Walked over from 21c Museum hotel yesterday to get a late afternoon snack at Ninth Street Bakery and picked up a cranberry scone (staffer warned me it might be too dry for my taste and wanted feedback) and the cranberry walnut muffin (staffer suggested I get this or the blueberry muffin over the scone). I wanted to do a taste test and provide feedback so came back with both. Cranberry scone - 3/5 - definitely dry, which isn't usually an issue for me, it's just that there weren't that many cranberries and I prefer my scones flakier which compensates for the dry nature of most scones (which is why I usually like scones). The scone could have benefited from an orange glaze, more cranberries, flakier pastry. Cranberry walnut muffin - 4/5. I ate the muffin top immediately and enjoyed it, muffin overall a little on the dry side but more full of cranberries and walnuts the ratio overall is good for a muffin. I am eating the leftovers now a day later and it's quite tasty and a good size for a muffin (the cranberry scone is still mostly uneaten by me). I hear the breads are quite good but since I'm here on business and need to get on a plane tomorrow it makes less sense for me to get a loaf.

From the pastries, to the sandwiches, soups, breads, everything is fresh made, and the people are kind and generous. One of my favorite spots in Durham. They support the community in many ways, big and small. When friends come from out of town, I try to bring them here. Everything is fresh, delicious, and the people are great. Couldn't give Ninth Street Bakery a hire rating!

Service is wonderful and baked goods are always fresh and tasty. Would recommend to anyone

This place is just simply A-mazing. Came across this place being from out of town during the Holidays. The only thing I could not figure out is the parking situation. There seemed to be a tow truck trolling the area. I realized to park in the Bakery marked spots. I wish they were a little clearer. Anyways, I went in and came across a place that looks like they have fresh bread products all the time. I was a little lost being that it was my 1st time in here. I asked the gal for help behind the counter. I settled for the Turkey on Multigrain with Coleslaw (instead of chips). I also saw the glass case in front of me had brownies. How could I say no to them! The Blueberry danishes looked great also. Hell, everything here looked great. I took a seat behind the high top table and a few minutes later, the food came out. While waiting, I noticed a guy working with a salt-pepper beard (tallish) who seemed to be the gate keeper. He was keeping the line formed to one side. He also told some people to keep their dogs outside and not inside, duh! He needs a raise. He was doing the lords work right there . The food was simple but great. You can tell they use quality ingredients by the way everything tasted. I don't usually get Turkey because it's often dry. This was moist and flavorful. Also, don't sleep on the Coleslaw. It's really delicious. I wish I would have put it inside the sandwich instead of eating it separate. Guess I'll try that next time. I'm also glad I came in when I did because the lunch crowd hit shortly after I came in. This is a fantastic bakery. I'm glad I came across it and will definitely be back this week to try the egg sandwich I saw on the menu.

Everything is phenomenal and I love the rotation of sweet baked goods. Best made to order lunch downtown. The service is also always spot on!

Great coffee and amazing baked goods. Great variety of fresh baked breads and muffins.

We bring groups to Ninth Street Bakery all the time. Their sandwiches, soups and pastries are so fresh. The staff are great to work with too. We love siting outside and since it is covered we are good outside most of the year. There's a reason Ninth Street has been around since 1981. Highly recommend.

Absolutely freakin' fantastic bread at a fair price. And in honor of Pride Month, they even flour stenciled some of the loaves with LGBTQ+ lettering. How thoughtful and supportive is that? The loaf we got was one of the best loaves of bread I've ever eaten. It toasted so well with a crispy crust but still hearty, bready inside. Great with just butter, or butter and cheese or charcuterie. All I can say is I'm actually glad this place is in Durham rather than Asheville, or I'd be eating basically nothing but their bread. P.S. It smells great if you even just walk by this place.

My friend and I came by for some morning pastries. I ordered the bear claw and my friend got the banana bread. The bear claw was very sweet, flakey, and flavorful! The banana bread was moist and not too sweet. Overall, I would definitely return for more pastries!