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    Ideal's is a sandwich shop and small market in East Durham, where the hot case runs from egg and cheese on an English muffin to fried eggplant with ricotta. There's no indoor seating, just two picnic tables, and the line can be twenty deep within minutes of opening. The Michelin Guide gave it a Bib Gourmand, which mostly means your lunch will cost less than the parking at the places that got stars.

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    • Chicken cutlet sandwich

      “Hot sandwiches include everything from egg and cheese on an English muffin and a chicken cutlet sandwich to fried eggplant with ricotta.”

      Michelin Guide
    • Fried eggplant with ricotta

      “Hot sandwiches include everything from egg and cheese on an English muffin and a chicken cutlet sandwich to fried eggplant with ricotta.”

      Michelin Guide
    • Prosciutto and mozzarella

      “Meanwhile, the cold section runs the gamut from prosciutto and mozzarella to roast turkey and more.”

      Michelin Guide

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    Address
    2108 Angier Ave, Durham, NC 27703, United States
    Hours

    Closed now, opens noon

    • Monday Noon to 6 PM
    • Tuesday Closed
    • Wednesday Closed
    • Thursday Noon to 6 PM
    • Friday Today Noon to 6 PM
    • Saturday Noon to 6 PM
    • Sunday Noon to 6 PM
    Phone
    +1 919-724-0241
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