Toast

Toast - We are a paninoteca, or authentic Italian sandwich shop, much like those found in the cities and urban areas of Italy.

Tucked into a plain storefront, this low-key Italian sandwich shop has quite a fan base—you'll likely become a believer, too. Crowd favorites include panini filled with grilled chicken, roasted peppers, and mozzarella; and crostini topped with goat cheese, honey, and cracked black pepper. If none of that suits your fancy, try some homemade soup, bruschetta, or a bite of biscotti. Chow down...

The only paninoteca in the Triangle attracts hordes of foodies at the lunch hour in bustling downtown Durham. You can expect to wait in line to order at the counter on a weekday, but the soups, salads and sandwiches made by chef/owners Billy and Kelli Cotter are well worth it. Panini favorites are the soppressata, Fontina and arugula, and spicy tuna with olivada and fennel. Toast also offers...

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Savor the taste of delicious paninis, tramezinis and crostinis as you dine at Toast. This restaurant specializes in making the Italian style sandwiches and is known for their flavorsome variety. Committed to serving some of the best traditional Italian recipes, this store uses fresh and carefully sourced local ingredients for highlighting the flavors of the ingredients in every dish. Their...