Lutra Cafe & Bakery, the pop-up turned bakeshop known for sweet-and-savory buns and serious lines across the Triangle, is settling into a permanent home in Durham this June. The new counter-service café is headed for the American Tobacco Campus, with roughly 2,600 square feet, seats for about 36 guests inside, and room for around 20 more on the patio. The focus is firmly on breakfast and brunch, trading late-night buzz for morning crowds and short, early-afternoon hours.
Where and when
As reported by The News & Observer, owner Chris McLaurin is targeting a June opening and has shared new renderings of the space, complete with a glowing neon “Hot Buns” sign. The paper notes that the café is expected to run seven days a week, with weekday hours from 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. and weekend hours from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. The counter-service setup is designed to keep the line moving while still giving diners a relaxed, sit-down brunch feel…..