Ma’s Diner Menu – Durham, NC

Type : Diner

Location : Durham, NC

Ma’s Diner deliveries generational recipes late night!! Serving the greater Durham area from 8pm to 3am!! Thursday through Saturday!! Food so good your Ma slaps you!! Featuring Menu items carefully conceived through years of passed down recipes from family, friends and restaurant adventures throughout the years!

Based on 23 reviews, the restaurant has received a rating of 4.6 stars. Price $$

✔️ Dine-in ✔️ Takeout ✔️ No-contact delivery

Ma's Diner 27707

Address:
2818 Chapel Hill Rd, Durham, NC 27707

Phone: (919) 225-0824

Website:

Hours

Wednesday Closed
Thursday 8 PM–3 AM
Friday 8 PM–3 AM
Saturday 8 PM–3 AM
Sunday Closed
Monday Closed
Tuesday Closed

Menu

Breakfast
Ma’s Breakfast
You ever hear from your Ma, “Child you better eat something before you go to school!” I know I heard that a lot growing up! Two Eggs (fried, runny, scrambled, egg whites), choice of Bacon or Sausage, choice of Grits or Hashbrowns.
$8.95
French Toast Casserole
My Aunt Toria gave me this recipe! Subbing Croissants in this passed down recipe only enhances that homestyle taste! Comes with mixed berry syrup.
$12.95
Grit Bowl
Waking up at my Nano and Poppo’s house, the smell of those buttery grits always made me feel warm and cozy inside. This is a choose your own adventure! Comes with those buttery yellow grits and you can add on from there.
$4.95
Breakfast Sandwich
We doin’ this Jersey style baby!! Taylor Ham, Fried Egg and American Cheese on a Hard Roll!!
$6.95
Appetizers
Buffalo Wings
If you remember the Rockwood Filling Station, then you remember the wings! These wings come one way, Buffalo Hot! Served with choice of Blue Cheese or Ranch. Celery and Carrots.
$8.95
Pesto Wings
Oven Roasted wings tossed in Basil Pesto and Caramelized onions. Another Rockwood Filling Station favorite! Served with choice of Blue Cheese or Ranch. Celery and Carrots.
$8.95
S/P Wings
These wings are far from basic! Oven Roasted wings tossed with Salt and Pepper. Served with choice of Blue Cheese or Ranch. Celery and Carrots.
$8.95
Corn Dog Nuggets
The Down Under Pub used to serve up these tasty little vittles late night. 2 all Beef Hot Dogs dipped in corn batter and served with Honey Mustard.
$9.95
Mussels
Classic Pop’s Mussels steamed and tossed with Tomatoes, Garlic, Butter, Crushed Red Pepper and White Wine.
$13.95
Ma’s Eggplant Rollatini
Sundays at Joe Russo’s meant Mrs. B cooking for an army! The recipe comes from one of those afternoons. Eggplant sliced thin and rolled with Mozzarella Cheese and Prosciutto. Breaded and deep fried. Served with Red Gravy (or ‘Marinara Sauce’ to some). 3 per order.
$10.95
Salads
House Salad
Spring Greens Mix served with a Balsamic Vinaigrette, Tomatoes, Carrots and Cucumbers. Choice of Dressing.
$7.95
Wedge Salad
This Steakhouse classic always brings a smile to my face. Crisp Iceberg Lettuce topped with house made Blue Cheese Dressing, Fresh Bacon Bits, Tomatoes and Blue Cheese Crumble.
$10.95
Caesar Salad
Simple things done well! Romaine tossed with classic Caesar Dressing and Croutons. Finished with Parmesan Cheese.
$9.95
Ma’s Spinach Salad
My Ma made this for us as kids and yup, hated it!! But now it’s one of my go to staples for my daughter. Fresh Spinach warmed with a Bacon Vinaigrette, Hard-Boiled Egg, Feta Cheese and Fresh Bacon Bits.
$11.95
Subs
Ma’s Grilled Chicken Sub
My favorite lunch while working at the Stage House Inn in Jersey. Grilled Chicken Breast with Roasted Peppers and Basil Mayo. Simple yet delicious.
$14.95
Chicken Cutlet Sub
Cherry’s most wanted sub that I’ve ever made. Well, here it is, Chicken Breast that has Flour, Eggs and a Panko Bread Crumb mix with a touch of Lemon Zest
$14.95
Ma’s Burger
1/3-pound of 80/20 Ground Beef seasoned and grilled. You guys can add what you want from there.
$14.95
Veggie Sub
Ma Purvis, I didn’t forget about you. This Veggie Sandwich uses an Eggplant Caviar, Roasted Peppers, Sauteed Mushrooms and a Basil Mayo. And this is Vegan!!
$9.95
Entrees
Steak Entree
Grilled Flat Iron Steak served with Hotel Butter and Fries.
$24.95
Fish Entree
Grilled and served over Risotto with a Tomato Coulis.
$26.95
Grilled Chicken Entree
Grilled Chicken Breast served over an Orzo Pasta with Cucumbers, Tomatoes, Olives and Feta Cheese.
$19.95
Pasta Bake
This will always be our Veggie option. We are starting with a White Baked Ziti with Ricotta Cheese, Basil, Spinach, Mushrooms and a Bechamel Sauce.
$17.95
Chicken Cutlet Entree
Jamilah made one of the best Chicken Cutlets. Severed over an Orzo Pasta with Cucumbers, Tomatoes, Olives and Feta Cheese.
$19.95
Sides
Risotto
You don’t work at a place like Nana’s for over 10 years and not pick up a trick or two. Classic cheesy creamy Risotto. Add some veggies to take it up a notch or great on its own.
$12.95
Fries
Classic Salt and Pepper Fries.
$3.95
Grit Cake
Yellow Grits that are pan seared and topped with an Olive Tapenade.
$10.95
Flatbread
Grilled Flatbread comes with Fresh Herbs. This is a create your own adventure! Add whatever you want! And you are welcome to spend as much money as you want on this!!
$6.95
Gravy Fries
Think either Poutine or Jersey Diner at 3am. Fries drenched in Brown Gravy and topped with Mozzarella Cheese.
$8.95

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Reviews

The Family
Ma’s Diner is the best late night spot to grab some food at in Durham in my opinion. The wings were simply amazing to say the least. Definitely a go to spot to hit up when you are craving something late nights. S/O to the owner on a balanced well put together menu!

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Chelsey Gebo
Looking for late night food that wasn’t cook out or Waffle House. Let me tell you.. I only had the pesto wings, Buffalo wings and fries , but they were amazing. Fries were perfect texture, not flimsy, seasoned perfectly. The wings had a good amount of meat, and tasted sooo good. I can’t wait to try the rest of the menu!

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Pan Xu
It is a little bit hard to find the place. But it is definitely worthy and beyond satisfaction after you find it in the late night. Note that there’s no dine-in option and you can only order to go. The food is amazing and you should definitely try out it especially when you are staying up.

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April H
Simply fresh and DELISH! The food here is outstanding and reasonably priced. Portions are amazing even with prices going up all around us. I ordered pick up and sampled it in my car then decide to just pull over and dine in my vehicle. My food was so hot and flavorful. Although I wanted to order everything, I decided on the corn dog nuggets, risotto, steak and crinkle fries with brown gravy. Everything was amazing! Next time I will try the famous pesto wings and caesar salad. Try Ma’s Diner, you’ll be glad you did!

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Joshua Goodsell
Okay, not even done eating yet but had to drop a review. Probably the best wings I’ve had in a decade. The menu is simple and awesomely written – and they have a damn Pork Roll sandwich!! It’s about time Durham got a small mom and pop style badass late night spot, everyone is tired of ordering from the big chains at 1am. Order often, let’s keep these folks in business!

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Tre Tre
I Doordash from this store and when I tell you I was so mad . My food was burnt and cold like how you burn my food and leave it cold I feel like I got robbed . I would love a refund but the damn place closed. Never Again. They just threw the food in the box smh.

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R G
This place embodies what makes Durham great. Wonderful, fresh food made with love, served by kind and thoughtful people that are here for the community. Durham is a better place with Ma’s diner in it. Open late to serve the community, the owner John is one of the warmest, most compassionate business owners I’ve ever met. Make sure you drive around back, just follow the yard signs.

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Brianna McGill
This food is BOMB. I ordered the grilled chicken over orzo pasta with olives , cucumbers, tomatoes, and feta cheese. It was so delicious and it tasted fresh ! I will be coming back to try some other items !!! Highly recommended!

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Kali Redner
10/10 the BEST wings in Durham.

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Camilla
Amaaaazing food! The risotto and wings are delicious. And they also deliver late night? What more can you ask for. Highly recommend!

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