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Two new King Street cafes signal a slow downtown comeback

A six-year vacancy ends, a local baker moves into a corner unit, and lunchtime foot traffic is finally becoming visible again.

Editorial illustration of friendly downtown café storefronts on a quiet street.

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Daily Durham News
Published
May 8, 2026, 11:43 p.m.
Updated
May 9, 2026, 11:54 p.m.

A six-year vacancy ends, a local baker moves into a corner unit, and lunchtime foot traffic is finally becoming visible again.