Little Barrow to Open Healthy Comfort-Food Bowls at Hub RTP in 2027

Little Barrow, a healthy comfort-food bowl restaurant founded by Bruce Kramer, is scheduled to open its first location at Horseshoe at Hub RTP in southwest Durham in 2027, the News & Observer reported. The 2,482-square-foot quick-service establishment will occupy 3151 Elion Drive, positioned directly across from Cheeni Indian Food Emporium within the Research Triangle Park development.

Build-Your-Own Menu Focused on Whole Ingredients

The upcoming restaurant centers its menu on customizable grain bowls built with whole ingredients. According to the company’s press release, recipes exclude seed oils, refined sugars, and gluten. Diners will select from various protein options, side dishes, sauces, desserts, and beverages to assemble their meals.

Little Barrow was created to prove that you can have it all: bold, satisfying and substantive food served quickly, that’s also incredibly good for you, Bruce Kramer, founder of Little Barrow, said in a press release. Kramer, a Durham native, established the brand following his personal health journey.

Expansion and Development Context at Hub RTP

White Point founding partner Erik Johnson stated that the new eatery will deliver a vibrant quick-service lunch and dinner choice for the research park and surrounding communities. The project expands the existing roster of food and beverage tenants slated for the live, work, and play destination.

Several other dining establishments are already operating or scheduled to open at Hub RTP. Drift Coffee + Kitchen opened its first Durham site there in November 2025, and later launched another location at Raleigh Iron Works, the News & Observer reported. Additionally, Katsuji Tanabe’s High Horse is slated to open in the center later this fall. Prime STQ is also scheduled to open in the development in spring 2027, backed by investment from Carolina Hurricanes defenseman Jaccob Slavin, according to the News & Observer.

Frequently Asked Questions

What specific ingredients are excluded from Little Barrow’s menu?

According to the company’s press release, the menu excludes seed oils, refined sugars, and gluten in favor of whole ingredients.

Who founded Little Barrow and what inspired the concept?

Durham native Bruce Kramer founded the restaurant after completing his own personal health journey, as stated in the company’s press release.

Where will the first Little Barrow location be situated?

The 2,482-square-foot storefront will open at 3151 Elion Drive within the Horseshoe at Hub RTP development in southwest Durham, positioned across from Cheeni Indian Food Emporium.