About Us
Restaurant, Bar and Patio adjoining the Motorco Showroom
We have a cozy, heated indoor space for the brief Carolina “winters”, but we’re most known for our big patio along Rigsbee Ave with its large communal tables. We’re a casual, social place and we try to make everything easy and relaxed – so we don’t offer reservations. Our menu offers variety, vegan and value with a tapas style so you can mix and match items or customize any of our specialties. Add seared tuna to your Udon or kimchi to your masala poutine. We always serve the full menu whenever we’re open and if you want Parts&Labor at home, you can use Toast to order takeout or even delivery.


AN EVENT NOT TO BE MISSED 🌱🍻😎 Join us on The Veranda (covered patio attached to Motorco @motorcomh) for a laid-back afternoon of good vibes, great food, and chill beats! We’re firing up the grill for an all-vegetarian feast, packed with bold flavors from fresh produce. Sip on craft cocktails, beer, and other beverages from our cash bar while DJ Damola sets the vibe. 🌿 All-Vegetarian Grilled Menu 🍪 Specialty Vegan Cookies by @ashleighbakesdaily 🍹 Cash Bar with cocktails, beer, & spirit-free options 🎶 DJ Damola – Afro Beats/House Set @damolaakintunde 🏆 Raffle Giveaway - Two tickets to a dance party @motorcomh 🔥 Outdoor Patio Vibes Come hungry, bring your crew, and let’s kick back on the patio! 📅 Sunday May 4th, 2025 📍 723 Rigsbee Avenue ⏰ 1pm-5pm No cover – See you there!

Fresh nails, fresh cocktails 🌸 Spring’s never looked (or tasted) this good! 🥕 the BUNNY HOP: Vida Mezcal, 100% carrot juice, fresh pressed orange & lemon juice, tonic water (We can make this one alcohol-free if you’d like!) 🌱 Come by the garage this weekend and try one of our featured spring cocktails. Large groups welcome, no reservation required! 🌷Open Fridays & Saturdays until 2am! #springsips #partsnlabor #durhamnc

IT’S BISCUITS & BANJOS WEEKEND, Y’ALL Get ready, Durham — our Mushroom Poutine Biscuit is hittin’ the spotlight at the Biscuit and Banjos Festival @biscuitsandbanjosfest Inspired by the South’s love for biscuits & gravy with Canada’s beloved poutine, this biscuit embodies our restaurant’s brand for serving global inspired street food. Smothered in savory mushroom gravy and piled high with crispy fries and melted cheese curds, this biscuit entry is our love letter to comfort food. Can’t make it to the festival? No worries — swing by Parts & Labor starting at 5pm today, available until sold out! #biscuitandbanjos #durhameats #eatlocalNC

NEW CAN ALERT 🚨 We’ve been buzzin’ with excitement about the arrival of this new flavor from Spaceway Brewing @spaceway_brewing 🐝 🍯 Brewed with wildflower honey sourced from a youth-led beekeeping program in Conetoe, North Carolina @conetoefamilyfarm 🍺 Taste: A crisp, belgian-style saison with farmhouse ale characteristics. Floral, subtle spice, and sweetness from the raw honey 🌸 5.6% - Limited cans available

DID YOU KNOW ⁉️ Our Cauliflower Nuggets are totally gluten-free and made from scratch? Our prep team hand-cuts each nug from a whole cauliflower head — no frozen shortcuts! 🥦 Our Cauliflower Nuggets are breaded in chickpea flour (hello, protein!) and fried to crispy perfection. 🛢️ Our signature ‘Motor-Oil’ dipping sauce? Yep, that sweet & tangy BBQ-style magic is made in-house too. 🥕 The toppings on our organic spring mix salad — carrots, peppers, and even those tiny chopped snow peas — are all cut by hand from whole veggies. 🌱 We’ve got vegan + vegetarian options because inclusive menus = good food for everyone. Don’t sleep on the Tofu Banh Mi! ✨ Fresh-prepped and made just for y’all. Come get some!
We can host your event, gathering or party
When the weather is nice, our outdoor seating tends to fill up fast, first around opening time and then again during dinner hours. We love hosting parties and group meet-ups! If you’re interested in setting up a regular weekly, monthly or even just one-time event at P&L, click the button below and fill in the form or just shoot us an email and we’ll make it happen.
We also have catering options and we can rent out space: Bay5 at P&L for smallish groups or the Motorco Showroom for large parties/weddings/events, subject to availability.
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