Coffee, Teas & Breakfast

Bean Traders

116 West Barbee Chapel Rd (Meadowmont Village)
Chapel Hill, NC 27517

Directions

phone (919) 968-9292

Open Mon-Fri, 6:30am-10pm; Sat, 7am-10pm; Sun, 7:30am-8pm.

This outlet has more of an ‘express feel’ with a featured selection and limited seating. It roasts its own coffee and serves an assortment of pastries.

Caffe Driade

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1215-A East Franklin St
Chapel Hill, NC 27514

Directions

phone (919) 942-2333

Open Mon-Thu, 7am-11pm; Fri-Sat, 7am-midn; Sun, 7:30am-11pm.

Since 1995, this national award-winning espresso bar, teahouse and wine bar has been serving espresso and coffee roasted fresh everyday by the Carrboro Coffee Company. Specializes in traditional espresso-based drinks, coffee, whole-leaf tea, juice, smoothies and shakes, plus baked goods and sandwiches. Cigar humidor. Featured on The Food Network (Rachael Ray’s ‘$40 a Day’). Beautiful woods, gardens and patios let patrons relax, unwind, concentrate or ponder. Outdoor dining. Displays art for sale, changed monthly. Beer and wine only. Free parking. Entertainment: Live music (May-Oct), Wed, Fri-Sat.

Caribou Coffee Company

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110 West Franklin St (Downtown)
Chapel Hill, NC 27516

Directions

phone (919) 933-5404

Open Sun-Thu, 6am-midn; Fri-Sat, 6am-11pm.

Serves fresh-roast coffee, specialty coffee drinks, teas, pastries and a whole line of coffee merchandise (beans for the home or office and more).

Caribou Coffee Company

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1408 East Franklin St (at Estes Dr)
Chapel Hill, NC 27514

Directions

phone (919) 968-3735

Open Sun-Thu, 6am-midn; Fri-Sat, 6am-11pm.

Serves fresh-roast coffee, specialty coffee drinks, smoothies, coffee coolers, teas, pastries and a whole line of merchandise (coffeemaking equipment, coffee beans, mugs and gift items). Free parking.

Carolina Coffee Shop

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138 East Franklin St (Downtown)
Chapel Hill, NC 27514

Directions

phone (919) 942-6875

Open Tue, Thur, Fri & Sat , 9am-2am; Wed, 9am-10pm; Sun, 9am-2pm.

The oldest original restaurant in Chapel Hill (a student post office and soda shop before 1922).  Staying true to the college scene, we offer hearty breakfast dishes until 2 pm including eggs benedict, French toast, pecan Belgian waffle and omelets. On Sundays you can enjoy brunch.  The lunch & dinner menus offer a diverse menu of upscale pub cuisine, such as French onion soup, gourmet burgers, salads, sandwiches and delicious desserts. In addition to excellent food, there is a wide selection of beers, wines and mixed drinks at the bar.  Live music.

Carolina Crossroads

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211 Pittsboro St (Downtown)
Chapel Hill, NC 27516

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phone (919) 918-2777

Open daily for breakfast, 6:30-11am; for lunch, 11:30am-2pm (including Sun brunch); for dinner, 5:30-10pm.

Located on the UNC campus, this Mobil Four-Star and AAA Four-Diamond restaurant features elegant American cuisine that melds world-class cooking with North Carolina seasonal specialties. Award-winning wine list. All ABC permits. Free parking (or valet). Outdoor dining.
• Afternoon tea service Mon-Sat, 3-5pm. Teas are served in a collection of vintage china teacups and saucers with a classical offering of loose teas from Taylors of Harrogate and A Southern Season. Accompaniments include an array of delectable sandwiches and house-baked sweets. Reservations required.

Chill Bubble Tea

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145 East Franklin St (Downtown)
Chapel Hill, NC 27514

Directions

phone (919) 338-2472

Open Mon-Thu, 11am-11pm; Fri-Sat, 11am-midn; Sun, noon-10pm.

Offered a wide choice of flavored teas (classic, fresh fruit, chilled, seasonal and regional)—in traditional and unexpected flavors (like cantaloupe, watermelon, strawberry shortcake, cotton candy, bubble gum and others).

Chocolaterie Stam

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1115 Environ Way
East 54
Chapel Hill, NC 27514

Directions

phone (919) 627-4281

Open Mon-Thurs, 8:30am-9pm; Fri, 8:30am-10pm; Sat, 10am 10pm; Sun, Noon-9pm

Upscale chocolate store and cafe featuring chocolates and other candies, 50 flavors of bon-bons, truffles, and gourmet coffee, hot chocolate (of course), cold drinks, pastries and other treats.

Cup-A-Joe

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1129 Weaver Dairy Rd (Timberlyne)
Chapel Hill, NC 27514

Directions

phone (919) 967-2002

Open Sun, 7:30am-9:30pm; Mon-Thu, 6:30am-9:30pm; Fri, 6:30am-11:30pm; Sat, 7am-11:30pm.

Coffee roasted on premises, plus espresso, cappuccino and latte drinks, smoothies and baked goods. Free parking. Outdoor seating. Smoke-free.

Cup-A-Joe

120 West King St (Downtown)
Hillsborough, NC 27278

Directions

phone (919) 732-8056

Open Mon-Fri, 6:30am-6pm; Sat-Sun, 7am-5pm.

Roasts all its coffee locally and features a menu selection of lattes, cappuccinos, single-origin espresso, organic, fair-trade coffees, plus a variety of specialty coffee drinks and an assortment of baked goods. Free Wi-Fi. Credit cards. Outdoor seating.