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.


Bread & Butter Bakery

503 W Rosemary St
Chapel Hill, NC 27516

Directions

(919) 960-5998

Open Tues-Sat; 7am-10 pm.

This west end bakery offers tea and Counter Culture coffee; as well as freshly made breads, muffins, cookies; and wine and beer. Free wi-fi and dedicated parking right at the front door.


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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1406 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.


Cup-A-Joe

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

Directions

phone (919) 967-2002

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

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.


Jessee’s

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401 East Main Street (Downtown)
Carrboro, NC 27510

Directions

phone (919) 929-0445

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Serving breakfast, lunch and late night bar menu. Scratch biscuits, paninis, salads, specialty espresso drinks, gourmet coffee.  All coffee roasted in-house. Outdoor dining.


Kelsey’s Cafe

126 West King St (Downtown)
Hillsborough, NC 27278

Directions

phone (919) 732-1155

Open Mon-Sat, 7am-2pm.

Breakfast and lunch.  Sandwiches, salads and more.


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Did You Know?

Coffee shops have come a long way since the style of the 1960s, and the variety of exotic combinations is extraordinary, but all of the stores still offer a good basic brew.