Restaurants

All listings are for information purposes only. No endorsement by the Chapel Hill/Orange County Visitors Bureau is intended or implied. Information here was believed to be accurate when it was compiled. However, it is subject to change. We suggest that you contact the individual businesses to confirm all details. The Visitors Bureau assumes no responsibility for errors or omissions. And we welcome any additions, changes or deletions.

Cafe Carolina & Bakery

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601 Meadowmont Village Cir
Chapel Hill, NC 27517

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phone (919) 945-8811

Open Mon-Sat, 6:30am-9pm; Sun, 7am-8pm.

Famous for fresh baked breads, soups, sandwiches, muffins, cupcakes and desserts, using Carolina-grown fresh vegetables and meat. Grab & Go Coffee Express. Food and gift market. All ABC permits. Kids menu. Outdoor dining.

Cafe Parvaneh

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400-J South Elliott Rd (The Galleria)
Chapel Hill, NC 27514

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phone (919) 929-2779

Open Mon-Thu, 10am-8pm; Fri-Sat, 10am-9pm.

Fine Dining. Small, bright café offers predominantly Persian cuisine, with occasional additions of French and Russian dishes. Delicious array of marinated beef and chicken kabobs, saffron-flavored Basmati rice, stews, a variety of vegetarian dishes and homemade pastries. Afternoon tea. Beer & wine only. Outdoor dining. Smoke-free.

Cafe Sportsplex Restaurant

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One Dan Kidd Dr (Triangle SportsPlex)
Hillsborough, NC 27278

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phone (919) 644-0339

Open Mon-Sat, 9am-9pm; Sun, noon-4pm.

Offers sandwiches, hot dogs, nachos, soft pretzels, bagels, power bars, cookies, muffins, chips, candy bars, coffee, hot tea, hot chocolate, soda and more.

Caffe Driade

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1215-A East Franklin St
Chapel Hill, NC 27514

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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

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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

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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.

Carmine’s Italian Restaurant

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1800 East Franklin St (Eastgate)
Chapel Hill, NC 27514

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phone (919) 929-4300

Open Mon-Wed, 11am-9pm; Thu-Sat, 11am-10pm; Sun, noon-9pm.

A relaxing and family friendly eatery that serves the finest and freshest Italian food at affordable prices. Our ingredients include local produce and the best cheeses and products imported from Italy. We offer a variety of regional Italian dishes, as well as New York-style pizza, subs and salads.

Carolina Brewery

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

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phone (919) 942-1800

Open Mon-Thu, 11:30am-midn; Fri-Sat, 11:30am-1am; Sun, 11am-midn. Sat-Sun, brunch.


Chapel Hill’s first microbrewery features contemporary American cuisine and handcrafted ales and lagers. Many dishes are made with beer, including desserts. Best Brew Pub in the Southeast Award (2000). Free shuttle to UNC basketball and football games. All ABC permits. Free parking. Kid-friendly. Outdoor dining.

Carolina Coffee Shop

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

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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.

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Did You Know?

Orange County, with only three incorporated towns and a population of about 120,000, offers one of the largest and most varied selection of restaurants in the country.