Restaurants

Franklin Sweets

143 B West Franklin St (University Square)
Chapel Hill, NC 27516

Directions

phone (919) 969-0064

Open Mon-Fri 8am-8pm; Sat 10am-8pm

Serves specialty coffees, house-made cheesecakes, pastries, mousse and cookies.  Also ice cream, milkshakes and juices.

Fuse

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403 West Rosemary St (Downtown)
Chapel Hill, NC 27516

Directions

phone (919) 942-9242

Open for dinner Tue-Sat, 6-10pm; late night menu daily till 2am (Sun-Mon, from 9pm).

Fine Dining. Describes its food as contemporary Asian tapas (appetizers). Patio with waterfall for intimate dining. All ABC permits. Entertainment: Rock and jazz, Sun-Tue. Free parking.

Glasshalfull

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106 South Greensboro St (Downtown)
Carrboro, NC 27510

Directions

phone (919) 967-9784

Wine shop open Mon-Sat, 11am-10pm; restaurant open for lunch Wed-Sat, 11:30am -2:30pm, and for dinner Mon-Sat, 5-10pm.

American seasonal cooking. In the heart of downtown Carrboro, this restaurant and wine bar serves both small and large plates of Mediterranean-inspired cuisine in an attractive, lively atmosphere. All ABC permits.

Golden Dragon Chinese

169 Boone Square St (Daniel Boone Village)
Hillsborough, NC 27278

Directions

phone (919) 644-8480

Open Mon-Thu, 11:30am-2:30pm & 4:30-9:30pm (Fri, till 10); Sat, 4:30-10pm; Sun, noon-9pm.

Serves Cantonese and Mandarin dishes with an all-you-can-eat lunch buffet.

Gourmet Coffee Cafe

117 North Scotswood Blvd (Churton Grove Center)
Hillsborough, NC 27278

Directions

phone (919) 644-1093

Open daily, 6:30am-9pm.

Offers traditional coffee, including lattes, cappuccinos and espressos, plus smoothies, pastries, sandwiches, wide choice of ethnic desserts, ice cream and cookies. Some specialties include candy bar-flavored coffee and pretzels filled with cream cheese and bagel.

Gourmet Kingdom Chinese

301 East Main St (Downtown)
Carrboro, NC 27510

Directions

phone (919) 932-7222

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

Serves a variety of Chinese cuisines buffet-style (150 items), including hibachi-grilled meats and vegetables, seafood, sushi, dim sum, lo mein, fried rice and other dishes.

Gulf Rim Cafe

111 North Churton St (Downtown)
Hillsborough, NC 27278

Directions

phone (919) 245-0040

Open for lunch Mon-Fri, 11:30am-2:30pm; Sat, 11:30am-3:30pm; Sun brunch, 11am-4pm; for dinner, Mon-Wed, 5-9pm; Thu-Sat, 5-10pm.

Offers seafood with Mexican, Caribbean and North Carolina coastal influences, including tuna tacos, scallops with a lime-cilantro sauce or chipotle butter, and catfish burritos, plus fruits and veggies. Seasonal menus. All ABC permits. Credit cards. Free parking. Kids menu. Outdoor dining.

Gumby’s Pizza

306-A West Franklin St (Downtown)
Chapel Hill, NC 27516

Directions

phone (919) 968-3278

Open Mon-Wed, 4pm-2am; Thu, 4pm-2am; Fri-Sat, 11am-3am; Sun, 11am-2am.

Serves pizza, pizza rolls, breadsticks and soft drinks.

Ham’s of Chapel Hill

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

Directions

phone (919) 933-3767

Open Mon-Sat, 11am-2am; Sun, 11am-midn.

Sports bar (with one projection screen and 13 other TVs) serves interesting dishes, deli-style sandwiches and salads, plus homemade potato chips and fried cheesecake. Sports lovers’ home away from home. Full-service bar (huge beer selection). Outdoor dining.

Harbor Bay Seafood

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530 Groucho Lane (off US Highway 70)
Durham, NC 27705

Directions

phone (919) 383-1053

Open Tue-Thu, 4-9pm; Fri-Sat, 4-9:30pm; Sun, noon-8pm.

Family-owned restaurant offers a full menu seafood meals, plus pasta, vegetables, sandwiches, burgers and more. Kids menu.