Rod's Guidebook
Coffee
In my opinion it’s the best coffee in town. The owner was one of the original members of Blue Bottle Coffee out of San Francisco.
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Gray Squirrel Coffee Company
360 E Main StIn my opinion it’s the best coffee in town. The owner was one of the original members of Blue Bottle Coffee out of San Francisco.
One of the best outdoor spots in town and just off the Bolin Creek trail.
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Caffè Driade
1215 E Franklin StOne of the best outdoor spots in town and just off the Bolin Creek trail.
Local Shops
Unique and independently owned local businesses
Flyleaf Books
752 M.L.K. Jr BlvdLocal independently owned bookstore a short walk away
Food scene
Kitchen
764 M.L.K. Jr BlvdCozy little French bistro a short walk away
Love the back bar here. Tasty cocktails and delicious Asian fusion. Chef is a James Beard award winner.
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Lantern Restaurant
423 W Franklin StLove the back bar here. Tasty cocktails and delicious Asian fusion. Chef is a James Beard award winner.
Cham Thai Cuisine at Carrboro
370 E Main StVery good Thai and close by
Neapolitan style pizza and don’t forget to take a chocolate chip cookie with you!
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Pizzeria Mercato
408 W Weaver StNeapolitan style pizza and don’t forget to take a chocolate chip cookie with you!
Glasshalfull
106 S Greensboro StTapas style restaurant - solid food and tasty wines
Famous for their BLTs. Lunch spot only and crowded on weekends so be prepared to wait in line
28 lokalaca preporučuje
Merritt's Grill
1009 S Columbia StFamous for their BLTs. Lunch spot only and crowded on weekends so be prepared to wait in line
It’s a chain, but man, their Baja fish tacos are good. Place has a nice vibe especially when the weather is nice. Great outdoor space.
16 lokalaca preporučuje
bartaco Chapel Hill
201 South Estes DriveIt’s a chain, but man, their Baja fish tacos are good. Place has a nice vibe especially when the weather is nice. Great outdoor space.
Owner grew up in Louisiana and serves up tasty Cajun food. It’s definitely on the heavy side but a nice bang for the buck spot if you enjoy Cajun eats.
Imbibe
108 Henderson StOwner grew up in Louisiana and serves up tasty Cajun food. It’s definitely on the heavy side but a nice bang for the buck spot if you enjoy Cajun eats.
Located between Chapel Hill & Durham, Namu serves up yummy Korean eats and has an outdoor area that is worth the trip (though you’d never know from its location). Their Beer Hall also features a nice selection of local beers.
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Namu
5420 Durham-Chapel Hill BlvdLocated between Chapel Hill & Durham, Namu serves up yummy Korean eats and has an outdoor area that is worth the trip (though you’d never know from its location). Their Beer Hall also features a nice selection of local beers.
Tesoro
100 E Weaver StDelicious homemade pasta. Simple menu with a focus on doing a few things really well.
Markets
Local markets
Local Co-op with locally sourced produce, breads and meats. Weaver Street also offers a buffet and nice outdoor patio.
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Weaver Street Market
101 E Weaver StLocal Co-op with locally sourced produce, breads and meats. Weaver Street also offers a buffet and nice outdoor patio.
Local Farmer’s Market open Saturday mornings and Wednesday afternoons.
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Carrboro Farmers Market
301 W Main StLocal Farmer’s Market open Saturday mornings and Wednesday afternoons.
Entertainment
Great place to see a movie. Super comfy seats and really decent food for a theatre - they’ll even bring it to your seat. Wine & beer too.
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Silverspot Cinema At Chapel Hill
201 S Estes DrGreat place to see a movie. Super comfy seats and really decent food for a theatre - they’ll even bring it to your seat. Wine & beer too.
This place is a local legend. So many amazing musical performers have come through here. Great place to catch a show and their Back Room also features smaller acts.
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Cat’s Cradle
300 E Main StThis place is a local legend. So many amazing musical performers have come through here. Great place to catch a show and their Back Room also features smaller acts.
Bars
I rarely go here, but for anyone looking for an iconic UNC / Chapel Hill, this might be for you.
63 lokalaca preporučuje
Top of the Hill Restaurant & Brewery
100 E Franklin StI rarely go here, but for anyone looking for an iconic UNC / Chapel Hill, this might be for you.
The Crunkleton
320 W Franklin StBest craft cocktails in town
Franklin Motors
601 West Franklin StreetLots of outdoor space and a rooftop