Find some of the best food, restaurants, and dining in Chapel Hill and Carrboro. Perfect if you’re visiting UNC Chapel Hill, choose from tasty tacos to down-home Southern, Thai, and rustic Italian eats! This guide covers Franklin Street and beyond…
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And if you’re looking for some great restaurants in Durham, please check out my list of the Top 20 Restaurants for that area!
🏬 Al’s Burger Shack (American)
🚗 201 S Estes Dr Suite E3, Chapel Hill, NC 27514
☎ 910.807.8226
This family favorite eatery dishes out some of the best burgers and sweet potato fries in the area! While there is only a small dining room, enjoy your eats out in their covered patio area.
🏬 bartaco (Tacos)
🚗 201 S Estes Dr Suite E3, Chapel Hill, NC 27514
☎ 910.807.8226
A fun and casual chain for inventive tacos and inexpensive small plates, a great patio, and beach-flavored, dining room! Their pork belly and cauliflower tacos are killer choices, order 3 or more since they are smaller tacos.
🏬 Capp’s Pizzeria (Italian, Pizza)
🚗 79 Falling Springs Dr, Chapel Hill, NC 27516
☎ 919.240.4104
A casual restaurant offering up fantastic Neapolitan-style pizzas and homemade pasta in a casual, neighborhood setting. And don’t miss their homemade desserts like the 8-layer honey cake, delish!
🏬 Cha House (Boba Tea)
🚗 318 W Franklin St, Chapel Hill, NC 27516
☎ 984.999.4580
A clean, casual, and light spot for bubble tea, Taiwanese shaved ice, and rice plates. Cha House is a great place to relax and catch up on some emails or conversation. Very popular with the Carolina student crowd.
🏬 Hawker’s Asian Street Fare (Pan-Asian)
🚗 201 S Estes Dr #400A, Chapel Hill, NC 27514
☎ 919.415.1799
Colorful and bright flavors spanning SE Asia and beyond, great bar, patio, and dining room. Can’t miss items are their roti canai, Korean fried chicken wings, and yaki udon noodles. Fun for brunch, lunch and much more.
🏬 Hawthorne & Wood (American Seasonal)
🚗 3140 Environ Way, Chapel Hill, NC 27514
☎ 919.240.4337
A modern and upscale take on the neighborhood restaurants serving flavorful and refreshed cuisine with a mod bar scene, pleasant dining room, and covered patio. The great service and refined ambiance make for a great date night!
🏬 Osteria Georgi (Italian)
🚗 201 S Elliott Rd #100, Chapel Hill, NC 27514
☎ 919.375.0600
A newer and pricier option for classic Italian eats in an exquisite dining room and patio. Brought to you by the Giorgio’s Restaurant Group.
🏬 Pizzeria Mercato (Italian, Pizza)
🚗 408 W Weaver St, Carrboro, NC 27510
☎ 919.967.2277
A hip Italian eatery serving up classic thin-crust pizza and small plates. Don’t miss their arancini! The dining room is great for couples and smaller parties.
🏬 Thai Station, (Thai)
🚗 201 E Main St Suite C, Carrboro, NC 27510
☎ 984.324.3230
A delicious and quirky option for flavorful Thai food! Enjoy pad thai, pad kee mao, and curries in a renovated rail car near downtown Carrboro, wonderful!
