Andrea's Guidebook
Food scene
One of the oldest joints in town. Good, cheap food- diner style. Frequented by UNC students, athletes, and staff!
7 residents recomanen
Sutton's Drug Store
159 E Franklin StOne of the oldest joints in town. Good, cheap food- diner style. Frequented by UNC students, athletes, and staff!
The Crossroads restaurant is one of our favorite places to eat in town. We’ve also had many family events held there. Great food and service, and the inn is beautiful.
13 residents recomanen
The Carolina Inn
211 Pittsboro StThe Crossroads restaurant is one of our favorite places to eat in town. We’ve also had many family events held there. Great food and service, and the inn is beautiful.
Great tourist spot- good food, great beer brewed right on location, and nice views of downtown from the balcony.
63 residents recomanen
Top of the Hill Restaurant & Brewery
100 E Franklin StGreat tourist spot- good food, great beer brewed right on location, and nice views of downtown from the balcony.
Al's Burger Shack
516 W Franklin StAward winning burgers! So so good.
Mediterranean Deli, Bakery, and Catering
454 W Franklin StGreat quality greek food !
Sup Dogs
107 E Franklin StGreat quick and easy hot dog place- perfect for kids!
Carolina Coffee Shop
138 E Franklin StGreat brunch spot in the heart of Franklin St.
Merritt's Grill
1009 S Columbia StBest BLTs ever!
Our go-to for a nice dinner out! Highly recommend the steak rolls.
7 residents recomanen
Stoney River Steakhouse and Grill
201 S Estes DrOur go-to for a nice dinner out! Highly recommend the steak rolls.
Huge portions and inexpensive. Very quick service. One of our family’s favorites. Great drink specials too!
Monterrey Mexican Restaurant
1722 Fordham BlvdHuge portions and inexpensive. Very quick service. One of our family’s favorites. Great drink specials too!
A higher-end, tapas-style Mexican place. Great outdoor seating and amazing food and drinks.
16 residents recomanen
bartaco Chapel Hill
201 South Estes DriveA higher-end, tapas-style Mexican place. Great outdoor seating and amazing food and drinks.
Our favorite take-out Mexican place. I recommend the family deal. So much food! You’ll have meals for days.
17 residents recomanen
Chubby's Tacos
748 9th StOur favorite take-out Mexican place. I recommend the family deal. So much food! You’ll have meals for days.
One of our fav Mexican places! Great, cheap food- very child friendly.
13 residents recomanen
Armadillo Grill
439 Glenwood AveOne of our fav Mexican places! Great, cheap food- very child friendly.
A traditional, low-key Italian restaurant. Very good prices! You get a lot of food for the $
7 residents recomanen
Pulcinella's Italian Restaurant
4711 Hope Valley RdA traditional, low-key Italian restaurant. Very good prices! You get a lot of food for the $
Our favorite pizza restaurant- ample outside seating and area for kids to play. The Meadowmont neighborhood is also a beautiful community to walk through.
8 residents recomanen
Brixx Wood Fired Pizza - Chapel Hill
501 Meadowmont Village CirOur favorite pizza restaurant- ample outside seating and area for kids to play. The Meadowmont neighborhood is also a beautiful community to walk through.
Brenz Pizza Co. Chapel Hill
3120 Environ WayTake-out only. Our favorite pizza in town!
Italian Pizzeria III
508 W Franklin StGreat NY style pizza!
Old East Tavern
1118 Environ WayA new sports bar that has great food and atmosphere. The nachos are incredible !
First Watch
6109 Glenwood AveBest brunch in town!
Sunrise Biscuit Kitchen
1305 E Franklin StBest biscuits in town! Drive thru only.
Time-Out Restaurant - East Franklin
201 E Franklin StGood, cheap southern food!
Wonderful traditional, family-owned southern restaurant with a lot of history.
10 residents recomanen
Mama Dip's Kitchen
408 W Rosemary StWonderful traditional, family-owned southern restaurant with a lot of history.
Dame's Chicken & Waffles
530 Foster StIf you like chicken and waffles, this is the place!
Worth the 20 min drive, especially if you have kids! AMAZING homemade ice cream place on a farm with very nice views!
43 residents recomanen
Maple View Farm Ice Cream
6900 Rocky Ridge RdWorth the 20 min drive, especially if you have kids! AMAZING homemade ice cream place on a farm with very nice views!
Tesoro
100 E Weaver StSightseeing
So many places to visit within UNC’s gorgeous campus. You’ll be at the entrance of campus after a quick 10-15 minute walk from the cottage.
111 residents recomanen
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
So many places to visit within UNC’s gorgeous campus. You’ll be at the entrance of campus after a quick 10-15 minute walk from the cottage.
Walk through the arboretum on your way to Franklin Street. Great place to take pictures.
23 residents recomanen
Coker Arboretum
399 E Cameron AveWalk through the arboretum on your way to Franklin Street. Great place to take pictures.
Merritt's Pasture
Morgan Creek TrailSuch a beautiful, scenic trail. A very easy walk.