Gretchen's Guidebook for Carrboro & Chapel Hill
Coffee Shops
Great coffee and baked goods and check out the local artwork hanging on the walls. Good place to hang out for a couple of hours, joining the students and professionals who set up shop at one of the many tables or comfy couches.
61 residents recomanen
Open Eye Cafe
101 S Greensboro StGreat coffee and baked goods and check out the local artwork hanging on the walls. Good place to hang out for a couple of hours, joining the students and professionals who set up shop at one of the many tables or comfy couches.
Lanza Cafe is easy walking distance (about 4 blocks) from ‘Cheeky in Carrboro’.
8 residents recomanen
The Honeysuckle Cafe & Bar
601 W Main StLanza Cafe is easy walking distance (about 4 blocks) from ‘Cheeky in Carrboro’.
Breakaway Carrboro
Easy walking distance from Cheeky. Good coffee and baked goods.
Gray Squirrel Coffee Company
360 E Main StExcellent coffee in downtown Carrboro.
Oasis at Carr Mill
200 N Greensboro StPubs and Live Music
Good local beer and nice outdoor patio to watch the world go by in downtown Carrboro.
37 residents recomanen
Steel String Brewery
106A S Greensboro StGood local beer and nice outdoor patio to watch the world go by in downtown Carrboro.
Local brewery with indoor and outdoor seating. Check out the music lineup.
12 residents recomanen
Vecino Brewing Co.
300 E Main StLocal brewery with indoor and outdoor seating. Check out the music lineup.
The legendary Cat’s Cradle is where most up and coming bands play. This Carrboro/Chapel Hill venue has hosted some of the greats, including Nirvana and REM, as well as the many incredible local bands in the region.
67 residents recomanen
Cat’s Cradle
300 E Main StThe legendary Cat’s Cradle is where most up and coming bands play. This Carrboro/Chapel Hill venue has hosted some of the greats, including Nirvana and REM, as well as the many incredible local bands in the region.
A bar and live music venue on the west end of Franklin Street that has been around for decades.
14 residents recomanen
Local 506
506 W Franklin StA bar and live music venue on the west end of Franklin Street that has been around for decades.
The Cave
452 1/2 W Franklin StChapel Hill institution on the west end of Franklin Street with great live music.
Orange County Social Club
108 E Main StGreat local watering hole.
Food scene
Like many of our local restaurants , the menu changes with what’s seasonally available, with many menu items based on what the chef can get at the Farmer’s Market.
26 residents recomanen
Venable Rotisserie Bistro
200 N Greensboro StLike many of our local restaurants , the menu changes with what’s seasonally available, with many menu items based on what the chef can get at the Farmer’s Market.
Chris’ favorite local pizza place. A gathering place to watch World Cup soccer.
11 residents recomanen
Italian Pizzeria III
508 W Franklin StChris’ favorite local pizza place. A gathering place to watch World Cup soccer.
Amante Gourmet Pizza - Carrboro
300 E Main StGretchen’ favorite local pizza place and next to the Cat’s Cradle.
Like many of our local restaurants , the menu changes with what’s seasonally available, with many menu items based on what the chef can get at the Farmer’s Market.
21 residents recomanen
Tandem
200 N Greensboro StLike many of our local restaurants , the menu changes with what’s seasonally available, with many menu items based on what the chef can get at the Farmer’s Market.
Like many of our local restaurants , the menu changes with what’s seasonally available, with many menu items based on what the chef can get at the Farmer’s Market.
23 residents recomanen
Pizzeria Mercato
408 W Weaver StLike many of our local restaurants , the menu changes with what’s seasonally available, with many menu items based on what the chef can get at the Farmer’s Market.
One of Gretchen’s favorite local Mexican restaurants.
6 residents recomanen
Monterrey Mexican Restaurant
One of Gretchen’s favorite local Mexican restaurants.
Jade Palace Restaurant
103 E Main StOur go-to local Chinese restaurant.
Like many of our local restaurants , the menu changes with what’s seasonally available, with many menu items based on what the chef can get at the Farmer’s Market.
63 residents recomanen
Acme Food & Beverage Co
110 E Main StLike many of our local restaurants , the menu changes with what’s seasonally available, with many menu items based on what the chef can get at the Farmer’s Market.
Hands down one of the best Mexican restaurants in the area, just a couple of miles west of Carrboro. Worth the drive!
12 residents recomanen
Fiesta Grill Restaurant
3307 NC N Carolina Hwy 54 WHands down one of the best Mexican restaurants in the area, just a couple of miles west of Carrboro. Worth the drive!
Carrburritos
711 W Rosemary StOur go-to restaurant our family can all agree on.
Wonderful small plate restaurant with excellent wines. Enjoy the patio, or sit inside at a table or at the large bar. Favorite dish: Brussels sprouts! Pays their staff a living wage.
34 residents recomanen
Glasshalfull
106 S Greensboro StWonderful small plate restaurant with excellent wines. Enjoy the patio, or sit inside at a table or at the large bar. Favorite dish: Brussels sprouts! Pays their staff a living wage.
Grocery/Co-op
In the center of Carrboro, Weaver Street Co-op is where the world meets to enjoy Carrboro’s ‘front yard’, with tables and places to spread a blanket and enjoy the outdoors year round. Grab something from the hot bar, a beer, or some fresh bread and locally made toppings, like pim cheese or hummus to eat while you socialize. Great selection of wines, produce, and vegan options to take home with you.
176 residents recomanen
Weaver Street Market
101 E Weaver StIn the center of Carrboro, Weaver Street Co-op is where the world meets to enjoy Carrboro’s ‘front yard’, with tables and places to spread a blanket and enjoy the outdoors year round. Grab something from the hot bar, a beer, or some fresh bread and locally made toppings, like pim cheese or hummus to eat while you socialize. Great selection of wines, produce, and vegan options to take home with you.
Harris Teeter is our go-to grocery store less than a mile from ‘Cheeky in Carrboro’. CVS right next door to get your drug store needs filled.
29 residents recomanen
Harris Teeter
310 North Greensboro StreetHarris Teeter is our go-to grocery store less than a mile from ‘Cheeky in Carrboro’. CVS right next door to get your drug store needs filled.
Farmer’s Market
Open Saturday mornings and Wednesday afternoons and featuring local farm produce, baked goods, cheeses, flowers, meats, crafts, and more. Good exercise to walk from Cheeky in Carrboro (just under 1 mile).
54 residents recomanen
Carrboro Farmers Market
301 W Main StOpen Saturday mornings and Wednesday afternoons and featuring local farm produce, baked goods, cheeses, flowers, meats, crafts, and more. Good exercise to walk from Cheeky in Carrboro (just under 1 mile).
Visit on Saturday mornings and Tuesday afternoons at University Place in Chapel Hill.
11 residents recomanen
Chapel Hill Farmers' Market
201 S Estes DrVisit on Saturday mornings and Tuesday afternoons at University Place in Chapel Hill.
Parks and kid’s activities
Wilson park is just a couple of blocks from ‘Cheeky in Carrboro’ and includes a playground, tennis courts, and about 5 miles of hiking and biking trails.
Wilson Park
110 Williams StWilson park is just a couple of blocks from ‘Cheeky in Carrboro’ and includes a playground, tennis courts, and about 5 miles of hiking and biking trails.
Kidzu
201 S Estes DrGreat indoor interactive, hands on museum/play area for younger kids.
Carrboro park about 1 mile from ‘Cheeky in Carrboro’ with playground, kids pump track, and fitness course.
Martin Luther King Jr. Park
Hillsborough RoadCarrboro park about 1 mile from ‘Cheeky in Carrboro’ with playground, kids pump track, and fitness course.
Fun events and exhibits on Franklin Street where the UNC campus meets the town of Chapel Hill.
47 residents recomanen
Morehead Planetarium and Science Center
250 E Franklin StFun events and exhibits on Franklin Street where the UNC campus meets the town of Chapel Hill.
Lovely gardens right next to UNC. Great to visit during all seasons.
54 residents recomanen
North Carolina Botanical Garden
100 Old Mason Farm RdLovely gardens right next to UNC. Great to visit during all seasons.