Chapel Hill · Orange County, NC

Food & Drink in Chapel Hill

Scout analyzed 43 Chapel Hill places and surfaced the ones that actually fit food & drink.

Places analyzed

43

Matches

20

Typical spend

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Typical visit

1.1 hr

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Stoney River Steakhouse and Grill

Food & Drink

Stoney River Steakhouse and Grill

Comfortable, lodgelike chain with an extensive menu of steaks & seafood & an innovative wine list.

FoodCocktails
1.5 hr visit
The Purple Bowl

Food & Drink

The Purple Bowl

This modern counter serve prepares fair-trade acai bowls & toast plus smoothies & coffee.

FoodShopping
45 min visit
Bluebird

Food & Drink

Bluebird

Food
1.3 hr visit
Carolina Coffee Shop

Food & Drink

Carolina Coffee Shop

Cozy, storied spot serving popular breakfasts plus lunch, dinner & drinks to a UNC crowd since 1922.

FoodCocktailsShopping
45 min visit
La Vita Dolce

Southern Village

La Vita Dolce

Cozy coffee shop serving gelato, sandwiches, sorbet, beer & wine, with outdoor seating & free WiFi.

FoodCocktailsShopping
45 min visit
Epilogue Books Chocolate Brews

Food & Drink

Epilogue Books Chocolate Brews

FoodShopping
45 min visit
Nantucket Grill

Woodland Acres

Nantucket Grill

Lobster rolls, chowder & American staples, in a comfortable, polished wood room or on the patio.

FoodShopping
45 min visit
One40 Social

Food & Drink

One40 Social

FoodCocktailsSports
1.5 hr visit
Gray Squirrel Coffee Company

Food & Drink

Gray Squirrel Coffee Company

Coffee shop serving a pared-down menu of single-origin coffees & house blends plus local pastries.

FoodShopping
45 min visit
bartaco

Food & Drink

bartaco

Hip eatery for tacos & rice bowls, plus Latin cocktails, in a beachy setting with a large patio.

Food
1.3 hr visit
Lanza’s Cafe

Food & Drink

Lanza’s Cafe

Food
45 min visit
Merritt's Grill

Food & Drink

Merritt's Grill

Storied, down-home sandwich counter/corner store known for BLTs, plus beer, wine & sundries.

Food
1.3 hr visit
The Heel & Horn

Food & Drink

The Heel & Horn

Food
1.3 hr visit
Kipos Greek Taverna

Food & Drink

Kipos Greek Taverna

An elegant & festive dining room serves upscale Greek cuisine along with pastries from the bakery.

FoodCocktails
1.5 hr visit
Top of the Hill Restaurant & Brewery

Food & Drink

Top of the Hill Restaurant & Brewery

Contemporary late-night brewery offers housemade draft beer, eclectic American fare & patio seating.

FoodCocktails
1.3 hr visit
HAWTHORNE & WOOD

Food & Drink

HAWTHORNE & WOOD

Sophisticated eatery offering local & global provisions, plus unique cocktails & a robust wine list.

Food
1.3 hr visit
Open Eye Cafe

Food & Drink

Open Eye Cafe

Laid-back setup for coffee drinks, light fare & live music, plus art by local artists in the lobby.

FoodCocktailsShopping
45 min visit
Caffè Driade

Food & Drink

Caffè Driade

Scenic cafe with patios amidst gardens & trees, serving coffee, tea, wine & assorted baked goods.

FoodCocktailsShopping
45 min visit
Osteria Georgi

Food & Drink

Osteria Georgi

FoodCocktails
1.5 hr visit
TRU

Franklin-Rosemary Historic District

TRU

Build-your-own gourmet sandwiches & salads in relaxed environs with an outdoor patio & late hours.

FoodCocktails
1.5 hr visit

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