Rod's Guidebook

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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.
19 locals recommend
Gray Squirrel Coffee Company
360 E Main St
19 locals recommend
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.
One of the best outdoor spots in town and just off the Bolin Creek trail.
52 locals recommend
Caffè Driade
1215 E Franklin St
52 locals recommend
One of the best outdoor spots in town and just off the Bolin Creek trail.

Local Shops

Unique and independently owned local businesses
Local independently owned bookstore a short walk away
13 locals recommend
Flyleaf Books
752 M.L.K. Jr Blvd
13 locals recommend
Local independently owned bookstore a short walk away

Food scene

Cozy little French bistro a short walk away
12 locals recommend
Kitchen
764 M.L.K. Jr Blvd
12 locals recommend
Cozy 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.
63 locals recommend
Lantern Restaurant
423 W Franklin St
63 locals recommend
Love the back bar here. Tasty cocktails and delicious Asian fusion. Chef is a James Beard award winner.
Very good Thai and close by
Cham Thai Cuisine at Carrboro
370 E Main St
Very good Thai and close by
Neapolitan style pizza and don’t forget to take a chocolate chip cookie with you!
23 locals recommend
Pizzeria Mercato
408 W Weaver St
23 locals recommend
Neapolitan style pizza and don’t forget to take a chocolate chip cookie with you!
Tapas style restaurant - solid food and tasty wines
34 locals recommend
Glasshalfull
106 S Greensboro St
34 locals recommend
Tapas 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 locals recommend
Merritt's Grill
1009 S Columbia St
28 locals recommend
Famous 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 locals recommend
bartaco Chapel Hill
201 South Estes Drive
16 locals recommend
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.
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 St
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.
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.
12 locals recommend
Namu
5420 Durham-Chapel Hill Blvd
12 locals recommend
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.
Delicious homemade pasta. Simple menu with a focus on doing a few things really well.
Tesoro
100 E Weaver St
Delicious 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.
176 locals recommend
Weaver Street Market
101 E Weaver St
176 locals recommend
Local 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.
54 locals recommend
Carrboro Farmers Market
301 W Main St
54 locals recommend
Local 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.
36 locals recommend
Silverspot Cinema At Chapel Hill
201 S Estes Dr
36 locals recommend
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.
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.
67 locals recommend
Cat’s Cradle
300 E Main St
67 locals recommend
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.

Bars

I rarely go here, but for anyone looking for an iconic UNC / Chapel Hill, this might be for you.
63 locals recommend
Top of the Hill Restaurant & Brewery
100 E Franklin St
63 locals recommend
I rarely go here, but for anyone looking for an iconic UNC / Chapel Hill, this might be for you.
Best craft cocktails in town
31 locals recommend
The Crunkleton
320 W Franklin St
31 locals recommend
Best craft cocktails in town
Lots of outdoor space and a rooftop
Franklin Motors
601 West Franklin Street
Lots of outdoor space and a rooftop