Guidebook for Carrboro
Food Scene
Glasshalfull
106 S Greensboro StWonderful wine bar and delicious tapas. Great atmosphere!
Where I go for a special meal - gourmet and delicious! Great Sunday brunch!
63 locals recommend
Acme Food & Beverage Co
110 E Main StWhere I go for a special meal - gourmet and delicious! Great Sunday brunch!
Neal's Deli
100 E Main StFabulous take out sandwiches. Amazing!
Tandem
200 N Greensboro StGreat food in Carr Mill Mall
Famous for the BEST BLTs! Lots of outdoor seating in back and plenty of parking across the street in a big lot. Very popular and delicious! Lots of other sandwich options...too. And I love their banana pudding.
28 locals recommend
Merritt's Grill
1009 S Columbia StFamous for the BEST BLTs! Lots of outdoor seating in back and plenty of parking across the street in a big lot. Very popular and delicious! Lots of other sandwich options...too. And I love their banana pudding.
Delicious Thai food in a fun train station/train car atmosphere right in downtown Carrboro
Thai Station Restaurant
201 E Main StDelicious Thai food in a fun train station/train car atmosphere right in downtown Carrboro
Historic soda fountain in Chapel Hill...great cheeseburger, milk shake, fun experience!
7 locals recommend
Sutton's Drug Store
159 E Franklin StHistoric soda fountain in Chapel Hill...great cheeseburger, milk shake, fun experience!
Worth the drive (only about 15 minutes away) but very authentic Mexican food! Check it's open before going.
12 locals recommend
Fiesta Grill Restaurant
3307 NC N Carolina Hwy 54 WWorth the drive (only about 15 minutes away) but very authentic Mexican food! Check it's open before going.
Monterrey Mexican Restaurant
Yummy! And easy parking in Carrboro Plaza
Vimala's Curryblossom Cafe
431 W Franklin StFavorite Indian food and fabulous owner!
A romantic and fine dining experience...perfect for anniversary or celebration...15 minutes south - with belty cows and goats!
9 locals recommend
The Fearrington House Restaurant
230 Market StA romantic and fine dining experience...perfect for anniversary or celebration...15 minutes south - with belty cows and goats!
Delish! And Hillsborough is a cute town to explore (20 minutes away) with great walking trail along the river (River Walk)
20 locals recommend
Hillsborough BBQ Company
236 S Nash StDelish! And Hillsborough is a cute town to explore (20 minutes away) with great walking trail along the river (River Walk)
Essentials
Walk down on Saturday morning for fresh veggies, cheese, fruit, baked goods, etc. It is open 9-12. Also Wednesday afternoons at 3:00
54 locals recommend
Carrboro Farmers Market
301 W Main StWalk down on Saturday morning for fresh veggies, cheese, fruit, baked goods, etc. It is open 9-12. Also Wednesday afternoons at 3:00
Perfect place to stock up your kitchen with groceries and also support a small coop grocery store. Great healthy buffet all day long and a fun place to see Carrboro's characters!
176 locals recommend
Weaver Street Market
101 E Weaver StPerfect place to stock up your kitchen with groceries and also support a small coop grocery store. Great healthy buffet all day long and a fun place to see Carrboro's characters!
Al's Burger Shack
516 W Franklin StLove these burgers! And sweet potato fries!
Arts & Culture
Famous music venue - there is also a back room for smaller bands that is really cozy and a good way to see music!
67 locals recommend
Cat’s Cradle
300 E Main StFamous music venue - there is also a back room for smaller bands that is really cozy and a good way to see music!
The Kraken
2823 N Carolina Hwy 54 WFun local spot for great music!!
PlayMakers Repertory Company
120 Country Club RdGreat theater at UNC
Memorial Hall
114 E Cameron AveWorld class concerts and performances
Great concerts and events. Summertime outdoor concerts and farmer's market
28 locals recommend
Haw River Ballroom
1711 Saxapahaw-Bethlehem Church RdGreat concerts and events. Summertime outdoor concerts and farmer's market
Coffee/Breakfast
Open Eye Cafe
101 S Greensboro StGray Squirrel Coffee Company
360 E Main StFabulous coffee!
Oasis at Carr Mill
200 N Greensboro StFun tea house with coffee and cool vibe in Carr Mill Mall
Rise Carrboro
310 E Main StBreakfast biscuits, fresh donuts...what's not to love!?
Amazing breakfast! Get's crowded so come early on weekends...don't miss the million dollar bacon!
First Watch
Amazing breakfast! Get's crowded so come early on weekends...don't miss the million dollar bacon!
The Root Cellar Cafe & Catering
750 M.L.K. Jr BlvdBarbeque
Mama Dip's Kitchen
408 W Rosemary StThe Pig
630 Weaver Dairy RdPizza
Pizzeria Mercato
408 W Weaver StSuch great pizza, salads and appetizers! Gourmet pizzas
Capp's Pizzeria & Trattoria
79 Falling Springs DrFire roasted pizzas, fresh pastas...great to eat in or take away