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Carolina Coffee Shop
- American
- Chapel Hill, NC
About this business
Established in 1922 and situated next to the University of North Carolina, Carolina Coffee Shop at Chapel Hill is one of the oldest and best hang out spot for students, professors as well as visitors. Delectable breakfast, brunch and espresso based drinks are offered here. Conceptualized as a student post office and used as a soda shop later, this restaurant has a unique style and rich heritage to it. It is complemented with modern facilities and improvisations to the menu. Dining and bar timings are different.
Location details
138 E Franklin St, Chapel Hill, NC, 27514, United States
Get directions| Weekday | Schedule | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Mon | 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. | |
| Tue | 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. | |
| Wed | 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. | |
| Thu | 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. | |
| Fri | 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. | |
| Sat | Closed | |
| Sun | Closed |
Avoid the "Hair-O-Lina" Coffee Shop – I went to the Carolina Coffee Shop for lunch and was quite disappointed. I ordered a breakfast dish with meat, eggs and potatoes. After I had eaten a few bites I noticed a long black hair protruding from my eggs. The hair had obviously been cooked into the food. I let the waitress know and she kindly offered to bring me another dish. I ordered the fish special which was a battered and fried catfish. My dish came out in a matter of minutes, which made me think that they had actually given... read more
Popular brunch, sturdy dinner and a late-night bar scene. – In Short This college institution looks charming but well used, with ageless brick walls, wooden floors, decrepit chandeliers and wooden booths. True to its collegiate nature, breakfast is served until 2pm; eggs benedict and Belgian waffles pack in students and game-day alums.
Terrible Service – I used to enjoy eating here, but lately my service has been horrendous. It took almost 15 minutes to get our drinks - and you can forget about getting refills. They made absolutely no accomidations to making my visit better, even after I complained. Definitely will not go back here, and would not recommend others.
Skip it for lunch – If you're in Chapel Hill for lunch, skip this place. The service is slow, it took them 15 minutes after we ordered for one of the servers to tell us that they were out of one of the items we ordered, and then it took another half hour for the food to arrive at our table. The waiter was an airhead at best, gave terrible service, and our check took forever and a day. Then the waiter took another lifetime to bring my credit card back. All this was for average food and it was cold as could be in there-I wore ... read more
A Coffee Shop Regular – I have to disagree with the review above that described the coffee as equivalent to that at the Waffle House. The Carolina Coffee Shop's coffee comes from Broad Street Coffee in Durham, and is by far the best coffee to be had on Franklin Street. It is the distinct and wonderful flavor that makes it my favorite. Also, you can't beat the lunch specials at the coffee shop. You will always find the Coffee Shop crowded on Fridays as the fish and chips special (drink included) for $7.95 is extremely popular... read more
Quiet Spot for Friends – The Carolina Coffee Shop is a tradition I don't mind upholding. I have never gotten service that is any less than sastisfactory, in fact all managers and waitstaff have been extremely nice even when I've only come in for a cup of French Onion soup (which is excellent by the way) and a sweet tea. It's also a nice place for quiet reading and reflection without the stuffiness commonly associated with Chapel Hill. The classical and jazz musical selections are a nice touch to the atmosphere that is perfec... read more
Frequently asked questions about Carolina Coffee Shop
How is Carolina Coffee Shop rated?
Carolina Coffee Shop has a 4.2 star rating with 938 reviews.
When is Carolina Coffee Shop open?
Carolina Coffee Shop is closed now. It will open tomorrow at 9:00 a.m.
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