18 Best Cafes in Chapel Hill

Cat Tales Cat Cafe Cafe • $
431 W Franklin St, Chapel Hill

“Wonderful space to relax and interact with adoptable cats!“

4.7 Superb91 Reviews
The Purple Bowl Cafe • $
306B W Franklin St, Chapel Hill

Customers` Favorites

Vanilla Almond Protein Bowl Snack
Açaí Na Tigela
Antioxidant Bowl
Appalachian Bowl
Ugly Green Bowl
Candied Ginger
Tropical Bowl
Almond Butter
Avocado Toast
Simple Bowl

“Fantastic healthy meal choices and a hot and cold drink selection that helps you power through any task.“

4.7 Superb84 Reviews
Friends Cafe Cafe • $
335 S Columbia St, Chapel Hill

“The best coffee in town. And a atmosphere that’s work friendly and not one that includes crying babies drinking vanilla steamers.:) 😂🔥👌“

4.7 Superb21 Reviews
The Meantime Coffee Co. Cafe • $
180 E Cameron Ave, Chapel Hill

Customers` Favorites

English Breakfast
Drip Coffee
Chamomile
Rooibos
Apple

“My go-to coffee shop on campus! Great to support a non-profit run by students, for students!“

4.7 Superb18 Reviews
Perennial Cafe • $
401 W Franklin St, Chapel Hill

Customers` Favorites

Blueberry Cream Cheese Danish
Cold & Stormy
Croissant
Pour Over
Rooibos

“Such a cute coffee shop on Franklin Street! There's a lot of space inside to do work or chat with friends. I got a lavender iced latte, which I thought tasted great. It's also the same price for any size drink! The barista was also very nice and helped me pick out coffee beans.“

4.5 Superb42 Reviews
Caffè Driade Cafe • $
1215-A, E Franklin St, Chapel Hill

Customers` Favorites

Blueberry Cream Cheese Danish
Iced Latte with M&ms Cookie
Brown Sugar Oat Latte
Chocolate Croissant
Pumpkin Chai Muffin
Chickpea Tartine V
Almond Croissant
Blueberry Muffin
Pumpkin Oat Bar
French Press

“Great coffee in a lovely location!“

4.4 Superb143 Reviews
Tea Hill Cafe • $
318 W Franklin St, Chapel Hill

Customers` Favorites

Braised Pork Chop Rice Plate
Teriyaki Chicken Rice Plate
Popcorn Chicken Rice Plate
Popcorn Chicken Rice Bowl
Cream Cheese Cap
Strawberry
Pancake

“Food was delicious. Very happy.“

4.4 Superb87 Reviews
Cafe McColl The University of North Carolina Cafe •
McColl Building, 300 Kenan Dr, Chapel Hill

“Cafe McColl is a delightful, business casual dining establishment where friends are family and family means olive garden. Tourists and locals alike flock to Cafe McColl, or "La Comida Grande", in search of coffee, food, or maybe just a smiling face. There are many options to choose from - Cafe McColl offers an international pantheon of exquisite and fairly priced meals for even the most discerning of palettes. Might this reviewer suggest the daringly authentic 'Kung Pao Chicken' or the whimsical and exotic "Cheese Quesadilla". If these sound intimidating to the reader, the cafe also offers bagels, a salad bar, and their lunch-time special, claustrophobia.“

5 Superb2 Reviews
Saladelia - Marsico Hall @ UNC Cafe • $
125 Mason Farm Rd, Chapel Hill

“Mrs Carolina and Chief Robert Thankyou for the Great Hospitality, Prompt, fresh Service, Mrs chemistry Carolina you got me coming back for more of that delicious Mexican white chocolate with enough spice. Mr Robert I appreciate your Prompt, upbeat, swift, but Patient Service!!!!! I love how you do it with Cheer on your Heart!!! Mrs Chemistry Carolina give Starbucks a riun for their mulch, dinero, money you TWO ROCK THANK YOU!!!!!!!“

4.4 Superb8 Reviews
The Root Cellar Cafe & Catering Cafe • $
750 M.L.K. Jr Blvd, Chapel Hill

Customers` Favorites

Breakfast Burrito with Country Ham
Breakfast Quesadilla with Avocado
Cubano Sandwich
Pastries
Cookies

“love this place! cool, inclusive atmosphere. great food and even better people!“

4.3 Superb89 Reviews
Mad Hatter's Cafe Cafe • $
Brinkhous-Bullitt Building, 160 Medical Dr, Chapel Hill
4.1 Good9 Reviews
Le Macaron French Pastries Chapel Hill Cafe • $
140 W Franklin St #120, Chapel Hill

Customers` Favorites

Macaroons and Lemon Meringue Tart
Peanut Butter & Jelly
Mango Jam Dairy-Free
My Macaron Chocolate
Pistachio Eclair
Pint Gelato

“Delicious pastries 🥮 and macaroons 🇫🇷, French press coffee and frozen sweet treats too.“

4.2 Good68 Reviews
Terrace Cafe Cafe • $
101 Manning Dr, Chapel Hill

“Had the chimmichurra sauce with rice and skewered chicken Fingerling potatoes extra chimmichurra . It was absolutely amazing. Please share the chimmichurra recipe I've had many in my life but not as excellent as the one you guys made!!!! Top score for the entire meal!

Vegetarian options: Lots of veggie lover options too

Kid-friendliness: Yes its in the childrens hospital!

Wheelchair accessibility: Elevator access

Dietary restrictions: Healthy options available“

3.9 Good10 Reviews
Courtyard Café Cafe •
ACC Building, UNC Medical Center, 102 Mason Farm Rd, Chapel Hill

“Came in right when they opened. Place was cleaned, lady was nice, available items are ok if you’re just looking for something to eat and not spend too much at the local food truck or going out. They have cold sandwiches as well as some hot items. Deserts, snacks, drinks, salads, etc. I purchased at the food truck before coming in here to eat, and should have came in here first. So, try for yourself first before going off someone else’s experience reviews. Specially when they’re negative comments.“

3.3 Good6 Reviews
First Watch Breakfast • $
1101 Environ Way, Chapel Hill

Customers` Favorites

The Elevated Egg Sandwich
The Traditional Breakfast
Lemon Ricotta Pancakes
Floridian French Toast
Crab and Avocado Toast
Million Dollar Bacon
Sunrise Granola Bowl
Morning Meditation
Breakfast Sandwich
Blueberry Pancake

“Amber was awesome to us and the food was perfect!“

4.6 Superb343 Reviews
The Honeysuckle Tea House Coffee & Tea • $
8871 Pickards Meadow Rd, Chapel Hill

“My husband and I threw a last-minute, surprise wedding disguised as an engagement party on the unseasonably frigid Friday after Thanksgiving 2025. Honeysuckle Tea House went above and beyond in accommodating our scheme, our many, many dietary restrictions, the short-time frame, and all the warmth we would require to make the wedding everything we dreamt of. And so it was!! Such a magical day!! We are so fortunate to have had our wedding here.“

4.3 Superb81 Reviews
Carolina Coffee Shop American • $
138 E Franklin St, Chapel Hill

Customers` Favorites

Waffle with Fresh Berries
Chicken and Waffles
CCS Classic Omelet
Shrimp and Grits
Smashed Avocado
Corned Beef Hash
Belgian Waffle
Steak and Eggs
Eggs Benedict
Hash Browns

“Very reasonably priced breakfast, where both food and service were great. Well worth waiting if you can't get a table immediately. I had the create your own omelet and was very pleased with my meal. I hope it's not another 30+ years between visits.“

4 Good112 Reviews
Panera Bread Cafe • $
213 W Franklin St, Chapel Hill

Customers` Favorites

Panera Broccoli Cheddar Bread Bowl
Cinnamon Swirl & Raisin Bagel
Variety of Panera Sandwiches
Avacodo Spinach and Cheese
Panera Bagel Variety
Panera Caesar Salad
Tuna Salad Sandwich
Creamy Tomato Soup
French Baguette
Soup and Salad

“Relaxing music and free WiFi. British breakfast is my favorite among their hot teas. I had the egg white Avocado and Spinach. Was able to switch the bagel for wheat bread, which made it good for my diet. Thank you Panrera for an diet friendly and enjoyable item.“

3 Average118 Reviews

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