12 Best Southern Restaurants near Carrboro

“Absolutely fantastic restaurant!!! One of my favorites since they opened!!!“

“Really enjoy the food and the people. One of my favorites. Eat there several times each week.“

“Karen was an amazing server! The food is great and the atmosphere is amazing.“

“We came in to visit some friends and they recommended this place for brunch. It was absolutely AMAZING! They were really quick to get our food out to us and our server was very kind and attentive. I got the brisket and grits brunch option and WOW! The brisket was perfect and I'm typically pretty picky about meat quality. I also order grits anytime I go out to breakfast/brunch, because they are my favorite, and these were hands-down some of the best I've ever had! The only ones that came close were what I've had in New Orleans. 10/10 would come back to Durham just for this restaurant! We also got the beignets and my partner got the eggs Benedict with fried green tomatoes + blue crab! Everything was delicious! I just truly cannot emphasize enough how I will be dreaming of their brisket and grits until I can come back again.“

“Sure! Here’s a glowing review for Tonya’s Cookies:

If you haven’t tried Tonya’s Cookies yet, you’re seriously missing out! These are hands down some of the best cookies I’ve ever had—perfectly balanced between crispy and chewy, with just the right amount of sweetness.
Not only are the cookies amazing, but the customer service is top-notch. Whether you’re grabbing a bag for yourself or sending a gift, you can tell that every batch is made with care. Highly recommend for anyone who loves high-quality, handcrafted treats!“

“This is the best southern home cooking I have had in a long time! The biscuits are so big and fluffy, the fried chicken and veggies were perfect. And the customer service from the owner was amazing! I highly recommend this place!“

“I had brunch with my family today at Mama Dips in Chapel Hill. We were greeted by the warm and friendly manager who took us to a premier table. They quickly set up a high chair for my Grand Daughter. The food was delicious, fresh and perfectly cooked. I will be back with my family next time we are CH.“

“Excellent, historic restaurant with 102 years of satisfied customers. Convenient location at 138 Franklin Street. Wide selection of foodstuffs for breakfast, lunch or early dinner.

Parking: Limited, paid street parking along a busy, main street adjacent to a popular college campus.“

“Wonderful fresh food and a lovely terrace where you can bring your dog!“

“Great food...line moves fast...I just don't like feeling rushed or like I'm a bother. They had a lady outside walking up to take orders but It was only my second visit so I needed to see the menu she seemed a little bothered by that...but all in all, I came there for the food and it never disappoints“

“My wife and I were just blown away by the outstanding service we received yesterday at this location. We were greeted by Derek, R. He introduced himself to us and informed us that he will be our server and to please ask him if there is anything that we needed. He kept us informed as to our meals being ready and he was outstanding as to checking to see if everything was good with the meals and beverages. His appearance was greatly appropriate to include his clothing. He represented this company with the upmost professionalism. The foods were outstanding in being tasty and prepared just like the photos looked on the menu. We also had outstanding assistance from two workers who were restocking the gifts displayed in the lobby. Their interactions with us boosted my confidence in purchasing some gifts that we would have normally just walk over and never giving a thought in purchasing gifts from them. My wife and I will continue to be visiting that location whenever I happen to be in the area of their location.“