16 Best Coffee Shops in Chapel Hill

“Fantastic location with great seating and comfortable environment. Staf all engaging and pleased you're there. Serving Carrboro Coffee Roasters coffee and baristas are talented. Parking is a real back ache but CH small enough to walk from most available parking spots. PS, Chapel Hill help your merchants address the parking challenges in the Town.“

“Visited for the first time tonight and we will definitely be back. Right off the bat, the employees were friendly, professional, and accommodating. Our water glasses stayed full and our cocktails were delicious. The food was phenomenal—appetizer, entrées, and dessert. The presentation was lovely and the taste was divine. The Whipped Feta & Fig Crostinis were a surprise hit! My husband thoroughly enjoyed the Red Cream Paneer Curry and I couldn’t get enough of the Tagliatelle Pasta Alfredo with Wild Mushrooms and Shiitake Bacon. The ice cream sundae was great, too! It was my first time tasting non-dairy ice cream that actually tastes good! Given the quality and care taken to provide vegan food that is THIS tasty, I think the pricing is fair, especially when compared to other local cafés/bistros/restaurants in the area. Casual, kid-friendly atmosphere, but still nice enough for a date night. Can’t wait to come back!“

“Always great. Been coming here for ~10 years. Maybe a little longer. Service is always great, drinks are reliably good, and on the occasion a drink is not great or if there is a mistake, they are ALWAYS happy to fix things with no hesitation or hassle. 10/10“

“I’ve been ordering whole bean coffee from Joe van gough for awhile and love trying the newer blends and specialty coffees, it’s what we get up for! So fresh!“

“The best thing here is the gelato. It’s super high end. Smoothies >$7 latte >$7. Served in to go cups. Not a ton of natural lighting, but some seating decent for working. The gelato is really nice actually, esp spicy mango.

Some outdoor seating.

I have had their smoothies and one of their lattes, Rocky Mountain latte. I asked for less sweet and it was still too sweet to finish.“

“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.“

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

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

“Great coffee in a lovely location!“

“I had a spectacular experience here! I built my own bowl, and Abby helped me choose what to get. I had many questions, but she was very knowledgeable and was able to guide me through the process. The bowl was so delicious and super filling. HIGHLY recommend coming here!“

“On the night of the UNC-Duke game, February 7th, this Starbucks on Franklin Street showed my family a kindness I will never forget. My husband became separated from us in the post-game crowds. I tracked him via Find My iPhone and found him through the window — hunched over, his blood sugar dangerously low. The staff had already noticed he didn't look right, let him in, and given him water before I even arrived. The employee at the door let me in immediately when I explained who he was. While I went back out into the chaos to find our daughter, the team kept watch.
They were handling one of the most intense nights Franklin Street sees all year — thousands of people flooding the street after a big UNC win — and yet they were calm, warm, and genuinely caring. They may not have realized how serious his situation could have become, but their instinct to look after a stranger made all the difference.
These are exactly the kind of people you hope to encounter when things go sideways. Thank you from the bottom of my heart. 🙏“

“Great location and awesome service.“

“Food was delicious. Very happy.“

“A good ambiance for a relaxing lunch with a friend. Bright, fun place, nice staff. Good menu, both healthy and fun options. I had the steak sandwich with fries. The fries were great, I liked the sandwich but thought it was a little light on the steak. Overall a good lunch option (with parking).“

“I am a student at UNC-Chapel Hill and I come to the Starbucks at East Gate every single day, if not twice a day, to study. I am a coffee addict and switch up my Starbucks purchase every day. I purchased a white chocolate mocha that tasted like a hot coffee with frothed milk. I spoke with Whitney who was super friendly and immediately remade my drink. The remade drink tasted exactly the way it was supposed to taste. Whitney's professionalism and customer service were on point. After all, when you spend 5 dollars on a coffee it needs to taste like what you ordered and Whitney understood that! Go visit Whitney for a friendly and enjoyable experience and an awesome coffee!“

“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.“