Rod's Guidebook

Rod
Rod's Guidebook

Coffee

In my opinion it’s the best coffee in town. The owner was one of the original members of Blue Bottle Coffee out of San Francisco.
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Gray Squirrel Coffee Company
360 E Main St
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In my opinion it’s the best coffee in town. The owner was one of the original members of Blue Bottle Coffee out of San Francisco.
One of the best outdoor spots in town and just off the Bolin Creek trail.
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Caffè Driade
1215 E Franklin St
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One of the best outdoor spots in town and just off the Bolin Creek trail.

Local Shops

Unique and independently owned local businesses
Local independently owned bookstore a short walk away
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Flyleaf Books
752 M.L.K. Jr Blvd
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Local independently owned bookstore a short walk away

Food scene

Cozy little French bistro a short walk away
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Kitchen
764 M.L.K. Jr Blvd
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Cozy little French bistro a short walk away
Love the back bar here. Tasty cocktails and delicious Asian fusion. Chef is a James Beard award winner.
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Lantern Restaurant
423 W Franklin St
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Love the back bar here. Tasty cocktails and delicious Asian fusion. Chef is a James Beard award winner.
Very good Thai and close by
Cham Thai Cuisine at Carrboro
370 E Main St
Very good Thai and close by
Neapolitan style pizza and don’t forget to take a chocolate chip cookie with you!
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Pizzeria Mercato
408 W Weaver St
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Neapolitan style pizza and don’t forget to take a chocolate chip cookie with you!
Tapas style restaurant - solid food and tasty wines
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Glasshalfull
106 S Greensboro St
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Tapas style restaurant - solid food and tasty wines
Famous for their BLTs. Lunch spot only and crowded on weekends so be prepared to wait in line
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Merritt's Grill
1009 S Columbia St
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Famous for their BLTs. Lunch spot only and crowded on weekends so be prepared to wait in line
It’s a chain, but man, their Baja fish tacos are good. Place has a nice vibe especially when the weather is nice. Great outdoor space.
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bartaco Chapel Hill
201 South Estes Drive
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It’s a chain, but man, their Baja fish tacos are good. Place has a nice vibe especially when the weather is nice. Great outdoor space.
Owner grew up in Louisiana and serves up tasty Cajun food. It’s definitely on the heavy side but a nice bang for the buck spot if you enjoy Cajun eats.
Imbibe
108 Henderson St
Owner grew up in Louisiana and serves up tasty Cajun food. It’s definitely on the heavy side but a nice bang for the buck spot if you enjoy Cajun eats.
Located between Chapel Hill & Durham, Namu serves up yummy Korean eats and has an outdoor area that is worth the trip (though you’d never know from its location). Their Beer Hall also features a nice selection of local beers.
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Namu
5420 Durham-Chapel Hill Blvd
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Located between Chapel Hill & Durham, Namu serves up yummy Korean eats and has an outdoor area that is worth the trip (though you’d never know from its location). Their Beer Hall also features a nice selection of local beers.
Delicious homemade pasta. Simple menu with a focus on doing a few things really well.
Tesoro
100 E Weaver St
Delicious homemade pasta. Simple menu with a focus on doing a few things really well.

Markets

Local markets
Local Co-op with locally sourced produce, breads and meats. Weaver Street also offers a buffet and nice outdoor patio.
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Weaver Street Market
101 E Weaver St
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Local Co-op with locally sourced produce, breads and meats. Weaver Street also offers a buffet and nice outdoor patio.
Local Farmer’s Market open Saturday mornings and Wednesday afternoons.
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Carrboro Farmers Market
301 W Main St
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Local Farmer’s Market open Saturday mornings and Wednesday afternoons.

Entertainment

Great place to see a movie. Super comfy seats and really decent food for a theatre - they’ll even bring it to your seat. Wine & beer too.
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Silverspot Cinema At Chapel Hill
201 S Estes Dr
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Great place to see a movie. Super comfy seats and really decent food for a theatre - they’ll even bring it to your seat. Wine & beer too.
This place is a local legend. So many amazing musical performers have come through here. Great place to catch a show and their Back Room also features smaller acts.
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Cat’s Cradle
300 E Main St
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This place is a local legend. So many amazing musical performers have come through here. Great place to catch a show and their Back Room also features smaller acts.

Bars

I rarely go here, but for anyone looking for an iconic UNC / Chapel Hill, this might be for you.
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Top of the Hill Restaurant & Brewery
100 E Franklin St
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I rarely go here, but for anyone looking for an iconic UNC / Chapel Hill, this might be for you.
Best craft cocktails in town
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The Crunkleton
320 W Franklin St
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Best craft cocktails in town
Lots of outdoor space and a rooftop
Franklin Motors
601 West Franklin Street
Lots of outdoor space and a rooftop