House Off Franklin Street’s Guidebook
Food scene
Old Chapel Hill favorite. It’s best to walk over since the drive thru line often spills onto the Street. The extra walking will probably be good after eating there.
26 locals recommend
Sunrise Biscuit Kitchen
1305 E Franklin StOld Chapel Hill favorite. It’s best to walk over since the drive thru line often spills onto the Street. The extra walking will probably be good after eating there.
MinGa
1404 E Franklin StA short walk away and consistently good.
One of our go to places. Good old southern style food and they serve breakfast all day.
69 locals recommend
Elmo's Diner
776 9th StOne of our go to places. Good old southern style food and they serve breakfast all day.
Local favorite brewery and conveniently located next to UNC. The 2nd floor balcony is heated and has great views down Franklin St.
63 locals recommend
Top of the Hill Restaurant & Brewery
100 E Franklin StLocal favorite brewery and conveniently located next to UNC. The 2nd floor balcony is heated and has great views down Franklin St.
Carolina Brewery
460 W Franklin StAnother UNC favorite.
Elaine's On Franklin
454 W Franklin StNice, sit down restaurant on West Franklin st near campus.
Lantern Restaurant
423 W Franklin StAsian Fusion and nice bar drinks.
Cosmic Cantina
1920 Perry StLate night Mexican - closes at 4am.
Coffee houses all within walking distance.
Caribou Coffee
8201 Brier Creek PkwyA short walk away.
Dunkin'
1509 E Franklin StCaffè Driade
1215 E Franklin StLocal coffee house
Shopping Mall
U Mall is the only mall in Chapel Hill and a short walk away. There is a nice cinema, Silverspot, and a few restaurants. We often eat at a Chick-fil-a, Alfredo’s Pizza, and Bar Taco.
14 locals recommend
University Place
201 S Estes DrU Mall is the only mall in Chapel Hill and a short walk away. There is a nice cinema, Silverspot, and a few restaurants. We often eat at a Chick-fil-a, Alfredo’s Pizza, and Bar Taco.
Nice shopping mall about 20 minutes way with lots of stores and restaurants. The surrounding area also has lots of other restaurants and stores such as Super Target, REI, and Best Buy.
13 locals recommend
Southpoint Mall
6910 Fayetteville RdNice shopping mall about 20 minutes way with lots of stores and restaurants. The surrounding area also has lots of other restaurants and stores such as Super Target, REI, and Best Buy.
Sightseeing
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Go Heels!
Outdoors
Just a few blocks away is a great playground for kids. There are also trails for biking and walking.
9 locals recommend
Chapel Hill Community Center
120 S Estes DrJust a few blocks away is a great playground for kids. There are also trails for biking and walking.
North Carolina Botanical Garden
100 Old Mason Farm RdGreat walking trails and beautiful scenery.
Grocery Store
Closest grocery store near University Place off S. Estes Dr. it’s walkable, but will take about 20 mins.
26 locals recommend
Harris Teeter
2110 South Estes DriveClosest grocery store near University Place off S. Estes Dr. it’s walkable, but will take about 20 mins.
A short distance away on Franklin St. if you have Amazon Prime, you can get free 2 hour delivery!
51 locals recommend
Whole Foods Market
81 S Elliott RdA short distance away on Franklin St. if you have Amazon Prime, you can get free 2 hour delivery!
Trader Joe's
1800 E Franklin StMedical
FastMed Urgent Care
1407 E Franklin StHopefully, you won’t need this. It’s just a few blocks away.
UNC Hospitals
101 Manning DrWalgreens
602G Jones Ferry RdClosest drugstore