Guidebook for Carrboro
Food Scene
Carrboro Coffee Company
101 S Greensboro StGreat coffee, pastries and tea
Awesome coffee and beautiful space to linger and enjoy your latte
19 locals recommend
Gray Squirrel Coffee Company
360 E Main StAwesome coffee and beautiful space to linger and enjoy your latte
Incredible southern style breakfast - we are talking biscuits, and eggs southern style. Delicious sandwiches, salads and sides for lunch.
29 locals recommend
Neal's Deli
100 E Main StIncredible southern style breakfast - we are talking biscuits, and eggs southern style. Delicious sandwiches, salads and sides for lunch.
Tandem
200 N Greensboro StOn the expensive side but delicious and beautiful ambience.
Funky coffee shop in an old bait and tackle shop. Nice outside space.
18 locals recommend
Johnny's Gone Fishing
901 W Main StFunky coffee shop in an old bait and tackle shop. Nice outside space.
Acme Food & Beverage Co
110 E Main StAmazing southern food. Favorite patio in town.
This is my favorite food truck in town. They just opened a gelato shop too! Grab a pizza and gelato and enjoy :)
10 locals recommend
Napoli Pizzeria & Gelateria
105 E Main StThis is my favorite food truck in town. They just opened a gelato shop too! Grab a pizza and gelato and enjoy :)
Great wood fired pizza, salads, vegetables, soups and desserts. I think the pizza is equal to Napoli but this is the place to go if you want a sit down restaurant for pizza.
23 locals recommend
Pizzeria Mercato
408 W Weaver StGreat wood fired pizza, salads, vegetables, soups and desserts. I think the pizza is equal to Napoli but this is the place to go if you want a sit down restaurant for pizza.
If you are in the mood for sushi walk on down to Akai Hana.
12 locals recommend
Akai Hana Japanese Restaurant
206 W Main StIf you are in the mood for sushi walk on down to Akai Hana.
This is incredible Mediterranean food, homemade pita bread, best hummus ever, and açaí bowls. This is a local fav and a must.
71 locals recommend
Mediterranean Deli, Bakery, and Catering
454 W Franklin StThis is incredible Mediterranean food, homemade pita bread, best hummus ever, and açaí bowls. This is a local fav and a must.
Amazing home cooked Indian food. Don't miss the mango lassi and enjoy the sweet courtyard on nice evenings.
46 locals recommend
Vimala's Curryblossom Cafe
431 W Franklin StAmazing home cooked Indian food. Don't miss the mango lassi and enjoy the sweet courtyard on nice evenings.
Al's Burger Shack
516 W Franklin Stwon best burger in the country!
This is indoors but like a street market with different places to choose from. Vegan food, a local butchery that serves sandwiches, tamales... all kinds of deliciousness
Blue Dogwood Public Market
306 W Franklin StThis is indoors but like a street market with different places to choose from. Vegan food, a local butchery that serves sandwiches, tamales... all kinds of deliciousness
Drinks & Nightlife
My favorite bar and restaurant in town. The only place in town open for food past 9pm for dinner on week days. Jame's Beard Award Winning Restaurant - incredible food! Definitely expensive but well worth it. Favorite bar in town with great cocktails! Asian fusion that will blow your mind. Ask for a table in the bar - it is way better than sitting in the restaurant and you get to be with the cool lanterns :)
63 locals recommend
Lantern Restaurant
423 W Franklin StMy favorite bar and restaurant in town. The only place in town open for food past 9pm for dinner on week days. Jame's Beard Award Winning Restaurant - incredible food! Definitely expensive but well worth it. Favorite bar in town with great cocktails! Asian fusion that will blow your mind. Ask for a table in the bar - it is way better than sitting in the restaurant and you get to be with the cool lanterns :)
This is an institution in our town. Check out a show while you are here. I love the backroom.
67 locals recommend
Cat’s Cradle
300 E Main StThis is an institution in our town. Check out a show while you are here. I love the backroom.
Vecino Brewing Co.
300 E Main StFavorite brewery in town. Grab a beer and a bite
Check out Refuge bar on Franklin in the bottom of the Franklin Hotel. Enjoy fancy cocktails, a glass of wine or local brew.
The Franklin Hotel Chapel Hill
311 W Franklin StCheck out Refuge bar on Franklin in the bottom of the Franklin Hotel. Enjoy fancy cocktails, a glass of wine or local brew.
Fancy cocktails. I don't love the atmosphere but if you are looking for something really upscale you might enjoy this place
31 locals recommend
The Crunkleton
320 W Franklin StFancy cocktails. I don't love the atmosphere but if you are looking for something really upscale you might enjoy this place
Parks & Nature
These are my favorite trails and just a short walk from my house. There is also a lovely park too and the trails go along Bolin Creek.
12 locals recommend
Bolin Creek Trail
Bolin Creek TrailThese are my favorite trails and just a short walk from my house. There is also a lovely park too and the trails go along Bolin Creek.
North Carolina Botanical Garden
100 Old Mason Farm RdLovely gardens and hiking trails.
Great state park with miles of trails, a beautiful swimming hole called the quarry and gorgeous scenery
215 locals recommend
Eno River State Park
6101 Cole Mill RdGreat state park with miles of trails, a beautiful swimming hole called the quarry and gorgeous scenery
Carolina North Forest
Wonderful trails for hiking, running and mountain biking
Coker Arboretum
399 E Cameron AveBeautiful Gardens by UNC Chapel Hill Campus. Perfect picnic spot.
Shopping
This is my family's 30 year old adventure outfitter shop. We have everything from footwear to clothes to packs to tents to local Carrboro products. Great spot for gifts and souvenirs from your time in Carrboro.
Townsend Bertram & Company
200 N Greensboro StThis is my family's 30 year old adventure outfitter shop. We have everything from footwear to clothes to packs to tents to local Carrboro products. Great spot for gifts and souvenirs from your time in Carrboro.
Cameron's
370 E Main StGreat gift shop with fun and funky gifts.
This & That Gift Gallery
118 E Main StBrowse for gifts and fun souvenirs.
Sofia's Boutique
200 N Greensboro StNice boutique in Carr Mill Mall. Great women's shoes!
This mall was once a textile mill converted to a mall in the 60s. Check out local shops and restaurants. My favs are listed below.
12 locals recommend
Carr Mill Mall
200 N Greensboro StThis mall was once a textile mill converted to a mall in the 60s. Check out local shops and restaurants. My favs are listed below.
Arts & Culture
Ackland Art Museum
101 S Columbia StCheck out the gallery by UNC's campus
Essentials
The local co-op is the best place for groceries. They also have a full hot bar, coffee bar, salad bar and incredible baked goods. All their breads and pastries are freshly baked and delicious. This is a great spot for breakfast, lunch, or a quick dinner. Sit on the lawn and enjoy people watching.... there is never a dull moment in Carrboro!
176 locals recommend
Weaver Street Market
101 E Weaver StThe local co-op is the best place for groceries. They also have a full hot bar, coffee bar, salad bar and incredible baked goods. All their breads and pastries are freshly baked and delicious. This is a great spot for breakfast, lunch, or a quick dinner. Sit on the lawn and enjoy people watching.... there is never a dull moment in Carrboro!
We have one of the best Farmer's Markets in the country. Don't miss this experience if you are in town on a Saturday morning or Wednesday afternoon. It is walking distance from the house and such a lovely experience.
54 locals recommend
Carrboro Farmers Market
301 W Main StWe have one of the best Farmer's Markets in the country. Don't miss this experience if you are in town on a Saturday morning or Wednesday afternoon. It is walking distance from the house and such a lovely experience.
Entertainment & Activities
Get a massage or enjoy the infrared sauna! Love the ladies who own this place and know you will have a great experience if you are looking to paper yourself.
Wax Poetic
118 E Main StGet a massage or enjoy the infrared sauna! Love the ladies who own this place and know you will have a great experience if you are looking to paper yourself.