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Everything is better in Chapel Hill
Italian Pizzeria III is one of Everything is better in Chapel Hill.

1. Italian Pizzeria III

8.2
508 W Franklin St (at S Roberson St), Chapel Hill, NC
Pizzeria · Downtown Chapel Hill · 33 tips and reviews
Graham Memorial is one of Everything is better in Chapel Hill.

2. Graham Memorial

218 E Franklin St. (at Robertson Ln.), Chapel Hill, NC
College Academic Building · University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill · 6 tips and reviews

CarlyCarly: Perfect place to read by the fire on a rainy winter day.

Elmo's Diner is one of Everything is better in Chapel Hill.

3. Elmo's Diner

200 N Greensboro St (at Car Mill Mall), Carrboro, NC
Diner · 42 tips and reviews

Laura C.Laura Covington: If its are on the menu, get the pumpkin pancakes or sw cheese grits. Also: chili + cornbread, huevos, cobbler, cheese fries, and veg grilled cheese. And tip well, especially if you get a milkshake.

Top of the Hill Restaurant & Brewery is one of Everything is better in Chapel Hill.

4. Top of the Hill Restaurant & Brewery

8.3
100 E Franklin St (at S Columbia St), Chapel Hill, NC
Brewery · University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill · 121 tips and reviews

Welcome to CollegeWelcome to College: Your visit to UNC is not complete without a stop to the nice restaurant on the 3rd floor of this building! The outside deck looks over Franklin St. and is the place to be on a Thurs, Fri, Sat night.

Merritt's Store and Grill is one of Everything is better in Chapel Hill.

5. Merritt's Store and Grill

9.1
1009 S Columbia St (at Purefoy Rd), Chapel Hill, NC
Sandwich Spot · 55 tips and reviews

Melanie H.Melanie Hill Smith: Go to Merrit's Store and Grill before 3p.m. and get the BEST BLT you've ever had! Read more.

Milltown is one of Everything is better in Chapel Hill.

6. Milltown

307 E Main St (at W Rosemary St), Carrboro, NC
American Restaurant · 41 tips and reviews

Jordan F.Jordan Frith: Great beergarden. It's a little loud inside, but it's one of the coolest places to get a drink outside

7. Lantern

8.2
423 W Franklin St (btwn S Roberson & Kenan St), Chapel Hill, NC
Asian Restaurant · Downtown Chapel Hill · 47 tips and reviews

Jesse L.Jesse L: Pimms Cocktail - Junebug

8. Yogurt Pump

7.2
106 W Franklin St (at N Columbia St.), Chapel Hill, NC
Frozen Yogurt Shop · Downtown Chapel Hill · 25 tips and reviews

Laura C.Laura Covington: What all other frozen yogurt aspires to be. They put the sprinkles in the middle and on top.

Acme Food & Beverage Co. is one of Everything is better in Chapel Hill.

9. Acme Food & Beverage Co.

7.9
110 E Main St (at S Greensboro St), Carrboro, NC
Southern Food Restaurant · 34 tips and reviews

William P.William Powell: Brunch on Sunday is awesome. Have the donuts they are amazing!

Carrburritos is one of Everything is better in Chapel Hill.

10. Carrburritos

8.5
711 W Rosemary St (btwn Sunset & E Main St), Carrboro, NC
Mexican Restaurant · 42 tips and reviews

Laura C.Laura Covington: FYI - you can ask for all flour tortilla chips. And it is worth it.

Dean E. Smith Center is one of Everything is better in Chapel Hill.

11. Dean E. Smith Center

300 Skipper Bowles Dr. (at Manning Dr.), Chapel Hill, NC
College Basketball Court · University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill · 40 tips and reviews

Leslie W.Leslie Wilkinson: A sea of baby blue? That and the national championship banners plus singing "Hark the Sound" make it oh so special. Make it to a game at least once as a student. Even the non-die-hards can't resist. Read more.

Open Eye Cafe is one of Everything is better in Chapel Hill.

12. Open Eye Cafe

8.3
101 S Greensboro St (at E Main St), Carrboro, NC
Coffee Shop · 46 tips and reviews

Amanda M.Amanda Macedo: One of the few things I miss about Chapel Hill/Carrboro, NC. The coffee, mood, and people are great.

Caffè Driade is one of Everything is better in Chapel Hill.

13. Caffè Driade

8.2
1215 E Franklin St (btwn Meadowbrook Dr & Elizabeth St), Chapel Hill, NC
Coffee Shop · 69 tips and reviews

Food & WineFood & Wine: With three patios surrounded by a lush forest and a trail leading out into a nature preserve, Caffé Driade is the most serene place to get a cup of coffee in Chapel Hill.

Morrison Residence Hall is one of Everything is better in Chapel Hill.

14. Morrison Residence Hall

445 Paul Hardin Dr (at Manning Dr.), Chapel Hill, NC
College Residence Hall · University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill · 3 tips and reviews

Laura C.Laura Covington: Back in my day, this joint didn't have air conditioning. Enjoy your luxury digs, kids.

He's Not Here is one of Everything is better in Chapel Hill.

15. He's Not Here

7.9
112 W Franklin St (at N Columbia St), Chapel Hill, NC
Beer Garden · Downtown Chapel Hill · 24 tips and reviews

Laura C.Laura Covington: karaoke, blue cups, afternoon beers. this place is just the best.

Allen & Son Bar-B-Que is one of Everything is better in Chapel Hill.

16. Allen & Son Bar-B-Que

8.6
5650 US Hwy 15 501 N (at Bynum Rd), Pittsboro, NC
BBQ Joint · 20 tips and reviews

Laura C.Laura Covington: go float in the haw river and then get get some hush puppies on your way back.

Crook's Corner is one of Everything is better in Chapel Hill.

17. Crook's Corner

610 W Franklin St (at Merritt Mill Rd.), Chapel Hill, NC
Southern Food Restaurant · Downtown Chapel Hill · 42 tips and reviews

Beatrice Y.Beatrice Yaxley: When they have the honey suckle sorbet, it is wonderful!

Sunrise Biscuit Kitchen is one of Everything is better in Chapel Hill.

18. Sunrise Biscuit Kitchen

8.9
1305 E Franklin St (at Meadowbrook Dr), Chapel Hill, NC
Breakfast Spot · 51 tips and reviews

BrianBrian: The best place ever.

Weaver Street Market is one of Everything is better in Chapel Hill.

19. Weaver Street Market

9.0
101 E Weaver St (at N Greensboro St), Carrboro, NC
Grocery Store · 55 tips and reviews

Karl M.Karl Murphy: Sunday brunch with music awesome - (it is a buffet). Great breads and coffee