Where Chapel Hill Has Gathered Since 1922
North Carolina’s oldest restaurant & A Franklin Street tradition.
Open daily 8am-3pm for breakfast, brunch, lunch, and everything in between.
Since 1922, Carolina Coffee Shop has been the living room of Chapel Hill— where first dates become anniversaries, where study sessions turn into lifelong friendships, and where three generations of Tar Heels have made memories over coffee and conversation. Carolina Coffee Shop remains locally owned and a centerpiece of any Chapel Hill Experience. We can’t wait to see you!
Reservations
Walk-ins welcome daily! For the full Coffee Shop experience, we recommend arriving early on weekends when brunch is in full swing.
Due to the high volume of traffic on the weekends, Carolina Coffee Shop reservations available are only Monday-Thursday; please call the restaurant at: (919) 942-6875
If you are looking to schedule an event at our location, please submit an event inquiry form.
About
As the oldest restaurant in North Carolina, we embrace our history and want to make you a part of it.
Menu
Whether it's our famous weekend brunch, delicious lunches and dinners, or craft beer and cocktails, we hope you enjoy!
Events
We host and cater a variety of events for all groups and sizes. Rent out our space, carve out a corner, or have us come to you.
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