Carrboro has a diverse food and beverage scene that emphasizes the farm to table feel. Experience our renowned local farmers’ market, locally-owned and award-winning restaurants, and diverse food and drink experiences and festivals. No matter your tastes, things just taste better in Carrboro!
Start your weekend with a speedy check in at The Hampton Inn, conveniently located in the center of Downtown Carrboro. You’re a short walk away from all that Carrboro and Chapel Hill have to offer.
Start your Carrboro adventure with a cocktail or mocktail at Atlas Bar on Main Street. You’ll find signature drinks, a curated selection of beer and wine, and light bites courtesy of their “sister” restaurant Acme. Atlas is open Wednesday-Sunday.
Walk across the street and you’ll find Tesoro, a cozy 26 seat neighborhood restaurant serving delicious food with Italian, French, and Croatian influences. Their known for their housemade pastas, carefully selection (and affordable) wines, and impeccable service. Make a reservation!
Napoli is casual Neapolitan Pizzeria in downtown Carrboro that also serves incredible artisanal gelato and has a full bar. Enjoy all of the above in their newly renovated restuarant or on their popular covered patio.
Steps outside the Hampton Inn you’ll find Grey Squirrel Coffee Co., featuring carefully sourced coffee from throughout the world, roasted with love in Carrboro. Enjoy an espresso drink, drip coffee, tea, or house-made baked goods. Sit outside for prime people watching!
This locally-owned deli has been a local favorite for decades. What’s not to love about a deli featuring New York-inspired pastrami with it’s own Southern flair. Better yet, get your pastrami on a freshly-baked buttermilk biscuit for breakfast. You’re welcome!
Locally grown and nationally known, Carrboro Farmers’ Market is home to many of the most talented growers and artisans in the region. All of the goods sold are produced within 50 miles of the Market, and the farmers and artisans themselves run the Market. Meet great folks, sample fresh food, and pick up a snack!
Located on one end of Carr Mill is Venable, a popular local bistro serving locally-sourced global comfort food. Try their honey chipotle salmon and famous fried chicken. Or, explore the world with Udon Noodles, Fish Tacos, and báhn mì.
Wedgewood Cheese Bar is part wine bar, part cheese shop, and part dinner party. Enjoy a glass of wine and a bite and be sure to try a few world-class cheeses to take home. Wedgewood is a must stop for any foodie coming to Carrboro!
Glasshalfull is renowned for its seasonal American cooking using the freshest local ingredients to create a healthy, Mediterranean-inspired feast. The wine-centric restaurant regularly hosts Saturday wine tastings with reps and winemakers. Check their website for the next tasting and enjoy and buy to take home!
Pizzeria Mercato, voted one of the best new pizza joints in America by Bon Appétit, serves bright, energetic salads, textured vegetable dishes, handmade pastas, and Neopolitan-inspired pizzas. Enjoy your meal in Mercato’s casual, vibrant, and lively dining room, where Italy meets the South.
Head back towards to hotel for a cocktail at Oakleaf. This award-winning restaurant serves sophisticated farm-to-table cuisine and is known for their tasting menus. Delicious! They also serve delicious cocktails and wines. A perfect end to any evening.
Open Eye has served as Carrboro’s living room since 1999, and is also home base for Carrboro Coffee Roasters, nationally-know for their direct relationship coffees from throughout the world. You’ll enjoy fresh coffee and espresso drinks and baked goods. Open Eye also hosts regular music and art events, so check their schedule!
Located in the heart of downtown Carrboro, Acme Food & Beverage Co. serves up some damn good food. Award winning chef Kevin Callaghan draws inspiration from the seasonal rhythms and flavors of his childhood and uses fresh local ingredients to create Southern American dishes served in their artistic dining room and under flowering vines on their shade garden patio.