Guest Guidebook to the Area
Food scene
Akai Hana Japanese Restaurant; sushi and tempura. Located in Carrboro, NC. A long-standing neighborhood favorite
Long time established and loved restaurant with a beautiful covered dining patio. They live up to their motto "Damn Good Food"
63 locals recommend
Acme Food & Beverage Co
110 E Main StLong time established and loved restaurant with a beautiful covered dining patio. They live up to their motto "Damn Good Food"
have eaten there over the last 12 years. Top flight menu with many items for the gluten-free diner.
34 locals recommend
Glasshalfull
106 S Greensboro Sthave eaten there over the last 12 years. Top flight menu with many items for the gluten-free diner.
Lantern Restaurant
423 W Franklin StFine dining with an asian inspired menu. Award winning chef
Located atop an old textile mill above the famous Haw River Ballroom with magnificent views looking west across the Haw River...beautiful sunsets.
38 locals recommend
The Eddy
1715 Saxapahaw-Bethlehem Church RdLocated atop an old textile mill above the famous Haw River Ballroom with magnificent views looking west across the Haw River...beautiful sunsets.
restaurant, general store and gas station - great food; outdoor dining; general provisions; fine wine and beer selections; Billing themselves as a "Five Star Gas Station"
49 locals recommend
Saxapahaw General Store
1735 Saxapahaw-Bethlehem Church Rdrestaurant, general store and gas station - great food; outdoor dining; general provisions; fine wine and beer selections; Billing themselves as a "Five Star Gas Station"
Great micro brewery serving artisanal beers and ales located in a historic textile mill on the Haw River
23 locals recommend
Haw River Farmhouse Ales
1713 Saxapahaw-Bethlehem Church RdGreat micro brewery serving artisanal beers and ales located in a historic textile mill on the Haw River
Authentic german baked goods and breads. Sister location to the original Guglhupf Bakery in Durham (with a restaurant and one of the best outdoor dining venues in the region
6 locals recommend
Guglhupf Bake Shop
1800 E Franklin StAuthentic german baked goods and breads. Sister location to the original Guglhupf Bakery in Durham (with a restaurant and one of the best outdoor dining venues in the region
Guglhupf Bakery, Cafe & Biergarten
2706 Durham-Chapel Hill BlvdIf in Durham it's a must visit
The best pizzas and other entrees owned by Gabe Barker the son to two James Beard Award winners. Excellent friendly service in an informal atmosphere.
23 locals recommend
Pizzeria Mercato
408 W Weaver StThe best pizzas and other entrees owned by Gabe Barker the son to two James Beard Award winners. Excellent friendly service in an informal atmosphere.
Wide selection of farm produce, prepared foods, flowers and more - spring, summer, fall
54 locals recommend
Carrboro Farmers Market
301 W Main StWide selection of farm produce, prepared foods, flowers and more - spring, summer, fall
Nationally known Coop - grocery with generous outdoor seating beloved gathering place
176 locals recommend
Weaver Street Market
101 E Weaver StNationally known Coop - grocery with generous outdoor seating beloved gathering place
Vimala's Curryblossom Cafe
431 W Franklin StTalullas
456 W Franklin StMaple View Farm Ice Cream
6900 Rocky Ridge RdGreat outdoor shaded park-like seating with terrace leading down to Bolin Creek
52 locals recommend
Caffè Driade
1215 E Franklin StGreat outdoor shaded park-like seating with terrace leading down to Bolin Creek
Open Eye Cafe
101 S Greensboro St¡¡¡COFFEE~COFFEE~GREAT~COFFEE!!!
Squid's Restaurant
1201 Fordham BlvdGood job with fresh and fried seafood
Basically good and well priced with a wide array of menu choices and a small grocery attached
71 locals recommend
Mediterranean Deli, Bakery, and Catering
454 W Franklin StBasically good and well priced with a wide array of menu choices and a small grocery attached
Neal's Deli
100 E Main StPerforming Arts on UNC Campus
Carolina Performing Arts
114 E Cameron AveWorld class performing arts
A premier theater company housed in the renowed Paul Green Theater on the UNC campus
6 locals recommend
PlayMakers Repertory Company
120 Country Club RdA premier theater company housed in the renowed Paul Green Theater on the UNC campus
Performing Arts Duke University
Duke Performances
2010 Campus Drivehttps://dukeperformances.duke.edu
Held every summer at Duke Univeristy and Durham Perform Arts Center (DPAC) downtown Durham
American Dance Festival
715 Broad StHeld every summer at Duke Univeristy and Durham Perform Arts Center (DPAC) downtown Durham
Art Gallery
FRANK Gallery
370 S Estes DrHome to works by a host for talented artists in the visual arts
Concert & Performing Arts
Beautiful venue for concerts and other performing arts
244 locals recommend
DPAC - Durham Performing Arts Center
123 Vivian StreetBeautiful venue for concerts and other performing arts
Restored movie theater in Downtown Durham near restaurants, bars and other entertainment
104 locals recommend
Carolina Theatre
309 W Morgan StRestored movie theater in Downtown Durham near restaurants, bars and other entertainment
Koka Booth Amphitheatre
8003 Regency Pkwy600 person music venue located in a restored historic textile mill on the banks of the Haw River. Top flight acoustics and environment beloved by bands from all over the country
28 locals recommend
Haw River Ballroom
1711 Saxapahaw-Bethlehem Church Rd600 person music venue located in a restored historic textile mill on the banks of the Haw River. Top flight acoustics and environment beloved by bands from all over the country
Cat’s Cradle
300 E Main StLoved for decades for emerging bands and solo artists
University Educational Center
Offers lectures on various topics of interest throughout the academic year at UNC
FedEx Global Education Center
301 Pittsboro StreetOffers lectures on various topics of interest throughout the academic year at UNC