Carolina Coffee Shop - Chapel Hill

This place is wonderful! The atmosphere is fantastic and the staff is friendly. Two young ladies assisted me today and were incredibly helpful in helping me choose a sweet drink. There’s a great variety of food, beverages, and coffee to try. I visited on a Thursday morning, and the ladies prepared my drink quickly—I ordered a strawberry mocha. It was very sweet but balanced by the tartness of the strawberries, and it was expertly made. I'm not sure how it is during peak hours, but I can definitely say it’s lovely when it’s quieter. They also play a great selection of music that is calming and not too distracting for studying.

Sunday was quite busy, but the line moved quickly. I recommend that one person scout for a table while the other places the order since it's first come, first served. The coffee here is among the best I've had in a long time. The granola bowl was delicious, especially with the pecans. A big thank you to Maren, who took my order and personally delivered my coffee. Keep up the great work; you're bound for success! I would highly recommend this place.

Be prepared for long wait times on Sundays, so it's wise to plan your visit accordingly. My food has always been excellent! I highly recommend their hot chocolate—it's massive and quite satisfying, making it the perfect way to warm up on a chilly day.

Carolina Coffee Shop on Franklin is a great stop. They had our food prepared and served in lead than 10 minutes after we sat down. Coffee is excellent and various. The food menu is also extensive with breakfast brunch and lunch options. Inside the shopis a little crowded when we went in but there was plenty of outdoor seating available however, even though it was busy we had avery little wait. The servers were very nice and came to check up frequently and maintain a positive status. Very nice breakfastfor bringing family in town visiting.

I am a regular at this restaurant and each time it is a positive experience. The food is always great and there is something for everyone on the menu. I have tried and recommend the chicken and waffles and the shrimp and grits. All of the staff are verykind and consistently check in on customers to make sure they are still doing well and have full drinks. My servers have alwaysbeen happy to quickly bring out things we need like more drinks or sides. I have had Ryan V and Marie G as my servers recentlyand I have nothing but compliments. The wait times are very reasonable, of course it takes a little bit longer to be seated andget food or drinks when it is really busy but that is understandable. I love the cozy, warm, and friendly atmosphere inside therestaurant, and the outside seating right on Franklin Street is great as well and perfect for if you have pets. 1922 next door(also a part of CCS) also has good vibes and great service and I am looking forward to going there more for coffee as well onceit reopens!