A first-year's guide to food on Franklin Street

Posted Jun 7, 2022
For hotdogs, specialty burgers and cheesy tater tots, look no further than Sup Dogs. Top of the Hill serves American food with a view of Franklin and Columbia streets. Interior glass walls showcase machinery from its microbrewery, and the restaurant features a third-floor patio. When the late-night snack cravings hit, many students turn to Cosmic Cantina. (Daily Tar Heel)

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