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18 Essential Restaurants in Chapel Hill and Carrboro


Time-Out Restaurant: Early-risers, bleary-eyed North Carolina students, UNC sports fans, and more have been packing into this Franklin Street staple since 1978. Sutton's Drug Store: Sutton’s has served classic soda-fountain-style food since 1923. Carrburritos: Cali-style tacos, margaritas, and burritos the size of a small child’s head are the draw. (Eater)

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18 Essential Restaurants in Chapel Hill and Carrboro