Carolina Brewery - Chapel Hill

4.0

213 Reviews

$30 and under

Southern

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2 people

Nov 23, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 11 times today

Lively
Good for groups
Great for outdoor dining

Since 1995, we have been proudly serving the locals, students and visitors to Chapel Hill. A lot has changed in both our town and the craft beer industry since we opened our doors as the culmination of a business school plan I wrote my senior year at UNC. Today, we celebrate our North Carolina roots with a made-from-scratch menu focused on Carolina foods in a newly renovated building. I hope you enjoy a true Carolina experience here at Carolina Brewery and will look for our award winning beers on your travels throughout the Carolinas.
Cheers,
Robert Poitras
Owner/Founder

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Southern, Barbecue, Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service
Hours of operation
Mon–Thu 11:00 am–11:00 pm Fri 11:00 am–12:00 am Brunch Sat, Sun 10:00 am–2:30 pm Dinner Sat 2:30 pm–12:00 am Sun 2:30 pm–10:00 pm
Phone number
(919) 942-1800
Website
http://www.carolinabrewery.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Catering
Carolina Brewery provides catering for events held in the restaurant or offsite. In addition to plated meals and buffets, we also offer full bar service. Contact us for more details: catering@carolinabrewery.com
Private party facilities
We welcome you to explore our Private Dining options, perfect for any occasion.

Location
460 W Franklin St, Chapel Hill, NC 27516-2313
Neighborhood
Chapel Hill
Parking details
We offer free parking for our patrons which is behind our building. Access is located on Rosemary St. We do offer free valet to our guests which can be accessed at 420 W Franklin St. There are also multiple metered parking lots within walking distance as well as street side parking.
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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Chicken & Waffles$14.95
House-Made Malted Waffle, Hand-Breaded Chicken Strips, Whipped Butter, Syrup, Breakfast Potatoes
Chicken Fried Chicken & Eggs$12.95
Chicken, Gravy, 2 Eggs* Any Style, Breakfast Potatoes
Breakfast Burrito$14.95
Eggs, Potatoes, Sausage, Bacon, Mixed Cheese, Roasted Chipotle Salsa, Breakfast Potatoes, Side of Fresh Fruit
Breakfast Quesadilla$13.95
Scrambled Eggs, Cheese Blend, Sausage, Bacon, Pico de Gallo, Lettuce, Guacamole, Sour Cream, Breakfast Potatoes, Side of Fresh Fruit
Baja Omelet$14.95
Eggs, Mixed Cheese, Peppers, Onions, Pico, Avocado, Crema, Roasted Chipotle Salsa, Breakfast Potatoes
Low Country Breakfast$15.95
3 Eggs* Any Style, Bacon, Biscuit, Grits, Breakfast Potatoes
Brunch Tacos$14.95
Eggs, Sausage, Bacon, Flour Tortilla, Roasted Chipotle Salsa, Pico de Gallo, Mixed Cheese, Crema, Cotija, Breakfast Potatoes
Breakfast Burger$15.50
House-Ground Beef*, Fried Egg*, Bacon, Sharp Cheddar, Lettuce, Tomato, Onion, House Pickles, Peppercorn Mayo, Hollandaise, Hand-Cut Fries
Breakfast Nachos*$14.95
Flour Tortilla Chips, Peppers, Onions, Potatoes, Cheese Blend, Cotija, Pico, Achiote Chicken, Crema, Green Onions, Fried Egg
Breakfast Bowl$14.95
Crumbled Biscuit, Breakfast Potatoes, Bacon, Sausage, Eggs, Pico de Gallo, Mixed Cheese
Chicken Biscuit$14.95
Fried Chicken, Bacon, Pimento Cheese, House Made Pickles, Hollandaise, Breakfast Potatoes
Shrimp & Grits$18.95
Shrimp, Mushrooms, Bacon, Lemon, Green Onions, Cheese Grits
Blueberry Bread Pudding French Toast$12.95
House Made Lemon Blueberry Bread Pudding, Cream Cheese Frosting, Fresh Fruit and Bacon
Brewery Cheeseburger$14.95
House-Ground Beef*, Cheddar Cheese, Iceberg, Tomato, Onions, House Pickles, Peppercorn Mayo
House-Made Veggie Burger$13.95
Black Beans, Quinoa, Iceberg, Tomato, Onion, House Pickles, Chipotle Mayo
Grilled Chicken Sandwich$13.95
Provolone, Ranch, Lettuce, Tomato, Avocado, Pittsboro Bread Shop Bun, Hand-Cut Fries
Mixed House Salad$13.95
Grilled Chicken, Bacon, Lettuces, Quinoa, Egg, Tomatoes, Avocado, Bacon, Blue Cheese, House Dressing

Sides

Hand-Cut Fries$3.95
Coleslaw$3.95
House Chips$3.95
Black Beans & Rice$3.95
Vegetables$3.95
Fresh Fruit$3.95
Sweet Potato Fries$4.95

Brunch Drinks

Mimosas$2.00
Mimosa Mason Jar$10.00
Mimosas for the table
Bloody Marys$5.00
With house-made bloody mary mix

What 213 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.0

4 based on recent ratings

4Food
4.2Service
4.1Ambience
4Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Durham
Great for brunch
Durham
Kid-friendly
Durham
Good for groups
Durham
Great for outdoor dining
Durham
Lively

Review summary

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Carolina Brewery in Chapel Hill impresses with its "excellent brunch menu" and crafted beers. Guests rave about the "awesome" hamburgers and friendly staff. While some mention occasional service delays, the food consistently earns high praise. The casual atmosphere and seasonal specials make it a must-visit for many returning patrons.

213 Reviews

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Sharon
Western NC
1 review
1.0
1 review
Dined on November 11, 2024
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 2
We ordered fish and chips which took about 20 -25 minutes to be served once we ordered. They were overdone almost to the point of burned and very greasy. The Cole slaw was left off my order so the server had to bring mine after I requested. I shouldn’t have bothered. It was only shredded cabbage and had nothing else added. Our server was polite and always complied with our requests; however , she was not as attentive as we had to get her attention to make requests. We definitely could not recommend this restaurant to anyone wanting a quality meal.
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robert
Raleigh
20 reviews
vip
4.0
20 reviews
Dined on October 18, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
Had reservation but ended up sitting in bar area high top where it was louder than normal due to some baseball fans really into the game. We liked the Octoberfest specials: good beer and the roasted apple kraut was outstanding. Overall was fine but would have preferred to have been seated at a regular table upstairs especially now that reservations are more or less required if you don't want to wait an hour on the weekend.
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Susan
Wilmington
20 reviews
vip
4.0
20 reviews
Dined on October 5, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 3
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Great food and great service! It’s our first choice when we are in Chapel Hill. Our only disappointment was that TWO of the entrees (and one side) we tried to order were sold out.
Carolina Brewery - Chapel HillResponded on October 6, 2024
Hi Susan, Thank You for your review. We are sorry about not having some of your favorite Items yesterday. We are a made from scratch kitchen and sometimes we run out of items. We are learning from this and made adjustments. We are glad to hear you enjoyed your food and service. Hopefully on your next visit you can give us 5 stars... Thanks for being a Raving Fan!
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Claudia
Greensboro
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on September 16, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Visited with 6 people, and every one of us was very impressed with our meals. I had one of their seasonal specials, the chipotle smash burger. It was excellent! Casual atmosphere and a great place in general. I will be returning!
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David
Key West
2 reviews
3.0
2 reviews
Dined on September 7, 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 4
Overall Okay…but the experience fell short. Service was slow, with our food taking over an hour to arrive. Despite waiting nearly two hours, we had to leave before receiving the final portion of our meal. While the staff was apologetic, the delay overshadowed any positive aspects. If you’re not in a rush and don’t mind potentially incomplete meals, it might be worth a try. Otherwise, manage your expectations.
Carolina Brewery - Chapel HillResponded on September 8, 2024
Hi David, Thank you for your review. We are sorry we let you down. We sent you a private message. Again Thank You for caring and posting on your experience.
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Daniela
Mexico City
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on August 21, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The hamburguer Carolina is awesome and the crafted beers are delicious. Everyone there is super kind.
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wade
Charlotte
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on August 16, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Could use a little more staff, but the food, brews and people here are awesome. I’ll definitely be back!
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Chris
Raleigh
3 reviews
4.0
3 reviews
Dined on August 15, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Overall a solid option that is close to the heart of Chapel Hill. Nice that they had some albeit limited parking. Only bit of feedback is that it feels a bit worn…dirty back steps, kitchen floors and menus.
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James M.
Raleigh
35 reviews
vip
4.0
35 reviews
Dined on August 14, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 4
Restaurant was understaffed and service was very slow…management should have known it is move in week…
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bruce
Philadelphia
1 review
vip
5.0
1 review
Dined on August 7, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Food was great. Atmosphere as well. Everytime I’m in town I make it a point to stop in.
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Carolina Brewery - Chapel Hill offers delivery in partnership with Uber Eats. Carolina Brewery - Chapel Hill also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (919) 942-1800.

Carolina Brewery - Chapel Hill is rated 4 stars by 213 OpenTable diners.

Carolina Brewery - Chapel Hill does offer gift cards which you can purchase here.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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2 people

Nov 23, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 11 times today

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460 W Franklin St, Chapel Hill, NC 27516-2313

Additional information

Neighborhood
Chapel Hill
Hours of operation
Mon–Thu 11:00 am–11:00 pm Fri 11:00 am–12:00 am Brunch Sat, Sun 10:00 am–2:30 pm Dinner Sat 2:30 pm–12:00 am Sun 2:30 pm–10:00 pm
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Southern, Barbecue, Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
We offer free parking for our patrons which is behind our building. Access is located on Rosemary St. We do offer free valet to our guests which can be accessed at 420 W Franklin St. There are also multiple metered parking lots within walking distance as well as street side parking.
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.carolinabrewery.com/
Phone number
(919) 942-1800
Catering
Carolina Brewery provides catering for events held in the restaurant or offsite. In addition to plated meals and buffets, we also offer full bar service. Contact us for more details: catering@carolinabrewery.com
Private party facilities
We welcome you to explore our Private Dining options, perfect for any occasion.

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Carolina Brewery - Chapel Hill

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Appetizers

Potato Chip Nachos$13.95

Buffalo Chicken Wings$15.50

Entrées

Chicken & Waffles$14.95

Chicken Fried Chicken & Eggs$12.95

Breakfast Burrito$14.95

Breakfast Quesadilla$13.95

Baja Omelet$14.95

Low Country Breakfast$15.95

Brunch Tacos$14.95

Breakfast Burger$15.50

Breakfast Nachos*$14.95

Breakfast Bowl$14.95

Chicken Biscuit$14.95

Shrimp & Grits$18.95

Blueberry Bread Pudding French Toast$12.95

Brewery Cheeseburger$14.95

House-Made Veggie Burger$13.95

Grilled Chicken Sandwich$13.95

Mixed House Salad$13.95

Sides

Hand-Cut Fries$3.95

Coleslaw$3.95

House Chips$3.95

Black Beans & Rice$3.95

Vegetables$3.95

Fresh Fruit$3.95

Sweet Potato Fries$4.95

Brunch Drinks

Mimosas$2.00

Mimosa Mason Jar$10.00

Bloody Marys$5.00

Overall ratings and reviews

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Review summary

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Is Carolina Brewery - Chapel Hill currently accepting reservations?

Make a reservation

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Additional information

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