2023 Official Chapel Hill/Orange County, NC Accessibility Guide

2023

Chapel Hill/Orange County, North Carolina

ACCESSIBILITY GUIDE

The Official Accessibility Guide to Disability-Friendly Restaurants & Hotels in Chapel Hill/Orange County, North Carolina

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Welcome to Orange County, North Carolina Planning a trip is always exciting, and traveling can bring wonderful experiences, but when traveling with physical limitations or even small children, the unknown can easily become frustrating. This guide aims to provide as much information as possible about what any body dining or staying in a hotel in Hillsborough, Chapel Hill or Carrboro might encounter.

Between May and December of 2022, visits were made to each hotel, restaurant, cafe, coffee shop, and brewery in operation at the time, and data pertinent to visitors with physical limits were collected, such as where the nearest handicap parking is, how heavy entry doors are, what the seating is like, the type of service, specifics of the restroom accommodations, and if there’s a diaper changing table.

Visits to every listing were conducted between May 2022 and January 2023, so phone numbers and website addresses have been included to make it easy for you to check hours of operation and make reservations or ask questions.

Detailed Explanation of Restaurant Guide (includes cafes, coffee shops, and breweries) Wondering why the names are in different colors? They correspond to a color-coded map. Find the area on the map where you are staying or planning to spend time sightseeing, then look for listings of that color to locate choices that fit your needs and tastes.

Parking: This will tell you if the restaurant has a private parking lot, is in a shopping center, or, if in a downtown area, where to find the nearest handicap parking (HP). The downtowns of Hillsborough and Chapel Hill have both street parking and municipal parking lots. Downtown Carrboro only has a few street spaces, and 12 municipal parking lots (See https://visitcarrboro.com/maps-and-parking/). Only downtown Chapel Hill requires payment for parking, but if you have a handicap parking plaque or license plate, you can park in any marked town space for free without fear of being ticketed or towed — including in the Welcome Center parking lot. If it’s open, please come in and see us, but when we are closed, feel free to park there if it’s convenient to where you are going. A valuable parking guide for downtown Chapel Hill is the website, Park on the Hill (https://parkonthehill.com), updated by the Town of Chapel Hill, with a map of HP spaces.

Seating: Booths, tables and chairs (T/C), bar seating, high top tables with tall chairs, step-up booths; inside dining, outside dining — all these specifics are listed here, as well as a description of the space around the seating. In many places, tables were removed to allow social distancing during the pandemic, so if you are using this guide after risks have lifted, space may be more limited than listed. Entrance doors will be noted here if it is either exceptionally easy to open or heavy; or if it is difficult in some other way to enter. Also, exceptional ambience (quiet, loud music, elegant, etc.) is mentioned here.

Service: This category lets you know before you arrive if you will be ordering at a counter (and possibly lining up), and if so, if they will bring the food to you or require you to go back for it. If needed, ask to have your order delivered!

Restrooms (RR): Gender neutral (G/N) restrooms in Orange County are all large rooms and wonderfully convenient for wheelchair users who need assistance from an opposite sex partner. Single room and stall restrooms are both noted with anomalies listed — if a stall is too narrow or not deep enough for larger chairs, a measurement is included; if there’s a cabinet under the sink, or if paper towels or a light switch are high, it is noted. The door “weight” is provided with ratings of: easy, medium, medium heavy, and heavy.

Lastly, a Diaper Changing Table is noted with DCT.

Chapel Hill/Orange County, North Carolina

RESTAURANTS (A-Z)

KEY: INFORMATION: NAME, ADDRESS & PHONE PARKING: HANDICAP (HP) SEATING: TABLES/CHAIRS (T/C)

RESTROOMS (RR) GENDER NEUTRAL (G/N) DIAPER CHANGING TABLE (DCT) WEBSITE LINK

SERVICE: FULL, COUNTER, OR SELF

Parking Note: A vehicle displaying a valid handicap parking tag or license plate can park in any marked public space for free without being ticketed or towed.

Restaurant Name Colors: Denote their geographical area; refer to color-coded map below.

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401 Main

Acme

Street parking or public lot at 602 W. Rosemary St.,corner of Sunset Dr.

Reservable HP in back with easy patio entry. NOTE: Front door/sidewalk entrance has inside step

401 E. Main St., Carrboro 919-390-3598

110 E. Main St., Carrboro 919-929-2263

Various outdoor seating areas with ramps, boardwalk and brick walkways; few T/C inside

T/C; cozy, mellow, dim lights, low pile carpet

Full service

Full service

Stall requires side transfer; easy door

Tight women’s stall (44” to close door); medium heavy door

https://401main.com

https://acmecarrboro.com

411 West

411 W. Franklin St., Chapel Hill 919-967-2782

Akai Hana

206 W. Main St., Carrboro 919-942-6848

HP in lot next door at 415 W. Franklin Street

HP in front with short ramp in

T/C in three vibrant dining rooms that can be quite loud when busy

Standard chairs at sushi bar; T/C in two bright, open dining rooms; patio T/C, some umbrellas

Full service

Full service

Large stall; easy door

G/N; first room is most spacious; second room has DCT; heavy doors

https://www.411west.com

https://www.akaihana.com

1922 Cafe

138 E. Franklin St., Chapel Hill 919-942-6875

Alfredo’s Pizza Villa

HP across the street at 149 E. Franklin, 111 Henderson St.; or Rosemary/Columbia lot

201 S. Estes Dr., Chapel Hill 919-726-3296

T/C, couch; spacious, quiet

HP in shopping center

Counter orders

Booths, T/C; large patio dining with T/C

G/N; easy door https://www.carolinacoffeeshop.com 4

Al’s Burger Shack

Order at high counter; pick up or ask for food delivery

708 Market St., Chapel Hill 919-914-6694

Large stall; medium door

HP in front

https://www.alfredospizzavilla.com

Outdoor T/C; picnic tables; inside mostly high tops

Alpaca Peruvian Charcoal Chicken

Order at counter, food brought to table

237 S. Elliott St., Chapel Hill 919-338-2962

G/N, heavy door; DCT https://www.alsburgershack.com

HP, shopping center Booths, T/C; outdoor, T/C

Amante Gourmet Pizza 300 E. Main St., Carrboro 919-929-3330

Counter order; meal delivered Single room; medium heavy door; DCT

HP, parking lot

https://www.alpacachicken.com

Narrow dining room with T/C, tight for wheelchair; seating outside under umbrellas

Al’s Burger Shack

516 W. Franklin St., Chapel Hill 919-904-7659

Counter order; delivered to table Behind counter with 28” clearance; large single; easy door

HP on street at 415 W. Franklin St.; lot on S. Graham St. or HP at 115 S. Roberson St. lot

https://amantepizza.com

All seating outside; high tables with benches under year-round covering; or at standard picnic tables under umbrellas on patio

American Hero

640 N. Churton St., Hillsborough 919-732-1900

Counter order; pick up at window; wheelchair entry through side door NOTE: when busy, order line goes out front door, down steps

H/P in front; ramp to door Spacious, T/C Order at counter, delivered to table

G/N; easy door

Large single; easy door

https://www.alsburgershack.com

https://americanherorestaurant.com 5

Anna Maria’s Pizzeria

Full service

104 W. Hwy. 54, Carrboro 919-929-1877

Ramps to access two G/N rooms; the one on the left has space for wheelchair; easy door

HP in front with curb cut; shopping center

http://www.antoniashillsborough.com

Dining room with booths on one side, T/C on other; wide areas

Armadillo Grill

Order; food delivered

120 E. Main St., Carrboro 919-929-4669

Single room, easy door; men’s room around a corner with 27” clearance

Private gravel lot on Roberson St. near side entry; or municipal lot across street

http://www.annamariasnc.com

Heavy wooden T/C inside, tight; spacious patio with T/C

Anna Maria’s Pizzeria

670 N. Churton St., Hillsborough 919-245-1900

Line up in wide area for counter order; pick up from high counter when called

2 H/P spaces in front with curb cut; shopping center

Large stall; heavy door https://armadillogrill.com

Spacious; T/C Order; food delivered

Bartaco

Large single; easy door

201 S. Estes Dr., Chapel Hill 910-807-8226

http://www.annamariasnc.com

HP, shopping center

Antonia’s

Booths, T/C inside; T/C on partially covered patio; high energy, loud music

101 N. Churton St., Hillsborough 919-643-7722

Full service; order by scanning QR code on table for menu; or ask server

HP in lot behind, off King Street; one step up to enter dining room in historic building; call about side entrance (or eat outside)

Large stall; very heavy door https://bartaco.com

T/C; inside might be tight for large wheelchair; T/C on front sidewalk

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Ben & Jerry’s

Blue’s on Franklin

Rosemary/Columbia lot; HP at 306 W. Franklin St. or 149 E. Franklin St.

HP in front

102 W. Franklin St., Chapel Hill 919-967-9068

110 W. Franklin St., Chapel Hill 919-240-5060

Several T/C inside and on sidewalk

Entrance ramp; T/C; most accessible dining outside (split levels inside)

Counter order

Counter order; ask for delivery to table

G/N; medium door

Large stall; easy door; DCT

https://www.benjerry.com/chapelhill

https://bluesonfranklin.com

Bin 54 Steak and Cellar

Bluebird

1201-M Raleigh Road, Chapel Hill 919-969-1155

601 Meadowmont Village Cir., Chapel Hill 919-213-9882

HP in front; heavy, thick, wooden front door

HP, retail center

Romantic dining room with booths, banquettes; dim lighting

Fine French dining at bistro T/C wellspaced from other diners; tile flooring

Full service

Full service

G/N; full length mirror; medium door

Large stall; slightly heavy door

https://www.bin54chapelhill.com

https://www.bluebirdnc.com

Blue Dogwood Public Market

Bombolo

306 W. Franklin St., Chapel Hill 919-717-0404

764 MLK Jr. Blvd., Chapel Hill 919-914-6374

HP at 306 W. Franklin St.; or at Welcome Center, 308 W. Franklin St.

Four HP spaces in private lot; access sidewalk by Root Cellar, around corner

Inside T/C; couches; outside T/C, picnic tables

T/C and banquettes in intimate, dimly lit dining room

At back of strip of shops off Franklin Street, a collection of vendors; ethnic cuisines at kiosks inside; order/pick up

Full service

G/N; heavy door; DCT

Down long hallway; G/N, high mirror; easy door

https://www.bluedogwood.com

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Bonchon

Counter order; will deliver to table on request

205 E. Franklin St., Chapel Hill 984-234-0788

G/N; easy door; DCT

HP at 111 Henderson St., 149 E. Franklin; or Rosemary/Columbia Streets lot

https://www.brandweinsbagels.com

T/C with wide areas

Breakaway

Full service

410 N. Greensboro St., Carrboro 984-234-3296

16” between toilet and toilet paper for transferring; hard to close stall door with chair inside; medium door; DCT

Four HP spaces in front at curb cut; private lot

https://locations.bonchon.com

T/C in dining room and on patio, spacious Order, sit, delivered

Botanist and Barrel

105 Persimmon Hill Lane, Cedar Grove 919-644-7777

G/N down several wide hallways; medium heavy door

Large HP pad north of main driveway (watch GPS closely); speed limit 45 on two-lane road

http://breakawaync.co/carrboro-menu

If in wheelchair, use main entrance (at HP) for escort through winery to graveled back gathering area with T/C

3120 Environ Way, Chapel Hill 919-636-4636

Brenz Pizza Co.

HP in front; or free garage with easy HP parking

Call for schedule of live music and pizza; very accommodating

Most seating is high-tops with fastened stools; three banquettes with T/C

Large single; easy door https://www.botanistandbarrel.com

Wide entrance and ordering area with low counter

Brandwein’s Bagels

Single; easy door

505 W. Rosemary St., Chapel Hill 919-240-7071

https://brenzpizzaco.com

HP in lot on east side Easy entrance; spacious areas inside and out with T/C; also easy curbside pickup on Graham Street 8

Brixx Wood-Fired Pizza

Carolina Brewery

HP near door in small retail center

Metered street; HP across street at 415 W. Franklin or 115 S. Roberson St. lots

501 Meadowmont Village Cir., Chapel Hill 919-929-1942

460 W. Franklin St., Chapel Hill 919-942-1800

Booths, T/C in tight dining room; large patio with 12 T/C with umbrellas Full service

Dining room has step up booths, high top tables and 2 T/C in front window; sidewalk dining with T/C

Large stall; heavy door; with DCT

Full service

https://brixxpizza.com

Single; heavy door; DCT https://www.carolinabrewery.com

Bruegger’s Bagels

1800 E. Franklin St., Chapel Hill 919-929-5524

Carolina Coffee Shop

138 E. Franklin St., Chapel Hill 919-942-6875

Two HP spaces in front, shopping center Outside at T/C until indoor seating returns

HP across the street at 149 E. Franklin, 111 Henderson St.; or Rosemary/Columbia lot

Order online or at counter for takeout or outside

Inside booths, T/C, spacious; outdoor T/C Full service

Single; easy door

Large stall; easy door; DCT

https://www.brueggers.com

https://www.carolinacoffeeshop.com

Buns Burgers & Fries

Carrburritos

107 N. Columbia St., Chapel Hill 919-240-4746

711 W. Rosemary St., Carrboro 919-933-8226

HP at pay lot across Columbia St. at corner of Rosemary St.

HP in small private parking lot in front (quite tight)

Entrance ramp from sidewalk, tight turn; T/C, spacious

Wooden T/C in small dining room; more room at T/C on canopied patio

Counter order; request table delivery

Order from wide line area, delivered to table

Large stall; high mirror; easy door; DCT

G/N; heavy door

https://bunsofchapelhill.com

https://carrburritos.com/carrboro 9

(The) Casual Pint

Chimney Indian Kitchen & Bar

HP, shopping center

HP in parking lot next to entrance; at 308 W. Franklin St. (Welcome Center); or lot on Mallette St. behind Chipotle

201 S. Elliott St, Chapel Hill 919-967-2626

306 W. Franklin St., Chapel Hill 984-234-3671

Spacious areas with T/C inside or on large patio Full service

Wide doors and spaces, booths, T/C; quiet, elegant

G/N with automatic lights; heavy door

Full Service

https://chapelhill.thecasualpint.com

G/N; heavy door https://www.chimneyindiankitchen.com

Cat Tales Cat Cafe

431 W. Franklin St., Chapel Hill 843-345-5289

China Wok

104 NC Hwy. 54 W., Carrboro 919-929-9988

HP behind courtyard at 115 S. Roberson St.

HP in shopping center

Play with the cats in an accessible downstairs space with two chairs and floor cushions; reservations strongly recommended

T/C with space in small dining area Order, pick-up Stall; sink a little high; easy door

Self-serve snacks, beverages

http://chinawokcarrboro.com

G/N; easy door

Chipotle Mexican Grill

https://cattalescatcafe.com

301 W. Franklin St., Chapel Hill 919-942-2091

CAVA

79 S. Elliott Rd., Chapel Hill 919-636-5800

HP in front or public lot behind off Mallette St.

HP, shopping center T/C inside and outside

Heavy entry door; wide areas for waiting in line; booths; T/C inside and on sheltered patio

Made as you order

Made as you order; assistance if needed

G/N; heavy door

Large stall; heavy door

https://cava.com

https://www.chipotle.com 10

Chipotle Mexican Grill

Made as you order; assistance if needed

1490 Fordham Blvd., Chapel Hill 919-929-9324

G/N; medium heavy door

HP, shopping center

https://www.choptsalad.com

Small, crowded area for lining up; some standard T/C, most fixed high top T/C inside; T/C outside with umbrellas

Clean Juice

1800 E. Franklin St., Chapel Hill 919-590-5133

Made as you order; assistance if needed

HP, shopping center

RR: Single; easy door.

Low bar with chairs on windowed wall; high bar with stools other side; T/C outside

https://www.chipotle.com

Counter order

Cholanad

G/N; heavy door

310 W. Franklin St., Chapel Hill 800-246-5262

https://www.cleanjuice.com

Park at 308 W. Franklin St. (Welcome Center); or at 422 W. Franklin St.

Coco Expresso, Bistro & Bar

Large dining room with three T/C along front window; rest of seating is step-up booths and high tops; outdoor T/C accessible through bar

101 Glen Lennox Dr., Chapel Hill 919-883-9003

HP in front, or free garage parking with flat surfaces

Full service

T/C inside and out; wide spaces; quiet music

Large stall; heavy door; DCT

Counter order; delivered

https://cholanad.com

G/N; easy door

Chopt

https://cocochapelhill.com

1800 E. Franklin St, Chapel Hill 919-240-7660

Colonial Inn

HP, shopping center

153 W. King St., Hillsborough 984-789-4455

T/C; banquettes inside; T/C with umbrellas on wide patio

H/P in front, unloading onto sidewalk; ramp onto porch nearby; curb cut is at other end of porch if needed T/C, snug dining room 11

Full-service

Order; pick up

Spacious stall; easy door

Down the hall, key required; stall door won’t close with most wheelchairs inside; heavy door

http://colonialinn-nc.com

http://www.cosmiccantina.com

(The) Colorado Burrito

122 S. Churton St., Hillsborough 919-245-3335

Craftboro Brewing Depot

101 Two Hills Dr. #180, Carrboro 919-240-4400

One HP space in front on Churton St. Wooden tables and chairs; ample room

Two HP spaces in private lot with sidewalk to door

Full service

T/C inside, generous space; picnic tables outside

Men’s room is only ADA restroom; single room; easy door

Order at bar; will bring to table on request

https://bit.ly/3YDAYIT

G/N with automatic lights; medium heavy door; DCT

Coronato Pizza

101 Two Hills Dr. #140, Carrboro 919-240-4804

https://craftborobrewing.com

Two HP spaces in front

Crossroads Chapel Hill

211 Pittsboro St., Chapel Hill 919-918-2777

T/C in several small groupings with wide space; outdoor T/C with covering

Valet parking at Carolina Inn

Full service G/N with automatic lights; easy door

Main room mostly high tops; T/C in second dining room

https://www.coronatopizza.com

Full service

Cosmic Cantina

Large private stall at back of other stalls; medium heavy door; DCT

128 E. Franklin St., Chapel Hill 919-960-3955

https://www.destinationhotels.com/ carolina-inn/crossroads-chapel-hill

HP across the street at 149 E. Franklin or 111 Henderson St.; Rosemary/ Columbia lot T/C; very tight space 12

Dame’s Chicken & Waffles

Dunkin’ Donuts

HP at 149 E. Franklin, 111 Henderson St.; or Rosemary/Columbia lot

HP with curb cut, private lot; easy front door

147 E. Franklin St., Chapel Hill 919-240-4228

1509 E. Franklin St., Chapel Hill 919-530-0053

T/C; booths; quiet, bright,

T/C, banquette; well spaced

Counter service

Counter order; delivered

Large single; heavy door

G/N, cabinet under sink; DCT

https://lwww.dunkindonuts.com

https://dameschickenwaffles.com

El Restaurante Ixtapa

162 Exchange Park Ln., Hillsborough 919-644-6944

Deli Edison

630 Weaver Dairy Rd., Chapel Hill 919-929-7700

Private gravel parking lot, no HP

HP in front

Indoor T/C, enclosed patio T/C, outdoor T/C and picnic tables/benches

T/C in bright, spacious dining room or picnic tables outside

Full service

Counter order; delivered G/N; easy door

Passageway to RRs only 22” wide with turn into short 22” wide hallway and turn into 22” wide doorway; easy door.

https://deliedison.com

https://ixtapa.homestead.com

Elements

Dingo Dog Brewing Co.

2110 Environ Way, Chapel Hill 919-537-8780

410 N. Greensboro St., Carrboro [no phone]

HP in front; or free garage with easy HP parking

Four HP spaces; small retail strip T/C on patio and inside

Tranquil dining rooms; T/C; covered patio dining

Counter order; will deliver to table if needed

Full service; reservations suggested

G/N; easy door

Large stall; full length mirror; medium door

https://www.dingodogbrewing.com

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Epilogue Books Chocolate Brews

First Watch

HP at 149 E. Franklin, 111 Henderson St.; or Rosemary/Columbia lot

HP, in front; or free garage with easy HP parking

Quiet bookshop with coffee bar; various seating areas with room for wheelchair

Booths, banquettes/chairs; spacious area up front with T/C; outside, seven T/C with umbrellas

109 E. Franklin St., Chapel Hill 919-913-5045

1101 Environ Way, Chapel Hill 919-537-8488

Counter order

Full service

G/N, easy door; DCT

Large stall; slightly heavy door

https://epiloguebookcafe.com

https://www.firstwatch.com

Fiesta Grill

Flying Biscuit Cafe

3307 Hwy 54 W, Carrboro 919-928-9002

201 S. Estes Dr., Chapel Hill 919-537-8974

HP pad on side with paved entry, private lot

HP, shopping center

A few T/C with ample space in two small dining rooms; could be wait for table

T/C, booths inside; T/C patio

Full service

Full service, spacious

Single room; odd angle to enter women’s room; paper towels high; easy door

Large single; heavy door https://flyingbiscuit.com

http://www.fiestagrill.us

Four Corners

Firehouse Subs

175 E. Franklin St., Chapel Hill 919-537-8230

1726 Fordham Blvd., Chapel Hill 984-999-4793

HP at 149 E. Franklin, 111 Henderson St.; or Rosemary/Columbia lot

HP at front door

Not accessible by wheelchair; seating on main floor; all high top

T/C inside and on patio Order at low counter; ask for delivery to table, pickup counter very high

Full service

Single room; easy door

Large single; medium door

https://www.firehousesubs.com

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Franklin Motors Beer Garden

Full service

Street parking or in lot next door

Handicap stall in women’s room used for storage, other stalls don’t have space to close door with wheelchair; easy door

601 W. Franklin St., Chapel Hill 919-869-7090

Well packed gravel grounds with mostly picnic tables; some T/C; and upstairs seating, all outdoors

http://www.thegourmetkingdom.com

Order at the bar and/or food truck; no cash transactions

200 N. Greensboro St., Carrboro 919-240-7000

Grata Diner

G/N; medium door

HP on north side of Carr Mill Mall near CVS, off N. Greensboro St.

https://www.franklinmotors.net

Mostly booths, space for wheelchair; some T/C; T/C on covered patio

Glasshalfull

Pick up menus; seat yourself; order at counter; drinks and food served

106 S. Greensboro St., Carrboro 919-967-9784

Wheelchair users use mall RR immediately outside Grata’s entrance; medium heavy door

HP in private parking lot, sidewalk to front door Roomy dining room with booths, banquette and chairs; or outdoors garden area with T/C on compacted gravel

https://gratadiner.com

Gray Squirrel Coffee Co.

Full service Large stall; medium door

360 E. Main St., Carrboro [no phone]

https://glasshalfull.net

HP in lot, retail center T/C inside and on patio in large, open areas

Gourmet Kingdom

301 E. Main St., Carrboro 919-932-7222

Order at counter G/N; medium heavy door

Call for parking suggestion if using wheelchair; small private lot

https://www.graysquirrelcoffee.com

Wide open space since removing buffet bar; booths, some T/C

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Grk Yeero

Hawthorne and Wood

HP at 149 E. Franklin, 111 Henderson St.; or Rosemary/Columbia lot

HP, in front; or free garage with easy HP parking

T/C, spacious

Multiple elegant rooms with banquette or booth seating; patio dining

169 E. Franklin St., Chapel Hill 919-240-7622

3140 Environ Way, Chapel Hill 919-240-4337

Counter order; delivered

Full service; reservations suggested

Large single; medium door

Large stall; full length mirror; heavy door

https://www.grkyeero.com

https://hawthorneandwood.com

Guglhupf Bakery

Heavenly Buffaloes

1800 E. Franklin St., Chapel Hill 919-914-6511

407 W. Franklin St., Chapel Hill 919-914-6717

HP, shopping center Small patio T/C, umbrella

HP at 409 W. Franklin St. (McDonald’s) or lot next to 411 West

Order from the case; wide area; Counter order, delivery on request

T/C, spacious inside; 4 small T/C outdoors and long wooden tables/benches

No RR

Order; delivered to table

https://guglhupf.com

G/N; medium heavy door https://www.heavenlybuffaloes.com

Hawkers Asian Street Food

201 S. Estes Dr. #400A, Chapel Hill 919-415-1799

Hibachi & Company

HP, shopping center

153 E. Franklin St., Chapel Hill 919-903-8428

T/C inside and covered patio; loud music

HP at 149 E. Franklin, 111 Henderson St.; or Rosemary/Columbia lot

Full service

T/C in crowded space

Large stall; medium door; DCT

Counter order; pick up

https://eathawkers.com

Large single; medium heavy door https://www.hibachicompany.com 16

Hibachi Poke

Hillsborough BBQ Company

HP, shopping center

HP parking pad in gravel lot across street at crosswalk

1808 MLK Jr. Blvd., Chapel Hill 919-914-6210

236 S. Nash St., Hillsborough 919-732-4647

Spacious with T/C Counter order; delivered

Easy access, roomy, T/C; patio T/C and picnic tables

Single; medium heavy door

Full service inside and out

https://www.hibachipokech.com

G/N; full length mirror; easy door https://hillsboroughbbq.com

Hickory Tavern

370-110 E. Main St., Carrboro 919-942-7417

Honeysuckle Tea House

8871 Pickards Meadow Rd., Chapel Hill (west of Carrboro) 919-903-9131

Two HP in garage near entrance Mostly booths; few T/C inside; five T/C on year-round spacious covered patio

Ride out of town; gravel parking lot, take wooden ramp inside

Full service

T/C inside and out; hard-packed ground around playground areas and gardens

RR: Spacious handicap stall; paper towel holder is 4’10” high; heavy door

Counter order

https://thehickorytavern.com

G/N; heavy door

Hillsborough Bakeshop & Pasta Co. 110 S. Churton St., Hillsborough 919-732-6261

https://www.thehoneysuckleteahouse.com

Hong Kong Chinese

602-R Jones Ferry Road, Carrboro 919-942-0850

HP at 124 S. Churton St. or lot off King St. T/C with banquette/pew seating along walls; outdoor T/C

HP, shopping center No available seating

Order at counter; food and drinks delivered

Take out only

Large single; medium door

No available RR

https://www.hillsboroughbakeshop.com

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Hunam Chinese

Il Palio

HP, small shopping center

HP in front or back with automatic doors

Booths in spacious, quiet dining room

T/C ; ample space in elegant dining room

Full service

Full service

Single room; cabinet under sink, space to turn; medium heavy door

Take elevator to second floor, turn right; single room; medium heavy door

https://www.hunamrestaurant.net

https://ilpalio.com

790 MLK, Jr. Blvd., Chapel Hill 919-967-6133

1505 E. Franklin St., Chapel Hill 919-918-2545

Imbibe

HWY 55 Burgers, Shakes & Fries

108 Henderson St., Chapel Hill 919-636-6469

601 Hampton Point, Hillsborough 919-732-3734

HP at 111 Henderson St.; Wallace Deck at 150 E. Rosemary St.; or street parking

H/P in front with curb cut; shopping center Booths, T/C in spacious dining room

Easy entry; T/C, tight but manageable space dimly lit; vibrant

Full service

Full service

Large stall; heavy door

30” between toilet and stall door; RR entry door sticks, medium heavy

https://hwy55.com

https://108henderson.com

I Love New York Pizza

Italian Pizzeria III

106 W. Franklin St., Chapel Hill 919-769-3733

508 W. Franklin St., Chapel Hill 919-968-4671

HP in lot on corner of Rosemary and Columbia streets

HP on street at 415 W. Franklin; lot on S. Graham St. or HP at 115 S. Roberson St. lot

Benches along wall with T/C; wide aisle; other side of room, high bar with chairs; loud music

Booths with wide areas for chair on end

Counter service

Counter order; pick up

Single; heavy door

Single; easy door

https://i-love-new-york-pizza.business.site

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Iza Whiskey and Eats

Joe Van Gogh

HP in several locations in lot on premises

HP, shopping center

T/C inside in close dining room and outside on large patio with umbrellas and heaters; tight when busy

T/C inside and outside

Full service

G/N; easy door

G/N; medium heavy door

https://www.joevangogh.com

370 E. Main St., Carrboro 919-537-8645

1129 AD Weaver Dairy Rd, Chapel Hill 919-967-2002

Counter order/pick up

http://www.izaeats.com

Jujube

1201-L Raleigh Road, Chapel Hill 919-960-0555

J & F Kitchen

155 Mayo St., Hillsborough 919-245-8463

HP in front T/C; wide aisle; or large screened patio; dim lighting; cozy

HP in shopping center Small dining room with several booths and T/C

Full service

Full service

G/N; medium heavy door

Single; light switch behind door; easy door

https://www.jujuberestaurant.com

https://jandfkitchen.weebly.com

Kahlovera Street Tacos

504 Meadowmont Village Cir., Chapel Hill 984-999-4537

Jack’s Country Restaurant

HP, retail center

121 Rebecca Dr., Hillsborough 919-732-7022

T/C; wide area

HP in front

Full service

T/C, roomy

Large stall; slightly heavy door; DCT

Full service

https://www.kahloveratacos.com

Single; paper towels high; easy door https://bit.ly/3RIYOAt 19

Kim’s Bake Shop

Full service; plated sushi selections conveyed around sushi bar; you choose; plate colors determine bill

Street, or HP in lot behind shops (enter off King Street), access through pedestrian alley from parking lot

G/N, easy door

111 N. Churton St., Hillsborough 919-932-0134

https://www.kuramasushinoodle.com

T/C inside and out

La Hacienda

Counter order (to see what’s there!)

1813 Fordham Blvd., Chapel Hill 919-967-0207

Single; medium door

HP in front in private parking lot

https://www.downtownpies.com

Two roomy dining rooms with booths, some T/C; large patio

Kipos

1800 E. Franklin St., Chapel Hill 919-425-0760

Full service ADA stall tight if assistance required with transfer; high sink with cabinet; medium heavy door

HP, shopping center Two enticing dining rooms with T/C inside; large covered patio with wellspaced T/C

https://facebook.com/lahaciendachapelhill

Full service

La Macaron French Pastries 140 W. Franklin St., Chapel Hill 984-234-3023

Large stall; heavy door. https://www.kiposchapelhill.com

Parking garage behind restaurant off Rosemary St.; or HP at 306 W. Franklin St.

Kurama Sushi & Noodle Express

Large interior vertical handlebar on heavy door; open space with T/C inside and out

105 N. Columbia St., Chapel Hill 919-968-4747

Counter service

HP in lot across street at corner of Rosemary and Columbia streets

No RR

Low circular sushi bar with chairs; ample space; T/C around perimeter of dining room

https://lemacaron-us.com

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Lantern

Full service

423 W. Franklin St., Chapel Hill 919-969-8846

Large stall; easy door

HP in lot next door at 427 W. Franklin St. or lot at 415 W. Franklin St.

http://www.laresidencedining.com

Make reservations to learn of three accessible dining areas, all with T/C

La Vita Dolce & Gelato Bar 610 Market St., Chapel Hill 919-968-1635

Full service

HP in front

Single; heavy door

T/C inside and out

https://www.lanternrestaurant.com

Counter order G/N, easy door

Lanza’s Cafe

601 W. Main St., Carrboro 919-967-9398

https://www.lavitadolcecafe.com

HP on west side, off Main Street, only approach accessible by wheelchair

Lime & Lemon Indian Grill & Bar

Various T/C in tight space highly populated with young people on laptops; outdoor seating, some accessible by wheelchair

HP, retail center

100 Meadowmont Village Cir., Chapel Hill 984-234-3409

Booths and banquettes inside in spacious, elegant dining room; outside dining with nine T/C

Order at counter; pick-up Short ramp with lip at bottom, into hallway leading to RR with large stall; medium heavy door

Full service Large private stall; sink with cabinet, space to turn chair; heavy door into RR hallway, and into RR

https://lanzascafe.com

La Residence

https://www.lnlrestaurant.com

202 W. Rosemary St., Chapel Hill 919-967-2506 Call for parking info or park at 140 W. Franklin St. garage, entrance across the street on Rosemary Enter historic house under yellow awning; T/C indoors and on romantic patio 21

Linda’s Bar & Grill

Full service

203 E. Franklin St., Chapel Hill 919-933-6663

Large stall; full length mirror; heavy door; DCT

HP at 111 Henderson St., 149 E. Franklin St.; Wallace Deck, 150 E. Rosemary St.; or Rosemary/Columbia lot

https://luchatigre.com

Luna Rotisserie Empanadas

Wooden booths and seats; two T/C inside; outside T/C

307 E. Main St., Carrboro 919-537-8958

Full service

HP in lot across the street; or public parking lot at 602 W. Rosemary St., corner of Sunset Street

G/N; large stall; cabinet under sink; medium door https://www.lindas-bar.com

Spacious with T/C inside or on large covered/heated patio

Los Altos

Full service

126 W. King St., Hillsborough 919-241-4177

Stall; medium heavy door with doorstop

Inside old building, narrow doors; accessible through Thomas Stevens Gallery hallway, next door

https://www.lunarotisserie.com

Heavy wooden T/C in small dining room; small patio dining

1129 Weaver Dairy Rd., Chapel Hill 919-904-7393

Magone Italian Grill & Pizza

Full service

HP, shopping center

Down next-door hallway; men’s room not accessible by wheelchair; women’s room tight (39” clearance); easy door

T/C; booths; wide area

https://losaltosmexicanrestaurant.com

G/N; medium heavy door

Counter order; delivered

https://www.magoneitaliangrillpizza.com

Lucha Tigre

746 MLK, Jr. Blvd., Chapel Hill 919-904-7326 Four HP spaces in private lot; access sidewalk by Root Cellar, around corner Booths, banquettes, T/C; mellow ethnic music, dim lighting 22

Mama Dip’s Kitchen

Order at counter (options displayed in cases); food delivered

408 W. Rosemary St., Chapel Hill 919-942-5837

Large stall; soap dispenser and towels a bit high; easy door

HP in private parking lot; enter from front sidewalk onto ramped porch to main entrance

https://mediterraneandeli.com

Large dining room; wooden booths around perimeter; T/C in middle; spacious

Meet Fresh

407 Meadowmont Village Cir., Chapel Hill 984-234-3330

Full service

HP, retail center

Women’s room door opens to a wall and may require help to make turn into RR; large stall; easy door; DCT in both

Counter order Very open space with low tables and chairs

https://mamadips.com

G/N; heavy door

Market & Moss

https://meetfresh.us

700 Market St., Chapel Hill 919-929-8226

Merritt’s Grill

HP in front

1009 S. Columbia St., Chapel Hill 919-942-4897

Wide entry, heavy door; Spacious dining room, T/C

No HP, park in gravel along the circle around historic gas station

Full service Large stall; heavy door; DCT

A few T/C inside; most outside on patio or in back with frequent live music

https://marketandmoss.com

Counter order and pickup G/N; easy door

Mediterranean Deli

410 W. Franklin St., Chapel Hill 919-967-2666

https://merrittsblt.com

HP at 422 W. Franklin St., 308 W. Franklin St. (Welcome Center); or across the street at 415 W. Franklin St. T/C in large dining room (boisterous when busy); or sidewalk dining 23

Might As Well Bar & Grill

Momo’s Master Himalayan Bistro

HP at 306 W. Franklin St.

On street metered; Rosemary/Columbia lot; Wallace Deck, 150 E. Rosemary St.

206 W. Franklin St., Chapel Hill 984-234-3333

110 N. Columbia St., Chapel Hill 919-903-9051

Banquettes/chairs; high tops and bar; outdoor T/C with ramp

T/C on two levels

Full service

Order with QR code or at counter; food delivered

Large stall; cabinet under sinks; medium heavy door

G/N; medium door

https://chapelhill.mightaswellbarandgrill.com

https://www.momosmaster.com

Monterrey Mexican Restaurant

MinGa Korean Restaurant

104 NC 54 W, Carrboro 919-903-9919

1404 E. Franklin St., Chapel Hill 919-933-1773

HP in front with ramp in; shopping center

Three HP spots in front

Mostly booths in three large dining rooms, room for wheelchair; some T/C for large groups

Long tables with chairs Full service

Full service

Single; heavy door; doorstop

Large stall; easy door

https://www.min-ga.com

https://www.letsgotomonterrey.com

Moge Tee

Monterrey Mexican Restaurant

151 E. Franklin St., Chapel Hill 984-234-3278

1722 Fordham Blvd., Chapel Hill 919-969-8750

HP at 149 E. Franklin, 111 Henderson St.; or Rosemary/Columbia lot

HP, shopping center Several large dining areas; mainly booths, room for wheelchair; covered sidewalk dining with T/C

T/C, banquettes with pillows; bright, quiet; spacious Order at counter

Full service; very loud when busy

Single room; medium door

Large stall; medium door; DCT

https://www.mogeteechapelhill.com

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Mr. Tokyo Japanese

1722 Fordham Blvd., Chapel Hill 919-240-4552

Take-out only; call, order online or up concrete ramp onto porch at window; curbside pickup on S. Greensboro St.

HP, shopping center

No public RR

Intimate dining room with padded chairs at tables; popular, expect wait for table unless early

https://nealsdeli.com

Full service

6117 NC Hwy 86 S, Chapel Hill 919-240-7851

New Hope Market

Single room; easy door; DCT

HP pad outside door; short ramp in

https://mrtokyojapanese.com/chapel-hill

T/C inside and out Order at counter from wall menu or paper menu; request delivery to table

Napoli Pizzeria

105 E. Main St., Carrboro 919-667-8288

G/N; easy door

HP at bank across the street if after banking hours; or public parking on east side of bank down driveway

https://facebook.com/moonpi451

Small dining room with T/C inside; outdoor dining not wheelchair accessible

NoDa Brewing & Tapas

Full service

HP in front in small retail center; or free garage with easy HP parking

1118 Environ Way, Chapel Hill 919-903-8699

G/N; easy door; DCT

Booths; T/C inside; patio with T/C

https://www.napolicarrboro.com

Full service

Neal’s Deli

Large stall; medium door; DCT

100 E. Main St., Carrboro 919-967-2185

https://facebook.com/NoDaBrewingTapas

HP in municipal lot at S. Greensboro and Weaver Streets Picnic tables, T/C in front; good spot to watch Carrboro travel by

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Nomad

Full service

122 W. King St., Hillsborough 984-217-0179

Stall a bit tight; high paper towels; medium heavy door

HP in lot off King Street behind restaurant

http://oishiiroll.com

Easy double front doors; wide dining room; banquette, T/C; quiet, dimly lit ambience

Open Eye Cafe

101 S. Greensboro St., Carrboro 919-968-9410

Full service; go early or make reservation if wheelchair user

HP on Roberson Street, enter through side door

G/N; high mirror; easy door

T/C inside and out

https://www.thenomadnc.com

Counter service

Oakleaf

G/N; easy door

310 E. Main St., Carrboro 984-234-0054

https://openeyecafe.com

HP in front, easy access

Osteria Georgi

Intimate banquettes/chairs; lowered lighting; large patio with T/C under umbrellas

201 S. Elliott St, Chapel Hill 919-375-0600

Full service, elegant; reservation suggested

HP, shopping center; wheelchairs use side entrance through patio

Down hallway; large stall; full-length mirror; slightly heavy door

Spacious, elegant dining areas with T/C; patio with T/C under giant umbrellas

https://oakleafnc.com

Full service G/N; medium heavy door

Oishii Sushi Bar & Restaurant

https://www.osteriageorgi.com

1129 Weaver Dairy Rd., Chapel Hill 919-932-7002

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Perennial Cafe

Full service

401 W. Franklin St., Chapel Hill 919-537-8784

Very large stall; heavy door

HP at 415 W. Franklin St.; or public lot at 106 Mallette St.

https://www.pierospasta.com

Wide, quiet space with T/C inside, on sidewalk and patio

Pirate Captain

163 E. Franklin St., Chapel Hill 919-968-2098

Counter order; will deliver to table G/N; easy door

HP at 149 E. Franklin,111 Henderson St.; or Rosemary/Columbia lot

https://www.perennial.cafe

Slight upward ramp; T/C in wide areas Full service

Pho Happiness

Large stall; heavy door

508 W. Franklin St., Chapel Hill 919-942-8201

https://www.piratecaptainch.com

HP on street at 415 W. Franklin; lot on S. Graham St. or HP at 115 S. Roberson St. lot

Pita Grill

1129 Weaver Dairy Rd., Chapel Hill 919-929-6800

Dining room with booths, T/C; picnic tables on sidewalk

HP, shopping center

Full service

T/C; wide areas

Large single; sink with cabinet; high mirror; medium door; DCT

Counter order, pick up

https://www.phohappinessnc.com

G/N; easy door http://www.pitagrillch.com

Piero’s Pasta & Wine

1502 E. Franklin St., Chapel Hill 984-999-4826

Pizza Cornicione

230 S. Nash St., Hillsborough 919-245-8566

HP space in front; easy double front entry doors

HP pad across street at crosswalk; ramp inside

Spacious dining room with booths, T/C; outdoor dining

T/C, roomy

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Full service

Counter order, delivered to table

Large stall; medium heavy door; DCT

Single; medium heavy door

https://pizzacornicione.com

http://www.pops-pizzeria.com

Pizzeria Mercato

Pueblo Viejo Mexican Restaurant

HP parking on Elm Street (left of entry door) with easy access

HP private lot w/ramp

408 W. Weaver St.,Carrboro 919-967-2277

370 S. Churton St., Hillsborough 919-732-3480

Booths; T/C

Ample room around T/C

Full service

Full service G/N; medium door

Single room; cabinet under sink but room to turn; medium door; DCT

https://pizzeriamercatonc.com

https://bit.ly/3HKNyiC

(The) Poplar Cafe

(The) Purple Bowl

1114 Environ Way, Chapel Hill 919-904-7044

306 W. Franklin St., Chapel Hill 919-903-8511

HP, in front; or free garage with easy HP parking

HP in parking lot on Mallette Street or 308 W. Franklin St. (Welcome Center)

Quiet coffee shop; comfy chairs, couch, T/C; small glass-enclosed conference room; outdoor seating courtyard and street side

Wide passage; two T/C, mostly high top tables inside; T/C outside Order at counter

Counter order

G/N; high mirrors; heavy door

G/N, slightly heavy door; door stop

https://www.purplebowlch.com

https://facebook.com/thepoplarcafenc

Pop’s Pizzeria & Ristorante 1822 MLK, Jr. Blvd., Chapel Hill 919-932-1040 HP, shopping center Inside, booths; outside T/C 28

Que Chula Craft Tacos & Tequila Bar

Rasa Malaysia

Parking garage behind restaurant off Rosemary St.; or HP at 306 W. Franklin St.

HP at curb cut in front

140 W. Franklin St., Chapel Hill 919-903-8000

410 Market St., Chapel Hill 984-234-0256

Spacious, T/C inside and patio

Large interior vertical handlebar on heavy entrance door; wide aisle inside, T/C; loud music; patio T/C

Full service

Full service

Down a hallway in attached building; large stall; heavy door

Single; medium heavy door; DCT

https://www.rasamalaysiach.com

https://quechulatacos.com

Red Lotus Asian Kitchen 239 S. Elliott Rd., Chapel Hill 919-968-7778

Radius Pizzeria & Pub

112 N. Churton St., Hillsborough 919-245-0601

HP, shopping center

H/P off street near back entrance on patio; easy access

Roomy dining room, booths,T/C; some outdoor T/C

T/C inside and out; lively dining room

Full service

Full service

Large stall; easy door

Large stall; slightly heavy door; DCT

https://www.redlotusch.com

https://www.radiuspizzeria.net

Rise Southern Biscuits 310 E. Main St., Carrboro 919-929-5115

RASA Restaurant

1826 MLK, Jr. Blvd., Chapel Hill 919-929-2199

HP in private lot

HP, shopping center

High tops inside; T/C outside

Banquettes and booths with space for wheelchair; low lighting

Order on store computer screen; pick up

Full service

Narrow aisle between chairs to G/N; medium door

Large stall; heavy door

https://risebiscuitschicken.com

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Rise Biscuits

Sage Vegetarian Cafe

HP, shopping center

HP shopping center

No chairs

Banquettes/T/C; T/C on small patio

Small take-out site with wide entry; order on screen, wait for food in wide area

Full service

1800 E. Franklin St., Chapel Hill 919-338-2105

1129 Weaver Dairy Rd., Chapel Hill 919-968-9266

G/N; cabinet under sink; easy door

G/N; medium heavy door

https://www.sagevegetariancafe.com

https://risebiscuitschicken.com

Sal’s Pizza & Ristorante

Root Cellar Cafe & Catering

2805 Homestead Rd., Chapel Hill 919-932-5125

750 MLK, Jr Blvd., Chapel Hill 919-967-3663

HP in front; small shopping center

HP in private lot; heavy entry door with doorstop

T/C inside with wide areas; and on covered patio

T/C Full service

Order at counter; food delivered

G/N; easy door

Stall; sink with cabinet, 42” high; medium heavy door

https://www.salspizzaofchapelhill.com

https://rootcellarchapelhill.com

Saturni Cafe and Coffee

Roots Natural Kitchen

431 W. Franklin St., Chapel Hill 984-234-3497

133 W. Franklin St., Chapel Hill 984-322-5600

HP behind courtyard (where it is located), at 115 S. Robertson St.

Parking garage behind restaurant; or HP at 306 W. Franklin St.

Low tables with stools inside; courtyard T/C outside

Banquettes and chairs; wide areas; high ceilings; calm music creating private conversation areas

Order at counter; delivered if requested

Food made as you order

G/N; medium heavy door

G/N; slightly heavy door; DCT

https://www.saturni-nc.com

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Shanghai Dumplings

Full service

143 E. Franklin St., Chapel Hill 919-914-6737

Maneuver through tight bar area to reach single restroom on the right for most space; heavy door

HP at 149 E. Franklin, 111 Henderson St.; or Rosemary/Columbia lot

https://thespotteddogrestaurant.com

T/C; small dining room Full service

Squid’s Restaurant & Oyster Bar

Large single; easy door

1201 Fordham Blvd., Chapel Hill 919-942-8757

https://shanghaidumplingch.com

Two HP, private parking lot

Spicy 9

Large dining room with banquettes around sides; T/C; large fish tanks separating dining areas; T/C in bar and front patio; popular (go early)

140 W. Franklin St., Chapel Hill 919-903-9335

Full service

Parking garage behind restaurant off Rosemary St.; or HP at 306 W. Franklin St.

Large stall; medium door; DCT

Large interior vertical handlebar on heavy entrance door; T/C in large, tight dining room; loud music, conversation difficult

https://www.squidsrestaurant.com

Steel String Brewery

Full service

106A S. Greensboro St., Carrboro 919-240-7215

Handicap stall tight; medium heavy door

HP in parking lot next to Glasshalfull

https://www.spicy9chapelhill.com

T/C inside with ample space; and outside on deck and patio

Spotted Dog Restaurant & Bar 111 E. Main St., Carrboro 919-933-1117

Order at bar G/N; medium door

HP across Main Street down driveway next to 108 E. Main; or street parking on Weaver Street

https://steelstringbrewery.com

T/C with room for wheelchair on right side of “V” shaped dining room; outdoors on brick patio

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Steve’s Garden Market & Butchery

Full service

601 N. Churton St., Hillsborough 919-732-4712

Single room; easy door

HP in store lot on Corbin St.; ramp into store

https://www.sushinikkonc.com

Take out; or a few T/C on narrow sidewalk

Sutton’s Drug Store

159 E. Franklin St., Chapel Hill 919-942-5161

Store with wide aisles; counter order

HP at 149 E. Franklin St., 111Henderson St.; or Rosemary/Columbia lot

Single RR in front of store; sink has cabinet, little room to turn chair; easy door (other RR not accessible by wheelchair)

Nostalgia reigns in this former drug store; mostly booths, high tops and counter; two T/C

https://www.stevesgardenmarket.com

Full service

Sup Dogs

Not accessible by wheelchair

107 E. Franklin St., Chapel Hill 919-903-9566

https://www.suttonsdrugstore.com

HP at 149 E. Franklin St.; or Rosemary/ Columbia lot.

Talullas

456 W. Franklin St., Chapel Hill 919-933-1177

Heavy, wooden T/C outside make wheelchair access difficult; wide area inside, T/C; loud music

HP at 422 W. Franklin St; or lot across the street at 427 W. Franklin St.

Full service

T/C in well lit, colorful dining room with soft ethnic music

Tight stall, heavy door; DCT https://supdogs.com

Full service Single; heavy door

Sushi Nikko

104 NC Hwy 54 W., Carrboro 919-240-5046

http://talullas.com

HP in front, shopping center T/C; booths; accessible sushi bar

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Tandem

Full service

200 N. Greensboro St., Carrboro 919-240-7937

Single; slightly heavy door https://tesorocarrboro.com

HP at mall entrance nearest Greensboro Street; wheelchair accessible entrance inside mall; hostess area on other side of restaurant

Thai Palace

1206-L Raleigh Rd., Chapel Hill 919-967-5805

Wide aisles between T/C and banquettes; loud when busy; ramp to outside dining on canopied patio

HP in parking lot in front

Full service

T/C in three dining rooms; quiet

Ramp to RR; tight stall (24” clearance); sink 35” high; medium heavy door

Full service Single room; heavy door

http://www.tandemcarrboro.com

https://www.thaipalacechapelhill.com

Tea Hill

Thaiphoon Bistro

318 W. Franklin St., Chapel Hill 984-999-4580

1704A E. Franklin St., Chapel Hill 919-869-7191

HP at 422 W. Franklin St. or 308 W. Franklin St. (Welcome Center)

HP in front

Entry door heavy; wide, open area; T/C

T/C; booths small dining room; patio Full service

Counter order

Single; medium heavy door

Single; easy door; DCT

https://thaiphoonbistro.com

https://www.teahillusa.com

Thai Station

Tesoro

201 E. Main St., Carrboro 984-234-3230

100 E. Weaver St., Carrboro 919-537-8494

HP in small parking lot in front; long ramp to door

Ask for suggestions; or park in public lot at Weaver Street and S. Greensboro Street

Most seating in refurbished train car with booths on one side; room for wheelchair table-side

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Time-Out

Full service

201 E. Franklin St., Chapel Hill 919-929-2425

Access up a ramp, down a narrow hallway; G/N; easy door https://www.thaistationnc.com

HP across the street at 111 Henderson St. or 149 E. Franklin St.

The Loop

One step in; or use ramp to back entrance; wooden booths with room for wheelchair

1800 E. Franklin St., Chapel Hill 919-969-7112

High counter to order; very accommodating to needs

HP, shopping center

Stall; easy door

Large dining room with booths, high tops, T/C; noisy; some T/C outside with umbrellas

http://timeout247.com

Counter order (wide waiting line area against wall); paging device for meal pick-up (or request delivery)

Tin Cup Joe

Stall; easy door

HP on street at 415 W. Franklin; lot on S. Graham St. or HP at 115 S. Roberson St. lot

104 N. Graham St., Chapel Hill [no phone]

https://www.thelooprestaurant.com

Camper coffee; ramp to deck with tables Counter order

The Pig

630 Weaver Dairy Rd., Chapel Hill 919-942-1133

No RR; go to Al’s; G/N; easy door https://tincupjoe.weebly.com

HP in front with incline up to door T/C; patio high bars and stools

Tokyo Express

Order; delivered

145 Mayo St., Hillsborough 919-245-0809

G/N; easy door

HP in shopping center

https://thepigrestaurant.com

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Top of the Hill Restaurant & Brewery

Full service; or order for theater delivery Large single; heavy door; DCT

100 E. Franklin St., Chapel Hill 919-929-8676

https://silverspot.net/food-and-drinks

On street or Rosemary/Columbia lot; Wallace Deck, 150 E. Rosemary St.

Trolly Stop Hot Dogs

Elevator to top (3rd) floor; bar area all high tops; inside and outside dining, wooden T/C, ample space

104 W. Franklin St., Chapel Hill 919-240-4206 Rosemary/Columbia parking lot; 133 W. Franklin St. garage

Full service Large stall; wide areas; heavy door; DCT

Roomy; high top tables; three T/C inside, more on sidewalk; sports bar in back

https://www.thetopofthehill.com

Low order station; pick up order or ask for table delivery

Town Hall Grill

G/N; medium door

410 Market St., Chapel Hill 919-960-8696

https://www.trollystophotdogs.com

HP in front Dining room with T/C, booths; roomy bar with high tops, booths; T/C on covered patio

Tropical Smoothie Cafe

Full service

HP at 422 W. Franklin St. or 308 W. Franklin St. (Welcome Center)

400 W. Franklin St., Chapel Hill 919-240-4452

Up a slight ramp; large stall; easy door; DCT

T/C; wide space

https://www.facebook.com/TownHallGrill

Order at counter G/N; heavy door; DCT

Trilogy

https://tropicalsmoothiecafe.com

201 S. Estes Dr., Chapel Hill 919-357-9887 HP, shopping center In the lobby of the Silverspot movie complex, banquettes with T/C

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TRU

Venable Bistro

HP across the street at 111 Henderson St. or Wallace Deck, 150 E. Rosemary St.

HP in Carr Mill Mall parking lot on Weaver Street; ramp to entrance

Inside long T/C, high tops, couches; outside wooden deck with various seating options

Inside: mostly booths plus three windowed alcoves with T/C for cozy dining; or T/C in large year-round tent out front

Counter order; pick up

Full service

Large stall; heavy door

G/N; easy door

https://www.trudeli.com

https://venablebistro.com

Twisted Noodles

Village Diner

HP, shopping center

Large private parking lot with 2 HP

T/C in quiet, dark-walled tranquil dining room

Spacious dining room; booths, T/C; outdoor T/C

Full service

Full service

Single, full-length mirror; easy door

Large single; heavy door; men’s wash basin outside of RR

114 Henderson St., Chapel Hill 919-240-7755

200 N. Greensboro St., Carrboro 919-904-7160

1800 E. Franklin St., Chapel Hill 919-933-9933

600 W. King St., Hillsborough 919-245-8915

https://www.twistednoodlesch.com

https://www.villagedinernc.com

Vecino Brewing Co.

300 E. Main St., Carrboro 919-537-9591

Vimala’s Curryblossom Cafe 431 W. Franklin St., Chapel Hill 919-929-3833

HP in lot

HP behind restaurant at 115 S. Roberson St.

T/C; some high tops; deck in front with picnic tables, tight space

Inside dining, enter via ramp from Roberson St.; or sit in courtyard, via parking lot or Franklin St.

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Weaver Street Market (Southern Village)

Order at counter, food delivered G/N; medium heavy door

716 Market St., Chapel Hill 919-929-2009

https://curryblossom.com

HP in front

Vinny’s Italian Grill and Pizzeria

T/C on uncovered patio; or inside (when COVID safety precautions allow)

133 N. Scotswood Blvd., Hillsborough 919-732-9219

Small grocery store with hot bar, salad bar; prepared sushi, sandwiches, salads; can get crowded

HP in front, shopping center Two sets of easily opened entry doors; large, spacious dining room with T/C

Heavy door into hallway; large stall; heavy door

Full service

https://www.weaverstreetmarket.coop

Two large stalls; high paper towels; medium heavy door into hallway; DCT.

Weaver Street Market

https://www.vinnysitaliangrill.com

228 S. Churton St., Hillsborough 919-245-5050 HP in private lot

Weaver Street Market

101 E. Weaver St., Carrboro 919-929-0010

Some indoor dining with T/C; more T/C outside, most under covered patio

HP in shopping center

Hot bar, salad bar, bakery, sushi and other pre-made items

T/C out front on accessible grounds; or inside (when COVID safety precautions allow)

Large stall; heavy door with door stop

Grab a tray for hot bar, salad bar, bakery, sushi and other pre-made items

https://www.weaverstreetmarket.coop

Large stall; heavy door

Wegman’s

1810 Fordham Blvd., Chapel Hill 919-864-7400

https://www.weaverstreetmarket.coop

HP, grocery store lot; park on end closest to bypass or use main entrance and turn left to eat Large dining area, T/C inside and out

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Counter order for freshly made or large selection of pre-made items (salads, sushi, sandwiches, poke bowls)

Counter order Large single; door has key pad requiring code; medium heavy door

Large stall; heavy door; DCT

https://yayatea.com

https://www.wegmans.com

Yopop Frozen Yogurt

Whit’s Frozen Custard

1129 Weaver Dairy Rd., Chapel Hill 919-537-8229

240 S. Nash St., Hillsborough 919-245-8123

HP, shopping center

Park on HP pad across street at crosswalk

T/C wide space

High top tables, no chairs inside; T/C outside

Order while made

Line up and order

G/N; easy door

No RR

https://www.facebook.com/yopopchapelhill

https://whitscustard.com

Wingman

104 NC Hwy 54 W., Carrboro 919-928-9200 HP, shopping center T/C inside and side patio Counter order; pick-up Single room; easy door. https://www.wingmancarrboro.com

Yaya Tea

157 E. Franklin St., Chapel Hill 919-914-6302 HP at 149 E. Franklin St., 111 Henderson St.; or Rosemary/Columbia lot T/C, roomy 38

Chapel Hill/Orange County, North Carolina

HOTELS (A-Z)

KEY: INFORMATION: NAME, ADDRESS & PHONE

BEDROOMS

PARKING: HANDICAP (HP)

BATHROOM

LOBBY/COMMON AREAS/AMMENITIES

WEBSITE LINK

Parking Note: A vehicle displaying a valid handicap parking tag or license plate can park in any marked public space for free without being ticketed or towed.

Hotel Name Colors: Denote their geographical area; refer to color-coded map below.

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AC Hotel Downtown Chapel Hill 214 W. Rosemary St., Chapel Hill 919-969-2800

Five handicap spaces in underground parking garage nearest elevator to lobby.

Hardwood flooring and contemporary furnishings throughout beginning with the large lobby, which includes the AC Lounge where breakfast is available mornings; small plates with cocktails served evenings. Multiple seating areas provide gazing upon Rosemary Street out a wall of windows on one side; while enclosed patio seating with fire pit is accessible on other side of the lobby. Lobby doors open automatically onto streets of downtown Chapel Hill a few blocks away from the UNC campus. A 24-hour fitness room includes Matrix equipment and free weights.

ADA rooms have lowered peephole; beds, fridge, ironing board, safe and a clothes hanging system, all lowered to accommodate wheelchair users.

ADA rooms have a rubber lip on the shower floor for entry, multiple grab bars, seats, handheld shower option and full length mirror. https://www.marriott.com/en-us/hotels/rduah-ac-hotel-chapel-hill-downtown

Aloft

1001 S. Hamilton Rd., Chapel Hill 919-932-7772 Three handicap spaces in front with easy access into self-opening double doors, where just inside are luggage carts for transporting belongings to your room. Additional handicap spaces in garage with elevator to East 54 mixed-use center above.

Spacious and modern, people using wheelchairs were built into the design, from the bar, with two spaces on the end for bellying up (the rest of the bar seating is on a lower level; two spacious stalls with safety bars in lobby restrooms; and a swimming pool with a remote controlled lift for easy entry and exit.

The 12 ADA rooms (choose two queens or a king bed), have low beds and lots of space,and adjoining room if desired. Between the bathroom and sink/dressing area is an unobtrusive sliding mirrored door. From the T-bar closet system to the standard and USB plugs by the beds, these rooms ease the struggle of travel. Oh, and your pup is welcome.

The bathrooms have non-skid ceramic tile with roll-in showers that include a seat, hand-held and wall-mounted shower heads and ample safety bars. https://www.marriott.com/en-us/hotels/rducl-aloft-chapel-hill/overview

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Carolina Inn

211 Pittsboro St., Chapel Hill 919-933-2001 This first hotel in Chapel Hill, across the street from the first buildings on the UNC campus, honors the history of the state and university in details both large and small. Valet parking takes the worry out of unloading the car.

Easy entry into the expansive, elegant lobby where classical music mutes conversations in multiple seating areas on rugs over hardwood floors.

In ADA rooms, the lowered peephole and thermostat blend into the meticulous details in rooms where the hardwood entry moves onto a low pile carpet around two queen four-poster beds with ample electric outlets around each. A long desk creates some separation from an alcove with upholstered seating and a dropdown desk. Hidden inside a huge armoire is a television, closet, fridge, safe, coffeemaker, bottled water and ice bucket.

Intricate tiling in the bathroom flows into the roll-in shower with seat and handheld or fixed shower. A wood encased vanity is set below a lowered mirror; towel racks and all amenities are within easy reach. https://www.destinationhotels.com/carolina-inn

Colonial Inn

153 W. King St., Hillsborough 984-789-4455 In a historic district with a speed limit of 20 mph, parallel park in a handicap space on King Street in front of the hotel, with ramp onto porch nearby.

Front desk is inside of porch entrance in a restored 18th century building (with a history worthy of learning), accessible by most wheelchairs (33.5” door opening).

Two ADA rooms are in a 21st century wing, with lowered bed and wide, open spaces within a large room with hardwood flooring. Four electric plugs are on each side of bed and a large screen TV is mounted to wall. Upon reserving a room, you will be asked what temperature you would like the room upon arrival.

A sliding barn door opens into the bathroom and a roll-in shower with no-slip treads, seat, dazzling lighting, grab bars, towel hooks and plenty of room. Opening under sink provides for wheelchair. https://colonialinn-nc.com

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Courtyard by Marriott

100 Marriott Way, Chapel Hill 919-883-0700 Six handicap spaces in front and entry with automatic sliding doors.

Lobby with many seating areas including breakfast dining with tables and chairs; and a business center. Indoor pool and hot tub with a lift for each; and a gym with free weights and other equipment, with ample room for wheelchair.

All rooms and hallways have low nap carpeting. ADA rooms have lowered peephole and looped drape batons, a large desk with room for a wheelchair next to the desk chair, and a fridge; plus adjoining room option.

Four rooms have roll-in showers with fold-up seats and phone by toilet; 10 rooms have ADA tubs with grab bars. https://www.marriott.com/en-us/hotels/rduch-courtyard-chapel-hill

Graduate Hotel

311 W. Franklin St., Chapel Hill 919-442-9000 The only hotel on downtown Franklin Street has a wide revolving door in the lobby that might make you think you’re in a big city, but you’ll find navigating your stay less complicated, starting with the parking garage you’ll enter before checking in, if driving. Graduate has handicap spaces on the first two floors, next to entrance doors that open automatically.

Upon entering the lobby, you will know you’ve arrived in Tar Heel country, where Carolina blue is the dominate color and basketball is the theme — and that front revolving door has wide entry doors on either side, which wheelchair users appreciate. A banquette and curved couch rest in the lobby, where the front desk is lit with the winning final score of the 1982 championship game, next to the Trophy Room Restaurant and Bar, with plenty of space to roll around tables and chairs. The hotel has a full-size indoor basketball court (of course), and 24-hour gym.

ADA rooms have either a kingsize bed with loveseat in a seating area that includes a table; or two queen beds. As with all rooms in the hotel, the flooring is repurposed wood from basketball courts. The lowered beds have multiple electric outlets nearby; the desk holds a tray with an electric kettle, bottled water, and materials to make pour-over coffee. Besides a place to unpack, or hold your suitcase, a cabinet under the wall-hung TV also contains a mini fridge. Open and close the curtains using a lowered looped baton.

The bathroom has a roll-in shower with fold-up seat, lowered cubby for bathing items; and lowered towel racks and towel hooks. https://www.graduatehotels.com/chapel-hill 42

Hampton Inn & Suites Chapel Hill-Carrboro/Downtown 370 E. Main St., Carrboro 919-969-6988

In downtown Carrboro, find free handicap parking in the garage near the entrance, or drive up and leave your vehicle in the circle while checking in and unloading.

Lobby with self-opening doors has non-slip tiled flooring with various seating areas, business center, and coolers with beverages and snacks. Fitness facilities and luxurious outdoor pool with lift, large deck and outdoor shower.

Hallways with low pile carpet lead to 16 ADA rooms with key card entry, choice of king or two queens; plus adjoining room option. For hearing impaired, rooms with doorbell that emits high pitch and flashing lights. All ADA rooms have multiple electric outlets, closet with lowered rod, coffee maker and hair dryer.

Bathrooms have grab bars, opening under sink; handheld shower option, and shower seat available on request; only one room with roll-in shower. https://www.hilton.com/en/hotels/rducohx-hampton-suites-chapel-hill-carrboro-downtown

Holiday Inn Express

202 Cardinal Dr., Hillsborough 919-644-7997 Handicap parking in private lot.

Enter through self-opening doors to tables and chairs in lobby area for breakfast; small business area; cooler with snacks and beverages. 24-hour gym. Carpeted hallways with coin laundry machines at end of first floor next to indoor pool.

Key card entry to five comfortable ADA rooms. Alarm or lights available for sight or hearing impaired.

Either roll-in shower or tub with seat. https://www.ihg.com/holidayinnexpress/hotels/us/en/hillsborough/hllnc/hoteldetail

Hyatt Place Chapel Hill

3690 S. Columbia St. , Chapel Hill 919-929-9511 Two handicap spaces in front in private parking lot.

Self-opening doors into large lobby with various seating areas; breakfast area with tables and chairs, and semi-private media areas. Elevators transport guests to hallways and rooms with low pile carpet. Outdoor pool with lift on the second floor next to a 24-hour gym and bar area with outdoor tables and chairs.

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All rooms have a couch with pull out queen bed in the corner by the door; the bathroom is on the far side of the bed(s), near window. Double outlets on both sides of beds and a low cabinet with a refrigerator. King rooms have a lowered peephole.

The seven ADA rooms have grab bars in bathrooms; two rooms with roll-in showers; three with tubs, rubber mats and shower seats. A shower seat can be requested for any room. Hair dryer and towels on shelf below the sink. In king rooms, the hand sink is separate from the shower/toilet area. https://www.hyatt.com/en-US/hotel/north-carolina/hyatt-place-chapel-hill-southern-village/rduzc

Microtel Inn & Suites

120 Old Dogwood St., Hillsborough 919-245-3102 Near downtown Hillsborough, there are two handicap spaces in front.

A small lobby has tables and chairs for breakfast. Braille room numbers, and laundry facilities.

There are two ADA rooms and one mini-suite (with mini-fridge and microwave).

Bathrooms have showers with adjustable seat; mirror over sink is tilted down for wheelchairs. https://www.wyndhamhotels.com/microtel/hillsborough-north-carolina/microtel-inn-andsuites-hillsborough/overview

Residence Inn by Marriott 101 Erwin Road, Chapel Hill 919-933-4848

Handicap parking near seven ADA suites.

Padded carpeting in hallways and suites, with a doorbell (with high pitch and flashing lights if needed) and lowered peephole. The kitchenette includes stove, full-size fridge, sink, dishwasher, coffeemaker and small table with two chairs off the living room, with a pullout couch and TV. Game room, fitness center, outdoor pool and putting green.

The bedroom has tight space for a wheelchair around two queen beds; extra outlets, TV and drapery batons. For hearing impaired, TTY is available that shakes the bed in case of emergency.

The bathrooms have energy efficient (slow start) lights, handheld shower heads in roll-in shower or tub with grab bars; raised toilet seat on request. In addition to queen rooms, there are three two-bedroom suites with tub plus roll-in shower; and one studio with roll-in shower. https://www.marriott.com/en-us/hotels/rduhl-residence-inn-chapel-hill/overview 44

Rizzo Center

150 DuBose Home Lane, Chapel Hill 919-913-2098 Pull into large circular parking area while checking in to learn which of three lots with handicap spaces will be most convenient to your room.

Entry doors automatically open to a lush lobby with hardwood floors and many seating areas on rugs. Low pile carpeting in hallways lead to 14 ADA rooms with roll-in showers.

The outdoor Olympic sized pool has a zero entry side with handrails. The flourishing grounds have numerous seating areas and wheelchair accessible garden paths.

Rooms employ a green initiative that simplifies entering and leaving your room: place your key card in a card holder inside next to the door and lights will come on; when you leave, no looking for your card — it’s next to the door, and when you remove it the lights will go off.

Beds are lowered with abundant space and electric outlets around them. The closet has a lowered hanging rack, safe, and large compact fridge; next to desk with coffee maker and ice bucket; and full length mirror on the wall.

Spacious bathrooms have handheld and fixed shower heads, a fixed bench and lowered towel racks. https://www.destinationhotels.com/rizzo-conference-center

The Siena Hotel

1505 E. Franklin St., Chapel Hill 919-929-4000 Park in the front handicap space and wheelchair users can roll across faux cobblestones to the two sets of double front doors, first of which opens automatically, and second assisted by staff if needed; or park in one of two handicap spaces at the backdoor (automatic door opener) and roll through the palatial lobby to the front desk.

If you are a wheelchair user and need to use the restroom before checking in, you’ll need to take the elevator to the second floor and turn right for the ADA restroom.

The luxurious rooms have hardwood flooring, ornate furnishings with open cabinets for unpacking; and a low fridge. TTY system can be installed in any room upon making reservation; and suction cup grab bars are available for any room upon request. Four ADA rooms have lowered peephole and larger door frame.

Bathrooms have lowered bathroom counters, shower seats, grab bars and hand-held shower option. Only one room has a roll-in shower (others have low lip). All bathrooms have a phone by the toilet. https://www.sienahotel.com 45

Sheraton Chapel Hill

One Europa Dr., Chapel Hill 919-968-4900 Four handicap spaces nearest self-opening entry.

With probably the largest lobby in the county, find multiple seating areas including tables and chairs to accommodate the Blue Corners Bistro & Bar, which provides breakfast in the morning, and a tapas and cocktail bar from 5 until 10 p.m. An outdoor pool with lift, and various outdoor seating options is accessible from the lobby. The fitness center is near the elevators.

The hardwood and low pile flooring of the lobby leads to padded carpeting in the hallways and rooms. Two king rooms and two double queen rooms have lowered peep holes. The lowered beds have ample room with USB ports and extra electric outlets around them. The closet is lowered and a table can be lowered with a button; windows have a looped drapery baton.

Bathrooms have roll-in showers with seats, and fixed and handheld shower heads. https://www.marriott.com/en-us/hotels/rdusc-sheraton-chapel-hill-hotel/overview

TRU by Hilton

1742 Fordham Blvd., Chapel Hill 984-291-7200 Four handicap spaces nearest self-opening entry.

Opened in Spring 2022, the modern lobby has low pile carpeting and many gathering spaces with various seating options (and two foosball tables). Various tables and chairs provide for breakfast or meetings with easy access to 24-hour hot water and coffee bar. There’s a hydration station outside of the gym for filling bottles before working out or leaving the hotel to explore.

Digital keys open guest room doors onto hardwood flooring and plenty of space around beds with multiple electric outlets on both sides; lowered luggage shelf with fridge underneath. King rooms have adjoining room option and lowered peep holes; one wall has a section of knobs for hanging clothing. All rooms have privacy shades that let the light in, plus blackout shades.

Rooms with roll-in showers have an additional drain in bathroom floor. https://www.hilton.com/en/hotels/rduceru-tru-chapel-hill

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Dedicated to Cresha & George Cianciolo Orange County is prosperous in countless ways, but people like George and Cresha Cianciolo provide us our greatest resource. Both of them have served selflessly and often in various capacities with a variety of non-profits, town projects and boards.

When a health condition created mobility issues for Cresha, she and George soon learned the trials of getting out and about while using a wheelchair. Even in this, while considering others, they contacted the Visitors Bureau and encouraged a guide for visitors and residents that would help all those with disabilities better understand the access granted at area restaurants and hotels for those using a wheelchair.

The Chapel Hill Orange County Visitors Bureau thanks Cresha and George Cianciolo who have worked hard to ensure that their actions are instilled with positive purpose, great love and desire for betterment of their community.

Thanks to the Cianciolo’s for their inspiration and help in compiling this 2023 directory for Chapel Hill, Carrboro and Hillsborough guests. We’ve done our best and here is a guide that we hope you will find helpful.

In gratitude, The staff of the Chapel Hill/Orange County Visitors Bureau www.visitchapelhill.org

Valarie Schwartz

Publications Researcher/Managing Editor Valarie Schwartz is a retired journalist who enjoys freelance writing, including this second Accessible Orange County Guide that she has helped create. The first guide won the “Most Replicable” award, presented by the Destination Marketing Association International at the 2015 Annual Visitor Services conference.

Visitors interested in the history of Chapel Hill can pick up a copy of Valarie’s Remembering Chapel Hill: The 20th Century As We Lived It, at the Welcome Center (mention that you read about it here and your copy is free). Valarie is in her 30th year of life in Chapel Hill, where she lives with her husband and two dogs, after spending her first 40 years in Dallas, New York and Los Angeles, while longing to live in such a “southern slice of heaven.”

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Chapel Hill & Orange County Welcome Center 308 West Franklin Street, Chapel Hill, NC 27516 (919) 245-4320 Monday-Friday, 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM Saturdays, 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM info@visitchapelhill.org www.visitchapelhill.org