2023 Official Chapel Hill/Orange County, NC Accessibility Guide

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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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2023

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.

KEY:

Chapel Hill/Orange County, North Carolina

RESTAURANTS (A-Z)

INFORMATION: NAME, ADDRESS & PHONE

PARKING: HANDICAP (HP)

SEATING: TABLES/CHAIRS (T/C)

SERVICE: FULL, COUNTER, OR SELF

RESTROOMS (RR)

GENDER NEUTRAL (G/N)

DIAPER CHANGING TABLE (DCT)

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.

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

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401 Main

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

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

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

Full service

Stall requires side transfer; easy door

https://401main.com

411 West

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

HP in lot next door at 415 W. Franklin Street

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

Full service

Large stall; easy door

https://www.411west.com

1922 Cafe

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

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

T/C, couch; spacious, quiet

Counter orders

G/N; easy door

https://www.carolinacoffeeshop.com

Acme

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

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

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

Full service

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

https://acmecarrboro.com

Akai Hana

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

HP in front with short ramp in

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

Full service

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

https://www.akaihana.com

Alfredo’s Pizza Villa

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

HP in shopping center

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

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

Large stall; medium door

https://www.alfredospizzavilla.com

Alpaca Peruvian Charcoal Chicken

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

HP, shopping center

Booths, T/C; outdoor, T/C

Counter order; meal delivered

Single room; medium heavy door; DCT

https://www.alpacachicken.com

Al’s Burger Shack

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

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

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

Counter order; pick up at window; wheelchair entry through side door

NOTE: when busy, order line goes out front door, down steps

G/N; easy door

https://www.alsburgershack.com

Al’s Burger Shack

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

HP in front

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

Order at counter, food brought to table

G/N, heavy door; DCT

https://www.alsburgershack.com

Amante Gourmet Pizza

300 E. Main St., Carrboro 919-929-3330

HP, parking lot

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

Counter order; delivered to table

Behind counter with 28” clearance; large single; easy door

https://amantepizza.com

American Hero

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

H/P in front; ramp to door

Spacious, T/C

Order at counter, delivered to table

Large single; easy door

https://americanherorestaurant.com

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Anna Maria’s Pizzeria

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

HP in front with curb cut; shopping center

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

Order; food delivered

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

http://www.annamariasnc.com

Anna Maria’s Pizzeria

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

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

Spacious; T/C

Order; food delivered

Large single; easy door

http://www.annamariasnc.com

Full service

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

http://www.antoniashillsborough.com

Armadillo Grill

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

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

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

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

Large stall; heavy door

https://armadillogrill.com

Bartaco

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

HP, shopping center

Antonia’s 101 N. Churton St., Hillsborough 919-643-7722

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

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

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

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

Large stall; very heavy door

https://bartaco.com

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Ben & Jerry’s

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

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

Several T/C inside and on sidewalk

Counter order

G/N; medium door

https://www.benjerry.com/chapelhill

Bin 54 Steak and Cellar

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

HP in front; heavy, thick, wooden front door

Romantic dining room with booths, banquettes; dim lighting

Full service

G/N; full length mirror; medium door

https://www.bin54chapelhill.com

Blue Dogwood Public Market

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

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

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

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

G/N; heavy door; DCT

https://www.bluedogwood.com

Blue’s on Franklin

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

HP in front

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

Counter order; ask for delivery to table

Large stall; easy door; DCT

https://bluesonfranklin.com

Bluebird

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

HP, retail center

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

Full service

Large stall; slightly heavy door

https://www.bluebirdnc.com

Bombolo

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

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

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

Full service

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

https://bambolochapelhill.com

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Bonchon

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

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

T/C with wide areas

Full service

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

https://locations.bonchon.com

Botanist and Barrel

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

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

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

Call for schedule of live music and pizza; very accommodating

Large single; easy door

https://www.botanistandbarrel.com

Brandwein’s Bagels

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

HP in lot on east side

Easy entrance; spacious areas inside and out with T/C; also easy curbside pickup on Graham Street

Counter order; will deliver to table on request

G/N; easy door; DCT

https://www.brandweinsbagels.com

Breakaway

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

Four HP spaces in front at curb cut; private lot

T/C in dining room and on patio, spacious

Order, sit, delivered

G/N down several wide hallways; medium heavy door

http://breakawaync.co/carrboro-menu

Brenz Pizza Co. 3120 Environ Way, Chapel Hill 919-636-4636

HP in front; or free garage with easy HP parking

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

Wide entrance and ordering area with low counter

Single; easy door

https://brenzpizzaco.com

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Brixx Wood-Fired Pizza

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

HP near door in small retail center

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

Full service

Large stall; heavy door; with DCT

https://brixxpizza.com

Bruegger’s Bagels

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

Two HP spaces in front, shopping center

Outside at T/C until indoor seating returns

Order online or at counter for takeout or outside

Single; easy door

https://www.brueggers.com

Buns Burgers & Fries

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

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

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

Counter order; request table delivery

Large stall; high mirror; easy door; DCT

https://bunsofchapelhill.com

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

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

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

Full service

Single; heavy door; DCT

https://www.carolinabrewery.com

Carolina Coffee Shop

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

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

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

Full service

Large stall; easy door; DCT

https://www.carolinacoffeeshop.com

Carrburritos

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

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

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

Order from wide line area, delivered to table

G/N; heavy door

https://carrburritos.com/carrboro

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(The) Casual Pint

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

HP, shopping center

Spacious areas with T/C inside or on large patio

Full service

G/N with automatic lights; heavy door

https://chapelhill.thecasualpint.com

Cat Tales Cat Cafe

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

HP behind courtyard at 115 S. Roberson St.

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

Self-serve snacks, beverages

G/N; easy door

https://cattalescatcafe.com

CAVA

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

HP, shopping center

T/C inside and outside

Made as you order

G/N; heavy door

https://cava.com

Chimney Indian Kitchen & Bar

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

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

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

Full Service

G/N; heavy door

https://www.chimneyindiankitchen.com

China Wok

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

HP in shopping center

T/C with space in small dining area

Order, pick-up

Stall; sink a little high; easy door

http://chinawokcarrboro.com

Chipotle Mexican Grill

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

HP in front or public lot behind off Mallette St.

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

Made as you order; assistance if needed

Large stall; heavy door

https://www.chipotle.com

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Chipotle Mexican Grill

1490 Fordham Blvd., Chapel Hill

919-929-9324

HP, shopping center

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

Made as you order; assistance if needed

RR: Single; easy door.

https://www.chipotle.com

Cholanad

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

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

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

Full service

Large stall; heavy door; DCT

https://cholanad.com

Chopt

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

HP, shopping center

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

Made as you order; assistance if needed

G/N; medium heavy door

https://www.choptsalad.com

Clean Juice

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

HP, shopping center

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

Counter order

G/N; heavy door

https://www.cleanjuice.com

Coco Expresso, Bistro & Bar

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

HP in front, or free garage parking with flat surfaces

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

Counter order; delivered G/N; easy door

https://cocochapelhill.com

Colonial Inn

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

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

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Full-service

Spacious stall; easy door

http://colonialinn-nc.com

(The) Colorado Burrito

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

One HP space in front on Churton St.

Wooden tables and chairs; ample room

Full service

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

https://bit.ly/3YDAYIT

Coronato Pizza

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

Two HP spaces in front

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

Full service

G/N with automatic lights; easy door

https://www.coronatopizza.com

Cosmic Cantina

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

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

T/C; very tight space

Order; pick up

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

http://www.cosmiccantina.com

Craftboro Brewing Depot

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

Two HP spaces in private lot with sidewalk to door

T/C inside, generous space; picnic tables outside

Order at bar; will bring to table on request

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

https://craftborobrewing.com

Crossroads Chapel Hill

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

Valet parking at Carolina Inn

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

Full service

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

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

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Dame’s Chicken & Waffles

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

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

T/C, banquette; well spaced

Counter order; delivered

G/N, cabinet under sink; DCT

https://dameschickenwaffles.com

Deli Edison

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

HP in front

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

Counter order; delivered

G/N; easy door

https://deliedison.com

Dingo Dog Brewing Co.

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

Four HP spaces; small retail strip

T/C on patio and inside

Counter order; will deliver to table if needed

G/N; easy door

https://www.dingodogbrewing.com

Dunkin’ Donuts

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

HP with curb cut, private lot; easy front door

T/C; booths; quiet, bright,

Counter service

Large single; heavy door

https://lwww.dunkindonuts.com

El Restaurante Ixtapa

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

Private gravel parking lot, no HP

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

Full service

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

https://ixtapa.homestead.com

Elements

2110 Environ Way, Chapel Hill 919-537-8780

HP in front; or free garage with easy HP parking

Tranquil dining rooms; T/C; covered patio dining

Full service; reservations suggested

Large stall; full length mirror; medium door

https://www.elementsofchapelhill.com

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Epilogue Books Chocolate Brews

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

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

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

Counter order

G/N, easy door; DCT

https://epiloguebookcafe.com

Fiesta Grill

3307 Hwy 54 W, Carrboro 919-928-9002

HP pad on side with paved entry, private lot

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

Full service

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

http://www.fiestagrill.us

Firehouse Subs

1726 Fordham Blvd., Chapel Hill

984-999-4793

HP at front door

T/C inside and on patio

Order at low counter; ask for delivery to table, pickup counter very high

Single room; easy door

https://www.firehousesubs.com

First Watch

1101 Environ Way, Chapel Hill 919-537-8488

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

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

Full service

Large stall; slightly heavy door

https://www.firstwatch.com

Flying Biscuit Cafe

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

HP, shopping center

T/C, booths inside; T/C patio

Full service, spacious

Large single; heavy door

https://flyingbiscuit.com

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

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

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

Full service

Large single; medium door

https://fourcornersgrille.com

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Franklin Motors Beer Garden

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

Street parking or in lot next door

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

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

G/N; medium door

https://www.franklinmotors.net

Glasshalfull

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

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

Full service Large stall; medium door

https://glasshalfull.net

Gourmet Kingdom

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

Call for parking suggestion if using wheelchair; small private lot

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

Full service

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

http://www.thegourmetkingdom.com

Grata Diner

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

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

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

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

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

https://gratadiner.com

Gray Squirrel Coffee Co.

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

HP in lot, retail center

T/C inside and on patio in large, open areas

Order at counter

G/N; medium heavy door

https://www.graysquirrelcoffee.com

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Grk Yeero

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

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

T/C, spacious

Counter order; delivered

Large single; medium door

https://www.grkyeero.com

Guglhupf Bakery

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

HP, shopping center

Small patio T/C, umbrella

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

No RR

https://guglhupf.com

Hawkers Asian Street Food

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

HP, shopping center

T/C inside and covered patio; loud music

Full service

Large stall; medium door; DCT

https://eathawkers.com

Hawthorne and Wood

3140 Environ Way, Chapel Hill 919-240-4337

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

Multiple elegant rooms with banquette or booth seating; patio dining

Full service; reservations suggested

Large stall; full length mirror; heavy door

https://hawthorneandwood.com

Heavenly Buffaloes

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

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

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

Order; delivered to table

G/N; medium heavy door

https://www.heavenlybuffaloes.com

Hibachi & Company

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

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

T/C in crowded space

Counter order; pick up

Large single; medium heavy door

https://www.hibachicompany.com

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Hibachi Poke

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

HP, shopping center

Spacious with T/C

Counter order; delivered Single; medium heavy door

https://www.hibachipokech.com

Hickory Tavern

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

Two HP in garage near entrance

Mostly booths; few T/C inside; five T/C on year-round spacious covered patio

Full service

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

https://thehickorytavern.com

Hillsborough Bakeshop & Pasta Co.

110 S. Churton St., Hillsborough 919-732-6261

HP at 124 S. Churton St. or lot off King St.

T/C with banquette/pew seating along walls; outdoor T/C

Order at counter; food and drinks delivered

Large single; medium door

https://www.hillsboroughbakeshop.com

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

HP parking pad in gravel lot across street at crosswalk

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

Full service inside and out

G/N; full length mirror; easy door

https://hillsboroughbbq.com

Honeysuckle Tea House

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

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

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

Counter order G/N; heavy door

https://www.thehoneysuckleteahouse.com

Hong Kong Chinese 602-R Jones Ferry Road, Carrboro 919-942-0850

HP, shopping center

No available seating

Take out only No available RR

https://bit.ly/3lmZGPh

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Hunam Chinese

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

HP, small shopping center

Booths in spacious, quiet dining room

Full service

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

https://www.hunamrestaurant.net

HWY 55 Burgers, Shakes & Fries

601 Hampton Point, Hillsborough 919-732-3734

H/P in front with curb cut; shopping center

Booths, T/C in spacious dining room

Full service

Large stall; heavy door

https://hwy55.com

I Love New York Pizza

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

HP in lot on corner of Rosemary and Columbia streets

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

Counter service

Single; heavy door

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

Il Palio

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

HP in front or back with automatic doors

T/C ; ample space in elegant dining room

Full service

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

https://ilpalio.com

Imbibe

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

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

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

Full service

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

https://108henderson.com

Italian Pizzeria III

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

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

Booths with wide areas for chair on end Counter order; pick up

Single; easy door

https://italianpizzeria3.com

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Iza Whiskey and Eats

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

HP in several locations in lot on premises

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

Full service

G/N; medium heavy door

http://www.izaeats.com

J & F Kitchen

155 Mayo St., Hillsborough 919-245-8463

HP in shopping center

Small dining room with several booths and T/C

Full service

Single; light switch behind door; easy door

https://jandfkitchen.weebly.com

Jack’s Country Restaurant

121 Rebecca Dr., Hillsborough 919-732-7022

HP in front

T/C, roomy

Full service

Single; paper towels high; easy door

https://bit.ly/3RIYOAt

Joe Van Gogh

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

HP, shopping center

T/C inside and outside

Counter order/pick up G/N; easy door

https://www.joevangogh.com

Jujube

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

HP in front

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

Full service G/N; medium heavy door

https://www.jujuberestaurant.com

Kahlovera Street Tacos

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

HP, retail center

T/C; wide area

Full service

Large stall; slightly heavy door; DCT

https://www.kahloveratacos.com

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Kim’s Bake Shop

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

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

T/C inside and out

Counter order (to see what’s there!)

Single; medium door

https://www.downtownpies.com

Kipos

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

HP, shopping center

Two enticing dining rooms with T/C inside; large covered patio with wellspaced T/C

Full service

Large stall; heavy door.

https://www.kiposchapelhill.com

Kurama Sushi & Noodle Express

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

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

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

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

G/N, easy door

https://www.kuramasushinoodle.com

La Hacienda

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

HP in front in private parking lot

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

Full service

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

https://facebook.com/lahaciendachapelhill

La Macaron French Pastries

140 W. Franklin St., Chapel Hill 984-234-3023

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

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

Counter service

No RR

https://lemacaron-us.com

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Lantern

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

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

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

Full service

Single; heavy door

https://www.lanternrestaurant.com

Lanza’s Cafe

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

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

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

Order at counter; pick-up

Short ramp with lip at bottom, into hallway leading to RR with large stall; medium heavy door

https://lanzascafe.com

La Residence

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

Full service

Large stall; easy door

http://www.laresidencedining.com

La Vita Dolce & Gelato Bar

610 Market St., Chapel Hill 919-968-1635

HP in front

T/C inside and out

Counter order

G/N, easy door

https://www.lavitadolcecafe.com

Lime & Lemon Indian Grill & Bar

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

HP, retail center

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

Full service

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

https://www.lnlrestaurant.com

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Linda’s Bar & Grill

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

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

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

Full service

G/N; large stall; cabinet under sink; medium door

https://www.lindas-bar.com

Los Altos

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

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

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

Full service

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

https://losaltosmexicanrestaurant.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

Full service

Large stall; full length mirror; heavy door; DCT

https://luchatigre.com

Luna Rotisserie Empanadas

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

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

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

Full service

Stall; medium heavy door with doorstop

https://www.lunarotisserie.com

Magone Italian Grill & Pizza

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

HP, shopping center

T/C; booths; wide area

Counter order; delivered

G/N; medium heavy door

https://www.magoneitaliangrillpizza.com

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Mama Dip’s Kitchen

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

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

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

Full service

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

https://mamadips.com

Market & Moss

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

HP in front

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

Full service

Large stall; heavy door; DCT

https://marketandmoss.com

Mediterranean Deli

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

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

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

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

https://mediterraneandeli.com

Meet Fresh

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

HP, retail center

Counter order

Very open space with low tables and chairs

G/N; heavy door

https://meetfresh.us

Merritt’s Grill

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

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

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

Counter order and pickup

G/N; easy door

https://merrittsblt.com

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Might As Well Bar & Grill

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

HP at 306 W. Franklin St.

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

Full service

Large stall; cabinet under sinks; medium heavy door

https://chapelhill.mightaswellbarandgrill.com

MinGa Korean Restaurant

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

Three HP spots in front

Long tables with chairs

Full service

Single; heavy door; doorstop

https://www.min-ga.com

Moge Tee

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

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

T/C, banquettes with pillows; bright, quiet; spacious

Order at counter

Single room; medium door

https://www.mogeteechapelhill.com

Momo’s Master Himalayan Bistro

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

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

T/C on two levels

Order with QR code or at counter; food delivered

G/N; medium door

https://www.momosmaster.com

Monterrey Mexican Restaurant

104 NC 54 W, Carrboro 919-903-9919

HP in front with ramp in; shopping center

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

Full service

Large stall; easy door

https://www.letsgotomonterrey.com

Monterrey Mexican Restaurant 1722 Fordham Blvd., Chapel Hill 919-969-8750

HP, shopping center

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

Full service; very loud when busy

Large stall; medium door; DCT

https://www.letsgotomonterrey.com

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Mr. Tokyo Japanese

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

HP, shopping center

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

Full service

Single room; easy door; DCT

https://mrtokyojapanese.com/chapel-hill

Napoli Pizzeria

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

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

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

Full service G/N; easy door; DCT

https://www.napolicarrboro.com

Neal’s Deli

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

HP in municipal lot at S. Greensboro and Weaver Streets

Picnic tables, T/C in front; good spot to watch Carrboro travel by

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

No public RR

https://nealsdeli.com

New Hope Market

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

HP pad outside door; short ramp in T/C inside and out

Order at counter from wall menu or paper menu; request delivery to table

G/N; easy door

https://facebook.com/moonpi451

NoDa Brewing & Tapas

1118 Environ Way, Chapel Hill 919-903-8699

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

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

Full service

Large stall; medium door; DCT

https://facebook.com/NoDaBrewingTapas

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Nomad

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

HP in lot off King Street behind restaurant

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

Full service; go early or make reservation if wheelchair user

G/N; high mirror; easy door

https://www.thenomadnc.com

Oakleaf

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

HP in front, easy access

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

Full service, elegant; reservation suggested

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

https://oakleafnc.com

Oishii Sushi Bar & Restaurant

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

HP shopping center; two consecutive entry doors; heavy, tight space between doors

T/C, wide areas; sushi bar not accessible by wheelchair

Full service

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

http://oishiiroll.com

Open Eye Cafe

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

HP on Roberson Street, enter through side door

T/C inside and out

Counter service

G/N; easy door

https://openeyecafe.com

Osteria Georgi

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

HP, shopping center; wheelchairs use side entrance through patio

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

Full service

G/N; medium heavy door

https://www.osteriageorgi.com

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Perennial Cafe

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

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

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

Counter order; will deliver to table

G/N; easy door

https://www.perennial.cafe

Pho Happiness

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

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

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

Full service

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

https://www.phohappinessnc.com

Piero’s Pasta & Wine

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

HP space in front; easy double front entry doors

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

Full service

Very large stall; heavy door

https://www.pierospasta.com

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

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

Slight upward ramp; T/C in wide areas

Full service

Large stall; heavy door

https://www.piratecaptainch.com

Pita Grill

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

HP, shopping center T/C; wide areas

Counter order, pick up G/N; easy door

http://www.pitagrillch.com

Pizza Cornicione

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

HP pad across street at crosswalk; ramp inside T/C, roomy

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Full service

Large stall; medium heavy door; DCT

https://pizzacornicione.com

Pizzeria Mercato

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

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

Ample room around T/C

Full service

G/N; medium door

https://pizzeriamercatonc.com

(The) Poplar Cafe

1114 Environ Way, Chapel Hill 919-904-7044

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

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

Counter order

G/N, slightly heavy door; door stop

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

Counter order, delivered to table

Single; medium heavy door

http://www.pops-pizzeria.com

Pueblo Viejo Mexican Restaurant

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

HP private lot w/ramp

Booths; T/C

Full service

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

https://bit.ly/3HKNyiC

(The) Purple Bowl

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

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

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

Order at counter

G/N; high mirrors; heavy door

https://www.purplebowlch.com

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Que Chula Craft Tacos & Tequila Bar

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

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

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

Full service

Single; medium heavy door; DCT

https://quechulatacos.com

Radius Pizzeria & Pub

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

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

T/C inside and out; lively dining room

Full service

Large stall; slightly heavy door; DCT

https://www.radiuspizzeria.net

RASA Restaurant

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

HP, shopping center

Banquettes and booths with space for wheelchair; low lighting

Full service

Large stall; heavy door

http://www.rasachapelhill.com

Rasa Malaysia

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

HP at curb cut in front

Spacious, T/C inside and patio

Full service

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

https://www.rasamalaysiach.com

Red Lotus Asian Kitchen

239 S. Elliott Rd., Chapel Hill 919-968-7778

HP, shopping center

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

Full service

Large stall; easy door

https://www.redlotusch.com

Rise Southern Biscuits

310 E. Main St., Carrboro 919-929-5115

HP in private lot

High tops inside; T/C outside

Order on store computer screen; pick up

Narrow aisle between chairs to G/N; medium door

https://risebiscuitschicken.com

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Rise Biscuits

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

HP, shopping center

No chairs

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

G/N; medium heavy door

https://risebiscuitschicken.com

Root Cellar Cafe & Catering

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

HP in front; small shopping center

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

Order at counter; food delivered

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

https://rootcellarchapelhill.com

Roots Natural Kitchen

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

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

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

Food made as you order

G/N; slightly heavy door; DCT

https://www.rootsnaturalkitchen.com

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

HP shopping center

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

Full service

G/N; cabinet under sink; easy door

https://www.sagevegetariancafe.com

Sal’s Pizza & Ristorante 2805 Homestead Rd., Chapel Hill 919-932-5125

HP in private lot; heavy entry door with doorstop

T/C

Full service

G/N; easy door

https://www.salspizzaofchapelhill.com

Saturni Cafe and Coffee 431 W. Franklin St., Chapel Hill 984-234-3497

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

Low tables with stools inside; courtyard T/C outside

Order at counter; delivered if requested

G/N; medium heavy door

https://www.saturni-nc.com

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Shanghai Dumplings

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

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

T/C; small dining room

Full service

Large single; easy door

https://shanghaidumplingch.com

Spicy 9

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

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

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

Full service

Handicap stall tight; medium heavy door

https://www.spicy9chapelhill.com

Spotted Dog Restaurant & Bar

111 E. Main St., Carrboro 919-933-1117

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

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

Full service

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

https://thespotteddogrestaurant.com

Squid’s Restaurant & Oyster Bar 1201 Fordham Blvd., Chapel Hill 919-942-8757

Two HP, private parking lot

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)

Full service

Large stall; medium door; DCT

https://www.squidsrestaurant.com

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

HP in parking lot next to Glasshalfull

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

Order at bar

G/N; medium door

https://steelstringbrewery.com

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Steve’s Garden Market & Butchery

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

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

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

Store with wide aisles; counter order

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

https://www.stevesgardenmarket.com

Sup Dogs

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

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

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

Full service

Tight stall, heavy door; DCT

https://supdogs.com

Sushi Nikko

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

HP in front, shopping center

T/C; booths; accessible sushi bar

Full service

Single room; easy door

https://www.sushinikkonc.com

Sutton’s Drug Store

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

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

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

Full service

Not accessible by wheelchair

https://www.suttonsdrugstore.com

Talullas

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

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

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

Full service

Single; heavy door

http://talullas.com

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Tandem

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

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

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

Full service

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

http://www.tandemcarrboro.com

Tea Hill

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

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

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

Counter order

Single; easy door; DCT

https://www.teahillusa.com

Tesoro

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

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

Reservations required; cozy, bistro T/C, banquettes, or seating in high chairs at bar

Full service

Single; slightly heavy door

https://tesorocarrboro.com

Thai Palace

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

HP in parking lot in front

T/C in three dining rooms; quiet

Full service

Single room; heavy door

https://www.thaipalacechapelhill.com

Thaiphoon Bistro

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

HP in front

T/C; booths small dining room; patio

Full service

Single; medium heavy door

https://thaiphoonbistro.com

Thai Station

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

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

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

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Full service

Access up a ramp, down a narrow hallway; G/N; easy door

https://www.thaistationnc.com

The Loop

1800 E. Franklin St., Chapel Hill

919-969-7112

HP, shopping center

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

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

Stall; easy door

https://www.thelooprestaurant.com

The Pig

630 Weaver Dairy Rd., Chapel Hill

919-942-1133

HP in front with incline up to door

T/C; patio high bars and stools

Order; delivered

G/N; easy door

https://thepigrestaurant.com

Time-Out

201 E. Franklin St., Chapel Hill

919-929-2425

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

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

High counter to order; very accommodating to needs

Stall; easy door

http://timeout247.com

Tin Cup Joe

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

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

Camper coffee; ramp to deck with tables

Counter order

No RR; go to Al’s; G/N; easy door

https://tincupjoe.weebly.com

Tokyo Express

145 Mayo St., Hillsborough 919-245-0809

HP in shopping center

Booths, T/C

Counter order

Single; easy door

https://bit.ly/3DU03ax

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Top of the Hill Restaurant & Brewery

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

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

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

Full service

Large stall; wide areas; heavy door; DCT

https://www.thetopofthehill.com

Town Hall Grill

410 Market St., Chapel Hill

919-960-8696

HP in front

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

Full service

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

https://www.facebook.com/TownHallGrill

Trilogy

201 S. Estes Dr., Chapel Hill

919-357-9887

HP, shopping center

In the lobby of the Silverspot movie complex, banquettes with T/C

Full service; or order for theater delivery

Large single; heavy door; DCT

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

Trolly Stop Hot Dogs

104 W. Franklin St., Chapel Hill 919-240-4206

Rosemary/Columbia parking lot; 133 W. Franklin St. garage

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

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

G/N; medium door

https://www.trollystophotdogs.com

Tropical Smoothie Cafe

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

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

T/C; wide space

Order at counter

G/N; heavy door; DCT

https://tropicalsmoothiecafe.com

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TRU

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

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

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

Counter order; pick up

Large stall; heavy door

https://www.trudeli.com

Twisted Noodles

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

HP, shopping center

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

Full service

Single, full-length mirror; easy door

https://www.twistednoodlesch.com

Vecino Brewing Co.

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

HP in lot

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

Full service

G/N; easy door

https://www.vecinobrewing.com

Venable Bistro

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

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

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

Full service

G/N; easy door

https://venablebistro.com

Village Diner

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

Large private parking lot with 2 HP

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

Full service

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

https://www.villagedinernc.com

Vimala’s Curryblossom Cafe

431 W. Franklin St., Chapel Hill 919-929-3833

HP behind restaurant at 115 S. Roberson St.

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

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Order at counter, food delivered

G/N; medium heavy door

https://curryblossom.com

Vinny’s Italian Grill and Pizzeria

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

HP in front, shopping center

Two sets of easily opened entry doors; large, spacious dining room with T/C

Full service

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

https://www.vinnysitaliangrill.com

Weaver Street Market

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

HP in shopping center

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

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

Large stall; heavy door

https://www.weaverstreetmarket.coop

Weaver Street Market (Southern Village)

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

HP in front

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

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

Heavy door into hallway; large stall; heavy door

https://www.weaverstreetmarket.coop

Weaver Street Market

228 S. Churton St., Hillsborough 919-245-5050

HP in private lot

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

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

Large stall; heavy door with door stop

https://www.weaverstreetmarket.coop

Wegman’s

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

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)

Large stall; heavy door; DCT

https://www.wegmans.com

Whit’s Frozen Custard

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

Park on HP pad across street at crosswalk

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

Line up and order No RR

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

Counter order

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

https://yayatea.com

Yopop Frozen Yogurt

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

HP, shopping center T/C wide space

Order while made G/N; easy door

https://www.facebook.com/yopopchapelhill

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KEY:

Chapel Hill/Orange County, North Carolina

HOTELS (A-Z)

INFORMATION: NAME, ADDRESS & PHONE

PARKING: HANDICAP (HP)

LOBBY/COMMON AREAS/AMMENITIES

BEDROOMS

BATHROOM

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

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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

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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

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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 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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