By Claire Doan, Summer 2023 APPLES Intern
Every year, Chapel Hill Magazine asks their readers to vote on the best of the best in Orange County, North Carolina–from Chapel Hill to Carrboro to Hillsborough–and share the results of their readers’ local favorites for dining, entertainment, shopping and much more.
We proudly introduce the winners of Best of Chapel Hill 2023 Awards in downtown Chapel Hill. Many of them are featured in our C’Hill Out pass this summer. Sign up today to experience Chapel Hill to the fullest–all from the popular places you love on East Franklin to the hidden gems on the West end!
ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT
Art Gallery:
Ackland Art Museum
Group Outing:
The Baxter
Beer Study
Movie Theater:
Varsity Theatre
Museum:
Ackland Art Museum
Morehead Planetarium & Science Center
Place to Host a Children’s Birthday Party
Morehead Planetarium & Science Center
Summer Camp:
Morehead Planetarium & Science Center
RETAIL
Gift Store:
The Shrunken Head Boutique
Store for UNC Gear:
Chapel Hill Sportswear
Johnny T-shirt
The Shrunken Head Boutique
Fashion Jewelry:
Light Years
Women’s Boutique:
Rumors
Uniquities
Consignment/Resale Store:
Rumors
Bookstore:
Epilogue Books Chocolate Brews
Bike Shop:
The Bicycle Chain
Shopping Experience:
Downtown Franklin Street
HOME & GARDEN
Florist:
Chapel Hill Florist
University Florist
SERVICES
Hair Salon:
Syd’s Hair Shop
Barbershop:
Chapel Hill Barber Shop
Automotive Services/Repairs:
Chapel Hill Tire Car Care
Fitness Facility:
Chapel Hill Training
Yoga Studio:
Franklin Street Yoga Center
DINING
Overall Restaurant:
Lantern
Asian:
Lantern
Indian:
Cholanad Restaurant & Bar
Vimala’s Curryblossom Café
Italian:
411 West
Comfort Food/Southern Cuisine:
Mama’s Dip Kitchen
Pizza:
Italian Pizzeria III
Sushi:
Spicy 9 Sushi Bar & Asian Restaurant
Mediterranean:
Mediterranean Deli, Bakery and Catering
Tallula’s
Burger:
Al’s Burger Shack
Buns
Fries:
Al’s Burger Shack
Buns
Linda’s Bar & Grill
Vegetarian/Healthy Food:
Mediterranean Deli, Bakery and Catering
The Purple Bowl
Coffee Shop:
Epilogue Books Chocolate Brews
Tea:
Tea Hill
Wings:
Bonchon
Heavenly Buffaloes
Fried Chicken:
Dame’s Chicken & Waffles
Mama Dip’s Kitchen
Time-Out Restaurant
Ice Cream/Frozen Yogurt:
Yogurt Pump
Breakfast:
Brandwein’s Bagels
Place to Watch the Game:
Carolina Brewery
Top of the Hill Restaurant & Brewery
Place for a Date Night:
Lantern
Outdoor Dining:
Top of the Hill Restaurant & Brewery
Kid-Friendly Restaurant:
Al’s Burger Shack
Sutton’s Drug Store
Spot for a Business Lunch:
Top of the Hill Restaurant & Brewery
Overall Service:
411 West
Host/Server:
Paula Gilland, The Purple Bowl
Local Beverage Product:
Boro Beverage kombucha
Carolina Brewery Sky Blue Kölsch
TOPO Brewery Bell Tower Blueberry Wheat
Brewery:
Carolina Brewery
Gizmo Brew Works
Top of the Hill Restaurant & Brewery
Wine, Beer and/or Spirits Shop:
Beer Study
Place for a Cocktail:
The Crunkleton
Draft Beer Selection:
Beer Study
Franklin Motors
Late-Night Eats:
Cosmic Cantina
Linda’s Bar and Grill
Time-Out Restaurant
Takeout:
Mediterranean Deli, Bakery and Catering
Gluten-Free Options:
Mediterranean Deli, Bakery and Catering
The Purple Bowl
Restaurant Catering:
Brandwein’s Bagels
Italian Pizzeria III
Vimala’s Curryblossom Café
Full-Service Catering:
Mediterranean Deli, Bakery and Catering