The results are in! Many of our Downtown Chapel Hill businesses received top honors in this year’s “Best Of Chapel Hill” issue by Chapel Hill Magazine, including Downtown Chapel Hill as one of the best Overall Shopping Experiences! The publication asks readers to vote for their favorite restaurants, bars, retail shops, movie theaters, fitness centers, and more. More than 60,000 votes came in this year for over 400 categories. Some of our merchants were also feature stories! Take a look at spreads covering Karen Cunningham of Simply Audrey, Katy Poitras and Ilene Speizer of Cat Tales Cat Cafe, and a story on Morehead Planetarium’s 75th anniversary. Keep scrolling to see the Downtown winners!
Dining
Barbecue
Mama Dip’s Kitchen
Breakfast
Brandwein’s Bagels
Brewery
Carolina Brewery
Top of the Hill Restaurant & Brewery
Brunch
Carolina Coffee Shop
Burger
Al’s Burger Shack
Buns
Chef
Andrea Reusing, Lantern
Cocktails
The Crunkleton
Comfort Food/Southern Cuisine
Mama Dip’s Kitchen
Craft Beverages
Boro Beverage Company – kombucha
Carolina Brewery – Sky Blue Kolsch
Top of the Hill – Bell Tower Blueberry Wheat
Draft Beer Selection
Beer Study
Carolina Brewery
Franklin Motors
Food Truck
Roquette at Franklin Motors
Fried Chicken
Bonchon
Mama Dip’s Kitchen
Time-Out Restaurant
Fries
Al’s Burger Shack
Buns
Heavenly Buffaloes
Full-Service Catering
Mediterranean Deli, Bakery, and Catering
Gluten-Free Options
Mediterranean Deli, Bakery, and Catering
The Purple Bowl
Host/Server
Paula Gilland, The Purple Bowl
Ice Cream
The Yogurt Pump
Indian
CholaNad Restaurant & Bar
Vimala’s Curryblossom Cafe
Italian
Italian Pizzeria III
Kid-Friendly Restaurant
Al’s Burger Shack
Italian Pizzeria III
Late-Night Eats
Cosmic Cantina
The Northside District
Sup Dogs
Time-Out Restaurant
Local Food Product
Mediterranean Deli, Bakery, and Catering – pita bread
Mediterranean
Mediterranean Deli, Bakery, and Catering
Talulla’s
Mexican/Latin American
Que Chula Tacos
Pizza
Italian Pizzeria III
Place for a Date Night
Lantern
Queso
Que Chula Tacos
Restaurant Catering
Brandwein’s Bagels
Vimala’s Curryblossom Cafe
Spot for a Business Lunch
Crossroads at The Carolina Inn
Sushi
Spicy 9 Sushi Bar & Asian Restaurant
Tea
Tea Hill
Vegetarian/Healthy Food
Vimala’s Curryblossom Cafe
Wine and/or Beer Shop
Beer Study
Wings
Bonchon
Heavenly Buffaloes
Home & Garden
Florist
University Florist
Real Estate Company
Hodge & Kittrell Sotheby’s International Realty
Retail
Bike Shop
The Bicycle Chain
Bookstore
Epilogue Books Chocolate Brews
Consignment/Resale Store
Rumors
Fashion Jewelry
Light Years
Fine Jewelry
Creative Metalsmiths
Shopping Experience
Downtown Chapel Hill
Store for UNC Gear
Chapel Hill Sportswear
Johnny T-Shirt
The Shrunken Head
Women’s Boutique
Simply Audrey
Uniquities
Services
Alterations
Cynthia’s Tailor Shop
Automotive Services/Repairs
Chapel Hill Tire Car Care Center
Event Planner
The Carolina Inn
Event Space
The Carolina Inn
Fitness Facility
Chapel Hill Training
Hair Studio
To The Woods
Hotel
AC Hotel by Marriott Chapel Hill Downtown
The Carolina Inn
Nail Salon
Bliss Nail Bar
Yoga Studio
Franklin Street Yoga Center
Arts & Entertainment
Art Gallery:
Ackland Art Museum
Group Outing
The Baxter
Cat Tales Cat Cafe
Tar Heel Escapes
Movie Theater
Varsity Theatre
Museum
Ackland Art Museum
Morehead Planetarium & Science Center
Place to Host a Children’s Birthday Party
Morehead Planetarium & Science Center