Al's Diner

Food is delicious! Service is excellent. Real homey feel, open and friendly. I feel like part of…read morethe family!

I love to support a local small town business. This gave them an extra star. We stopped by for…read morelunch on a Friday. Our party of four found a table pretty easily. The menu is kinda big for such a small place. Today's special was meatloaf and I was going to get something else but I do love a meatloaf sandwich so that's what I went with. The meatloaf tasted good but there was just not enough of it on the sandwich. Hubby had the catfish plate with fries (they were unseasoned and a small amount), cole slaw and hush puppies. He said it was OK. Not above ordinary. We ended with a slice of chocolate chess pie which we all shared. It was very good. I believe they make the pies and cakes in house. We would maybe try the food one more time. The service was fine.

Small onion rings

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S & T Soda Shoppe

4.1(199 reviews)

0.5 mi

Great service, delicious BLT and a Banana Split that was tremendous and worth every calorie!!!read more

This place has been here since I was born and throughout the years it's hardly changed. Prices are…read morelow, portions are generous, and flavors are nostalgic at the Shoda Shoppe. If you're visiting the area, I would recommend swinging by and getting a scoop of ice cream. There's tons of food options but the ice cream is what they're known for. I used to get the floats but could never finish, so I went with a scoop of cherry vanilla this time. A single scoop was like 4 bucks and they fill an entire standard sized styrofoam cup up for you! The vanilla base is pretty good on its own, and it's loaded with maraschino cherries and the juice that makes it even better. Great service here too with an emphasis on that classic southern hospitality.

Chicago Dog w/house chips

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Downstairs seating area

Cafe Root Cellar

3.7(107 reviews)

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We used the Cafe Root Cellar as a meeting place to connect with family. It was a beautiful day so…read morewe ate outside on the patio which was lovely. The staff was friendly and kind, and helped us get some pictures. The food, chicken and waffles, seemed like the perfect meal for my midwestern mother, the waffles were good but the chicken way over cooked, it was dark, dark brown, dry and difficult to chew. Three of us had the Burratta Bowls. The flavors were fabulous, the tater tots crispy and onions and peppers were sauté nicely. For a breakfast bowl I would have like more eggs in this dish, it felt like one egg on a bowl full of tater tots. My sister loved the yogurt and fruit bowl and my cousin devoured the eggs in hollandaise sauce. I loved my chai tea! And everyone else said the coffee was great. I would recommend this restaurant for brunch, we had pancake loving people in our group and they weren't serving pancakes the day we were there, so we would return to get pancakes and enjoy the atmosphere.

Lunch was awesome! The fries are like cottage fries and done perfectly. The burger is a solid…read morechoice and the turkey Brie with cranberry chutney was delicious. Service was friendly and speedy. It's a great lunch vibe.

Tiny Sandwich

My Asian bowl was botins delicious! Perfectly cooked with lots of flavor, portion more than enough for me!

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What to say? Huge slice, moist.... a slice of heaven!

Small B&B Café

4.5(147 reviews)

0.8 mi

Nice and relaxing way to have breakfast outdoors. I like their eggs with smashed potatoes . The…read morecoffee is weak so I get iced coffee. Their French toast and ricotta pancakes are yummy

I want to start off by saying how absolutely adorable this place is! A very eclectic and earthy,…read morewhimsical place. The person who greeted us was nice. Food, in theory sounded great, but that's where things fell short. My husband ordered a croissant sandwich. It came toasted, but that was not apparent in any description or asked of him. The whole point of croissants is for them to be buttery/flaky. This made it crumbly and DRY. It dried the sausages out as well. My eggs had an odd flavor and their potatoes had a barely-cooked consistency. We do NOT like to send food back or make a scene so we just didn't eat much and left quietly. Maybe they were having an off day? But regardless, please don't toast a croissant! It's a shame. The pig, who they ask for scraps for (also cute!) made out from our meal, so that's a positive. I wanted to love it, but it was average or less.

Very dry croissant

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Outside seating

The Modern Life Deli & Drinks

3.6(149 reviews)

0.5 mi

We had our rehearsal dinner/pre wedding party at the bar side of the Mod, and it was fantastic!…read moreJamie was very easy to work with. We ordered appetizers, several pizzas (including gluten free and vegan options), and two big salads for around 40 people, and everything came out in a timely manner and was delicious. They even did some decorating for us! Andrea and Sam were the bartenders, and they did a great job handling our large party, bussing tables, and dealing with separate checks. Highly recommend working with them for an event.

We visited Pittsboro today and had lunch at "The Mod." My wife and I shared the Pear and Mandarin…read moreorange salad and the Supreme pizza. Both were very good. They have inside and outside seating and a full bar. Great server managing multiple tables. We would definitely return. Pittsboro has a lot of small shops within walking distance near the court house.

Left over maybe my kids will eat it?

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Postal Fish Company

4.4(161 reviews)

0.5 mi

Every time I've been I've been so impressed by the amazing and creative fresh dishes, especially…read morethose fired on the wood grill. Service has been welcoming, yet relaxed and able to answer the occasionally odd question I've asked. Though I've been happy eating at the bar, I'd always book as can certainly be booked out. Loving it.

As always a great experience. Bill is a great chef and he holds his staff to high standards. Such…read morea gem for Pittsboro. This time we had the cedar island fry and the pork loin special. Never had a bad experience here. Go for the evening! You won't be disappointed!

Fettuccine with mushrooms and squash

Little neck clams with beer and butter

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Crispy sweet potatoes with bacon aioli

Greek Kouzina

4.0(122 reviews)

2.8 mi

Food is decent, service is not good. Ambiance and overall environment is quiet and goodread more

Worst Greek Ive ever had . I ordered The chicken and lamb and salad . My chicken and lamb were both…read moreburt and tasted stale no flavor. My salad had no dressing . I would not even give my dog this food as scraps . I see lots of bad reviews so The owner needs to change his receipe and quality of food before you got out if business . We were staying at the hotel passing through so Not many places here open .

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Mi cancun - Pittsboro

4.1(140 reviews)

2.7 mi

Needed a quick meal and ended up staying for the vibes. Friendly staff and great atmosphere.read more

We were in town visiting for a doctor's appt. When we checked into our hotel we asked the front…read moredesk where they recommend eating and immediately they said Mi Cancun! We took them up on this advice and we were not disappointed! We started off with the table side guac which was absolutely delicious and fresh!! We also had a the traditional and skinny margs which were so good!! Dangerously good!! for dinner, we got a combo tamale and enchilada as well as the tacos al pastor! Both were good, not great. I will say that their tacos al pastor were more flavorful than a lot of places and I routinely order this! The service was absolutely great! Super attentive! The ambience is traditional Mexican restaurant!

Entrance

Frozen strawberry margarita with too shelf tequila

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Men's Bathroom

Allen & Son Bar-B-Que

4.1(176 reviews)

5.4 mi

Allen & Son is Such a great place to get some good BBQ and hush puppies and coleslaw!read more

I ordered the extra large barbecue plate with potato salad and mac and cheese. I wouldn't recommend…read moreit! For one the mac and cheese is not baked, and it really has no flavor. I assume they're just dumping canned cheese on top of overcooked pasta. The Potato salad tasted like it came straight from Food Lion. The barbecue itself was super vinegary, no smoke flavor at all. I was very disappointed with this meal, the best part were the hush puppies.

Barbecue plate with hush puppies, baked beans, and fries

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Chopped pork plate

The Fearrington House Restaurant

4.3(216 reviews)

7.7 mi

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We celebrated Connie's birthday last night with our first visit to The Fearrington House…read moreRestaurant, and the whole evening was an experience we'll remember. From the warm greeting to the thoughtful service from our hostess, Jennifer, and sommeliers Julianne Thompson and Kailin Solomons, every detail made us feel welcome. Connie was presented with a menu wishing her a happy birthday--a lovely personal touch. We chose the four-course prix fixe menu with classic wine pairings. With three options for each course, the sommeliers selected wines to complement the dishes we chose, and the pairings made the meal even more special. The cuisine was wonderful, and the service tied the entire evening together. The restaurant's Michelin recognition--and the inn's Michelin Key--make this a remarkable destination, but it's the whole experience that made it our new favorite restaurant. We're already looking forward to returning.

I visited Fearrington House with some friends for afternoon high tea, and I have to say, I was very…read moreimpressed! We arrived a little early so we could spend some time walking around the beautiful grounds and gardens. When it was time for tea, we were promptly seated in an intimate dining room with just a few other tables and a large fireplace with a crackling fire. It was a wonderful setting. Everything about Fearrington House reminded me of the formal dining experiences of years ago. The servers wore jackets, vests, and ties, the tables were covered with white tablecloths and napkins, and there was a great deal of attention paid to every detail, especially the presentation. It's the kind of dining experience you don't come across very often anymore. Our server greeted us, explained how afternoon tea worked, and took our tea orders. One of my friends has food allergies, and I was particularly impressed with how they accommodated her. They brought out a separate tower that was every bit as beautifully presented as ours, but carefully prepared without the ingredients she needed to avoid. It was nice to see that she didn't have to miss out on any part of the experience. We all thoroughly enjoyed the food, the service, and the overall atmosphere. It was one of those experiences where everything just seemed to come together perfectly. I'd love to return to Fearrington House for dinner sometime. If their afternoon tea is any indication, I suspect dinner would be quite an experience!

Delicate orange mousse on a sablé but heavy on the gelatine.

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5 years ago

Fried Chips and Ranch!!! That is it!!! Go get them today!!!! Quick and delicious, we will be back!

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