What's not to like about raising cane's....chicken tenders are thick, meaty, seasoned, and fried to…read moreperfection. The cane's sauce should be bottled it's so tasty. The toast is good but I'd prefer no sesame seeds. Cheerful customer service. This location is downtown so it's not that easy to get to. If your lucky you can snag meter parking otherwise parking decks are in walking distance. The line for ordering was almost out the door, but the staff really kept up with the demand.

Food was good Bathroom was out of soap…read moreCondiment bar was out of ketchup had to walk back downstairs to get packs

I stopped in a week ago to grab lunch while my car was charging. I just wanted a quiet place to…read morehang out for a bit. Boy am I glad I did. I order the mookie burger (medium rare, I'm not a psychopath after all) and a side of tater tots. The burger was perfectly done. the right amount of toppings and sauce in relation to the patty size. Tots were the right level of crispy. Soooooo delightful The best burger in Chapel Hill! Come here TODAY and order the mookie burger. Service is awesome. People are great. 10 out of 10, would absolutely recommend.

Our first experience at an Al's Burger Shack was in Apex, and this place is on another level. The…read moreburgers are so much better here and the vibe is homegrown. Love the outdoor seating and beer shack connected. I had the Elote Burger (burger of the month), and it was awesome. The rest of the family had the Classic, Sean's Bacon Burger and Nashy Smashy. No complaints.

Buns vs Als has always been the debate of the best burger spot on Franklin St. And my vote has…read morealways been Buns. I love their unique ingredients and generous portions. Out of their signature burgers, I've tried the chorizo, the jalapeno-pimento cheese burger, and the goat cheese burger, all delicious. The restaurant itself is homely and welcoming. Service is timely and amiable. Their loaded fries are also always a staple. Another plus is that they're open very late, meaning I can count on buns to satisfy many late-night cravings. Eating at Buns overall guarantees a unique flavor experience every time I visit, which is why I regard it so highly out of all the other burger spots in the Chapel Hill area.

Wanted a juicy burger and shake and this place delivered. I had the Brie burger and it was TO DIE…read moreFOR. No wait in line for a Friday evening. Will definitely be back.

Sup Dogs was a big disappointment. We arrived on game day but early enough in the day that they…read morewere steady but not super busy. It was freezing today outside and we were seated by the door. Everything was fine until the hostess propped the door open. They left the door wide open and everyone in the front seating area was miserable. I asked if they could please close it and I was told no. They said the hostess stands by the door on game days. So they really don't care if their customers are comfortable or not. That says a lot. They certainly could've made adjustments given the cold and windy day. But our waitress was kind enough to move us when a table opened up in the back. That was a big relief and much more comfortable. Now to their food. The bacon cheese fries were great but didn't have bacon so we had to get them to bring back to sprinkle on top. The ranch was excellent and we all liked the app. My youngest got a grilled cheese which he enjoyed. My oldest got a burger which he said was okay, but nothing special. But the real disappointment comes in with the hot dogs. My first dog was cold, like unappetizingly cold. The waitress was very nice and took care of it immediately. However, the second dog came out almost immediately. If you like a boiled hot dog that's reheated in a microwave, you'll like their hot dogs. But I want a quality grilled hot dog. We'll stick to our ol' faithful CH burger joint from here on out. And I hope next time your customers are extremely uncomfortable on a freezing day sitting right next to the open door, you exercise some courtesy and close the door next time.

Sup Dogs is hot dog heaven, full stop…read more If you love a creative, loaded, over-the-top hot dog, this is your place. The Firehouse Dog is a must -- bold, flavorful, and perfectly balanced with just the right kick. The cheesy jalapeño dog is everything it should be: melty, spicy, messy in the best way. And the taco dog? Somehow ridiculous and incredible at the same time. The fries are crispy, seasoned, and absolutely addictive, but let's talk about the real stars: the sauces. There are so many good ones that choosing becomes the hardest part of the visit. Drizzle, dip, smother -- you literally cannot go wrong. Even the buns deserve love -- soft, toasted just right, and strong enough to hold up to all that delicious chaos. Everything here is done right, from the flavors to the quality to the fun vibe. Sup Dogs is one of those places that makes you excited to come back before you've even finished eating. Five stars, no debate.

Huge burrito. Wish the tortillas were grilled but still very good. I would go back for sureread more

The place seems popular but I wasnt too excited about. The ambiance is basic/average. The food…read moreordering takes a bit of time because one has to order everything separately. This might work out well for UNC college kids who may not necessarily want an entire entree.

Honestly, this was the best Cook Out experience I have had in a long long time. Especially for late…read morenight, and the employees dealing with lines inside and at the drive thru. I had come back on a late flight into RDU, and on my way home found myself hungry. Not many options this time of night in our area, and a Cook Out Tray just sounded great. So I pulled off of 40 and took a ride into Chapel Hill for this on-campus Cook-Out, appropriately decorated with all the proper blue. Easily 15 cars in the drive thru, but I think I was through it with hot food in around 15 minutes. My burger was cooked up perfectly, topped well, and hit the spot. The corn dogs were crispy outside like I like them, and I didn't have to ask for that. My Oreo mint shake, creamy and tasty as usual. The attendant at the window was friendly, and generally, it looked like the employees were having a good time in there while remaining busy. Good to see, as I feel like most of my Cook Out runs in recent memory felt like pulling teeth with whoever was working.

Honestly pretty mid fast food. I had the banana pudding shake and it was a bit too thick for my…read moreliking (I like to sip not eat my milkshake), though it tasted much better after I let it sit in the fridge for a few hours. The chicken tenders and quesadilla were nothing out of the ordinary and the staff member serving us in the drive through unfortunately forgot to provide the sauces we had requested. I did like the cheese curds and Cajun fries! Overall, it was not a bad meal and the prices are decent for the amount of food you're getting, but I think this is a skip for me in the future.

This is a typical McDonald's franchise. You've got the mobile kiosks and then the two traditional…read moresever registers (which are usually empty). Most McD's have transitioned to have customers pay with the self-kiosk, and it totally makes sense for a college town. Service is pretty fast. You get your order within 5-10 minutes, depending on how many things you order. What was odd though was them shutting off their mobile order before they closed, which subsequently disabled all customers from using any promos or rewards. I was hoping to redeem a coupon for $1 fries and could not use it all... Kinda disappointing when we all know McD's is expensive without the coupons. In any case, servers were okay. I came in towards closing time and they surprisingly still had their slushie machine running. The girl was nice enough to give me my slushie, so I didn't end up leaving empty handed. Location had plenty of tables for college students and patrons to dine in. Parking is a bit limited, but otherwise good if you're walking from campus to eat here.

The food was inedible. Garbage in the parking lot with rats all over the place. Avoid this place!!!!read more

Alpaca Peruvian Chicken in Chapel Hill is my go-to. The food is always good, and the staff is…read morefriendly and helpful. The environment is always clean. The location is convenient as it is just down from Whole Foods, on Elliott, and in the little strip across from Cook Out. My friends from Florida always want to go to ALPACA as soon as they arrive in Chapel Hill. I eat at Alpaca several times a month, and sometimes twice a week. The majority of the student population has left for the summer, and that impacts local businesses. Let's support ALPACA and Chapel Hill businesses. Joseph is the GM. He is welcoming and goes out of his way to help.

I am a fan of most rotisserie chicken joints, and certainly Alpaca is one of the best. I arrived…read morearound 7 PM on a Thursday night, so this was about two hours before closing. I ordered a half chicken combo with two sides. Actually, I placed my order with one girl. Then the shift leader took over and I had to provide her with my order also. For my sides, I asked for black beans and tostones. And it was my mistake because I wanted maduros, the sweet plantains. When they brough the tostones (green plantains) to me, I explained I was wrong and I wanted the maduros. The woman seemed clueless, apparently she did not understand English. Five minutes later, another employee comes over and I explained the situation again. She seemed to understand and took the tostones away...except she never came back with the maduros. And I waited at least another five minutes. I'd already finished my chicken and beans, and with a 35 minute drive ahead of me, I just didn't have the patience to wait any longer. So basically I got robbed on a side dish. I had admitted my mistaketo the staff, but it still wasn't fixed. Also, both iced tea jugs were practically empty, there was barely enough to fill a regular cup between both. Also, all three garbage pails were completely full, but it looked like one of the staff members was taking care of those as I was leaving. Of course, the chicken tasted really good and the honey mustard dressing was wonderful. I liked the flavor of the black beans as well. But I feel like for $21, this location could have given better customer service.

Al's signature cheeseburger is a really awesome burger. Everything tasted super fresh, and the meat…read moreis top quality, med rare temp. It's been named best cheeseburger in America according to Food and Wine and I agree! Delicious. The rosemary crinkle fries are crispy, and full of flavor. Perfect for sitting outside at Southern Village.

I'd been wanting to try Al's for two years and on a Saturday night while doing grocery deliveries,…read moreI made a stop. Even though there was a lawn concert going on, which meant it was going to be crowded, I managed to parallel park on a side street. The inside is incredibly small, maybe 7 or 8 indoor tables and a counter against the wall with 6 or 7 barstools. They do have some covered seating outside though. I ordered a double classic burger, medium. I never expected that it would take 30 minutes, but it did. With a drink, my total was about $21. So since I would have to wait longer than I anticipated, I got an Arnold Palmer and walked around the area for a while. Alcohol is available if you want. Draft beer, canned beer, bottled beer. I think they had some seltzer as well, but not totally sure about that one. Once I came back from walking around the horseshoe, I grabbed a stool. I liked the wall decor with the license plates from various states. The staff brough the burger to me and I have to say it was quite big, especially since I spent the $4 for an extra patty. The burger was closer to medium well, it was mostly gray inside, but it was still juicy and that's all I really cared about. American cheese was decently melted. The potato roll was wonderful. Veggie toppings were fresh, which I always appreciate. I Though the wait was rough, it was a tasty burger. I might have to try the smashburger one of these days. Or the turkey burger, that looked really good too.

When I'm craving Korean comfort food in Chapel Hill, it's nice to know there's a Bonchon close to…read morecampus. I've had the soy garlic and spicy wings before, but today I decided to try all of their wing flavors. The wings came out quickly and were fried to perfection. One thing I really appreciate about Bonchon is how the batter stays crispy, even after the wings have cooled down. Soy garlic and spicy are still my favorites, but the K-BBQ and yangnyeom flavors were pretty good too. Pros: The food came out quickly, and the service was friendly. I highly recommend ordering online about 15-20 minutes in advance so your food is ready when you arrive. Cons: Street parking can be a little challenging depending on the time of day.

This places definitely surprised us. The chicken was very flavorful and crispy. The rice also had…read moretons of flavor as well. The chicken was huge. We also had an order of donuts that was the perfect sweet afterward.