A bit late on my review since I came here for Mother's Day lunch, but nonetheless, I wanted to…read morereview because the food was delicious. I started with a mango fruity drink. It had a name written on a board outside, and I wish I could remember because I would order it again. Then I tried the Pulpo Al Pastor Taco (they had me at octopus). It came with 2 tacos and a side of maduros aka yellow fried plantains. It did catch me by surprise when the maduros came with a crema on top. I've never had it like that and to my surprise it was good. Also, the Quesadilla Fajita which comes with a side of yellow rice. Food was sooo good. It was very busy this day but service was phenomenal. There's an indoor seating area with a bar but we sat outdoors and enjoyed the beautiful day. Definitely will be back.

Excellent Oaxacan food! Starting off with the chips and salsa, it was very fresh and the chips were…read morenice and crispy. I had the tlayuda, which initially was a bit too hard to eat, but when I reheated it, it softened the tortilla and I thoroughly enjoyed it. Also got the less traditional Crunchwrap with chicken, and that was superb. I picked up my food to-go, so I can't speak much to the ambiance. However, with regard to the service, they began making the food when we came to pick it up (when it should have been ready 25 min earlier). At least it was fresh? But it sucked to have to wait 20 more minutes to be ready when we had ordered it to go. Docking a star for the wait time for a pick up order, but maybe I would feel differently had I eaten there in person.

Food, friendly service, nice cozy ambiance. Interesting menu options. If you'd like to sit at the…read morebar, the bartenders are friendly & efficient too. Local Carrboro eatery-- always a good time.

This dinner had a full emotional arc…read more Let me start by saying this was one of the best meals I've had in the last 2-3 years. The star of the show in my opinion were the hush puppies and the corn and wild mushroom risotto. There were sooo many different flavors that perfectly complemented each other. I was blown away. And the pig cheek on top was incredible. 500/10. Our server made great recommendations! Then-- chaos and heartbreak ensued in the form of a fire alarm. We were forced to evacuate the restaurant as the fire department arrived , leaving about half our meal on the table. After 30 or so minutes of waiting out in the cold (we were apparently the only guests who hadn't paid out yet) our server came to find us. He asked us if we wanted to just give him our credit card information and he would ring us up later, when the fire department gave them the ok, as he understood not wanting to wait around. It broke our heart to leave our leftovers, but we agreed and went to go get the car. Thankfully we are stubborn.. and optimistic to a fault. And by the third time we circled around the block, the fire truck was pulling away. I ran in and asked if there was any chance our food hadn't been thrown away yet, and it hadn't! The staff was happy we had been able to come back, and they packed everything up for us, even taking the hush puppies off the bill and sneaking in a complimentary piece of key lime pie. I'm so glad we were able to tip our server appropriately for his great service-- and rescue our leftovers. Happy ending. All was well. (And the fire ended up being something innocuous in the unit above the restaurant)

I have been here three times for special birthday dinners and each one was superlative. AND..our…read morewaiter JONAH was a doll. The service is warm and gracious, the atmosphere cozy with NO TVS (YAY!!!!) and the food was incredible. This is the best special occasion place to go..I love it!!

We went to Bambolo for their monthly plated dinner and WOW. It was a French inspired night with…read morewine pairings. The event was 10/10. I assume their special evenings like this are unique and they're probably not menu repeaters BUT hopefully this review will encourage you to attend their next one or just go eat there. The food was immaculate. I can't even pick a favorite. Baked oysters, cured scallops with bread, halibut crudo, delicious pasta dish and lastly venison. Everything was SO good. The wine pairings were also super delicious. I'm not much of a red wine drinker and I appreciated the lightness of the reds that were chosen. The woman from the wine shop did a phenomenal job of explaining the history and significance of each wine. It was a lovely experience. The restaurant staff were so friendly and kind as well. Only thing I'd change is adding a dessert! Would've loved a little sweet treat, even something tiny like a truffle or scoop of icecream, just something to finish off the meal would've been amazing. All in all, the meal was so amazing and I'm so glad I got to experience this wonderful event. Everyone should go check them out!

I had a great experience eating at Coco with my 2-year old. We went in right before noon. We chose…read moreour own table. This is a very clean restaurants. Everything is vegan. I had a burger with breakfast potatoes. The burger itself was good but the top bun was a bit hard to chew on. I needed up removing the top bun to finish the burger. My daughter had pancakes with - fruit cup, I wouldn't advise to get the fruit cup for $5, it only had 1 strawberry, a few good blueberries and grapes. We had a warm chocolate chip cookie. Now that was delicious. My daughter really enjoyed her pancake. Our server was attentive and service was great overall. I will be back.

Great matcha, hit all of the notes. Really enjoyed the vegan "eggs" complete with the fake runny…read moreyolk. Ambiance was nice and I can see myself coming back for brunch!

$9 for chicken salad sandwich $4 for 20 oz drink sandwich had lettuce and tomato with mayonnaise…read moredespite requesting plain chicken salad who puts mayonnaise on something made with mayonnaise complaint to staff was was met with arrogance and disregard worst merits experience will not be another

We ordered food to go. It took all of 5 minutes! They sent me a text to tell me the food was…read moreready. Super easy check out process. The outdoor patio has a lovely atmosphere, but we took out food back to the Carolina Inn where we were staying. The BLT was excellent, and this is in early March not in tomatoes season! We also had the chicken salad sandwich. My son had the cheeseburger which he disappeared in seconds. We had to have the banana pudding--fabulous!! And.c it was such a great deal...like $10 for each sandwich. We will be back for sure!!

Great place to stop in for a quick bite and caffeine fix…read more Amazing cappuccino and to die for caprese sandwich! Came on a weekend and it was pleasantly empty save a few folks. Right on Franklin too!

This is a good little coffee shop. They have a decent selection of pastries and sandwich offerings…read more The staff is nice and accommodating with alternative milk options. It can get crowded though with some folks studying/working. I tried one of their breakfast sammies and it was good! Only downside was it was a little dry - it could benefit from some sauce options.

Excellent experience! The chefs were excellent. I hope they know the food they created was so…read moredelicious and was changing lives in that dining room. Our server was great and very knowledgeable on the menu and had great wine recommendations. The Soupe aux Haricots Cannellini was creamy and delicious. The big chunks of bacon were pleasant and tasty finds within the soup as well. The beef tartare was perfectly prepared and paired well with the small pieces of toast that came with it. Every bite of the poulet toulousaine (sausage-stuffed chicken) was delicious. Each bite was juicy and very well-seasoned. The fondant potatoes were so soft and good. The knife sliced through them like butter. It was amazing and the Brussel sprouts were divine. I loved it.

We had Sunday brunch here during a visit to UNC. We sat outside, which as nice, even with the rain…read more The inside was bustling and a big loud, plus the AC was pretty cold, so the patio was fine. The service was very "Parisian"--they left you alone but were there when you needed a server. The omelettes were divine. We had the "supreme" which is off the menu but is a combo of ham and mushrooms. The eggs were silky and the potatoes on the side err smashed fried potatoes with caramelized onions. My son had the gnocchi which was quite good. The morning bun was the hit, though, and a must-get when you go. The have a pretty impressive bar program, too. I had a French 75 (since it's a French restaurant, seemed like the call) which had Theo house made pea-lavender syrup. It was excellent! Delicious, strong coffee too.

We have given Tandem a try a few times over the years. One time the oysters were served frozen…read more They brought us a new platter of a dozen that were better - that was 3 years ago. Lastnight, our family ate dinner there only to get sick from the muscles. 3 of us shared the muscles appetizer, which tasted great, but the three of us that ate the muscles ended up sick for a few hours later that evening and and next morning. Everyone else in the dinner party that had not eaten the muscles was fine. The service staff was over-extended. We had to ask the busing staff to get our waiter so that we could order and later in the meal to refresh our beverages. And finally, our dinner party was seated in the very furtherest back room that features an exit door with a large lit up exit sign over it. The room was not really fit to seat people at that price point. There are no sound buffers in the back room. It is akin to a large storage area with artwork on the wallks. There was no way to hear anyone talking at the table due to the roar of the sound bouncing off the walls. The room should not be used for seating at Tandem's price point. I rarely if ever give a bad review, but last night was really disappointing. My family came from Raleigh to join us and we had come over from Hillsborough. We were treating our parents out to a nice dinner - or at least that was the expectation. Otherwise the food was very good.

Went out on Thursday night to tandem what a great experience. I ordered the Japanese eggplant with…read morequinoa, with a curry sauce. It was delicious and very tasty. With the quinoa adding a crispy crunch to the dish. Having only done lunch at tandem I was not prepared for the taste and unusual foods on the dinner menu. My wife ordered the 72 hr short ribs they were the most delicious and tasty short ribs I had ever encountered. I usually never order short ribs but I would try these out. Our dinner guest had the rib eye steak for one it was also delicious from our guests response. The service is always great with enough service but never overwhelming. For a night cap we enjoyed a Remy cognac. With there cheesecake and chocolate pudding cake. Both were delicious and very tasty.

I absolutely love the vibe at PRESS, it is an upscale coffee shop and restaurant that is modern and…read morechic. Everything we ordered was pituresque with the tables favorite being the country hash crepe. The combination of eggs, bacon, hoop cheese, breakfast potatoes, green onion, avocado, blistered cherry tomatoes, mojo sauce, and sausage gravy make every single bite and experience. If you are getting anything get this. But honestly not sure if you can go wrong with anything here because the berries & cream crepe and the lox & toast were great as well. Make this restaurant next on your list, it is a must!

I started with the sweet potato old fashioned, which was excellent and definitely on the strong…read moreside. For my second drink, I ordered the cherry kiss mimosa and enjoyed that as well. The cocktail program was easily the highlight of my visit. The food, however, didn't quite live up to the drinks. I ordered the carne asada crepe, which was just okay and lacked the flavor I was hoping for. I also ordered a blueberry and lemon curd crepe to go and shared it with my sister. Unfortunately, neither of us found it very enjoyable. The restaurant itself is beautiful, clean, and well maintained. There was a long wait to sit at the bar, but it was around 1:00 pm on a Saturday, so that was understandable.

A decent place to grab a meal at the Marriot Courtyard Chapel Hill hotel. I wouldn't seek it out…read moreand come from anywhere else exclusively for it, but their prices weren't outrageous and the food was fast (less than 10 minutes to prepare). My server was nice- he offered me a bottle of water while I waited. I got it to go and hung out in my room bc I was exhausted to be in public and the air conditioner was blasting on high in the bar area. They had $4 Sam Adams bottles on special. The cost of the burger was only $10 and it came with arugula salad (just arugula leaves and grape tomatoes) or fries. The server packed me up ketchup and mustard (I didn't have to ask) and the green goddess dressing was delicious. I'd recommend it if you want to hang at the hotel and not drive and hunt for food one evening. Their pizzas also looked good.

Zero stars. Why even have pictures on your menu? You're just going to serve lukewarm, dry, zero…read moreseasoned, gas station versions of the menu. "Margarita flatbread" Couldn't even spring for dollar store Italian basil seasoning? Tried burger as well. Both times were horrible.