Last night I was out in Chapel Hill visiting my cousin who invited me over to watch the Duke vs Chapel Hill basketball game. After the game we went out and went around the different places on campus. At some point we decided that we were hungry. She told me there was a great fried chicken place near by and we ended up at Time-Out. Once we got to the place it was packed. The line was a little scary to look at, but we got to the front very quickly which was very impressive as I only saw 2 workers taking care of the register and putting the orders together. I ended up ordering Combo #2 which is chicken thighs and a side. I ordered mac and cheese as my side. Luckily we were able to find an open booth in the packed restaurant. When it came time to eat, I would say that the portion of the side was pretty generous. The mac and cheese was also really good and was up to my standards. The chicken was nice and crispy, and was very delicious as well. At one point it did feel like it was a little too salty, but I was able to look past that. I asked for some hot sauce on the side and it kicked it up a little and made it even better. For my first time here, I would say that I was very impressed not only with the food but also with the service. This place is open 24/7 which is a huge plus! I'll definitely be going back next time I am in town. read more

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Don't let the low rating fool you--this place is a gem! Delicious!!! I'm honestly not sure why the ratings here are so low. I almost skipped this spot because of the rating, but I'm so glad I gave it a chance! I stopped by on a Saturday morning and it was nice and quiet--only a few other people were there. I ordered the fried chicken, cabbage, and mac n cheese, and every bite was southern-style perfection. Also, if you like Bojangles sweet tea, you'll love it here! Get one of those square biscuits and the cinnamon roll! Must try! The biscuit was buttery and melt in your mouth and cinnamon roll had perfect amount of icing. The location is perfect--right on Franklin Street and super convenient if you're out hitting the shops. Definitely give them a try! read more

Time-Out Restaurant - Southern Near Me - Chapel Hill, North Carolina

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The food here has great potential, but it is consistently over-salted. It is important for the owners and kitchen cooks to remember that many diners have to monitor their sodium levels for medical reasons. As highlighted by the CDC, excessive sodium is a leading contributor to high blood pressure, fluid retention, and cardiovascular strain. Dialing back the salt would make the menu safer, healthier, and much more enjoyable for everyone. The service is wonderful, so I truly hope the kitchen takes this feedback to heart! read more

This place has gone downhill sadly. Been coming here for years, tonight I was greeted by a rude older woman with white hair and glasses. She threw my to go order at me and quickly turned her back as I was trying to talk and ask about something . I just opened my order and there's barely any items in there . The pulled chicken was just scraps. Looks like I got bad luck and my order has barely any items. I won't even bother coming back. If this is who they have working there handling orders it's not worth my money or time. I will be sure to let all my co workers in chapel hill as well as everybody else to not get food here. If you think I'm lying please go to this place and try for yourself. It's a tourist trap intended for drunk college students. There's nothing more to this place. Maybe it was good twenty years ago, but it's going downhill . read more

The food was okay , the service was kinda horrible. Very rude staff. We were spoken to in a very demeaning manner. We arrived in a good mood and left feeling very strange and upset due to the staff's rude behavior towards us. You also have to pay $1 for a refill. One upside is it's 24hrs. read more

You are going to get a really satisfying meal here. My son declared their fried chicken the best he's had. Everything is good, quality, taste and portions- fun to look at all the celebs pictures there as well. Super convenient to the UNC campus. read more

Fried chicken was good, if not a little salty. Prices for the combos very reasonable. Would order at the counter next time versus on line, given there were a lot more sides available than what was on the website. Great option if you're craving chicken. read more

First time here. We ordered the chicken biscuits with cheese. It is very tasty. The service was face and the photos on the walls were amazing. The best one is Chris Webber calling the timeout in the Natty. Classic read more

Time-Out Restaurant - Chicken Breast Buttermilk Biscuit Sandwich - Southern Near Me - Chapel Hill, North Carolina

A piece of Chapel Hill college town history. It is a 24 hour-7 day a week restaurant. Chicken biscuit was ok. Biscuit was tough and chicken was dry. Kind of what I expected but would visit again. read more

Time-Out Restaurant - Southern Near Me - Chapel Hill, North Carolina

This is a Chapel Hill classic, even if it is not in its original location. Late night revellers know that a chicken and cheese biscuit will hit the spot. We popped in after attending an event on campus and decided to go ahead and get biscuits. It was pretty quiet in the evening midweek but we know late nights on weekends is the sweet spot for this place. They have other offerings but the classic is a chicken biscuit. read more

Time-Out Restaurant - Quiet time - Southern Near Me - Chapel Hill, North Carolina

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The food here is excellent - if you're looking for classic Southern food in a classic Chapel Hill establishment, this place is it. If you love college basketball, this is filled with UNC basketball imagery. I've had this food many times and it always satisfies the craving for good Southern food. I'm docking a star because the service here can be very variable. I ordered a combo with a soda - only to find out that the soda machine was broken after I already paid. If I had known that the soda machine was unavailable, I wouldn't have bought a combo with a soda. There is also no bathroom here (or at least, that's what they told me when I asked) as an FYI. This location is much better for take out and ordering than dining in, which is disappointing since the restaurant decor is excellent. read more

Time-Out Restaurant - Biscuit, fried okra, pulled chicken - Southern Near Me - Chapel Hill, North Carolina

After a basketball game I was starving and thought why not get some Time Out. I tried their classic chicken biscuit sandwich and it did not disappoint. A huge chicken breast on a delicious biscuit. I'll definitely be back!! read more

Time-Out Restaurant - Chicken Breast Buttermilk Biscuit Sandwich - Southern Near Me - Chapel Hill, North Carolina

This food is so bad, I don't care how late or how drunk you are this shit sucks. I payed 9 bucks for some shitty chicken biscuit. read more

A classic place on Franklin street for a chicken biscuit. Service was fast and the r place is set up like the old location was. There are benches and tables for sit down dining. Still the best chicken biscuit in Chapel Hill. read more

Time-Out Restaurant - Southern Near Me - Chapel Hill, North Carolina

After spending 9 hrs at the hospital ER we need a place to eat at 4 am. We were pleasantly surprised by the quality of the food here. Great fried chicken and mac & cheese. Food was very fresh. read more

I stopped by here with my son sometime after 12:30am on a Friday night after leaving the Vintage Movie Theater. We stood outside for a solid 10 minutes looking at the online menu before deciding to go in. When I went in, I looked at the actual menu for a while. It then started to get busy. I ended up getting in line around 12:45am. While waiting in line, fresh chicken came out and of course I didn't get it. I ordered the dark meat combo with cabbage, mashed potatoes, and cornbread. I finally got my food around 1am. The mashed potatoes and cabbage was delicious! I had a huge helping of mashed potatoes. I hadn't had either, especially cabbage, in so long. My thigh was really crispy, warm/hot, and delicious. My drumstick, on the other hand, was on the lukewarm/cooler scale and not crispy at all. The cornbread was somewhat of a let down. I was really expecting more and wondered if I should've gotten the biscuit instead. While it was fairly large in size, it tasted overcooked. It wasn't nasty and I ate it, but it definitely wasn't a nice piece of golden cornbread. Overall, for it to be a place open 24/7 and selling soul food, it wasn't bad. I would come back. read more

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I love getting food here late at night with my friends! There's a lot of options, and everything is packed with flavor. I personally ordered a pulled pork with mashed potatoes and mac & cheese with cornbread on the side. If you asked me what restaurant I would recommend for Southern comfort food, it would have to be this place! The dining atmosphere is definitely more on the casual side since you order at the front and they give you a styrofoam box so you can take it to go or eat it there. The employees have always been nice to me :) read more

Time-Out Restaurant - Pulled Pork BBQ Dinner - Southern Near Me - Chapel Hill, North Carolina

I am giving it a 1 because the dinner plate had edible mac n cheese and cole slaw. The pulled pork was bizarre it was in a vinegary (burning our mouths) soup,= SLOP. It was not like this at all a few yrs ago. I had to wonder how is this passing--it was like no S. BBQ we've had anywhere. This was preceded by being stressed & intimidated to get out our car to go into Time Out because a VERY aggressive unstable beggar was at the door. We tried to make a run for the restaurant , but he still harrassed us. Behind the counter more joy-- grumpy male & particularly the female. The female, who was dressed like a male, half skinned short hair cut w/ many piercings in her ear and what not was so rude & hostile at the cash register it was ridiculous!!!! and no surprise??? she would also not give us a cup of water. The beggar was repeatedly bothering customers and spit on one when not given $$ and then another came in and made some sm talk w/ the rude counter lady prior to my asking for water and was given a meal to go and I after buying 2 meals couldn't get water or a verbal or non verbal thank you- just unbelievable and sad what goes on at 11pm there. There was just one lone man eating there . It is not worth the abuse. read more

The biscuits here are great! The fried chicken is tasty, with nice crisp breading. Service was good, nothing special. We sat outside since it's nice out. The picnic table was a little wobbly but was comfortable. Great location for a 24 hour spot. read more

Time-Out Restaurant - Chicken & cheddar biscuit - Southern Near Me - Chapel Hill, North Carolina

I first saw Time-Out on "Man v Food" with Adam Richman, and have been coming ever since. The Chicken Cheddar biscuit (as simple as it is) is absolutely delicious, and one of the best biscuits I've had. Everything else here is very good as well. Definitely worth a quick detour off of I-40 when traveling. read more

I am never disappointed with my food or customer service experience at this establishment! The personnel is amazing and the southern hospitality is always appreciated! I got one meat: chicken and two sides: Mac and Cheese and cabbage. The meat was so tender it fell right off the bone. The sides were delicious too and I add sweet tea as my beverage. It wasn't too sweet but just right! If you are in the chapel hill area and near campus, I highly recommend you check them out! read more

Time-Out Restaurant - Exterior - Southern Near Me - Chapel Hill, North Carolina

All I can say is - what a disappointment! I have long heard about this place from friends who went to UNC and shows like DD&D and MVF. And it didn't live up to the hype. In fact it was pretty awful. They only get 2 stars because of the space, the history, and the awesome ladies at the counter. The chicken was dry AF at 11am on Saturday (a game day). The macaroni was mush. The cheese was weird. The biscuit itself was awesome. But overall, a disappointing meal that I was sad to cross off my bucket list. I'm guessing this place survives off tradition and most their patrons being drunk off Franklin St. read more

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Oh my goodness. The food is so good. Good taste, portion sizes are good and the cornbread. THE BEST CORNBREAD! And the best part is it's open 24 hours. Please get the cinnamon roll. No get two you will thank me later. read more

Time-Out Restaurant - Chicken, collards and Mac and cheese. I forgot to take a picture of the cornbread and cinnamon roll. - Southern Near Me - Chapel Hill, North Carolina

Food is very tasty. I've been here before and always enjoy the flavor of their chicken and sides. My reason for not giving a 5star is because the 2 guys serving the food were taking their caps off, then scratching and rubbing their hair. This is so disgusting The crowd was minimal in there initially, and once I observed, I wanted to confront them both - then a swarm of people came in to ear, and a huge line formed. Both of them continued serving without washing their hands. This is so unsanitary and IF I ever return, I will ask them to wash their hands before serving anyone that's with me. I'm disappointed. read more

Chapel Hill's own greasy spoon! There's 3 meals I get here regularly and through delivery. Pulled chicken or pork with mac and cheese mashed potatoes or fried chicken with mashed potatoes and green beans. I've ordered at various times but late morning/early afternoon seems to yield the freshest of all items mentioned. Unfortunately, I've ordered breakfast sandwiches and none have been good. In fact, none of the breakfast items I've ordered have been good. Overall it's still my favorite local place read more

One of my favorites when I visit chapel hill. The chicken and cheddar biscuits are the BEST you will ever eat. I used to eat them in college and now 35 years later I have to get one every time I am in town. I don't really like most biscuits but this one is so dense moist and fluffy with crispy chicken breast pulled off the bone and melted shredded cheese. Added an egg to this mornings biscuit. Love the food. read more

Time-Out Restaurant - Chicken cheddar egg biscuit. - Southern Near Me - Chapel Hill, North Carolina

Okay, this is pretty much what you would expect when coming to a 24 hour southern restaurant. The food was already all prepared and is kept warm on display. You choose what you want and they serve it to you pretty much immediately. They have a lot of country sides to choose from. I'm vegetarian so my options were limited. The only vegetarian options they have are some sides (fries, biscuits, collard greens, mashed potatoes, Mac and cheese). The collard greens were pretty good, Mac and cheese was not great, pretty basic, the mashed potatoes were really good and salted perfectly, the biscuits and cornbread are AMAZING, and the cinnamon rolls are also so good. The place itself is really clean and service is really fast. read more

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Any restaurant that's 24/7 can be a hit or a miss, Time Out is a definite hit. After having a long night and an early morning I was starving and just wanted some good breakfast, as I walked in we were greeted with the biggest smile, the place was empty and clean but food for the day was already being prepared, the smell of great southern food permeates the fall air. After talking with Eddy I got some delicious fried chicken, cornbread and macaroni & cheese which was so delicious and well seasoned. Friendly staff, clean space, southern food and a round the clock service, yes please. read more

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Food is tasty but always pre-made so the freshness will vary. Inside, it looks run down, the A/C is broken and they blast Fox News 24/7 so it is one of the more depressing experiences available on Franklin St. read more

Consistent good southern style food! Pros: -friendly employees -accurate orders -large portions -open 24/7 -reasonable prices -numerous side options to choose from -not particularly healthy, but delicious food I especially enjoy their Lima beans, cabbage, and corn bread. My fiancé likes their fried chicken, Mac n cheese, and yams. We have been coming here at their current location and previous location for years and will continue to do so. read more

Time-Out Restaurant - Southern Near Me - Chapel Hill, North Carolina

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I came in here two days ago to get a breakfast sandwich because they're open 24 hours, I ordered a chicken egg and cheese biscuit and a chicken biscuit. The biscuits were undone. It was barely any cheese on my sandwich and the chicken was very salty. When I asked the staff if the chicken was cut off of the bone, they told me yeah with a attitude. The only great thing about this place was the environment. It felt very welcoming. I might go back and try the dinner food instead of the breakfast food because the breakfast food was not it. read more

So i go to Hillsborough once in a while for some ice cream, this time I wanted to have something to eat so I found this place and decided to try it, i didn't know the place was future on Man vs food. I had the chicken biscuit and cheese sandwich, and some fried chicken, it was one the best chicken biscuits that i have had, personally I don't like fried chicken that much but it was good, fries were good and the corn bread really good. The service was really good, the guy was very nice and helpful. I will come back. read more

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Great place to go for overpriced, mediocre food. Got the country fried steak platter for breakfast. Steak batter was so greasy and salty, that I couldn't eat it. Comes with no gravy. They didn't even have white gravy like country fried steak should have. Eggs and potatos were cold. Wanted to charge $1.50 extra for honey for my biscuit. No free refill on my drink. I agree with the guy who said that college kids would eat anything but I'm not in college anymore so I won't be back. Not exactly something Chapel Hill should be proud of. read more

Yum yum. 10:30pm on a Friday night biscuit and collard greens. Unfortunately for me, I live in CA and was just visiting for UNC Family Weekend so I can't make this an every Friday night thing. read more

Time-Out Restaurant - Biscuit. Collards. - Southern Near Me - Chapel Hill, North Carolina

Food was really good. True southern food. Love the yams and chicken. Always order takeout but always see some of the same customers when I pickup. read more

Awh man, this place is MUST! The food is a 10/10. This is comfort food heaven. I have told everyone about it. Go see for yourself. And the owner is so cool and down to earth. Will be going back l soon read more

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Food was plentiful with a good selection of sides. Vegetables are canned and not fresh however still tasty. Macaroni and cheese a bit oily but taste better than most chains. Service was quick and easy. Location right near the college so parking is a little challenging. The restaurant has ample space to seat but decor is out dated. read more

this was my first introduction to southern food as a californian, can confidently say i will be thinking about this meal for YEARS to come. everything 10/10 read more

Time-Out Restaurant - sweet tea, corn bread, mac & cheese, fried ocra, dark meat Fried Chicken Dinner (Dark) - Southern Near Me - Chapel Hill, North Carolina

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I actually never imagined I would eat here because I've never walked down Franklin st drunk at 2 am but when thanksgiving rolled around, I realized I didn't make large enough sides to go around so seeing as they were open, I ordered mashed potatoes and gravy, collard greens and Coleslaw and I haven't stopped eating here since. I haven't tried anything other than sides yet but I love keeping a quart of my favorites in the fridge at the ready. I'd definitely recommend, especially since you can get family size of most things. read more

Always open late, probably the only food open in chapel hill on the weekends after the bars close. Decent soul food, perfect for a late night meal after parting with friends in Franklin. read more