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    Time-Out Restaurant

    3.5 (188 reviews)
    InexpensiveSouthern
    Open Open 24 hours
    Updated 1 month ago

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    TIME-OUT RESTAURANT ATMOSPHERE

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    Divey
    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Outdoor seating

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    Sarah W.

    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!

    Chicken Breast Buttermilk Biscuit Sandwich
    Alan B.

    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

    Jeff B.

    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.

    Quiet time
    Glenn G.

    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.

    Biscuit, fried okra, pulled chicken
    Anna S.

    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.

    Tony T.

    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.

    Chicken Breast Buttermilk Biscuit Sandwich
    Kyle R.

    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!!

    breakfast and lunch menu
    Zay M.

    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.

    Pulled Pork BBQ Dinner
    Shelby F.

    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 :)

    Chicken & cheddar biscuit
    Kate S.

    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.

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    AJ J.

    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!

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