Chapel Hill’s Iconic Carolina Coffee Shop Named North Carolina’s Oldest Restaurant by Country Living
By Marge Farrington | Published 2026-06-17T14:09:31.433Z
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Chapel Hill -- The secret has been out on Franklin Street for over a century, but now the rest of the nation is taking note. Country Living magazine...
Chapel Hill -- The secret has been out on Franklin Street for over a century, but now the rest of the nation is taking note. Country Living magazine recently released its list of the "50 Oldest Restaurants in America," highlighting the absolute oldest continuous dining staple in every single state. Taking the crown for North Carolina is none other than Chapel Hill's beloved Carolina Coffee Shop.Nestled at 138 E. Franklin Street, this landmark spot has been an operational pillar of the communit