BMIE Market 27514
Orange County, North Carolina · ZCTA boundaries as of 2020
Profile
| Population (current estimate) | 32,951 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimate ±1,140 · American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates · ACS 5-Year 2024 (2020-2024) ZCTA · B01003_001E · on 2020 boundaries · retrieved 2026-09-05 |
|---|---|
| Households | 10,347 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimate ±522 · American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates · ACS 5-Year 2024 (2020-2024) ZCTA · B11001_001E · on 2020 boundaries · retrieved 2026-09-05 |
| Population, 2010 Census count | 32,110 2010 Census count · Decennial Census · Census Gazetteer ZCTA 2010 · POP10 · on 2010 boundaries · retrieved 2026-09-04 |
| Housing units | 11,631 2010 Census count · Decennial Census · Census Gazetteer ZCTA 2010 · HU10 · on 2010 boundaries · retrieved 2026-09-04 |
| Median household income | $92,875 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimate ±5,592 · American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates · ACS 5-Year 2024 (2020-2024) ZCTA · B19013_001E · on 2020 boundaries · retrieved 2026-09-05 |
| Median age | 23.9 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimate ±1 · American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates · ACS 5-Year 2024 (2020-2024) ZCTA · B01002_001E · on 2020 boundaries · retrieved 2026-09-05 |
| Median gross rent | $1,626 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimate ±56 · American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates · ACS 5-Year 2024 (2020-2024) ZCTA · B25064_001E · on 2020 boundaries · retrieved 2026-09-05 |
| Median home value | $663,900 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimate ±29,282 · American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates · ACS 5-Year 2024 (2020-2024) ZCTA · B25077_001E · on 2020 boundaries · retrieved 2026-09-05 |
| Land area | 19.6 sq mi Census Gazetteer 2020 |
| Restaurants | 91 2023 · U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns 2023 detail (NAICS2022) · by USPS ZIP 27514 |
| Restaurants per 10,000 residents | 31.5 DERIVED: 2010 restaurants (ZIP) ÷ 2010 Census population (ZCTA) · different years, stated as such |
| Restaurant growth, 5-year | -8.1% DERIVED: 2018 → 2023, ZIP Code Business Patterns restaurants |
| Restaurant growth, 10-year | -7.1% DERIVED: 2013 → 2023, ZIP Code Business Patterns restaurants |
| Restaurant growth, 20-year | -9.9% DERIVED: 2003 → 2023, ZIP Code Business Patterns restaurants |
| Restaurant growth, Longest on file | +15.2% DERIVED: 1994 → 2023, ZIP Code Business Patterns restaurants |
| Projected restaurants, 2028 | 86 (range 78–94) FORECAST · linear trend v1 fitted to 2013–2023 (11 points, -0.9 per year, r² 0.41) · 80% range · confidence Medium · momentum, not a guarantee |
| Projected population, 5 years ahead | Needs more ACS years on file |
| BMIE Market Score | 54 / 100 MODELED · bmie_market_score v1 · confidence High · why? |
| Consumer Market Score | 84 / 100 MODELED · consumer_market_score v1 · confidence High · why? |
| Restaurant Opportunity Score | 46 / 100 MODELED · restaurant_opportunity_score v1 · confidence High · why? |
| Market Momentum Score | 19 / 100 MODELED · market_momentum_score v1 · confidence High · why? |
Map
Boundary: U.S. Census Bureau cartographic file, 1:500k, 2020 vintage. Basemap © OpenStreetMap contributors.Trends
Historical lines are published counts. Dashed lines are derived: a least-squares trend through the last decade, extended as a FORECAST with its 80% range. Momentum, not a guarantee.
Restaurants by year, with trend and projection
ZIP Code Business Patterns, USPS ZIP 27514. Projection: linear trend v1, fitted 2013–2023, -0.9 restaurants per year, r² 0.41, confidence Medium.Growth index (first year on file = 100)
Each category relative to its own first published count. Full/limited split is unavailable under SIC (before 1998).Mix of the food-service market
Share of all food-service establishments. "Other" = snack bars, caterers, contractors, mobile.Population and restaurants per 10,000 residents
Population points: 2010 Census count and ACS 5-year estimates on file (more vintages load over time). Density uses the population point within two years of each restaurant count. Population projection appears once three or more ACS years are loaded.Restaurant growth vs. North Carolina and U.S. averages
Averages are the mean growth across all ZCTAs with the figure (state n = 688, U.S. n = 24,852). DERIVED from ZIP Code Business Patterns.Why these scores?
Each score is a weighted average of national percentile ranks (0 = lowest of all ZCTAs with that figure, 100 = highest). Weights are set in the model registry, not in code, and every score carries its model version.
BMIE Market Score: 54 (High confidence)
| Component | Value | Rank | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Consumer Market Score | 83.8 | 84 | 40% | +33.5 |
| Restaurant Opportunity Score | 45.9 | 46 | 35% | +16.1 |
| Market Momentum Score | 19.5 | 19 | 25% | +4.9 |
Consumer Market Score: 84 (High confidence)
| Component | Value | Rank | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population (ACS) | 32,951 | 91 | 40% | +36.2 |
| Median household income (ACS) | 92,875 | 76 | 40% | +30.3 |
| Households (ACS) | 10,347 | 86 | 20% | +17.3 |
Restaurant Opportunity Score: 46 (High confidence)
| Component | Value | Rank | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10-year restaurant growth | -7.1 | 20 | 35% | +6.9 |
| Restaurants per 10,000 residents (lower = more room) | 27.6 | 23 | 25% | +5.7 |
| Population (ACS) | 32,951 | 91 | 20% | +18.1 |
| Median household income (ACS) | 92,875 | 76 | 20% | +15.2 |
Market Momentum Score: 19 (High confidence)
| Component | Value | Rank | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5-year restaurant growth | -8.1 | 20 | 50% | +10.1 |
| 10-year restaurant growth | -7.1 | 20 | 30% | +6.0 |
| 20-year restaurant growth | -9.9 | 17 | 20% | +3.4 |
A high score is a statistical position among all U.S. ZCTAs, not a prediction that a restaurant will succeed.
Restaurants on file (220)
By cuisine
Coffee 30 · American 22 · Asian 21 · Sandwiches 18 · Dessert 13 · Pizza 13 · Mexican 12 · Japanese 10 · Cajun, Creole, Southern 9 · Italian 9 · Bakery 8 · Breakfast 8 · Chinese 8 · Healthy / salads / bowls 6 · Mediterranean 6 · Burgers 5 · Chicken / wings 5 · Ice cream / frozen desserts 5 · Indian 5 · Latin American (other) 5 · Sushi 5 · Greek 4 · Juice / smoothies 4 · Korean 3 · Seafood 3 · Tea / bubble tea 3 · Thai 3 · Vegetarian 3 · BBQ 2 · European 2 · Southwestern / Tex-Mex 2 · Vegan 2 · African 1 · Hawaiian / Pacific 1 · Hot dogs 1 · Middle Eastern 1 · Noodles / ramen / pho 1 · Peruvian 1 · Southeast Asian (other) 1 · Spanish / tapas 1 · Steakhouse 1 · Vietnamese 1
By type
Restaurant (service type not stated) 146 · Bar 32 · Café 18 · Coffee shop 18 · Quick service 18 · Dessert 15 · Casual dining 12 · Bakery 11 · Juice, smoothie, tea 7 · Other 7 · Specialty food shop 5 · Buffet 3 · Delivery-focused 3 · Fast casual 3 · Food truck 3 · Brewery / taproom 2 · Catering 2
| Name | Type | Cuisine | Address | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1922 | Coffee shop | Coffee | 140 E Franklin St | open |
| Alfredo's Pizza Villa | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Pizza · Italian | 900 Willow Dr | open |
| Alpaca Peruvian Charcoal Chicken Alpaca Chicken | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Peruvian · Latin American (other) · Chicken / wings | 237 S Elliott Rd | open |
| Alpha Pie | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Pizza | 157 E Rosemary St | open |
| Artisan Pizza Kitchen | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Pizza | 153 E Franklin St. | open |
| Asia Cafe | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Chinese | 118 E Franklin St | open |
| B.GOOD | Restaurant (service type not stated) · Fast casual | Sandwiches · Healthy / salads / bowls | 133 E Franklin St | open |
| Ba Da Wings | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 764 Martin Luther King Jr Blvd | open | |
| Babalu Tapas & Tacos | Bar | Spanish / tapas | 1800 E Franklin St | open |
| Baileys Pub & Grille | Bar · Restaurant (service type not stated) · Casual dining | 1722 Fordham Blvd | open | |
| Bandido's Mexican Cafe | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Mexican · Southwestern / Tex-Mex | 159 1/2 E Franklin St | open |
| bartaco Bartaco | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Mexican · Latin American (other) | 201 S Estes Dr | open |
| Basecamp | Bar | 105 E Franklin St | open | |
| Beach Cafe | Café · Restaurant (service type not stated) | Coffee · American | 160 Medical Dr | open |
| Benny Cappella's | Bar · Restaurant (service type not stated) | Pizza | 122 E Franklin St | open |
| Blue Horn Lounge | Bar | 125 E Franklin St | open | |
| Bombolo | Restaurant (service type not stated) · Casual dining · Bar | Italian | 764 M.L.K. Jr Blvd | open |
| Bonchon Bonchon Chicken Philippines | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Korean · Chicken / wings · Asian | 205 E Franklin St | open |
| Boston Market Boston Market | Quick service · Restaurant (service type not stated) | Chicken / wings | 1800 E Franklin St | open |
| Bruegger's Bagels Bruegger's Bagels | Bakery | Bakery · Sandwiches | 1800 E Franklin St | open |
| Buns | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Burgers · American | 107 N Columbia St | open |
| Cafe McColl | Buffet | Kenan Dr | open | |
| Caffe Driade | Café · Juice, smoothie, tea · Coffee shop | Coffee · Tea / bubble tea | 1215 E Franklin St | open |
| Capriotti's Sandwich Shop | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Sandwiches | 127 E Franklin St | open |
| Caribou Coffee Caribou Coffee | Coffee shop · Restaurant (service type not stated) · Café | Coffee | 1408 E Franklin St | open |
| Carmine's Ristorante & Pizzeria | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Italian | 1800 E Franklin St | open |
| Carolina Coffee Shop | Coffee shop · Restaurant (service type not stated) | American · Coffee | 138 E Franklin St | open |
| Carolina Indian Circle | Bar · Restaurant (service type not stated) | Indian | open | |
| Carolina Performing Arts | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Campus Box, #3233 Unc-Chapel Hl Chapel Hill North C | open | |
| CAVA CAVA | Restaurant (service type not stated) · Fast casual | Mediterranean · Healthy / salads / bowls | 79 S Elliot Road Space 100 | open |
| Chapel Chill | Dessert | Ice cream / frozen desserts · Dessert | 630 Weaver Dairy Rd | open |
| Chapel Hill Breast Cancer Foundation | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 1506 E Franklin St Ste 100 | open | |
| Chapel Hill Early School | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 531 Raleigh Rd | open | |
| Chapel Hill Subway Group Llc. | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 727 Eastowne Dr Ste 300 | open | |
| Chick-fil-A | Quick service · Restaurant (service type not stated) | 201 S Estes Dr Spc 51 | open | |
| China Wok | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Chinese · Asian | 1129 Weaver Dairy Rd | open |
| Chipotle Mexican Grill Chipotle Mexican Grill | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Mexican · Southwestern / Tex-Mex | 1490 Fordham Blvd Ste 110 | open |
| Chirba Chirba Dumpling | Food truck | See Twitter for current location | open | |
| Chocolate Innovations, LLC dba Special Treats | Dessert · Bar | Dessert | 1129 Weaver Dairy Rd | open |
| Cinco De Mayo | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Latin American (other) · Mexican | 1502 E Franklin St Ste 1 | open |
| Clean Juice Clean Juice | Juice, smoothie, tea | Juice / smoothies · Vegetarian · Healthy / salads / bowls | 1800 E Franklin St Ste 22 | open |
| Clouds Brewing Storm Cellar Clouds Brewing | Brewery / taproom · Bar | 157 E Franklin St #100 | open | |
| Cluck U University Chicken | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 127 E Franklin St | open | |
| Cold Stone Creamery Cold Stone Creamery | Dessert | Ice cream / frozen desserts · Dessert | 131 E Franklin St, | open |
| Cook Out | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 450 S Elliott Rd | open | |
| Cosmic Cantina | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Mexican | 128 E Franklin St | open |
| Country Fried Duck | Bar | 157 E Rosemary St | open | |
| Courtyard Café | Restaurant (service type not stated) · Café | Coffee | 102 Mason Farm Rd | open |
| Crab House | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Seafood | 237 S Elliott Rd | open |
| Crazy Cow Ice Cream | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 630 Weaver Dairy Rd Ste 108 | open | |
| Curry Point Express | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Indian | 118 E Franklin St | open |
| Dame's Chicken & Waffles | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 147 E Franklin St | open | |
| Deli Edison | Specialty food shop · Bakery · Quick service | Sandwiches · Bakery | 630 Weaver Dairy Rd | open |
| Domino's Domino's Pizza | Delivery-focused · Quick service | Pizza | 235 S. Elliot Rd | open |
| Down Time Chapel Hill | Bar | 201 E Franklin St | open | |
| Drift Cafe Village Plaza | Café · Coffee shop | Coffee · Breakfast | 111 S Elliott Rd | open |
| Dunkin' Dunkin' | Bakery · Juice, smoothie, tea · Dessert · Coffee shop | Dessert · Juice / smoothies · Coffee | 1509 E Franklin St | open |
| Dunkin' Donuts | Coffee shop · Restaurant (service type not stated) · Dessert · Bakery | Coffee · Dessert | 1213 Airport Rd Wilcohess | open |
| Einstein Bros. Bagels Einstein Bros. Bagels | Quick service | 1800 East Franklin Street | open | |
| El Molcajete | Food truck · Quick service | Mexican | 501 Main St | open |
| Firehouse Subs Firehouse Subs | Quick service · Restaurant (service type not stated) | Sandwiches | 1726 Fordham Blvd | open |
| Firehouse Subs | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 157 E Franklin St | open | |
| Flying Burrito | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Mexican | 746 Martin Luther King Jr Blvd # 12 | open |
| Foster's Market | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 750 Martin Luther King Jr Blvd | open | |
| Four Corners | Bar · Casual dining | 175 E Franklin St | open | |
| Franklin Street Pizza & Pasta | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Pizza · Italian | 163 E Franklin St | open |
| Freeman-zumstein Pllc | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 180 Providence Rd Ste 5 | open | |
| Genji Sushi Chapel Hill Genji Sushi Bars | Restaurant (service type not stated) · Bar | Mexican · Japanese · Sushi · Asian | 81 S Elliott Rd | open |
| Golden Dragon | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Chinese | 128 E Franklin St | open |
| Golden Triangle Enterprises, Inc | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 790 Martin Luther King Jr Blvd | open | |
| Goodfellows | Bar | 149 E Franklin St | open | |
| Grk Yeero - Chapel Hill | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Greek · Mediterranean | 169 E Franklin St | open |
| Guglhupf Bake Shop | Bakery · Dessert · Café | Bakery · Dessert · Coffee | 1800 E Franklin St | open |
| H&H Bagels | Bakery | Bakery | 239 S Estes Dr, Suite 101 | open |
| Hawkers Asian Street Fare Hawkers Asian Street Food | Bar | Asian | 201 S Estes Dr #400A | open |
| Hector's | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Pizza | 201 E Franklin St | open |
| Hibachi & Company Hibachi & Company | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Japanese · Asian | 153 E Franklin St | open |
| Hibachi Poke | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Hawaiian / Pacific · Japanese · Healthy / salads / bowls · Asian | 1808 Martin Luther King Jr Blvd | open |
| Hong Kong Buffet | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Chinese | 1742 Fordham Blvd | open |
| Hunam Chinese Restaurant | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Chinese · Asian | 790 M.L.K. Jr Blvd | open |
| IL PALIO RESTAURANT Il Palio | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Italian · European | 1505 E Franklin St | open |
| Imbibe | Bar · Casual dining | Cajun, Creole, Southern | 108 Henderson St | open |
| Insomnia Cookies Insomnia Cookies | Bakery · Dessert · Delivery-focused | Bakery · Dessert | 145 E Franklin St | open |
| J&J's Deli | Specialty food shop · Quick service | Sandwiches | 1129 Weaver Dairy Rd | open |
| Jahan, Inc. Of Chapel Hill | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 1129 Weaver Dairy Rd Ste X | open | |
| Japan Express | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Japanese | 106 S Estes Dr | open |
| Jed's Kitchen | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Mediterranean | 105 E Franklin St | open |
| Jersey Mike's Subs | Quick service · Other · Restaurant (service type not stated) | Sandwiches | 1800 E Franklin Street, Suite 21 | open |
| Jersey Mike's Subs | Other | Sandwiches | 107 N Columbia St | open |
| Jersey Mike's Subs Jersey Mike's Subs | Specialty food shop · Quick service | Sandwiches · American | 1802 M.L.K. Jr Blvd | open |
| Jim's Famous BBQ | Restaurant (service type not stated) | BBQ | 115 S Elliott Rd | open |
| Joe Van Gogh | Coffee shop | Coffee | 1129 Weaver Dairy Rd | open |
| Just Salad | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Vegetarian | 111 S Elliott Rd | open |
| K&W Cafeteria | Buffet | 201 S Estes Dr | open | |
| Kipos Greek Taverna | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Greek · Mediterranean | 1800 E Franklin St | open |
| Kumiho | Bar · Restaurant (service type not stated) | Asian | 163 E Franklin St | open |
| Kurama Sushi & Noodle Express | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Japanese · Sushi · Asian | 105 N Columbia St | open |
| La Hacienda | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Mexican · Latin American (other) | 1813 Fordham Blvd | open |
| Lady Edison Llc | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 630 Weaver Dairy Rd | open | |
| Lindas Bar & Grill Corporation | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 203 E Franklin St | open | |
| Little Gem | Bar | 630 Weaver Dairy Rd | open | |
| Living Kitchen | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Vegan | 201 S Elliott Rd | open |
| Lucha Tigre | Bar | Asian · Mexican | 746 M.L.K. Jr Blvd | open |
| Mad Hatter's Cafe | Café · Dessert · Bakery | Coffee · Dessert · Bakery | 160 Medical Dr | open |
| Magone Italian Grill & Pizza | Casual dining · Bar | Italian · Pizza | 1129 Weaver Dairy Rd | open |
| Mantel Products | Dessert | Dessert | 1289 Fordham Blvd | open |
| Maple View Mobile Ice Cream Kiosk @ University Place | Dessert | Ice cream / frozen desserts | 201 S Estes Dr | open |
| Margaret's Cantina | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Mexican · Cajun, Creole, Southern | 1129 Weaver Dairy Rd | open |
| Mark Day Company | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 6113 NC Highway 86 | open | |
| Market Street Coffee | Coffee shop | Coffee | 227 S Elliott Rd | open |
| McAlister's Deli | Specialty food shop · Quick service | Sandwiches | 205 E Franklin St | open |
| McDonald's McDonald's | Quick service | Burgers · American | 1748 N Fordham Blvd | open |
| Merritt's Grill | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Cajun, Creole, Southern · American | 1009 S Columbia St | open |
| MinGa Korean Restaurant | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Korean · Asian | 1404 E Franklin St | open |
| Mixed Casual Korean Bistro | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Korean | 1404 E Franklin St | open |
| Moge Tee - Chapel Hill / Milky Tea & Bakery | Juice, smoothie, tea · Café | Tea / bubble tea · Coffee | 151 E Franklin St | open |
| Monterrey Mexican Restaurant Monterrey Mexican Grill Restaurants | Restaurant (service type not stated) · Casual dining · Bar | Mexican · Latin American (other) | 1722 Fordham Blvd | open |
| Mr Tokyo Japanese Restaurant Mr Tokyo Japanese Restaurant | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Japanese · Asian | 1722 Fordham Blvd | open |
| Mycfachapelhill | Quick service · Catering | Chicken / wings | 241 S Estes Dr | open |
| Naismith Grill | Casual dining · Restaurant (service type not stated) · Bar | American | 500 Finley Golf Course Rd | open |
| Nawal & Michelle Inc | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 1822 Martin Luther King Jr Blvd | open | |
| New Hope Market | Restaurant (service type not stated) · Café | American · Coffee | 6117 NC-86 | open |
| OiShii | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Japanese · Sushi · Asian | M 1129 Weaver Dairy Rd | open |
| Osteria Georgi | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Italian · European | 201 S Elliott Rd | open |
| Papa John's Pizza | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Pizza | 50010 Governors Dr Unit 10 | open |
| Pdt@unc | Restaurant (service type not stated) · Other | 304 S Columbia St | open | |
| Pita Grill | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Mediterranean · Middle Eastern · Greek | 1129 Weaver Dairy Rd | open |
| Pita Pit | Other | Sandwiches | 115 E Franklin St. | open |
| Pizza Hut | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Pizza | 109 S Estes Dr | open |
| Playa Bowls Playa Bowls | Juice, smoothie, tea · Fast casual · Café | Juice / smoothies · Healthy / salads / bowls · Coffee | 104 E Franklin St | open |
| Playmaker Coffee | Coffee shop · Restaurant (service type not stated) · Café | Coffee | 1506 E Franklin St | open |
| Pop's Pizzeria | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Pizza · Italian | 1822 M.L.K. Jr Blvd | open |
| Port City Java | Café · Restaurant (service type not stated) | Coffee | 104 Ridge Rd | open |
| Queen Of Pho | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Thai · Vietnamese · Asian | 1129 Weaver Dairy Rd | open |
| Queen of Sheba | Restaurant (service type not stated) | African | 1129 Weaver Dairy Rd | open |
| Quintet Management Corporation Llc | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 179 E Franklin St Unit 423 | open | |
| Quiznos | Other | Sandwiches | 1802 Martin Luther King Jr Blvd | open |
| R&R Grill | Restaurant (service type not stated) | American | 137 E Franklin St | open |
| Raising Cane's Raising Cane's Chicken Fingers | Quick service | Chicken / wings · American | 101 East Franklin Street | open |
| Rasa Indian and Japanese Restaurant | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Indian · Japanese · Asian | 1826 M.L.K. Jr Blvd | open |
| Red Bowl Asian Bistro | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Asian | 201 S Estes Dr | open |
| Red Lotus | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Asian · Chinese | 239 S Elliott Rd | open |
| Rise Southern Biscuits & Righteous Chicken Rise Southern Biscuits & Righteous Chicken | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Cajun, Creole, Southern · Breakfast · American | 1800 E Franklin St | open |
| Road To Myanmar Asian Cuisine | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Asian · Southeast Asian (other) | 147 E Franklin St | open |
| RTP Home Made Catering | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Greek | 1301 Fordham Blvd | open |
| Sage Cafe | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Vegan | 1129 Weaver Dairy Rd, #1 | open |
| Sakura Xpress | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 110 N Columbia St | open | |
| Saladelia Cafe | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 105 N Columbia St | open | |
| Sam&apos S Barbeque & Chop House Llc | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 630 Weaver Dairy Rd | open | |
| Sawasdee Thai Restaurant | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Thai | 110 N Columbia St | open |
| Shake Shack Chapel Hill Shake Shack | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Burgers · American | 1800 E Franklin St | open |
| Shanghai Dumpling | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Chinese | 143 E Franklin St | open |
| Smoothie King | Juice, smoothie, tea | Juice / smoothies | 115 E. Franklin St. | open |
| Snooze Snooze, an A.M. Eatery | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Breakfast · American | 1800 E Franklin St Ste 003 | open |
| Soul Cocina | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Vegetarian · Healthy / salads / bowls · American | 306 W Franklin St | open |
| Spanky’s Restaurant | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 101 E Franklin St | open | |
| Squid's Restaurant | Restaurant (service type not stated) · Bar | Seafood | 1201 Fordham Blvd | open |
| Starbucks | Coffee shop · Restaurant (service type not stated) | Coffee | 1800 E Franklin St (Eastgate - Chapel, Hill) | open |
| Starbucks Starbucks | Coffee shop · Café · Bakery | Coffee · Bakery | 101 Manning Dr | open |
| Starbucks | Coffee shop · Restaurant (service type not stated) | Coffee | 104 Ridge Rd (Unc At Chapel Hill - Ram, S Head) | open |
| Stevens & Aune Enterprises Inc | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 1129 Weaver Dairy Rd Ste Z | open | |
| Stone & Leaf Cafe | Coffee shop · Restaurant (service type not stated) | Coffee | 207 South Rd | open |
| Stoney River Steakhouse and Grill Stoney River Steakhouse and Grill | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Steakhouse · Seafood · American | 201 S Estes Dr | open |
| Subway | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Sandwiches | 104 Ridge Road, Ram's Head Market | open |
| Subway Subway | Quick service · Restaurant (service type not stated) | Sandwiches | 1129 Weaver Dairy Rd Ste Z | open |
| Subway Subway | Restaurant (service type not stated) · Quick service | Sandwiches | 122 E Franklin St | open |
| Sugarland | Dessert | Dessert | 140 E Franklin St | open |
| Sunrise Biscuit Kitchen Sunrise Biscuit Kitchen | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Breakfast · Cajun, Creole, Southern · American | 1305 E Franklin St | open |
| Sup Dogs | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Hot dogs · Burgers · American | 107 E Franklin St | open |
| Sutton's Drug Store | Casual dining · Restaurant (service type not stated) | American | 159 E Franklin St | open |
| Sweet Frog Frozen Yogurt | Other · Dessert | Ice cream / frozen desserts | 105 E Franklin St | open |
| Swiss Alliance Inc | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 976 Martin Luther King Jr Blvd | open | |
| Tandoor Indian Restaurant | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Indian · Asian | 1301 E Franklin St | open |
| Terrace Cafe | Café · Restaurant (service type not stated) | Coffee | 101 Manning Dr | open |
| Thaiphoon Bistro | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Thai | 1704 E Franklin St | open |
| The Back Bar at Top of the Hill | Brewery / taproom · Casual dining · Bar | 100 E Franklin St | open | |
| The Blue Ram Cafe | Buffet | 180 E Cameron Ave | open | |
| The Casual Pint The Casual Pint (Countryside Village) | Casual dining · Bar | 201 S Elliott Rd Ste 51 | open | |
| The Flying Biscuit Cafe Flying Biscuit Cafe - Midtown | Café | Cajun, Creole, Southern · Coffee · Breakfast | 201 S Estes Dr Apt E2 | open |
| The Gathering Place | Bar · Coffee shop | Coffee | 157 E Rosemary St 2nd Floor | open |
| The Heel & Horn | Restaurant (service type not stated) · Casual dining · Bar | Italian · American | 1502 E Franklin St | open |
| The Loft Chapel Hill | Bar | 159 E Franklin St Ste 200 | open | |
| The Loop Restaurant | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Burgers · Sandwiches · Pizza | 1800 E Franklin St, 1800 E Franklin St | open |
| The Meantime Coffee Co. | Coffee shop · Restaurant (service type not stated) · Café | Coffee | 180 E Cameron Ave | open |
| The Nando's Nut House | Coffee shop · Dessert · Bakery | Coffee · Dessert | 108 Henderson St | open |
| The Pig | Restaurant (service type not stated) | BBQ · Cajun, Creole, Southern · American | 630 Weaver Dairy Rd | open |
| The Root Cellar Cafe and Catering | Café · Restaurant (service type not stated) · Catering | Coffee | 750 M.L.K. Jr Blvd | open |
| Thrill At Hectors | Other | Sandwiches | 157 E Rosemary St | open |
| Time-out Of Chapel Hill Inc | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 201 E Franklin St | open | |
| Time-Out Restaurant | Restaurant (service type not stated) | American · Cajun, Creole, Southern | 201 E Franklin St | open |
| Time-Out Restaurant | Restaurant (service type not stated) | American · Chinese | 133 Franklin Sq | open |
| Toast It Up! | Bar | 1710 E Franklin St | open | |
| Top This Roast Beef, Burgers & More | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Breakfast | 161 E Franklin St | open |
| Transformance Health Pllc | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 401 Providence Rd Ste 200 | open | |
| TRU | Casual dining · Quick service · Specialty food shop · Bar | Sandwiches | 114 Henderson St | open |
| Twisted Noodles Chapel Hill | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Asian · Noodles / ramen / pho | 1800 E Franklin St | open |
| Valentinos Food Truck | Food truck | open | ||
| Waffle House | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Breakfast | 127 E Franklin St | open |
| Wake Pizza Domino's Pizza | Restaurant (service type not stated) · Quick service · Delivery-focused | Pizza | 110 Banks Dr | open |
| Weathervane Restaurant at Southern Season | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Cajun, Creole, Southern | 201 S Estes Dr | open |
| Yaya Tea Chapel Hill | Juice, smoothie, tea · Café | Tea / bubble tea · Coffee | 157 E Franklin St | open |
| Ye Olde Waffle Shoppe | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Breakfast | 173 E Franklin St | open |
| Yodith’s Cakery | Dessert · Bakery | Dessert · Bakery | 1129 Weaver Dairy Rd | open |
| Yopop Frozen Yogurt | Restaurant (service type not stated) · Dessert | Ice cream / frozen desserts · Dessert | 1129 Weaver Dairy Rd | open |
| Your Crm Team Inc | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 1289 Fordham Blvd # 177 | open | |
| Zaxbys | Bar | 127 E Franklin St | open | |
| Zayka Indian Grill & Bar | Restaurant (service type not stated) · Bar | Indian | 105 E Franklin St | open |
| ZENSHI Handcrafted Sushi Zenshi Sushi | Coffee shop · Restaurant (service type not stated) | Japanese · Coffee · Sushi | 2110 S Estes Dr | open |
| ZENSHI Handcrafted Sushi Zenshi Sushi | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Japanese · Sushi · Asian | 1800 M.L.K. Jr Blvd | open |
| Zöes Kitchen | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Mediterranean | 1800 E Franklin St Unit 40 | open |
| Zydecos | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 108 Henderson St | open | |
| [b]ski's | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 147 E Franklin St | open | |
| 501 Diner | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 1500 Fordham Blvd | closed | |
| Alpine Bagel Operating Company, Llc | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 209 South Rd | closed | |
| Astra Tobacco Corporation | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 141 Providence Rd | closed | |
| East End Oyster & Martini Bar | Bar | 201 E Franklin St | closed | |
| Jack Sprat Cafe | Café | Coffee | 161 E Franklin St | closed |
| Made With Love Bakery | Bakery | Bakery | 7326 Sunrise Rd | closed |
| Piggyback | Bar | 630 Weaver Dairy Rd Ste 102 | closed | |
| Spice Street | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 201 S Estes Dr Ste C6 | closed |
Restaurant establishments over time
| Year | All food service | Restaurants | Full-service | Limited-service | Snack & beverage | Bars | Industry codes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1994 | 85 | 79 | — | — | — | 6 | SIC1987 |
| 1995 | 75 | 70 | — | — | — | 5 | SIC1987 |
| 1996 | 87 | 77 | — | — | — | 10 | SIC1987 |
| 1997 | 128 | 120 | — | — | — | 8 | SIC1987 |
| 1998 | 117 | 107 | 49 | 42 | 12 | 8 | NAICS1997 |
| 1999 | 121 | 109 | 51 | 43 | 11 | 8 | NAICS1997 |
| 2000 | 108 | 94 | 39 | 40 | 11 | 11 | NAICS1997 |
| 2001 | 102 | 91 | 37 | 40 | 12 | 8 | NAICS1997 |
| 2002 | 102 | 89 | 44 | 34 | 9 | 11 | NAICS1997 |
| 2003 | 117 | 101 | 47 | 41 | 10 | 11 | NAICS2002 |
| 2004 | 118 | 101 | 50 | 37 | 11 | 12 | NAICS2002 |
| 2005 | 115 | 100 | 49 | 39 | 9 | 12 | NAICS2002 |
| 2006 | 113 | 100 | 49 | 43 | 7 | 10 | NAICS2002 |
| 2007 | 116 | 103 | 54 | 38 | 10 | 9 | NAICS2002 |
| 2008 | 116 | 104 | 50 | 41 | 11 | 9 | NAICS2007 |
| 2009 | 115 | 104 | 49 | 41 | 12 | 7 | NAICS2007 |
| 2010 | 113 | 101 | 47 | 38 | 14 | 7 | NAICS2007 |
| 2011 | 117 | 103 | 47 | 40 | 13 | 8 | NAICS2007 |
| 2012 | 118 | 105 | 42 | 45 | 16 | 7 | NAICS2012 |
| 2013 | 112 | 98 | 43 | 39 | 14 | 9 | NAICS2012 |
| 2014 | 115 | 102 | 40 | 46 | 14 | 8 | NAICS2012 |
| 2015 | 107 | 95 | 43 | 41 | 10 | 6 | NAICS2012 |
| 2016 | 107 | 92 | 42 | 38 | 11 | 8 | NAICS2012 |
| 2017 | 108 | 94 | 40 | 37 | 16 | 8 | NAICS2017 |
| 2018 | 112 | 99 | 43 | 40 | 15 | 7 | NAICS2017 |
| 2019 | 113 | 101 | 43 | 39 | 18 | 6 | NAICS2017 |
| 2020 | 106 | 92 | 38 | 37 | 16 | 6 | NAICS2017 |
| 2021 | 102 | 87 | 36 | 37 | 14 | 8 | NAICS2017 |
| 2022 | 106 | 89 | 40 | 33 | 16 | 9 | NAICS2022 |
| 2023 | 109 | 91 | 37 | 36 | 18 | 8 | NAICS2022 |