Chapel Hill, North Carolina Restaurant Closures and Closed Restaurants

Welcome to our Chapel Hill, North Carolina city page, home to 101,599 residents and the picturesque University of North Carolina campus. Known for its vibrant dining scene, Chapel Hill has seen a variety of eateries come and go. Here, we provide a comprehensive list of closed down restaurants, highlighting those that have shut down, permanently closed, or are only temporarily closed, offering insight into the culinary history of this charming Southern town.

Disclaimer: The information on this website is provided as a resource, but it may not always be 100% accurate. While we strive to research and verify details, errors can occur, and businesses frequently change names, locations, or reopen after closing. Addresses, operating status, and other details may be outdated or incorrect. Use this information at your own risk. If you spot an error, please contact us here, and we will do our best to update it promptly.


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City Kitchen – Chapel Hill – 201 S Estes Dr
201 S Estes Dr
Chapel Hill, NC 27514
Status: Closed Permanently
Mellow Mushroom – Chapel Hill – 310 W Franklin St
310 W Franklin St
Chapel Hill, NC 27516
Status: Closed Permanently
Hong Kong Buffet – Chapel Hill – 1742 Fordham Blvd
1742 Fordham Blvd
Chapel Hill, NC 27514
Status: Closed Permanently
Spanky’s Restaurant & Bar – Chapel Hill – 101 E Franklin St
101 E Franklin St
Chapel Hill, NC 27514
Status: Closed Permanently
Red Pepper – Chapel Hill – 1704 E Franklin St
1704 E Franklin St
Chapel Hill, NC 27514
Status: Closed Permanently
[B]SKI’S – Chapel Hill – 147 E Franklin St
147 E Franklin St
Chapel Hill, NC 27514
Status: Closed Permanently
Noodles and Company – Chapel Hill – 214 W Franklin St
214 W Franklin St
Chapel Hill, NC 27514
Status: Closed Permanently
Ms. Mong – Chapel Hill – 163 E Franklin St
163 E Franklin St
Chapel Hill, NC 27514
Status: Closed Permanently
Casa Maria – Chapel Hill – 1502 E Franklin St
1502 E Franklin St
Chapel Hill, NC 27514
Status: Closed Permanently
Sage Vegetarian Cafe – Chapel Hill – 1129 Weaver Dairy Rd X
1129 Weaver Dairy Rd X
Chapel Hill, NC 27514
Status: Closed Permanently
Moe’s Southwest Grill – Chapel Hill – 110 W Franklin St
110 W Franklin St
Chapel Hill, NC 27516
Status: Closed Permanently
Zoës Kitchen РChapel Hill Р1800 E Franklin St Unit 40
1800 E Franklin St Unit 40
Chapel Hill, NC 27514
Status: Closed Permanently
Olio & Aceto Cafe – Chapel Hill – 400 S Elliott Rd
400 S Elliott Rd
Chapel Hill, NC 27514
Status: Closed Permanently
Shanghai Dumpling – Chapel Hill – 143 E Franklin St
143 E Franklin St
Chapel Hill, NC 27514
Status: Closed Permanently
Market and Moss – Chapel Hill – 700 Market St
700 Market St
Chapel Hill, NC 27516
Status: Closed Permanently
Waffle House – Chapel Hill – 127 E Franklin St
127 E Franklin St
Chapel Hill, NC 27514
Status: Closed Permanently
Wendy’s – Chapel Hill – 209 Rd
209 Rd
Chapel Hill, NC 27514
Status: Closed Permanently
Burger King – Chapel Hill – 11620-A, Us-15
11620-A, Us-15
Chapel Hill, NC 27517
Status: Closed Permanently
Burger King – Chapel Hill – 450 S Elliott Rd
450 S Elliott Rd
Chapel Hill, NC 27514
Status: Closed Permanently
Cafe Carolina & Bakery – Chapel Hill – 601 Meadowmont Village Cir
601 Meadowmont Village Cir
Chapel Hill, NC 27517
Status: Closed Permanently
Kitchen – Chapel Hill – 764 M L K Jr Blvd
764 M L K Jr Blvd
Chapel Hill, NC 27514
Status: Closed Permanently
Elements Restaurant – Chapel Hill – 2110 Environ Way
2110 Environ Way
Chapel Hill, NC 27517
Status: Closed Permanently
Vegan Flava Cafe – Chapel Hill – 306 W Franklin St G
306 W Franklin St G
Chapel Hill, NC 27516
Status: Closed Permanently
Lime & Basil – Chapel Hill – 200 W Franklin St #130
200 W Franklin St #130
Chapel Hill, NC 27516
Status: Closed Permanently
Old Chicago – Chapel Hill
140 W. Franklin Street Chapel Hill
Chapel Hill, NC
Status: Closed Permanently

Old Chicago, located at 140 W. Franklin Street, Chapel Hill, NC 27516, opened in 1998 and closed in 2017.