Some Chapel Hill restaurants close their doors at night, but one Franklin Street counter has not taken a real break in decades. Students, families, night-shift workers, and early risers all end up at the same steel line for square biscuits and Southern plates at almost any hour.
Its biscuit menu has earned a loyal following across North Carolina, a state that takes biscuits very seriously. Keep reading to learn its story, what to order, and how to time a visit.
A Franklin Street Counter That Never Clocks Out
Downtown Chapel Hill has plenty of places to eat, but only a few keep the lights on through every hour of the week. Time-Out Restaurant – East Franklin sits at 201 E Franklin St, Chapel Hill, NC 27514, right in the middle of the main street of this North Carolina college town.
The restaurant calls itself a 24/7 source for Southern comfort fare. It is a counter-serve spot known best for its chicken-cheddar biscuits, along with a long line of other Southern dishes.
The hours are simple to remember. It is open 24 hours on Sunday, Monday, and every day through Saturday.
That schedule makes the place useful to a wide mix of people. Early risers can stop in before work, shoppers can grab lunch between errands, and night owls can come by long after most kitchens have closed.
The location also helps. Franklin Street is the busy strip beside the University of North Carolina campus, so the restaurant is easy to reach on foot for students and anyone exploring downtown.
Biscuit lovers searching for a hand-breaded pork tenderloin biscuit or a classic chicken version will find a menu built around the breakfast staple. The real story, though, starts with the people who built it.
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