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Crook’s Corner on Franklin Street in Chapel Hill is “sacred ground for Southern foodies” (said the New York Times). A destination for locals and returning alumni, Crook’s is known best for its “sumptuous take on Southern comfort food” (Garden & Gun). When you arrive, expect delicious food in a casual setting (recognized year after year among best in the area): a cozy dining room wrapped with local art that changes each month. Also, a bar with some of the best wines by the glass in the Triangle (Indy Week), North Carolina craft beer terrific sweet iced tea and Counter Culture coffee, precise top-notch standards and craft cocktails with Alley Twenty Six craft tonic.
Local artwork adorns this famed cafe serving Southern staples from shrimp & grits to cocktails.
Address and Contact Information
Address: 610 W Franklin St, Chapel Hill, NC 27516
Phone: (919) 929-7643
Website: http://www.crookscorner.com/
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Reviews
Allison Ross
EXCELLENT experience! My first time ever having shrimp and grits and it was really good! ! Our group also got a Cesar salad, porkloin, and the sampler. Everyone was super impressed. Husband’s previous shrimp & grit experience was with 82 Queen in Charleston and said that this was different but still very, very good. Pricier than we anticipated but fantastic. One of the better stops in Chapel Hill. Will put it on our short list to take family/visitors to. The patio was absolutely beautiful and a great vibe… Even on a rainy night! I can’t believe we waited so long to try Crook’s Corner!
The desserts were fabulous! We tried the banana pudding, brownie, and mint sorbet- all of which were fantastic!! Could definitely make a meal of sharing small plates and desserts.
… moreThe desserts were fabulous! We tried the banana pudding, brownie, and mint sorbet- all of which were fantastic!! Could definitely make a meal of sharing small plates and desserts.
Joe Becker
Our first time to Crooks Corner! I had the the Hanger Steak and my wife had the Signature Shrimp & Grits! Both were fabulous! The steak was tender and the fries were perfect! I first had a Trophy Wife IPA with a good Kentucky Bourbon! My wife had a nice Lico Chardonnay and I followed with the a traditional PBR for dessert! Love this place! Their patio is surrounded by Bamboo and gives a cozy feel!
… moreMatt Takas
Excellent dinner here! Service was on point at the bar and the one drink I had (Old Fashioned) was tasty. I started out with Tuscan Sausage Soup, which was very flavorful with the mustard greens in it. I then had the Grilled Pork Chop for dinner which was very good. It came with New Potatoes, mushrooms, caramelized onions, pickled raisins and almonds. Sounds like it would be overly sweet, right? Not very much at all actually, as the flavors worked with each other quite well without one being too much. Good job on this one!
For dessert, I was a little unsure what to get. I didn’t want something over the top sweet or too much of anything either. I opted for the Atlantic Beach Lemon-Lime pie after asking the bartender for ideas. I was not sure what to expect, especially with a saltine crust which was quite thick on the back of the slice. It was delicious! Great dessert with just enough of a tart to it to stave off the heat of the day. I didn’t eat the entire crust, as it was a bit more stuck together at the back and I didn’t want to make a huge mess.
All in all, great meal. As stated, service was on point and everyone I encountered there was very polite and engaging to make sure my experience was a good one. I can’t speak to some of the negatives in other recent reviews, as this was my first time there, but I’ll definitely be back to try a few different things when I’m in the area.
… moreFor dessert, I was a little unsure what to get. I didn’t want something over the top sweet or too much of anything either. I opted for the Atlantic Beach Lemon-Lime pie after asking the bartender for ideas. I was not sure what to expect, especially with a saltine crust which was quite thick on the back of the slice. It was delicious! Great dessert with just enough of a tart to it to stave off the heat of the day. I didn’t eat the entire crust, as it was a bit more stuck together at the back and I didn’t want to make a huge mess.
All in all, great meal. As stated, service was on point and everyone I encountered there was very polite and engaging to make sure my experience was a good one. I can’t speak to some of the negatives in other recent reviews, as this was my first time there, but I’ll definitely be back to try a few different things when I’m in the area.
Walker Knight
Amazing restaurant! I had the jalapeno cheddar hush puppies, some fried oysters, and the shrimp & grits (pictured). Everything was seriously delicious! The shrimp & grits pack so much flavor it’s unbelievable! Cute little spot with a fun atmosphere and great staff. Space is limited, so I would recommend a reservation unless you are planning to show up when the doors open.
… moreMillie Kwan
A classic institution in Chapel Hill for seasonally Southern food. Some really nice classic Southern preparations as well as some tweaks including a cracker plate with homemade pimento cheese, jalapeno cheese hushpuppies, and spicy Mac and cheese. They also have hoppin’ John, collard greens, cornbread, and banana pudding with meringue topping. I had fried sea sea trout with diced vegetables which was terrific and fresh persimmon (NC persimmons not Asian) pudding with whipped cream which were quite tasty. Portions are not only generous, but Southern (read as huge). Lots of nearby parking if you follow the directions on their website. Also one of the only restaurants open Sunday nights.
… moreNina
the burger was nice but fries were really bad. they had a nice big parking lot easy prking. overall vibe is good but the food was so-so.
… moreannette oliveras (AO)
COVID took away many places, experiences and dear ones & Crook’s Corner is one…
Everything we had at CC pre-COVID was fabulously delicious, locally sourced and cooked with care and respect for ingredients, farmers, growers and anyone who had a hand in staying true to low country cuisine.
I have yet to find an equal to Crook’s Corner food legacy even when I look everywhere I visit.
Which means I live vicariously through memories of some pretty awesome NC people and their culinary heritages… Thank you to everyone who worked at Crook’s Corner and bendiciones .
… moreEverything we had at CC pre-COVID was fabulously delicious, locally sourced and cooked with care and respect for ingredients, farmers, growers and anyone who had a hand in staying true to low country cuisine.
I have yet to find an equal to Crook’s Corner food legacy even when I look everywhere I visit.
Which means I live vicariously through memories of some pretty awesome NC people and their culinary heritages… Thank you to everyone who worked at Crook’s Corner and bendiciones .
Zac
Amazing brunch, been closed for a while though 🙁
… moreBenjamin Tupper
What an incredible place! Such a fun vibe and very relaxed. The food is amazing and it is a Chapel Hill institution! If you have not been you need to go!! Shrimp and grits are out of this world!
… moreFrank Bookhardt
Interesting twist on some classic cuisine. Menu changed but the shrimp and grits is legendary
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