Food: 4.5 Location: 5 Inside/seating :5 Service: 5 Overall value: 4 My spouse and I came here for lunch as we were in the area, and it was recommended. I had the BLTA sandwich with french fries and Dijonaise on the side and my spouse had the sausage, egg, and cheese breakfast burrito with home fries. We also each got different sodas from the cooler area. The total for two lunch entrées and two canned sodas was about $40. I feel like this is pretty high relatively speaking for a sandwich and fries, and a breakfast burrito and home fries + two canned sodas, which is why I gave the overall value a four. However, the breakfast burrito, home fries, and regular fries were AMAZING. Probably one of the best breakfast burritos I have had in a really long time, and the home fries were crispy and well seasoned. The sandwich I had was pretty good, but nothing super special, and definitely not worth $16. I didn't particularly care for the Dijonnais, but that's just personal preference and glad I had it on the side. The restaurant itself has ample parking and is easy to find. It has a lot of seating, as well as lounge type seating for the breakfast/café crew and people who might be coming to do a little bit of work. You order at the front and they give you a number and bring the food out to your table. Everyone we interacted with was friendly and kind. The restaurant itself was clean. Overall, I would probably give this somewhere between a four and a five, but I do really love to support Local and I could tell this place probably makes a banging coffee drink and had delicious looking desserts, so I went with a 5. Unfortunately, we live between 35 and 40 minutes away, so we likely won't return, but if we find ourselves in that area of Chapel Hill, I would consider stopping in for another breakfast burrito! read more

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I come here all the time and the place never disappoints. I'm a huge fan of the coffee and smoothies, someberry loves me indeed! The staff is super kind and accommodating!! read more

Breakaway Cafe - Someberry loves me smoothie - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Chapel Hill, North Carolina

Great farm house salad when it is available. Love their soups. BLT with Turkey is my favorite. Pastries are good Coffee is good. I do like the hamburgers. At dinner, the salmon is great read more

Pathetically bad grilled cheese sandwich. I guess the chef did not believe in buttering the bread before placing the cheese.

Breakaway Cafe has become my favorite breakfast spot solely off their breakfast burritos and quiche. This is probably the best breakfast burrito I've ever gotten anywhere- to be more specific it is the regular breakfast burrito with turkey sausage (they also have 2 other different variations which are probably good as well). They serve it with crispy perfect breakfast potatoes that are even good when you get takeout. Every day they offer a fresh quiche (vegetarian and non-vegetarian) that they sell until it's sold out and we found that the vegetarian one is sold out pretty early every day. When we finally were able to snag a piece, we understood why. It was so delicious and flakey, I wish I could buy the whole pie. The cafe itself is cute with art on the walls and free wifi to work. The service has always been great and everyone is always friendly. The restaurant is always busy all morning and it's a great place to work and chat at. They have a pretty large menu and serve a delicious coffee as well. read more

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First time here, this is a cool establishment to come and hang out, meet friends for a bite/drink or just do some work. The vibe is chill and it has a pleasant outdoor section to enjoy some sun too. Menu is decent size but not so daunting where you feel overwhelmed. Ended up getting the Fried Chicken Sandwich with a side of buffalo sauce. The sandwich was awesome, the chicken and breading were fried perfectly. Got a cup of coffee too but it ended up being a tad cold, I shouldn't have asked for a fresh cup but couldn't be bothered. Service was great, the gentleman behind the counter was super friendly and offered some suggestions about what to get. Overall great place, reasonably priced for portion size and they have beers on tap... I'll definitely be back. read more

Breakaway Cafe - Buttermilk Fried Chicken Sandwich - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Chapel Hill, North Carolina

We had an office lunch out. Great menu choices. I had the Green Apple (turkey, cranberries, apple, and greens) and a Vermont Fog (their spin on a London Fog) both were great. Their breakfast menu looks great. I'll have to try it sometime. read more

A good ambiance for a relaxing lunch with a friend. Bright, fun place, nice staff. Good menu, both healthy and fun options. I had the steak sandwich with fries. The fries were great, I liked the sandwich but thought it was a little light on the steak. Overall a good lunch option (with parking). read more

Took family for brunch. Very interesting menu, good options. Food was delicious. helpful staff. Interesting ambience.

Underwhelming food at an inflated price. If I'm paying $15 (plus tax and tip) for an egg dish in a rural area it should be at least better than the Waffle House a couple miles down the road. It isn't. They do coffee better though. Go for a coffee, pass on the food. Updated to 1* for the owner/manager disrespecting me personally. And your comment sounds an awful lot like a very unprofessional, physical threat to my wellbeing. read more

Everything was amazing, fresh and so very delicious. Service was impeccable as well as the beautiful restaurant cafe itself. My husband and I enjoyed TWO Cappuccino's with Oat milk, omg delish and a Broccoli Cheese Quiche that was so fluffy and perfect with a side of potatoes. If you have not tried, this restaurant cafe is a must...just saying. Thank you everyone at Breakaway Cafe, delish read more

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Our server was very pleasant and waited on us right away. Unfortunately, our dinners were subpar. Linguine Pomodoro had a very watery sauce and the meatballs were inedible. Nicoise salad pricey for what I got and not attractively served... All thrown in a small bowl together. read more

So the food here is typically pretty decent. Nothing fancy. But today we had abysmal service. We came in just before 2 large parties. They lost our order - despite us letting them know they trying to give our order to the wrong party (as that table said it wasn't theirs) - the 2 large parties were served before us. We waited over 1 hour and 20 minutes for our food. Well they did serve our sides on time which were cold by the time our order came out. No recompense offered. read more

The food was yummy and reasonably priced. It was ready when I came to pick it up. The staff were nice and the cafe was somewhat busy but not too busy. read more

Hands down the BEST lentil soup I've ever had! Big bowl with a huge baguette of warm bread for a great price. I was in the middle of a chaotic day and ordered ahead to pick up to go. Great experience. read more

My friend and I checked this place out for brunch. Although, I've been to this location before, it had been awhile ago. The ambience of Breakaway Cafe is cozy and casual. It's a great place for groups to dine. The cashier was very helpful. She answered my questions regarding menu options. I decided on ordering the Huevos Rancheros. The meal was very tasty! I'll definitely order this menu option again. read more

Breakaway Cafe - a variety of baked goods on display - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Chapel Hill, North Carolina

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I've passed this place many times when out and about and tried for the first time. The vibe is great and the staff is super nice. You order at the counter and then your food is brought over. I tried the Turkey BLT with avocado. This was delicious. The sandwich was piled high with Turkey and the bacon was crispy. I appreciated how fresh the sandwich was. I also got a side of fries which were good. This is something I usually don't order but felt like it today. For an added treat they have a bin of dog cookies so I assumed they allow dogs. read more

Breakaway Cafe - Turkey BLT - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Chapel Hill, North Carolina

One of my favorite local places for breakfast, brunch, lunch, and dinner. Great ambiance, fantastic service, amazing food. Try the scrambles, avocado toast, chicken salad, or farmhouse salad. You won't be disappointed! read more

I concur about the other 1 star reviews. I did not find any value or comfort in the way I was treated or the taste of items at either location. I would not experiment again because also, meals are over priced for what they are. read more

I've only recently discovered this place but it's one of my new favorite cafe/restaurants. The atmosphere is cafe-perfect. The service has been nothing but lovely. The menu is filled with healthy options and special treats. Fabulous place. read more

Giving a 3 as the owner maybe manager wasn't the nicest while visiting. The food was good and the coffee was as well, staff overall friendly. read more

Breakaway Cafe - Bacon avocado burrito has potatoes and ice matter - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Chapel Hill, North Carolina

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I first heard of Breakaway Cafe regarding a question a member had posted to an area foodies group I belong to on Facebook. The question was "Who has the best eggs benedict in the area?". As an eggs benedict aficionado, I was intrigued when many people responded with "Breakaway Cafe". I headed there on a recent Saturday morning to see how their eggs benedict measured up. They are located in a new strip mall located in Chatham County off of 15-501. When I got there around 10:00 they weren't too busy but they did get busier later. You order at the counter and then they bring your food out to you. I ordered the classic eggs benedict with ham and a latte and also a bottled OJ. The latte came out first and it was very good. Not too sweet. The food came out not too much longer and the eggs benedict was quite good. Very classic with the English muffin and they certainly did not skimp on the ham! The eggs were cooked perfectly also. The side was kind of a small crispy fry and I wasn't a very big fan of that. The breakfast needed seasoning. Pretty basic. I didn't see any alternative for another side though. I will look into a side alternative further next time. I would definitely visit Breakaway Cafe again. Nice breakfast spot with friendly, fast service and a killer Eggs Benedict. read more

If you want more than a 3 than provide some service it's like a Costco cafeteria with decent breakfast. Stupid business model.

Come breakaway from work at breakaway cafe. It is a nice, simple cafe away from the noisy scenes and a great place to get away and enjoy a delicious latte and refreshing breakfast. It is the perfect place to unwind, restart, and energize yourself before jumping into your busy day. The menu is simple but satisfying. I highly recommend the lavender latte when it is available. One of the best that I've had. Give me a break, give me a break. Break me off a piece of that... avocado toast! read more

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My family came to Breakaway Cafe for Mother's Day brunch and although we were able to find parking, the lot was quite small. We did not make any brunch reservations ahead of time, so we were glad that there were a number of tables open at Breakaway Cafe. The interior is very open and spacious with fun light fixtures hanging from the ceiling and modern decor on the walls. There is also a good amount of indoor seating. The hostess directs you to a table to sit at and you order at the counter. The line to order is quite long, so I stood in line as soon as we were seated to get a head start. The menu is a bit small but there were still a good number of appealing options. Three of us ordered the breakaway breakfast and my brother ordered the classic benedict. The breakaway breakfast gives you the option to choose your protein and it also includes toast, two eggs, potatoes, and bread. The food came out in a reasonable amount of time, and everything looked delicious. Our meal was nice and fresh and I enjoyed the ambiance of the cafe! The only aspect that threw me off was the ordering at the counter which I feel prolongs the process of ordering, but it was just a unique feature of the cafe! Overall, I had a great time at Breakaway Cafe! read more

Breakaway Cafe - breakaway breakfast, classic benedict - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Chapel Hill, North Carolina

This place was great! The breakfast burrito was tasty but also semi healthy (had a good amount of veggies in it). Got a dirty chai and it was perfect. Definitely the best dirty chai I had during my stay. Staff was super friendly and the inside has a great vibe and a good amount of seating. read more

We paid $42 for 2 breakfast dishes, nothing special. They wanted to charge us extra for a simple coffee refill. Not going there again!

Really good hamburgers. Cooked to order very precisely. It takes a few minutes to come out, but certainly worth the wait. Service is friendly and accommodating. Want something custom, they try to please. Recommended for casual fare. Poutine two ways. One order feeds the table. Enjoy! read more

First timers. Here for breakfast. Excellent service and outstanding food! I got the Provence Omelette and the wife got the Avocado Toast. Everything came within 5 minutes! Why would anyone do fast food when you can have this..?? read more

Breakaway Cafe - Provence Omelette - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Chapel Hill, North Carolina

This is what they rated themselves, but they had amazing costumer service. I loved there food and might come back

Great food that is all organic and nutritous. Marvelous, welcoming, and polite staff who bring the food to the table. Great family environment with various seating options!! Would highly recommend to anyone in the area. Worth the drive!! A+++ read more

It would be wonderful except the service is somewhat hostile. We ordered Eggs Benedict and requested that the eggs be poached medium-well. When they arrived they were very runny and undercooked, so I explained that I can't eat eggs that runny. They offered to redo it, which I thought was decent of them, but when they brought them out, they were basically the same, the pile of fries was about half the size, and everything was cold. read more

Amy's scramble was my order with greens on the side. It was delicious. Also recommended is the eggs Benedict. read more

Breakaway Cafe - Pleasant, well lit space for coffee and a meal. - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Chapel Hill, North Carolina

This was an absolutely delightful brunch! The Mocha Diablo was the best mocha I've had in Chapel Hill/Carboro! The eggs Benedict were also amazing! Perfectly cooked. Daughter had the breakfast sandwich and husband the Provence. Both were delish. We had the French toast to share and it was also tasty. We sat outside and it was a pleasant atmosphere. A lovely Sunday morning. Everyone was professional and so welcoming. Checking on us several times. No complaints ... a bit pricey, but strongly recommend it. We will be back! read more

Breakaway Cafe - Mocha Diablo! - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Chapel Hill, North Carolina

My Amy's breakfast scramble had turkey sausage, spinach, potatoes and kalamata olives. Side of toast. Coffee was self-serve. Lots of baked goods and sweets in the fridge cabinets. Breakfast was quite yummy. The venue has plentiful seating but I suppose it gets very busy and noisy at times. read more

Breakaway Cafe - Amy's Scramble (no cheese in mine) - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Chapel Hill, North Carolina

Food was great!! Service was exceptional! Indoor or outdoor seating, very inviting, an overall wonderful atmosphere.

I've been twice. It's just ok. Not much more to say about it. Kind of hectic. There are better places in town.

I love this place I come in almost every day. It's amazing. The food quality and the consistency is off the hook. Thank you sir.

I love this place! As a whole food plant-based (largely vegan) consumer, one of my favorite things to order is to customize my own breakfast burrito - instead of egg, I ask for Tofu Scramble in a wrap (amazingly seasoned scrambled tofu + roasted peppers, onions, mushrooms and potatoes), with avocado mash. It is hands down the best vegan burrito I've ever had! Order it, you won't regret it :) read more

The food, service, and ambiance could not be any better, and I've eaten there for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Amy is always a gracious hostess, making sure her customers' needs are met, and while Andy is mostly in the back organizing and cooking in the kitchen, he and Amy make a wonderful team. The always gregarious and welcoming Hassib and is my favorite waiter, but all of the wait staff are good. My favorite food is their Cascade Salad or Portobello Mushroom Sandwich for lunch, and their seared Salmon for dinner. For desert or anytime you want a special treat, you must try their carrot cake; it's absolutely devine! Need a pick-me-up but in a rush? Stop in and try any one of their delicious and nutritious smoothies! I strongly recommend this place! Promise, you won't be disappointed!!! read more