Clearly a shop catering only to older women, I went in to browse and was ignored by all three women…read moreemployed there. Then, when I went to browse the dresses and sales in the back, I was followed by one of the older women mentioned earlier. Finally, I purchased one small item and walked to the counter, but I was not greeted and was basically ignored until she said, 'Put your card there.' This was the worst service experience in Carrboro, with a limited selection and overpriced items.

Poor experience. They were having a sale so busy but staff was dismissive and i was told i was too…read morebig.. I am not. 150 lbs and 5 10.. but even if i was , not very nice.

I LOVE Rumors!! I make the drive from GSO to Chapel Hill to shop new items and honestly, this is…read morethe only place where I sell/donate my clothes that I no longer need in my closet. Any items that you bring and they accept will give you 35% CASH BACK, while STORE CREDIT is 65% (personally I use store credit). There's always something good I find here and never leave the store empty. Price point for their items are reasonable unless you find more of the higher end brands at a higher price. Recently, I found 2 Urban Outfitter items and A New Day (Target) trench coat jacket for $8! Overall, Rumors is an awesome spot to buy thrifted items. The employees that I encountered with are cool and sweet, and is very close to UNC campus since they're located on Franklin St and minutes away from Carrboro.

Prices are insane. $20 for a shirt... a used shirt. I might as well buy it used. Also, street…read moreparking, sucks. On the bright side- employees were nice, seemed like it was well organized

Was walking around on main and I saw this super cute shop from across the street so my cousin and…read moredecided to check it out . There are so many beautiful things jewelry, pendants you can hang up in your house or porch , Art , bath and body stuff and little bit of this and that! The ladies in the shop were so nice they greeted us right away and let us know if we needed anything to let them know. I picked up several things shopping a little early for Christmas. They even rapped everything up so beautifully. So I am set to just put them underneath the tree. Next time I am in the area I will definitely be back !! Thank you so much !!!

Supercute gift shop with a fun selection of items and original art…read more Staff was friendly and helpful. Store is chock full of unique items, many of them made in North Carolina. There definitely seemed to be something for everyone!

Women's clothing? Nay, say I. Must add category listing…read more There is women's clothing here, sure. I'm sure it's wonderful. Certainly it seemed to be made out of some sort of cloth, which is excellent for clothes, so I'm told (hence the similarity in the words). What I really liked, though, was the pottery and jewelry and furniture and whatnot. There are a few things here that are actually really cool. I didn't particularly care for the handmade kitten pillows, but good stuff can be found. I particularly liked this Afro-patterned stained glass coffee table. Very cool. Prices vary from obscene to very affordable... Don't be surprised by anything you see. The staff is very accommodating and not pushy at all. The atmosphere of the place is one of comfortable sophistication. The location, in Carr Mill Mall, is excellent. Come on in, you'll like it.

I have bought some stuff for my family in here. They have the coolest stuff. I think the owner's…read morename is Anna she is a great help if you don't quite know what to get someone.

The staff is so helpful and there are always enough employees to help with sizing and…read morerecommendations. This is one of my favorite clothing stores and I love to stop in when I'm in Chapel Hill. They sell higher quality clothing that stands the rest of time and great staple pieces and dresses. Elizabeth

I spotted this shop before I ate at Carolina Brewery on a visit back to Chapel Hill. We checked it…read moreout after lunch. It is located in downtown Chapel Hill, specializing in ladies fashion and accessories. They're not cheap brands but the selection is well curated. The staff were welcoming and seemed very attentive the day I went. I think we spoke with the manager, who shared with us that there was another location opening in Charlotte. While I didn't purchase anything last time, I would stop in again.

I don't know what I would do without Anna. If I could leave 6 stars I would. I have been coming to…read moreget my clothes tailored for about a year, and she never disappoints. Reasonably priced, and she has never not been able to complete something by a deadline I need. Everytime I go into her shop, there's AT LEAST 3-5 other people in there, and it's not very big!! There is a reason she has such a large and loyal clientele. THE best tailor in the area! Of note: the shop can be hard to find, as it is in Carr Mill Mall (not really a mall, little indoor shopping strip behind a Harris Teeter). I usually park in front by Weaver Street Market. Also, the shop only takes cash or check, but there are ATM's available in the mall!

Called. They said being the dress in and they might be able to do a fast turnaround, but to bring…read morethe dress In so they can see it. Drove all the way there, 25 mins, for them to not even see me and say she has "too much work." I could've been calling other places to figure it out but instead she wasted my time and wouldn't even look at what I had.

I would definitely recommend the amazing fabrics they sell! However, they made me feel…read moreuncomfortable and unwelcome in small ways that have hurt my feelings and make it so I won't shop there anymore. I hope you have a different experience, but I would enjoy a welcoming place, especially in my hometown. Thanks for reading.

Most fabulous fabric store with exceptional staff with great expertise. Totally worth the stop!read more

We did a little shopping here between a wine tasting, and a dinner reservation nearby. My biggest…read moreconcern is that the shop seem to be well attended, but also overpriced, and frankly, you can't even use the bathroom without talking to somebody who owns one of the establishments to get a code to use the restroom. Doesn't feel very inviting and the parking requirements. Here are such that if you even leave this establishment for five minutes, your car is gonna be towed and you're gonna get a bill for over $200. It just gives me the willies to come back.

We've been to Carr Mill Mall for a couple restaurants…read more 1. Tandem (New American cuisine) https://www.yelp.com/biz/tandem-carrboro-carrboro and 2. Thai Station https://www.yelp.com/biz/thai-station-restaurant-carrboro Both Tandem and Thai Station are good restaurants worth visiting. You can read my reviews of each for more info. We might come here for the other restaurants (e.g., Grata Diner, Venable Rotisserie Bistro), but other than that, there's not much for us here. Carr Mill Mall is a shopping mall with restaurants, a grocery store, and local boutique shops. The mall is named after Julian Carr, whom the Town of Carrboro was named after in 1913. It used to be a cotton and hosiery mill. The cotton mill was built in 1898. The original brick structures have been renovated and repurposed into the mall it is today. Like other converted developments across the country, the complex has an industrial/warehouse vibe and it's got some charm to it. The grocery store is Weaver Street Market, a local chain of cooperative (community-owned) grocery stores. There are four Triangle locations. The aforementioned Venable Rotisserie Bistro is presumably named after what the Town of Carrboro used to be called, Venable. The mall is located in/near the heart of Carrboro, within a short walking distance to a lot of local businesses. According to Yelp reviews from 2011 to 2023, this property has been strict with parking enforcement and quick to tow. Being from a big city like Atlanta, I'm used to it, but I wouldn't expect it in a town like Carrboro. I've personally never had an issue parking here and judging from the reviews, I wouldn't leave my car here to walk to another place off-site.

Every 1st Saturday of the month, a strange thing happens in the Carrboro Town Commons. After the…read moreCarrboro Farmers Market clears, a truly free market starts and tons of people start descending on the gazebo-like structure ready to rummage through other people's stuff sharing/taking things as they see it. People show up in cars, bicycles, scooters and on foot carrying in/out their old/new loot. Free food, clothes, electronics, and nick-nacks....whatever has been produced has prolly already shown up here at one point or another. And...it's all free. This is the second time we've been to this once-a-month event - in November 2009 and just recently today. I like the concept behind this event and in a perfect world, it would generate a great venue for dialogue between individuals to give and receive goods. In practice...it's a bit more like a free-for-all - kind of like "organized" chaos where nothing ever gets out of hand and all the colorful characters in Carrboro come out. What we observed each time was a bit unsettling and funny at the same time - there are what appears to be roving herds of "vultures" that descend on new "victims" or individuals that bring in their wares. It's a bit unsettling for the uninitiated...but it's nothing to be shocked at...just...amusing in a social observation sort of way. Just be forewarned b/c our first experience was quite traumatic! Regardless, if you like to watch people and interact with some pretty interesting and diverse folks, this is a great venue! With the rare exception, everyone is civil and friendly (one time we observed some ladies fighting over the VCR tapes we dropped off!). So you can strike up some really interesting conversations with everyone there...depending on your comfort level, of course! I started talking to this man who had the coolest looking cargo/trailer bike who then referenced two women next to him from Cycle 9 (a commuting bicycle shop down the road) who sold the bike to him. Pretty informative and super cool! He then proceeded to ride off into the sunset with a crate of bananas. So, what happens here really? No trading, bartering or tendering of money...you just lay out your stuff that you don't want anymore. People come over and peruse your stuff. If someone likes something, they take it. If they don't, you've still got your pile of stuff. Tom Zart's line "One man's trash is another man's treasure; As one woman's junk gives others pleasure" rings true here. There are some regulars (as evidenced by our 2 trips here) - there always seems to be a group of individuals who "run" the show and they have a poster and some literature about capitalism, worker's rights, etc. in the middle of the gazebo structure. Since it's free, selection and variety can be hit or miss. Both times we've been here, we've seen some food (today, free cherry pie and literally boxes of yellow bananas), an old typewriter, tons of clothes, books, dishes, and some electronics (an old speaker) among other stuff. All in all, it's a great idea and a great venue/resource for your old stuff. Depending on your comfort level and psyche, you might be fine....but rest assured, everything here is free. You won't lose your soul in the process, but pickings will be slim and you'll have to rummage. 5 stars for the concept, 2 stars for the reality (selection is hit or miss and you might feel acosted by the swarm of vultures descending on you) = 3.5 stars. We'll be back....just not every month.

I've been coming to Ali cat all my life, im 18 years old. Me and my family have spent THOUSANDS of…read moredollars on presents, jelly cats, etc etc. today me and my mom went in to buy 2 jelly cats so to give them good business by all means. And a woman with tattoos and just not the kind of woman that should be working in a CHILDS STORE. Was overly rude about not touching some stupid thing that they did not have in a case or any side anywhere. She said it once, then again. We said we heard her and processed to put it back and she said " No like actually please fucking don't" with children and elderly people right near us. VERY disrespectful and overly rude, We still bought something but put a jelly cat back and went to GLEE store up the road where there's much nicer staff that dress and look appropriate to be working in a CHILDRENS STORE. will definitely not be shopping there again after years of business for them.

This store has so many fun toys for such a small space. Aisles are arranged closely together and…read morepacked with many great options for children. This store has everything, including baby toys, dress up clothes, books, puzzles, art supplies, STEM kits, Lego sets, games, and more. If you're looking for a gift for a kid or something special for your own kid, you'll likely find something great here.