I cannot say enough good things about this wonderful cafe -- great, healthy food; friendly, helpful…read morestaff; and a wonderful, congenial, relaxed atmosphere!

Not sure what has happened to this place (hoping this was just a bad day). Overgrown areas with…read moreweeds and rusting "art" that appears broken and dilapidated in what used to be eccentric outdoor area. Weird rusting storage units in the yard that we guessed at one point were for rent as part of a B and B. Food was ok but super greasy with butter or oil pooling around the eggs and potatoes. Very strange vibe to the place with tension pretty apparent between owners or managers with one of the managers or owners talking under his breath about one of the other people (waitress or other owner) to no one in particular, but loud enough people could hear him - using some descriptive language as to what he thought of them. Service was fine when approaching us and at the ordering counter, actually fairly pleasant. This place used to be a cool little quirky cafe, but our time recently was not worth the mood we left with. Everyone has had a bad day or days, especially in this service industry economy, but insulting other workers/owners/managers in front of customers is uncalled for. Hopefully things improve in this space.

Lunch was awesome! The fries are like cottage fries and done perfectly. The burger is a solid…read morechoice and the turkey Brie with cranberry chutney was delicious. Service was friendly and speedy. It's a great lunch vibe.

The food was delicious we ordered takeout because a friend was staying with us that has Celiacs…read moredisease and they are extremely careful in their preparation. There is no cross-contamination. Everything was fresh and tasted amazing. We will definitely be ordering from here again.

Love this place! Friendly staff, great products, and I love the vibe! I get the onigiri every time…read moreand it's such a good snack! The outside is also so pretty with all the flowers and plants. Highly recommend!

I've been an owner for several years and it's well worth it. Every year you get a free pumpkin and…read moretomato plant among other perks such as discounts! They have a great selection of vegan items in the grocery area. The employees are always great and super helpful and kind. Plenty of parking and lots of outdoor areas to sit and eat. They have the most stunning pollinator garden I've ever seen.

Food: 4.5 Location: 5…read moreInside/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!

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

Most magical experience ever! I surprised my mother for a Mother's Day high tea and it was truly…read moremagical. We went the Friday before that weekend, which I definitely recommend for no crowds! Our first high tea experience was elegant, satiating, and gorgeous! We were nervous the small portions may not be enough, but we were full and able to take leftovers. The service was friendly and professional. They let us sit and chat over tea and snacks for hours, which we appreciated not being rushed. We perused the grounds to see the gardens, bookstore, cows, goats, and beautiful landscaping. What a quaint, bucolic gem!

Kills me to write this because I so wanted to love it. My daughter and I were celebrating my…read morebirthday with afternoon tea -- a tradition we've enjoyed at places across the country -- and this one fell flat for the price. The good: beautiful space, excellent Harney & Sons tea, and outstanding scones. Unfortunately, that's where the highlights end. The milk bread used for all the sandwiches was dense, dry, and hard to swallow, which wiped out an entire tier of the service. No one came to check on us, so we had no chance to raise our concerns. A booked baby shower in the same room completely killed the ambiance, and despite noting a special birthday at reservation, it went entirely unacknowledged. Beautiful bones, but the execution made my birthday memorable for all the wrong reasons.

I was in North Carolina so where did I go? Virlie's of course. My mother-in-law moved to Cary after…read moreher husband died, but my wife and I still drive over from Cary when we are in town. I took an old friend and co-worker, who has recently moved to Holly Springs, to lunch on Tuesday. Tuesday is the key thing. Every other Tuesday they have delicious fried chicken. As always, it was great. Love this place. My wife went with her brother, his wife and his kids on Thursday for breakfast. Virlie's staff is so good and friendly. Makes you want to go there whenever we are in the area.

I love to support a local small town business. This gave them an extra star. We stopped by for…read morelunch on a Friday. Our party of four found a table pretty easily. The menu is kinda big for such a small place. Today's special was meatloaf and I was going to get something else but I do love a meatloaf sandwich so that's what I went with. The meatloaf tasted good but there was just not enough of it on the sandwich. Hubby had the catfish plate with fries (they were unseasoned and a small amount), cole slaw and hush puppies. He said it was OK. Not above ordinary. We ended with a slice of chocolate chess pie which we all shared. It was very good. I believe they make the pies and cakes in house. We would maybe try the food one more time. The service was fine.

The Phoenix is a hidden gem!! So cute inside and out. Staff…read moreis lovely, the baked goods are divine! Especially, the gluten free biscuits and other treats are worth the stop! The pimento cheese is my new favorite! I didn't think my grilled cheese could get better, but it did with their pimento cheese! So worth the calories!!

I moved to NC in October. I forgot to order a birthday cake…read morethis week. Well Pheonix Bakery definitely came through! It is such a yummy Coconut Cake! I'm definitely hooked. Thank you! Thank you!

My fiancee and I visited this location on August 31,2025. The baristas were friendly, and…read moreefficient. The atmosphere was eclectic, but exactly up my alley, with plenty of sci-fi and steampunk decor. We each ordered a "Crimson Peak", which is a raspberry mocha. The coffee was very tasty, and has greatly encouraged us to return to this establishment.

The chill vibe of this location has made me a returning customer. The staff is nice and often chat…read morewith customers. The location offers various seating options that include tables and a sofa. The decor all creates a creative theme for the cafe (see pics). I ordered the Cafe Brunel. It was delicious! It is officially my new go to menu item at this local spot. This a great place to grab a cup of coffee and read a book and/or meet a friend. There are even board games for you to play here.