Huge servings, excellent service and amazing food in an unassuming strip mall. Found this place on…read moreaccident while visiting and can't stop thinking about it.

I arrived at 9:32am on a Sunday morning in a party of two. We were seated promptly. The table looks…read morelike it was meant to be sideways to fit 4 people which created an unusual distance between us. Our waiter came over at 9:35pm. He didn't introduce himself and stated that he will get us waters and asked if we wanted something else. We received the waters quickly. He returned a couple minutes later to inquire if we had questions about the menu, which we did. I also asked about Debbie Lou's Sandwich shop. He said it used to be separate until COVID. Then, they combined and were doing two separate menus. Now, they combined the menus and switch it up every couple months. At 9:50am, we ordered. I got the strawberry butter French toast with scrambled eggs and bacon. The other party got the cinnamon sugar waffles with bacon and side of cheese grits. At 10:02am, we received the food. Food Quality: 3/5 -At 9:52am, waiter brought over complimentary biscuits. The butter on top was visible and it was paired with a strawberry jam. The biscuits were soft, fluffy, and down right delicious! -Cheesy Grits: You must stir it because the cheese is at the bottom melting. My date stated "it's good grits" -Bacon: The first piece of bacon I tasted was not warm at all and was chewy. Of my 3-4 pieces of bacon, only a small piece was warm and crispy like I expected. This was disappointing. My date's bacon was the perfect temperature and crispiness. The disparity questions consistency. -Eggs: Perfect temperature but lacked seasoning or flavor. I added salt and pepper and it was fine. -French Toast: Very thick. The cream cheese was too much, in my opinion. This was evident when I cut into it and it basically drowned my French toast with the syrup. I was expecting fresh strawberries but it wasn't. It tasted like strawberry crumbs as it was somewhat hard and crunchy. The edges of the French toast were a little over cooked and burnt in some places. The interior of the fresh toast was soft and delicious. -Waffles: My date said the "Cinnamon sugar was perfect." I tasted it and they indeed were flavorful and delicious! Presentation: 5/5 -Well-presented, neat, and appetizing -Whipped cream butter on my French toast was in an excessive amount -There was a green garnish on the eggs, which was in excessive and overpowered the eggs. If there were only a couple Service: 4/5 -Per receipt, our waiter was "Isaiah M." He was friendly and attentive. Outside of not introducing himself (which is a personal pet peeve), the service was great. He attempted to help me decide which entree to get as I was deciding between the strawberry butter French toast and cinnamon roll pancakes. He noted they both were great options and are a consistent menu item even as they rotate out the menu. Ambiance & Cleanliness: 5/5 -The music was great! It was mostly R&B, which is our favorite genre! -On the table, they have sugar, salt, pepper, creamer, and a container of straws. -The place was clean and tidy. Staff went around to clear plates and tables. Value for Money: 4/5 -For the two entrees and side of grits, the total was $41, which isn't bad. -The side of eggs was tiny. It honestly shocked us. My date is allergic to eggs, so I ate his (which they did put on a separate plate) Overall Experience: 4/5 -My date said it was the "Best breakfast place I had in a while." For him, his food and everything was perfect. He disliked they he was unable to substitute the eggs, which he is allergic to. This caused him to give me his eggs and pay for a different side. Total: 25/30 5 star: 29-30 4 star: 24-28 3 star: 19-23 2 star: 14-18 1 star: 6-13

The staff were very friendly, and the food was delicious and healthy! I got a custom wrap.read more

Really nice fresh salad and friendly staff on a Sunday lunchtime. Disappointed they didn't have…read moreavocado ranch but everything else was great! I'll definitely be back-it was nice and quiet on Sunday lunchtime but I imagine a weekday lunch would be a bit loud.

This is an amazing place for a great breakfast at an affordable price. Oh and service is awesome!…read moreThey are so nice. For $9 dollars I got the breakfast special that consisted of home fries and an egg, bacon and cheese croissant . The Croissant was fresh and warm with melty cheese! The home fries are fresh and cooked the way I like with just a little hint of a crust on them . This place is so unassuming but don't pass on it on this. 5 stars all day, every day.

Went for the Wednesday special. The Crispy cod sandwich had 2 thick filets with crispy edges. Fries…read moreare top notch. Will be back soon. Easy to park, friendly staff, and reasonable prices. Great little cafe.

Food was solid, come grab breakfast or a sandwich and enjoy. Awesome bakery as well with plenty of…read moreselection. Vibes are great. Perfect for a quick bite or a study/work sesh. Staff are kind

My grit bowl this morning was outstanding. I added turkey sausage to the dish. I also sampled my…read morewife's veggie omelette which was equally good. A good mix of indoor and outdoor seating was available.

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!

Good food friendly service Pleasant Café type environment. Lots of choices for breakfast and lunch…read morecoffee is good also.

Service was wonderful. They are very attentive. Loved the cozy home atmosphere and they have many…read morechoices. Great for a breakfast!

Still a great little spot for good food and conversation. I went to the counter to ask for a menu…read morefor myself and my companion who was yet to arrive, and the young gentleman grabbed a few, and escorted me to a table, put down wrapped silverware and asked if I'd like to get anything while waiting. The waitress was over seconds later, and came back as soon as my friend arrived. The food arrived within just minutes, and was tasty with fresh ingredients. And it's very easy on the pocketbook as well. With all that's on the Esmeralda burger, that would cost $20 at a place downtown. It's $12, with LTO, avocado, cheese, bacon, and jalapeños. And a fried egg on top. With a side of pico. Amazing! It's impossible to be dainty and eat this thing. But wow, is it tasty!!!

Few things pair better with a rainy day than homemade soup and Toast always has something to pair…read morebeautifully. A quaint cafe that's practically bursting at the seams during lunch, there is something on the menu for everyone here. In fact, the menu is clearly labeled with potential allergens and indications such as "vegan" and "gluten free." I've never tried a special I didn't love and for anyone else who struggles with decisions, I highly recommend the crostini combo. 3 choices of crostini and a choice of soups or salads truly minimizes any potential FOMO.

Service was great, food was delicious and we loved all of the daily specials they have to offer!…read moreThe restaurant itself is a bit narrow, but it was not hard to find a table for two. Would love to go back and try more!

Will & Well is a great addition to Boxyard if you're looking for a fresh salad, grain bowl, or…read moresmoothie option. The setup is counter service, with a handful of premade salads and bowls on the menu, or you can build your own. The build-your-own option starts at $12.99 and includes your base, five toppings, one crunchy/dry topping, and dressing. Proteins are extra and range from about $4.25-$6.50, with options including tofu, shrimp, chicken, steak, and tuna. I opted for a build-your-own bowl with chicken, which came out to just under $20 before tip. At first, that felt a little pricey to me, but the portion size was absolutely massive. Honestly, it was large enough to easily make two meals, which made the value feel much better. The woman helping me was incredibly friendly and even let me sample three different dressings before deciding. I also appreciated that you can get your dressing on the side if you prefer. All 3 I tried were good, but all very different, and I'm glad I had a chance to try them! One thing to note is that it was fairly warm inside the business, which gave me a little pause considering it's a salad-focused concept. That said, everything tasted fresh and high quality. There were only two employees working during my visit on a Wednesday around 6:30, and with about 4-5 people ahead of me, it took around 20 minutes to place my order, get my bowl made, and check out. The staff was working hard, and being incredibly helpful, but if you're in a hurry, just plan accordingly. Overall, I'd definitely return. It's nice to have a quality salad option at Boxyard, the ingredients were fresh, the portions were generous, and the service was helpful and kind. Just be prepared that there may be a bit of a wait and to spend around $20 if you're adding protein (but you can easily share or make two meals from it!!!) My picture doesn't do the size justice I promise!

I had been meaning to stop in to visit Will and Well for months and was not disappointed when I…read moredid! I'd seen that celebrity Tabitha Brown stopped by recently and loved the salads, which made me want to visit even more. I stopped through on a weekday afternoon. I ordered the signature salad, Salsa Verde with quinoa (you can add your choice of grain) and a freshly made hibiscus juice (so refreshing!). Everything was so fresh and so delicious. The salad was coated with just the amount of dressing and the sweet potatoes on the salad were a special treat, making the salad both unique and delicious! The hibiscus juice was refreshing and not syrupy sweet like many juices from other establishments. I will definitely be back to try other salads!