Sutton's Drug Store

JD_WB _8888

2023-09

The food is really good. It is what you would expect from an old drug store lunch counter. The atmosphere is amazing. So much history it is a treat just to walk in and look around. This is a must try if you are visiting or live in the area.Parking: There are paid lots near by and the other option is paid street parking. Finding a spot near by can be difficult.

Brian C Newman

2019-05

Great local drug store with a nice eating area for American favorites including cheeseburgers, fries, and shakes. Tremendously friendly owner and staff that go out of their way to take care of everyone who walks through the front door. I recommend the Turkey Bacon sandwich, piled high with white meat turkey. Free refills on drinks. Fries not overcooked. Saturday afternoons are a good time to visit.

Ivets

2022-05

This place was pretty cool. They only serve breakfast in the morning though. Not sure when lunch starts as they're closed at 2:30. They were able to make me a chicken salad sandwich, but not the burger my husband wanted. That's okay because his breakfast was good (though they forgot his homefries). Very inexpensive. Good service.

Joseph Gibson

2024-04

While in town for a show @ Cat's Cradle, I stumbled across this establishment stuck in time. Eclectic UNC team photos and alumni adorn the walls and ceiling. A large assortment of soda and odds and ends can be found before entering a diner style area with an obscure pharmacy in the rear. The biscuits were good and the coffee was not bad. Service was above par, but the restrooms are dated and a bit cramped. A must stop for the UNC fan.

Josiah Pierce

2024-04

This isn’t a knock on Suttons per say but I am super annoyed with the experience I had this morning in regards to the homeless people who harassed my family as we were getting out of the car. I had my 1 year old and wife in the car, when we parallel parked next to the Wells Fargo atm right by the suttons breakfast spot. My wife and I have always loved eating there when she was going to school at UNC. Chapel Hill and the businesses there have slowly let the homeless infiltrate every part of the town. The three men starting approaching me while I was getting my infant out and yelling at us calling my wife shorty! I almost pepper sprayed them but decided just to drive off and give up on eating at our favorite chapel hill breakfast spot that I’ll never visit again, unless they resolve that issue. Had the same situation happen in Harris teeter at car mill in Carrboro where a homeless man was harassing us while we were trying to buy groceries asking us for money IN THE STORE! The “progressive” nature of chapel hill has slowly made this issue worse in my opinion and I’m happy I don’t live there anymore. It would be nice to enjoy the business when we visit family there without feeling in danger, but I guess that’s not a reality for now. Hope none ends up getting hurt. It’s really sad. The state hospital there has essential caused a Mecca for homelessness in that town.

Shaquanna James Smith

2021-05

The food was awesome. Everything was so amazing we had to order items to take home with us. The staff is very friendly and they made us feel like we were at home. I will definitely be returning.

Craig Longnecker

2024-02

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Adam Palmer

2020-05

Came here on a Saturday morning after a night on the town. I was pleasantly surprised given what I had heard about the food.SETTING: Walking in here is like taking a step back in time...the drug store is very old school, with pictures all hanging from the ceiling. The flat top grill is completely visible to everyone as well which gives it a diner vibe.FOOD: The breakfast menu is tiny but it has most basics...I had eggs over easy, sausage, and pancakes. Kinda hard to mess up eggs, the sausage was good, but the pancakes were really good (but maybe that was because I never eat pancakes). It was all under $10 too which was a nice plus (the weekend in Chapel Hill was cheap in general compared to Boston which was nice).One really nice thing we witnessed while eating...at the table next to us, we saw our waitress being given an envelope by a group of guys. Apparently, they are regulars and knew it was her birthday so they got her a card which I thought was the sweetest thing. Shows the community/family feel of this place.

Jon Canupp

2024-03

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John

2023-08

Epic 100 year-old drug store on Franklin. Scores of students, locals and visitors flock here for diner classics for breakfast or lunch.The triple deckers and burgers are the things to grab IMO. Next time we’re in CH we’ll give breakfast a try. Not trip to CH is complete without lunch at the counter at Sutton’s.

tleaux tleaux

2023-05

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Chris S

2022-05

Tried out this Sutton's Drug Store restaurant. It was packed with people. Looks like a very local and traditional restaurant.The Cheese burger was juicy, but the fries or onion ring were below par. Kind of like a food court quality to us. Do not offer hot drinks, only cold drinks, so we got soft drinks that we do not prefer.This place is pet-friendly. Overall, I will rate it 3 stars. Thanks!

Dub Karriker

2024-04

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Kyle Kempf

2024-02

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Sean Griesemer

2024-02

Chicken & waffle bites (half eaten). Yum!

Tanya Ferrer

2019-05

Great "hometown" atmosphere! Set up like an old timey drug store with signed UNC memorabilia and photos on the walls. They serve American style foods; burgers, sandwiches, fries and milkshakes. A menu with UNC inspired names. The potato munchers are a must try! They also sell local honey and locally made jams, jellies, and relishes. Try the Sutton jar pickles!

Morgan Welch

2018-05

We stopped here for Sunday breakfast and were not impressed by the food or coffee. Think basic diner food. However, the staff was very friendly and attentive. If I was passing through again, I would get breakfast somewhere else.

Terrell Lake

2023-05

Where do I begin..... Food was excellent the service was great and the theme was unforgettable. It truly is a staple in Chapel Hill and an absolute must do if you are in the area....

Henry

2023-05

Yummy breakfast at a no frills classic diner. Grab a T-shirt on the way out! Great prices and service!

Julian Hall

2023-10

Cool lil spot.... old school candy. Nice folks. Me and my baby girl came in like 7 minutes before they closed.....we were welcomed in and served with no problem.... and not rushed out!

Elena Elms

2023-11

Many good memories here for long -time Chapel Hill residents and UNC alumni. Basic diner food and atmosphere, nice staffVegetarian options: There is at least one vegetarian sandwich in the menuParking: It's on the main block of downtown. Limited on street parking, but there's a paid town parking lot nearbyKid-friendliness: Kids love to see the old time candy. Menu has usual kid favorites

Stacey G.

2023-05

Cool place! Great prices! Simple, striaght forward everyday good food! Great staff and service!

Kari K

2023-09

Giving Sutton’s a five star rating based on their kindness and community involvement. My daughter was out running during the recent lockdown on campus. She ran there and let them know why she was there. They let her and others stay past closing until the lockdown was lifted. They offered her food and drink, put on the news and kept calm during the incident. This wasn’t an experience anyone should go through but they were kind and generous throughout. I’m very thankful and will stop in to personally thank them the next time I’m in the area.

Jason Nazworth

2023-05

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Taylor Dulaney

2023-07

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Elijah Barnes

2024-04

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E L Smith

2023-05

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Nancy Hunter

2023-05

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Robert Johnson

2019-05

Like a homecoming! 1963..lived at Vance Dorm. Just up Franklin. Lots and lots of great memories here.Food great and my wife Su ..her 1st visit and she loved it😃

Susan Mitchell

2023-05

The best place to eat & socialize in Chapel Hill for breakfast/brunch/lunch. The food (our regulars:hotdogs, burgers, fries, grits, French Toast & filled breakfast sandwiches & if you are hungry, do not miss the Mandarin Salad!) is always good and the kitchen gets food out in a timely manner. Holly & the rest of the wait staff are great. If there is a line of folks waiting to get in, Joe keeps it moving and is always accommodating no matter the number in your party and if there is a wheelchair in your party, it is an easy roll in/eat/roll out. The new guy at the register is catching on quickly and is now comfortable enough to let his personality through which is good. Don runs a great hometown/college town place and everyone is made to feel at home. They now close at 2:30 due to staffing shortages (that affect most eateries). We haven't been to the other two locations, but hope to sometime.