Guidebook for Saxapahaw
Food Scene
Gourmet chef Jeff Barney runs this "four-star gas station," which has a small grocery store with a kitchen, plus beer, wine, organic local produce, canned goods, dairy, bakery and frozen food. Really amazing New Southern food. A great place for breakfast, brunch (wkends), lunch or dinner. If you're on a budget, go for the "hunk of pizza." Hours: M-F 6:30am-9pm, Sat 6:30am-9pm & Sun 10am-9pm
Mondays: Kitchen opens at 10am.
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Saxapahaw General Store
1735 Saxapahaw-Bethlehem Church RdGourmet chef Jeff Barney runs this "four-star gas station," which has a small grocery store with a kitchen, plus beer, wine, organic local produce, canned goods, dairy, bakery and frozen food. Really amazing New Southern food. A great place for breakfast, brunch (wkends), lunch or dinner. If you're on a budget, go for the "hunk of pizza." Hours: M-F 6:30am-9pm, Sat 6:30am-9pm & Sun 10am-9pm
Mondays: Kitchen opens at 10am.
A lovely place to get gourmet coffee drinks, pastries, wine and beer, and just chill out. Its balcony overlooks the popular Haw River Ballroom and its deck overlooks the Haw River. Open early.
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Cup 22 Coffee House
1711 Saxapahaw-Bethlehem Church RdA lovely place to get gourmet coffee drinks, pastries, wine and beer, and just chill out. Its balcony overlooks the popular Haw River Ballroom and its deck overlooks the Haw River. Open early.
Really tasty, authentic Mexican food at low prices. Located in Eli Whitney at the intersection of Hwy 87 and Greensboro-C.H. Rd., about 8 miles south of Saxapahaw. Open daily 10:00 am - 10:00 pm. (336) 376-5425
Ulvia's Mexican Restaurant
Really tasty, authentic Mexican food at low prices. Located in Eli Whitney at the intersection of Hwy 87 and Greensboro-C.H. Rd., about 8 miles south of Saxapahaw. Open daily 10:00 am - 10:00 pm. (336) 376-5425
This place is famous, reviewed in the top gourmet magazines. Run by a family from Mexico. Highly recommend!
Located at the intersection of White Cross Road 5 miles west of Carrboro, 10 miles east of Saxapahaw.
Tuesday-Saturday 11-9; Sunday 11-8; cl. Mondays
919-928-9002
Dining, Take-out, and Catering
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Fiesta Grill Restaurant
3307 NC N Carolina Hwy 54 WThis place is famous, reviewed in the top gourmet magazines. Run by a family from Mexico. Highly recommend!
Located at the intersection of White Cross Road 5 miles west of Carrboro, 10 miles east of Saxapahaw.
Tuesday-Saturday 11-9; Sunday 11-8; cl. Mondays
919-928-9002
Dining, Take-out, and Catering
Drinks & Nightlife
The Eddy is gorgeous, crafted in and with materials from the old mill, run by locals. It's a craft wine/beer bar and a restaurant, with a deck overlooking the Haw River. Sometimes there is music. Kids are welcome. Hours:
Tues – Friday: 4:00 pm till closing (food 4-9:30pm)
Sat: 10:30 am till closing (Brunch 10:30am-1:30pm, lunch/dinner 10:30am-9:30pm)
Sun: 10:30am- 10:00 pm (Brunch 10:30am-1:30pm, lunch/dinner 10:30am-9:00pm)
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The Eddy
1715 Saxapahaw-Bethlehem Church RdThe Eddy is gorgeous, crafted in and with materials from the old mill, run by locals. It's a craft wine/beer bar and a restaurant, with a deck overlooking the Haw River. Sometimes there is music. Kids are welcome. Hours:
Tues – Friday: 4:00 pm till closing (food 4-9:30pm)
Sat: 10:30 am till closing (Brunch 10:30am-1:30pm, lunch/dinner 10:30am-9:30pm)
Sun: 10:30am- 10:00 pm (Brunch 10:30am-1:30pm, lunch/dinner 10:30am-9:00pm)
The Ballroom is an extremely hip concert venue that offers the best in southeastern contemporary music, often in collaboration with Cat's Cradle in Carrboro. It sells out regularly.
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Haw River Ballroom
1711 Saxapahaw-Bethlehem Church RdThe Ballroom is an extremely hip concert venue that offers the best in southeastern contemporary music, often in collaboration with Cat's Cradle in Carrboro. It sells out regularly.
Haw River Farmhouse Ales brews beer in the Belgian style, using locally sourced ingredients. Their motto is "We're bringing a flavor to brewing that can only be found here in Saxapahaw—and you're invited." Tasting room hours:
Tuesday thru Thursday: 4-9pm
Friday: 2-9pm, Sat & Sun: 12-9pm
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Haw River Farmhouse Ales
1713 Saxapahaw-Bethlehem Church RdHaw River Farmhouse Ales brews beer in the Belgian style, using locally sourced ingredients. Their motto is "We're bringing a flavor to brewing that can only be found here in Saxapahaw—and you're invited." Tasting room hours:
Tuesday thru Thursday: 4-9pm
Friday: 2-9pm, Sat & Sun: 12-9pm
Besides The Eddy and the Haw River Ballroom in Saxapahaw, the nearest bar/roadhouse/honkytonk is The Kraken, east toward Chapel Hill on Hwy 54. Opens @ 3 p.m.
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The Kraken
2823 N Carolina Hwy 54 WBesides The Eddy and the Haw River Ballroom in Saxapahaw, the nearest bar/roadhouse/honkytonk is The Kraken, east toward Chapel Hill on Hwy 54. Opens @ 3 p.m.
Sightseeing
This is a converted mill, about 200 years old, recently transformed into residences and businesses and a school. Designed and operated by locals, it is the beating heart of Saxapahaw, and a now a renowned destination.
Rivermill Village LLC
1624 Jordan DrThis is a converted mill, about 200 years old, recently transformed into residences and businesses and a school. Designed and operated by locals, it is the beating heart of Saxapahaw, and a now a renowned destination.
Parks & Nature
The Haw River Trail runs through Saxapahaw. It's part of the NC Mountains-to-Sea Trail. You can launch your kayak here. Haw River Canoe & Kayak Co. will take you boating on the river as well. And they can advise you on fishing spots.
Haw River Canoe Launch (Lower Haw put-in, Middle Haw take-out)
River Access RoadThe Haw River Trail runs through Saxapahaw. It's part of the NC Mountains-to-Sea Trail. You can launch your kayak here. Haw River Canoe & Kayak Co. will take you boating on the river as well. And they can advise you on fishing spots.
Saxapahaw Island Park
5550 Church RdGood place to walk or fish. Children's playground.
Essentials
Carrboro Plaza has a supermarket, gas, pizza, pharmacy, vet, Dollar Store and liquor store. It's 15 minutes east of Saxapahaw., just west of Chapel Hill.
Carrboro Plaza
104 NC-54Carrboro Plaza has a supermarket, gas, pizza, pharmacy, vet, Dollar Store and liquor store. It's 15 minutes east of Saxapahaw., just west of Chapel Hill.
Graham is a historic village on I-40, 15 miles north od Saxapahaw. It has fast food, gas, grocery stores, a movie theater. You can get some killer fried chicken at Just Save market on Hwy 87 @ I-40.
Graham
Graham is a historic village on I-40, 15 miles north od Saxapahaw. It has fast food, gas, grocery stores, a movie theater. You can get some killer fried chicken at Just Save market on Hwy 87 @ I-40.
Closest Dollar General is in Eli Whitney (P.O. says Graham), about four miles south of Saxapahaw on Hwy 87. Open 7 a.m.-10 p.m. Beer, wine.
Dollar General
7613 NC-87Closest Dollar General is in Eli Whitney (P.O. says Graham), about four miles south of Saxapahaw on Hwy 87. Open 7 a.m.-10 p.m. Beer, wine.
Located just above 1-40 off Mebane-Oaks Rd. Open Monday - Friday, 7 a.m. - 8 p.m.; Saturday and Sunday, 8 a.m. - 4 p.m. (about 15 min. away).
Cone Health Urgent Care at MedCenter Mebane
3940 Arrowhead BlvdLocated just above 1-40 off Mebane-Oaks Rd. Open Monday - Friday, 7 a.m. - 8 p.m.; Saturday and Sunday, 8 a.m. - 4 p.m. (about 15 min. away).
Nearest Emergency Room is at ARMC, located just below 1-40 on Huffman Mill Rd. About 20-25 min. away. (There is a first-aid kit in the yurt, in the bottom of the cabinet left of the back door.)
Cone Health Alamance Regional Medical Center
1240 Huffman Mill RdNearest Emergency Room is at ARMC, located just below 1-40 on Huffman Mill Rd. About 20-25 min. away. (There is a first-aid kit in the yurt, in the bottom of the cabinet left of the back door.)
Shopping
Left Bank is a "whole animal" butchery in partnership with nearby Cane Creek Farm. If you are a "locally sourced" shopper, Left Bank is a treasure. They practically know their source animals by name. Monday: Closed
Tuesday - Friday: 11-7
Saturday: 10-7
Sunday: 11-4
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Left Bank Butchery
1729 Saxapahaw-Bethlehem Church RdLeft Bank is a "whole animal" butchery in partnership with nearby Cane Creek Farm. If you are a "locally sourced" shopper, Left Bank is a treasure. They practically know their source animals by name. Monday: Closed
Tuesday - Friday: 11-7
Saturday: 10-7
Sunday: 11-4
Tanger Outlets Mebane
4000 Arrowhead BlvdThis is the closest ABC Liquor Store. ABC stores are closed all day Sundays and holidays and close at 9:00 pm other days. This is on Highway 54 just before you get to I-40.
Alamance Municipal ABC Board
This is the closest ABC Liquor Store. ABC stores are closed all day Sundays and holidays and close at 9:00 pm other days. This is on Highway 54 just before you get to I-40.
A whole animal butchery that partners with local sustainable farms.
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Left Bank Butchery
1729 Saxapahaw-Bethlehem Church RdA whole animal butchery that partners with local sustainable farms.
Arts & Culture
Paperhand is a renowned puppet company based in Saxapahaw. Their studio is right in the center of the village, on the Haw River. They don't perform there, but are in the house sometimes, working on the next show.
Paperhand Puppet Intervention
6079 Swepsonville-Saxapahaw RdPaperhand is a renowned puppet company based in Saxapahaw. Their studio is right in the center of the village, on the Haw River. They don't perform there, but are in the house sometimes, working on the next show.