Coco Bistro & Bar — Restaurant in Chapel Hill

Review of Coco Bistro & Bar – Chapel Hill, NC 🌟

What an absolute pleasure it was to stumble upon this hidden gem tucked away in Chapel Hill! My niece and I were in town for a wedding and naturally on the hunt for the best vegan dining experiences. Let me just say—finding Coco was a blessing in itself.

From the moment we stepped through the door, we were greeted by Julia (whom we instantly nicknamed “Jewels”). Her welcoming smile, deep knowledge of the menu, and thoughtful suggestions made us feel right at home. She wasn’t just a server—she was a guide, ensuring every choice we made would be unforgettable. Her kindness and calm demeanor won us over so much that we came back the very next day. Yes, twice in one weekend—it’s that good!

Now, the food… oh my goodness, the food! Calling it “delicious” doesn’t do it justice—it’s pure culinary artistry. Every dish was fresh, beautifully presented, and bursting with flavor. Day one, we went big, ordering nearly $90 worth of food: the fig toast (absolutely divine), the Calula bacon and egg sandwich, hot tea, and the All-American Breakfast. Day two was no different—I couldn’t resist repeating the sandwich, while my niece treated herself to the Hazelnut Martini (a Sunday delight!) alongside the Complete Breakfast Sandwich. Every bite and sip was sheer perfection. We even purchase their loaf of homemade GLUTEN FREE BREAD! DELIGHTFUL!

Beyond the food, the atmosphere at Coco is warm, modern, and inviting. The space is spotless, the staff is attentive and genuinely friendly, and the vibe makes you want to linger a little longer.

All in all, Coco has secured its place as one of my top choices for vegan cuisine—right alongside my all-time favorite back home. Only wish that they had more GLUTEN FREE ITEMS such as pancakes, pastry items and waffles. Julia, if you’re reading this—thank you again for your supreme service and heart. Kim and Chrissy from Atlanta will definitely be back, and next time, we’ll be bringing friends!

PS: As a native of Atlanta, there are lots of folks who are interested in good clean plant based eating. We are requesting that a COCO come to our city! It will FLOURISH in either downtown Atlanta, Buckhead or Downtown Decatur. See you there soon???

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐/5 – A Chapel Hill must-visit for anyone who loves food made with care,...

I wanted to try a new coffee spot and this one got high recommendations so I took the drive out the way to try this place. I was excited to see all the Vegan options to eat. Before I could even get in the door the parking sucks. It seems like they built this coffee spot with the intent of any folks who could walk there can enjoy. Then when you get inside the actual order counter is tight! There is a lot of seating, even some outdoor seating. It’s very pretty inside with the white walls and plant life. I did enjoy that aspect. So I actually had to edit my review because the first time I visited I tired the Mushroom coffee, the Mexican Spice Coffee, Garlic & Rosemary Fries & the Hummus. The coffee was good but nothing extraordinary. The Spice Latte wasn’t spicy enough for me. I felt like they went heavy in cinnamon and forgot about the Cayenne pepper & mocha. They were out of Oak milk when I was there and so I had to do Almond which also made me feel… ugh. I also thought I’d get a real hummus like made there but it was really creamy and not chunky or rich like a homemade hummus. It taste like any grocery store hummus. By the time I got to my spot the bread was cold that went with it so yeah. The fries were yummy 🤤 yeah I’d definitely order those again. So the second time I tired Coco it was with my husband and my experience was so much better. I actually did get to sit outside and enjoy my coffee and meal outside. So I tired the Mushroom Toast with Rosemary Fries & a Spicy coffee (can’t remember the name) my hubby had the burger and fries and he didn’t even talk so he enjoyed it. Everything was cooked to perfection and even though my mouth was burning from the coffee I enjoyed my second chance...

It’s a little pricey in general, and the ambience was pretty corporate, so I take a star off, but the reason it’s 4 stars and not 2 or 3 is the barista working this afternoon when I popped in was crazy cool. I seriously felt bad in reflection that I didn’t tip her, but the small soy latte was over $5 & it caught me off guard. I’d just popped in on my way to go hike, madly needing coffee, feeling splurgy, had never been there before, and the price was an unpleasant surprise, but I have to say, the service was phenomenal. Just super positive, professional, cool & upbeat. Have no idea what her name was, so can’t properly give credit, but anyway, keep hiring good people, little shop, if you’re gonna charge like that. 😅 It keeps the frugal from walking immediately away due to the gravity of charisma. But pay them well cos they won’t get as many tips when the customers feel gouged and that’s not fair. I hope she either gets paid great or gets a job at a better place! And if she reads this, I’m sorry for my financial l’espirit d’escallier. 😿 In the broader scope, a dollar is chump change, but I was already shelling out for a frivolous yuppie self-indulgence to begin with; shoulda spread the good times around; the tip dollars are obv metaphorical good will that add up to a better wage & awesome people ought to be well compensated, so it was lame of me to bail without tipping. 😭 Anyway, cafe owner, promote her or something. She’s making your lame joint more money, cos if the barista matched the vibe of the rest of this place, probably 30% of the customers...