Tonya's Cafe & Bake Shop — Restaurant in Chapel Hill

A friend and I drove to Chapel Hill after the release of Oprah's favorite things. Just to try the pound cake Oprah chose and I have to say, the pound cake is a masterpiece, Oprah apparently knows good pound cakes. The perfect balance of sweetness and richness, with a melt-in-your-mouth texture. The subtle hint of lemon adds a delightful complexity. A must-try. We also brought home donuts, the fresh yeast dough was light, and airy with a decadent chocolate icing. I highly recommend Tonya's bake shop it was well worth the...

This is an absolute gem of a restaurant, and our family’s favorite recent find. They have a nice selection of southern favorites. All of the food I’ve tried there has been fresh and tasty. The fried catfish I had was particularly excellent, piping hot and really delicious. My wife really enjoyed the fried chicken, and the burgers were a huge hit with our kids. Even the fries that came with the burgers were nicely crispy. Overall, it feels like they put a lot of love and care into their food! I highly...

The handsome guy (no worries...I'm married 😂) working there allowed me to sample a cookie and I was hooked! I purchased three boxes. I'll definitely visit again next time I'm in NC. The original cookie isn't too sweet, actually pretty light, and not heavy on the pecans. They are gluten-free for those who prefer that. This is new favorite treat. ...