The Meantime Coffee Co.

Cafes & Coffee in Chapel Hill, North Carolina

4.7 (58)

CategoryCafes & Coffee Β· Non-profit organization
Address180 E Cameron Ave, Chapel Hill, NC 27514
StreetEast Cameron Avenue
AreaChapel Hill, North Carolina
Phone(704) 430-0250
Google rating 4.7 (58)

Hours

Monday7:45 am–5 pm
Tuesday7:45 am–5 pm
Wednesday7:45 am–5 pm
Thursday7:45 am–5 pm
Friday7:45 am–4 pm
SaturdayClosed
SundayClosed

About The Meantime Coffee Co.

A sustainability-focused, student run, non-profit coffee shop offering a full locally sourced drink menu and various pastries.

Located at 180 E Cameron Ave, Chapel Hill, NC 27514, The Meantime Coffee Co. operates as a cafe serving Chapel Hill in North Carolina. This page gathers the practical details people usually look for before visiting: where it is, how to reach it, when it opens and how customers rate it. Besides its main category, the business also describes itself as non-profit organization, so it may cover more than the name suggests.

This group covers the non-Asian restaurants, cafes, bars and food businesses that also appear in a mixed-cuisine food scene, including American diners, pizza, Mexican food, burgers, steakhouses and bakeries. Standard US restaurant norms apply: lunch and dinner service with a quieter stretch between, cards and tap-to-pay accepted almost everywhere, and a tip of 15-20% customary for table service. Fast food and quick-service counters expect payment up front and tipping is optional. Bars check ID for anyone who looks under 30, and the drinking age is 21 nationwide. Many restaurants in this group take reservations online through third-party platforms, while casual and fast-food spots are walk-in only. Sales tax is added at the register on top of the menu price and varies by city and state, so the final total is usually a few percent higher than the posted prices suggest.

Hours are published for 5 days a week. On most of those days it is open 7:45 am–5 pm. Note that it does not open on Saturday, Sunday. Hours in the United States do change around federal holidays and long weekends, so a quick call before a special trip is sensible. The listed phone number is (704) 430-0250. Many businesses also reply to text messages on the same number if it is a cell phone. More information is available on its website, meantimecoffee.com.

Customers rate it 4.7 out of 5 on Google across 58 reviews, placing it among the better-regarded cafes & coffee in Chapel Hill.

Chapel Hill is in North Carolina, in the Southeast, where summers are long, hot and humid, winters are mild, and afternoon thunderstorms and the hurricane season from June to November can change plans at short notice. Getting around Chapel Hill is easiest by car; street parking is metered in busy downtown areas, and most suburban businesses have their own lot. Ride-share apps such as Uber and Lyft operate across North Carolina's larger cities, and public transit varies from extensive to minimal.

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Latest Google reviews

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Nicolas Asanov 5 months ago

Great coffee shop, although I often find too little ice in my drink and I wish they had 12oz iced drinks!

Erin Glosser a year ago

Well priced coffee on campus, good range of tastes/options. Nowhere to really sit inside and fairly crowded, but great for a quick pick me up.

Isabella Grandic a year ago

Quite a busy on-campus coffee shop. Usually an amazingly long line. ~5-6 $ coffee. Tons of flavours and varieties. Macchiato, espresso, latte… great options. Some seating upstairs. More of a to-go spot. Student run. It’s pretty good. It’s nice that it is on-campus. It is a non-profit, living wage, etc. I think the coffee price could be reduced more in line with serving tn student audience. In any case it’s a cute part of campus! Operational efficiency != strong suit.

Jorjor Well 2 years ago

Nice strong' β˜•οΈ in a real ceramic cup. Great library lgbtqi++, people of color, etc. Educational materials to help teach children about white oppression. Me being an old Caucasian male, got the eye from the occupants. Still I escaped with no resistance ;).

Alexis A Edited a year ago

EDIT: 2024 Still have reasonable prices, I've just noticed that the espresso drinks have become very inconsistent. Sometimes its fine other times it can be difficult to finish the drink. The espresso is very bitter and even with milk in it you can taste the bitterness. I wonder if maybe there is some inconsistency with how the espresso is prepared. For reference, I'm pretty tolerant of coffee. I'll even drink airplane coffee, so I'm not very picky. I really hope Meantime can fix this soon. My favorite place for a cappuccino and is cheaper than Starbucks and the Stone and Leaf Cafe! They also don't upcharge for plant-based milks. The butterfly pea latte is stunning. Definitely something that should be tried at least once. Everyone there is very friendly and polite. They have a bring your own mug program whereas once you get 10 drinks using your reusable mug you get a drink free.

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Frequently asked questions

Where is The Meantime Coffee Co. located?

The Meantime Coffee Co. is at 180 E Cameron Ave, Chapel Hill, NC 27514, in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. Use the β€œOpen in Google Maps” button on this page for directions.

What kind of business is The Meantime Coffee Co.?

The Meantime Coffee Co. is listed as a cafe and is also tagged on Google as non-profit organization.

What are the hours of The Meantime Coffee Co.?

Published hours are Monday: 7:45 am–5 pm; Tuesday: 7:45 am–5 pm; Wednesday: 7:45 am–5 pm; Thursday: 7:45 am–5 pm; Friday: 7:45 am–4 pm; Saturday: Closed; Sunday: Closed. It is closed on Saturday, Sunday. Hours can change on holidays, so call before a special trip.

Is The Meantime Coffee Co. open on Sunday?

No, The Meantime Coffee Co. is closed on Sunday.

What is the phone number of The Meantime Coffee Co.?

You can call The Meantime Coffee Co. at (704) 430-0250.

How is The Meantime Coffee Co. rated on Google?

The Meantime Coffee Co. has a Google rating of 4.7 out of 5 from 58 reviews.

Does The Meantime Coffee Co. have a website?

Yes, the website of The Meantime Coffee Co. is meantimecoffee.com (linked on this page).

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