Time-Out Restaurant

Time-Out Restaurant is a beloved institution located in the heart of Chapel Hill, North Carolina, on Franklin Street. Founded by Eddie Williams, a University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill alumnus, in May 1978, Time-Out has been serving Southern comfort food to the Chapel Hill community for over four decades. We are the only 24-hour restaurant with delivery in town, open seven days a week.

Our story began when Eddie Williams was inspired by his wife, Val Williams, to name the new family business Time-Out. This name was inspired by Eddie's lifelong connection to the sports family at UNC-Chapel Hill. Eddie is the son of Jack Williams, who was the Sports Information Director of UNC-Chapel Hill from 1966 to 1975. Jack was remembered as an innovator in the college sports information field, and his work laid the foundation for the modern media guide.

Having spent much of his childhood in the press box with his father Jack, Eddie brings his deep love of UNC sports to the walls of Time-Out. "We have folks come by not just for the food, but to spend time looking at all of the photos. I love that we are a destination for visiting families, future UNC students and athletes, and sports fans."

Time-Out's commitment to serving the Chapel Hill community led Eddie to change the service hours to 24 hours a day soon after opening. "I was driving around Chapel Hill late one night, after visiting the UNC Medical Center, and I noticed how few late night food options there were for those visiting the hospital. I immediately thought about all of the medical staff and first responders serving our community, the growing families and their late-night cravings, and the students up late studying for finals. As a small business owner, I knew that being open 24 hours a day was a big commitment. With the support of my wife and family, Time-Out became the first 24-hour restaurant in Chapel Hill. Thankfully there is still a need for a good home-cooked meal, served 24 hours a day, even after all of these years."

Time-Out is famous for its Chicken 'n Cheddar Biscuit and Southern comfort food. Our menu features a variety of dishes, including our famous Chicken 'n Cheddar Biscuit, and we cater to parties of 10 to 180 people. We offer a full Holiday Menu and are always ready to serve you, whether it's for a last-minute meal or a family holiday dinner.

At Time-Out, we believe in providing the best service to our customers. That's why we are also available for online ordering via DoorDash, UberEats, and GrubHub. However, the responsibility for ensuring the successful delivery of your order rests with the service provider you used to place your order. If you experience any issues such as late delivery, failed delivery, or no delivery at all, we kindly request that you contact the delivery service you used to place your order. They will be able to provide the most accurate and up-to-date information about the status of your delivery. Thank you for your understanding and cooperation in this matter.

We invite you to visit us at 201 East Franklin Street, Chapel Hill, North Carolina, and experience the best of Southern comfort food at any time of day or night. You can also follow us on Yelp and Trip Advisor to stay updated on our latest offerings and promotions.

Order Delivery & Pickup

If you're planning to order for pickup, be sure to select the date and time of pickup when placing your order. Our catering service is for pickup only. We're available for online ordering via DoorDash, UberEats, and GrubHub. Remember, the responsibility for ensuring the successful delivery of your order rests with the service provider you used to place your order. If you experience any issues such as late delivery, failed delivery, or no delivery at all, we kindly request that you contact the delivery service you used to place your order.

Our Services

At Time-Out, we are dedicated to providing the best dining experience for our customers. We offer a variety of services, including:

• 24-hour dining: We're open seven days a week, so you can enjoy your favorite Southern comfort food at any time.
• Delivery: We're available for online ordering via DoorDash, UberEats, and GrubHub.
• Catering: We cater to parties of 10 to 180 people and offer a full Holiday Menu.
• Pickup: If you're planning to order for pickup, be sure to select the date and time of pickup when placing your order.