Location: Mebane
Top Restaurants in Mebane
Where to Eat in Mebane: The Best Restaurants and Bars
Mebane /ˈmɛbən/ is a city located mostly in Alamance County, North Carolina, United States, and partly in Orange County, North Carolina. The town was named for Alexander Mebane, an American Revolutionary War general and member of the U.S. Congress. It was incorporated as "Mebanesville" in 1881, and in 1883 the name was changed to "Mebane". It was incorporated as a city in 1987. The population as of the 2010 census was 11,393. Mebane is one of the fastest growing municipalities in North Carolina.
Things to do in Mebane
1. The Mebane Downtown Table
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 124 reviews
Reviewed By BallydesmondIreland - Trinity, North Carolina
A great place in downtown Mebane. I met a friend for lunch and thoroughly enjoyed it. Loved that they had gluten free and vegan options too. The vegan bowl was quite tasty. Nice atmosphere great place to meet and eat.
2. NC Jelly Donuts
Overall Ratings
5 based on 70 reviews
Reviewed By kk617 - Chapel Hill, North Carolina
My relatives always take home a box when visiting from SC. These donuts are always fresh, and filled while you wait. Several different types of donuts with glazes or without.
3. Filament Coffee + Tea
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 18 reviews
A full service coffee shop located in the heart of historic downtown Mebane offering a variety of high quality, locally sourced coffee beverages, teas, konbucha and baked pastries.
Reviewed By NotRealHoosiers - Valparaiso, Indiana
I needed a caffeine jolt and stopped at this very inviting place with outdoor seating. HUGE selection of teas and coffees. You can get them doctored with flavors, but why ruin the great coffees available. Good size cups with free refils, too. This just plain hit the spot.
4. Blue Ribbon Diner
Overall Ratings
4 based on 188 reviews
Reviewed By sgec1105 - Winterthur, Switzerland
We stopped here for lunch. The diner is really cute, a bit like stepping into the 50’s with Lavern and Shirley. The angus burgers were delicious, the fries were average. Prices were very reasonable. The service was friendly, efficient and attentive. The restaurant is a short drive from the Tanger outlet mall and a very good option for a meal if you are in the area.
5. T Distefano's Bakery
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 64 reviews
Reviewed By Elaine V - Durham, North Carolina
Whenever anyone from our office has to make the trip from Chapel Hill to Greensboro, it is a mandate that they stop here and bring back the "goodies". We make them feel bad if they don't. Everything is awesome! The highlight of our Bosses' Day breakfast is always Distefano's. I know people who make the drive from Durham when they get a hankering.
6. Smithfield's Chicken & BBQ
Overall Ratings
4 based on 155 reviews
Reviewed By 690CT - McLean, Virginia
Fried chicken, hush puppies, slaw, BBQ sandwiches and brunwick stew were great! Not greasy and sauce is available upon request. Banana pudding was OK. Our server Shonda was so very pleasant and very attentive making sure the guests had drink refills! She was very customer oriented and a great person!
7. Muffin's Icecream Shop
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 16 reviews
Reviewed By Tim B - Gibsonville, North Carolina
My wife and I stopped in here the other day. The server was very friendly and was telling us that she makes a lot of the sweets there. The ice cream is Maple View Farms. Banana pudding ice cream is out of this world!
8. Martinho's Bakery & Deli
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 78 reviews
Reviewed By K1004WEdebrab - Cary, United States
We watched as they served our food to another table, walked away and then when that table brought the plates back to the kitchen themselves, the server tried to deliver them directly to us... such a disappointing visit when all of our other visits have been beyond expectations!
9. Asian Harbor
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 37 reviews
Reviewed By Linda B - Greensboro, North Carolina
We decided to try this Asian restaurant with its variety of Asian styles available. The styles are Japanese, Thai, Vietnamese, etc. We started with the steak bulgogi wraps.....yum! I had the Tom Yum soup with shrimp. This was the spiciest version I have encountered but it was wildly addictive. My husband had the pineapple fried rice with shrimp, chicken and cashews. I had the Mongolian beef. Both were delicious. Portions are big. Service was excellent and we were checked on several times. Prices are reasonable. We will return.
10. Cracker Barrel
Overall Ratings
4 based on 82 reviews
Reviewed By D2821ITroberts - Heathsville, Virginia
There is rarely a bad meal at any of the Cracker Barrel Restaurants. While extremely busy Homecoming weekend the service was top notch as was their food.
Opting for a mid day meal, we stopped in for lunch and enjoyed a verity of wonderful home cooked meals.
The chicken and dumplings are fantastic and with a side order of fried okra and salad I was stuffed!
This is a must stop when you are hungry for some down home cooking and relaxing without the blaring noise of TV’s and sporting events. I just wish they would tell many other Cracker Barrel’s how they make their biscuits as they are nirvana in perfection.
