"Ye Olde Waffle Shoppe, located on Franklin Street, was a popular restaurant among University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill students, professors, and visitors. Known locally as simply Ye Olde, the restaurant served inexpensive, yet hearty breakfast options, primarily focusing on waffles. Unfortunately, the COVID pandemic has made it difficult for the business to sustain operations as usual, leading to its closure. The reduction in the student population due to online learning significantly impacted its business." - Erin Perkins