Acme Food & Beverage Co

Brunch was good, not sure if I would come back. I had the tomatoe pie and chicken with waffles. The tomatoe pie’s serving was smaller sized, with a side of greens. Taste was good - nothing more. Price was a bit high on items too.

We must of got there at the right time (6.30pm - Saturday) as we didn't have to wait for a table. We got promptly sat down and drinks ordered. I ordered a espresso martini and my boyfriend got the mint julip. Both great! We ordered the tuna crudo and devilled eggs to start and the tuna appetizer was one of the best apps we have had in a long time! Deviled eggs were the only disappointment of the night. They tasted like nothing - not even eggs haha. Honestly we didn't care because the rest was so great. My boyfriend got the rice and beans and he was blown away by how the flavors all came together so well. The chow chow made it. I ordered the gumbo - it was incredible. The cornbread was the star of the show - its sweet and decedant and slightly savory. Order it - you won't regret it.

Brunch was amazing. Our server Rob was very warm and welcoming. We throughly enjoyed Brunch which is only offered on Sundays.

Fantastic southern food restaurant with succulent classics, including pulled pork, honey glazed cornbread, and fried chicken. The food is served sort of tapas-style, which is great for sharing. Although individual meals is what we ended up doing. Loved every bite!

I use to love this restaurant, it had great food, a great vibe and great drinks. Now it’s just bland and honestly not good. I’ve gone 3 times recently and ordered different dishes and this will be the last time I go. My dish tonight was part of the Mardi Gras menu. Anyone who knows anything about New Orleans, knows those dishes are bold and full of flavor. This dish, etouffe, tasted like something that would be served at a nursing home. Come on! Use some flavor and spices. The drink was so watered down, I think it had a thimble of whiskey in it. What a bummer to have a great restaurant just turn into such a bland, boring place.

I've only gotten take out food. I wish they had all the choices that are in the restaurant available online to order. Service is great they're very kind. The atmosphere looks amazing when I go to pick up my food.

First time visiting and was very happy! Great cocktails to start, followed by delicious Brussel sprouts. The fried chicken is to die for and the pulled pork dish is really yummy!

High quality, hyper local modern take on southern classics! Highlighting seasonal ingredients that will make you coming back for more. Was fortunate to come in the high of tomato season. Had a wonderful appetizer showcasing the best of NC produce, paired with fantastic local cheese and a house made pesto. Mains were wonderful as well! The fried chicken is a must and the smoked hog is a true masterpiece. Only frustration of the evening was being full from the app and main course so i cant tell you how amazing the desserts would had been! Oh and also highlight a great NA drink menu as well as a ton of creative cocktails. One of the top spots I've tried in the triangle.

We have visited twice, and enjoyed both dinners. The specific menu checks all the boxes and has some of my favorite dishes. And the flavors are on the mark. My biggest gripe is the space in the dining room, I feel like the tables are just a bit too close together and our party felt a little too "on-top" of groups near us. Our servers have been quite prompt on both visits, very efficient and knowledgeable of their menu. Certainly enough things going right here to give them a shot!

We only tried their dessert , but everything taste really good. The service was excellent and the ambience is average.

The food was good but it felt like they were trying to hard to put twist on simple dishes. Like classic dishes that don't need a twist. The beans and cheese grits were good together but super weird with the salmon but the salmon tasted great. The service was fast for a party of like 14 and very attentive.

Came here to celebrate a special occasion. Love the warm & inviting vibes of the restaurant. Our server was super attentive and made sure we were well taken care of. The food however, was the main attraction. We ordered from their daily special menu. Everything was at the peak of freshness (e.g. heirloom tomatoes) and well prepared. I really appreciated the chef's innovative pairings in the surf & turf (lamb chops & diver scallops). The chef did a phenomenal job with the grilled mahi as well. It was done to perfection and served on a bed of curried puréed parsnips. Outstanding! If you're in Carrboro, I highly recommend checking Acme out for some excellent food!

We had not eaten inside Acme since before the pandemic but had ordered some takeout meals during the shutdown and on holidays. We get their email and saw they were offering a great deal on entrees on Mondays during September 2023 so we made reservations right when they opened at 5:30. We asked to sit outside in the back patio, ordered beers, and enjoyed a summer plate of tomatoes (tastes like summer!) which was an app special, along with blackened salmon, scallop risotto and a honey cake for dessert. Everything was delicious and our server was friendly and efficient. The restaurant filled up nicely while we where there. The only minor surprise was that the tomato plate was more expensive than we thought it would be - guess we should have asked before ordering it. We enjoyed the meal and would recommend Acme again.

I wasn't impressed with the service, and the hostess wasn't friendly. Cinnamon rolls and coffee were decent, but the food missed the mark for me. The hollandaise sauce for the Deluxe Benedict had a slight sourness to it. The side of the grits was surprisingly runny and too cheesy. And the biscuit and gravy were quite greasy. Maybe they do better with dinner than brunch.

I've had two meals at Acme, one 4 months ago and one recently. The first was not good. The second was excellent. Let me describe both. At the first dinner, I ordered a salad which came with cooked tuna on top. The tuna was essentially still raw and looked like it came from straight from the fridge, so i pushed it to one side (bear in mind, I love sushi. This was not sushi). As my dining partner that evening commented, "that is the most expensive bed of lettuce you will ever eat." The second dinner started with Acme's signature cornbread--order this!--and the scallops risotto. I was savoring every mouthful. I'd have both again, happily. All I can figure is that the first meal was made on the main chef's night off. There's no other explanation. The location is nice, but poor parking unless you know where to go. The restaurant interior is fine, nothing fancy. Our service both evenings was normal, nothing exceptional. If you go, I hope you get my dinner #2 food experience.

Great brunch, had the eggs benedict, they were wonderful. I will come back. Staff is attentive.

Great Mother's Day brunch. Cinnamon rolls with orange were delicious. Nice crispy bacon and yummy cheesy grits. Biscuits, sausage, and eggs are good too. Prices are very reasonable. Nice staff.

Loved it! Super cute place. Eat outside if the weather is nice. Service was really good, food was really good, drinks were good. Everything was very fresh and flavorful. Food came out quickly. If you haven't tried the Hummingbird Cake, you need to! So good! Can't wait to go again next time we are in town!

Very welcoming, comfortable restaurant with excellent service. Had the cornbread appetiser, which was excellent. I had the tomahawk pork chop which was perfectly cooked. My wife had a wedge salad and cheesy grits and my daughter the crabcake jumbalaya. All were excellent.

The food was so delicious! Service was awesome too! Cornbread was to die for! I had the flounder at our servers recommendation. He was right! Very good.

First time here and I was completely blown away. From the service to the atmosphere everything was absolutely divine. I can't recommend this place enough if you're in the Carrboro area. The oysters were fresh and served with a vinegar based brine that complimented them well. The cornbread is to die for, make sure to ask for more butter! I also want to say that our server, Jillian was lively and one of the most personable people I've had the pleasure to meet. Do yourself a favor and put this on your to EAT list!

Visit with a friend. He had the glad fired flounder and I had soft shell crab. Both were good. It's a cool atmosphere - and menu is creative. I have Alpha Gal and a tree nut allergy- they accommodated me very well. Adjusting one dish to make it safe for me. Service was very good. John was knowledgeable and service oriented. Will be back!

I recommend Acme Food & Beverage Co in downtown Carrboro. Simply put, the food, drinks, and service were great. For my wife and me, this was one of our favorite and most memorable dine-out experiences in the Triangle yet. I found this place on Yelp. Just before posting this review, it had 525 reviews which is a lot for a business in the Carrboro-Chapel Hill area. Acme has stood the test of time for a restaurant, in business since 1998. The entrance and storefront face E Main St. Free parking is available in gravel and paved lots behind the restaurant, accessible via Roberson St. You may not find parking immediately behind the restaurant, but that's okay because there's a bigger, fenced-in, municipal lot catty-corner from the tiny Bank of America teller building and ATM. I booked our reservation online through Acme's website which links to the reservation service Tock. This was my first time using Tock. I use OpenTable the most, followed by Resy. Unlike OpenTable, Tock and Resy don't offer rewards. It's simply a platform to self-book reservations. Acme is open for dinner only, Wednesday-Sunday, 5-9pm. On a Thursday evening at 6:30pm, the restaurant's patio was full, but the inside dining room had plenty of open tables. Acme is known for its local Southern seasonal food and cocktails. However, the kitchen and bar serve much more including seafood, desserts, bourbon, and whiskey. For example, one of the specials the night we went was halibut. This is a New American farm-to-table restaurant that supports local and sustainable farms and purveyors. During our visit, most appetizers ranged in price from $8-13 each, entrees were $18-29 each, sides $6 each, and desserts $8 each. North Carolina draft beers were $7 each and cocktails, bourbon, whiskey, etc. $9-15 each. The bar offers a variety of wine too. In addition to the wine on the food and drink menu, we were given a separate wine list too. Here's what we went with: Firsts * Shooting Point Oysters (12 for $24) - Eastern Shore, VA; champagne mignonette * Southern Tomato Pie ($13) - heirloom tomato, Duke's, Ashe County cheddar, Chapel Hill Creamery Hickory Grove cheese, basil * Smoked NC Tuna ($13) - local melon and cucumber, lemon, Georgia olive oil, crunchy salt Mains * Cast-Iron NY Strip ($29) - Leon's chimichurri, smashed fingerling potatoes, crunchy salt * Firsthand Foods NC Pork Chop ($27) - gnocchi alla Romana, stewed eggplant & tomato, sweet pepper agrodolce Dessert * Summer Peach Cobbler ($8) - blackberry ice cream * Pecan Pie ($8) - brown butter ice cream, bourbon hard sauce Cocktails * Brown Sugar ($11) - bourbon, brown sugar, lemon, spicy ginger ale * Rosemary Street ($11) - Durham Distillery Conniption American Dry Gin, lemon, rosemary syrup, tonic Everything was delicious. There wasn't anything we were disappointed with nor thought was just average. The only things keeping Acme from five stars in my book were some minor details could be improved and I think they could've perhaps branched out a little more with the menu. Then again, I realize this is Carrboro and not a big city, so maybe I'm asking for too much there. I love raw oysters and enjoyed the Shooting Point Oysters. They tasted fresh and had a good brininess to them. With the oysters, the champagne mignonette was fine. There was no hot sauce, crackers, nor small forks, all of which would've been ideal. We ate the oysters, some of which were kind of small, with our big dinner forks. Also, there were lots of annoying broken shell bits in the oysters which I'm not sure was the product of the oyster type, the shucking, or both (or something else). Anyway, these definitely weren't run-of-the-mill Gulf oysters, so that was nice. The Southern Tomato Pie was the best tomato pie I've had anywhere. It was incredibly flavorful and satisfying, packed full of umami. The Smoked NC Tuna was unique in that I'm not sure I've had tuna served in this way, sliced raw, but not like sushi. I thought this appetizer had a terrific and interesting combination of flavors and textures. The entrees and desserts were outstanding. I loved them all and highly recommend each. If I had to nitpick, I think the NY Strip, which came sliced, was lacking a bit in meat portions. The steak, together with the chimichurri, tasted excellent. All around, the Pork Chop dish was fantastic. Every component was very good. Do save room for dessert because wow, the Peach Cobbler and Pecan Pie, both with large scoops of ice cream, were absolutely magnificent. We liked both the Brown Sugar and Rosemary Street cocktails. They were both tasty and refreshing with the Brown Sugar being the stronger of the two. Despite appearances, neither drink tasted watered-down. I do think the presentation of the cocktails could have been better. The cocktails were served in standard pint glasses. Service was phenomenal. Our server was Ellen Y. She was really sweet and did an amazing job. Everyone who came to our table was friendly.

Food was great, especially Coquilles St. Jacques. Service was a bit slow but it did get busy. I wish the two-person tables weren't in the middle of the traffic lanes.

This was such a pleasant surprise! I was honestly not sure what to expect after seeing the menu, but everything was INCREDIBLE. The tomato pie is a MUST. The cheese was local and melts in your mouth and the pie crust is immaculate. The crab cakes tasted so fresh without that gross after taste they can sometimes have. It also came with pickled pears that paired nicely with the crab cakes and the corn grits that were sooo good. The chocolate terrine was also thick and delicious. Such a gem in Carborro.

Good food, but a bit pricey for my taste. Tables were tight. Definitely need reservations.

Enjoyed a delicious Thursday night dinner on the patio at Acme! The wait staff was wonderful - attentive and speedy! Sat outside beside the fountain! It was warm but not unbearable. Ordered the cornbread - savory and sweet! Wedge salad was fabulous! I'll go back just for another wedge salad. Entrees - fish and chips - was as good as you can expect fish and chips to be - pulled pork - very, very good! Portions were generous! Tried the tomato pie and cornbread too. Tomato pie was a little disappointing - I was expecting a slice of pie and it was more a tart, but I ate it! Overall a great place! Will definitely be back! Probably will chose to eat inside in the AC next time!

We went to the Drag Queen brunch show. It was a lot of fun and the food was delicious. We also had mimosas and they were good, too. The buffet had all the southern classics. Biscuits, eggs, bacon, coffee cake. It was all delicious. The show was 3 hours long and a lot of fun! A lot of entertainment and laughs.

If you miss new your pizza and want to try PEI muscles, stop in at Acme. It has just enough seating. The staff is fun a helpful.

Not for me at least. The breakfast did not taste good. The eggs were bland, the biscuit was inedible in my opinion, tater tots were also bland and the bacon was burned. Very disappointed because I wanted to find a spot in Carrboro to frequent for breakfasts when I come by from Durham. Also the meal was over $20 with tax and I didn't enjoy one item. Just my opinion I suppose.

4.5 stars for the food - tomato appetizer special was divine, transcendent. House BBQ sauce is tomato-based (criminal in these here parts). Hummingbird cake was nothing to write home about. Pecan pie was, again, divine. 6 stars for the music. I have never heard a better playlist in a restaurant. My compliments to the chef.

We enjoy sitting at the bar. Love the food and the service. The sides are not to be missed. We enjoy making a meal of just sides some nights.

The food was spectacular, the presentation was very well done, and the service was great.

I just came down from New York to visit my brother. I am so glad we chose Acme for a splurge. It was one of the best meals I have eaten. The shrimp and grits were amazing. Truly. The drinks were also creative and delicious. But I can't stop thinking about how I will miss that shrimp and grits.

This was a random stop on my way down to Charlotte from the DC area. My buddy lives nearby and recommended the place, and man I'm glad he did! The food is off the chain! I had the Forever Roasted Pig, and let me say... this might be the best pulled pork I've ever had. Top 3 at least! It's that good. The sides it came with were also quite lovely, but nothing beats that pork! We had a special app for that evening, which was also incredible. It was a smoked salmon... something. LOL! Is that bad? The entree was so good, it blew everything else out of the water. Well, except for dessert. I had to try the key lime pie. I don't see it on the menu now, but I swear it was served with raspberry sorbet in addition to the raspberry sauce. Maybe I dreamed it? It doesn't matter, it was still darn near the best key lime pie I'd ever tasted. So good... My buddy got the salmon, and I can see why it's also a menu staple. It sounds so simple, but it's so perfectly made! Parking can be a bear, given that it's downtown and there's no on-street parking, but there's a lot pretty close by. It's worth it, though... for this food, I'd park a mile away. Oh, the drinks were great too, but I only had the one as I was driving. Safety first! I should also mention the service was really good. Our server was very knowledgeable about the menu, was quite helpful with us, and had a great attitude. And it wasn't just our server; everyone we interacted with there seemed genuinely happy to be there. That's always a good sign! Definitely a place I would return to if I'm in the neighborhood again. Great food, wonderful vibe, awesome experience. What's not to love?

Me, my partner and some friends had brunch there last week. I had the salmon croquettes and did not have a good time, unfortunately. It was too vinegary and mushy for a croquette, even southern style. The grit was good! I tried partner's dish with the mac n cheese and poached eggs and it was really nice. Comfort food 10/10. But pls fix that salmon croquette tho...

Awesome food! I like the outdoor sitting area best, though any's good... waiters are attentive; love it!

I'll be the first to admit that I'm not the biggest fan of southern food, despite growing up in NC. However, I am a fan of good food, and Acme has some damn good food. I've only gone during Covid times, and they're always pretty busy and not always on time with orders. But it's worth the wait. And the drive to Carrboro. I like to order a bunch of small plates and share. The cornbread is a must, it's so rich and moist. I also really enjoyed their mushroom pie, tamale, and even their salads. It's pricey, but reasonable considering the quality of the food.

Decided to come here on one of my last nights in the Triangle. My brother and I showed up around 6 pm. While there were some customers it wasn't very crowded, and we were seated quickly. Acme prides itself on serving "damn good Southern food" and for one of my last nights in the area this was exactly what I was looking for. I ordered the blackened Salmon, which was topped with green salsa and served with cheese grits and black beans - it was delicious. I've never had grits before so this was a great introductory experience. As a pallet cleanser, the waitress gave us cucumber soup which had a unique, distinct taste, but was still good. Finally, for dessert I had the chocolate terrine, served kind of like a milkshake in a cup. Overall, I was very glad to try Acme and would recommend it to my friends in the area.

Food was good tasting. We had the pork, the fish and chips, pecan crusted chicken, the smash burger and salmon. No complaints there. They seemed a bit short on staff since the wait to be seated was swift (with a reservation), but the initial interaction with the wait staff took a while, so we got all of our drinks at the bar. The bartender was very good and the have quite a selection of bourbon. The drinks were good and quickly prepared. Beware though of a family gathering if you want to bring your own cake. A $42 cutting fee was a bit much, so we skipped their dessert for home. I can get their business model and I like to support local businesses, but this seemed off especially when 7 people just spent $400+. For special family events we will go to 411 West, no charge for cutting the cake.

The ambience is excellent and the service was wonderful but the food was just OK I used to love this restaurant, but it doesn't seem to be like it used to be

We came here on a Thursday night. We almost didn't have a parking spot in the lot, but lucky for us, someone was just leaving. A few friends had suggested Acme, so we were looking forward to celebrating some wins with some good food. The hosts were very friendly (I'll give them two stars for this reason), and we were seated right away. If I remember correctly, the server said they just started doing a promotion on Thursdays - a fixed price of $13.50 per entree. It was only right that we asked for a bigger table even though it was just the two of us ;) Needless to say, we ordered almost half the menu. Their drink special that day was some kind of sangria - I forget the name. To be honest, it wasn't that memorable :/ The presentation of our food was great. However, with almost every item we ordered, we felt there was always something missing. Cast-iron skillet cornbread (7.5/10) - sweet and flavorful. The texture on the outside was perfect, but the inside could have been softer and more moist. Shooting point oysters - you can't really go wrong with raw oysters if you have a little lemon and Texas Pete. Pork pate (1/10) - this was not at all what we were expecting. I was hoping for this to be the consistency of the pate you get when you order a Banh Mi (Vietnamese sandwich). I wanted to be able to spread this pate on the crackers that this appetizer came with, but it was not at all spreadable. We didn't enjoy the taste either - it was more on the bland side. I believe it came with pickles and peaches. I thought that was an interesting combination. Bone marrow (8/10) - if you like bone marrow, order it!! THIS I was able to spread on some toast. My favorite item we ordered. Deviled eggs (1/10) - If I'm going to eat something high in cholesterol, I am hoping it'll be worth it. I usually love deviled eggs, but these were a bit bland. Blackened salmon (3/10) - I really wanted to like the salmon, and I did enjoy the flavor and texture... but it was too salty. It's like they forgot the salt in the other dishes and put it all in the salmon. Forever roasted pig - my partner ordered the roasted pig. I can't remember too much about it, since I try not to eat too much meat, but I remember him saying that he's had better elsewhere. Fall risotto (3/10) - was excited about this dish since it was our server's suggestion and it's a vegetarian dish, but I really was not impressed with the flavor. It was a bit lacking. Cheese grits (1/10) - my partner didn't know that grits actually came with the blackened salmon, so he ordered extra grits on the side. I regret not reminding him. He's not from the south, and probably did not know that not all grits are made the same. We were really disappointed. They were dry, but even if they were more runny, I would only give them a 4/10. As I tried each item, I thought to myself - what would I have personally done to make this dish taste better? We were really looking forward to trying this restaurant, but unfortunately, it did not live up to its hype for us. The bill came out to be more than we expected, but we missed the part that they add an 18% living wage service fee. I think that's great, and I am glad they are doing that for their employees.

This was our 2nd time visiting Acme. It focuses on Southern American cuisine and is in the very walkable downtown Carrboro. The owners are affiliated with Hey Dey Brewing as well so feature their beers in the draft selection. The interior features seating in all sorts of areas. We sat in a side room with about 6 tables. We started with the Brussels sprouts and the highlight was the local calvander cheese. I had the Forever Roasted Pig. It was enough pulled pork for 3 and unfortunately we did not have a fridge in our room. The fav component on the dish was the Mac & cheese as it had a bit of umami to it! The fried green tomatoes were prepared to emulate hush puppies for a clever twist! My partner had the Blackened Salmon which he really enjoyed. Often I would steal a bite but I have a fish allergy.

I had a horrible experience tonight due to service, this has been my favorite restaurant for a decade. I will never go back to this establishment.

I went out to dinner here with two colleagues, one of whom is GF. The inside was not too busy with one larger group and a few couples. We ordered drinks, which took a little bit of time - I had a mule, one coworker had a margarita, and the other had a beer. I had the steak, which was delicious. My coworkers had the special (braised short ribs) and the salmon - both indicated that their meals were alright but the one who ordered the special said that the meat was underseasoned, though good with the sauce. We also ordered dessert - the apple cobbler, pecan pie, and chocolate ice cream. These were okay as well, but didn't totally hit it out of the park. Now, for the more major downfall - service was VERY slow. It seemed like our server was busy with some other things, but I needed to flag down someone both to order dessert and to get our check. We weren't asked if we wanted any additional drinks either, which seems like a miss for profits for the business. Given the number of staff there that night, it didn't totally compute what the delays were. Overall, it was okay, but I don't know that I'd opt to go here over going someplace else.

Had a great dinner here last night! Loved the ambiance on the back patio and the food was delicious! Highly recommend the cornbread and risotto!!

Didn't like any of the food I ordered. Crab cakes were blasé. Not many options on the dessert menu. Half of the six people I was with did not like their meal. The other three said it was okay. Was somewhat noisy, but that didn't bother me.

Always the very best. Food, service,friendship. It's got it all. Great for something special or just drinks and an appetizer. Go!

The service by Dan T was excellent! the ambience was warm and friendly. The steaks were delicious and cooked just right as was the fish, tomatoes and grits. My serious complaint made known to the kitchen, was that the menu no longer includes a main vegetarian dish. They used to have a very nice seasonal risotto. When one of five guests cannot be accommodated after repeated requests to the kitchen, it is discomforting--and the first time it happened!

Very quaint interior with delicious food!! Definitely make a reservation because it was pretty busy when I went!

Me and my roommate came here for dinner and we've been here before but this was just an awesome experience! food was fab and service was incredible. We LOVED our waitress, Michelle. Kind, attentive, energetic, and just made it an incredible experience! emma and maddie love you Michelle!!!

This places a nice indie-souther vibe with unique combinations and hearty food. It is tapas style but the portions are decent sized to share. Prices were a little steep though. We were recommended the corn bread and WOW! It was so good - punch of flavor and not too dry. Was really really good. The gnocchi and Brussels sprouts were also group favorites. The fried oysters and waffles didn't cut it for me. The oysters weren't salty enough I think to mix with the oysters and the breading got a little soggy after a bit. Mussels and frites were ok, but the dish had way too many frites and too little mussels and the mussels sauce was too watery to catch. Overall though, the dishes that were hits would seem another visit for me. Would love to try dessert here too!

The food is below average and basically no service. Not very good experience and wouldn't recommend.

We feel so very lucky to have visited when the dining room was open!! The ambience was warm and inviting, very cool but classic. The service was gracious and friendly and helpful. The cocktail menu is spectacular and our bevvies were perfect. We began with the cornbread - probably the most delicious corniest cornbread ever, loaded with flavor and sass. The Mississippi Tamales were closer to a Santa Fe style tamale (IMHO) but equally delicious, vibrant, and full-flavored. The NY Strip Steak was cooked to perfection with a delightfully fresh chimichurri. We thought the potatoes were some of the best we'd ever had. Truth!! The dinner was special and delicious, I'd hit them up again anytime.

I never thought I'd be in Carrboro, NC but low and behold I visited and went to this decent eatery. While the service was above average, I unfortunately think the food was below average. The rib eye special we got didn't have much flavor and just didn't seem/taste special. I don't even remember what else we ordered. Maybe we should've gotten the Crusted Fried Chicken. I mean, don't get me wrong, the food/drinks here are yummy but I just wasn't blown away enough to want to be a repeat customer or give a strong recommendation to friends. Also, the name of the restaurant seems sort of too generic. Perhaps I'll be back one day to give it another shot! Until then, Acme Food & Beverage Co is just alright in my opinion.

This is a fantastic and reasonably priced choice for Sunday brunch in Carrboro! My friend and I arrived not too long after their 10 a.m. opening and the place was already bustling with patrons. We didn't have a reservation but were fortunately able to be seated at a table. There was a private event going on in another room and plenty of other guests seated around the same time as us, so there was the potential for a long food wait. But, nope! Our meals arrived in a normal timeframe and service was super attentive throughout. While the atmosphere was cozy and inviting with fun artwork all over, the food really stole the show for me. I couldn't decide between two biscuit-centric plates, so I ordered the Orange County Special and added a side of bacon. I also requested a slice of coffee cake to go. And thank goodness I thought to request the cake for later, because I had no stomach space for several hours after that meal! My plate included: - Two scrambled eggs (looked more like four!) - Buttermilk biscuit (jumbo sized and lovely!) - Sausage gravy (yum) - Cheddar cheese (always a yum) - Mixed greens (refreshing!) - Potatoes (well seasoned!) Yeah. I don't know why I ordered the bacon, either! To be fair, the bacon was absolutely delicious and I don't regret my decision. But, whew. I don't know how anyone could possibly eat that whole dish in one sitting. It was massive. I was driving a distance after the meal, so I didn't want to bring the leftovers along for fear of spoilage but I wish I could have. I'd be a regular for sure if I lived in Carrboro.

Stopped in for dinner on a Friday night and was lucky to get a table. I guess someone didn't show up for their reservation so we lucked out. We ordered a few drinks which were tasty but we could tell there wasn't much booze in it. Welp, I guess that's what you get for mixed drinks at restaurants now a days. We ordered the oysters as an appetizer, which were amazing! The sauce that came with it was like a tangy vinegar chimi sauce. Soo good! We actually had to wait a long time for our entrees which I couldn't figure out why, people that had ordered way after us got their food and had already ate and left. The waiter kept walking past our table so we didn't get a chance to ask or order more drinks. I just chalked it up to being he forgot to put our order in. Entrees were great, I had the salmon and my husband had the steak. Portions were small but tasty. The atmosphere was nice but could really use more space between tables, I felt like I was eating with other people. And forget getting up to go to the bathroom, there's barely enough room to squeeze between tables. Maybe there's more room in booths but we felt cramped. Overall, we may return but maybe for lunch when it's less crowded if that's possible.

If you know the place and it's location you will be back. Don't judge by the outside of the building Got on a wedge salad kick and theirs is on the top of my list .