Contribute today – every single dollar matters. You can support local journalism and our mission to serve the community. Note: 97.9 The Hill and are a tenant of University Place.Ĭ does not charge subscription fees. The latest update on the redevelopment plans passed through Chapel Hill’s Community Design Commission in October. Ram Realty, who purchased the mall in 2018, aims to transform the property into a more walkable mall with blends of retail and residential options. “This is a place for all of Orange County, whose trust and satisfaction we hope to achieve,” Rafiq said.Īn emphasis on businesses with exterior entrances has been a priority of University Place as it prepares for more redevelopment. Once fully operating, the café will seat about 110 patrons indoors and about 30 people on its outdoor patio. Rafiq said its location is ideal for the people of Chapel Hill. The café will be located between Hawkers and Bartaco at University Place. Settled in a quiet neighborhood called Candler Park on the. The Chapel Hill location also offers vegetarian, vegan and gluten free options. Our first caf opened for breakfast at about 7am one morning in 1993. The menu will feature many traditional southern breakfast favorites like biscuits, grits and sausages. Rafiq said the restaurant still needs to hire more staff and sort out delivery logistics before it can open. “But now we are almost there.”Ī mural inside the Flying Biscuit Café depicts jazzy sunflowers, an homage to the psychedelic style of the restaurant. Try The Flying Biscuit - Some folks are not excited about the Biscuit but I and many others enjoy the change of pace. Without these things we would have opened a couple months ago,” Rafiq said. The afternoon is slow so if any clubs or golf groups want to nice place for twenty or so folks to enjoy each other with some Great Food, Service, and Price, The Biscuit is the place to go. Rafiq said there have been challenges opening the restaurant due to COVID-19 and national supply chain issues. We want to nourish it and grow it.”Ĭonstruction and design of the building have been ongoing for the last four months, since Flying Biscuit Café is moving into brand new space that’s part of University Place’s Phase 1 of redevelopment. 2 eggs served with 2 signature chicken sage sausage patties, your choice of side and a fluffy. “This was our dream that is becoming reality,” Rafiq said. Now, he said he hopes Chapel Hill will help nurture his fifth kid: the Flying Biscuit Café. “I want to bring my expertise to make a difference in the community,” Rafiq said.Īs a Chapel Hill resident for the past six years, Rafiq said he is grateful to have a great place for his four children to grow up in. He said his previous experience in the breakfast world will help ensure the success of the franchise. He previously served as the Vice President of Operations at IHOP. Rafiq has been in the hospitality industry for 15 years. A mural inside the Flying Biscuit Café in University Place combines the funky art style of the chain with iconic symbols of Chapel Hill.
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