Tonya's Cafe & Bake Shop

Bakeries in Chapel Hill, North Carolina

4.8 (166)

Category	Bakeries
Address	400 S Elliott Rd C, Chapel Hill, NC 27514
Street	South Elliott Road C
Area	Chapel Hill, North Carolina
Phone	(919) 903-8087
Google rating	4.8 (166)

About Tonya's Cafe & Bake Shop

Tonya's Cafe and Bake Shop is a Southern food destination conveniently located on Elliot Road in Chapel Hill. Our cafe serves Southern-style food with our own twists for lunch and early dinner plus weekend brunch. Our menu changes regularly but a few favorites include a Cornbread Flight appetizer, Chicken Fried Steak Sandwich, and entrees including Fried Catfish and Smothered Pork Chops.

The Bake Shop offers freshly-made cookies, donuts, pies, and cakes daily or order ahead for birthdays, holidays and celebrations. We're also the home of Tonya's Cookies, who ships its award-winning cookies and cakes nationwide.

Tonya's Cafe & Bake Shop is a bakery in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. It is listed at 400 S Elliott Rd C, Chapel Hill, NC 27514, which places it among the local businesses of Chapel Hill that residents and visitors turn to when they need this kind of service close by.

American bakeries range from wholesale operations that supply restaurants to neighborhood shops that sell bread, pastries, cookies and cakes over the counter, and many of them also pour coffee. Bagel shops boil and bake on site and sell out of favorite flavors by late morning; donut shops open before dawn and are often family-run; patisseries and cake studios take custom orders for weddings and birthdays and usually need one to two weeks' notice. Ice cream parlors, gelato shops and frozen yogurt bars are seasonal in the northern states and year-round in the South and on the West Coast. Prices are posted per item, by the dozen or by the pound, and most shops now take cards and mobile payment.

Hours have not been published for this listing yet. Most businesses of this type in Chapel Hill keep standard business hours, but call ahead to be sure, especially on weekends and holidays. The listed phone number is (919) 903-8087. Many businesses also reply to text messages on the same number if it is a cell phone. Its website is tonyascafe.com, where you may find menus, price lists or booking options.

Customers rate it 4.8 out of 5 on Google across 166 reviews, placing it among the better-regarded bakeries in Chapel Hill.

Chapel Hill is in North Carolina, in the Southeast, where summers are long, hot and humid, winters are mild, and afternoon thunderstorms and the hurricane season from June to November can change plans at short notice. Getting around Chapel Hill is easiest by car; street parking is metered in busy downtown areas, and most suburban businesses have their own lot. Ride-share apps such as Uber and Lyft operate across North Carolina's larger cities, and public transit varies from extensive to minimal.

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Latest Google reviews

The 5 most recent reviews shown on Google Maps. Reviews belong to their authors; read all of them on Google.

Jackie MacHardy 9 months ago

Lunch at Tonya’s felt like being invited into the kitchen of your best friend’s mama growing up. That is to say, Southern done right! Counter service, yes, but with a side of friendliness and welcome. I opted for old school favorites - fried chicken livers that may have been the best I’ve ever had, potato salad perfection, and sizzling fried okra, finished up with a sweet cornbread muffin that felt almost like dessert. Added bonus- shopping at the bake counter on the way out! Hats off to Tonya and her staff,; we will be back!

Ajada Williams 10 months ago

Food was delicious and very filling. The food was seasoned to perfection, NO salt or pepper needed. I gave them a 3 because the service could have been better. For example we waited 31 minutes for the cornbread flight while others received theirs in a shorter time frame. After hitting the 55 minutes mark we got our main entrees.

Lloyd Melnick 11 months ago

Some of the best friend chicken in the south (owner is from the Mama Dips family), definitely worth the visit just for the chicken. Cooked fresh when you order it. I wasn’t overwhelmed with the fried green tomatoes, not bad but the cornmeal breading wasn’t particularly crisp and not enough sauce (but the portion was great). Service was very friendly.

Isabel Rodriguez Lopez a year ago

Husband And I wanted some brunch food, but we have different ideas of what that should look like. Well, in doing some searching, and we found this place! We’ve been in the area for a few years, but this was my first time coming for brunch— and OMG it was DELICIOUS! Not only were the pastries (glazed donut and key lime pie donut) delicious, but the food really hit the spot. We had the banana puffing waffle and a bacon plate and pimento cheese + chicken biscuit. That waffle really hit the spot. By the time I got to my actual food, I was too full (but that bacon was so deliciously crisp!). The biscuit was nice and buttery too. The service was exceptional as well. There is a young man who is constantly going back and forth, ensuring that folx are getting what they need; and the staff in general is super polite. We ended up asking for more pimento cheese (because my husband loves it) and they were so gracious about it. Truly, I know I’ll be coming back! Theres just so much more I’d like to try.

Seth Bernard a year ago

We had just a wonderful lunch here, everything was delicious. Staff was lovely, Tonya was hard at work. Fried chicken was the best in town, sides were great (fried okra was a real hit), kids loved their chicken and dumplings. Fried green tomatoes were perfect. Everything tasted bright and fresh. You can hardly find food like this in Chapel Hill anymore, and if you can it's not this well prepared. We got an assortment of desserts, and I have to say their pecan bar must be one of the best things I've ever eaten. Unfortunately, my kids agreed and ate most of my bar on the drive back! This place is a real gem. If you're new to town or new to the south, you've got to give it a try. And if you miss the old Mama Dip's you'll love how their classics taste fresh and updated here. I really enjoyed our meal and look forward to going back and trying other things on the menu.

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Tonya's Cafe & Bake Shop located?

Tonya's Cafe & Bake Shop is at 400 S Elliott Rd C, Chapel Hill, NC 27514, in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. Use the “Open in Google Maps” button on this page for directions.

What kind of business is Tonya's Cafe & Bake Shop?

Tonya's Cafe & Bake Shop is listed as a bakery.

What are the hours of Tonya's Cafe & Bake Shop?

Hours have not been published for this listing. Call ahead or check Google Maps before visiting.

What is the phone number of Tonya's Cafe & Bake Shop?

You can call Tonya's Cafe & Bake Shop at (919) 903-8087.

How is Tonya's Cafe & Bake Shop rated on Google?

Tonya's Cafe & Bake Shop has a Google rating of 4.8 out of 5 from 166 reviews.

Does Tonya's Cafe & Bake Shop have a website?

Yes, the website of Tonya's Cafe & Bake Shop is tonyascafe.com (linked on this page).

Are there other bakeries near Tonya's Cafe & Bake Shop?

Yes. Chapel Hill also has Mediterranean Deli, Bakery, and Catering, Guglhupf Bake Shop, Yodith’s Cakery among others; see the full list of bakeries in Chapel Hill at the bottom of this page.