Tonya's Cafe & Bake Shop

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.