Their new space is lovely! I love and appreciate their support of the students, their açaí base is so lovely and not sickly sweet, and their toppings are high quality. Cocoa nibs are one of my favorite toppings for their bowls :)

My daughter and I love these delicious fresh fruit bowls! Nice and laid back atmosphere while enjoying our fruit bowl! 🍓🥝🍫🥥🍯😋 Highly recommend if you’re looking for something other than ice cream and that’s healthier for you. We are addicted!

WOW what an amazing team you have there! I ordered thru Doordash and the driver picked up the wrong order not only did Julianna call me from the store and apologize but she also let me know that Grace bring me my correct order all of which they did not need to do (since it wasn't their error). We all need a pat on the back every once an awhile so Julianna and Grace thank you thank you :)

I absolutely love Purple Bowl! The space, especially The Patio, has become my favorite chill spot in Chapel Hill. The atmosphere is clean, bright, and focused entirely on community wellness. The vanilla almond protein bowl is my favorite, and the friendly staff really makes me feel welcome. It’s exactly the kind of safe and healthy hub the Chapel Hill community needs. Highly recommend checking it out and coming to the recently re-instated trivia nights on Tuesdays!

I love Purple Bowl!!! One of my favorite local businesses. Their acai base is simply better than everyone’s else’s. No competition

Gwenna Smith

This restaurant boasts, "The best burger..." We agree. The burger and fries were delicious. We will eat there again. I'll take a picture next time.

Patrick Cudahy

Believe the hype! Hands-down best burger in the triangle. Amazing fries and tots as well. Super friendly staff and owner as well. You can’t go wrong!

Tin Wegel

Everything about Al's Burger Shack is top notch! If you want to enjoy excellent burgers in Chapel Hill / Carrboro with friendly service and a relaxed and fun atmosphere head to Al's on Franklin. There is also a location in Southern Village, but I've never gone there, so I can't comment on that.

Miranda Metzler

We stopped by for a birthday lunch this week and had a great meal. The burgers are real meat (rare find these days it seems) and cooked perfectly. The tots are the way to go, and the milkshakes are a must. Well definitely be back!

Samuel Green

Top burger in NC. Quality, well-sized burger. Fries and various sauces are also thoroughly enjoyed. I highly recommend the Kenny J since it has a unique Cheerwine BBQ sauce. They just opened a bar next door with TVs

Krysten Heberly

This place is a local institution for a reason. Delicious, simple burgers cooked to perfection, enjoyed on a patio overlooking the hustle and bustle of Franklin St. As a vegetarian married to someone who's gluten free, it's rare we both like the same burger place. Yet, you can find us here at least once a month, splitting fries with garlic aioli, and enjoying a burger as the world passes by.

Cj Brown

The classic burger was great. The ingredients tasted very fresh and the meat was well seasoned and cooked. The sauce on the burger was great and the fries are okay but they have a nice seasoning on them. The service was very fast and the customer service was very nice and done with a smile.

Scott Groce

Amazing - took our family there on Saturday night and it was truly 5 stars. Simple, outdoor seating overlooking Franklin Street, affordably priced and probably the best tasting cheeseburger I’ve ever had. Staff was pleasant and helpful. There are speciality burgers that I’ll try next time. A must-visit spot for burger lovers!

Carol Tsai

Mushroom and Swiss burger was delicious. Went for lunch on Thursday and there was plenty of covered outdoor seating

John Bannon

I’m stuck in the hospital and they won’t let me downstairs. I gambled a $50 DoorDash order to see if they would bring it to the 4th at Duke for a $60 tip. I had to briefly talk the security guard into letting it go down, but my man came through. This is the single finest cheeseburger I’ve ever had. Thank you Al!! And thank you Darion for getting the damn thing done.

John Bame

I love this restaurant’s atmosphere and food!!! From walking in and being greeted by the friendly staff to watching how much they put into hand crafting each burger. You can tell they really love and care about their quality customer experience. The chili cheese burger is excellent and the crinkle fries had the perfect texture and bite. Portions are generous so you can be sure to get full or share sides with your friends. The relaxed beach vibe is accompanied by a tin roof bar to catch a beer with a friend. I look forward to seeing other locations open around the triangle!!!

Lola Gonzaga

Really good burgers! Whenever I am around Chapel Hill I go for Al’s burgers! I tried their seans bacon cheeseburger and the classic! It was really great! Very filling! Prices a bit step but that may be cause of location and quality! I will be coming back tho!

Jack Wingate

Overall Thoughts: This is a great burger spot restaurant. They do have sit down tables, but those are outside, so be aware. The staff is super friendly and VERY efficient. I’d give this place a 4.9 out of 5. 1. Restaurant Type: Burger 2. Coke Or Pepsi: Coke 3. Ketchup Type: Heinz 4. Price/Value: Great 5. Atmosphere: Laid Back(family friendly) 6. Food Quality: Great Quality 7. Service: Very Friendly Staff (some of the best I’ve had) 8. Parking: a little bit of a challenge with street parking 9. Must Haves: Any burger will do! The burgers are really big so bring your work boots if you want to take on the double A little about the people! My wife ordered her burger Medium (as did I). Her’s was more medium rare than medium. She ate about half before I made her let me take it back. It was hot outside so she decided she was done. They were going to replace the burger but I declined. The manager chased after us and said he refunded the entire order! He didn’t have to do that…but that attention to customer service will definitely make me come back! It’s the little things that matter!

NeverMetaStranger

Found this great dive just driving thru. So glad we stopped. One of the best burgers I've had in a long time. Atmosphere, outside of downtown Chapel Hill, on a picnic bench, with great food at dusk was perfect.

Nathan Rentfrow

I love a good burger. This was way better than good. The Mookie Burger was 10/10 and the tots were amazing. I'm usually not a fan of crinkle cut fries, but, these are different... would definitely order again. They have a nice selection of dipping sauces too. We tried the Garlic Aoli and the Spicy Ranch, both were fantastic. Super friendly staff, great atmosphere, and superior food made this a great experience. We will be back!

Christopher Smith

JUST WOW... it was like there was a party in my mouth and everyone I ever loved was invited. I'd never been here, but several people have sung Al's praise, and now I taste why. I got a Mookie and my Mom had a Classic. The Mookie was the second best burger I've had in my life only behind the Barry Burger with crispy onion strings added to it from AJ Bombers in Milwaukee. Only reason I say #2 is because I was recently in Chicago, I Drove 100+ miles North just for a burger one afternoon because I was craving the Barry and I hadn't had it in over 10 years since I lived in Milwaukee... It hadn't changed and it literally made me cry it was so good... Nostalgia for the extra point... Burgers are cooked to order and I can't remember the last time I ordered a burger medium rare, that it came out medium rare, so that was an added bonus too because it was exactly the way I cook my own burgers... Just better. Thank you to everyone at Al's, everyone seemed friendly, and everyone always on their A game!

Jason Dail

Very solid burger cooked the way YOU LIKE IT. I got mine medium and it was actually served perfect. Add-ons were great as well (chili and slaw), and the crinkle cut fries were crisy, yet not over cooked. A bit pricey for a burger and fries, but what isnt these days.

Everything we tried here was delicious. The fries also came with a dipping sauce so I chose the ranch which is made in house. The hot dog had a nice snap to it and the burger was very juicy. Very c…

Everything we tried here was delicious. The fries also came with a dipping sauce so I chose the ranch which is made in house. The hot dog had a nice snap to it and the burger was very juicy. Ve…

Everything we tried here was delicious. The fries also came with a dipping sauce so I chose the ranch which is made in house. The hot dog had a nice snap to it and the burger was very juicy. Very c…

Amazing burger and fries! Burgers are cooked to order and mine was done to perfection (medium rare). Fries were hot with just the right amount of crinkle. Rosemary spread on top was a nice touch too.…

Amazing burger and fries! burgers are cooked to order and mine was done to perfection (medium rare). fries were hot with just the right amount of crinkle. Rosemary spread on top was a nice to…

Amazing burger and fries! burgers are cooked to order and mine was done to perfection (medium rare). Fries were hot with just the right amount of crinkle. Rosemary spread on top was a nice touch …

Amazing burger and fries! Burgers are cooked to order and mine was done to perfection (medium rare). fries were hot with just the right amount of crinkle. Rosemary spread on top was a nice touch …

The burger is so juicy and the bun is always so fresh and soft. Great burgers, fast service, great staff.

The burger is so juicy and the bun is always so fresh and soft. Great burgers, fast service, great staff.

The burger is so juicy and the bun is always so fresh and soft. Great burgers, fast service, great staff.

The burger is so juicy and the bun is always so fresh and soft. Great burgers, fast service, great staff.

Delicious burger. and really good fries. Ambience and service is great. Got a delicious tropical cider from the beer house next door.

Delicious burger. and really good fries. ambience and service is great. Got a delicious tropical cider from the beer house next door.

Delicious burger. and really good fries. Ambience and service is great. Got a delicious tropical cider from the beer house next door.

fantastic burgers! they service is friendly and very helpful! I can't wait to go back and try something new!

fantastic burgers! they service is friendly and very helpful! I can't wait to go back and try something new!

Delicious burgers, and great atmosphere. The tater tots are plentiful and extra crispy, the sauce selection is 10/10. There's a couple bar stools for inside seating, but the outdoor seating is cove…

Burgers were great and I was surprised that they served wine \nThe fries were delicious and my daughter loved the shake

Delicious. Easy pickup of online order. If you don't order ahead, the line/wait can be long.

Love the atmosphere and food here! Would always recommend to anyone looking for burgers in the area!

Immediately after my college buddy, who also is gluten and dairy free, picked me up from the airport, she took me straight to the Al’s Burger Shack (on market Street - the Southern Village location).…

Immediately after my college buddy, who also is gluten and dairy free, picked me up from the airport, she took me straight to the Al’s burger Shack (on market Street - the Southern Village locati…

Immediately after my college buddy, who also is gluten and dairy free, picked me up from the airport, she took me straight to the Al’s burger Shack (on market Street - the Southern Village location…

Al's burger shake is amazing! I recently used them for a large (about 100 meals) catering order. They were very accommodating and delivered to Raleigh for us. The burgers were fresh and delicious. …

Al's burger shake is amazing! I recently used them for a large (about 100 meals) catering order. They were very accommodating and delivered to Raleigh for us. The burgers were fresh and delicio…

Small burger joint with lots of outdoor seating. I arrived close to close and they didn’t make me feel like a burden. It took a little time to find parking, but the burger was WORTH IT. Delicious…

Small burger joint with lots of outdoor seating. I arrived close to close and they didn’t make me feel like a burden. It took a little time to find parking, but the burger was WORTH IT. Delicious!!!

Small burger joint with lots of outdoor seating. I arrived close to close and they didn’t make me feel like a burden. It took a little time to find parking, but the burger was WORTH IT. Delicious!!!

Best burger I have ever had! Fresh, fries were flavorful. Their prices are very reasonable. Small place, but very clean.

Best burger I have ever had! Fresh, fries were flavorful. Their prices are very reasonable. Small place, but very clean.

Lived up to its reputation! We shared a Mookie and a Kenny J with a small side of fries. Fantastic! Normal sized burgers that you can actually eat and absolutely delicious.

Not terribly expensive when it comes to açai bowls, their baked goods are really good. The food is delicious and fresh, the only complaint being most of their açai bases come with hemp milk and if you don't like it you can't sub it out bc they're pre-made.

The acai bowls are very good, and the place has a nice vibe and convenient location. The avocado toast was delicious as well. You can find parking nearby (near the bike shop). The workers are also so nice! But I think the prices are a bit steep for what you're getting. The toast was more bare than I expected. And the bowl sizes should increase or the bowls should come with more toppings to make the bowl prices justified. But despite the price, this is an excellent place to get an acai bowl. I will definitely come again when I want an acai bowl!

I walked here for lunch when I had a break for work, and enjoyed the good sized acai bowl. I sat outside on the patio, and the wait staff had no problem bringing my food quickly. I love that you can get a healthy lunch and/or a cup of coffee. Really cool concept. It’s nice and big inside, with primarily communal sitting. Nice and bright and modern. I love the fact that there is no sugar in the bowls, and the price was reasonable enough that I will visit again.

Michael Hays

We had a good experience at Al’s. The burger is served the way a burger should be served. I got the classic. Mine was a touch overcooked. I said medium and got something closer to ‘well’. However, the quality of the meat was enough to overcome that issue. The tots and sweet potato fries were both decent. There were plenty of people working behind the counter but I may argue that overall service was on the slower side. I got a shake right away but it took at least another 20 minutes for the food to appear. Maybe that’s the cook to order delay, who knows. Overall, a very solid burger, fun atmosphere, and friendly place that I would recommend. Also, it’s a fair value which these days is getting harder and harder to find in these here parts.

C “GreyWolff” Stout

Good food. I was able to have chicken instead of burger, which made me very happy. Good taste. French fries with the rosemary was a nice addition. Hubby had a burger and was happy. It was cooked well but not over done. Absolutely worth the trip.

Vivian Pitts

A hometown classic! The service was awesome and the food was delicious! Service was prompt and the staff was friendly! I’m not sure about handicap accessibility. The restaurant is small but there is an outside patio with a nice amount of seating. Parking is limited but it’s on the bus line. Kid friendly and family approved. Also good for a lunch date or meet up with friends!

+7

I had a burger with a gf bun. It was pretty good. I didn't get the fries or anything since I was just doing a quick meal. The food came out very fast even though it was busy

Al's is a great counter-order burger place with a good variety of options for food and a limited beer menu. Service was quick and friendly! Inside there is not much room, but they do have some tabl…

For all the hype and price it was a mediocre experience. I would not go back if it was free. Atmosphere was not great, with a tiny indoor dining area jammed with three booths and a small table with s…

For all the hype and price it was a mediocre experience. I would not go back if it was free. atmosphere was not great, with a tiny indoor dining area jammed with three booths and a small table with…

For all the hype and price it was a mediocre experience. I would not go back if it was free. Atmosphere was not great, with a tiny indoor dining area jammed with three booths and a small table with…

Burgers were excellent. The price was more than fair. I will most definitely return for a burger and order there fries.

Burgers were excellent. The price was more than fair. I will most definitely return for a burger and order there fries.

Good indoor outdoor split. 3.5 star place, ranked 3 because of high average. Picture of avo toast says a lot… bread thin and crisp, avos more pretty than functional. Small portions for $9. Smoothie bowls are pretty good. Industrial interior. Free wifi and outlets. Have good bakery options & pressed juices.

Heads up to check your to-go order before you leave. I walked a mile to get the "Best burger in America" - the Bobo Chili Cheeseburger. I waited about 10 mins for my to go order and when I was hand…

There isn't many options to bowls itself, the bowl melts in minutes, barely get any fruit and barely any nuttela if not any in my bowl. The bowl turned into a smoothie not even 5 minutes after. I would not recommend if you want a good quality bowl and to be full because here its just for the looks and not for satisfaction. I recommend going to playa bowl instead. Incredibly disappointed.