The Depot at Hillsborough Station

This place is great hidden gem. It's got a fun little general store, bar area, food, and live music. The beer selection is pretty solid; my friends and I have had only one bad (and really bad at that) beer from the tap. It's a great spot for just hanging out.

After almost 10 years of trips up the Eastern coast from Atlanta to visit family in the NE, we have finally found a place that is less than 10 minutes off the interstate, serves a quick, super delish, homemade, real food lunch that isn't pricey.

Highlights:  Sandwiches were all yummy, priced from $4 - $7, cucumber wasabi falafel sandwich had a great bite; they offer sandwich press to make a wholesome croque monsieur with real ham, the kids loved it; cooked veggies with goat cheese wrap was so good.

Plus hot teas, interesting snacks, local ale/wines, penny candy, eclectic salvaged furniture. With four kids we were in and out in 20 minutes, and it was a healthy meal.

Will definitely plan to stop at The Depot next roadtrip.

This is JUST what Hillsborough needed.  The space is eclectic, as are many of the wares.  

Aside from the dance floor, there are open areas as well as cozier nooks.  There is always craft beer on tap (along with numerous bottled brands), and a reasonable selection of wines.  Folks here are uncannily friendly.  They have excellent coffee.    ...and weather permitting, there's almost always a (different) food truck out back.

I wish they still had their own food though!