Matcha latte was good, not as sweet as Starbucks matcha latte. A lot of ppl in the cafe. Kinda hard to find an indoor seating. Also kinda hard to find a parking lot too. Had to drive around a bit to find a parking space. Overall vibe is great. Recommend this place!

I really love the atmosphere here and the book selection. I had a coffee and some pastries from here and they were tasty! Looking forward to my next visit.

Book side was nice. Coffee experience not so much. Espresso was gritty and seemed extra bitter. Mocha latte was near cold (ordered it hot). Not a fan of paying $10+ for 2 subpar beverages.

Beautiful bookstore with a full coffee bar. Loved the ambience and their book collection.

Lived in Chapel Hill for a year and this is BY FAR the best coffee shop in the city. Im not sure what they put in their mochas, but it has a distinct spice/kick to it that makes it very unique. Wish I still lived there, so I could get my daily cup.

Great bookstore. A lot of choices and great coffee shop while reading your books. Friendly staff. Churros and sea salt mocha were ok.

They have good espresso here and the atmosphere is nice, but the staff are really rude. Not asking to have the world’s best customer service; however, some basic human decency would make me come back.

I go here all the time to study and it’s one of my favorite places! the coffee is great (i recommend a latte w brown sugar vanilla syrup) and everyone is super nice. they have a great selection of books and it’s clear that they try really hard to make everyone feel safe w covid & everything. i was so excited when they opened and i’m honestly still excited every time i go!!!!

Such a quaint bookstore / cafe! They have a great selection of books both new and used. The staff is wonderful, very helpful and nice! It is cozy and colorful and I loved every moment I was there. Highly recommend and cannot wait to go back!

This place was amazing! The staff were very sweet and helpful. The facility was clean and well designed. It truly felt magical! I picked up a poetry book I’ve been wanting for a while over there as well. I also tried the iced lavender sea salt latte and it was absolutely delicious! I’d highly recommend this place!

The best first date of my life started here. Really cool books, wonderful vibes, and amazing service. The churros and coffee were phenomenal too. We got to talk and meet each other and use it as a nice peasant spot to break the ice.Not saying its a necessarily romantic place, but its a really pleasant and nice one and Im happy to give it 5 stars!

Lovely vibe, lots of books, often very friendly service! But, for the (high) prices of the espresso drinks the quality is super unreliable. Luke warm lattes, coffees filled up to the brim and spilling over. Go for the books and the location, dont order a fancy drink.

This is a great new place with a cool vibe. I have edited my review since they first opened and its now one of my favorite places for coffee in CH. Great friendly staff, original pastries and coffee and a huge selection of books given the space they have to work with.

Great little bookstore with a large selection about and/or written by minorities, especially women and queer authors. Great atmosphere with a lovely coffee shop!

Very nice bookstore with food options. Has all the new releases and well curated selections. Even has used books. Good addition to Franklin St.

Wonderful ambience, delicious and whimsical hot chocolates and coffee and espresso drinks with unique flavors, excellent service. Their selection of books with staff picks and recommendations were on point. I will be back. This is the perfect spot to sit and ruminate alone or connect with friends. I highly recommend!

Great coffee and great staff! The syrups you can add to your drink give it that unique taste. I loved the short story dispensor, and the $6/$7 mystery books. The atmosphere was welcoming. I loved the descriptions placed on the outside of the books. Very covid safe and made browsing easy. The candles they sell smell amazing too. Ill be picking up one next time.

This place has all the books you wanted, plus many you dont know you want yet! Staff leaves many descriptions and curates titles thoughtfully. We got a 2013 novel by Paul Yoon, new short stories by Brenda Peynado, Nicole Glovers debut book. Just a really exciting selection. Iced coffee was good as was concha. Reminded me of El Péndulo a little bit. Worth visiting and picking up your next read.

This place is absolutely gorgeous and packed full of fabulous books. They have a new and used section, both of which had great options for personal reading or for gifting. The little gift items were beautiful as well. I didnt try their coffee, but their menu and flavors looked wonderful. The murals and artwork were charming as well. There is even a machine that will print you little short stories written by local talent / authors on receipts, and my friend and I loved the stories we read. Visit if you are in town!

Judging from the coffee and the atmosphere, it was nice. There’s lovely art, such as a mural of Frida Kahlo and a colorful (in the literal sense) selection of books, which contrasted well with the more rustic theme of the store. The coffee wasn’t anything phenomenal given the price and when we specified the coffee be extra hot, it was lukewarm. The books didn’t seem at all interesting besides decorative pieces.

I knew I loved the concept of café/chocolatería/bookstore, but they really nailed the execution. Modern and beautiful without being too trendy, with a coffee menu as eclectic and intriguing as their new/used book selection. I might just live here now.

The careful thoughtfulness that goes into making this place a great shop is apparent from the book selection which highlights minority experiences, to the quality of their espresso drinks, to their thoughtful and well-displayed shop policies. I feel safe and happy here. Their books are “expensive” compared to amazon, but please remember that the cost includes the effort put into curating them. (Plus there are used books in the back…!!!!) I think it’s worth it. I cherish the books I have bought here knowing I’m supporting the effort to keep independent bookshops afloat.I order a simple latte and it is always well made.To give an example of how wonderful the staff are: One of the folks panhandles around franklin st was talking to me without a mask, and the owner Jaime kindly reminded him to wear one inside the shop and then asked me if I was okay. I don’t think anyone has ever asked me if I was okay after something like that happened in a business, and I felt really cared for. I also didn’t feel like he was being mean to our panhandling friend. This is a hard line to toe when you’re running a business.Thanks for doing that.

Epilogue is a great place to enjoy books and COFFEE. I also loved the pride support like the books and pins, and especially the bathroom.

Great ambience.

Not impressed in the slightest. Would recommend any of the many other coffee shops in Chapel Hill over this one.

Love this place. Best churros in town, its like the crispy on the outside, soft on the inside pillsbury croissant commercials but 10 fold. Their book selection is very representative, well curated, and up to date. Found a book that was just released 4 months prior here. Also staff are all fabulous and super nice.

Okay, I used to love this place. Until today.I spent 9 bucks on a flight of sipping chocolates, thats fine.However, when I was sitting down drinking, one of the employees called me out for not wearing my mask while not actively drinking. like? What? I was in between sips looking down at my phone.What is wrong with you people?Chapel Hill people might be used to this nonsense, but if youre coming from out of town, stick with Starbucks. At least they wont embarrass you in front of the whole establishment for not waterboarding yourself with your masks.0/10 dont go here.

My favorite new place on Franklin!! Great coffee and very tasty Mexican pastries. Wide selection of books. Staff are super friendly. The decor is amazing! Love everything here!!

My absolutely favorite place to be on any give moment

I have visited this absolute gem on multiple occasions. The lavender salted drinking chocolate is the closest thing to heaven Ive experienced, the Mexican pastries are authentic and delightful. I love the energy I feel surrounded by stories of resilience, empathy, and triumph. Cheers.

Nice little bookshop with tasty espresso classics as well as some creative flavored drinks. Also a good place to satisfy a churro craving.

What a cool place. Check out the short story kiosk toward the back, its pretty cool.

Adorable bookstore/coffee shop with a great used book section and delicious coffee! Great seating too.

I need you to understand that I have never written a review for an establishment in my life. I stumbled across Epilogue while shopping online for a book I was having trouble finding, and was delighted to discover it was just one city over so I could go pick it up.I needed a small adventure in these strange & isolated times. I browsed, smiling, picked up a few more books, and stood dazzled in front of their absolutely delightful coffee menu before the barista asked if I would like their recommendation. I ordered exactly what they specified - lavender sea salt mocha, oat milk, whipped cream. Large. Iced.Friends, I stepped outside, pulled my mask to the side, took one single sip, and immediately stopped dead in my tracks. I had to lean against a nearby railing and gaze into the street, awestruck, agape, hand to my heart. I got some looks.This was not just a mocha. This was a beacon of hope in an otherwise increasingly dark existence. This was a spiritual experience. This coffee replenished my serotonin. This coffee buttered my toast, did my taxes, and watered my crops. Fellas, this coffee may have saved my life.Anyway the book selection was great and they pay their employees a living wage so 10/10 I will be back a thousand times.

A beautifully crafted coffee shop with an extensive collection of books. However, do not ask employees for book recommendations. They will stereotype you, assume narratives that are false, and belittle you as a person. I asked for a recommendation from the best sellers and was asked by an employee what my favorite book of all time was, I was slow to answer.But before I could answer the question a second employee from behind the counter decided to make a prejudice comment “Probably the Bible.”Now, I’m not sure why this joke was made since I hadn’t mentioned anything about my taste in books prior, much less affiliated myself with a religion. I assume I was judged based on my race/gender. I felt discriminated against and angry that a comment like this would be made, I would expect better from a place that should promote learning. Don’t shop here!!

I order coffee when I get tired and need to wake up. Thats the extent to which I care about quality, has to have caffeine and taste like coffee. Normally just any drip coffee is good from a dining hall or home.Standards arent high, I threw out the coffee from here. It was bad to the point it upset my stomach. Smelled a little bit like coffee but tasted really bad. Not sure what happened but my sisters coffee was the same and shed gotten a cold brew.Do not recommend.

Great for an independent book store. Good coffee bar and sweet treats.

Met the owner Jamie, he is wonderful along with this coffee/book shop! The inside is beautifully designed and they have uniquely crafted drinks. Great experience and will be back to this local owned business!!! Can’t wait to see it make its mark.

Very interesting menu selection with the best chocolate drinks in the area. The vibes inside are immaculate--definitely my fav place to study. They do have a 2 hour limit on tables which is understandable but just be aware. Staff are paid living wage and are all very friendly

Amazing place! The coffee is extremely good and the book selection looks even better! Owners are super nice, would definitely recommend

This cute little place has so much to offer, can’t wait to go back! So many interesting chocolate drink options to try, the masala hot chocolate was 👌🏽👌🏽

When you walk in the smell is amazing. I had a Lavender Sea Salt latte which was delicious. We got pastries to go to enjoy over the next few days. They also have a great selection of new and used books

Great coffee. Great customer service.

The vibe and people are absolutly amazingI appreciated the regulations with the books and the mocha I got from there was delicious ✨

Great space! The place was full at 10am on Saturday but it wasnt loud at all. Me and my friend were able to have a normal conversation and didnt have to whisper or shout. Lots of different types of seating including tables or just comfy seats. And the book selection is great too! Lots of interesting things in the menu like sipping chocolate (basically a fancy hot chocolate!)

Food menu — delicious, rotating, good varietydrinks menu — almost entirely lovely, just stay away from drip coffee (this is a sourcing problem...I appreciate that it’s a local roastery, but it’s just not good); neither menu is necessarily intuitive, but staff are always more than happy to educate or make a recommendation!book selection — amazingatmosphere — unrivaled. truly. this is the only coffee shop (really, one of a very few businesses) that isn’t playing music at you. the shop hums pleasantly with its own activity and the noise from franklin street. a wonderful place to chat with friends, study, or read.love that they compost and the other attention to sustainability and community.epilogue is a wonderful, even necessary, addition to franklin street

Really enjoyed this bookstore! Had an old vibe to it! The employees were very helpful and corgal

The ambiance is so nice, and their drinking chocolates are next level. A little pricey, but this is one of the few places Id say is worth it--they serve unique drinks and baked goods, and all of it tastes amazing. The for-here cups are also just really adorable...the whole shop has a nice aesthetic. Good used book selection, and the staff writes reviews and recommendations for new releases.

Good coffee and churros a student from Venezuela was the waitress, very nice.

Love their selection of books and chocolate drinks. Wish the study space was bigger

Amazing local coffee shop with a great selection of books and other items!

Very friendly and helpful staff! I got the cacao tea and it tasted like black tea with a twist; loved it! Very cute inside!

Very friendly employees, as always. I got a takeout latte but the indoor environment seemed safe for the time and welcoming.

I adore this place. Incredible book selection — both new and used — plus my favorite feature: gorgeously decorated Blind Date books! The churros are yummy, the vibe is right, and the staff are all delightful human beings.

Thoughtfully curated with an impressive collection of used books. I will be back!

Pricey but really cool concept!

Really lovely bookstore with a cafe as well. The coffee was great—can’t wait to go back for churros!

Great vibe - hot chocolate surrounded by books - in a very convenient E Franklin location. I would have given it five stars for thicker hot chocolate (Even their sipping chocolate isnt chocolatey enough for my taste.) but the interesting hot chocolate variations and bakery items are well worth a visit regardless.

This cafe & book store is SO cozy and welcoming. The snacks and coffee are delicious, there is plenty of room to study or chat with friends, and they have a diverse selection of authors. 10/10 recommend for just a coffee or even hanging out for the day!

Horrible service and not helpful at all wouldnt recommend

Had an Americano with lavender and sea salt, not my typical type of drink but it was very good. Plenty of room to sit and chill or do work and quite a large book selection. Wish I had something like this in my area.

A great place to hang out, study, and have some coffee and a pastry in Chapel Hill! The staff is fun and fun to talk to. Highly recommend.

Ive been waiting for this place to open for months as all I really want to do is read books and consume chocolate. I went today and the experience actually exceeded my expectations, which I didnt think was possible. The salted peanut butter drinking chocolate was the best Ive ever had and the freshly made vegan churros were spectacular. I was so happy to see that the majority of books in the front section are authored by women and women of color. I cant wait to go back and try some of the other drinking chocolate flavors and look through the used book section in the book. As a bonus the decor is also wonderful, warm and homey - the Frida mural is gorgeous.

The masala spice latte is hands down the best I’ve had. Cute & cozy atmosphere and tasty pastries. Definitely my new favorite spot on Franklin street!

Everything is so good and delicious

Delicious coffee and great selection of books. Staff is super friendly.

Every college town needs a place like Epilogue. My vanilla latte was delicious. So many good book recommendations and choices.

Could have had more books.

The staff is so kind and sweet, the churros are authentic and delicious, and the espresso is local and prepared like a great coffee house should! The atmosphere makes this place feel like home!

This is such a cute spot! The staff is friendly, the book selection is diverse, and the drinks are delicious!

Lovely bookshop and café. The baked goods and coffee are a real treat! Plus churros with dipping chocolate. And you couldnt meet nicer staff!

Ridiculously good. Everything you could want in a local coffee shop.

Good drinks. Do yourself a favor and try the churros. They were amazing

Eggnog slapped and the atmosphere is very modern and young whuch depending on your age is either great or a deterrent

Beautiful space, fantastic masala latte. Got a new book, too. They need a bigger space already!

My friend went earlier in the week for beer only to find that there was no beer. My other friend and I went on Saturday of their opening week, and waited in line for ~15 minutes to get churros, only to be told that they werent making them anymore. It would have been nice if they put out a sign so that guests waiting for churros would not have to spend 15 mins waiting just to be told they are out. But, we felt awkward and so ordered two drinks—a normal latte and one of their specialty flavored lattes. After waiting an hour and 10 mins (!!) my friend was told that the syrup to make her drink was out, and she could get a refund or another drink. She just took the refund. I got my latte after hers and it was pretty good, hence the second star. However, I really think it reflects poorly on their customer service to have people waiting so long, even if its opening weekend. They should have planned for it. I would avoid for a couple months until business dies down or go at some obscure time during the week.

The churros was soo good but I wish they was warm when served other wise cute place to chill with friends, family, ur self.

Super cute place, churros were amazing, staff was amazing (s/o to Kinsey and Ryan) I enjoyed looking at the books and the “Positivi-tree” is such a sweet idea, it made me feel warm & happy inside. :)Un lugar precioso!!❤️ Sigan así!

Lovely sweets and book collection

Good vibes but drip coffee is pretty terrible tbh.

Great cocoa

Yay!!!!!!! Love you guys! Great concept of the fusion of bookstore and a coffee shop with tasty treats on the top!

Friendly service, good bookstore. Slightly confusing food menu.

Extremely rude staff

Too cold inside. Not a great selection of new books.

Beautiful and cozy with delicious pastries.

Chocolate 🍫 to drink and progressive/transgressive books 📚

Great espresso, service, and books!

Churros are 100% raw on the inside, staff are rude, drinks sickeningly sweet

New favorite study spot!

Love everything about this place.

Fantastic vibe and solid drinks