#Breakaway cafe carrboro full#

My wife and I are both Italian American and my grandmother’s port of entry to the U.S. Since then, we have evolved and now have an extensive menu. We live nearby and when we assessed the needs of the community, it became obvious that we needed a community centered coffee shop. What is the inspiration for your cuisine?īreakaway Cafe is a communal gathering point. But the ultimate goal is for me to spend less time cooking and more time running the cafe. Unfortunately, the people we hired didn’t work out. Originally, the plan was to hire a chef and I would focus on being a manager. My wife and I were on a 600-mile, one week bike trip in Oregon when we dreamt up Breakaway Cafe. When I burned out on that type of work, I went into the sports industry, specializing in sales. Restaurant work is highly portable and I spent 15 years working in the food industry in some capacity. First as a busboy, and then, because I always showed up early, they had me do prep.

I started working in restaurants at age 13.

We recently had the chance to visit with owner, Andy Pignatora, to learn more about his history and the vision for Breakaway Cafe.

#Breakaway cafe carrboro full#

The venue is full of warmth and light, the ambience is casual (it’s a mandatory stop for area cyclists), and the food is delicious and wholesome. If you find yourself traveling anywhere near Chapel Hill, Carrboro, or Pittsboro, we highly recommend that you stop by Breakaway Cafe for their breakfast, lunch or dinner. Written by Stacey Sprenz, August 25, 2019