Southern Season opened shop in 1975 as a tiny coffee roastery in Chapel Hill, NC. After customer demand expanded the tiny shop to 28,000 sq. ft., the NY Times' beloved Craig Claiborne labeled Southern Season "wall to wall and floor to ceiling, a visual and gustatory delight." Today, Southern Season's location is just around the corner from its original spot and it houses a 60,000 sq. ft. landmark market -- quite possibly the largest in the country. With a reputation built on quality, not only of product but of rarified customer service and attention to detail, Southern Season now enjoys national acclaim and a loyal following that reaches worldwide. When you're in Chapel Hill, please stop in. Until then, visit us here online for a taste of what we're all about. After all, taste is exactly what we're about!