UNC-Chapel Hill’s
only student-run,
nonprofit coffee shop

Students Empowering Students

All Meantime employees are full-time UNC students. From barista to CEO, every member of our team has the opportunity to contribute to our community and develop professionally along the way.

Small Footprint

Through local partnerships and annual social investments, The Meantime operates to give back to the Carolina community, one cup at a time!

Community
Driven

We actively work to decrease our environmental footprint as our business grows. Our sustainability strategy aims to provide environmental value to our community through the use of compostable supplies, business initiatives incentivizing waste reduction, and more.

Social Impact Grant

The Meantime is committed to investing in our community and empowering campus leaders through student social entrepreneurship. Apply now and be a part of the change!

Annual Impact Report

Read through our impact reports to learn how we’re measuring our sustainability efforts and how we hope to improve in the years to come.

Our Partners

TAR HEEL BORN.

TAR HEEL BREWED.