Acme Food & Beverage Co Menu (Update 2025)
Welcome to Acme Food & Beverage Co, where the heart of Southern cuisine meets a modern twist. Located in the charming town of Carrboro, NC, Acme offers a delightful menu that showcases succulent classics like pulled pork, honey-glazed cornbread, and fried chicken. Dishes are served in a tapas-style, perfect for sharing—though you may end up enjoying each dish solo, as many patrons have.
Standout options include the gumbo and the Texas Border Breakfast Bowl, along with sumptuous appetizers like tuna crudo and deviled eggs. Brunch here is a must, complemented by a selection of creative cocktails and a robust NA drink menu. Each visit promises something new to savor, especially with a commitment to using seasonal and local ingredients. Enjoy dining on the serene back patio, making every meal a special occasion!
TO-GO - Small
Acme Cornbread
black pepper, butter, Steen’s open kettle cane syrup
Angel Biscuits
baked with goat cheese, seasonal butter
Hushpuppies
honey butter
Deviled Eggs (5)
(GF) Latta’s Farm eggs, fried shoestring potato nest
Calamari Salad
Asian style slaw, sweet peppers, spicy chili vinaigrette, tossed with fried calamari
Grilled Caesar Salad
little gem lettuce, toasted breadcrumb crumble, parmesan, classic Caesar dressing
Wedge Salad
(GF) baby iceberg, smoked blue cheese, candied bacon, olives, roasted cherry tomatoes, buttermilk dressing
Martha's Tamales
(GF) Smoked pork belly, sweet peppers, cheddar, mole, sour cream, guacamole, sesame seeds.
Brussels Sprouts
Hot pepper jelly, Chapel Hill Creamery Calvander cheese, toasted almonds
Fried Okra
fried okra, spicy dipping sauce
Tomato Pie
local tomatoes, Duke’s, Chapel Hill Creamery Hickory Grove cheese, fresh herbs
Acme Gumbo
rice, tomato, duck confit, okra, andouille, blue crab, shrimp
Blackened Salmon
(GF) cheese grits, black beans, green tomato salsa verde, cilantro
Forever Roasted Pig
overnight-smoked local pork, Acme mac & cheese, coleslaw
Pecan Crusted Fried Chicken
mashed Yukon Gold potatoes, butter beans, tomato gravy
Flash Fried Flounder
hoppin' john, collards, boiled peanut-tomato-jalapeno sauce.
Acme Smashburger
Two patties, American cheese, bread & butter pickles, local tomato, lettuce, spicy Popo sauce, french fries
Ribeye Steak Frites
16oz Ribeye steak, french fries, chimichurri
TO-GO - Large
TO-GO - Sides
Butter Beans
(GF) rosemary cream
Cheese Grits
(GF) Lindley Mills grits, parmesan cheese
Mashed Potatoes & Gravy
tomato gravy
Southern Collard Greens
(GF) black pepper, hot cider vinegar
Mac N' Cheese
House-Cut French Fries
Chocolate Terrine
(GF) Brown sugar & coffee sauce, whipped cream
Key Lime Tart
Whipped cream, raspberry sauce, candied orange peel
Pecan Pie
bourbon hard sauce, whipped cream
TO-GO - Sweet
Small
Acme Cornbread
black pepper, butter, Steen’s open kettle cane syrup
Angel Biscuits
baked with goat cheese, seasonal butter
Hushpuppies
honey butter
Deviled Eggs (5)
(GF) Latta’s Farm eggs, fried shoestring potato nest
Calamari Salad
Asian style slaw, sweet peppers, spicy chili vinaigrette, tossed with fried calamari
Grilled Caesar Salad
little gem lettuce, toasted breadcrumb crumble, parmesan, classic Caesar dressing
Wedge Salad
(GF) baby iceberg, smoked blue cheese, candied bacon, olives, roasted cherry tomatoes, buttermilk dressing
Martha's Tamales
(GF) Smoked pork belly, sweet peppers, cheddar, mole, sour cream, guacamole, sesame seeds.
Brussels Sprouts
Hot pepper jelly, Chapel Hill Creamery Calvander cheese, toasted almonds
Fried Okra
fried okra, spicy dipping sauce
Tomato Pie
local tomatoes, Duke’s, Chapel Hill Creamery Hickory Grove cheese, fresh herbs
Acme Gumbo
rice, tomato, duck confit, okra, andouille, blue crab, shrimp
Blackened Salmon
(GF) cheese grits, black beans, green tomato salsa verde, cilantro
Forever Roasted Pig
overnight-smoked local pork, Acme mac & cheese, coleslaw
Pecan Crusted Fried Chicken
mashed Yukon Gold potatoes, butter beans, tomato gravy
Flash Fried Flounder
hoppin' john, collards, boiled peanut-tomato-jalapeno sauce.
Acme Smashburger
Two patties, American cheese, bread & butter pickles, local tomato, lettuce, spicy Popo sauce, french fries
Ribeye Steak Frites
16oz Ribeye steak, french fries, chimichurri
Large
Sides
Butter Beans
(GF) rosemary cream
Cheese Grits
(GF) Lindley Mills grits, parmesan cheese
Mashed Potatoes & Gravy
tomato gravy
Southern Collard Greens
(GF) black pepper, hot cider vinegar
Mac N' Cheese
House-Cut French Fries
Chocolate Terrine
(GF) Brown sugar & coffee sauce, whipped cream
Key Lime Tart
Whipped cream, raspberry sauce, candied orange peel
Pecan Pie
bourbon hard sauce, whipped cream
Sweet
Monday To Go - Small
Acme Cornbread
black pepper, butter, Steen’s open kettle cane syrup
Angel Biscuits
baked with goat cheese, seasonal butter
Hushpuppies
honey butter
Deviled Eggs (5)
(GF) Latta’s Farm eggs, fried shoestring potato nest
Calamari Salad
Asian style slaw, sweet peppers, spicy chili vinaigrette, tossed with fried calamari
Grilled Caesar Salad
little gem lettuce, toasted breadcrumb crumble, parmesan, classic Caesar dressing
Wedge Salad
(GF) baby iceberg, smoked blue cheese, candied bacon, olives, roasted cherry tomatoes, buttermilk dressing
Martha's Tamales
(GF) Smoked pork belly, sweet peppers, cheddar, mole, sour cream, guacamole, sesame seeds.
Brussels Sprouts
Hot pepper jelly, Chapel Hill Creamery Calvander cheese, toasted almonds
Fried Okra
fried okra, spicy dipping sauce
Tomato Pie
local tomatoes, Duke’s, Chapel Hill Creamery Hickory Grove cheese, fresh herbs
Acme Gumbo
rice, tomato, duck confit, okra, andouille, blue crab, shrimp
Blackened Salmon
(GF) cheese grits, black beans, green tomato salsa verde, cilantro
Flounder
hoppin’ John, collard greens, boiled peanut-tomato-jalapeno sauce
Pecan-Crusted Fried Chicken
mashed Yukon Gold potatoes, butter beans, tomato gravy
Forever Roasted Pig
overnight-smoked local pork, housemade BBQ sauce, mac n’ cheese, coleslaw
Steak Frites
steak, french fries, chimichurri
Acme SmashBurger
two patties, American cheese, lettuce, tomato, housemade b&b pickles, spicy Popo sauce, house-cut fries
Monday To Go - Monday Large Plates
Monday To Go - Sweet
Chocolate Terrine
(GF) Brown sugar & coffee sauce, whipped cream
Key Lime Tart
Whipped cream, raspberry sauce, candied orange peel
Pecan Pie
bourbon hard sauce, whipped cream
Cheese Grits
(GF) Lindley Mills grits, parmesan cheese
Southern Collard Greens
(GF) black pepper, hot cider vinegar
Mashed Potatoes & Gravy
tomato gravy
Butter Beans
(GF) rosemary cream
Mac N' Cheese
House-Cut French Fries
Monday To Go - Sides
Monday Large Plates
Blackened Salmon
(GF) cheese grits, black beans, green tomato salsa verde, cilantro
Flounder
hoppin’ John, collard greens, boiled peanut-tomato-jalapeno sauce
Pecan-Crusted Fried Chicken
mashed Yukon Gold potatoes, butter beans, tomato gravy
Forever Roasted Pig
overnight-smoked local pork, housemade BBQ sauce, mac n’ cheese, coleslaw
Steak Frites
steak, french fries, chimichurri
Acme SmashBurger
two patties, American cheese, lettuce, tomato, housemade b&b pickles, spicy Popo sauce, house-cut fries