Guidebook for Charlotte
Food Scene
Fish & Chips, malt vinegar aioli, shepherds pie, amazing cocktails, etc
80 molta ag muintir na háite
Workman’s Friend
1531 Central AveFish & Chips, malt vinegar aioli, shepherds pie, amazing cocktails, etc
24hr bakery with incredible sweets and an eclectic mix of decor and tables and chairs for meeting friends over coffee and pastry. Or maybe just grabbing a chocolate croissant. :) They also have home made soups, salads and sandwiches.
202 molta ag muintir na háite
Amélie's French Bakery & Café
136 N Davidson St24hr bakery with incredible sweets and an eclectic mix of decor and tables and chairs for meeting friends over coffee and pastry. Or maybe just grabbing a chocolate croissant. :) They also have home made soups, salads and sandwiches.
This is a locally owned and run coffee house in the Plaza Midwood area and is perfect for the picky coffee lover that isn't satisfied with Starbucks!
30 molta ag muintir na háite
Undercurrent Coffee
2012 Commonwealth AveThis is a locally owned and run coffee house in the Plaza Midwood area and is perfect for the picky coffee lover that isn't satisfied with Starbucks!
Not Just Coffee brews our personal favorite coffee, Counter Culture Coffee. Located in Seventh Street Station - free parking when you validate your parking pass (for a period of time at least). OR you can ride the light rail right to the door of Seventh Street Station.
37 molta ag muintir na háite
Not Just Coffee
224 E 7th StNot Just Coffee brews our personal favorite coffee, Counter Culture Coffee. Located in Seventh Street Station - free parking when you validate your parking pass (for a period of time at least). OR you can ride the light rail right to the door of Seventh Street Station.
AMAZING Vietnamese food! Absolutely delicious, fast and fresh. It's just the best.
43 molta ag muintir na háite
Lang Van Vietnamese Restaurant
3019 Shamrock DrAMAZING Vietnamese food! Absolutely delicious, fast and fresh. It's just the best.
Local Beer selection, delicious burgers (beef, salmon, turkey, veggie) and my personal favorite that is lower carb, the BBQ Chick Salad with fried cheese curds. Yum! This is one of the few restaurants that carries a beer I enjoy called, Good Morning Vietnam. Give it a try and tell me what you think. :)
40 molta ag muintir na háite
Moo & Brew
1300 Central AveLocal Beer selection, delicious burgers (beef, salmon, turkey, veggie) and my personal favorite that is lower carb, the BBQ Chick Salad with fried cheese curds. Yum! This is one of the few restaurants that carries a beer I enjoy called, Good Morning Vietnam. Give it a try and tell me what you think. :)
You can dine in or carry out! It's affordable and delicious! My husband and I LOVE the YAFO Swarma Bowl and the Cauliflower is amazing!
28 molta ag muintir na háite
YAFO Kitchen
1331 Central AveYou can dine in or carry out! It's affordable and delicious! My husband and I LOVE the YAFO Swarma Bowl and the Cauliflower is amazing!
My favorite Tapas style restaurant...and in my top 5 restaurants in Charlotte! DELICIOUS!
*Warning, no reservations so go early and get on the list. This is not a budget friendly night and if you have someone who needs a huge meal, eat a snack before and just enjoy the flavors!
54 molta ag muintir na háite
Good Food on Montford
1701 Montford DrMy favorite Tapas style restaurant...and in my top 5 restaurants in Charlotte! DELICIOUS!
*Warning, no reservations so go early and get on the list. This is not a budget friendly night and if you have someone who needs a huge meal, eat a snack before and just enjoy the flavors!
Because you need a good quick meal that isn't expensive and can be eaten there or carried out!
our favorites are their Rotisserie chicken, Yuka, plantains, stuffed avocado.
32 molta ag muintir na háite
Viva Chicken Elizabeth Avenue
1617 Elizabeth AveBecause you need a good quick meal that isn't expensive and can be eaten there or carried out!
our favorites are their Rotisserie chicken, Yuka, plantains, stuffed avocado.
This is a favorite for people that love southern food done right! If you don't like fried food this may not be the place for you...BUT if you have never had "real" southern food go for a taste of the south.
110 molta ag muintir na háite
Haberdish
3106 N Davidson StThis is a favorite for people that love southern food done right! If you don't like fried food this may not be the place for you...BUT if you have never had "real" southern food go for a taste of the south.
A quick place to grab some tacos or a burrito for lunch! This is a popular lunch spot in Charlotte.
28 molta ag muintir na háite
Sabor Latin Street Grill - NoDa
3205 N Davidson StA quick place to grab some tacos or a burrito for lunch! This is a popular lunch spot in Charlotte.
A "hole in the wall" donut shop. Literally.
Walk up the side of a building and order through a window in the wall to get a freshly fried cake donut (or 6) with your choice of glaze and topping.
This is a good place for freshly brewed coffee. They serve our favorite, Counter Culture!
13 molta ag muintir na háite
Reigning Doughnuts
3120 N Davidson StA "hole in the wall" donut shop. Literally.
Walk up the side of a building and order through a window in the wall to get a freshly fried cake donut (or 6) with your choice of glaze and topping.
This is a good place for freshly brewed coffee. They serve our favorite, Counter Culture!
This is an iconic "grease pit" that has been opened for more than 40 years!
Online description: Tiny roadside stop with a walk-up window serving burgers, chili & simple sandwiches for 40+ years.
17 molta ag muintir na háite
Brooks' Sandwich House
2710 N Brevard StThis is an iconic "grease pit" that has been opened for more than 40 years!
Online description: Tiny roadside stop with a walk-up window serving burgers, chili & simple sandwiches for 40+ years.
Probably Charlotte's best burger place, if you ask me! Even their French fries and salad options are delicious. If you like sweet potato fries theirs are my personal favorite...they come with a white sauce that is just delicious!
32 molta ag muintir na háite
Bang Bang Burgers
2001 E 7th StProbably Charlotte's best burger place, if you ask me! Even their French fries and salad options are delicious. If you like sweet potato fries theirs are my personal favorite...they come with a white sauce that is just delicious!
In Uptown Charlotte so if you need a good restaurant and like seafood try Sea Level! I don't think you will be disappointed.
30 molta ag muintir na háite
Sea Level NC
129 E 5th StIn Uptown Charlotte so if you need a good restaurant and like seafood try Sea Level! I don't think you will be disappointed.
Optimist Hall is an open air market with some of Charlottes best locally owned and operated restaurants, shops, coffee, etc
194 molta ag muintir na háite
Optimist Hall
1115 N Brevard StOptimist Hall is an open air market with some of Charlottes best locally owned and operated restaurants, shops, coffee, etc
Homemade ice cream. if you like cookies and cream try the blue "Cookie Monster" ice cream...its a favorite for both kids and adults!
17 molta ag muintir na háite
Two Scoops Creamery Plaza Midwood
913 Central AveHomemade ice cream. if you like cookies and cream try the blue "Cookie Monster" ice cream...its a favorite for both kids and adults!
Take a group (2 or more people) and experience Korean BBQ! It's a fun way to eat and if you are like me and my husband you'll love the experience. I hope you enjoy different types of kimchi because they are all delicious...and good for you!
18 molta ag muintir na háite
Let's Meat Kbbq
1400 S Church StTake a group (2 or more people) and experience Korean BBQ! It's a fun way to eat and if you are like me and my husband you'll love the experience. I hope you enjoy different types of kimchi because they are all delicious...and good for you!
Pizza! Amazing pizza and freshly made cannolis.
19 molta ag muintir na háite
Inizio Pizza Napoletana Dilworth
2230 Park RdPizza! Amazing pizza and freshly made cannolis.
Southern food with a twist...and it is SUPER close to the loft. This place is very popular so call for a reservation if possible!
110 molta ag muintir na háite
Haberdish
3106 N Davidson StSouthern food with a twist...and it is SUPER close to the loft. This place is very popular so call for a reservation if possible!
Atmosphere and food! This is a gorgeous spot to go and its just around the corner up North Davidson Street.
27 molta ag muintir na háite
The Goodyear House
3032 N Davidson StAtmosphere and food! This is a gorgeous spot to go and its just around the corner up North Davidson Street.
Pepperbox Doughnuts (NoDa)
Local fresh made donuts...and many vegan options!
So many healthy and delicious options and its ALL 100% vegan! This place is a must try!
22 molta ag muintir na háite
Oh My Soul
3046 N Davidson StSo many healthy and delicious options and its ALL 100% vegan! This place is a must try!
Fin & Fino
135 Levine Avenue of the ArtsEmmy Squared Pizza: Plaza Midwood - Charlotte, North Carolina
Amazing Detroit style deep dish pizza!
Leah & Louise
301 Camp RdSo delicious! A must try!
The best steak we have ever eaten!!! You pick it out at the butcher and they will make it for you. Mouth watering!!
New York Butcher Shoppe & Wine Bar
The best steak we have ever eaten!!! You pick it out at the butcher and they will make it for you. Mouth watering!!
Drinks & Nightlife
Free Range Brewing
2320 N Davidson StLocal Brews, good atmosphere & walkable!
A hidden gem right down the road! If you like Jalapeño flavor check out their Jalapeño Pale Ale!
96 molta ag muintir na háite
Birdsong Brewing Company
1016 N Davidson StA hidden gem right down the road! If you like Jalapeño flavor check out their Jalapeño Pale Ale!
This is a bar and Music Venue. It is small and brings in a variety of musicians and bands. Check it out if you like live music and a hole in the wall type of place! Locals ALL know The Evening Muse.
58 molta ag muintir na háite
The Evening Muse
3227 N Davidson StThis is a bar and Music Venue. It is small and brings in a variety of musicians and bands. Check it out if you like live music and a hole in the wall type of place! Locals ALL know The Evening Muse.
The Wooden Robot has some amazing micro brews! If you haven't eaten before you arrive there are a few food options available there. While you are in SouthEnd you can check out some local art for free while you are in that area.
66 molta ag muintir na háite
Wooden Robot Brewery
1440 S Tryon StThe Wooden Robot has some amazing micro brews! If you haven't eaten before you arrive there are a few food options available there. While you are in SouthEnd you can check out some local art for free while you are in that area.
Great atmosphere and still very close by! HUGE selection of beers and ciders on tap.
31 molta ag muintir na háite
Catawba Brewing Company Charlotte
933 Louise AveGreat atmosphere and still very close by! HUGE selection of beers and ciders on tap.
live music, self serve drinks from taps along the walls, pinball bowling and lots of outdoor seating for beautiful Charlotte evenings...what more could you ask for?
18 molta ag muintir na háite
Pinhouse
2306 Central Avelive music, self serve drinks from taps along the walls, pinball bowling and lots of outdoor seating for beautiful Charlotte evenings...what more could you ask for?
WALKABLE to the loft! Drinks and food...I read they have a great burger...and the good news is that you can burn off some extra calories when you have to walk up the hill back to the loft. :)
8 molta ag muintir na háite
The Degenerate
2116 N Davidson StWALKABLE to the loft! Drinks and food...I read they have a great burger...and the good news is that you can burn off some extra calories when you have to walk up the hill back to the loft. :)
Arts & Culture
Mint Museum Uptown
500 S Tryon StA beautiful museum!
This is an art gallery for contemporary style art. A beautiful space to show some local art so even if it isn't your style its a nice quick stop.
6 molta ag muintir na háite
Elder Gallery of Contemporary Art
1520 S Tryon StThis is an art gallery for contemporary style art. A beautiful space to show some local art so even if it isn't your style its a nice quick stop.
perfect place to take the family on a rainy day or any day you want to be immersed in a science museum with play areas for all ages!
296 molta ag muintir na háite
Discovery Place Science
301 N Tryon Stperfect place to take the family on a rainy day or any day you want to be immersed in a science museum with play areas for all ages!
This is a big Children's Library located in Uptown Charlotte across the street from the First Ward park and next to the Seventh Street Station so on a nice day you have a park, a library and a place to eat!
42 molta ag muintir na háite
ImaginOn: The Joe & Joan Martin Center
300 E 7th StThis is a big Children's Library located in Uptown Charlotte across the street from the First Ward park and next to the Seventh Street Station so on a nice day you have a park, a library and a place to eat!
This is a small nature museum that is great to take kids on a rainy day!
20 molta ag muintir na háite
Discovery Place Nature
1658 Sterling RdThis is a small nature museum that is great to take kids on a rainy day!
This is a super fun spot to get insta-worthy pictures of your trip to Charlotte! You only need about 45-60 minutes to get through it so it would be a fun addition to a date night in Uptown Charlotte!
Museum of Illusions - Charlotte
This is a super fun spot to get insta-worthy pictures of your trip to Charlotte! You only need about 45-60 minutes to get through it so it would be a fun addition to a date night in Uptown Charlotte!
Charlotte has stories to tell and The Harvey B. Gantt Center tells those stories. Check it out on your next visit.
91 molta ag muintir na háite
Ionad Harvey B. Gantt do Ealaíona agus Cultúr na nAfrach-Mheiriceánach
551 S Tryon StCharlotte has stories to tell and The Harvey B. Gantt Center tells those stories. Check it out on your next visit.
Parks & Nature
my family loves this park in uptown Charlotte between the uptown UNC Charlotte campus building and the Children's library AND a short walk to Seventh Street station where good coffee and food is easy to find.
35 molta ag muintir na háite
First Ward Park
301 E 7th Stmy family loves this park in uptown Charlotte between the uptown UNC Charlotte campus building and the Children's library AND a short walk to Seventh Street station where good coffee and food is easy to find.
Another beautiful uptown park. During the summer they feature free live music weekly and its next to the Charlotte Knights baseball stadium so if you have time go to the ball park!
162 molta ag muintir na háite
Romare Bearden Park
300 S Church StAnother beautiful uptown park. During the summer they feature free live music weekly and its next to the Charlotte Knights baseball stadium so if you have time go to the ball park!
"The River Jam" during the summer between May and September!! Live music on Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays.
or go anytime for rock climbing, white water rafting, kayaking, mountain biking, zip lining, and more.
NOTE: parking is not free.
405 molta ag muintir na háite
Ionad Náisiúnta Uisce Geal na Stát Aontaithe
5000 Whitewater Center Pkwy"The River Jam" during the summer between May and September!! Live music on Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays.
or go anytime for rock climbing, white water rafting, kayaking, mountain biking, zip lining, and more.
NOTE: parking is not free.
This is a large park in our neighborhood that is just a few blocks away from the loft! it has a beautiful view of Uptown Charlotte and a children's play ground.
11 molta ag muintir na háite
Cordelia Park
600 E 24th StThis is a large park in our neighborhood that is just a few blocks away from the loft! it has a beautiful view of Uptown Charlotte and a children's play ground.
Freedom Park is big and has running trails, a large pond with wildlife, a big play ground and a Carolina Panthers sponsored play area which kids love.
338 molta ag muintir na háite
Páirc na Saoirse
1908 East Blvd Freedom Park is big and has running trails, a large pond with wildlife, a big play ground and a Carolina Panthers sponsored play area which kids love.
Shopping
locally owned and operated gift shop! Get a North Carolina onesie for your niece, a unique bottle opener for a friend and a handmade leather bag for you! :)
If someone is expecting you to bring a gift back from your trip to Charlotte...go here!
14 molta ag muintir na háite
Moxie Mercantile
2008 Commonwealth Avelocally owned and operated gift shop! Get a North Carolina onesie for your niece, a unique bottle opener for a friend and a handmade leather bag for you! :)
If someone is expecting you to bring a gift back from your trip to Charlotte...go here!
Another great gift shop! You want to know where to find a NC beer map? How about a NC BBQ map? A Charlotte stemless wine glass? Look no further, this is the gift shop for you!!
Green with ENVY
1111 Central AveAnother great gift shop! You want to know where to find a NC beer map? How about a NC BBQ map? A Charlotte stemless wine glass? Look no further, this is the gift shop for you!!
The 704 store is a locally owned clothing store that carries clothing designed just for Charlotte. Charlotte t-shirts, hoodies, hats, tank tops, Carolina Panthers inspired t-shirts, etc.
704 Shop
1616 Camden RdThe 704 store is a locally owned clothing store that carries clothing designed just for Charlotte. Charlotte t-shirts, hoodies, hats, tank tops, Carolina Panthers inspired t-shirts, etc.
This is a HUG antique mall...take your time and find a treasure!
14 molta ag muintir na háite
The Sleepy Poet Antiques Mall
6424 South BoulevardThis is a HUG antique mall...take your time and find a treasure!
Entertainment & Activities
Plunge off rocky cliffs into blue-green water below during seasonal open swim dates at The Quarry. You must pass a swim test to participate without a life jacket.
Price: $12/person (cash and check only)
Address: 1261 Oakridge Farm Hwy, Mooresville, NC 28115
Distance: 35 miles
14 molta ag muintir na háite
The Quarry at Carrigan Farms
1213 Oakridge Farm HwyPlunge off rocky cliffs into blue-green water below during seasonal open swim dates at The Quarry. You must pass a swim test to participate without a life jacket.
Price: $12/person (cash and check only)
Address: 1261 Oakridge Farm Hwy, Mooresville, NC 28115
Distance: 35 miles
This our favorite movie theater. Go online to reserve the best seat and make sure you reserve the seats that fully recline!
Food, beer and wine are all sold at the theater.
21 molta ag muintir na háite
Cinemark Movie Bistro
9630 Monroe RdThis our favorite movie theater. Go online to reserve the best seat and make sure you reserve the seats that fully recline!
Food, beer and wine are all sold at the theater.
Not just a bar...this is a video game bar. My husband loves this place! You can walk around with a beer in one hand and a cup of quarters in the other hand.
24 molta ag muintir na háite
Abari Game Bar
1015 N Davidson StNot just a bar...this is a video game bar. My husband loves this place! You can walk around with a beer in one hand and a cup of quarters in the other hand.