Charlotte Guidebook and Recommendations
Food Scene
The best restaurants - all within walking distance!
Great late night food! It's also a historical landmark and a must visit for tourists.
25 locals recommend
Diamond Restaurant
1901 Commonwealth AveGreat late night food! It's also a historical landmark and a must visit for tourists.
AMAZING restaurant! Trendy, young, and there's even live music sometimes. The food is phenomenal and the cocktails are even tastier. A perfect place for any couple.
159 locals recommend
Soul Gastrolounge
1500 B Central AveAMAZING restaurant! Trendy, young, and there's even live music sometimes. The food is phenomenal and the cocktails are even tastier. A perfect place for any couple.
One of the best Italian bakeries in the cities! A great family owned business.
19 locals recommend
Villani's Bakery
901 Pecan AveOne of the best Italian bakeries in the cities! A great family owned business.
A mix of Maine and North Carolina cuisine. Phenomenal calamari, best fried chicken in the city, and great seasonal specials.
8 locals recommend
NC Red
1205 Thomas AveA mix of Maine and North Carolina cuisine. Phenomenal calamari, best fried chicken in the city, and great seasonal specials.
Opens super early at 6 a.m. and serves breakfast all day! They have amazing gluten-free and vegan/vegetarian options too.
56 locals recommend
Snooze an AM Eatery
1331 Central AveOpens super early at 6 a.m. and serves breakfast all day! They have amazing gluten-free and vegan/vegetarian options too.
They have BOGO (buy one roll, get one sushi roll free) on all their sushi! Great sushi and great prices. The owner is super funny and friendly, too.
10 locals recommend
Akahana
1308 The PlazaThey have BOGO (buy one roll, get one sushi roll free) on all their sushi! Great sushi and great prices. The owner is super funny and friendly, too.
Amazing health food market and great cafe! This place is SUPER popular during lunch time. They have free WiFi and a great snack selection.
15 locals recommend
Earl's Grocery
1609 Elizabeth AveAmazing health food market and great cafe! This place is SUPER popular during lunch time. They have free WiFi and a great snack selection.
A fast-casual Mediterranean style restaurant. Great food, huge portions, and super quick if you're in a rush, but you want a healthy meal.
28 locals recommend
YAFO Kitchen
1331 Central AveA fast-casual Mediterranean style restaurant. Great food, huge portions, and super quick if you're in a rush, but you want a healthy meal.
Breweries, Pubs, and Bars
Great places to drink - all within walking distance!
Right next door to our place! You can't beat that proximity. They have live music and great beers. If you get a "surprise beer" it will be super cheap.
77 locals recommend
Legion Brewing
1906 Commonwealth AveRight next door to our place! You can't beat that proximity. They have live music and great beers. If you get a "surprise beer" it will be super cheap.
Cheapest place to drink in the city! Buy yourself some local brews and chill out on their front patio. It certainly attracts an eclectic group of people, but it's always a fun time.
75 locals recommend
Common Market
2007 Commonwealth AveCheapest place to drink in the city! Buy yourself some local brews and chill out on their front patio. It certainly attracts an eclectic group of people, but it's always a fun time.
They always have events every weekend and great food trucks posted up at their location. One of our favorite breweries in the city.
44 locals recommend
Resident Culture Brewing Company
2101 Central AveThey always have events every weekend and great food trucks posted up at their location. One of our favorite breweries in the city.