Restaurants
Food, breweries, things to do.
These are all places that we frequent and most are located nearby. You can ask for other suggestions around Charlotte in uptown, Dilworth, South End, West side, etc. You can walk to Free Range Brewing, The Hobbyist, Degenerate, Pho @ No, Urban District Market, Humbug, in this neighborhood.
Charlotte on the cheap is a great website for free and inexpensive happenings around town. Queen City Nerve is a local paper and good resource as well.
Oh My Soul
3046 N Davidson StGreat vegan food, patio and frequent live music.
Similar to Cava, but locally owned. Middle Eastern fare. Healthy and great for vegetarians and vegans.
28 locals recommend
YAFO Kitchen
1331 Central AveSimilar to Cava, but locally owned. Middle Eastern fare. Healthy and great for vegetarians and vegans.
Pho @ NoDa
2100 North Davidson StreetVietnamese banh mi and pho are very good
ACE No. 3
1001 Belmont AveBurgers and fries are so good. Boozy milkshakes. Black owned business.
Cash only and either to go or stand and eat in the covered area. Been around for 40+ years.
17 locals recommend
Brooks' Sandwich House
2710 N Brevard StCash only and either to go or stand and eat in the covered area. Been around for 40+ years.
Haberdish
3106 N Davidson StCharming space withSouthern comfort food with an upscale twist
Sweet Lew’s BBQ
923 Belmont AveThe place presidents have visited when in town! The burnt ends are great.
179 locals recommend
Midwood Smokehouse
1401 Central AveThe place presidents have visited when in town! The burnt ends are great.
Benny Pennello's
2909 N Davidson StGiant pizzas! By the slice as well.
Popbar
3123 N Davidson StEye candy as well as delicious
Delicious sandwiches and breakfast is great as well! Some very good vegetarian and vegan choices.
19 locals recommend
NoDa Bodega
1200 E 36th StDelicious sandwiches and breakfast is great as well! Some very good vegetarian and vegan choices.
NoDa Company Store
3221 Yadkin AveGreat patio for drinks
Amélie's French Bakery & Café
136 N Davidson StIt's all good
Named the second best new restaurant in the country according to Esquire magazine.
Great cocktails and located in Camp North end.
26 locals recommend
Leah & Louise
301 Camp RdNamed the second best new restaurant in the country according to Esquire magazine.
Great cocktails and located in Camp North end.
A wide variety of food and drink choices. We love Velvet Taco, Harriet's Hamburgers and Botiwalla. Suarez has great food and the best apple fritters!
194 locals recommend
Optimist Hall
1115 N Brevard StA wide variety of food and drink choices. We love Velvet Taco, Harriet's Hamburgers and Botiwalla. Suarez has great food and the best apple fritters!
The Goodyear House
3032 N Davidson StA beautiful space. Shaken fry bags are yummy!
Really good and a beautiful space. Family style, so dishes serve 2-3. It is pricey.
18 locals recommend
Supperland
1212 The PlazaReally good and a beautiful space. Family style, so dishes serve 2-3. It is pricey.
The owners are so nice and the food yummy. Pick up some homemade baked goods.
12 locals recommend
Local Loaf
800 E 35th StThe owners are so nice and the food yummy. Pick up some homemade baked goods.
Calle Sol Latin Café & Cevicheria
1205 Thomas AvenueCeviche is very good, as is all their food.
The Culture Shop
1425 Kennon StGreat sandwiches and charcuterie
Mattie's Diner
3100 The PlazaJust outside the neighborhood. Cute with yummy food.
Euro Grill & Café
2719 Central AveCevape and bread are stellar
Ever Andalo
Beautiful and intimate Italian
The Bohemian: A Wine Bar
1319 Pecan AveBar à Vins
Rosie's Wine Garden
940 N Davidson StA beautiful outdoor space
Urban District Market
In Villa Heights
Reigning Doughnuts
3120 N Davidson StYum!
Puerta
Sightseeing and to do
A pretty park with greenway access and walkable from our location. A nice skyline view as well.
11 locals recommend
Cordelia Park
600 E 24th StA pretty park with greenway access and walkable from our location. A nice skyline view as well.
Still lots of development to come, but a great destination for music, food, drinks, cool shops and art and a cool vibe. Lots of BIPOC owned shops!
69 locals recommend
Camp North End
300 Camp RdStill lots of development to come, but a great destination for music, food, drinks, cool shops and art and a cool vibe. Lots of BIPOC owned shops!
NASCAR Hall of Fame
400 E M.L.K. Jr BlvdDiscovery Place Science
301 N Tryon StUNC Charlotte Botanical Gardens
9090 Craver RdMusic
Neighborhood Theatre
511 E 36th StThe Evening Muse
3227 N Davidson StIntimate music venue
Visulite Theatre
1615 Elizabeth AveThe Light Factory
1817 Central AveSnug Harbor
1228 Gordon StMiddle C Jazz
300 S Brevard StSpectrum Center
333 E Trade StStarlight on 22nd
Recreational
Axe Club of America
933 Louise AveTons of fun and they keep it safe
Pinhouse
2306 Central AveDuckpin bowling
Carowinds
300 Carowinds BlvdNASCAR Racing Experience and Richard Petty Driving Experience
Ovens Auditorium
2900 E Independence BlvdThe Independent Picture House
Breweries and bottle shops
The Hobbyist
2100 N Davidson StCoffee, bottle and wine shop.
Free Range Brewing
2320 N Davidson StGreat beers and right down the street.
Heist Brewery
2909 N Davidson StVery close in NoDa. Great buffet brunch 10-230 on Sundays.
Wooden Robot Brewery
1440 S Tryon StSalud Beer Shop
3306 N Davidson StAward winning bottle shoppe
NoDa Brewing Company
150 West 32nd StreetCatawba Brewing Company Charlotte
933 Louise AveLegion Brewing
1906 Commonwealth AveBirdsong Brewing Company
1016 N Davidson StResident Culture Brewing Company
2101 Central AveOur favorite.
Protagonist NoDa
3123 N Davidson StDivine Barrel Brewing
3701 N Davidson StSummit Seltzer
2215 Thrift RdIf you aren't a beer drinker
Burial Beer Co. Charlotte Taproom
Asheville brewery with great beer and rooftop patio.
Pilot Brewing
1331 Central AveHumbug
Fabulous cocktails in a laid back atmosphere just around the corner and beside Summit Coffee
Coffee shops
Close by and one right around the corner
Smelly Cat Coffee House & Roastery
514 E 36th StUndercurrent Coffee
2012 Commonwealth AveSummit Coffee On the Plaza
2501 The PlazaIn the neighborhood, at the corner of Duncan and Plaza
Black owned
Two Scoops Creamery Plaza Midwood
913 Central AveMama's Caribbean Grill & Bar
1504 Central AveLeah & Louise
301 Camp RdRoy's Kitchen & Patio
3112 North Davidson StreetWeathered Souls Charlotte