Visiting for the weekend or a new resident? Here is your go to guide for the BEST restaurants and cafes in Charlotte North Carolina. I have lived in Charlotte for over 2 years and know the top recommendations. Including places that are affordable and...
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Breakfast
Lunch
Dinner
Night Out
Coffee
Breakfast
Breakfast is the most important meal of the day. Enjoy breakfast/brunch in Charlotte at these delicious spots.
IG worthy spot in the heart of uptown! Great biscuits and fried chicken.
Classic breakfast with something for everyone. Enjoy this eatery as there is locations in every neighborhood in Charlotte!
Snooze AM Eatery
More than just biscuits, all American breakfast spot.
Charlotte - Park Road | The Flying Biscuit Café
The best flapjacks! Many locations here in CLT.
Famous Toastery: Fresh Breakfast, Brunch & Lunch Daily
Lunch
Drop by these lunch spots for an incredible midday bite to eat!
Incredible atmosphere and authentic Mexican brunch, lunch, and dinner.
Taqueria Mal Pan | Homestyle Mexican Cuisine in Charlotte, NC
Amazing Mexican food. My friends stop in everytime they visit for the Birria quesadilla!
Que Onda - Uptown - Charlotte, NC
Great light eats… the sandwiches and salads are amazing.
Salted Melon Market & Eatery | South End Charlotte
Grab a bite from one of the vendors at this market in Uptown!
The Market at 7th Street | Charlotte, NC
Fav weekday lunch spot for any cuisine you are in the mood for. A food market in uptown!
Monarch Market | Food Hall | Charlotte, NC
Dinner
Sit down and enjoy these Queen City classics.
They make their fresh pasta and mozzarella everyday in house, so delish!
Little Mama's
Wonderful steakhouse with outdoor seating in Uptown, CLT
Charlotte - STK Steakhouse
Upscale atmosphere and every dish is incredible!
The Crunkleton - Classic Cocktails, Chapel Hill, Charlotte, Fine Dining
Night Out
Southend is where it is at when it comes to young night life in Charlotte. There is also some incredibly fun spots in the other neighborhoods… below are my suggestions across the city that are worth checking out for a fun night!
Indoor/outdoor bar with booming nightlife and amazing cocktails
Canopy Cocktails & Garden
Always the place to go for the young adults in CLT! Great for a social atmosphere and a limited menu any time of day.
Sycamore Brewing | Brewery & Taproom in NC
Self serve taphouse in southend!
Hoppin CLT in Southend
Coffee
I am a coffee snob. These places live up to the hype and are also picture perfect!
Honestly the best iced latte I have had! My friends come here every time they visit me. Great AVO toast as well.
STABLE HAND
Amazing coffee with multiple adorable locations
Summit Coffee
Local favorite born in CLT!
Coffee Roaster in Charlotte NC - Night Swim Coffee
