Charlotte has so many hidden gems, so let’s uncover them! Focusing on Plaza Midwood, a beautiful historic neighborhood, here’s how I would spend a day there. :))
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Start your day with a BLT croissant from Sunflour Baking CO! They also have other pastries, breakfast sandwiches, and coffee.
Sunflour Baking Company
love an açaí bowl as a midday snack, the berry bowl is 10/10! they also have smoothies and if you like to garden, they have 🍃as well.
Smooth Monkey
chocolate croissant 10/10 no notes (everything is made fresh every day)
Villani's Bakery
just opened but who doesn’t want to pet cats???? super fun activity and for a good cause
wicks & whiskers
also newer store in plaza but if you like romance novels, this is the store for you 100%
Trope Bookshop
such good ice cream and it’s a local business! i get the birthday cake
Two Scoops Creamery Plaza Midwood
i haven’t heard anyone talk about this but 10/10 thrift store, so many great finds
Carolina Value Thrift
great selection of records and cds! very fun to browse and see what you can find
Lunchbox Records
great strawberry matcha here, and pretty good lattes too!
Undercurrent Coffee
spend time walking in the historic neighborhood! beautiful houses and the best part: it’s free ;)
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get dinner at puerta! great food, service, and drinks (get the horchata cocktail)
Puerta
beautiful interior and big portions! perfect for a date night
Catalina Kitchen and Bar
they have good chicken biscuits! wouldn’t recommend the cinnamon rolls though.
milkbread
take a stroll in independence park! also connects to the greenway for longer walks or bike rides. there are sport courts, a playground, and plenty of green space to get some fresh air.
Independence Park
consignment shop with great finds! some luxury/designer and some not, but it’s all handpicked and curated.
