If you're new to Charlotte, visiting, or just like our style, these are some of our favorite local hangs.
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Places to Eat
Breweries
Coffee Shops
Wine
Cocktail Bars and Speakeasys
Things to Do
Places to Eat
Best fried chicken in town and an incredible mixologist
Haberdish
Lots of variety for everyone at this food hall
Optimist Hall
Our favorite sushi place in Charlotte
Yamazaru Sushi & Sake
Absolute best burgers, in our opinion.
ACE No. 3 Belmont Village
Technically in Davidson, but outta this world. The milk bread is to die for!
Kindred, a chef-driven restaurant in historic Davidson NC
Closest to NY pizza we've found. Big fan of the chicken parm pizza!
Pizzeria Sapienza CLT
Chicken Torta is the best sandwich, but literally everything is good and the beer selection is awesome!
Rhino Market & Deli
The best Bahn Mi we've ever had!
Crispy Banh Mi
Awesome brunch place, but get there early!
Ruby Sunshine
Awesome atmosphere and really good food
The Goodyear House
Our favorite Thai place!
Rai Lay Thai Cuisine
This is not good-for-you food. But it's REALLY good bad-for-you food.
Billy Jack's Shack - Charlotte NoDa
The closest thing Charlotte has to NY style pizza
Capishe: Real Italian Kitchen (Dilworth location)
Great small plates!
Barcelona Wine Bar
Irish food and a fun pub atmosphere
Workman’s Friend
One of our favorite burger places in Charlotte
Bang Bang Burgers | Charlotte, NC
Awesome beer selection and fun takes on burgers
Moo & Brew
On the far edge of Charlotte, but it's authentic NY style pizza and worth the drive!
Due Amici Pizza
Breweries
Good beer, awesome outdoor space, and kid friendly! Also good pizza, cocktails, and N/A options.
Monday Night Brewing
The pick'n series is great if you like fruited beers. Otherwise the Citraquenchel is our go-to. Lots of outdoor space and we really like the trivia on Tuesdays at 7pm.
Heist Brewery and Barrel Arts
Hop Drop is a classic ;)
NoDa Brewing Company
Fun table top games and unique craft beers
Divine Barrel Brewing
The Good Morning Vietnam is award winning!
Wooden Robot Brewery
Cool vibe and good, consistant beer
Petty Thieves Brewing Co
Quirky and experimental brews. Lots of space outside.
Resident Culture Brewing Company
Usually busy, but SO much space. Great beer selection and cocktails and food too!
Brewers at 4001 Yancey
We love Legion's beer (especially the Juicy Jay!) and they have a few locations. This is one of the newer spots and there's a nice outdoor area!
Legion Brewing West Morehead
All the locations have food, but we like the South Park location in particular if looking to eat.
Legion Brewing South Park
Coffee Shops
Coffee and beer! Our favorite place to work and edit.
The Hobbyist
Now so much more than just really good coffee! There is a great wine selection and yummy menu too.
HEX Coffee, Kitchen & Natural Wines
They have empanadas!
The Giddy Goat Coffee Roasters
Multiple locations, but the Jay Street one is our fav.
Not Just Coffee
The OG Central Coffee
Central Coffee Co
A nice place to go work… plus they have some food too!
Queen City Grounds
Bitty & Beau's is a coffee shop that employs individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities <3
Bitty & Beau's Coffee Charlotte, NC
Great coffee and a fun space in uptown
Coco and the Director
Relatively new and a great place to go work
Summit Coffee - On the Plaza
Wine
If you need a wine night, go here! We love the atmosphere and variety of wine offerings.
The Bohemian: A Wine Bar
Not in Charlotte, but not a far drive for good wine and better views.
Raffaldini Vineyards & Winery, LLC
Best wine selection and staff that will help you find the perfect bottle.
Petit Philippe
Cozy but busy spot near south end. The patio is awesome!
Dilworth Tasting Room
We like the Dilworth location best, but all have awesome wine and food.
Foxcroft Wine Co
Cocktail Bars and Speakeasys
Membership required. Pro tip: go on Sunday evening when it is less busy
Dot Dot Dot
Makes a drink based on your preferences
Idlewild
Things to Do
Great for outdoor activities and then live music for River Jam in the summer :)
U.S. National Whitewater Center
One of the better hikes near Charlotte
Crowders Mountain State Park
Food stalls and events, plus just fun to wander. Friday Nights is the best time to come.
Camp North End
If you love cats, go here!
Mac Tabby Cat Cafe - Charlotte
We've tried a lot of escape rooms, but this is our favorite set.
Escape Tactic escape room
Usually the 1st Sunday of every month at Atherton Mill and SO many local vendors. Go early to get parking.
Front Porch Sunday | South End Charlotte, NC
Every second Saturday of the month from April through November.. at night! Lots of local vendors
Nebel's Alley Night Market | Events | South End Charlotte
Large Park with lake, playgrounds, soccer fields, basketball courts, and a connection to the Greenway system
