Guidebook for Charlotte
Food Scene
Eclectic deli and market with a huge assortment of unique drinks and food. Grab something to go or sit and eat and have a draft at the bar. Games available inside and live music outside on the weekends. One of my absolute favorite hang out spots all year. Try the breakfast burrito for breakfast or the chicken torta for lunch or dinner. You won't be disappointed.
71 locals recommend
Rhino Market & Deli
1500 W Morehead StEclectic deli and market with a huge assortment of unique drinks and food. Grab something to go or sit and eat and have a draft at the bar. Games available inside and live music outside on the weekends. One of my absolute favorite hang out spots all year. Try the breakfast burrito for breakfast or the chicken torta for lunch or dinner. You won't be disappointed.
Basal Coffee
Enderly Coffee Company
2620 Tuckaseegee RdDunkin'
231 N Graham StFeatured on DDD, this restaurant is like none other in Charlotte. It reminds me of a dive bar right out of Seattle. It's slammed every night for good reason. Menu includes White Trash Burger, Crab Puppies, and Skrimpz...plus a whole lot more.
134 locals recommend
Pinky's Westside Grill
9818 Gilead RdFeatured on DDD, this restaurant is like none other in Charlotte. It reminds me of a dive bar right out of Seattle. It's slammed every night for good reason. Menu includes White Trash Burger, Crab Puppies, and Skrimpz...plus a whole lot more.
Brewery with a killer kitchen. I've never had a Wooden Robot beer I didn't love. Try their sours and goses as well.
66 locals recommend
Wooden Robot Brewery
1440 S Tryon StBrewery with a killer kitchen. I've never had a Wooden Robot beer I didn't love. Try their sours and goses as well.
Town Brewing Co
800 Grandin RdNew brewery in Charlotte
Best coffee in quite possibly the country. Cool atmosphere, multiple locations.
37 locals recommend
Not Just Coffee
224 E 7th StBest coffee in quite possibly the country. Cool atmosphere, multiple locations.
Indoor market along the light rail. It has everything from cheese shops, to bakeries, coffee shop, and beer on tap. Something for everyone. Park in the garage and get your ticket validated for 90 mins, or take the light rail in and get off at 7th street.
95 locals recommend
7th Street Public Market
224 E 7th StIndoor market along the light rail. It has everything from cheese shops, to bakeries, coffee shop, and beer on tap. Something for everyone. Park in the garage and get your ticket validated for 90 mins, or take the light rail in and get off at 7th street.
Yamazaru Sushi & Sake
2173 Hawkins StAwesome Sushi bar. Great cocktails and sake list.
Cantina 1511
205 North College StreetIf you're craving Mexican, this place never disappoints.
Best tacos in Charlotte. Multiple locations. Everything is good here.
28 locals recommend
Sabor Latin Street Grill - NoDa
3205 N Davidson StBest tacos in Charlotte. Multiple locations. Everything is good here.
O-Ku
2000 South BlvdKiller sushi, great drinks. Check out their happy hour.
Publix Super Market at Shops at Southline
2222 South BlvdInizio Pizza Napoletana Dilworth
2230 Park RdPizza and Cannoli here are SO GOOD
Midwood Smokehouse
1401 Central AveSouthern BBQ
Sauceman's
215 Southside DriveSouthern BBQ
Best fried chicken on earth. Stand in line, it's worth the wait.
41 locals recommend
Price's Chicken Coop
1614 Camden RdBest fried chicken on earth. Stand in line, it's worth the wait.
Haberdish
3106 N Davidson StAmazing food. Crafted cocktails. Brunch is soooo goooood.
1501 South Mint
1501 S Mint StDrinks, charcuterie, taco truck and outdoor patio, dog friendly bodega.
Copper Modern Indian Cuisine
311 East BlvdIndian cuisine - delicious.
One of our favorite bakeries in Charlotte. Try the cinnamon roll and a latte or one of their signature sandwiches. Great for breakfast or lunch.
55 locals recommend
Sunflour Baking Company
220 East BlvdOne of our favorite bakeries in Charlotte. Try the cinnamon roll and a latte or one of their signature sandwiches. Great for breakfast or lunch.
Picante
1500 W Morehead StLocal taco shop
American Burger Co.
1500 W Morehead StLots of TV screens to watch the game, patio seating and bar.
Crepe Cellar Kitchen and Pub
3116 N Davidson StStarbucks
1401 East BlvdDrinks & Nightlife
Blue Blaze Brewing
528 S Turner AveBrewery with feature food trucks
If you need your furry friend fix, the outdoor patio is a great place to grab a drink, watch the game, and pet strangers dogs.
23 locals recommend
Lucky Dog Bark & Brew
2220 Thrift RdIf you need your furry friend fix, the outdoor patio is a great place to grab a drink, watch the game, and pet strangers dogs.
Dandelion Market
118 W 5th StInk N Ivy
222 S Church StFahrenheit Charlotte
222 S Caldwell StIncredible rooftop view. Amazing food and cocktails.
City Lights Rooftop
555 S McDowell StAmazing views. Incredible food and cocktails.
Courtyard Hooligans
140 Brevard CourtBest soccer bar in Charlotte and the local Liverpool FC bar.
NoDa Brewing Company
150 West 32nd StreetGreat local brewery with a resident food truck on site.
Multi-level complex with restaurants, clubs, bars, movie theatre, bowling and more.
293 locals recommend
Epicentre
210 E Trade StMulti-level complex with restaurants, clubs, bars, movie theatre, bowling and more.
JackBeagle's
3213 N Davidson StGrowlers Pourhouse
3120 N Davidson StAvidXchange Music Factory
1000 North Carolina Music Factory BlvdFood, music, comedy
VBGB Beer Hall & Garden
920 Hamilton StHuge beer hall with outdoor patio games
Draught
Close to the stadium, gastro pub
Parks & Nature
Gorgeous park with paved walking trails, soccer fields, updated playground, seating, awesome place to unwind and relax. Lots of restaurants and shops in walking distance. You could spend a good portion of the day in this area.
338 locals recommend
Freedom Park
1908 East BlvdGorgeous park with paved walking trails, soccer fields, updated playground, seating, awesome place to unwind and relax. Lots of restaurants and shops in walking distance. You could spend a good portion of the day in this area.
Latta Park
601 E Park AveThis greenway runs for several miles and has awesome views of the city, and connects multiple parks. Great for walking, biking, scootering, etc. It runs along the creek and is a great place to stretch your legs or go to relax.
36 locals recommend
Little Sugar Creek Greenway
1133 Metropolitan AveThis greenway runs for several miles and has awesome views of the city, and connects multiple parks. Great for walking, biking, scootering, etc. It runs along the creek and is a great place to stretch your legs or go to relax.
Tennis courts, fields, connected to the greenway, super close to uptown and in walking distance of the Panthers Stadium. Huge dog park here as well divided between big and small dogs.
24 locals recommend
Frazier Park
1201 W 4th Street ExtTennis courts, fields, connected to the greenway, super close to uptown and in walking distance of the Panthers Stadium. Huge dog park here as well divided between big and small dogs.
Great little hike that can be done in an hour or so with cool views.
63 locals recommend
Crowders Mountain State Park - Linwood Road Access
4611 Linwood RdGreat little hike that can be done in an hour or so with cool views.
White water rafting, flat water kayak and stand up paddle board, endless trails for hiking and biking, and zip-lining. Parking is $6 a day, trails are free but other activities reasonably priced. Go for the activities or to grab a beer and some food and watch the rafters go by while listening to live music Thur-Sat nights.
405 locals recommend
U.S. National Whitewater Center
5000 Whitewater Center PkwyWhite water rafting, flat water kayak and stand up paddle board, endless trails for hiking and biking, and zip-lining. Parking is $6 a day, trails are free but other activities reasonably priced. Go for the activities or to grab a beer and some food and watch the rafters go by while listening to live music Thur-Sat nights.
Latta Nature Center
6345 Sample RdGorgeous views, lots of restaurants and coffee shops near by.
162 locals recommend
Romare Bearden Park
300 S Church StGorgeous views, lots of restaurants and coffee shops near by.
Revolution Park
Soccer, baseball fields, walking, playgrounds
Shopping
Trader Joe's
1133 Metropolitan AveSouthPark
4400 Sharon Rd704 Shop
1616 Camden RdAll things 704 (Charlotte)
Entertainment & Activities
Bank Of America Stadium
Panther's home stadium
BB&T Ballpark
324 S Mint StHome of the Knights
Spectrum Center
333 E Trade StHornets and concerts
Theatre with traveling Broadway. Depending on the time of year you can see Wicked, The Lion King, Hamilton, Rent and much more.
14 locals recommend
Stage Door Theater
155 N College StTheatre with traveling Broadway. Depending on the time of year you can see Wicked, The Lion King, Hamilton, Rent and much more.
Yoga For Life
1410 W Morehead StYoga studio in our neighborhood with 5 star reviews.
Crossfit QC
515 South Turner AvenueLocal crossfit gym
Getting Around
Greyhound: Bus Station
518 W 4th StFor dray trips out of Charlotte
Millerton Ave & Evergreen Dr station
Bus stop for #2
Arts & Culture
Discovery Place Science
301 N Tryon StLevine Museum of the New South
401 E 7th StMint Museum Uptown
500 S Tryon St