Guidebook for Charlotte
Food Scene
Delicious local pizza, a short walk away.
17 locals recommend
Hawthorne's New York Pizza and Bar 7th Street
1701 E 7th StDelicious local pizza, a short walk away.
Soul Gastrolounge
1500 B Central AveAward-winning sushi and tapas; great cocktails and weekend dj.
Sabor Latin Street Grill
415 Hawthorne LnLatin food with small outdoor patio space and cocktails
Intermezzo
1427 E 10th StPizza and Serbian food; delivers to listed location.
Fern, Flavors from the Garden
1419 East BlvdVegetarian friendly resteraunt
Award winning brunch, delicious small plates, and fabulous cocktails
47 locals recommend
Bistro La Bon
1322 Central AveAward winning brunch, delicious small plates, and fabulous cocktails
Midwood Smokehouse
1401 Central AveArguably the best bbq in the area
Central Coffee Co.
719 Camden RdGreat spot for a cup of coffee and breakfast pastry
One of the best breakfast spots in town; also great for late night eating
25 locals recommend
Diamond Restaurant
1901 Commonwealth AveOne of the best breakfast spots in town; also great for late night eating
Zada Jane's Corner Cafe
1601 Central AveExcellent brunch and coffee
Nova's Bakery
1511 Central AveGreat coffee and breakfast pastries
Viva Chicken Elizabeth Avenue
1617 Elizabeth AveInexpensive Peruvian chicken joint
Drinks & Nightlife
Thirsty Beaver Salooon
1225 Central AveLocal dive bar, not to be missed.
Pint Central -Tapas & Taproom
1226 Central AveA great spot for brews
Newly built brewery and only one in walking distance in Plaza Midwood
77 locals recommend
Legion Brewing
1906 Commonwealth AveNewly built brewery and only one in walking distance in Plaza Midwood
Outdoor area with darts, ping poing, pool tables, and corn hole combined with inexpensive drinks
48 locals recommend
Thomas Street Tavern
1218 Thomas AveOutdoor area with darts, ping poing, pool tables, and corn hole combined with inexpensive drinks
Essentials
Harris Teeter
112 S Sharon Amity RdLocal grocery store. Stop in to fill up on food or toiletry needs.
Healthy Home Market
1330 Central AveGrocery store with natural, healthy, and organic options
Everything Else
Great park for walking dogs, running, or just enjoying the outdoors.
12 locals recommend
Independence Park
300 Hawthorne LnGreat park for walking dogs, running, or just enjoying the outdoors.
Yoga One
1318 Central AveLocal yoga studio
Shopping
Lunchbox Records
825 Central AveCD and music store.
This spot has a little bit of everything: beer, wine, breakfast, coffee, and fun quirky gifts!
75 locals recommend
Common Market
2007 Commonwealth AveThis spot has a little bit of everything: beer, wine, breakfast, coffee, and fun quirky gifts!
Earl's Grocery
1609 Elizabeth AveGourmet food selection and dine-in options
Buffalo Exchange
1521 Central AveYou can discover excellent thrifted finds here
Target
900 Metropolitan AveAll in one, one stop shop
Green with ENVY
1111 Central AveLocal shop with clothing and gifts for sale
Arts & Culture
Double Door Inn
1218 Charlottetowne AveHole in the wall music venue with pool tables and dancing
Watch the Charlotte Knights play 9-innings at the nearby BB&T Ballpark
137 locals recommend
BB&T Ballpark
324 S Mint StWatch the Charlotte Knights play 9-innings at the nearby BB&T Ballpark
Spectrum Center
333 E Trade StWatch the Charlotte Panthers dab it out at the TWC arena
Charlotte Ballet
701 N Tryon StBallet performances
Belk Theater at Blumenthal Performing Arts Center
130 N Tryon StPerformance art at its finest
Sightseeing
NASCAR Hall of Fame
400 E M.L.K. Jr BlvdNASCAR has a major presence in Charlotte
First Ward Park
301 E 7th StNewly build park in Uptown Charlotte
The McGill Rose Garden
940 N Davidson StLovely historic rose garden in NoDa