Guidebook for Charlotte

Paula & Greg
Paula & Greg
Guidebook for Charlotte

Food Scene

Funky cafe with shuffleboards serving organic, local & sustainable fare from breakfast to dinner.
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Zada Jane's Corner Cafe
1601 Central Ave
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Funky cafe with shuffleboards serving organic, local & sustainable fare from breakfast to dinner.
Sophisticated, locally sourced international cooking in a simple strip-mall location.
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Bistro La Bon
1322 Central Ave
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Sophisticated, locally sourced international cooking in a simple strip-mall location.
Various regional styles of BBQ & beers galore in a roadhouselike setting with a rooftop deck. From TV spots to Zagat ratings to a Presidential visit, we continue to stoke the media fire.
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Midwood Smokehouse
1401 Central Ave
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Various regional styles of BBQ & beers galore in a roadhouselike setting with a rooftop deck. From TV spots to Zagat ratings to a Presidential visit, we continue to stoke the media fire.
Global small plates, sushi & cocktails, plus DJs spinning after 10 PM, in a hip, cozy setting.
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Soul Gastrolounge
1500 B Central Ave
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Global small plates, sushi & cocktails, plus DJs spinning after 10 PM, in a hip, cozy setting.
A long list of burgers & craft beer served in a chill space with frequent live music events.
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Moo & Brew
1300 Central Ave
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A long list of burgers & craft beer served in a chill space with frequent live music events.
We offer a Buy One Get One Free Beverage card when you check-in. The Margaritas are great! Eclectic seafood restaurant & tiki bar with quirky decor & front/back patio seating. Featured on “Diners Drive-ins and Dives”. http://www.foodnetwork.com/restaurants/nc/charlotte/krazy-fish-restaurant.html
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Krazy Fish
2501 Central Ave
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We offer a Buy One Get One Free Beverage card when you check-in. The Margaritas are great! Eclectic seafood restaurant & tiki bar with quirky decor & front/back patio seating. Featured on “Diners Drive-ins and Dives”. http://www.foodnetwork.com/restaurants/nc/charlotte/krazy-fish-restaurant.html
At Pho Hoa, our passion is simple: to make a healthier Vietnamese Pho noodle soup that offers the same robust flavors and aromas of traditional pho. That's why we've revolutionized the way pho is made! Instead of using a customary bone marrow broth, which is extremely high in calories and cholesterol, we use the highest quality meats to produce our soups.
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Pho Hoa Noodle Soup | Charlotte
3000 Central Ave
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At Pho Hoa, our passion is simple: to make a healthier Vietnamese Pho noodle soup that offers the same robust flavors and aromas of traditional pho. That's why we've revolutionized the way pho is made! Instead of using a customary bone marrow broth, which is extremely high in calories and cholesterol, we use the highest quality meats to produce our soups.
We at the Pizza Peel & Tap Room opened our first location in Cotswold in the spring of 2008 and our second location in Plaza Midwood in the winter of 2014 under the ownership of Will Bigham. Our vision is to intentionally spread the love through everything we do! Mr. Bigham has developed a truly delicious menu from pizza and wings to fish tacos & five layer cakes for dessert.
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The Pizza Peel & Tap Room
1600 Central Ave
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We at the Pizza Peel & Tap Room opened our first location in Cotswold in the spring of 2008 and our second location in Plaza Midwood in the winter of 2014 under the ownership of Will Bigham. Our vision is to intentionally spread the love through everything we do! Mr. Bigham has developed a truly delicious menu from pizza and wings to fish tacos & five layer cakes for dessert.
FUEL pizza got jump started in 1998 by a few guys from New York that craved really good pizza but couldn’t find a slice anywhere in Charlotte. They needed REAL pizza made with the finest mozzarella, vine-ripened tomatoes and the highest-quality fresh ingredients. Unable to find the perfect pizza, they decided to do it themselves. Fortunately, they found a funky 1930′s gas station on Central Avenue and FUEL Pizza was born.
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Fuel Pizza
1501 Central Ave
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FUEL pizza got jump started in 1998 by a few guys from New York that craved really good pizza but couldn’t find a slice anywhere in Charlotte. They needed REAL pizza made with the finest mozzarella, vine-ripened tomatoes and the highest-quality fresh ingredients. Unable to find the perfect pizza, they decided to do it themselves. Fortunately, they found a funky 1930′s gas station on Central Avenue and FUEL Pizza was born.
Chef David has been cooking for past twenty five years. His experience ranges from traditional West Indian dishes from Trinidad to Delis of New York finally to Charlotte BBQ restaurants and then Soul Food at Lolas on Brevard. https://www.yelp.com/biz/soul-central-charlotte-2
Soul Central
2903 Central Ave
Chef David has been cooking for past twenty five years. His experience ranges from traditional West Indian dishes from Trinidad to Delis of New York finally to Charlotte BBQ restaurants and then Soul Food at Lolas on Brevard. https://www.yelp.com/biz/soul-central-charlotte-2
Informal restaurant offering Serbian & Italian dishes such as pizza & schnitzel, plus martinis too.
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Intermezzo
1427 E 10th St
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Informal restaurant offering Serbian & Italian dishes such as pizza & schnitzel, plus martinis too.
Independent coffee shop with breakfast, house-baked pastries & baklava, brick walls & a fireplace.
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Central Coffee Co.
719 Camden Rd
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Independent coffee shop with breakfast, house-baked pastries & baklava, brick walls & a fireplace.
Coffee, tea, baked goods & desserts in a quirky, brick-walled space with outdoor tables.
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Smelly Cat Coffee House & Roastery
514 E 36th St
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Coffee, tea, baked goods & desserts in a quirky, brick-walled space with outdoor tables.
Cozy, upscale speakeasy offering a changing menu of craft brews & inventive American fare.
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Davidson Street Public House
3220 N Davidson St
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Cozy, upscale speakeasy offering a changing menu of craft brews & inventive American fare.
Sweet & savory crêpes, bistro bites, French-press coffee & European beers in a cozy, chill setting.
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Crepe Cellar Kitchen and Pub
3116 N Davidson St
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Sweet & savory crêpes, bistro bites, French-press coffee & European beers in a cozy, chill setting.
Artisanal burgers with housemade toppings & other sandwiches are made at this counter-serve outfit.
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Bang Bang Burgers
2001 E 7th St
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Artisanal burgers with housemade toppings & other sandwiches are made at this counter-serve outfit.
BEERS BREWED WITH NEIGHBORHOOD FUNK At Resident Culture, we brew what we like to drink - hop forward IPAs and pale ales, lagers, barrel aged beers, and wild and spontaneously fermented ales. We work with local partners whenever possible to help grow the community of artists, creative makers and farmers in Charlotte and throughout North Carolina.
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Resident Culture Brewing Company
2101 Central Ave
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BEERS BREWED WITH NEIGHBORHOOD FUNK At Resident Culture, we brew what we like to drink - hop forward IPAs and pale ales, lagers, barrel aged beers, and wild and spontaneously fermented ales. We work with local partners whenever possible to help grow the community of artists, creative makers and farmers in Charlotte and throughout North Carolina.
Undercurrent Coffee was born out of dream chasing. Forged through community, opportunity and connectivity. For as long as we’ve known coffee, we’ve loved it. This beverage, and the places and people that brewed it, colored the landscape of our lives for decades. The coffee shops we frequented had a unique way of bringing a familiar kind of comfort into the daily hustle of our lives, and it is that same respite we’d like to offer to our neighbors. A place to sit and relax, meet and discuss, taste and explore. We are proud of our neighborhood and the partnerships we’ve created with Undercurrent, and we are honored to serve you. Thank you, neighbors.
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Undercurrent Coffee
2012 Commonwealth Ave
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Undercurrent Coffee was born out of dream chasing. Forged through community, opportunity and connectivity. For as long as we’ve known coffee, we’ve loved it. This beverage, and the places and people that brewed it, colored the landscape of our lives for decades. The coffee shops we frequented had a unique way of bringing a familiar kind of comfort into the daily hustle of our lives, and it is that same respite we’d like to offer to our neighbors. A place to sit and relax, meet and discuss, taste and explore. We are proud of our neighborhood and the partnerships we’ve created with Undercurrent, and we are honored to serve you. Thank you, neighbors.
Stylish cafe for gourmet coffee, sandwiches & pastries in a chic space with lots of seating options.
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Coco and the Director
100 W Trade St
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Stylish cafe for gourmet coffee, sandwiches & pastries in a chic space with lots of seating options.
EAT HONEST We believe fast can still be homemade and a thoughtfully crafted dish can still be a good value. We believe complex flavors should originate from simple ingredients. EAT AUTHENTIC We’ve paired the simplicity of Mediterranean fare with bold Middle-Eastern flavors. EAT YAFO Because healthy doesn’t have to be complicated. Honest + Authentic.
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YAFO Kitchen
1331 Central Ave
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EAT HONEST We believe fast can still be homemade and a thoughtfully crafted dish can still be a good value. We believe complex flavors should originate from simple ingredients. EAT AUTHENTIC We’ve paired the simplicity of Mediterranean fare with bold Middle-Eastern flavors. EAT YAFO Because healthy doesn’t have to be complicated. Honest + Authentic.
The Common Market is a neighborhood hub where delicious food, cool drinks and unique people create an uncommonly good time. OPEN 365 DAYS A YEAR!
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Common Market
2007 Commonwealth Ave
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The Common Market is a neighborhood hub where delicious food, cool drinks and unique people create an uncommonly good time. OPEN 365 DAYS A YEAR!
Deli St is an innovative concept aiming to offer healthy quick meal options for young professionals and neighborhood residents that are always on the go. In a hip neighborhood full of diverse eateries, breweries and coffee shops Deli St will draw the difference by baking their own goods, offering vegetarian and non-vegetarian options as well as a full coffee bar. Deli St wants to become the “hangout” spot of the Plaza Midwood so that anyone can make a quick stop to eat fresh and healthy; enjoy a cup of coffee with a pastry while working; or have an spontaneous meet up for an afterwork beer or glass of wine.
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2801 Central Ave
Deli St is an innovative concept aiming to offer healthy quick meal options for young professionals and neighborhood residents that are always on the go. In a hip neighborhood full of diverse eateries, breweries and coffee shops Deli St will draw the difference by baking their own goods, offering vegetarian and non-vegetarian options as well as a full coffee bar. Deli St wants to become the “hangout” spot of the Plaza Midwood so that anyone can make a quick stop to eat fresh and healthy; enjoy a cup of coffee with a pastry while working; or have an spontaneous meet up for an afterwork beer or glass of wine.
Funky set-up specializing in Thai street-eats, noodle dishes, sushi & poke bowls with full bar.
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Deejai Noodle Bar
3629-103 North Davidson Street
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Funky set-up specializing in Thai street-eats, noodle dishes, sushi & poke bowls with full bar.
Located in the Villa Heights neighborhood just outside of NoDa in Charlotte The Hobbyist offers hand-crafted coffee and tea beverages, beer and wine. We showcase local NC artisans to offer pastries, baked goods, desserts and quick grab and go food items.
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The Hobbyist
2100 N Davidson St
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Located in the Villa Heights neighborhood just outside of NoDa in Charlotte The Hobbyist offers hand-crafted coffee and tea beverages, beer and wine. We showcase local NC artisans to offer pastries, baked goods, desserts and quick grab and go food items.
Vibrant, retro chain serving a seasonal menu of creative breakfast & lunch fare, plus cocktails.
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Snooze an AM Eatery
1331 Central Ave
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Vibrant, retro chain serving a seasonal menu of creative breakfast & lunch fare, plus cocktails.

Drinks & Nightlife

Legion Brewing’s goal is to be a constant uniting force of community and great beer here in Plaza Midwood and the greater Charlotte, NC area.
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Legion Brewing
1906 Commonwealth Ave
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Legion Brewing’s goal is to be a constant uniting force of community and great beer here in Plaza Midwood and the greater Charlotte, NC area.
Fashionable pub with gourmet burgers & more plus a spacious & panoramic rooftop with a full bar.
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Whiskey Warehouse
1221 The Plaza
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Fashionable pub with gourmet burgers & more plus a spacious & panoramic rooftop with a full bar.
Laid-back locale with a wide range of draft & bottled beers, plus inventive appetizers & entrees
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Pint Central -Tapas & Taproom
1226 Central Ave
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Laid-back locale with a wide range of draft & bottled beers, plus inventive appetizers & entrees
Intimate gastropub featuring craft beer, elevated bar fare & specialty cocktails.
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Workman’s Friend
1531 Central Ave
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Intimate gastropub featuring craft beer, elevated bar fare & specialty cocktails.
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Free Range Brewing
2320 N Davidson St
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Birdsong Brewing Company
1016 N Davidson St
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NoDa Brewing Company
150 West 32nd Street
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Live Music, Food Trucks, Self Serve Taps, Duckpin Bowling
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Pinhouse
2306 Central Ave
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Live Music, Food Trucks, Self Serve Taps, Duckpin Bowling
Wooden Robot is an urban farmhouse brewery, proudly located in Charlotte, NC. We aim to blend the disparate elements of art & science to create unique beer that embodies a wonderful union of tradition and innovation.
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Wooden Robot Brewery
1440 S Tryon St
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Wooden Robot is an urban farmhouse brewery, proudly located in Charlotte, NC. We aim to blend the disparate elements of art & science to create unique beer that embodies a wonderful union of tradition and innovation.
Wooden Robot is an urban farmhouse brewery, proudly located in Charlotte, NC. We aim to blend the disparate elements of art & science to create unique beer that embodies a wonderful union of tradition and innovation.
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The Chamber by Wooden Robot
416 E 36th St
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Wooden Robot is an urban farmhouse brewery, proudly located in Charlotte, NC. We aim to blend the disparate elements of art & science to create unique beer that embodies a wonderful union of tradition and innovation.
Bustling taproom & beer garden offering in-house sandwiches & international food-truck fare.
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Sycamore Brewing
2151 Hawkins St
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Bustling taproom & beer garden offering in-house sandwiches & international food-truck fare.
A brewery, coffee bar, American eatery & fermentation lab share their products all under one roof.
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Suffolk Punch Brewing
2911 Griffith St
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A brewery, coffee bar, American eatery & fermentation lab share their products all under one roof.

Essentials

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Harris Teeter Pharmacy
1704 Central Ave
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Whole Foods Market
400 E Stonewall St
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Parks & Nature

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Ipharki yomthonyama wabathathu
2136 Central Ave
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Midwood Park
2100 Wilhelmina Ave
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Ikhaya Lokulunga
1908 East Blvd
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Latta Park
601 E Park Ave
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Romare Bearden Park
300 S Church St
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First Ward Park
301 E 7th St
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Entertainment & Activities

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Bank Of America Stadium
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Bojangles' Coliseum
2700 E Independence Blvd
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Spectrum Center
333 E Trade St
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Arts & Culture

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Mint Museum Uptown
500 S Tryon St
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Mint Museum Randolph
2730 Randolph Rd
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