Guidebook for Charlotte
Food Scene
Famous! Must try the salted caramel brownie and leak asparagus soup!
202 locals recommend
Amélie's French Bakery & Café
136 N Davidson StFamous! Must try the salted caramel brownie and leak asparagus soup!
Midwood Smokehouse
1401 Central AveBest Eastern-Carolina style BBQ in Charlotte!
Smelly Cat Coffee House & Roastery
514 E 36th StLocal neighborhood favorite.
Cabo Fish Taco
3201 N Davidson StMunch the Best Tacos in Town
Sabor Latin Street Grill - NoDa
3205 N Davidson StGrab a Quick Bite
Haberdish
3106 N Davidson StSouthern food reimagined with hip cocktails.
Diamond Restaurant
1901 Commonwealth AveYour classic low-key, reliable neighborhood diner.
Subsecreto
325 E 9th StShhhh! Keep secrets of magic-themed coffees
Benny Pennello's
2909 N Davidson StHuuuuuuge yummy pizza.
Fuel Pizza
1501 Central AveTasty, and they deliver.
Drinks & Nightlife
Family-friendly brewery with kids area and even offers local kombucha on tap. Often have food truck in evenings.
39 locals recommend
Free Range Brewing
2320 N Davidson StFamily-friendly brewery with kids area and even offers local kombucha on tap. Often have food truck in evenings.
The Evening Muse
3227 N Davidson StCheck Out an Indy Band
Heist Brewery
2909 N Davidson StSavor some Tapas & Hops
Whiskey Warehouse
1221 The PlazaEnjoy a Rooftop, Skyline-View Cocktail
Workman’s Friend
1531 Central AveLocal favorite bar with great food.
Hattie's Tap & Tavern
2918 The PlazaApproachable, grounded local live music venue.
Epicentre
210 E Trade StBe young & loud with night life and dancing
Entertainment & Activities
Abari Game Bar
1015 N Davidson StEmbrace Your Inner Nerd while Drinking
Shopping
Ruby's Gift
3204 N Davidson StShop Local Gifts, Art, & Crafts
LeMond is the man! He'll hook you up with a custom, dapper look at this men's boutique!
The House of LeMond
2300 North Davidson StreetLeMond is the man! He'll hook you up with a custom, dapper look at this men's boutique!
Buffalo Exchange
1521 Central AveReally nice gently used, hip clothing!
7th Street Public Market
224 E 7th StFoods and local small vendors.
Essentials
Common Market
2007 Commonwealth AveMeet Some Friendly People in this edgy local favorite store.
Harris Teeter
112 S Sharon Amity RdBest grocery store around!
Getting Around
Light rail blue line to Uptown (downtown), South End, or the other direction to UNC Charlotte.
Parkwood Station SB
Light rail blue line to Uptown (downtown), South End, or the other direction to UNC Charlotte.
Arts & Culture
Levine Museum of the New South
401 E 7th StExplore the diverse history of The South
Enjoy symphony, opera, and theater
150 locals recommend
Belk Theater at Blumenthal Performing Arts Center
130 N Tryon StEnjoy symphony, opera, and theater
Interact with exhibits & experiences. Very popular among fans.
409 locals recommend
NASCAR Hall of Fame
400 E M.L.K. Jr BlvdInteract with exhibits & experiences. Very popular among fans.
Mint Museum Uptown
500 S Tryon StPercolate some international art & performances
Elder Gallery of Contemporary Art
1520 S Tryon StExamine our world with a curious mind.