Food + Drink
LOCAL DIRECTORY




300 East
Family-run spot serving New American fare in a quaint renovated house with a bar & patio.
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7th Street Public Market
7th Street Public Market is a bustling urban food destination in the heart of Charlotte’s Center City! The Market’s mission is to celebrate the food culture of the Carolinas and promote local and regional farmers, food artisans and entrepreneurs. The Market provides high quality, fresh and affordable food, as well as local products, seven days a week. As a nonprofit, small business incubator, the Market helps local entrepreneurs get their brilliant business ideas started in the Queen City. The Market is located at the base of the 7th Street Station parking deck, between 6th and 7th streets and adjacent to the Lynx Blue Line’s 7th Street stop. Parking is validated for the first 90 minutes with a purchase from a Market business.




Alexander Michaels
Alexander Michaels is an American tavern influenced by the European pubs that came before them They offer a good selection of beer and simple, fresh, well-prepared food that gives you value for your dollar served by a friendly attentive staff in a neighborhood tavern atmosphere.






Amélie’s French Bakery & Café
Amélie’s French Bakery & Café is committed to creating authentic French-inspired pastries, soups, and savories. While they are known for their salted caramel brownies and array of French macaron flavors, Amélie’s also offers soups like Spinach Asparagus Leek soup, sandwiches like Croque Monsieur, and seasonal salads. Each pastry, soup, and salad is made-from-scratch on site with unconditional love.








Aria Tuscan Grill






Binki Cafe
Binki Cafe offers the best-tasting (and photo-worthy) Bubble Tea drinks. They only use the finest and imported loose-leaf teas to get the genuine flavor and brew them fresh daily. Their Tapioca Pearls (Boba) are carefully cooked and prepared several times daily to give you that rich, chewy goodness that everyone loves. Aside from the classic Milk Teas and Boba, Binki’s has a wide selection of drinks and toppings that you can customize according to your preference. Binkis also serves delicious and beautifully crafted Thai-style rolled ice cream with 9 variants to choose from.










Bonterra Restaurant & Wine Room
Bonterra Dining & Wine Room boasts an elegant, casual setting uniquely rich with ambiance and flavor. Housed in a renovated 110-year-old church in the heart of Dilworth, Bonterra’s interior manages to blend the original architectural features of its historic building tastefully with modern additions. The staff of Bonterra invites you to a dining experience filled with fresh local flavors of Contemporary American Cuisine, delectable desserts, and a diverse wine selection featuring over 200 wines by the glass and another 300 from the private cellar.






Brad’s Coffee Bar
With great coffee and a great atmosphere, Brad’s Coffee Bar is the perfect place to come and relax from a long day!






Burney’s Sweets and More








Catawba Brewing Company
The Catawba Brewing Co. grew out of a simple Christmas gift and the love of good beer. A beginner’s home brewing kit, gifted Christmas of 1994, began a passion for brewing that could only culminate in creation on a larger scale. It was only natural to take production from a few gallons to a few barrels, and The Catawba Valley Brewing Company was born in the summer of 1999. Catawba Brewing Company in Charlotte is over 14,000 square feet of covered outdoor, indoor, and air-conditioned options, socially distanced for safety while enjoying great food and beers.






Central Coffee Co.




Central Tea House
Your neighborhood bubble tea house serving favorites like brown sugar milk tea, thai tea, and more. Also serving Banh Mi sandwiches!




Charlotte Regional Farmers Market
One of four state-operated farmers markets managed by the N.C. Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services. The market is a friendly place to shop for fresh produce, meats and cheeses, plus flowers and plants.








Connolly’s on Fifth
Home of the perfect pint, friendly service, and great criac! “If you can’t drop in, smile as you pass.” Connolly’s Irish Pub been serving up creamy pints to the good people of Charlotte since 2001. Connolly’s has been known for their friendly, quick service, and great atmosphere. It is a place where strangers become friends and friends become family. It is a great daytime hangout which turns into a lively nighttime spot.








Craft Cakes CLT
Craft Cakes CLT is contemporary art and cake studio specializing in buttercream designs for weddings, celebrations, and intimate gatherings. They offer Vegan and Gluten free friendly options. Cake is Food. Cake is Art. CraftCakesCLT is all about food integrity. As so many in the savory world have embraced the new trademarks of the culinary zeitgeist – farm to table, locally sourced produce, experimental pairings, minimal yet vibrant plating – Craft Cakes strives to harness those ideals into the world of cakes.










Customshop Handcrafted Food
Customshop is a modern trattoria with a neighborhood feel, located in the heart of Charlotte. Their menu offers an eclectic mix of traditional and innovative American dishes inspired by Italian, French, and Spanish cuisine.






Ding Tea
High quality boba tea, milk tea, and fruit juice made fresh to order. “Taste is a kind of lifestyle. Ding Tea is an indispensable taste.” Come & explore the Taiwanese Tea.










Dogwood Southern Table & Bar
Dogwood provides delicious regional cuisine in a warm and friendly atmosphere. The Carolinas are rich with culinary tradition, craftsmanship, and natural beauty. Dogwood was created to put a spotlight on all this good fortune. The flowers in the vase, the drink in the glass, the reclaimed design elements you’ll find throughout the space – every touch is about sharing the warm and social spirit of the Southern table with their gifts. “Come on in. We’ve got your seat ready.”






Drip Joint Espresso Bar
The first mobile espresso bar in the Queen City. Drip Joint proudly serves Charlotte’s downtown with only organic and fresh ingredients.








Duckworth’s Grill & Taphouse
At Duckworth’s you’ll find a variety of great food from Steaks & Ribs to Pizzas & Wings to Philly Cheesesteaks & Hand Cut Fries. Duckworth’s has all of the major sports packages on Direct TV in high definition so come and watch your favorite teams! Duckworth’s is also known for their outstanding Craft Beer selection. “We pride ourselves on serving brews on tap that you can’t find at just any bar or restaurant. It’s a lot to keep up with, but when you love beer like we do it’s all part of the fun!”








Dunx Coffee
Distinct and Diverse Selection of Reserve, Heirloom, Organic, and Microlot Coffees custom roasted to perfection. Their finely selected & very sublime beans create a perfect balance of rich, unique, and exciting flavors in every cup. Dunx offers globally sourced Signature Roast & Reserve Collections for an experience of unparalleled and distinctive coffee tastes every time. “It’s just great coffee for your cup,” says Dunx.








eeZ Fusion & Sushi
Located in the heart of Birkdale Village for well over a decade, eeZ Fusion & Sushi has long been heralded as the spot for the freshest, most creative and innovative sushi for miles around. With just a touch of classic Asian culture, eeZ is the perfect spot for gathering with friends, a family outing or a special date night. Portions are hearty, flavors are bold and eeZ will leave you looking forward to your next visit.








Fin & Fino
Fin & Fino celebrates the explorer’s mindset and the sailor’s heart with a menu that draws inspiration from seafaring cultures on both sides of the Atlantic. Their emphasis on small plates allows for a communal and festive dining experience. Ask your server to give you “The Treatment!”










Flour Shop
Emphasizing a traditional style of cooking with fire while using the freshest, locally sourced ingredients, Flour Shop’s cuisine is straight forward and focused. Their menu changes frequently to best utilize the ingredients offered by local farmers and fishermen. Chef Trey Wilson is committed to sourcing the freshest ingredients in the Carolinas and even has a substantial garden in his backyard that supplies the restaurant.








Good Food on Montford
Creative American small plates & an eclectic wine list attract a trendy crowd to this rustic spot.








GoodRoad CiderWorks
GoodRoad’s ciders explore the origins of traditional cider through honest craft and wholesome ingredients. They start with nature’s bounty, in orchards that span the Blue Ridge, from North Carolina to Virginia all the way to New Hampshire where true cider apples thrive. GoodRoad sources a diverse variety from their producer-partners at Perry Lowe Orchards, and true spitters, that’s real cider apples, from their friends at Poverty Lane in New Hampshire. GoodRoad also offers two event spaces for rent and are family friendly.






Great Wagon Road Distilling Co.






Harry’s Grill & Tavern
Harry’s Grille & Tavern is Southwest Charlotte’s location for a fresh and innovative dining experience, offering upscale casual food, intriguing beverage choices, and personalized service in an atmosphere reminiscent of a New York City gastro-pub. The food, drink, and excellent service at Harry’s embody their promise of a quality and memorable dining experience.








Haymaker
Serving farm fresh ingredients and sustainable meats and seafood, Chef William Dissen brings locally inspired and seasonal food to Charlotte. Heirloom ingredients, pickling, preservation, and sustainably sourced seafood and meats lead the way to crafting the menus at Haymaker. The restaurant is as laid back and casual as it is a place to celebrate, evoking the urban heart of the city while paying respect to their country roots. Haymaker is a place for each and all: a neighborhood restaurant and bar, a place for friends to gather, and a destination for business folks and travelers to dine.




Hello Love Coffee
A pop-up coffee cart serving pour overs and handful of select handcrafted specialty coffee beverages.






Horace’s Hot Fried Chicken
The legend of hot ‘breakfast revenge’ chicken lives on in Horace’s Fried Chicken. Horace’s is a new ‘delivery only’ Hot Fried Chicken restaurant inspired by Horace himself and his great technique creating and cooking for over 20 years in Charlotte. The Horace’s Hot team embraced his dedication and inspired ability to make everything taste great. Please try Horace’s Hot Fried Chicken!








It’s Poppin! Gourmet Kettle Corn
It’s Poppin! Gourmet Kettle Korn is a family owned gourmet kettle korn company founded in Charlotte, North Carolina. They offer over 60 different unique kettle korn flavors, fresh made in store fruit waters and various tasty treats that will leave your taste buds craving for more. Its Poppin is located inside 7th Street Public Market.






Johnny Burrito
Quick-serve lunch counter serving burritos and nacho salads, plus tamales on Fridays.