Guidebook for Charlotte
Coffee
Awesome spit in Charlotte (a personal favorite). I recommend the turmeric latte.
Undercurrent Coffee
2012 Commonwealth AveAwesome local spot in Uptown. Great cappuccinos and lattes.
23 locals raden deze aan
Queen City Grounds
644 N Church StAwesome local spot in Uptown. Great cappuccinos and lattes.
Coffee, tea, baked goods & desserts in a quirky, brick walled space with outdoor seating.
88 locals raden deze aan
Smelly Cat Coffee House & Roastery
514 E 36th StCoffee, tea, baked goods & desserts in a quirky, brick walled space with outdoor seating.
Independent coffee shop with breakfast, house baked pastries and baklava, brick walls and a fireplace.
50 locals raden deze aan
Central Coffee Co.
719 Camden RdIndependent coffee shop with breakfast, house baked pastries and baklava, brick walls and a fireplace.
Stylish coffee bar inside Good Bottle Co. for pour overs, cold brew & espresso plus baked goods.
HEX Espresso Bar
201 Camp RoadStylish coffee bar inside Good Bottle Co. for pour overs, cold brew & espresso plus baked goods.
Not Just Coffee
2230 Park RdRelaxed coffee bar serving artisanal coffee & tea.
Trade and Lore - Belmont Neighborhood
933 Louise AveCraft beer meets craft coffee
Drinks & Nightlife
Merchant & Trade
303 S Church StAmazing Rooftop views & the pimento cheese burger is great
Great outdoor patio in Uptown Charlotte. Good music on weekend nights. Great club scene
57 locals raden deze aan
Ink N Ivy
222 S Church StGreat outdoor patio in Uptown Charlotte. Good music on weekend nights. Great club scene
Great spot for Charlotte night life. Many clubs, bars, restaurants, shops and activities to do in this centre. Also includes Alive After 5 on Thursday nights (live music at the rooftop), bowling, movie theatre, etc.
293 locals raden deze aan
Epicentre
210 E Trade StGreat spot for Charlotte night life. Many clubs, bars, restaurants, shops and activities to do in this centre. Also includes Alive After 5 on Thursday nights (live music at the rooftop), bowling, movie theatre, etc.
One of the best breweries in Charlotte which is a comination of Southern Tier and Victory breweries in a co-op location. Some of the BEST sours and IPAs around.
20 locals raden deze aan
Brewers at 4001 Yancey
4001-A Yancey RdOne of the best breweries in Charlotte which is a comination of Southern Tier and Victory breweries in a co-op location. Some of the BEST sours and IPAs around.
Amazing spot for a brewery that also operates as a coffee shop and restaurant. Awesome patio spot too along the light rail trail.
43 locals raden deze aan
Suffolk Punch Brewing
2911 Griffith StAmazing spot for a brewery that also operates as a coffee shop and restaurant. Awesome patio spot too along the light rail trail.
Great spot if you want to pregame or watch Panther's football games on Sundays. Young, hip crowd and multiple venues with live music and tons of cheering fans. Not for the. feint of heart on game day Sundays!!
28 locals raden deze aan
Slate Charlotte
200 E Bland StGreat spot if you want to pregame or watch Panther's football games on Sundays. Young, hip crowd and multiple venues with live music and tons of cheering fans. Not for the. feint of heart on game day Sundays!!
5Church is a very versatile spot. It caters to the higher end of Charlotte. Great spot for nightlife / music. Also great dinner and amazing brunch options.
55 locals raden deze aan
5Church Charlotte
127 N Tryon St5Church is a very versatile spot. It caters to the higher end of Charlotte. Great spot for nightlife / music. Also great dinner and amazing brunch options.
High end bar at the top floor of the Ritz-Carlton Uptown that specializes in service large punch bowls and signature cocktails. I have personally seen Michael Jordan at this venue a few times.
8 locals raden deze aan
The Punch Room
201 E Trade StHigh end bar at the top floor of the Ritz-Carlton Uptown that specializes in service large punch bowls and signature cocktails. I have personally seen Michael Jordan at this venue a few times.
Spacious and inviting lounge atmosphere featuring an array of fresh flowers, funky neon, signs, rose walls and unique arts.
52 locals raden deze aan
Lost & Found
332 W Bland StSpacious and inviting lounge atmosphere featuring an array of fresh flowers, funky neon, signs, rose walls and unique arts.
Food Scene
Great coffee shop in NoDa. Very iconic to the area and history. Amazing patio to enjoy a nice hot (or iced) cup of coffee.
88 locals raden deze aan
Smelly Cat Coffee House & Roastery
514 E 36th StGreat coffee shop in NoDa. Very iconic to the area and history. Amazing patio to enjoy a nice hot (or iced) cup of coffee.
Little known Korean Food restaurant. On of the best kept secrets in Charlotte - the food is AMAZING!
Pepero
10920 Monroe RdLittle known Korean Food restaurant. On of the best kept secrets in Charlotte - the food is AMAZING!
Great little bakery and coffee shop, amazing cupcakes!
55 locals raden deze aan
Sunflour Baking Company
220 East BlvdGreat little bakery and coffee shop, amazing cupcakes!
Great neighborhood restaurant that is family owned. Can even sit on the patio and drink your own wine (corkage fee applies).
30 locals raden deze aan
300 East
300 East BlvdGreat neighborhood restaurant that is family owned. Can even sit on the patio and drink your own wine (corkage fee applies).
Great place to go for amazing tapas / small plates. On weekend nights it also turns into an eclectic club / dance floor.
47 locals raden deze aan
Dandelion Market
118 W 5th StGreat place to go for amazing tapas / small plates. On weekend nights it also turns into an eclectic club / dance floor.
One of the best kept secrets of Charlotte. This is a family owned restaurant nestled and hidden in the 4th ward of Uptown. Great local food and would highly recommend if you want to be a "Charlottean".
71 locals raden deze aan
Alexander Michael's
401 W 9th StOne of the best kept secrets of Charlotte. This is a family owned restaurant nestled and hidden in the 4th ward of Uptown. Great local food and would highly recommend if you want to be a "Charlottean".
Fast Casual restaurant founded in Charlotte. AMAZING chicken and sides. If you've never been - I'd recommend stopping by at least once.
32 locals raden deze aan
Viva Chicken Elizabeth Avenue
1617 Elizabeth AveFast Casual restaurant founded in Charlotte. AMAZING chicken and sides. If you've never been - I'd recommend stopping by at least once.
If you are a vegan or extremely health conscious - this would be the spot for you. Healthy food and exotic options including shakes, juices and home made meals.
48 locals raden deze aan
Living Kitchen
2000 South BlvdIf you are a vegan or extremely health conscious - this would be the spot for you. Healthy food and exotic options including shakes, juices and home made meals.
Midwood Smokehouse
1401 Central AveBest BBQ place in Charlotte.
Restaurant / Tapas bar. Very trendy and hot spot in Charlotte. Their Moscow Mule's are the best. I also suggest the Pork Belly Tacos. They do original DJ spinning after
159 locals raden deze aan
Soul Gastrolounge
1500 B Central AveRestaurant / Tapas bar. Very trendy and hot spot in Charlotte. Their Moscow Mule's are the best. I also suggest the Pork Belly Tacos. They do original DJ spinning after
Great local spot that gets rave reviews. Specializes in a local menu like fried chicken, okra & biscuits.
110 locals raden deze aan
Haberdish
3106 N Davidson StGreat local spot that gets rave reviews. Specializes in a local menu like fried chicken, okra & biscuits.
Modern Mediterranean plates and good cocktails. Love sitting on the patio in good weather.
31 locals raden deze aan
KID CASHEW
1608 East BlvdModern Mediterranean plates and good cocktails. Love sitting on the patio in good weather.
Amazing coffee shop just around the corner from our house. It is located in a shared space with Habitat for Humanity. They also have a huge selection of books to choose from. A great place to relax and read.
7 locals raden deze aan
Julia's Cafe & Books
1133 N Wendover RdAmazing coffee shop just around the corner from our house. It is located in a shared space with Habitat for Humanity. They also have a huge selection of books to choose from. A great place to relax and read.
Charlotte's original street market. Lively indoor market hosting local shops, bars, bakeries & a variety of counter-serve eateries and coffee.
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7th Street Public Market
224 E 7th StCharlotte's original street market. Lively indoor market hosting local shops, bars, bakeries & a variety of counter-serve eateries and coffee.
Great walkable and local spot for craft beers and unique food/sandwiches.
22 locals raden deze aan
Common Market Oakwold
4420-A Monroe RdGreat walkable and local spot for craft beers and unique food/sandwiches.
Parks & Nature
Great Botanical Garden just a quick drive from Uptown.
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Daniel Stowe Botanical Garden
6500 S New Hope RdGreat Botanical Garden just a quick drive from Uptown.
Public park nestled in Uptown Charlotte. Great for kids, playing on the lawn, frisbee, football, or photography with an iconic backdrop of the Charlotte skyline. Dozens of bars and restaurants within walking distance. Time to time they hose live music events, Panthers pep rallies and community events.
162 locals raden deze aan
Romare Bearden Park
300 S Church StPublic park nestled in Uptown Charlotte. Great for kids, playing on the lawn, frisbee, football, or photography with an iconic backdrop of the Charlotte skyline. Dozens of bars and restaurants within walking distance. Time to time they hose live music events, Panthers pep rallies and community events.
Entertainment & Activities
Local amusement park boasting plenty of roller coasters, kiddie rides and even a full water park. Great for hot summer days or group outings!
484 locals raden deze aan
Carowinds
300 Carowinds BlvdLocal amusement park boasting plenty of roller coasters, kiddie rides and even a full water park. Great for hot summer days or group outings!
Arts & Culture
Art Gallery with a new exhibit. Also free on Wednesday nights from 5-9PM. Great for a quiet stroll of fantastic art.
293 locals raden deze aan
Mint Museum Uptown
500 S Tryon StArt Gallery with a new exhibit. Also free on Wednesday nights from 5-9PM. Great for a quiet stroll of fantastic art.
Theatre hall with a large rotating category of musicians coming through.
27 locals raden deze aan
Knight Theater
430 S Tryon StTheatre hall with a large rotating category of musicians coming through.
Interactive exhibits on post Civil-War Southern history & the people that prompted social change.
113 locals raden deze aan
Levine Museum of the New South
401 E 7th StInteractive exhibits on post Civil-War Southern history & the people that prompted social change.
Science & tech museum with interactive exhibits, also includes an aquarium, rain forest & IMAX Theater.
296 locals raden deze aan
Discovery Place Science
301 N Tryon StScience & tech museum with interactive exhibits, also includes an aquarium, rain forest & IMAX Theater.
Shrine to stock-car drivers past & present plus a museum with interactive exhibits.
409 locals raden deze aan
NASCAR Hall of Fame
400 E M.L.K. Jr BlvdShrine to stock-car drivers past & present plus a museum with interactive exhibits.
Shopping
Local shopping mall less than 2 miles away from our house. Includes a Publix, Harris Teeter, Starbucks, Yoga, World Market, Marshalls, IHOP, many other restaurants and stores.
12 locals raden deze aan
Cotswold Village
282 S Sharon Amity RdLocal shopping mall less than 2 miles away from our house. Includes a Publix, Harris Teeter, Starbucks, Yoga, World Market, Marshalls, IHOP, many other restaurants and stores.
Iconic mall in south Charlotte. Includes high end stores such as Nordstrom, Nieman Marcus, Dicks, Macys, Dillards, Belk, etc.
326 locals raden deze aan
SouthPark
4400 Sharon RdIconic mall in south Charlotte. Includes high end stores such as Nordstrom, Nieman Marcus, Dicks, Macys, Dillards, Belk, etc.