Guidebook for Charlotte
Food Scene
Not Just Coffee
224 E 7th StAmazing single-origin coffee.
Arguably the best BBQ in town - you *must* try the burnt ends!
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Midwood Smokehouse
1401 Central AveArguably the best BBQ in town - you *must* try the burnt ends!
Great coffee - get the French press - and wonderful food and people.
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Central Coffee Co.
719 Camden RdGreat coffee - get the French press - and wonderful food and people.
Pita Pit
214 N Tryon StSouthern chain of pita stores - open super late for when you get the munchies.
Queen City Rides
225 E 6th StGreat BBQ joint - try the mustard chicken!
For a night-out, go here. Great views of downtown and nouveau-Italian food that will knock your socks off.
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Vivace
1100 Metropolitan AveFor a night-out, go here. Great views of downtown and nouveau-Italian food that will knock your socks off.
Dean & DeLuca
201 S Tryon StTasty lunch fare - upscale salads and sandwiches
Thai Thai Takeout
1412 East BlvdBest Thai food in town - rivals Thai Town in L.A. and even Thailand itself!
Wonderful salad place - creative ingredients and fresh grilled meats to top off your veggies.
Crisp Foods
1412 East BlvdWonderful salad place - creative ingredients and fresh grilled meats to top off your veggies.
Living Kitchen
2000 South BlvdFantastic raw food place - try the burrito!
Everything Else
Legendary French bakery and cafe. Wonderful assortment of cakes and (French) macarons, as well as sandwiches and quiches. Open 24/7/
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Amélie's French Bakery & Café
136 N Davidson StLegendary French bakery and cafe. Wonderful assortment of cakes and (French) macarons, as well as sandwiches and quiches. Open 24/7/
AMAZING gastropub/brewery. All food was wonderful. Mixed drinks cheap and delicious. Avoid Heist's own beer and beer cocktails.
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Heist Brewery
2909 N Davidson StAMAZING gastropub/brewery. All food was wonderful. Mixed drinks cheap and delicious. Avoid Heist's own beer and beer cocktails.
Trader Joe's
1133 Metropolitan AveLocal TJ's. 'Nuff said.
Drinks & Nightlife
Above-average gastropub. GREAT mixed drinks, food is hit-or-miss. Stay downstairs for best service.
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Dandelion Market
118 W 5th StAbove-average gastropub. GREAT mixed drinks, food is hit-or-miss. Stay downstairs for best service.
Best gastro lounge in town - awesome mixed drinks and a beautifully designed menu. Look up: someone transcribed Sun Tzu's "The Art of War" and wrote it on the ceiling!
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5Church Charlotte
127 N Tryon StBest gastro lounge in town - awesome mixed drinks and a beautifully designed menu. Look up: someone transcribed Sun Tzu's "The Art of War" and wrote it on the ceiling!