For greater than two years, the lunchtime stretch was a sadly quiet time for loads of Charlotte eating places. However with staff heading again to the workplace, lunch is coming again too.
On the lookout for concepts on the place to go for lunch? We’ve rounded up the most effective lunch spots in Charlotte and what to order from every.
Of notice: The final time we up to date this checklist was 2018. Within the years since, we’ve misplaced some notable spots (RIP Chris’s Deli and Sauceman’s) — however we’ve additionally gained a number of eating places which have soared in recognition, from Cheats to Romeo’s Vegan Burgers.
- Additionally, costs of substances, labor, gear and almost the whole lot else a restaurant will depend on have soared since our final replace. Inflation seeped into the price of menu gadgets, so that you’ll see that mirrored in a lot of the costs beneath.
Additionally notice: This checklist is in no explicit order, and it’s not a complete checklist of all the good lunch spots in Charlotte. Simply our present favorites.
Ace No. 3
The favored burger joint from the restaurateurs behind Sea Stage and The Waterman. It opened in November 2019 within the Belmont neighborhood.
Should order: A single cheeseburger with lettuce, tomato, onion, house-made pickles, ketchup and mustard ($6.55). Make it a combo with fries and a drink for $5.
Neighborhood and site: Belmont — 1001 Belmont Ave., Myers Park — 829 Windfall Highway, Harmony Mills — 8520 Pit Cease Ct NW #10
Agenda information: 25 greatest burgers in Charlotte
A single cheeseburger from Ace No. 3. Photograph: Katie Peralta Soloff/Axios
Rhino Market & Deli
A laid-back sandwich store and market with day by day specials.
Should order: The rooster torta — pulled rooster, avocado, provolone, jalapeños, lettuce, tomato, mayo on ciabatta ($8.99).
Neighborhood and site: Wesley Heights (1500 W. Morehead St.), Uptown (420 S. Church St.), Villa Heights (2320 N. Davidson St.) South Finish (1414 S. Tryon Ste. 120,) Charlotte Douglas Worldwide Airport (Concourse A)
Strive the rooster torta on wheat bread. Axios archives
Viva Rooster
A quick-casual Peruvian rotisserie rooster spot.
Should order: A Tacu Bowl with pulled rooster — cilantro infused or Jasmine rice, canary beans, salsa criolla, avocado, inexperienced onions ($11.30) and a aspect of fried plantains.
Places: Elizabeth (1617 Elizabeth Ave.), Park Highway (4500 Park Highway), Ballantyne (12206 Copper Means), Waverly (11641 Waverly Middle Dr.)
- You may also discover them in Harmony, Gastonia and Huntersville.
Photograph: Axios Charlotte archives
Tradition Store
A neighborhood wine and cheese store with a deli that opened in the course of the pandemic within the Belmont neighborhood.
Should order: The “Uncle Sammy” — black pepper turkey, bacon, havarti, roasted tomatoes, lettuce and mustard aioli ($8.99). Strive it on a wrap.
Location: 1425 Kennon St.
The Uncle Sammy sandwich from Tradition Store. Photograph: Katie Peralta Soloff/Axios
Romeo’s Vegan Burgers
Began as a vegan meals truck in late 2020, Romeo’s exploded in recognition, drawing traces that’d stretch down the road. The operation rapidly outgrew its cell operations. Romeo’s claims to be the first Black-owned, vegan drive-thru to open within the Southeastern U.S.
Should order: The Romeo Mac Burger, which comes topped with mac sauce, onions, cheese and home pickles ($13.99).
Location: 5518 South Blvd.
Learn extra: Romeo’s Vegan Burgers truck to open first brick-and-mortar on South Boulevard
Double The place artwork thou Romeo burger (prime), Romeo Mac burger (backside). Photograph: Axios archives
Sandwich Max
Relaxed sandwich store serving up no-frills, handcrafted sammies for greater than three a long time. The store opened in South Finish in 2021 and closed its unique Elizabeth location quickly after.
Should order: The Pressed TCB — Swiss, turkey, ham, bacon w/ mayo ($6.75)
Location: South Finish — 1601 South Blvd.
Agenda information: Max serving up a few of the greatest sandwiches within the metropolis
Sav/Means Meals
A small Latin grocery store close to Plaza Midwood serving sneaky good sandwiches from a counter behind the shop.
Should order: The chorizo torta —dry-age Mexican-style chorizo topped with avocado, lettuce, jalapeño, onion and queso asado ($10).
Location: 4459 Central Ave.
Agenda information: Methods to discover and eat an genuine football-sized Rooster Torta at a grocery store close to Plaza Midwood
YAFO Kitchen
Informal Mediterranean restaurant providing shawarma bowls, hummus and Angel Bakeries Pita (which changed the famed laffah bread).
Should order: Yafo Shawarma – Shawarma rooster, tzatziki, cucumber and tomato salad, tahini, sumac onion and schug served as a bowl (beginning at $8.99 and $9.99, respectively).
Location: SouthPark (720 Gov. Morrison St.), Plaza Midwood (1331 Central Ave.), Dilworth (1231A East Blvd.)
Brooks’ Sandwich Home
Small, longstanding family-owned roadside cease serving burgers out of a window. Money-only.
Should order: A single cheeseburger “all the way in which” — topped with chili, mustard and onions ($5.72).
Location: NoDa – 2710 N Brevard St.
Agenda information: Belief me, go order the $3.50 burger from this seat-less restaurant in NoDa. And get it “All the way in which”
Photograph: Katie Peralta Soloff/Axios
Frequent Market
A hip native market promoting wine, beer, snacks and sandwiches.
Should order: Spicy turkey — Roasted turkey, pepper jack cheese, onions and peppers, banana peppers and spicy mustard. Strive it on a wrap ($10).
- Or attempt the reuben — Pastrami, sauerkraut, Thousand Island dressing, Swiss cheese and spicy brown mustard on rye ($10).
Location: Plaza Midwood (2007 Commonwealth), South Finish (235 W Tremont), Oakwold (4420-A Monroe Rd.)
Photograph: Katie Peralta Soloff/Axios
Reuben from Frequent Market in Plaza Midwood. Photograph: Ashley Mahoney/Axios
Little Village Grill
Little Greek cafe providing loaded pitas and crispy fries. There’s usually a line at lunchtime, however it strikes rapidly.
Should order: Grilled rooster gyro “Greek fashion,” topped with tzatziki, lettuce, tomato and onions ($7.95)
Location: 901A E 4th St.
Photograph: Katie Peralta Soloff/Axios
NoDa Bodega
Low-key market and deli serving handcrafted sandwiches, salads and wraps.
Should order: The Fundamental Wild — pesto marinated mozzarella, roasted tomato sauces, caramelized onions, jalapeño and pappadew peppers pressed on a baguette ($8).
Location: NoDa – 1200 E. thirty sixth St.
NoDa Bodega’s Fundamental Wild sandwich. Photograph: Jesse Soloff/Axios
Cheats
A brand new brick-and-mortar cheesesteak spot that opened this summer season in between the Plaza Midwood and Elizabeth neighborhoods after a sequence of wildly common pop-ups.
Should order: The basic “wit-whiz” cheesesteak — made with ribeye steak and topped with Cheez Wiz and grilled onions ($13.86).
Location: 913 Pecan Ave.
Photograph: Axios archives
Pasta & Provisions Wilmore
Hip pasta store and deli specializing in recent pasta and sandwiches topped with cured Italian meats.
Should order: The Royal – capicola, sausage patty, provolone, lettuce, tomato, onion, oil and vinegar with mayo on a recent hoagie roll ($11.69).
- Of notice: Additionally attempt their Cobb salad, which comes loaded with thick chunks of bacon, recent avocado, crumbles of gorgonzola and grill rooster, amongst different tasty substances ($12).
Location: Wilmore (1600 S Mint St.), Myers Park (1528 Windfall Rd.), Park Highway (4700 Park Highway)
Agenda information: Wait, what? Is the #1 sandwich in Charlotte from a pasta joint?
Photograph: Axios archives
Laurel Market
Neighborhood retailer and deli providing handcrafted, made-to-order sandwiches.
Should order: Mercado — roasted turkey, apple smoked bacon, pepper jack cheese, tomato, shredded lettuce, chipotle unfold. Strive it on wheat ($9.95).
Location: Eastover – 114 Cherokee Highway
Agenda information: What sandwich do you have to order at Laurel Market in Eastover?
Photograph: Axios archives
Lincoln’s Habdashery
An city market in South Finish promoting the whole lot from tremendous wines to presents to sandwiches and desserts.
Should order: The Lincoln’s Bed room —soppressata, aged provolone, pickled pepper, onion ($10).
Location: 1300 South Blvd. Suite S
Photograph: Katie Peralta Soloff/Axios
Good Wurst
Deli specializing in Montreal-style bagels, bratwursts and different European road meals and New York favorites like pastrami. Good Wurst is quickly including a South Finish location, within the Vantage South Finish growth.
Should order: Bali canine — Hoffman’s White Sizzling, spicy peanut sauce, chopped onion, lettuce, smoked jalapeño ($5.95)
Location: Plaza Midwood — 3001 Central Ave.
Photograph: Katie Peralta Soloff/Axios
Calle Sol
Latin café and cevicheria from restaurateur Frank Scibelli that opened final 12 months within the outdated Penguin spot in Plaza Midwood.
Should order: Shrimp tallerin — stir fried lo mein noodles cooked with snow peas, pink peppers, onions, ginger, garlic, scallions, soy and garnished with toasted sesame seeds.
- Additionally: Strive their cafeteria choice for $8. Seize a lunch plate and choose one entrée and a couple of sides from the recent bar from 11am-2pm on weekdays.
Location: 1205 Thomas Ave.
Associated Axios story: Latin café and cevicheria Calle Sol now open all day on weekends
Shrimp tallerin at Calle Sol. Photograph: Katie Peralta Soloff/Axios
Salted Melon
A full of life new South Finish market and deli from the homeowners of Reid’s Wonderful Meals.
Should order: The sprouted salmon wrap — grilled salmon, quinoa, pickled carrot ribbons, pickled cucumbers, alfalfa sprouts, pickled onions, sriracha mayo, avocado, pressed GF wrap ($12.75)
Location: 100 W Worthington Ave Suite 107
Sprouted salmon wrap. Photograph: Katie Peralta Soloff/Axios
Johnny Burrito
One in every of Uptown’s beloved lunch spots that routinely generates lengthy traces. It’s been round for greater than twenty years.
Should order: A rooster burrito. Common measurement is $8.78 — or attempt it “BIG” for $10.16. Comes along with your alternative of fillings, comparable to rice, pinto or black beans, tomatoes and guacamole.
Location: Beneath the Two Wells Fargo Atrium, down the escalators and to the appropriate.
Photograph: Axios Charlotte archives
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Editor’s notice: We first revealed this checklist in October 2018. We up to date it in October 2022. We up to date it as effectively to make clear the form of bread Yafo provides, and that they now not provide bowls.
