Guidebook for Charlotte
Food scene
New Zealand Cafe
1717 Sardis Road NorthGreat sushi
The Loyalist Market
435 N Trade StSandwiches, drinks, charcuterie
Wine and charcuterie and a small pizza stand next door that you can’t find on Apple Maps
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Seaboard Brewing, Taproom, & Wine Bar
213 N Trade StWine and charcuterie and a small pizza stand next door that you can’t find on Apple Maps
Artisen Gelato
301 W John StMy favorite gelato. Allergen friendly too
First Watch - Matthews Township
1643 Matthews Township PkwyHealthyish breakfast brunch and lunch
Stacks
11100 Monroe RdSouthern breakfast
Downtown Matthews coffee, closed on Sundays
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Brakeman's Coffee & Supply
225 N Trade StDowntown Matthews coffee, closed on Sundays
Night Swim Coffee
1620 Oakhurst Commons DriveNightswim and Not Just Coffee are my favorite
Food hall with all types of food, coffee, and small business shopping
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Optimist Hall
1115 N Brevard StFood hall with all types of food, coffee, and small business shopping
Grace O'Malley's Irish Public House
157 N Trade StIrish pub in downtown Matthews
Jeni’s has several locations around uptown
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Jeni's Splendid Ice Creams
1920 Camden RdJeni’s has several locations around uptown
Superica
101 W Worthington AveGreat Tex Mex and margs
Barcelona Wine Bar
101 W Worthington AveWorkman’s Friend
1531 Central AveBar
There are several NJC locations around uptown- my favorite coffee
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Not Just Coffee
2230 Park RdThere are several NJC locations around uptown- my favorite coffee
Eight + Sand Kitchen
Brunch and lunch
Flower Child
1537 Camden RdHealthy and delicious lunch
My favorite restaurant is Puerta. You will likely need a reservation which can be made at puertaclt. Com
1961 E 7th St
My favorite restaurant is Puerta. You will likely need a reservation which can be made at puertaclt. Com
Adventure
Whitewater Center Parkway
Whitewater Center ParkwayNational white water center
Shopping
SouthPark
4400 Sharon RdSouthpark Mall
Outdoors
Four Mile Creek Greenway, Matthews
1102 E John StEasy paved trails for walking
Ikhaya Lokulunga
1908 East BlvdLake, playground, sidewalks