Guidebook for Charlotte
Food Scene
dish
1220 Thomas AveGreat homey food but better than diner food.
Less trendy than the nearby Starbucks, great breads, pastries, baked goods and funky atmosphere. Quiet.
28 icetyiswa ngabantu basekuhlaleni
Nova's Bakery
1511 Central AveLess trendy than the nearby Starbucks, great breads, pastries, baked goods and funky atmosphere. Quiet.
Fine dining and great wine list. Wonderful small plates and innovative entrees.
47 icetyiswa ngabantu basekuhlaleni
Bistro La Bon
1322 Central AveFine dining and great wine list. Wonderful small plates and innovative entrees.
Home baked goods. Simple lunch salads and sandwiches, coffee, tea. Locally owned and operated.
55 icetyiswa ngabantu basekuhlaleni
Sunflour Baking Company
220 East BlvdHome baked goods. Simple lunch salads and sandwiches, coffee, tea. Locally owned and operated.
Krazy Fish
2501 Central AveKrazy decor, eclectic menu, funkadelic hangout.
Great salads, sandwiches, fresh pizzas. Cozy and friendly atmosphere.
22 icetyiswa ngabantu basekuhlaleni
Pure Pizza
1911 Central AveGreat salads, sandwiches, fresh pizzas. Cozy and friendly atmosphere.
Best barbecue in the hood. This is where President Obama ate when he visited Charlotte!
179 icetyiswa ngabantu basekuhlaleni
Midwood Smokehouse
1401 Central AveBest barbecue in the hood. This is where President Obama ate when he visited Charlotte!
Hand made pizzas and eastern European specialty dishes.
23 icetyiswa ngabantu basekuhlaleni
Intermezzo
1427 E 10th StHand made pizzas and eastern European specialty dishes.
Arts & Culture
Amazing architecture, contemporary art and craft museum.
293 icetyiswa ngabantu basekuhlaleni
Mint Museum Uptown
500 S Tryon StAmazing architecture, contemporary art and craft museum.
Amazing architecture, private collections of the best in modern art.
156 icetyiswa ngabantu basekuhlaleni
Bechtler Museum of Modern Art
420 S Tryon StAmazing architecture, private collections of the best in modern art.
Discovery Place Science
301 N Tryon StFantastic science museum, imax theater.
Edgy contemporary theater company. Always worth checking out.
6 icetyiswa ngabantu basekuhlaleni
Actor's Theatre of Charlotte
2132 Radcliffe AveEdgy contemporary theater company. Always worth checking out.
History and Art Museum focussing on African American experience.
91 icetyiswa ngabantu basekuhlaleni
I-Harvey B. Gantt Center for African-American Arts + Culture
551 S Tryon StHistory and Art Museum focussing on African American experience.
Musicals, Symphony, Ballet, Entertainment
150 icetyiswa ngabantu basekuhlaleni
I-Belk Theater ku-Blumenthal Performing Arts Center
130 N Tryon StMusicals, Symphony, Ballet, Entertainment
Knight Theater
430 S Tryon StBallet, Symphony, Musicals, Entertainment
Academy and rehearsal studios for our ballet company. Features a black box style theater for innovative dance performances.
6 icetyiswa ngabantu basekuhlaleni
Charlotte Ballet
701 N Tryon StAcademy and rehearsal studios for our ballet company. Features a black box style theater for innovative dance performances.
Parks & Nature
Great hiking, picnics and nature. Top of the mountain has amazing views.
63 icetyiswa ngabantu basekuhlaleni
Crowders Mountain State Park - Ukufinyelela kweLinwood Road
4611 Linwood RdGreat hiking, picnics and nature. Top of the mountain has amazing views.
Beautiful gardens, sculpture, special displays. Worth the 40 minute drive from Charlotte.
151 icetyiswa ngabantu basekuhlaleni
Iqabunga le-Botanical Garden ye-Daniel Stowe
6500 S New Hope RdBeautiful gardens, sculpture, special displays. Worth the 40 minute drive from Charlotte.
Shopping
City Supply Co
1219 Thomas AveEclectic contemporary furniture and home accessories.
Buffalo Exchange
1521 Central AveFunky consignments and new fashions
Incredible collection of African masks, clothing, art, pottery, instruments, jewelry etc.
House of Africa
1215 Thomas AveIncredible collection of African masks, clothing, art, pottery, instruments, jewelry etc.
Moxie Mercantile
2008 Commonwealth AveClothing, sports, gifts, accessories.
Slate Interiors
2025 Central AveEclectic consignment furniture, contemporary focus.
Drinks & Nightlife
Petra's
1919 Commonwealth AveSmall bar and performance venue
Wine and beer store, deli foods, snacks, very popular local hangout for the tattoo/nose ring crowd.
75 icetyiswa ngabantu basekuhlaleni
Common Market
2007 Commonwealth AveWine and beer store, deli foods, snacks, very popular local hangout for the tattoo/nose ring crowd.
Legion Brewing
1906 Commonwealth AveSample local brews
Resident Culture Brewing Company
2101 Central AveSample Local Brews
Catawba Brewing Company Charlotte
933 Louise AveSample Local Brews