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These 10 Charlotte, North Carolina Breakfast Spots Stand Out For Their Food And Morning Favorites

A breakfast counter in Uptown Charlotte never locks up for the night. It serves scratch comfort food around the clock in a room styled like an old railroad car. Yes, you can order shrimp and grits at 3 a.m. Across town, a Greek family diner has been flipping eggs since...

Charlotte, NC · 3d

Charlotte Observer

Popular burger chain wants to turn an Arby's into its next Charlotte restaurant

Midwestern burger chain Culver’s is eyeing Mint Hill for its next restaurant. The fast-casual spot wants to bring its famous Butter Burgers and frozen custard to 6200 Wilson Grove Road, near the Lawyers Square Shopping Center, according to a service site plan filed with the city. The site is currently home to a closed Arby’s. Plans call for the latter to be converted into a new Culver’s restaurant “with associated drive-thru, parking and utilities.” CharlotteFive reached out to Culver’s for more information on Monday, Nov. 2, and was awaiting a response. The chain has several existing Charlotte-area locations, including spots in Belmont, Indian Trail, Kannapolis, Mooresville, University City and the Olde Whitehall area. Culver’s also has an outpost in Fort Mill, and the chain plans to open another in nearby Rock Hill , according to its website. Launched in 1984, the Wisconsin-born brand serves made-to-order Butter Burgers alongside crinkle-cut fries, crispy chicken, fish and frozen custard flavors that rotate daily. A Charlotte burger spot is days away from closing. Here’s why & what’s next Its cheese curds are just as famous. The restaurant recently hosted its second annual “Curdtoberfest,” a monthlong celebration dedicated to the deep-fried snack. “The best celebrations

Charlotte, NC · 3d

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Fresh Sushi, Octopus, And Peking Duck Draw North Carolina Seafood Lovers To This All-You-Can-Eat Charlotte Buffet

Some Charlotte families have been coming back to the same buffet since 2014, and that kind of loyalty says a lot. One spot on the east side of the Queen City keeps pulling in seafood fans, sushi seekers, and people who simply want a little bit of everything on one plate.

Charlotte, NC · 5d

Charlotte Observer

Chipped paint and dust: 3 Charlotte restaurants receive Bs for sanitation

Three restaurants scored lower than an “A” during sanitation inspections in Mecklenburg County between Oct. 30 and Nov. 5. Food For Thought The restaurant received 89% on Oct. 30. Violations included: Buildup on equipment Handwashing sink used for other purposes Incorrect food storage Incorrect cooling Broken tiles and chipped paint Food For Thought is located at 5700 Westpark Drive in Charlotte. This was the first grade lower than an “A” for the restaurant. Ruby Tuesday The restaurant received 87.5% on Nov. 2. Violations included: Handwashing sink used for other purposes Raw animal foods stored incorrectly Food stored at too high a temperature Cracked tiles Incorrect date labelling Ruby Tuesday is located at 8905 Red Oak Blvd. in Charlotte. This was the first grade lower than an “A” for the restaurant. 800 Degrees Woodfired Kitchen/Bar One Lounge The restaurant received 88.5% on Nov. 3. Violations included: Handwashing sinks inaccessible Soiled pans stored as clean Incorrect cooling Hot foods not held at right temperature Food and dust build up on the walls Unlabeled working containers 800 Degrees Woodfired Kitchen/Bar One Lounge is located at 6815 Phillips Place Ct., Unit A1, in Charlotte. It received another “B” in 2025. Mecklenburg County sanitation scores

Charlotte, NC · 23h

fastfoodclub.com

Rutherford College, NC · 4d

Ask Around North Carolina’s Foothills About Ribs And Folks Send You To This Smokehouse Open Just Three Days A Week

Mention ribs to almost anyone in the North Carolina foothills, and the same answer tends to come back fast. The odd part is that the place they point to keeps its doors shut four days out of every week. Folks plan whole weekends around Thursday, Friday, and Saturday just to...

Charlotte Observer

Southern Living called this stretch of Charlotte road underrated for a food crawl

Southern Living has called South Boulevard “the South’s most underrated food crawl” for its diverse collection of eateries. Here are the restaurants the magazine lauds along the stretch: Coffee and pastries La Greka Coffee Shop Named for an Italian-style moka coffee pot, La Greka is nestled inside a Compare Foods. Panaderia offerings and tacos are available at the counter, along with caffeinated classics. Southern Living recommends the Carribbean Latte, topped with coconut flakes. Vicente Bistro The viennoiserie offers a variety of classic pastries, such as pan au chocolat and ham and cheese croissants, but co-owner Sam Chappelle recommended the coffee rolls — orange-espresso spirals in the style of a cinnamon roll — to Southern Living. The magazine also recommended Sumaq Coffee and Folia , which becomes a cocktail bar in the evenings. Mexican Maria’s Mexican Restaurant Maria’s is woman-owned and colorfully painted with bright, Latin American murals. A recent CharlotteFive article commends it for quality, cheap eats. Southern Living’s article recommends the ramen and tacos, but Maria’s is also well known for birria quesadillas. The magazine also recommended Tacos El Nevado , Compa Tacos , La Lima Sangucheria for bowls and sandwiches, Raíces for Oaxacan and cocktails and The Story

Charlotte Observer

A young chef in Charlotte, praised by Michelin, weaves a story worth tasting

The moment a cut of heritage pork belly or the jumbo shrimp hits the pan isn’t the moment the meal begins at The Story of Mi Cariño , the South End restaurant that opened in January. Turn the page back 20-some years, and you’ll see how deep the roots go. After all, the story of chef Hector Gonzalez-Mora and The Story of Mi Cariño are inextricably intertwined. It starts with his childhood memories in Los Angeles. Then his teenage years in Huntersville. And now, the latest chapter — as the 34-year-old winner of the 2026 Michelin Guide American South Young Chef Award , an honor that recognizes chefs with exceptional potential who are already “ making waves .” Gonzalez-Mora is following in the footsteps of culinary royalty. Last year, which was the first time the award was given in the South, the honor went to 22-year-old E.J. Lagasse, who is the youngest chef ever to lead a two Michelin star restaurant, Emeril’s in New Orleans. He’s also the son of superchef Emeril Lagasse. For Gonzalez-Mora, claiming the Young Chef Award in the guide’s second year in North Carolina is no small feat. Neither is landing a new restaurant that’s rooted

Charlotte, NC · 7h

thecharlotteweekly.com

Union County Restaurant Inspections (Oct. 29-Nov. 4)

The Union County Health Department inspected these restaurants from Oct. 29 to Nov. 4:. • Southern Char and Smoke, 7870 Idlewild Road – 96.5. • Country Club of the Carolinas, 1108 Firethorne Club Drive – 98 Monroe. • Ay Caramba, 650 W. Roosevelt Blvd. – 94.5. •...

Union County, NC · 1d

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Bonefish Grill Closes Birkdale Village Restaurant in Huntersville

Bonefish Grill has permanently closed its Huntersville Birkdale Village location, ending 14 years of operation at the Lake Norman shopping plaza. According to a Charlotte Business Journal report, the restaurant posted a sign on its door reading “Now Closed.” When called, the restaurant answered with a message saying the location was permanently closed.

Charlotte, NC · 3d

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Publix opens a new store in Union County: See inside

WESLEY CHAPEL, N.C. (WBTV) - Publix welcomed shoppers to its newest Union County location this week. The 50,325-square-foot store opened Wednesday, Nov. 4, at the Village Commons shopping center on Weddington Road in Wesley Chapel. Officials said the store includes traditional grocery departments — deli, produce, bakery, meat, seafood, and...

Union County, NC · 1d

Mens Journal

Restaurant Workers Say Their SSNs Were Used to Pay Undocumented Migrants

Two former Firebirds Wood Fired Grill employees in Huntersville, North Carolina, allege their Social Security numbers were used to employ other workers after they left the restaurant—one reportedly finding $20,000 in wages he never earned on his W-2. Police are investigating, and Firebirds says it is cooperating.

Huntersville, NC · 2d

Charlotte Observer

More than 50 Charlotte restaurants have closed in 2026. These are the latest

Charlotte’s restaurant scene keeps growing , but 2026 also has brought a long list of goodbyes. From beloved neighborhood spots to chain locations, here are the most recent closings and the stories behind them. 🍽️ READ THE FULL STORY: Lost but not forgotten: Charlotte-area restaurants, bars closed in 2026 🍖 Kannapolis loses a BBQ spot: Towel City Tavern, the beer, bourbon and barbecue joint, closed in late September after two years. No reason was shared. 🥡 A quick run at Latta Arcade: Meal-prep service Dank Bowl opened June 2 inside Knowledge Perk Coffee uptown and closed in early October , ending a short stint serving health-focused chef-made bowls. 🍳 Fall chain exit: Bob Evans closed its only Charlotte location on Statesville Road near Northlake Mall this fall , following the earlier closure of its Rock Hill restaurant. 🍷 Wine bar shuttered: Foxcroft Food & Wine Bar wrapped up its Birkdale Village location on Oct. 10 after two years, but other locations remain. 🍺 South End says goodbye to Hoppin’: The self-pour taproom on Winnifred Street began winding down operations in October, months after its Rock Hill location closed May 30 following three years in business. 🎃 Late October farewells: Q’s

Charlotte Observer

Did a Charlotte nightclub really charge $6 for a to-go box? Here's what we know

A to-go box fee listed on a Charlotte nightclub receipt has sparked a viral debate about how much is too much to pay for a meal out. An Instagram user who goes by the name Her Soles reposted a photo of a receipt from STATS Charlotte , which included a $28 dollar charge for Cajun chicken alfredo – and a $6 charge for a to-go box. It also included $1.02 service fee and 15% gratuity, bringing the total bill to $43.27. “$43 for some Alfredo by itself?????” the caption reads. “$12.12 extra for gratuity, a to-go box and a service fee is crazy! I would have told them to keep it. I’ll eat somewhere else.” More than 700 people responded — and many agreed with the original poster — with several commenters saying they would have left the club rather than paying the fees. “$6 for a to-go box is criminal,” Ashley Boulos commented. “Imma stuff the alfredo in my pocket just to prove a point.” “The way I would’ve walked out with the plate and silverware, the glass too,” a user named Nelle wrote. But not everyone sided with the majority. “OK, I hear y’all but STATS food is

Charlotte, NC · 2h

Charlotte Observer

Charlotte restaurant inches closer to Davidson debut. When will doors open?

Rooster’s Wood-Fired Kitchen is bringing its seasonal, Southern fare to another Charlotte-area community. The restaurant from Noble Food & Pursuits is headed to Davidson, with plans to set up shop in the revamped Sadler Square Shopping Center, according to a social media post. Chef Kevin Darr, chief culinary officer for the restaurant group, said the restaurant is aiming for an early 2027 opening.

Charlotte, NC · 23h

thecharlotteweekly.com

South Charlotte Restaurant Inspections (Oct. 29-Nov. 4)

The Mecklenburg County Health Department inspected these food establishments from Oct. 29 to Nov. 4:. • La Sa Son by Winter, 4200 South Blvd. – 92.5. • 800 Degrees Woodfired Kitchen / Bar One Lounge, 6815 Phillips Place Court – 88.5. • Cook Out, 10645 Park Road –...

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Fast-Rising Burger Chain Plans to Flip Former Arby’s Location in Mint Hill

A Midwestern burger chain is eyeing Mint Hill for its next restaurant location. According to a Charlotte Observer report, Culver's, the Wisconsin-based ButterBurger chain, is targeting Mint Hill in a move that would repurpose a former Arby's building with a drive-thru. Culver's is eyeing the Mint Hill site at 6200 Wilson Grove Road, near the Lawyers Square Shopping Center, in a service site plan filed with the city.

Mint Hill, NC · 1d

qcitymetro.com

Brü opens first permanent location in Uptown

Husband and wife, Kareem and Engel Warren, have taken Brü from the cart to the counter. The couple opened the coffee business’s first permanent location Nov. 3 at 320 S. Tryon St. in Uptown, a little more than a year after Brü soft-launched at the Charlotte Regional Farmers Market.

Charlotte, NC · 2d

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EggBred Expands to East Charlotte: New Location Promises Fresh Breakfast Delights by 2027

Diners looking for a fast-casual breakfast/brunch spot will soon be able to eat at EggBred, located at Eastway Crossing in East Charlotte. According to the Charlotte Observer, the opening of EggBred is planned for sometime in 2027. The EggBred chain is known for freshly cracked breakfast items and homemade sauces, along with waffles, loaded breakfast burritos, and breakfast sandwiches.

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Peninsula Social District Hosting First Event

By Dave Vieser — The Peninsula Village Social District will host its first special event Saturday, Nov. 7, when it hosts “Mimosas and Motors” from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The event will take place in the parking lot between Peninsula Prime and H2 restaurants and feature a display of automobiles from AutoBarn Classic Cars of Charlotte.

Cornelius, NC · 1d

secretcharlotte.co

The merriest Christmas pop-up bar is coming to Charlotte this December—and you can join the waitlist now

Ever dreamed of stepping directly into the picturesque Christmas scenes from your favorite holiday films? This December, Foo Bar is getting a complete seasonal takeover to turn those holiday wishes into reality. The Jingle Bar is officially landing in Charlotte for a limited run from December 3rd through December 23rd....