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 locals recommend
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.
46 locals recommend
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 locals recommend
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.
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 locals recommend
Midwood Smokehouse
1401 Central AveBest barbecue in the hood. This is where President Obama ate when he visited Charlotte!
Intermezzo
1427 E 10th StHand made pizzas and eastern European specialty dishes.
Arts & Culture
Mint Museum Uptown
500 S Tryon StAmazing architecture, contemporary art and craft museum.
Amazing architecture, private collections of the best in modern art.
156 locals recommend
Bechtler Museum of Modern Art
420 S Tryon StAmazing architecture, private collections of the best in modern art.
Discovery Place Science
168 N Tryon StFantastic science museum, imax theater.
Edgy contemporary theater company. Always worth checking out.
6 locals recommend
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 locals recommend
The 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 locals recommend
Belk Theater at 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 locals recommend
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 locals recommend
Crowders Mountain State Park - Linwood Road Access
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 locals recommend
Daniel Stowe Botanical Garden
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 locals recommend
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