It goes like this: Hey! Let’s have lunch.
Yes! Perfect! Where do you want to go?
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….. (starts googling)
We’ve all been there and we’re here to help. We’ve rounded up all our favorite places in the Charlotte area to enjoy lunch with friends right now.
Myer’s Park & Eastover
Salted Melon Market & Eatery
815 Providence Rd & 100 W. Worthington Ave, Suite 107
Grab lunch at Salted Melon’s new Eastover location, or stop in to the original South End spot — either way, you’ll leave full and happy. The market at both locations provides convenient grab and go options. We love the turkey and prosciutto panini, sprouted salmon wrap and fall harvest salad, but you can’t go wrong with anything on the menu.
Napa on Providence & Napa at Kingsley
110 Perrin Pl & 1310 Broadcloth St, Fort Mill, SC
The Napa restaurants have a variety of great dishes, but the best deal is their Perfect Pair lunch. With this lunch combo, you can choose one main and one side from a set menu, which will cost less than $20 AND be served in 30 minutes. With options such as quiche, flatbreads, sandwiches, salads and fries on the menu, this is a delicious deal. Available exclusively Monday through Friday at lunch.
South End & Dilworth
Lebowski’s
1524 East Blvd
Lebowski’s offers a casual atmosphere for a delicious lunch. The all-day menu has salads, burgers, sandwiches, sliders, wraps, wings and tenders so there’s sure to be something for your entire lunch crew on the menu. Plus there’s a special each day, so depending on when you visit you can get deals on wings, beer, wine, burgers and more.
Toastique
1120 S Tryon St Suite 150
For a fresh, healthy lunch that will leave you feeling ready to conquer the rest of your day, head to Toastique in South End. The menu features gourmet toasts, smoothie bowls, cold pressed juices, smoothies, wellness shots and coffees/iced collagen lattes if it’s one of those days where you need a mid-afternoon pick me up.
Brooklyn Pickle
1021 Morehead Medical Drive Atrium Health Carolina Medical Center Building LCI2, 3rd Floor
This newly opened New York sandwich shop is a quick and delicious lunch. The store, which is located inside an Atrium Health building, includes sandwiches piled high with meats and cheeses, wraps, salads, chips and of course, pickles. In our opinion, you truly can never go wrong with a sandwich for lunch.
Sixty Vines
1415 Vantage Pk Dr #100
The beautiful interior of Sixty Vines is the perfect place to have a leisurely lunch. The modern wine bar has boards, small plates such as bacon-wrapped dates and burrata, salads, pizzas, pastas, and sandwiches. Pair your meal with a glass or flight of wine from the extensive wine list.
Uptown
Coquette
400 S Tryon St #101
If you’re looking for somewhere close to the office for an impressive business lunch, look no further than Coquette. This French inspired restaurant in Uptown serves a delicious lunch, with options such as the steak sandwich and salade du jardin. Or, if you’re looking for a mid day pick me up, head to the bar for oysters and champagne.
Duckworth’s Uptown
330 N Tryon St
Duckworth’s is a classic Charlotte spot to grab a casual lunch or dinner. There are pizzas, cheesesteaks, burgers, sandwiches, and wraps to choose from on the menu. Plus, the selection of appetizers is almost as long as the actual menu itself.
Plaza Midwood & Elizabeth
Rosemont Market & Wine Bar
1942 E 7th St #101-H
Rosemont Market & Wine Bar serves all your classic, light lunch fare. We love the little gem salad and chicken salad sandwich from this spot, but you can’t go wrong with any of the featured soups, salads, or sandwiches. Plus, Rosemont is great for a family lunch outing, as they have a kids menu, too.
YAFO Kitchen
Multiple Locations
YAFO Kitchen has locations throughout Charlotte, including in Plaza Midwood, making it an easy and convenient lunch destination. Pop in to YAFO during your lunch break to create a customizable bowl or pita, or select one of the featured chef entrees, like the stuffed avocado bowl or kibbeh pita tacos. Complete the meal with a side like mac and cheese or hummus, then bring your lunch back to the office or home.
Catalina Kitchen & Bar
1942 E 7th St #106
The lunch menu at Catalina Kitchen & Bar provides tons of options for a great meal. Whether you want something lighter, such as the soup of the day or a house salad, or something heavier such as a lobster roll or house made pasta, Catalina has you covered. Not to mention, there’s a full wine list and various handcrafted cocktails to pair with your meal, too.
Giddy Goat Coffee Roasters
1217 The Plaza
While a coffee shop might not be top of mind for lunch, if you’re in the Plaza Midwood area don’t miss Giddy Goat. Along with the delicious teas, lattes, and espresso drinks served, the menu also features a variety of empanadas. From spinach to chicken and everything in between, we love having a working lunch filled with the tasty empanadas at Giddy Goat.
Cotswold & Oakhurst
The Teal Turnip
1640 Oakhurst Commons Dr Suite 105
This chef-driven, food-focused, female-owned restaurant in Oakhurst is a great spot for any time of day. The menu rotates based on season, but you can expect the lunch menu to feature dishes such as truffle fries, salads, sandwiches and bowls. Sit outside on the patio or in the dining room for a delicious lunch.
Leroy Fox
705 S Sharon Amity Rd
Leroy Fox’s Cotswold (or South End!) location is the perfect place to stop by for lunch. Expect a selection of chicken sandwiches, burgers, wraps and salads on the menu. If you’re really hungry, fried chicken meals and entree portions of salmon, meatloaf, chicken stew and other options are available.
SouthPark
Reid’s SouthPark
4331 Barclay Downs Dr
Lunch at Reid’s is served Monday through Sunday from 11AM to 5PM. The extensive menu includes salads, sandwiches, wraps, soups and sides. We love to sit outside on the patio with a glass of wine and a delicious lunch dish at this location!
Calle Sol SouthPark
3100 Apex Dr
Calle Sol’s Plaza Midwood location has a popular cafeteria menu, but did you know the recently opened SouthPark location also has a sweet lunch menu? Available only during lunch time on weekdays, the SouthPark location has specials for just $9. The mouthwatering menu includes a Miami Cubano sandwich, a Peruvian chopped salad, fried rice and more.
Limani
6902 Phillips Pl Ct
Limani is a stunning restaurant located in the heart of SouthPark serving up delicious Greek fare. For lunch, choose among a wide variety of salads and light fare, like spanakopita, salmon kabobs, chicken souvlaki, and tomato salad. Or, opt for the $32 prix-fixe lunch menu that includes an appetizer, main course and dessert.
South Charlotte
Alley 51
10500 Centrum Pkwy, Pineville
For a unique lunch option, try the new Alley 51 in Pineville. This food court style hall offers street foods from China, Japan, Korea, Thailand, Vietnam and the Philippines, so your choices are plentiful. Plus, Alley 51 features a full-service cocktail bar with soju and sake inspired cocktails and international beers if you want to make it a boozy lunch.
Flower Child
15210 Bowl St #101
Stop into Flower Child at The Bowl, Ballantyne’s newest hot spot. The scratch made menu includes salads, bowls, protein entrees that come with two sides, wraps and more. There’s even a kid’s menu if you have the little ones with you for lunch, and a few desserts to finish your meal with something sweet.
Postino Wine Cafe
15210 Bowl St #103
If you have a bit more time for lunch and still want to visit The Bowl in Ballantyne, check out Postino Wine Cafe. Grab a glass of wine from the extensive wine list, build a bruschetta board, order a charcuterie board, and enjoy the beautiful restaurant space. If you’re looking for something a bit less heavy the menu of snacks is perfect for mid day bites and small plates.
Author’s Note: This article was written by Alex Maloney. You can find more of her Charlotte-related content on Instagram, @slicesandsushi.
