Can’t decide what sounds good to eat? Not in the mood to make reservations? Need a place the whole family will like? Then look no further because these Charlotte food halls are the perfect solution for those indecisive, can’t-make-up-your-meal kind of days.
The Bowl at Ballantyne
Ballantyne | 15119 Bowl St.
The Ballantyne Bowl recently joined Charlotte’s outdoor food hall scene, bringing with it 10 food vendors serving up everything from draft vanilla lattes to famous burgers. The Bowl offers a perfect opportunity to enjoy a variety of culinary delights while taking a stroll around the newly built outdoor shopping area.
Flavors to Expect
- Bossy Beulah’s – Classic fried chicken sandwiches, house-made pickles
- Flower Child – Customizable bowls, wraps, salads, veggies, grains, fruits and healthy proteins
- Fly Kid Fly – Draft vanilla lattes, cappuccinos, and creative signature beverages
- Harriet’s Hamburgers – Famous burgers, golden fries, and signature sauces
- Honeysuckle Gelato – Southern-inspired scoops, pints, gelato sandwiches and milkshakes
- North Italia – Modern Italian, scratch-made pasta
- OMB – Premium-quality beer with popular German fare and traditional American options
- Postino WineCafe – Wines, bruschetta, shareables
- Rooster’s – Seasonally inspired menus, wood-fired meat and vegetable dishes
- The Salty Donut (coming soon) – Ever-changing donut flavors, baked goods, crafted coffee
The Alley at Latta Arcade
Uptown | 320 S Tryon St.
The only thing better than having a variety of delicious eateries to choose from is making all those eats within walking distance of each other. Que the Alley at Latta Arcade, designed to bring together some of Charlotte’s best known chefs, bakers and (former) food trucks to a historic (and walkable) Uptown location.
Flavors to Expect
- BFF (coming soon) – Farm-raised burgers, toasted buns, with a wide array of toppings
- Biryani Bliss – Bold and traditional Indian food
- Crisp – Custom and signature salads with locally-grown produce
- Felix Empanadas – Hand-made empanadas, offering both savory and sweet flavors
- Jean’s Cold Drinks – Craft cocktails and mocktails
- Knowledge Perk Coffee Roasters (coming soon) – Small-batch coffee and baked goods
- Maneki (coming soon) – Local proteins and produce in traditional Hokkaido Japanese methods
- Nana Li’s by the Dumpling Lady – Dumplings along with other traditional Sichuan dishes
- Ohana Poke – Japanese and Hawaiian cuisine combined to create a mix of fresh seafood, vegetables, and rice
- Protagonist – Brewery with modern takes on classic beers
- Two Scoops Creamery – Homemade ice cream with over 100 different flavors
- 800 Degrees Carolinas – Craft pizza, salads, and wood-fired proteins
The City Kitch
University Area | 2200 Thrift Rd.
City Kitch was established on a simple idea: “Multiple menus, one roof” and that is exactly what they created. For guests, City Kitch is a hub of local chefs and restaurants to be explored. For food professionals, it is a shared kitchen filled with opportunity. This food-lovers destination offers both pick-up and delivery from their vendors.
Flavors to Expect
- Butler’s Carolina BBQ – Smoky, savory North Carolina BBQ
- Crav’n Caribbean – Authentic Jamaican food
- DK Malewa – Congolese cuisine like chicken, rice, and plantains
- DOZO – Classic Japanese cuisine, with a new American twist
- Mariah’s Taco Spot – Freshly made tacos and wings
- Mazali – Authentic Uzbek food with locally sourced ingredients
- Mem’s Thai Kitchen – Hand-made Thai comfort dishes
- Off The Block – Charcuterie, grazing tables, charcuterie cones, with locally sourced ingredients
- Queen City Cheesesteaks – Classic Philly cheesesteaks, wings, fries, and drink combos
- Restaurant Constance – No-concept restaurant where the seasons write the menus
- Taste of Vegan Soul – Plant-based vegan cuisine
Monarch Market
Uptown | 101 N Tryon St.
Deemed Uptown’s “Culinary Collective”, the 18,000-square-foot food & beverage destination offers a curated selection of options from locally owned and nationally acclaimed concepts. Monarch Market’s impressive variety of both flavors and venues makes it an ideal spot for new-comers and recurring dining guests.
Flavors to Expect
- Barley & Burger – Gourmet burgers, wings, nachos, and loaded fries
- Curry Gate – Traditional curry dishes, tandoori-style cooking, and fresh naan
- Dock Local – Lobster rolls, decadent lobster mac, and housemade pickles
- El Veneno – Traditiona Mexican tacos with unique flavors
- Focaccina – Authentic Italian flavors, homemade foccacia
- Just Chicken – Crispy, all-natural chicken and hand-cut fries
- Kabab2Go – Authentic Lebanese mezze, grilled kabab, shawarma, and Lebanese spices
- Kicks Deli – Classic and fresh sandwiches, salads, smoothies
- Kuya – Made-to-order rolls, customizable poke bowls, sushi crafting
- Maroon Market – Authentic Asian cuisine including dim sum, bao buns, and noodles
- Off The Hook – Fresh sea food and locally sourced ingredients
- Pasta Crush – Handcrafted and unique pasta dishes
- Seoul Good – Korean-style street food, “Kup-bap” (Korean rice dish) and renowned “K-Dogs” (Korean corn dogs)
Camp North End
300 Camp Rd.
Camp North End’s variety of indoor/outdoor stalls, food and drink spots, along with plenty of events and markets makes it one of those places in Charlotte that truly has something for everyone. Besides coffes, cocktails, and various cuisines, Camp North End offers a sit-down restaurant experience at multipe restaurants in the plaza, as well as a farmers market April through December.
Flavors to Expect
- Blasian Asian Way – Korean-inspired cuisine from locally sourced and organic ingredients, including award-winning bulgogi
- Canteen – Sangrias, Beer, Wine, Snacks
- Cork & Cap – Curated inventory of local breweries and world class wines
- Eggroll Company – Classic egg rolls and combos
- Gravity Sourdough Pizza Co. – Sourdough pizzas with house-made sauces/spreads and high-quality local ingredients
- Halal Street Food – Chicken and lamb over rice, kabobs, falafel, gyros, freshly squeezed juices, and desserts
- Hex Coffee, Kitchen, & Natural Wines – Japanese-inspired café offering coffee, signature mocktails, a natural wine selection and a full kitchen
- Hip Hop Smoothies – Fresh fruit smoothies
- La Caseta – Handcrafted Latin American food concepts
- Leah & Louise – Features modern interpretations of Southern classics that honor Mississippi river valley foodways
- Room Service – Unique craft cocktails and elevated dining in a relaxed environment
- Seemingly Overzealous Ice Cream – Dairy, egg, and gluten-free ice cream
- Soul Miner’s Garden – Loaded nachos, house-made tortilla chips, local ingredients
- Sours (coming soon)
- Tipsy Pickle (coming soon)
Urban District Market
NoDa | 2315 N Davidson St.
New to both the culinary scene and Charlotte, Urban District Market is supporting local and giving us plenty of opportunity to try some new bites. With 10 food stalls (and one being a bodega market), UDM offers Asian influences, a distillery meets brewery, and some of the best cuts of meat Charlotte has to offer.
Flavors to Expect
- & Coffee – Coffee, espresso, tea, and specialty drinks, Homemade Mochi Donuts, Croffles (croissant + waffles)
- BopBop – Build Your Own bop bowl with a savory protein and mix of fresh toppings
- Crispy Patty – Trademark crispy golden crust, sandwiches, salads, or rice plates
- HC Burger Company – Hand-chopped meat, grilled to create more flavorful juicy burgers
- KaUdon – Authentic Japanese Udon made from scratch, in-house daily
- LaBAratory – Part Soju distillery, part craft brewery
- Pasuta – Homemade Italian pasta and infused sauces
- Stuffed – Handheld dumplings that can be steamed, pan-fried or deep fried, savory or sweet
- Super – A bodega market offering specialty snacks, drinks, onigiri, bento boxes, and Grab & Go’s
- The Rare Butcher – Think steakhouse but without paying for the pretentious ambiance
The Market at 7th Street
Uptown | 224 E 7th St.
The Market at 7th Street is a non-profit food hall, retail space, and meeting place in Uptown Charlotte supporting small, women-owned, and minority-owned businesses. Deemed a place for breakfast, lunch, or dinner, Market at 7th has waffles for breakfast, dumplings for lunch, kettle corn for a snack, pizza for dinner, and much more.
Including a few secret menu items…
- Pork Roll Egg & Cheese from Geno D’s
- Salted Scotch Waffle from Sweet Crunch
Flavors to Expect
- Geno D’s Pizza – Family owned and operated business specializing in “Jersey Shore” style pizza
- HipHop Smoothies – Fresh fruit smoothies
- It’s Poppin! – 60 different flavors of kettle corn
- Mad Dash – Chef-driven sandwiches, tacos, loaded fresh cut fries, house-made chips, and more
- Mano Bella Artisan Foods – Authentic, artisanal Italian foods
- Momo Station – Intensely flavored dumplings with special hand-crafted sauce over them
- Not Just Coffee – Pour overs to finely executed espresso beverages
- Orrman’s Cheese Shop – Selection of local and regional cheeses and a thoughtfully curated selection of artisan products
- Resident Culture – Hop-forward beers
- Serengeti Kitchen – Traditional Tanzanian dishes with modern influences
- Sweet Crunch – Endless amount of variety in waffle choices
- The Social Cow (Opening March 1, 2025) – premium hand-scooped ice cream
Optimist Hall
Optimist Park | 1115 N Brevard St.
A staple to the CLT food emporium scene, Optimist Hall is known for its array of dining options, stylish bars, and specialty shops. The 20+ dining stall, 3-dine in restaurant hall sums up their vibe in just one sentence: “A happy place full of food and fun” which is exactly what we love to see.
Psst… the regular menu isn’t all Optimist Hall has to offer — give these Secret Menu hidden gems a taste-test the next time you find yourself at this CLT food spot(s):
- Jucy Lucy Cheeseburger from Harriets Hamburgers
- Truffles Fries from Papi Queso
- Affogato from Undercurrent Coffee
Flavors to Expect
- AVA Pizza – Authentic Italian eatery serving traditionally prepared Neapolitan pizza
- Bao and Broth – Asian street fare with a selection of steamed buns and ramen bowls
- Botiwala – Indian street grill inspired by the tea and kabab house
- Boxcar Betty’s – A Charleston-based chicken sandwich shop offering high-end sandwiches
- Enat Ethiopian Restaurant – Classic Ethiopian dishes like the stuffed pastry Sambusa, the stir-fried meat and veggies Tibs, and the spongy bread Injera
- Felix’s Handmade Empanadas – Hand-made empanadas, offering both savory and sweet flavors
- Harriet’s Hamburgers – Famous burgers, golden fries, and signature sauces
- Honeysuckle Gelato – Southern-inspired scoops, pints, gelato sandwiches and milkshakes
- Marina’s Tapas – Traditional flavors of Spain including small bites, fresh seafoods, bocadillos, flan, and more
- Noble Smoke – Premium, hickory-smoked meats and Southern sides
- Papi Queso – Upscale takes on the classic grilled cheese sandwich, along with other nostalgic favorites
- Schreiber’s on Rye – Deli and sandwich shop serving sandwiches inspired by the “iconic delicatessens”
- Suarez Bakery & Barra – Bakery and Cuban-inspired counter service spot dealing in pastries, sammies, coffees
- The Dumpling Lady – Authentic dumplings, noodles, and Sichuan street food made from locally-sourced ingredients
- Undercurrent Coffee – Exceptional coffees, teas, and light fare driven by the seasons
- Village Juice Co. – Organic raw juice and clean food cafe offering breakfast and lunch options
- Zukku – Customize your own sushi roll, burrito, and poke bowl, or choose from a menu of curated specialties
Gibson Mill Market
Concord | 305 McGill Ave NW
Focusing on American-made quality combined with a modern take on locally sourced goods, Gibson Mill Market is a one-of-a-kind dining and shopping experience. Gibson’s market is continuing to grow, but some notable vendors to check out include the Luck Factory Board Game Café, Cara’s cookies, and Neapolitan style pizza from Livy’s.
Flavors to Expect
- Cara’s Cookie Co. – Where cookie adventures await
- High Branch Brewing Company – Family-owned independent craft brewery and tap room
- Johnny Rogers BBQ & Burgers – Classic American comfort food
- Kunu Coffee – Artisinal coffee and tea using ethically-sourced beans, locally sourced A2 milks and organic syrups
- Livy’s Neapolitan Pizzeria – Neapolitan Style Pizzeria
- Luck Factory Games Board Game Café – NC’s Largest Board Game Library and Café
- Taco Street – Traditional, made from scratch, Mexican street-style food
- The Market Bar – Craft cocktails, wine, and beer
