Best food and drink spots in Charlotte, according to locals
Charlotte is one of the most popular and fastest growing cities in the South with countless restaurants, coffee shops and bars with even more on the way.
But a new report is shedding light on which ones are the best around town — according to locals.
Nextdoor, the online neighborhood network, released the winners of the 2023 Neighborhood Faves awards, highlighting the best businesses “most loved by locals” around Charlotte and other cities across the country.
“The 2023 Neighborhood Faves winners truly represent the heart and soul of their respective communities, exemplifying exceptional quality, service, and dedication,” said Sarah Friar, Chief Executive Officer for Nextdoor.
Here are the local food and drink spots voted best in Charlotte by local residents:
2023 Neighborhood Faves awards in Charlotte
Asian Restaurants
Location: 3019 Shamrock Dr, Charlotte, NC 28215
Location: 1717 Sardis Rd N #6-A, Charlotte, NC 28270
Location: 4722 Sharon Rd F, Charlotte, NC 28210
Bars
Location: 8400 Bellhaven Blvd # H, Charlotte, NC 28216
Location: 8709 Arbor Creek Dr, Charlotte, NC 28269
Location: 7824 Fairview Rd, Charlotte, NC 28226
Breakfast & Brunch Spots
Café Monte French Bakery and Bistro
Location: 6700 Fairview Rd #108, Charlotte, NC 28210
Location: 617 S Sharon Amity Rd, Charlotte, NC 28211
Location: 4429 Central Ave, Charlotte, NC 28205
Coffee Shop
Location: 380 S College St, Charlotte, NC 28202
Location: 136 E. 36th St,Charlotte, NC 28205
Location: 4321 Park Rd, Charlotte, NC 28209
Location: 7715 Pineville Matthews Rd, Unit 34B Charlotte, NC 28226
Starbucks (Davis Lake Parkway location voted as favorite for Nextdoor awards)
Location: Multiple
Location: Multiple
Dessert Shop
Location: 4245 Park Rd, Charlotte, NC 28209
Location: 1115 N Brevard St, Suite 4, Charlotte, NC 28206
Location: 380 S College St, Charlotte, NC 28202
Location: 136 E. 36th St,Charlotte, NC 28205
Location: 4321 Park Rd, Charlotte, NC 28209
Location: 7715 Pineville Matthews Rd, Unit 34B Charlotte, NC 28226
Location: 901 Pecan Ave, Charlotte, NC 28205
Go-To Restaurants
Location: 5346 Docia Crossing Rd, Charlotte, NC 28269
Location: 8400 Bellhaven Blvd # H, Charlotte, NC 28216
Location: 8512 Park Rd, Charlotte, NC 28210
Italian Restaurants
Location: 5346 Docia Crossing Rd, Charlotte, NC 28269
Portofino Italian Restaurant (Park Road and Eastway Drive locations voted as favorite for Nextdoor awards)
Location: 5126 Park Road, Charlotte, NC 28209
Location: 8128 Providence Road #100, Charlotte, NC 28277
Location: 3124 Eastway Drive #500, Charlotte, NC 28205
Mexican Restaurants
Cabo’s Mexican Cuisine & Cantina
Location: 6676 Carmel Rd, Charlotte, NC 28226
Location: 6401 Carnegie Blvd #8a, Charlotte, NC 28211
Location: 7340 Smith Corners Blvd, Charlotte, NC 28269
Location: 116 E Woodlawn Rd, Charlotte, NC 28217
Check out the full list of grocery stores, gyms and other businesses in the Charlotte area that are top rated by local residents.
This story was originally published July 24, 2023, 6:00 AM.
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