12 Spots for an Exciting Lunch Break in Charlotte

"Is there anything more satisfying than picking up a dense, build-your-own-salad-bowl to-go on a work day for under $15? Work through the line at Yafo Kitchen, a fast-casual Mediterranean concept that shines as the local version of Washington, D.C.-based Cava. There are three locations — in Dilworth, in SouthPark, in Plaza Midwood — and the offerings consistently range from spreads (like babaganoush), to complementary toppings (like sumac onions), to add-ons (like roasted cauliflower), to rotisserie chicken and beyond. Build a grain bowl, build a salad bowl, or check out the signature items. Served with warm, fluffy laffah." - Katie Toussaint, Kathleen Purvis