Midnight Diner

Diner · Second Ward

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"Perched on the side of Charlotte’s Uptown, the Midnight has always looked the part, with its chrome exterior, red booths, retro lights, and a hint of red neon. The original location — near plenty of bars and across from a men’s club — made it a late-night favorite. The old location is now being redeveloped, so it’s moved to an even better location, right in the center of the city across from the Spectrum Center. The menu is still spot-on, with breakfast all hours (if you get the pecan Belgian waffle, ask for the warm honey butter) and all the classics, from chicken and waffles to 10 kinds of burgers." - Sara Akhavan, Kay West, Matt Lardie, Kathleen Purvis, Nikki Miller-Ka

13 Can’t-Miss Iconic North Carolina Diners

420 E Trade St, Charlotte, NC 28202 Get directions

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