Coffee shop · Charlotte
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Black-owned café and bookstore celebrating West Side culture with espresso, zines, and regular gatherings. Highlighted by Axios Charlotte in its roundups of local Black-owned businesses and loved by neighbors for its welcoming energy.
Restaurant · Cherry
Oxtail meatloaf, greens, and fried chicken are popular dishes
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Sushi restaurant · Wilmore
Artisanal Japanese dishes including sushi, ramen, and yakitori
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Sandwich shop · West Charlotte
Toasted sandwiches, salads, baked goods, and milkshakes
Hotel · Central Business District
Chic hotel with South American cuisine, rooftop bar
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Ramen restaurant · South End
Creative ramen & Japanese eats with outdoor seating
Mexican restaurant · Fairmeadows
Eclectic Mexican fare, housemade tortillas, and creative cocktails
Bowling alley · Charlotte
Casual American venue with bowling, games & creative drinks
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Italian restaurant · SouthPark
Handmade pastas, fresh mozzarella, classic Italian dishes
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New American restaurant · Ashbrook
Open kitchen featuring house-made pasta, fresh ingredients
Pizza restaurant · NoDa
Huge, foldable NY-style slices with crisp, garlicky crust.