Common Market

Just found out about this hidden gem. Better late than never. I’ve eaten at this place 3x in the last 4 days trying different things on the menu.. Every they recommend was absolutely delicious! Amazing customer service and nice atmosphere.

Common Market in Plaza Midwood is such a fun, eclectic neighborhood spot! They have a fantastic selection of beers, wines, and snacks, especially chips from all over. The sandwiches are fresh and packed with flavor, making it a great place for a quick lunch or a casual bite with friends. The laid-back vibe, quirky décor, and friendly staff make it a must-stop in Plaza Midwood.

I strongly dislike places that prompt you to tip but don't bring your food out, clean it up, or check in on you. Just pay your workers fairly dude and don't rely on customers. They throw your stuff on the counter by the window and you don't know when your specific order is ready for pick up (no buzzers or name calling). The food was delicious though and I like the concept of the bodega/brewery/diner mixed elements. There's board games to play and a nice outdoor patio/outdoor seating (both upstairs and downstairs). The loft is neat. Definitely Charlotte-y character.

Classic old school hang out place. Great deli and lots of beer choices you can drink on patio. One of the few places like this in Charlotte.

I've always heard of this place but never actually visited. We had parked right in front of this location, so as we decided to head home, we wanted to stop in and see what the place was all about. It's like a continence store as soon as you walk in, but the further you walk in, they have a bar with seating and then a section selling wines, beers, seltzers, and regular sodas to coffees and anything else you may find at a gas station. Outside of the store, they have an open patio with plenty of seating. A lot of people go and purchase their beverages and then come outside to sit drink and have a good time. It's a quirky cool place, and I'm all for it. Love the ambiance and concept of it. The employees and everyone were super friendly, and there were no issues at all. I will def be visiting again.

This was a really cool place with a chill vibe. We had sandwiches which were pretty good. They had a little bit of everything and had a really great choice of beverages. The coolers had some great captions which we thought were humorous. The cookies they sell are the bomb! Will def visit again when in Charlotte.

4.5/5 Service was great! Atmosphere is 10/10. Reminds me of being in someone's bedroom. It's a comfortable setting and I can see why locals flock here. The sandwiches are basic but good. The half star is for the sourdough bread. It's too reminiscent of plain white bread and slashes the quality of the sandwich. A decent sourdough with a real crust or significant flavor would take the deli section to the next level.

Great place! Tons of character and super friendly staff who were very patient with our party of eight. We had sandwiches. Counter service with convenience store drinks, chips, and snacks.

This place is awesome with something for everyone! They carry beer on tap, mimosas and fridge cases full of more beer and ciders. They have wine and sake as well as sodas too. The food is amazing!! They offer sandwiches and salads as well as a few appetizers that change and daily specials. The vibe is fantastic! You order at the bar then pick up at the window. They were moving orders along pretty quickly when we were there. The fried mushrooms were some of the best we've ever had!! Chill and relaxing with art throughout that adds to the overall vibe of the place. Only regret is not finding this place sooner!

Love common market and their bagels. They hit everytime. Staff is welcoming and love the vibe.

This is a good spot to grab a breakfast or lunch sandwich. After you order and wait for your food, there is time to browse the market. It is loaded with beer, wine, teas, and candies. They have a selection of retro candy and the market is jammed with memorabilia and other items to browse, while you wait. The food can take a bit if time , but it is freshly prepared. There is seating inside a the bar our outside. We have been here a few times for lunch and breakfast and the food was always very good. It is in the heart of Plaza Midwood !

I've always heard of this place but never actually visited. We had parked right in front of this location, so as we decided to head home, we wanted to stop in and see what the place was all about. It's like a continence store as soon as you walk in, but the further you walk in, they have a bar with seating and then a section selling wines, beers, seltzers, and regular sodas to coffees and anything else you may find at a gas station. Outside of the store, they have an open patio with plenty of seating. A lot of people go and purchase their beverages and then come outside to sit drink and have a good time. It's a quirky cool place, and I'm all for it. Love the ambiance and concept of it. The employees and everyone were super friendly, and there were no issues at all. I will def be visiting again.

This is the best Common Market in CLT. I wish they could've kept the Trivia nights but, the staff was pleasant when we ordered food. Snacks are the right price for this store. Come here if you want to have fun fun.

This is my go to spot for breakfast a sandwich! I always get a bacon egg cheese avocado on an Asiago bagel! I recommend calling to place an order because they get really busy with breakfast orders but it's worth the wait! This is an essential spot in plaza to get breakfast, lunch or drinks! It has a plethora of snack options too and trinkets. Super easy spot that will have something for everyone. A good amount of seating mostly outdoor and a fun grunge style of decor.

I got the pimento cheese, bacon, tomato sandwich. Pretty solid, I thought the bread and cheese were great. Tasted fresh made in house. The bacon was pretty thick, just a bit chewy for my liking. Girlfriend found a long 4-5inch hair in her sandwhich...yikes. Friendly staff, will be back.

I wasn't sure what to expect, the market is definitely a catch all! You can get beer, gas station snacks, convenience items, but the star is the great deli they have! Definitely a divey vibe with outdoor seating. Being from NJ originally, I don't expect much for bagel sandwiches in Charlotte and I'm still on the search for a quality bagel shop (aka the bagel is so good you don't need to toast it) however their bagel sandwiches are very good!! I actually loved that they pressed the bagel for this instance and created a really melts, decadent experience. I got the later hater, which has their pimento cheese, which was fire. The service was a bit slow, but they are slinging the sandwiches from scratch so definitely worth it! I'll definitely be back!!

Violently ill at the moment because Common Market's deli gave me chicken instead of vegan chicken. I haven't eaten meat in 5 years. I've been a regular at Common Market ordering this wrap often and will definitely not be going back now.

This Common definitely has a great vibe. You can always feel welcome and accepted here. Not only do they have a wonderful beer and wine selection, but their food menu is great. They also have some fun odds and ends gifts that are super unique and it's walking distance from lots of other plaza Midwood shops and restaurants if you are not feeling sandwiches.

Okay I mostly enjoyed our sandwiches- perfect greasiness for a Sunday AM. But there was something funky about the eggs that threw me off and I had to remove them from both of our menu items to enjoy. I'd like to go back from lunch and try their other options bc the eggs were not for me.

A market shop with good selections of wines and beer has no bottle opener for sale. Definitely losing an edge.

I absolutely love the Common Market! Every time I visit the studio around the corner, it's a must-stop for me. The Reuben sandwich is a personal favorite, and paired with their delicious tomato soup, it's a match made in food heaven. The quality of their ingredients and the friendly atmosphere make this place a gem. I can't recommend it enough!

Great sandwiches. The egg saiad at commonmarket location tasty -add bacon Plaza midwood favorite for sabdw

Food and coffee is really solid but insanely long wait times. Not worth waiting for unless you order an hour ahead.

In this picture is the breakfast samich with bacon egg and muenster cheese on a plain bagel. I ordered a blueberry bagel and when I called I was told that they really only have 3 kinds of bagels (plain, asiago and everything) The online ordering system has at least 6-7 options. When I mentioned it he apologized and said the website was wrong. Well I wish someone would have called or when I arrived just asked what type of bagel I wanted and at least I would have had an option. I'll try this place again hopefully I'll have a better experience.

Cool area. A lot of cool seating options, both indoor and outdoor. The restaurant stops serving food by 4 on Sunday's and Mondays. There are outlets and free wifi so a good place to work. It's located in Southend so great to walk here. You can order a drink from the bar, or grab one from the fridge. There are some wine options too so you could get a bottle and split it.

Fun space, had good food from deli. The main eating space is an outdoor patio that was unfortunately full of cigarette and cigar smokers at 2 pm despite signage stating no smoking during daytime hours. The policy wasn't enforced and there was nowhere to eat without choking down smoke.

I have been to Common market before just to drink so I was stoked to try a deli sandwich! I tried the spicy Turkey panini and It was delicious. It has banana pepper, pepper jack, and spicy Dijon mustard. It was the perfect size to fill me up but It wasn't tiny either! I can't wait to try more sandwich's in the future! In regards to atmosphere it's eclectic and busy which I love. There are bumper stickers and bobble heads and things everywhere! There is an inside bar with beer and wine on tap or you can grab a single beer from the fridge and drink It outside. Super cool, casual spot.

I've been hearing about the Common Market forever, and finally found myself on this side of town after a closing in Charlotte. Parking is limited, but try hard to find something because these sandwiches are worth the trouble. The place itself is a little hard to understand if you've never been there before. You go to the back wall to peruse the menu, you go back to the bar to order and then you pick up your food when called at the back again. I got the Chicken Salad Sandwich, and it is in my top 3 Chicken salads from a restaurant. So flavorful and perfectly paired with the bacon and the croissant. They also have a really great selection of novelty chips, I opted for Voodoo Chips from Zapps. The space is wonderful, with indoor and outdoor seating. The high ceilings and funky decor were a feast for my eyes. I cannot wait to go back!

Popped in this location bright and early one morning for their delicious breakfast bagel. This is their first location and definitely has some history. I ordered the Breakfast Capri on the Asiago Bagel. I love the items on their Capri options. The sundried tomato spread and goat cheese mixed together are amazing. I really like this bagel sandwich. This store seemed to have a lot of items available in the shop also. I didn't walk around much but I did notice they had a lot of the Rap Snack chip varieties. My sandwich was ordered and made super quick! Since it was first thing in the morning parking wasn't an issue either. Overall I was impressed with this location and will be back. Common Market - Commonwealth 2007 Commonwealth Ave Charlotte, NC 28205 (Review 514 overall, 58 in 2021)

So... I literally never complain but i think this will be my last time coming here. I've been coming here for years however recently I was a little confused but also disappointed. The atmosphere typically is ok, besides always having to ignore whatever mood the GM is in, the place is ok, is it overpriced, yes, however, a descent place in plaza that still had charm. Anyway, I come here for the food and enjoy the creative daily specials, I never leave hungry. Uhm... well that's totally changed!! Not only was I informed that Cherokee doesn't work there anymore but the food is bland, again overpriced and from the looks of everything... unclean. I watched the short light skin chubby guy cut things from the slicer without gloves... gross!! And the tall dude with the brown bob kept coughing, I nearly puked. The staff in the kitchen seem so unkempt and aloof, I thought buying something from the coolers instead of ordering from them would be a safe. Nope... some of the items in the cooler were expired or on its way to be expired. Again everything is overpriced but yet I still bought 2 sides. The chicken salad and hummus. Chicken salad salty and hummus runny and tasteless. Do yourself a favor and go somewhere else. The struggle to park now is not worth the struggle in the store. FYI... the bathrooms are disgusting... someone needs to be on top of that.

Great sandwich spot with even cooler drinks and snacks inside! Definitely recommend giving it a try.

Great selection of beer for both in house and to go drinking. Large seating area. Friendly staff. It's quieter than the surrounding bars which is how I like it.

How on Earth do they fit some much stuff into such a small space?!? Seriously they have a ton of cool and interesting stuff here. You want snacks, wine, weird random gadgets, deltas, anything. They have it. You want a fantastic beer selection, they have that too. You want to drink while you are shopping or just drink and hang out, yep you sure can. They also have an outdoor patio which provides excellent people watching.

We LOVE this place for breakfast. The food is always delicious and made with perfection. I recommend their turkey sausage for your meat... it has incredible flavor. My only advice is to just be prepared to wait. Even though it's a casual setting and you order/pay at the front, it takes pretty long to finally get your food. I recommend grabbing some pasta salad in the fridge or grabbing a bag of chips to munch on while you wait.

If you are looking for a good sandwich do not go here. I paid $13 for a club sandwich that I could have made better at home. The bread wasn't toasted and there was nothing to make the sandwich worth $13. The ambiance and service was good but me and the 2 people I went there with were very disappointed in how poorly the sandwiches were made.

My favorite drink and chill spot in Charlotte. Located in my favorite neighborhood Plaza Midwood I love it because it is eclectic mix of backgrounds and personalities. You have a wide selection of wine, beer, champagne and cider to choose from a cold/hot deli open for breakfast and lunch , and a massive chip wall. Theres also beers on tap if you dont want a bottle or can. The back patio is my favorite sometimes there's people playing music back there. On certain nights theres a DJ playing mixed. It just a cool vibe. Perfect for day drinking, late night drinking or just cause. There's plenty of bars to hop to and restaurants to ear from. (The Diamond is my favorite) This is also a great place to meet up with friends or meet new people. It's very easy to strike up a conversation here. Everyone is friendly and respectful.

Common Market in Plaza Midwood is such a dope neighborhood spot! They have some of the best coffee and quick but delicious eats! It's definitely no frills but it's a staple in the neighborhood and I love dropping by for something quick because I know it'll be great each time!

really cute place i wasn't expecting to discover today!! they have a deli, a large selection of alc and non alc drinks, lots of food, sammies, veggies. The environment is very ambient and the wifi is free. Seems like a place I would want to gatekeep as a local

A perfect example of Trump's shithole if there ever was one. Unfortunately, too many aristocrats think, "lets fire up the bulldozer and build an altar in our own image." And it's happening all over Charlotte. So before someone conspires for something grander, I suggest you meander CM's aisles, engage it's patrons, listen to its employees, grab a sandwich and ponder it's value. Places like CM add distinction to neighborhoods, adding culture and charm (OK, the bathrooms are not charming opting instead for artfully layered, unique reading material). Wanna experience Plaza Midwood before it's too late? Way up on my "Give 'em a whirl" meter. When finished here drop into the Thirsty Beaver and order up a round of suds.

This spot is solid for lunch/brunch, coffee and picking up some drinks. The patio is not my favorite spot to hang out in Charlotte (too much cigarette smoke for me) but there is definitely a community of people who love it and that's cool. The employees are always really, really nice and friendly. As for food, we like to go for the Sunday brunch (ends at 1 pm). I love the ranchero and the folks in the deli are always super gracious about the modifications I ask for. My husband loves the pimento cheese grilled sandwich (add bacon and tomato), as well as the pimento cheese grits. It's a Charlotte staple and I would definitely recommend a visit. I loved the South End location and am looking forward to them reopening in that area.

This olace also gets five stars because they have 903 from Texas. Love it, big slushy fan

Simply put, I am neither pierced, tattooed, nor hip enough to frequent this Common Market on a regular basis. Sure, I'll run in and out real fast to pick up some beers or lunch to go, with my head hung low so as not to attract attention. But, I never linger because I just can't handle the crowd that does hang out here. #iamold If you are slightly uncool and don't have a hip bone in your body like yours truly, might I suggest you check out the new Common Market Oakwold. Now, there is a place that I can (and do) hang out at multiple times per week!

When I think of Common Market, I think of "the symbol of Plaza Midwood". This place is a staple that is on the must-go list for anyone who comes to visit me from out of town. It not only has a great selection of drinks, silly novelties and of course the deli with great sandwiches, salads, sides and grits bowls, but its personality represents Plaza Midwood as a whole. Whether it is the art work memorializing iconic figures who have passed away, or the unisex bathrooms, CM represents Plaza Midwood at its core. A place where you come as you are, and better respect those around you or get the *fudge* out.

Ordered delivery because of the quarantine and got the MayMay sandwich, super delicious, hit the spot! I also got turkey and Swiss from their market. Thank you!

Came here in search of vegan breakfast but worried it wouldn't deliver since most of the places I've been to lately have no handle on it whatsoever. Walked in and was greeted by good vibes and hipsters. Always a good sign for vegan!! Went straight to the ordering counter and ordered the vegan special which was soysage, daiya cheddar, veganaise, spinach, tomato and hashbrowns on a spinach wrap and drumroll.....VEGAN GRITS! After I placed my order, I began perusing the shop while waiting for my order. I opted to pick up some lunch options from the cold case. I selected the garlic sesame noodles and vegan chicken salad. Then I took a lap around the store side. Some great options including fresh coffee and pastries. While perusing the drink cases I came across my favorite San Pelligrino pomegranate aranciata. SCORE!!!! Everything I purchased was just over $15! When I got my order I ran to the car to photograph and partake since the little seating they had was occupied. OMG it was the most delicious breakfast I've had as a vegan thus far!! The wrap was perfectly crispy from the panini press. The cheese and the veganaise gave a perfect creaminess--a texture I often miss as a vegan. The grits had the most perfect consistency and didn't need anything added. As a former cheese grits addict, it was unbelievable. And what better than my aranciata to wash it all down! Breakfast of champions! The garlic sesame noodles were absolutely amazing and I enjoyed the mock chicken salad as well, though I typically like mine with a little bit firmer of a texture.But the flavor was spot on! So happy I made it here finally! This will be my go to place for vegan breakfast going forward. Now just to find sit down vegan breakfast and vegan brunch!!

The J Wrap is where it is, y'all!!!!!! My goodness! This breakfast wrap is amazing! I chose the spinach wrap and turkey sausage the cheese, eggs and corn/bean deliciousness are all a part of the planned enjoyment. The Common Market is a "mood" as the people say, it's the hippest place I frequent in Charlotte. The staff is cool and the options for food and drink are fun. Also, they have Enderly Coffee on drip and y'all...that more than enough for me to fall in love.

I love, love, love this place. There are so many beers that you cannot find anywhere. The best part is the staff knows beer! They can guide you through the droves of beer and make stellar recommendations. The food here is really good too however, sometimes the wait can be a little long. It's a nice grab and go place but there is also seating inside and outside. Inside can be a little cramped with other shoppers but it wasn't bad.

This is a pretty cool spot! Good food, dope decorations, vintage candy. They have a huge sake, wine, and beer collection. The guy running the register at the store side didn't speak or ask if I needed assistance, nor did he do so with anyone else either... this place is eclectic and the hot food area is cool, and the people are friendly so I gave them a 3 star but the overall store needs improvements. Oh there's a eating area out front that's pretty cool as well.

This is the best Common Market Location. The rest absolutely, positively pales in comparison. So how dare they make more??? Everyone is welcome here, all ethnicities, genders, creeds...and the best part is no one is a stranger and you'll leave meeting someone new. If your a free spirit, open minded and love life then be here!!!!!

Love the vegan options and the grits when they're having a good day. The first time I got a vegan grits bowl it was waaaaay too salty. I was afraid to try it again, but this time was much better. Loaded with avocado and veggies and grits were creamy and delicious. Sandwiches are kinda eh in my opinion, but there's always a vegan special which is awesome. Food is hit or miss based on my experience, but I still think you should give it a try if something on their menu sparks you interest. Inside is cool, tons of snacks, drinks and coffee options to check out and try. Staff is chill and nice, they all wear masks now for covid and have plexiglass dividers between them and customers at the deli counter and register.

If you are going to make a sandwiches/wrap $11 then make it worth it!!!!! Super tiny and half the wrap isn't even used...... very very sad. Please do better.

I am not sure who doesn't love the Common Market. It is very much a "come as you are not matter who you are" type of place, which I absolutely love. The quintessential neighborhood gathering spot. The inside decor is quirky as are the food/drink offerings and the staff. They have a deli with great food as well as some great grab and go options, many from local vendors. I love grabbing the Pasta & Provisions offerings in the freezer to whip up quick dinner at home. They have any and every type of beer/wine known to man. Random chips, candy you name it. Aside from being a market, it is also the place to drink and chill. The patio is so much fun always and the inside has a little bar area. I love coming here, drinking for hours and mingling with strangers. Some great fun and conversation to be had.

A cool little shop with specialty beers, sake, wines and snacks. Also a nice selection of beer on tap. There is a deli area where you can get food, but it closes fairly early most days. Do not hang out front very long if you don't like cigarettes. The front patio is smoke-ville. The back patio is supposed to be smoke free, but people sneak I think. I prefer the back to the front, however. It's pretty loud inside, so good to stop & get beer to take home or just for a quick drink and maybe a snack, I love their snacks! Unique jerky, chips and various other items to choose for make it a good place for something to munch while enjoying a nice draught.

Want the long & short of it???? - OK so here is the short version: A fast quick and easy breakfast that really hit the spot. Very simple, no-fuss option that is definitely filling. Also, a great hotspot for the best collard greens in a jar you can find! - long version: so I am hungry but also need to make a quick food run for my favorite collard greens. The common market is the only place in town that I know of who carries the KW collard greens. So I arrive roughly at about 9:45 AM, and place my deli order first. The cashier who greeted me was very friendly and bubbly and was very patient as I placed my very first breakfast order here. I chose to go with the B fast Sammy with an order of hashbrowns. I like this option as you were able to choose your bread of choice, your protein, the cheese that you wanted, and was able to add additional veggies of choice. So I went with turkey sausage, scrambled eggs, American cheese, and added red and green bell peppers and red onions on croissant. I did not realize at the time, but my order of hashbrowns actually came with two hashbrowns in one pack. Once I placed my order at the deli, then I explored the store a little bit. I have been here before, but just have never ordered from the deli. I quickly was able to hone in on shelves right in front of the store as soon as you walk in that carried multiple jars of the KW collards. Once I grabbed my four jars at $12.99 per jar then I proceeded to go to the cashier at the front of the store where I paid for both my jobs in my deli order. Once I was done I went back to the deli grab my food and was out the door. The good: The breakfast was really good, filling, and I love the fact that the croissant had a nice crunch to it. They put both the croissant as well as the hashbrowns through the Panini machine. I only got through half of the sandwich and ate one hash brown before I started to get full. For any couples out there who eat conservatively, this would be a cool date spot where you could place one order and split it and still feel satisfied. The bad: I really did not care for the extra dose of DNA that was found on my breakfast sandwich. As soon as I opened up the package, there was a black curly piece of hair sitting right on the edge of my sandwich. I honestly could have gotten out and complained and requested that they remake my sandwich. But instead, I just tore the piece off and enjoyed my sandwich. I just chalked it up to a bad hairnet. ‍

I loved my experience here!! First impression wasn't great to be honest, but that's because it's in a kind of whole in the wall market building that looks a bit run down. The food and service was outstanding though! Really I don't have much to say other than the workers there went totally out of their way to help and make us happy, and that the food was amazing. I ordered the "Hot Mama" sandwich, and it couldn't have hit the spot more! Prices were good too. I paid like $6 for amazing food and service. I will definitely come back here next time I'm in Charlotte!

Went in for breakfast at 1:30 pm on a Sunday and was told they stopped serving breakfast at 1. I informed them that the website said 2. They told me I was looking at the wrong location and "it doesn't matter what the website says we aren't serving breakfast anymore." The service was awful and they lost our business. The employees behind the counter were very rude and unprofessional.

Tyler in the deli is the BEST! Whatever preference you want he is More than accommodating: the entire staff and atmosphere at Common Market is 1 in a million. 10/10 recommend!!!

I come to The Common Market fairly often. I usually get the same thing every time...chef salad with half turkey half ham. Once in a while I branch out and get a sandwich. I've tried a few on the menu and they are great. They always have some great specials, so don't forget to check out the board in the right when you walk in to order! There is also a great variety of chips, drinks and alcohol. If you want to sit and have a beer, they have a few in tap or you can buy a bottle/can and hang out on the patio. One of my favorite things are the ziplock bags of goldfish, Cheez-its and trail mix they have by the cash register. Best impulse item ever. Don't let the casual, scruffy decor fool you. The Common Market is an excellent place to grab breakfast or lunch. They get busy during the week, so try to go early or after 1pm to avoid the weekday lunchtime rush!