Uptown Yolk
Restaurant · Second Ward ·
Chicken & waffles, shrimp & grits, sweet potato waffles
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The corner of Catherine and, 1220 S Tryon St, Winnifred St #500, Charlotte, NC 28203 Get directions
$20–30
Chicken & waffles, shrimp & grits, sweet potato waffles
The corner of Catherine and, 1220 S Tryon St, Winnifred St #500, Charlotte, NC 28203 Get directions
$20–30
"A casual breakfast-and-brunch spot known for classic morning fare plus signature 'Yolk Way' items such as shrimp and grits with smoked gouda, jerk shrimp, and a Belgian waffle served with chicken wings." - Lydia Mansel Lydia Mansel Lydia Mansel is a writer with more than eight years of experience editing and writing for both brands and online publications—with a particular focus on travel, fashion, and lifestyle. She’s also the founder of the travel site justpacked.com. Travel + Leisure Editorial Guidelines
"The BayHaven Restaurant Group reopened its breakfast cafe with abundant pops of color and a splashy design in Southend. The bar is a focal point and big seller, with mimosas for $5 on Fridays. The red pepper jam on the breakfast sandwich is a standout, and the jerk shrimp brings grits to a new level." - Kayleigh Ruller
"Beloved breakfast eatery Uptown Yolk will reopen in a larger South End space, returning favorites like chicken and waffles, cheesy grits, French toast, and a range of breakfast sandwiches." - Erin Perkins
"At Uptown Yolk, owners Gregory Collier and his wife Subrina saw downtown Charlotte’s pedestrian and office population collapse — going from hundreds of thousands of people nearby to almost none — and had to close the restaurant because the downtown lunch-and-dinner traffic vanished." - Matt Lardie
"A popular breakfast joint located inside a public market known for inventive, playful morning dishes that showcase the chef’s signature creativity and brunch-focused fare." - Jenn Rice