Stephanie’s guidebook
Neighborhoods
Plaza Midwood is our neighborhood! Plenty to do, see and eat here! Walk around and enjoy!
183 locals recommend
Plaza Midwood
Plaza Midwood is our neighborhood! Plenty to do, see and eat here! Walk around and enjoy!
NoDa is an artsy area - filled with galleries, shops and some of the yummiest food!
355 locals recommend
NoDa
NoDa is an artsy area - filled with galleries, shops and some of the yummiest food!
South End has a lot of restaurants and bars. The rail trail (along the light rail) runs through most of SouthEnd and is a cool way to explore via foot, scooter, bike etc and make stops along the way!
208 locals recommend
South End
South End has a lot of restaurants and bars. The rail trail (along the light rail) runs through most of SouthEnd and is a cool way to explore via foot, scooter, bike etc and make stops along the way!
Food scene
Cool family-friendly brewery within walking distance of our place.
44 locals recommend
Resident Culture Brewing Company
2101 Central AveCool family-friendly brewery within walking distance of our place.
Snooze an AM Eatery
1331 Central AveSuch a yummy breakfast spot!
Notoriously known for their breakfast, this is the place where you will find all of the locals. If it's a nice morning, be sure to hit it up for patio brunch!
52 locals recommend
Zada Jane's Corner Cafe
1601 Central AveNotoriously known for their breakfast, this is the place where you will find all of the locals. If it's a nice morning, be sure to hit it up for patio brunch!
Our favorite local coffee spot - delicious coffee (try the oat milk latte!) and yummy food (think avocado toast, pastries, etc.) Friendly staff, good work space and nice outdoor area.
30 locals recommend
Undercurrent Coffee
2012 Commonwealth AveOur favorite local coffee spot - delicious coffee (try the oat milk latte!) and yummy food (think avocado toast, pastries, etc.) Friendly staff, good work space and nice outdoor area.
One of our favorite date night spots in the area - great cocktails and tapas!
159 locals recommend
Soul Gastrolounge
1500 B Central AveOne of our favorite date night spots in the area - great cocktails and tapas!
Legion Brewing
1906 Commonwealth AveLocal brewery - great spot in the neighborhood to hang out
Some of the best bbq in town! Definitely check it out for an easy bite!
179 locals recommend
Midwood Smokehouse
1401 Central AveSome of the best bbq in town! Definitely check it out for an easy bite!
A lot of locals and hipsters hang out here - can enjoy beer or wine, as well as sandwiches made in house (breakfast and lunch.)
75 locals recommend
Common Market
2007 Commonwealth AveA lot of locals and hipsters hang out here - can enjoy beer or wine, as well as sandwiches made in house (breakfast and lunch.)
YAFO Kitchen
1331 Central AveDelicious Mediterranean-inspired eatery
Bistro La Bon
1322 Central AveGreat spot for nice cocktails and small plates
Small, local brewery - intimate feel and tasty beer (known for their small-batch beers.)
7 locals recommend
Pilot Brewing
1331 Central AveSmall, local brewery - intimate feel and tasty beer (known for their small-batch beers.)
One of our favorite restaurants, located in the neighborhood of NoDa which is just a couple miles away.
115 locals recommend
Cabo Fish Taco
3201 N Davidson StOne of our favorite restaurants, located in the neighborhood of NoDa which is just a couple miles away.
The best French bakery - full of character and so many tasty treats!
202 locals recommend
Amélie's French Bakery & Café
136 N Davidson StThe best French bakery - full of character and so many tasty treats!
Local bakery (walkable, approximately half a mile away) and so good! Try their cakes or macaroons if you aren't sure where to start
19 locals recommend
Villani's Bakery
901 Pecan AveLocal bakery (walkable, approximately half a mile away) and so good! Try their cakes or macaroons if you aren't sure where to start
Great space! Both indoor and outdoor seating - a wide variety of vendors, from coffee to sweet treats to a brewery and everything in between!
194 locals recommend
Optimist Hall
1115 N Brevard StGreat space! Both indoor and outdoor seating - a wide variety of vendors, from coffee to sweet treats to a brewery and everything in between!
Pinhouse
2306 Central AveAwesome self-pour tap room! Even had duck pin bowling!
Things to Do!
Such a fun place to spend the day, whether it's kayaking, rafting, paddle boarding or enjoying beer/food and music!
405 locals recommend
U.S. National Whitewater Center
5000 Whitewater Center PkwySuch a fun place to spend the day, whether it's kayaking, rafting, paddle boarding or enjoying beer/food and music!
Be active and enjoy Charlotte! Ride, walk or run along the rail trail and make some stops to enjoy food or drinks along the way!
10 locals recommend
Charlotte Rail Trail
Charlotte Rail TrailBe active and enjoy Charlotte! Ride, walk or run along the rail trail and make some stops to enjoy food or drinks along the way!