Jonathan's Guidebook
Drinks (coffee and breweries)
Within walking distance, the Hobbyist serves coffee, tea, and rotating beers on tap. They also have a small market for beer and wine to go. Very friendly staff.
12 locals recommend
The Hobbyist
2100 N Davidson StWithin walking distance, the Hobbyist serves coffee, tea, and rotating beers on tap. They also have a small market for beer and wine to go. Very friendly staff.
Birdsong Brewing Company
1016 N Davidson StThe Jalapeño Pale Ale is my favorite!
Good Morning Vietnam coffee lager is the best. Great rooftop bar when open.
14 locals recommend
The Chamber by Wooden Robot
416 E 36th StGood Morning Vietnam coffee lager is the best. Great rooftop bar when open.
Food scene
5 minute drive. Great place for lunch or hanging out. Over 10 order at the counter restaurants as well as a brewery and Mexican restaurant. Try a boxcar Betty chicken sandwich!
194 locals recommend
Optimist Hall
1115 N Brevard St5 minute drive. Great place for lunch or hanging out. Over 10 order at the counter restaurants as well as a brewery and Mexican restaurant. Try a boxcar Betty chicken sandwich!
Within walking distance, great casual restaurant with an eclectic menu
8 locals recommend
The Degenerate
2116 N Davidson StWithin walking distance, great casual restaurant with an eclectic menu
Get a spot reserved before going, swanky small plates. The pork belly tacos are a must!
159 locals recommend
Soul Gastrolounge
1500 B Central AveGet a spot reserved before going, swanky small plates. The pork belly tacos are a must!
Fahrenheit Charlotte
222 S Caldwell StUpscale restaurant with the best views in the city
Snooze an AM Eatery
1331 Central AveFavorite place for brunch nearby!
Sightseeing
The white water center is a must when visiting, something for everyone. They have kayaking and ropes courses if you’re adventurous, but it’s a great place to grab a beer, go for a walk, or people watch.
59 locals recommend
Whitewater Center Parkway
Whitewater Center ParkwayThe white water center is a must when visiting, something for everyone. They have kayaking and ropes courses if you’re adventurous, but it’s a great place to grab a beer, go for a walk, or people watch.
Neighborhoods
Millennials, breweries, and hip restaurants. Great walkable vibe— parking can be tough
208 locals recommend
South End
Millennials, breweries, and hip restaurants. Great walkable vibe— parking can be tough
Right up the street, good restaurants with an artsy vibe. You’ll often find musicians and artists selling work on the street.
355 locals recommend
NoDa
Right up the street, good restaurants with an artsy vibe. You’ll often find musicians and artists selling work on the street.
Plaza Midwood
A 5 minute drive, popular area for bars and restaurants