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‘Charlotte, it’s go time’: Mike’s Vegan Grill opens in University City

Mike’s Vegan Grill is located at 440 E McCullough Drive #123.
Mike’s Vegan Grill is located at 440 E McCullough Drive #123.

A new option for plant-based eating is open in the University City area of Charlotte. Mike’s Vegan Grill is set to start serving up a variety of sandwiches, hot dogs and more.

The Greensboro-based restaurant that got its start in a food truck kicked things off by opening with a party Saturday, Jan. 27. Mike’s Vegan Grill opening. DJ Trap was set to spin tunes from 11 a.m.-9 p.m., with prizes and food flowing.

The news came the same week as longtime vegan restaurant Living Kitchen announced it would close in South End after 12 years.

Mike’s Vegan Grill is opening a location in Charlotte’s University City area in late January.
Mike’s Vegan Grill is opening a location in Charlotte’s University City area in late January. Mike’s Vegan Grill

What to expect

Mike’s makes vegan versions of favorite comfort foods such as burgers, sandwiches, tacos and quesadillas.

Make sure to check out its top sellers, paired with a side of seasoned fries, of course. They include:

  • Philly cheesesteak
  • Carolina Burger (Hawaiian bun, homemade chili, American cheese, coleslaw, diced onions and special sauce)
  • Columbiana hot dog (sliced pineapple, crushed potato chips, pepper jack cheese and special sauce).
Mike’s Vegan Grill will open a location in Charlotte’s University City area.
Mike’s Vegan Grill will open a location in Charlotte’s University City area. Mike's Vegan Grill

The restaurant also offers homemade lemonade and milkshakes, as well as dessert.

Mike’s Vegan Grill will open a location in Charlotte’s University City area.
Mike’s Vegan Grill will open a location in Charlotte’s University City area. Mike's Vegan Grill

Mike’s Vegan Grill

Location: McCullough Commons, 440 E McCullough Dr #123, Charlotte, NC 28262

Menu

Cuisine: Vegan, plant-based

Instagram: @mikesvegangrill

Hours: 11 a.m.-9 p.m. daily

This story was originally published January 17, 2024 at 4:48 PM.

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