A new dessert option joins Charlotte restaurants with COVID-19 takeout, delivery
New COVID-19 cases are still on the rise in almost every state, and Gov. Roy Cooper has extended North Carolina’s safer-at-home order until 5 p.m. Jan. 29, while Charlotte restaurant owners express concern about staying afloat.
The winter weather is making it more difficult to enjoy outdoor patio dining, and we’re having to prepare to spend more time indoors. To save you from heading into another COVID-19-induced banana bread frenzy, Charlotte restaurants are offering takeout, curbside pickup and delivery. If you have the means, please support local for your next meal.
Starting Tuesday, you can even order Charlotte’s newest dessert option for contactless delivery. Yum Yum Crumbs — which offers cake cups built with cake crumbs — was originally planned as a storefront but has since shifted to a commercial kitchen and delivery structure.
The Black and native American-owned business was founded locally by Mitch Miller Jr. and Sarah Kennedy, who grew up on Native American reservations in New York. They have hired Laressa Rucker, who has worked at Amelie’s, Sunflower Baking Co., and other Charlotte spots, as executive chef.
Their cake cups allow customers to order desserts in individual portions, and include gluten-free, vegan and keto options. Flavors include Uptown Espresso, Yumfetti, Yummy In My Tummy Chocolate Cake and Incredible Caramel Crumb Cheesecake.
As a reminder, experts say there is no evidence of COVID-19 transmission through food or food packaging.
Ready to eat? We’ve rounded up — and will continue to update — a list for your reference:
300 East
300 East is offering takeout and curbside pickup for the regular menu, as well as family style options. Daily menu updates are posted to Instagram and Facebook. Call 704-332-6507 to verify hours or place an order. Right now, the restaurant is open Monday-Friday from 11 a.m.-9 p.m. and Saturday-Sunday 10 a.m.-9 p.m.
5Church
Takeout and delivery orders can be placed via Uber Eats, Postmates and Toast. Both dinner and brunch options are available.
American Burger Co.
American Burger Co. is offering delivery and pickup. Order online or via the American Burger Co. loyalty app.
Angry Ale’s
Angry Ale’s is offering delivery via Postmates or pickup when you call to place an order at 704-523-3663.
Alino Pizzeria
Alino Pizzeria is offering pickup when you order online. Pizzas, salads and desserts are all available to go.
Aria Tuscan Grill
Aria is open for curbside pickup from 5:30-9 p.m. daily. Pizza, hearty Italian entrees and dessert are all available when you order online.
Barcelona Burger and Beer Garden
Barcelona Burger and Beer Garden is offering pickup when you order online. Look for entrees such as burgers and chicken dishes, as well as soups, salads and desserts.
Barcelona Wine Bar
Takeout is available at Barcelona Wine Bar for both brunch and dinner from 4-10 p.m. Monday-Thursday; 4-11 p.m. Friday; noon-11 p.m. Saturday; and noon-9 p.m. Sunday. Order online.
The Batchhouse
The Batchhouse is selling pre-packaged boxes available for pickup. Order online.
Berrybrook Farm Natural Foods
Berrybrook Farm Natural Foods is serving juice and deli bar options. Call 704-334-6528 or email berrybrookfarm@bellsouth.net to place an order for curbside pickup.
Cafe Moka
Cafe Moka is open for pickup. Online ordering is preferred. Contactless payment is available in the shop.
Capishe: Real Italian Kitchen
Capishe is offering delivery through Doordash, as well as online carryout with a curbside pickup option. For curbside, share your name and car model for easy identification. At the Dilworth location, order by calling 980-819-9494, and pull up near the back door in the parking garage at the back of the building. If you prefer the SouthPark location, call 980-272-9791 to place an order and park in the lot.
Chef Alyssa’s Kitchen
Chef Alyssa’s Kitchen is offering takeout and delivery for its Family Table Meals. Each meal is made fresh daily with local ingredients. Order by 11 a.m. for same-day pickup or delivery. You can order either hot or cold, and seasonal rotating specials are available.
Chop and Chisel
Chop and Chisel is available for pickup or delivery. Order online.
Cuplux Coffee
CupLux has a drive-thru to get you your caffeine (and iced lemon loaf cake) fix from 7 a.m.-2 p.m. Monday through Friday and 7:30 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday and Sunday.
DeSarno’s
DeSarno’s is offering meal deals that feed 2-3 people and include a side of bread for $19.95. Look for options like eggplant parm, beef stroganoff and spinach mushroom pasta. Order online or call the store at 704-919-0112.
Dilworth Neighborhood Grille
Dilworth Neighborhood Grille is open for takeout from 11 a.m. to midnight daily. Order online for pickup.
Dogwood Southern Table & Bar
Dogwood is offering curbside pickup from 5-9 p.m. Monday-Thursday and 5-10 p.m. on Friday and Saturday. There’s also a family dinner menu available for curbside pickup. Order online.
The Dunavant
Curbside pickup has begun. You can call the restaurant at 980-355-0125 to place your order. View the to-go menu online.
Earl’s Grocery
Earl’s Grocery is offering pickup and curbside to go. Sandwiches, salads, beer, wine, desserts, coffee and more are available when you order online.
Eddie’s Place
Eddie’s Place is open for contactless curbside pickup or delivery via Doordash. For curbside pickup, text EDDIES to 33733, call the restaurant at 704-442-0247 or order online via ChowNow.
Flower Child
Flower Child will offer both curbside pickup and delivery, which can be ordered through the restaurant’s app, OLO (order.iamaflowerchild.com), calling the store directly or by using DoorDash.
Great Harvest Bread Co.
Great Harvest Bread Co. is offering fresh-baked bread and baked goods daily at all three locations. It will accept prepaid orders for curbside pickup. Call your preferred location to place your order.
Greco Fresh Grill
Greco Fresh Grill will be operating as takeout only from 11 a.m.-8 p.m. You can call to place a pickup order.
Haberdish
Haberdish is offering online orders for takeout. Popular items such as fried chicken tenders, smoky mac and cheese and sweet potato dumplings are all available. Order online.
Hawthorne’s NY Pizza & Bar
Hawthorne’s is offering both pickup via online order and delivery via Doordash.
Little Mama’s
Little Mama’s offers lunch, dinner and brunch to go. Brunch options, which are available for pickup Saturday and Sunday, include dishes such as a giant cinnamon roll, bagels with smoked Scottish salmon, French toast and egg sandwiches. Call 980-209-0323 to place your order for pickup, or order for delivery via DoorDash.
Lulu’s Maryland Style Chicken and Seafood
Lulu’s was among the first restaurants to offer curbside pickup during the spring lockdown. It’s still offering curbside, now daily from 11 a.m.-10 p.m. Monday through Saturday and 11 a.m.-8 p.m. Sunday.
Moo & Brew
Moo & Brew is offering your favorite dishes to go. Order online and pick it up at the side patio window. Delivery is available via Doordash, as well.
Noble Smoke
Noble Smoke is offering curbside pickup and delivery. Order online.
North Italia
North Italia is offering takeout and delivery via DoorDash. To place an order, call 786-475-9100 or place a DoorDash order online or via the mobile app. Family meal packs, beer and wine are available.
O-Ku
O-Ku is offering curbside pickup and delivery. Order online or via the O-Ku app.
Open Rice
Open Rice, known for its authentic street food, is available for pickup. Order online.
Paco’s Tacos & Tequila
Paco’s Tacos is offering takeout or delivery via Doordash, so you can get your favorite tacos to go. Order online or by phone at (704) 716-8226.
Pasta & Provisions
All Pasta & Provisions locations are offering order ahead pickup service. You can still place prepaid orders by phone and through its website for noncontact pickup in the parking lot at all three locations.
Poplar
The Fourth Ward restaurant has a takeout menu that will be offered Tuesday through Saturday from 5-9 p.m. Place your order over the phone at 704-940-5757 and park in front of Poplar in one of the three spaces on West 10th Street. Delivery is available via DoorDash, Uber Eats and Grubhub.
Queen City Grounds
Queen City Grounds has increased its presence on ChowNow, DoorDash, ODEKO and Postmates for delivery and pickup. Orders can be placed via QR code in the shops, as well.
Red Sake
Red Sake will be temporarily closing dine-in for the safety of its customers and employees but will continue to offer to-go orders. Temporary hours of operation are 11:30 a.m.-9 p.m., Monday to Sunday. Order online via DoorDash.
Reid’s Fine Foods
Reid’s Fine Foods is offering delivery for groceries. You can call the shops at Myers Park or SouthPark to place your order and schedule curbside pickup.
Rico’s Acai
Rico’s Acai offers takeout at all four of its locations, as well as delivery via DoorDash.
Roasting Company
All locations offer takeout and delivery via DoorDash, Postmates and UberEats, along with dining in the restaurant. Curbside pickup is offered at both Charlotte locations, as well.
Rusty’s Deli
Rusty’s Deli is happy to remain open. It’s offering takeout and curbside pickup. Visit from 10 a.m.-9 p.m. Monday-Friday, and 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday. Call 704-554-9012 to order.
Soul Gastrolounge
Soul Gastrolounge is offering takeout and curbside pickup for online orders from 5-11 p.m. daily. Limited delivery is available.
The Stanley
Chef Paul Stanley at The Stanley is offering a traditional Philly cheesesteak, now available to go Wednesdays through Saturdays during dinner hours from 5-9 p.m. Enjoy thin slices of beefsteak, caramelized onion and white American cheese all stuffed into an Amoroso’s roll. Call 980-299-2741 to order while supplies last.
Sunflour Baking Company
Sunflour Baking Co. is offering daily takeout and delivery from 7 a.m.-4p.m. — including your favorite caffeinated beverage. Grab a pastry or a loaf of bread while you’re there, too.
SWIRL
SWIRL is open normal hours (11 a.m.-7 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday) and offers online ordering via Postmates, DoorDash, UberEats and GrubHub. You can also call or text in orders, and a member of the team will bring them out to your car, or you can pick them up at the counter. The lobby is already set up as a grab-and-go bakery with no space for dine-in customers, which will help limit exposure to other customers.
Viva Chicken
Viva Chicken is accepting to-go orders that can be placed online by visiting https://vivachicken.alohaorderonline.com/ or through the Viva Chicken App. It also has curbside services available. Upon your arrival, you can pickup your order at the new grab-and-go area at the front entry, or have your meal delivered to your car by calling 980-335-0176.
Your Mom’s Donuts
Your Mom’s Donuts is still a walk-up operation for the Matthews and Park Road locations. Classics are available weekly, with specials launched each Wednesday. Both locations are open Wednesday-Sunday. Order online or at the window.
Yum Yum Crumbs
Yum Yum Crumbs opens in Charlotte on Jan. 12 with cake crumb cups that you can customize with fillings, fruit, frosting and other treats. Gluten-free, vegan and keto options are available in the contactless delivery experience.
Editor’s note: Restaurant owners, send your curbside pickup and delivery information to charlottefive@charlottefive.com to be added to our roundup.
This article was first published Dec. 8, 2020, and has been updated.
This story was originally published December 8, 2020 at 11:02 AM.
