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Editor’s note: This is an updated excerpt of CharlotteFive’s annual Black-owned businesses guide, originally published in October 2021.
When it comes to Black-owned restaurants, Charlotte has options for nearly every food craving you can imagine. There’s African, barbecue, Caribbean, soul food, seafood, modern upscale cuisine and more.
We’ve compiled a larger list of Black-owned businesses in Charlotte, but here you’ll find an update with more details about the city’s Black-owned restaurants, the cuisine they have to offer and menus so you can browse.
If we’ve missed a spot in the Charlotte area, please drop us a note at charlottefive@charlottefive.com, so we can get it added.
Abugida Ethiopian Cafe
Location: 3007 Central Ave., Charlotte, NC 28205
Neighborhood: Plaza Midwood
Cuisine: Ethiopian
How to order: Online or call 980-237-2760.
Anntony’s Caribbean Cafe
What: Caribbean restaurant
Location: 2001 E. Seventh St., Charlotte, NC 28204
Neighborhood: Elizabeth
Cuisine: Caribbean
How to order: Call 704-342-0749.
Bird Pizzeria
Location: 510 E. 15th St., Charlotte, North Carolina, 28206
Neighborhood: Optimist Park
Cuisine: pizza
How to order: Order online for pickup.
Bobbee O’s BBQ
What: Carolina-style BBQ joint
Location: 9401 Statesville Road, Charlotte, NC 28269
Neighborhood: Northlake
How to order: Takeout or delivery online via DoorDash or call (704) 509-6902.
Calvine’s Coffee
Location: 2217 Matthews Township Pkwy., Suite D, Matthews, NC 28105
Neighborhood: Matthews
Cuisine: Coffee
How to order: in person, or purchase coffee blends online.
Caribbean Hut
Location: 200 W. Woodlawn Road, Charlotte, NC 28217
Neighborhood: South Charlotte
Location: 9609 N. Tryon St, Charlotte, NC 28262
Neighborhood: University City
Cuisine: Caribbean
How to order: Order online for pickup or delivery via ChowNow or call 704-527-9505 for South Charlotte or 704-593-0030 for University location.
Chef’s Kitchen
Location: 11025 Carolina Place Pkwy., D -18, Pineville, NC 28134
Neighborhood: Pineville
Cuisine: seafood and steak
How to order: Online via Caviar, DoorDash, Postmates or UberEats, or call 980-335-1032.
The Cooking Pot
Location: 5622 East Independence Blvd, Suite 129 Charlotte, NC 28212
Neighborhood: East Forest
Cuisine: West African
How to order: Call 704-909-4000.
Coppa Coffee and Tea
Location: 1201 Elizabeth Ave., LRC 100 (CPCC Main campus), Charlotte, NC 28204
Neighborhood: Elizabeth
Location: 3611 Mt. Holly-Huntersville Road, Suite 201, Charlotte, NC 28216
Neighborhood: North Charlotte
Cuisine: Coffee and tea
How to order: In person or purchase coffee or tea online.
Cuzzo’s Cuisine
Location: 3418 Tuckaseegee Road, Charlotte, NC 28208
Neighborhood: Enderly
Location: 9601 N. Tryon St., Suite F, Charlotte, NC 28262 (opening soon)
Neighborhood: University City
Cuisine: Southern/soul food
How to order: Order online for pickup or call 980-298-6811.
Day and Night Cereal Bar
Location: 127 Brevard Court, Charlotte, NC 28202
Neighborhood: Uptown
Cuisine: Cereal/breakfast
How to order: In person or call 980-298-6006.
Derita Dairy Bar & Grill
Location: 2737 W. Sugar Creek Road, Charlotte, NC 28262
Neighborhood: Derita/Sugar Creek
Cuisine: American
How to order: Call 704-596-6106 or order online for pickup or delivery via GrubHub.
Fish Market Bar & Grill
Location: 990 Market St., Fort Mill, SC 29708
Neighborhood: Baxter Village/Fort Mill
Cuisine: Seafood
How to order: Order online or call 803-547-4024.
Freshwaters
Location: 516 N. Graham St., Charlotte, NC 28202
Neighborhood: Uptown
Cuisine: New Orleans-style/Southern
How to order: In person or call 704-503-9629.
Fresh Vibes
Location: 1675 Ebenezer Road, Rock Hill, SC 29732
Neighborhood: Rock Hill
Cuisine: Juice bar and coffee shop
How to order: Order online via DoorDash or call 803-327-0123.
Gastonia Bar & Grill/Mr. 3’s Crab Pot
Location: 2431 East Ozark Ave, Gastonia, NC 28054
Neighborhood: Gastonia
Cuisine: Seafood
How to order: Order online or call 980-888-0448.
Gourmet Soul Kitchen
Location: 855 Saluda St., Rock Hill, SC 29730
Neighborhood: Rock Hill
Menu unavailable
Cuisine: Southern comfort food/soul food
How to order: Dine in or call 803-487-3320.
Hip-Hop Smoothies
Location: 249 Mt. Holly-Huntersville Road, Suite 210, Charlotte, NC 28214
Neighborhood: Mountain Island
Cuisine: Smoothies, ice cream
How to order: Order online via DoorDash, GrubHub or Seamless, or call 980-890-9769.
Hot Box Next Level Kitchen
Location: 165 Brumley Ave. NE, Concord, NC 28025
Neighborhood: Concord
Cuisine: American comfort food
How to order: Order online or call 704-218-9823.
Island Grill & Pub
Location: 465 S. Herlong Ave., Rock Hill, SC 29732
Neighborhood: Rock Hill
Cuisine: Caribbean
How to order: Order online or call 803-323-6500.
It’s Poppin’ Gourmet Kettle Corn
Location: 742 N Anderson Rd, Rock Hill, SC 29730
Neighborhood: Rock Hill
Location: 224 E. 7th St., Charlotte, NC 28202
Neighborhood: Uptown
Cuisine: Gourmet kettle corn
How to order: Shop in-person or online.
Juice Box
Location: 3100 N. Davidson St., Suite 101, Charlotte, NC 28205
Neighborhood: NoDa
Cuisine: Juice, smoothies
How to order: Order online or call 980-495-6060.
Juicin’
Location: 5818 Highland Shoppes Drive, Charlotte, NC 28269
Neighborhood: Highland Creek
Cuisine: Juice, smoothies
How to order: Order online or call 980-406-1828.
Krustaceans Seafood Charlotte
Location: 2908 Oak Lake Blvd., Suite 102, Charlotte, NC 28208
Neighborhood: Southwest Charlotte
Cuisine: Seafood
How to order: Order online or call 980-207-3081.
Lagz Restaurant & Bar
Location: 2539 Little Rock Rd, Charlotte, NC 28214
Neighborhood: Toddville Road
Cuisine: African/Nigerian
How to order: Order online via Postmates or call 980-498-7634.
La’Wans
Location: 7520 S. Tryon St., Suite 19, Charlotte, NC 28217
Neighborhood: Steele Creek
Cuisine: Soul food
How to order: Order online or call 704-665-7225.
Leah & Louise
Location: 301 Camp Road, Charlotte, NC 28206
Neighborhood: Camp North End
Cuisine: Southern, small plates
How to order: Order online or call 980-309-0690.
Londa’s Place
Location: 3635 Mt. Holly-Huntersville Road, Charlotte, NC 28216
Neighborhood: Mountain Island
Cuisine: Soul food restaurant
How to order: In person or call 980-299-6461.
LuLu’s Maryland Style Chicken and Seafood
Location: 2400 Tuckaseegee Road, Charlotte, NC 28208
Neighborhood: Enderly
Cuisine: Chicken, seafood
How to order: In person or call 980-498-0838.
Mama’s Caribbean Bar & Grill
Location: 1504 Central Ave., Charlotte, NC 28205
Neighborhood: Plaza Midwood
Cuisine: Caribbean restaurant
How to order: Order online or call 704-375-8414.
Mert’s Heart and Soul
Location: 214 N. College St., Charlotte, NC 28202
Neighborhood: Uptown
Cuisine: soul food
How to order: Order online for pickup or delivery, or call 704-342-4222.
Mr. 3s Crab Pot
Location: 401 Bradford Drive, Charlotte, NC 28208
Neighborhood: Thomasboro Hoskins
Cuisine: Seafood
How to order: Order online or call 980-237-1626.
Mr. Seafood Charlotte
Location: 5430 N. Tryon St., Charlotte, NC 28213
Neighborhood: Northeast Charlotte
Cuisine: Seafood
How to order: Order online for takeout or delivery via DoorDash or GrubHub, or call 980- 939-1820.
Mojo’s Famous Hot Dogs & Catering
Location: 4301 Statesville Road, Charlotte, NC 28269
Neighborhood: Derita
Cuisine: Hot dogs
How to order: In person. Watch its Facebook page for days and hours.
Nana Morrison’s Soul Food
Location: 2908 Oak Lake Blvd, #106, Charlotte, NC 28208
Neighborhood: Olde Whitehall
Cuisine: Soul food
How to order: Order online for delivery via ChowNow, DoorDash, GrubHub or UberEats, or call 704-357-3700.
The Nappy Chef
Location: 5933 Albemarle Road, Charlotte, NC 28212
Neighborhood: East Charlotte
Cuisine: American, Caribbean
How to order: Call 980-219-7478.
NC Noodle Bar
Location: 371 Cherry Rd, Rock Hill, SC 29732
Neighborhood: Rock Hill
Cuisine: Asian
How to order: Order online or call 803-329-7965.
Nick and Mike Bar and Grill
Location: 11524 N. Tryon St., #7, Charlotte, NC 28262
Neighborhood: University City
Cuisine: American
How to order: Order online or call 980-335-0405.
NoDa Deli
Location: 1721 N. Davidson St., Charlotte, NC 28206
Neighborhood: NoDa
Cuisine: American
How to order: Order online for pickup or delivery via GrubHub or call 980-938-8200.
The Original Hot Dog Factory Charlotte
Location: 9211 N. Tryon St., Suite 9, Charlotte, NC 28262
Neighborhood: University City
Cuisine: Gourmet hot dogs
How to order: Order online or call 980-771-3001.
Original Chicken N Ribs
Location: 1100 Beatties Ford Road, Charlotte, NC 28216
Neighborhood: Oaklawn
Cuisine: Southern, American
How to order: Call 704-332-2902.
The Pauline Tea-Bar Apothecary
Location: 2326 Arty Ave., Charlotte, NC 28208
Neighborhood: West Charlotte
Cuisine: tea
How to order: Call 980-248-2653.
Popbar Charlotte
Location: 270 Camp Rd., Charlotte, NC 28206
Neighborhood: Camp North End
Location: 8111 Concord Mills Blvd, St #661, Concord, NC 28027
Neighborhood: Concord Mills
Location: 3123 N. Davidson St., #102b, Charlotte, NC 28205
Neighborhood: NoDa
Cuisine: dessert
How to order: Order combo packs online or single treats in person.
Poppin Sweets
Location: 857 Stockbridge Drive, Fort Mill, SC 29708
Neighborhood: Fort Mill
Menu unavailable
Cuisine: Snacks
How to order: Visit in person or call 803-547-7671.
Queen Sheba Restaurant
Location: 4804 Central Ave., Charlotte, NC 28205
Neighborhood: Winterfield/East Charlotte
Cuisine: Ethiopian
How to order: Order online via DoorDash, GrubHub or Postmates, or call 704-566-6222.
Quidley’s Delight
Location: 10901 University City Blvd., Charlotte, NC 28213
Neighborhood: University City
Cuisine: Caribbean
How to order: Order online or call 704-910-1781.
Renaldo’s Culinary Experience
Location: 1540 West Blvd., Suite 107, Charlotte, NC 28208
Neighborhood: West Charlotte
Cuisine: American, pizza
How to order: Call 980-938-5693.
Soul Central
Location: 2903 Central Ave., Charlotte, NC 28205
Neighborhood: Plaza Midwood
Location: 8531 N Tryon St, Charlotte, NC 28262
Neighborhood: University City
Cuisine: Soul food
How to order: Order online for Plaza Midwood or University City, or call 980-349-4015 for Plaza Midwood or 980-819-5094 for University City.
STATS Restaurant and Bar
Location: 3425 David Cox Road, Charlotte, NC 28269
Neighborhood: Northwest Charlotte
Cuisine: American
How to order: Order online for delivery via GrubHub, takeout via Toast Tab or call 980-474-1325.
Sub One Hoagie House
Location: 516 N. Graham St., Charlotte, NC 28202
Neighborhood: Uptown
Cuisine: American
How to order: In person or call 704-376-9211.
Sweet Creations of Charlotte
Location: 3301 Beatties Ford Road, Charlotte, NC 28216
Neighborhood: Garden Park
Cuisine: Southern, American
How to order: Order online or call 980-771-3998.
Taylor’s Soul Food
Location: 688 Albright Road, Rock Hill, SC 29730
Neighborhood: Rock Hill
Cuisine: Soul food
How to order: In person or call 803-817-6600.
Two Scoops Creamery
Location: 119 Landings Drive, Suite 104, Mooresville, NC 28117
Neighborhood: Lake Norman
Location: 913 Central Ave., Charlotte, NC 28204
Neighborhood: Plaza Midwood
Location: 161 W Main St, Rock Hill, SC 29730
Neighborhood: Rock Hill
Location: 1616 Camden Road, Charlotte, NC 28203
Neighborhood: South End
Cuisine: ice cream
How to order: In person.
Veltree, The Vegan Experience
Location: 14825 Ballantyne Village Way, #150, Charlotte, NC 28277
Neighborhood: Ballantyne
Cuisine: Vegan
How to order: In person or call 980-355-0075.
WestEnd Tavern
Location: 2817 Rozzelles Ferry Rd, Charlotte, NC 28208
Neighborhood: West End
Cuisine: American
How to order: Order online or call 980-299-0011.
What The Fries
Location: 10707 Park Road, Suite F, Charlotte, NC 28210
Neighborhood: South Charlotte
Cuisine: American
How to order: Order online or call 980-207-4814.
Zanzibar Café
Location: 3720 N. Tryon St., Suite 101, Charlotte, NC 28206
Neighborhood: NoDa
Cuisine: East African
How to order: Order online or call 980-237-2924.
This story was originally published February 18, 2022 at 6:15 AM.
