Food and Drink

The People’s Market adding new Charlotte location soon — nearly a year after reopening

The People’s Market will be opening a new location in South End.
The People’s Market will be opening a new location in South End.

A popular spot for dining in or picking up food on the go is opening another location in Charlotte.

The People’s Market will be expanding to South End soon.

The People’s Market was originally located in Dilworth, but closed during the COVID-19 shutdown. It reopened last August in the Elizabeth neighborhood, and owner Cory Duran said he vowed to expand to other neighborhoods around town.

Charlotte artist Mike Wirth created the “We the People’ mural near the ordering counter at The People’s Market in Elizabeth.
Charlotte artist Mike Wirth created the “We the People’ mural near the ordering counter at The People’s Market in Elizabeth. Heidi Finley CharlotteFive

Now, less than a year later, it’s happening.

“I just want to be where the people are,” Duran told CharlotteFive when reopening the Elizabeth location.

Cory Duran, owner of The People’s Market.
Cory Duran, owner of The People’s Market. Heidi Finley CharlotteFive

Coming to The Station at LoSo, the new 5,000-square-foot market will serve a variety of scratch-made food available all day, including breakfast, artisan sandwiches and wraps, pizza, salads, smash burgers, pastries and vegan bites, along with a full bar with craft beer, cocktails and more.

The non-alcoholic Hibiscus Orchard at The People’s Market is made with Hibiscus berry tea, apple, honey and lime.
The non-alcoholic Hibiscus Orchard at The People’s Market is made with Hibiscus berry tea, apple, honey and lime. Heidi FInley CharlotteFive

“We want to be a gathering spot for all people to eat, work and play,” Duran said. “I believe this location will deliver on that notion, and getting to us will be easy by car, light rail or bike. We’re excited to be part of the growing LoSo hub in the vibrant neighborhood of South End.”

With direct access to The Rail Trail and Scaleybark light rail station and on-site parking, the new location in Station 4 will be in an easily accessible spot for guests, too.

The People’s Market will be open seven days a week with live music on weekends.

An opening date hasn’t been announced, but Duran anticipates the new location will be opening sometime during spring next year.

The People’s Market

Location: Station 4, 3600 South Boulevard, Charlotte, NC 28209

Location: 1609 Elizabeth Ave, Charlotte, NC 28204

Menu

Cuisine: American, breakfast, deli

Instagram: @thepeoplesmarketelizabeth

This story was originally published July 24, 2023 at 10:31 AM.

Chyna Blackmon
The Charlotte Observer
Chyna Blackmon was a service journalism reporter for The Charlotte Observer. A native of the Carolinas, she grew up in Columbia, SC, and graduated from Queens University of Charlotte. She’s also worked in local television news in Charlotte, NC, and Richmond, VA. Support my work with a digital subscription
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