Food and Drink

9 new restaurants have dropped in Charlotte in the past 2 weeks: What to know

Stories by Charlotte Observer journalists, with AI summarization

Charlotte's restaurant scene has seen a recent flurry of openings announcements, introducing diverse cuisines to the city. Nine new spots emerge, presenting varied flavors from Southern comfort to Indian street food. Alongside these establishments, new locations bring Turkish delicacies and a focus on vegan fare.

At Sol’Delish CLT, comfort food gets a twist with items like seafood mac and cheese and jerk wings.

Meanwhile, PopUp Bagels sets up in Ballantyne, featuring fresh bagels with rotating schmears, like caramel apple cream cheese.

Raahi Art of India opens in South End, offering dishes like tandoori chicken and tikka masala, while EggHolic showcases egg-based Indian street foods in Pineville, such as egg lapeti and grilled egg sandwiches.

PopUp Bagels is opening a Charlotte location this spring. By Jen Goldberg

NO. 1: BAGEL SHOP WITH UNIQUE SCHMEARS OPENS SOON IN CHARLOTTE. WHEN CAN YOU TRY IT?

A popular bagel shop is opening soon in Charlotte, giving locals a first taste as it plans its expansion in the Tar Heel state. | Published September 30, 2025 | Read Full Story by Tanasia Kenney

Wichita’s second 7 Brew drive-through coffee shop opened today at Douglas and Rock. By Courtesy photo

NO. 2: DRIVE-THROUGH COFFEE CHAIN CONTINUES EXPANSION WITH FIRST CHARLOTTE-AREA SHOP

7 Brew Coffee, an Arkansas-based drive-thru coffee chain, is expanding its footprint in North Carolina with a new location in the Charlotte area. | Published September 29, 2025 | Read Full Story by Evan Moore

A crab cake in a takeout box at Sol’Delish CLT in University City. By Alex Cason

NO. 3: SOUL FOOD RESTAURANT TO SERVE SOUTHERN COMFORT WITH A TWIST AT NEW CHARLOTTE SPOT

A popular soul food restaurant is expanding its footprint with a new location in Charlotte’s University City. | Published September 26, 2025 | Read Full Story by Tanasia Kenney

Another restaurant is closing in downtown Concord, though it plans to reopen at a new location in 2026.

NO. 4: ANOTHER RESTAURANT BIDS ADIEU TO DOWNTOWN CONCORD, TEASES MOVE TO CHARLOTTE

A plant-based eatery is closing shop in downtown Concord, with plans to put down new roots in Charlotte in the coming year. | Published September 27, 2025 | Read Full Story by Tanasia Kenney

The menu at Truva’s Turkish Kitchen includes classic dishes such as lamb shish kebabs, stuffed cabbage leaves and lahmucan, according to its website.

NO. 5: A 62-YEAR-OLD CHARLOTTE RESTAURANT CLOSED. HERE’S WHAT’S TAKING ITS PLACE.

A new Mediterranean eatery is bringing authentic Turkish cuisine to Charlotte. | Published October 2, 2025 | Read Full Story by Tanasia Kenney

In October 2024, Village Tavern restaurant closed its SouthPark Charlotte location after 35 years. One year later, an upscale dining spot called Laurel Park will open in its place. By Google Street View

NO. 6: NEW CHARLOTTE RESTAURANT ANNOUNCED FOR FORMER VILLAGE TAVERN SPOT: WHAT TO KNOW.

A new casual upscale restaurant filled with natural light and greenery is opening in Charlotte, taking over a SouthPark dining space that many will remember fondly. | Published September 29, 2025 | Read Full Story by Heidi Finley

EggHolic, a Indian street food restaurant, has officially opened the doors to its first location in North Carolina. By Screen grab from Instagram

NO. 7: NEW ‘EGG-CENTRIC’ INDIAN RESTAURANT NOW OPEN NEAR CHARLOTTE. WHAT’S ON THE MENU?

Eggs are so much more than a breakfast staple, as shown by a new Indian street food restaurant now open in the Charlotte area. | Published September 30, 2025 | Read Full Story by Tanasia Kenney

At JuaMoto Sunfired Cuisine, customers can find an assortment of wraps, salads, smoothies and other raw vegan dishes.

NO. 8: ‘HOLISTIC’ CHARLOTTE RESTAURANT TO FILL FORMER JAMAICAN SPOT DEVASTATED BY FIRE

JuaMoto Sunfired Cuisine, a Black-owned restaurant specializing in vegan and plant-based offerings, is moving to Charlotte, its owner told CharlotteFive. | Published October 3, 2025 | Read Full Story by Tanasia Kenney

Cholanadu Indian Bistro, a family-owned restaurant, serves traditional Indian cuisine in Fort Mill. Owner Anandakumar Chakkaravarthi has now opened Raahi Art of India in Charlotte’s South End neighborhood. Heidi Finley

NO. 9: NEW RESTAURANT PROMISES ‘TRUE INDIAN DINING EXPERIENCE’ IN SOUTH END CHARLOTTE

A new restaurant is bringing “the vibrant traditions of India“ to Charlotte’s dining scene. | Published October 6, 2025 | Read Full Story by Tanasia Kenney

The summary above was drafted with the help of AI tools and edited by journalists in our News division. All stories listed were reported, written and edited by McClatchy journalists.