A new breakfast + lunch bar is set to open in Charlotte. Here are the details
Breakfast and lunch classics are on the menu at a new restaurant now open in Charlotte.
Wakey Wakey is the latest eatery to join the city’s growing brunch scene, owner Juan Martinez told CharlotteFive. Locals were invited to the grand opening Thursday, Dec. 4.
The restaurant was first teased in an Instagram post, promising “something BIG, fresh, and delicious is hatching soon” at the new spot near Matthews.
“It’s a pretty big menu, I must say,” Martinez said of his new venture, adding that customers can enjoy 20% off their meal during opening week.
“Anything you can think of, we have it as far as breakfast and lunch.”
Wakey Wakey will replace the former Mezcali Mexican Restaurant, also owned by Martinez, at the Galleria Shopping Center on Sardis Road. That restaurant, named among the most underrated Mexican spots in the metro by CharlotteFive readers, was listed as “permanently closed” as of Dec. 1.
Mezcali has since reopened at a new location in nearby Locust, Martinez said, calling it “a strategic move.” The chain also has locations in Huntersville and Greensboro, and is known for its chicken and steak fajitas.
Meanwhile at Wakey Wakey, customers will find an assortment of breakfast and lunch offerings. The from-scratch menu will also feature smashburgers and even Mexican entrees. Wine and cocktails will also be available.
It’s the restaurant’s first and only Charlotte location, and Martinez said there are already plans to expand.
“We’re trying to see what the public thinks,” he said, adding: “I think they’re gonna be really happy with what we’re serving.”
Wakey Wakey
Location: 1640 Sardis Road N, B160, Charlotte, NC 28270
Cuisine: Breakfast, brunch and lunch
Instagram: @wakeywakey.clt
This story was originally published December 2, 2025 at 6:00 AM.