Beloved Charlotte soul food restaurant will close to pursue ‘a new opportunity’
Londa’s To-Go is officially shutting its doors.
The soul food takeout restaurant will close Saturday, Dec. 20, as it transitions “to a new opportunity for Londa’s in January 2026,” according to a message shared to its Facebook page.
Owner Yolanda Crowder later confirmed the news to CharlotteFive, saying the takeout-only model was successful but also had its drawbacks.
“The To-Go concept proved beneficial for the brand, offering customers the takeout option during the pandemic,” she said in a statement. “Despite these advantages, the To-Go concept limited our ability to provide the outstanding customer service and memorable experiences for which we are known.”
The eatery, formerly Londa’s Place at its original Mount Holly-Huntersville Road location, was a finalist in the CharlotteFive Reader’s Choice best fried chicken poll earlier this year and won Silver for Best Ribs in the Charlotte’s Best Awards. Co-owner Yolanda Crowder opened the to-go concept in March 2024, CharlotteFive previously reported.
What’s next for Londa’s?
Next year, Crowder said she will launch Londa’s Mobile Kitchen, a new food truck.
The restaurant on wheels “is a direct response to our loyal customers, who have encouraged us to keep offering the food they love,” she told CharlotteFive. An official launch date hasn’t been announced, but Crowder told fans to stay tuned for updates and food truck locations.
“We are truly excited and believe you will love what’s coming!” she wrote on Facebook.
Londa’s Place
Location: 1540 West Blvd Suite 102, Charlotte, NC 28208 (closing soon)
Cuisine: Soul food
Instagram: @londas_place
This story was originally published December 15, 2025 at 10:43 AM.