100+ Black-owned restaurants in Charlotte to add to your must-try list
If you’re looking to grab a good meal or drinks with friends, Charlotte’s Black-owned restaurant scene has a little something for everyone.
There’s no shortage of good eats in the Queen City, and foodies are sure to find culinary experiences that stretch across the diaspora — from classic soul food and African fare to Caribbean dishes and Southern barbecue.
CharlotteFive has previously compiled a sweeping list of Black-owned businesses in Charlotte, but here you’ll find an updated list of spots to check out on your next food run. There are a few food trucks, coffee bars and catering services in the mix, too.
If we’ve missed a spot, send us a note at charlottefive@charlottefive.com so we can get it added.
22 Street Kitchen
Location: Varies, food truck + catering
Cuisine: American
How to order: In person or online.
33rd & Main
Location: 2121 Central Ave, Charlotte, NC 28205
Cuisine: Seafood
How to order: In person.
Abugida Ethiopian Cafe
Location: 3007 Central Ave, Charlotte, NC 28205
Cuisine: Ethiopian
How to order: In person or online.
Ace of Spuds
Location: Varies, food truck
Cuisine: Loaded baked potatoes + potato skins
How to order: In person.
Anntony’s Caribbean Cafe
Location: 2001 E 7th St, Charlotte, NC 28204
Cuisine: Caribbean
Menu
How to order: In person.
Anntony’s at the Landing
Location: Lake Norman Hotel and Landing, 4491 Slanting Bridge Rd, Sherrills Ford, NC 28673
Cuisine: Caribbean
How to order: In person or online.
Another Food Truck
Location: Varies, food truck
Cuisine: American
How to order: In person
Archive CLT
Location: 2023 Beatties Ford Rd #500, Charlotte, NC 28216
Cuisine: Coffee shop
How to order: In person.
Babe Cave CLT
Location: 3021 Bank St #100, Charlotte, NC 28203
Cuisine: Cocktail bar
How to order: In person.
Beyond Amazing Donuts
Location: Uptown Farmer’s Market, 300 S Davidson St, Charlotte, NC 28202
Cuisine: Donuts + pastries
How to order: In person.
B. Cook’s Food Truck
Location: Varies, food truck
Cuisine: Seafood, burgers, wings + more
How to order: In person or online.
Bedder Bedder & More
Location: 3501 S Tryon St A, Charlotte, NC 28217
Cuisine: American, handhelds + lunch
How to order: In person or online.
Big Dave’s Cheesesteaks
Location: 8552 University City Blvd, Charlotte, NC 28213
Cuisine: Cheesesteaks, sides + desserts
How to order: In person or online.
Bill and Bob’s Coffee Bar
Location: 2749 Old Monroe Rd, Stallings, NC 28104
Cuisine: Coffee shop
How to order: In person
Bird Pizzeria
Location: 510 E 15th St Ste A, Charlotte, NC 28206
Cuisine: Pizza
How to order: Online for pickup or patio dining.
Biscuit Jam
Location: varies, food truck
Cuisine: Scratch-made biscuits, breakfast sandwiches
How to order: In person or online
Bobbee O’s BBQ
Location: 9401 Statesville Road, Suite C, Charlotte, NC 28269
Cuisine: Carolina-style barbecue
How to order: In person, online or call (704) 509-6902.
Caribbean Hut
Location: 9605 N Tryon St, Charlotte, NC 28262
Location: 200 W Woodlawn Rd Ste D, Charlotte, NC 28217
Location: 2924 E Franklin Blvd, Gastonia, NC 28056
Location: 13016 Eastfield Rd B100, Huntersville, NC 28078
Cuisine: Caribbean
How to order: In person or online.
Chef Kenny’s Kitchen
Location: Varies, food truck + catering
Cuisine: Classic comfort food
How to order: E-mail chefkennyclt@gmail.com.
Classy Scoops
Location: 7205 N Tryon St suite 214, Charlotte, NC 28262
Location: 5409 Village Dr NW, Concord, NC 28027
Cuisine: Ice cream + dessert
How to order: In person and online.
Crav’n Caribbean Kitchen
Location: Inside The Kitch, 2200 Thrift Rd, Charlotte, NC 28208
Location: 12811 S Tryon St, Charlotte, NC 28273 (food truck)
Cuisine: Jamaican
How to order: In person and online
Cuzzo’s Cuisine
Location: 9601 N Tryon St suite F, Charlotte, NC 28262
Cuisine: Southern, soul food
How to order: In person or online.
Darby’s Cuisine + Catering
Location: Varies, mobile caterer
Cuisine: Seafood, wings and more
How to order: In person or call (980) 533-0764.
Destination Sweets
Location: 2927 Gibbon Rd, Charlotte, NC 28269
Cuisine: Dessert/bakery
How to order: In person or online.
Don’s Restaurant
Location: 321 N Caldwell St #100, Charlotte, NC 28202
Cuisine: Southern
How to order: In person.
Eggroll Company
Location: 301 Camp Rd #102, Charlotte, NC 28206
Cuisine: Egg rolls
How to order: In person or online.
EJ’s Soul Food & Vegan Bar & Grill
Location: 501 Cox Rd, Gastonia, NC 28054
Cuisine:
How to order: In person.
Enat Ethiopian Restaurant
Location: 4450 The Plaza, Suite D, Charlotte, NC 28215
Location: 1115 N Brevard St, Charlotte, NC 28206
Cuisine: Ethiopian
Menu: Plaza, Optimist Hall
How to order: In person or online.
Endless Soul Food Catering
Location: Varies, food truck
Cuisine: Soul food
How to order: Online or call (704) 287-1778.
ESO Artisanal Pizza
Location: Inside Optimist Hall, 1115 N Brevard St, Suite D, Charlotte, NC 28206
Cuisine: Pasta
How to order: In person or online.
Fish Market Bar & Grill
Location: 990 Market St., Fort Mill, SC 29708
Cuisine: Seafood/beer garden
How to order: In person, online or call (803) 547-4024.
Freshwaters Southern New Orleans
Location: 516 N Graham St, Charlotte, NC 28202
Cuisine: New Orleans, Southern
How to order: In person or call (704) 503-9629.
Fumée
Location: 9539 Pinnacle Dr #203, Charlotte, NC 28262
Cuisine: Tapas, hookah
How to order: In person or online.
Funhocakes
Location: Text “Funnel Cakes” to 31996 for location updates.
Cuisine: Dessert
How to order: Call (704) 659-1178.
Good Food Express CLT
Location: 5301 Wilkinson Blvd, Charlotte, NC 28208
Cuisine: Southern
How to order: In person or online.
G.R.I.T.S. CLT
Location: Varies, food truck
Cuisine: American, Southern fusion
How to order: In person or email gritsclt@gmail.com for catering.
Grow Café
Location: 5324 Docia Crossing Road Suite B, Charlotte, NC
Cuisine: Coffee, pastries
How to order: In person
Harold’s Chicken & Ice Bar
Location: 440 E McCullough Dr Ste A-100, Charlotte, NC 28262
Cuisine: Chicken, wings and fish
How to order: In person or online.
Hip Hop Smoothies
Location: Camp North End, 1824 Statesville Ave Suite 202, Charlotte, NC 28206
Location: 224 E 7th St, Charlotte, NC 28202
Cuisine: Smoothies, ice cream
How to order: In person or online.
Island Cuisine
Location: 2025 E Arbors Dr #210, Charlotte, NC 28262
Cuisine: Jamaican
How to order: In person or call (980) 237-2677.
Island Grill & Pub
Location: 465 S. Herlong Ave., Rock Hill, SC 29732
Cuisine: Caribbean
How to order: In person, online or call (803) 323-6500.
I Stream of Yogurt
Location: Varies, food truck
Cuisine: Frozen yogurt
How to order: In person or online.
It’s Poppin’ Gourmet Kettle Corn
Location: 224 E. 7th St., Charlotte, NC 28202
Cuisine: Gourmet kettle corn
How to order: In person or online.
Jeremiah’s Italian Ice
Location: 3842 Corning Pl C, Charlotte, NC 28216
Cuisine: Italian ice, soft serve ice cream
How to order: In person or online.
Jimmy Pearls
Location: Varies
Cuisine: Virginia-inspired seafood, soul food
How to order: Watch for pop-ups.
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JINYA Ramen Bar
Location: 4401 Barclay Downs Drive, Suite 134, Charlotte, NC 28209
Location: 601 S Tryon St, Charlotte, NC 28202
Cuisine: Japanese, ramen
How to order: In person or online.
Jive Turkey Hut
Location: 3701 Statesville Ave., Charlotte, NC 28206
Cuisine: American
How to order: In person or online.
The Jugo Bar Tasting Room
Location: 3205 N Davidson St UNIT 103, Charlotte, NC 28205
Cuisine: Fresh-pressed juices
How to order: In person and online.
Juice Box
Location: 2020 Beatties Ford Rd, Charlotte, NC 28216
Cuisine: Fresh pressed juice, smoothies
How to order: In person, online or call (980) 495-6060.
Juicin’
Location: 5818 Highland Shoppes Dr, Suite C3, Charlotte, NC 28269
Cuisine: Juice, smoothies
How to order: In store or online.
Just Chicken
Location: Monarch Market, 101 N. Tryon St., Charlotte, NC 28202
Cuisine: Chicken tenders, sandwiches, salad
How to order: In person or online.
Kitchen + Kocktails by Kevin Kelley
Location: Queen City Quarter, 210 E Trade St, Charlotte, NC 28202
Cuisine: Southern
How to order: In person.
Kulture NoDa
Location: 3228 N Davidson St, Charlotte, NC 28205
Cuisine: Pizza, seafood, pasta and handhelds
How to order: In person.
Lagz Restaurant & Bar
Location: 2539 Little Rock Rd, Charlotte, NC 28214
Cuisine: African, Nigerian
How to order: In person, online or call (980) 498-7634.
A Little Taste of Chicago
Location: Varies, food truck
Cuisine: Chicago-style food
How to order: In person or call (773) 841-7454.
Lottie’s Cafe
Location: Queen City Quarter, 210 E Trade St, Suite 104A, Charlotte, NC 28202
Cuisine: American, coffee, breakfast, lunch, pastry
How to order: In person or online.
LuLu’s Express
Location: 2400 Tuckaseegee Rd, Charlotte, NC 28208
Cuisine: Chicken and seafood
How to order: In person or call (980) 498-1958.
Mad Dash
Location: 224 E 7th St, Charlotte, NC 28202
Cuisine: Comfort food including burgers, tacos and loaded fries
How to order: In person or online.
Mado Paris Bakery & Café
Location: 1108 Cherry Rd, Rock Hill, SC 29732
Cuisine: Authentic French bakery and cafe
Menu
How to order: In person, call (803) 366-3343 or email hello@madoparisbakery.com.
Mama Gee’s
Location: 509 Beatties Ford Rd, Charlotte, NC 28216
Cuisine: West African, Ghanaian
How to order: In person or call (704) 817-8732.
Mama’s Caribbean Grill
Location: 1504 Central Ave., Charlotte, NC 28205
Cuisine: Caribbean restaurant
How to order: In person, online or call (704) 375-8414.
Mariah’s Taco Spot
Location: Varies, food truck
Cuisine: Tacos, wings and more
How to order: In person or online.
Mert’s Heart and Soul
Location: 214 N. College St., Charlotte, NC 28202
Cuisine: Southern, soul food
How to order: In person, online or call (704) 342-4222.
Mesha’s Sweet Treats
Location: Varies, mobile caterer
Cuisine: Dessert
How to order: Call (803) 574-3510 or email meshassweettreats@gmail.com.
Mooyah
Location: 210 E Trade St B234, Charlotte, NC 28202
Cuisine: Burgers, fries and shakes
How to order: In person or online.
Mr. 3s Crab Pot
Location: 401 Bradford Drive, Charlotte, NC 28208
Cuisine: Seafood
How to order: In person, online or call (980) 237-1626.
Mr. Charles Chicken and Fish
Location: 413 Dalton Ave. Charlotte, NC 28206
Location: 8006 Cambridge Commons Dr., Charlotte, NC 28215
Location: 3100 Statesville Avenue Charlotte, NC 28206
Cuisine: Southern, seafood, soul food
Menu: Uptown, Cambridge Commons and Statesville Avenue
How to order: In person or online by location.
Mojo’s Famous Hot Dogs
Location: 4448 Statesville Rd, Charlotte, NC 28269
Cuisine: Hot dogs
How to order: In person.
Ms DiDi’s Caribbean Kitchen
Location: 2120 Kilborne Dr, Charlotte, NC 28205
Cuisine: Caribbean
How to order: In person or online.
Nacho Average Truck
Location: Varies, food truck
Cuisine: Mexican, comfort food
How to order: In person or call (704) 998-7578.
Nana Morrison’s Soul Food
Location: 2908 Oak Lake Blvd, #106, Charlotte, NC 28208
Location: 3824 Corning Pl Unit A, Charlotte, NC 28216
Location: 9725 Red Stone Dr, Indian Land, SC 29707
Cuisine: Soul food
Menu: Oaklake and Corning, Indian Land
How to order: In person or online.
NC Noodle Bar
Location: 2365 Cherry Rd, Rock Hill, SC 29732
Cuisine: Pho and other Asian noodle dishes
How to order: In person, online or call (803) 329-7965.
A New Dawg in Town
Location: Zippy’s Ice, 5101 N Graham St, Charlotte, NC 28269
Cuisine: Hot dogs
How to order: In person or online.
Nick and Mike Bar & Grill
Location: 11524 N. Tryon St., #7, Charlotte, NC 28262
Cuisine: American
How to order: In person, online or call (980) 335-0405.
Original Chicken & Ribs
Location: 1100 Beatties Ford Road, Charlotte, NC 28216
Cuisine: Southern, American
How to order: In person or call (704) 332-2902.
The Pauline Tea-Bar Apothecary
Location: 2326 Arty Ave., Charlotte, NC 28208
Cuisine: Tea house
How to order: In person or call (980) 248-2653.
Peach Cobbler Factory
Location: 8506 S Tryon St G, Charlotte, NC 28273
Cuisine: Cobbler, puddings, cookies + more
How to order: In person and online
Poppin’ with Deb Popcorn Delights
Location: Varies, pop-ups
Cuisine: Gourmet popcorn
How to order: In person
Q’s Culinary Cart
Location: 8432 Old Statesville Rd #100, Charlotte, NC 28269
Cuisine: American
How to order: In person or online.
Queen City Cheesesteaks
Location: City Kitch, 2200 Thrift Rd, Charlotte, NC 28208
Cuisine: Cheesesteaks, wings, pizza and more.
How to order: Online.
Queen City Poppin
Location: 1704 Harris Houston Rd, Charlotte, NC 28262
Cuisine: Gourmet kettle corn
How to order: In person, online or email rolston@queencitypoppin.com for bulk and custom orders.
Queen Sheba Ethiopian Restaurant Bar & Grill
Location: 4804 Central Ave., Charlotte, NC 28205
Cuisine: Ethiopian
How to order: In person or call (704) 566-6222.
Quidley’s Delight
Location: 10901 University City Blvd., Charlotte, NC 28213
Cuisine: Caribbean
How to order: In person, online or call (704) 910-1781.
Rasin Haitian Restaurant
Location: 5630 N Graham St., Charlotte, NC 28269
Cuisine: Haitian
How to order: In person or online.
Red Sea Ethiopian and Eritrean Cuisine
Location: 4301 Monroe Rd, Charlotte, NC 28205
Cuisine: Ethiopian, Eritrean
How to order: In person, online or call (704) 375-4999
The Reggae Lounge
Location: 2630 Statesville Ave., Charlotte, NC 28206
Cuisine: Caribbean bar and lounge
How to order: In person.
Romeo’s Vegan Burgers
Location: 5518 South Blvd, Charlotte, NC 28217
Cuisine: Vegan
How to order: In person or online.
Royal Eats Wings and Potatoes
Location: Varies, food truck | 415 Dave Lyle Blvd, Rock Hill, SC 29730
Cuisine: Comfort food including wings, burgers
Menu: Check Instagram for daily updates to its menu.
How to order: In person or call (803) 370-2316.
Samoha African Cuisine
Location: 602 W. Sugar Creek Rd, #4, Charlotte, NC 28213
Cuisine: West African
How to order: In person, online or call (980) 207-0826.
Shell’s Kitchen
Location: Varies, pop-ups
Cuisine: Wings, egg rolls and seafood
How to order: Online or call (980) 999-1327.
Signature Taste
Location: Varies, mobile caterer
Cuisine: Seafood
How to order: Online, call (803) 389-1796 or email events@signaturetasteseafood.com.
Sipsy Cabanas
Location: Varies, pop-ups
Cuisine: Cocktails and mocktails, bar service
How to order: In person or book online.
Skrimp Shack
Location: 3718 Central Ave A, Charlotte, NC 28205
Cuisine: Seafood
How to order: In person and online.
SkyView 22
Location: 9820 Callabridge Ct. Charlotte NC 28214
Cuisine: American, Southern, soul food
How to order: In person or online.
The Social Cow
Location: The Market at 7th Street, 224 E 7th St, Charlotte, NC 28202
Cuisine: Ice cream
How to order: In person
Soul Central
Location: 8531 N Tryon St, Charlotte, NC 28262
Cuisine: Soul food
How to order: In person, online or call (980) 819-5094.
Sol’Delish
Location: 9211 N Tryon St #1, Charlotte, NC 28262
Location: 8927 J M Keynes Dr #100, Charlotte, NC 28262
Cuisine: Soul food
How to order: In person or call (980) 201-9016.
Spice
Location: 515 Ellis Ln Suite 101, Charlotte, NC 28202
Cuisine: Modern global, Asian
How to order: In person.
STATS Charlotte
Location: 3425 David Cox Rd, Charlotte, NC 28269
Cuisine: Bar, comfort food
How to order: In person or online.
Sub One Hoagie House
Location: 516 N. Graham St., Charlotte, NC 28202
Cuisine: American
How to order: In person or call (704) 376-9211.
Sweet Dough
Location: 400 N Dobys Bridge Rd Ste 106, Fort Mill, SC 29715
Cuisine: Doughnuts
How to order: In person or online.
Taylor’s Soul Food
Location: 688 Albright Road, Rock Hill, SC 29730
Cuisine: Soul food
How to order: In person or call (803) 817-6600.
Teranga City Charlotte
Location: 750 W Morehead St, Charlotte, NC 28208
Cuisine: American/West African
How to order: In person.
Tima African Restaurant
Location: 4438 The Plaza, Charlotte, NC 28215
Cuisine: African
How to order: In person or online.
Tiny Biscuit
Location: Varies, food truck
Location: 9545 Pinnacle Dr, Charlotte, NC 28262
Location: 500 W Summit Ave, Charlotte, NC 28203
Cuisine: Biscuit sandwiches, sliders, wraps and more
How to order: In person or online.
Two Scoops Creamery
Location: 119 Landings Drive, Suite 104, Mooresville, NC 28117
Location: 913 Central Ave., Charlotte, NC 28204
Location: 108 Oakland Ave, Rock Hill, SC 29730
Location: 1616 Camden Road, Charlotte, NC 28203
Location: 3123 N Davidson St STE 102, Charlotte, NC 28205
Location: 66 Union St S, Concord, NC 28025
Cuisine: ice cream, dessert
How to order: In person.
Uptown Yolk
Location: 1220 S Tryon Street, Charlotte, NC 28203
Cuisine: Breakfast, brunch and lunch
How to order: In person or online.
Ve-Go Food Truck
Location: Varies, food truck
Cuisine: Vegan
How to order: In person or call (704) 351-1928.
Vibes Juice Bar & Café
Location: 490 S Herlong Ave Ste 103, Rock Hill, SC 29732
Cuisine: Juice bar, coffee
How to order: In person, online or call (803) 327-0123.
This story was originally published February 5, 2026 at 5:00 AM.