Eat & Drink

From pimento cheese and fried chicken to Cheerwine and moonshine cocktails, these are the things that every visitor and local to Charlotte needs to try.

The post-drinks dinner has come a long way since the days of drive-thrus and hot dog carts. Here’s where to get late-night food in Charlotte, well into the night.

Whether you’re looking for endless brunch buffet options, the perfect patio for mimosa sipping, or red velvet waffles, we’ve got a full list of Queen City brunch options to fill you up.

These time-tested eateries—and their iconic dishes—helped pave the way for Charlotte’s culinary future.

Everything you ever wanted to know—and didn’t know you needed to know—about classic Southern cuisine. From biscuits and barbecue to fried chicken and pimento cheese, we break it down for you.

Whether it’s served plain or with all the fixings (or even meatless), no matter what your preference, the Queen City has a burger to suit every taste.

These Queen City bakeries are whipping up some of the region’s best sweets and savory treats.

Pimento cheese is arguably Charlotte’s favorite snack—here’s where to find the best “paté of the South,” in all its delicious incarnations.

Curb your ‘cue craving at one of these beloved Charlotte barbecue joints.