Neighborhood Explorer: Plaza Midwood
From family-friendly breweries to book shops, BBQ joints and beyond, Plaza Midwood has something for everyone.
by Cassie Townsend
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A quirky and welcoming neighborhood with so much to explore, Plaza Midwood’s personality is hard to define, which makes it even more endearing to visitors and locals.
Eat & Drink
Start with the classics. The Diamond Restaurant has been serving double-decker burgers and hot dogs since 1945, and Zada Jane’s Corner Café provides that same comfort food approach to breakfast. Also mixed in with the neighborhood’s eclectic restaurant scene are Irish classics at The Workman’s Friend and finger-licking barbecue at Midwood Smokehouse.
Play
When the sun goes down, Charlotteans come out to play in Plaza Midwood. Plan a bar crawl that begins with burgers and craft beer at Moo & Brew and continues with stops at the neighborhood’s four breweries—Legion Brewing, order a Juicy Jay; Resident Culture Brewing, where hazy IPAs meet coolship sours; Southern Strain Brewing and Pilot Brewing. Wrap up the night playing cornhole or ping pong at Thomas Street Tavern.
Shop
Retail options in Plaza Midwood are as diverse as the neighborhood’s dining and entertainment options. Shop for fashion-forward pieces at Boris+Natasha, decorate your home and yourself with locally and internationally sourced hand-made accessories at Moxie Mercantile and find used books to add to your collection at neighborhood staple, Book Buyers.
Live
Looking for a place to call home close to Uptown? Home to foodies’ favorite hot spots, epic skyline views and quirky vibes, Plaza Midwood is a neighborhood worth exploring. Located only a mile or so from Uptown Charlotte, Plaza Midwood has quickly become one of the most sought-after neighborhoods in all of Charlotte. Thinking about making this funky area of town home? Give the real estate experts at Allen Tate a call. Consistently ranked #1 in the Carolinas, feel at ease when you trust the real estate professionals at Allen Tate.
