Just Opened in Charlotte – January 2026

Eat & Drink

Brasserie Copain

Neighborhood: Ballantyne

If you’re familiar with Copain Bakery, you’ll love this new addition to The Bowl at Ballantyne. The restaurant offers breakfast, lunch and dinner with options like freshly made pastries, baguette sandwiches, salads and steak frites. Make a dinner reservation online or feel free to walk in.

DŌZO

Neighborhood: Dilworth

This Japanese-American kitchen began as the Katsu Kart food truck before opening as a small restaurant inside The City Kitch. Now, you’ll find an expanded menu for lunch and dinner at the space in Dilworth. In addition to new food items, the team offers a by-the-glass sake program.

Gotcha Matcha & Espresso

Neighborhood: Uptown

Get your matcha and caffeine fix at this new cafe location — the second for the local brand. Take a stroll through the matcha menu with creations like strawberry cheesecake, peach matchiato and blueberry matcha. Gotcha Matcha also offers a selection of loose leaf tea and sweet pastries, like an ube cinnamon roll.

La Bonbonniere Bakery

Neighborhood: Uptown

This local cookie maker has moved from her first Uptown location to a more permanent home inside Latta Arcade. Keep an eye on Instagram for the weekly lineup of sweet treats. You can stop by the shop to browse in-person or place a pre-order online. 

South Block

Neighborhood: Ballantyne

North Carolina’s first location of this smoothie concept is now open at The Bowl at Ballantyne. Guests love the acai bowls, smoothies and loaded toasts, all made with fresh fruit and natural ingredients. The seasonal options are always a good way to go.

The Changebaker Place

Area: East Charlotte

Manuel Betancur, owner of Manalo’s Latin Bakery, now has another café just down the way from the other. At this new location, he offers coffee drinks, gelato and “high-end” pastries. You can also check out his other businesses in the region, Higher Grounds Café and Artisen Gelato. 

The Story of Mi Cariño 

Neighborhood: South End

The folks behind Vinyl have a new Mexican-Latin restaurant just down the street in South End. Chefs Hector González-Mora and Vince Giancarlo offer scratch-made dishes like truffle corn dip, various oyster builds, tacos and seafood specialties. The bar program, crafted by Henry Schmulling, focuses on agave spirits. 

Uncle’s

Neighborhood: Plaza Midwood

This pop-up-turned-restaurant now has a home on the back patio of Burial Beer Co. Chef-owner Michael Le offers comforting Southeast Asian cuisine like khao man gai, tod mun goong and veggie tofu with rice. Check them out for dinner service and keep an eye on Instagram for other opening hours. 

Things to Do

Hill House Home

Neighborhood: SouthPark

You can now shop the signature Nap Dress at this new boutique in Phillips Place. This luxury brand sells women’s clothing, kid and baby gear and curated home pieces. Fun fact: this is the first location in North Carolina!

Pause

Area: South Charlotte 

Treat yourself to a day of wellness and recovery at this recently opened studio at the Arboretum Shopping Center.  Services include compression therapy, cold plunge and infrared saunas, IV drips, float therapy and cryotherapy. Visitors can purchase items a la carte or sign up for a membership based on ongoing needs.