Charlotte’s Most Incredible Brunch Spots
Charlotte is one of the most beautiful cities in the South, with lots of entertaining things to see and do. Whether you’re looking to take a nature hike, visit a museum, or visit a restaurant with a stunning view of the city, you’ll find what you’re looking for here! If you want to indulge in a decadent brunch meal while you’re in the city, there are plenty of quality restaurants to choose from. Here are a few of the brunch spots in Charlotte that will make your brunch even more exciting.
Cafe Monte French Bakery and Bistro
6700 Fairview Rd #108, Charlotte, NC 28210
(704) 552-1116
Bonjour! This little French bistro is just delightful. When you walk in, on your right you will see the dessert counter that is so hard to pass, along with the bar where the bartenders are whipping up all kinds of delicious cocktails, lattes, and more. All of the little touches in this restaurant really give you the feel of a French bistro, from the furniture to the decor on the walls. The menu has tons of options which is a blessing and a curse because you are going to want to try everything! Start off with some of their hot beignets or the brie en croute. For the main course, they have soup and salad options, tons of hot and cold sandwiches, quiche, eggs pretty much any way you can imagine them, crepes, and so much more. While you’re digesting sip on a delicious cappuccino or café au lait.
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Midnight Diner
115 E Carson Blvd, Charlotte, NC 28203,
(980) 207-3641
This brunch spot is perfect if you prefer breakfast food any time of day. Midnight Diner is one of the best places in Charleston to get a satisfying serving of chicken and waffles. Or, you can enjoy tasty corned beef and has with a sunny-side-up egg. If you’re in the mood for more of a lunch entree like a hot dog with the works served with a side of gigantic fried onion rings. The hash browns are some of the most delicious in town, and you can top them with salt, pepper, and ketchup as the perfect complement to toast or eggs prepared any way you like. If you’ve got a sweet tooth, you don’t want to leave Midnight Diner without trying the restaurant’s decadent Death by Chocolate cake topped with whipped cream.
The Original Pancake House
4736 Sharon Rd, Charlotte, NC 28210,
(704) 553-8364
The Original Pancake House is the ideal brunch spot in Charlotte to visit if you’re a fan of pancakes. There are several variations of the pancake available, including crepes stuffed and topped with bananas and caramel sauce and pancakes topped with powdered sugar and chopped pecans. The blueberry waffle is a delicious choice if you like fruity flavor with your waffles and the Dutch baby pancake with caramelized apples will make you love brunch even more. There are several classic breakfast options to choose from as well, such as scrambled eggs with bacon and home fries, or you can try the baked sweet potato topped with butter and cinnamon. The Original Pancake House is also a great place to get omelets — the Western omelet with cheddar cheese and ham or the famous mushroom omelet filled with mushrooms and cheese. Complete your meal with French press premium coffees or a hot chocolate to end your brunch with even more indulgence.
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Bistro La Bon
1322 Central Ave, Charlotte, NC 28205,
(704) 333-4646
Bistro La Bon offers French-inspired food that will make you feel sophisticated and refined as you enjoy your brunch with family and friends. The restaurant is known for its Airline Chicken, which is a perfectly roasted section of chicken served with couscous and cherry tomatoes. If you’re in the mood for seafood, you’ll love the grilled fish with lentils and fresh herbs or the calamari served with a lemon to add brightness to the dish. Bistro La Bon also offers spring rolls fried to perfection served with fresh greens. You’ll definitely want to try the ox file served with French fries, hearty gravy, and marinated tomatoes if you’re a fan of steak. If you’re brunching with loved ones, try a few plates for sharing like the chalupas de pollo with shredded chicken, pan-seared gnocchi, or seafood Mac and cheese. You can also indulge in the charcuterie board filled with gourmet cheese, cured meats, and fresh fruit.
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Hazelnut’s Creperie
200 South Tryon Street LOBBY, Charlotte, NC 28201,
(704) 910-0782
Even though Charlotte is known for its low-country Southern fare and traditional soul food dishes, there are some places in the city that offer delicious crepes. Hazelnut’s Creperie is an Uptown Charlotte eatery dedicated to these thin French delicacies, and you can have your crepe filled with the ingredients of your choice whether you prefer something sweet or savory. The basil pesto chicken crepe is one of the tastiest items on the menu, or you can opt for the smoked BLT crepe if you’re looking for a menu item that is both a lunch sandwich and a satisfying breakfast. There are also some tasty vegetarian options on the menu like the samosa crepe with curry mashed potatoes, black beans, and sriracha mango chutney. If you want to combine sweet and savory flavors into one crepe, try the Maple Dream; it has cheddar and bacon inside and is topped with butter, maple syrup, and powdered sugar. If you prefer a salad with your crepe, try the Almost Greek salad with red onion, kalamata olives, and house-made vinaigrette or the Nutty Fusion salad with mixed nuts, mandarin oranges, and a peanut vinaigrette made in-house. If you’re dining with the kids, your little ones may want to try the PB&C crepe. It’s a mixture of peanut butter and cheddar cheese that is strangely delicious.
Haymaker
225 S Poplar St, Charlotte, NC 28202
(704) 626-6116
Talk about a stunning restaurant. The decor here is gold and blue which is incredibly aesthetically pleasing. There are large windows letting in all of that natural light and they have seating down stairs, upstairs overlooking the rest of the restaurant, and at the gorgeous round bar when you first walk in. This is the perfect place to brunch before you take on the day whether you’re celebrating a birthday or just having a good old fashioned girls day. They have options from breakfast sandwiches to plates and yummy sides for you to try. The fried green tomato BLT is loaded with all kinds of fresh ingredients and topped with some pimento cheese and a couple of hearty pieces of bacon. Or you can go classic and order the Haymaker breakfast that comes with scrambled eggs, bacon, roasted potatoes, and their jalapeño biscuit. Their biscuits are not over the top with jalapeño, it just adds a nice touch of flavor. The overall ambience here is wonderful, so get to brunching!
Heist Brewery
2909 N Davidson St #200, Charlotte, NC 28205
(704) 375-8260
Since 2012, Heist has been one of Charlotte’s premier brewpubs, creating a wide variety of small batch beers and showcasing a tremendous food menu. This balance is best exemplified by their Sunday Brunch Buffet, now back in action after a COVID hiatus. This spread would be impressive even if it weren’t a brewery, but that fact gives it extra credit. Load up your plate with all you can think of: shrimp and grits, lamb chops, chicken and waffles, assorted fruit, biscuits and gravy, a wide variety of flatbreads, different juices, coffee, and more. They also have specials for mimosas, beer pitchers, and more. What are you waiting for, book your reservation now!
300 East
300 East Boulevard, Charlotte, NC 28203
(704) 332-6507
300 East has been in the historic Dilworth neighborhood since 1986. While brunch may largely be a modern and trendy meal, 300 East has been serving this food for decades so you can count on it being frill-free as well as fantastic. The Breakfast Tacos, with chorizo, crispy potatoes, eggs, and queso fresco, are a classic; as is the Grit Bowl with your choice of four additions, such as avocado, Nueske’s Bacon, and Pickled Jalapeño. But for a truly unique dish, the Breakfast Pizza is made with a delicious house crust and topped with red sauce, chorizo, cheddar-jack cheese, scallions, queso fresco, and fried eggs. You can also pair it with cocktails such as their own concoctions or classics like Irish Coffee or a Bloody Mary.
Editor’s Note: This article was originally published on September 27, 2021 and last updated on January 2, 2023. Please refer to restaurant websites and social media pages for the most up-to-date information.
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