13 small, but unforgettable restaurant freebies

Here’s a quick list of the most memorable free items offered at Charlotte restaurants.

Hushpuppies – Mac’s Speed Shop

Because nothing pairs better with a new patio than hushpuppies.

Cheese – Beef ‘N Bottle

Because it’s important to pregame your $39 Center Cut Ribeye with cheese on melba toast.

Little Coffee Cups – Toast Dilworth

Because you can wait for a breakfast table, but you can’t wait for coffee.

Soup & Wontons with sauce – Deejai Thai Lunch

Because sweet and sour sauce tastes good on anything.

Cinnamon Sugar Donut Samples – Duck Donuts

Because it’s still OK to sample, even though you’ve already made your order.

Bread – Lumiere

Because you’re not exactly sure how big the French portions are, so you might as well fill up on bread.

Biscuits and Jelly – Tupelo Honey

Because every meal tastes better with free biscuits as an appetizer.

Sorbet – Carpe Diem

Because your palate is so sophisticated that it needs cleaning.

Miniature Iced Tea Pitcher – Thai Taste

Because it’s so cute you can hardly handle it.

Gummy Bears – Vapiano

Because everybody adds more tip when the checkout counter offers gummy bears.

Milk Bread – Kindred

Because it’s famous.

Cookies – Ben Thanh

Because Vietnamese cuisine should end in cookies.

Chips & Salsa – Three Amigos

Because warm chips.