Charleston-based frosé and sandwich spot opens in South End

The Charlotte shop is located at West Tremont and South Tryon, next to High-Wire Brewing, Benny Ferrovia’s and Spenga fitness facility.

Why it matters: Charlotte’s drink scene continues to diversify. The city is not only home to breweries, wine bars and seltzeries, but soon a frosé franchise, too.

• Head of marketing Jenny Beckham tells Axios that the goal is to bring a fun, beachy vibe to cities that aren’t coastal. Co-Op also has other locations in cities like Chattanooga and Nashville, according to its website.

What to expect: The Co-Op’s primary offerings will be frosé and sandwiches. Other menu highlights include $1 coffee all day and fresh salads.

• Beckham says there will be 40 rotating frosé flavors, including seasonal options, with six to eight offered at a time. “But we can make 60 or more,” Charlotte Co-Op manager Austin Garabato says.
• When it comes to sandwiches, Beckham says the Cali Turkey is a crowd favorite. It’s made with turkey, bacon, avocado, tomato, sprouts and herb cheese spread on whole wheat.

Space: The 2,200-square-foot restaurant will have a casual beachy vibe with indoor and outdoor seating. “It’s really kind of like a party in the front, business in the back,” Beckham says.

• There’s seating for about 50 people inside and additional seating outside.

Details: The Co-Op is located at 340 W Tremont Ave.

• It’ll open daily 7am-10pm.

Editor’s Note: This story was originally published in July 2022 and updated May 2023 to reflect new information about the opening date.