123 restaurants and businesses in Charlotte that have opened in 2025
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From restaurants to retail shops, here are 123 new businesses that have opened in Charlotte this year.
Editor's note: This guide is updated quarterly, with the last update on Dec. 16, 2025.
FOOD & DRINK
A cocktail bar in NoDa by accomplished Charlotte mixologist Bob Peters.
Stop by: 3024 N. Davidson St., across from the Johnston YMCA.
Go deeper: NoDa mill house to be reimagined as a cocktail bar with a nostalgic story
Local restaurateurs Kim and Jon Dressler reopened this SouthPark favorite in its new home inside The Westin in Uptown.
Stop by: 601 S. College St.
Go deeper: Dressler-owned restaurant to reopen in Uptown
A South Carolina-based coffee shop in The Alley at Latta Arcade.
Stop by: 320 S. Tryon St.
Go deeper: ️Knowledge Perk opens at Latta Arcade
A massive gaming center in Camp North End with pickleball courts, golf simulators and pool tables.
Stop by: 201 Camp Road.
Go deeper: Massive pickleball and gaming facility opening soon at Camp North End
A South End speakeasy from the team behind Canopy Cocktails.
Stop by: 118 E. Kingston Ave., the same as Canopy.
Go deeper: Secret speakeasy Syn opens in South End — good luck finding it
A Turkish coffee shop in University City.
Stop by: 440 E. McCullough Drive, on the second floor of McCullough Commons, above Mike's Vegan Grill.
Go deeper: New late-night Turkish coffee shop opens in University City
The popular THC-A dispensary closed two of its locations and reopened in a bigger spot with a dog park and lounge.
Stop by: 2918 N. Davidson St.
Go deeper: Happy Camper dispensary and lounge to expand into a bigger location in NoDa this spring
A Latin-fusion restaurant in Plaza Midwood.
Stop by: 1226 Central Ave., next to Moo & Brew and across from Thirsty Beaver.
Go deeper: 9 fun dishes and drinks to try at Papi Ricko in Plaza Midwood
A Colombian coffee truck parked permanently in NoDa, next to Canvas Tattoo and across from the Johnston YMCA.
Stop by: 3012 N. Davidson St., next to Chief's.
Go deeper: New Colombian coffee truck imports flavors from family farm to NoDa
A café from the team behind Muraya in The Shops at Winnifred in South End.
Stop by: 1425 Winnifred St., next to YAY Yogurt and Yuca.
Popular Mexican eatery opens second Charlotte location in the Duke Energy Plaza in Uptown.
Stop by: 530 S. College St.
Go deeper: Que Fresa opens second location in Uptown with cocktail bar and all-day breakfast
The Comedy Club at Duckworth's
A comedy club inside Duckworth's Grill & Taphouse in Uptown.
Stop by: 330 N. Tryon St.
Go deeper: First look inside Duckworth's new Uptown comedy club
A popular spot for Indian and Nepalese cuisine in Charlotte has opened its fourth location in Matthews and its fifth location in University City.
Stop by: 1240 Matthews-Mint Hill Road and 8205 University City Blvd.
Trendy coffee trailer situated along the Rail Trail in South End.
Stop by: Under the 110 East office tower at 110 East Blvd.
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A walk-up window coffee spot attached to jewelry and home decor shop Twenty Two West, serving hot and iced chai, plus chai popsicles and ice cream sammies.
Stop by: 2338 The Plaza.
Go deeper: Charlotte's 13 best mobile coffee carts and tiny cafés for coffee on the go
The newest location for the Italian restaurant opened in Huntersville.
Stop by: 8711 Lindholm Drive.
A boutique coffee shop catering to students in Mallard Creek.
Stop by: 10227 Mallard Creek Road.
Go deeper: Hilltop Coffee opening soon near University City
A blend of retail and dining in one SouthPark venue.
Stop by: 4400 Sharon Road.
Go deeper: Tommy Bahama's retail restaurant Marlin Bar is expanding to SouthPark
A fast-casual Peruvian sandwich restaurant with international fusion flavors in South End.
Stop by: 131 E. Park Ave.
Go deeper: Co-founders of Yunta and Viva Chicken to open new Peruvian sandwich restaurant called La Lima
Sports lounge in South End.
Stop by: 225 W. Tremont Ave.
Go deeper: Massive new sports lounge Blinders to open in South End with giant TV screen
A popular Haitian food truck's first brick-and-mortar restaurant in Windsor Park.
Stop by: 2120 Kilborne Drive.
Go deeper: Ms. Didi's Caribbean Kitchen opens Haitian restaurant in east Charlotte
Popular dive bar expands with a new family-friendly Oakhurst location.
Stop by: 4624 Monroe Road.
Go deeper: Inside Two Buck Saloon's new family-friendly bar in Oakhurst
A Turkish cafe in University City.
Stop by: 1520 Overland Park Lane.
Go deeper: New Turkish cafe brings Mediterranean flavors to north Charlotte
The Good Wurst Co.'s original owner opened a new restaurant in the original Plaza Midwood location.
Stop by: 3001 Central Ave.
Go deeper: Clark's Snack Bar opens in Plaza Midwood
Carowinds' first adults-only swim-up bar.
Stop by: 14523 Carowinds Blvd.
Go deeper: Carowinds' swim-up bar opens this weekend
Yemeni coffee shop's second Charlotte-area location in LoSo.
Stop by: 3441 South Blvd.
Go deeper: Haraz opens second Charlotte shop in Lower South End
Popular fast-casual burger restaurant expands to Concord.
Stop by: 3074 Derita Road.
Go deeper: Harriet's Hamburgers expands to Concord, Matthews and Plaza Midwood
Locally owned cookie business serving 30 kinds of cookies through a tiny walk-up window in Uptown.
Stop by: 329 S. Tryon St.
Go deeper: La Bonbonniere Bakery brings giant, over-the-top cookies to a tiny walk-up window in Uptown
The restaurant's third Charlotte-area location in Huntersville.
Stop by: 8908-A Lindholm Drive.
Pasta shop and Italian market inside a refurbished Craftsman house on The Plaza.
Stop by: 2341 The Plaza.
Go deeper: Fresh pasta shop and Italian market opens on The Plaza
Dive bar in Lower South End.
Stop by: 3609 South Blvd.
Go deeper: Valhalla team opens Dom's Dive Bar in Lower South End
An authentic Mexican ice cream shop in east Charlotte.
Stop by: 5708 N. Sharon Amity Road.
Go deeper: Charlotte influencer QC Javi opens Mexican ice cream shop
A Korean BBQ restaurant that reopened in South End.
Stop by: 1400 S. Church St.
Go deeper: Let's Meat reopens in South End
A hidden bar inside 3rd & Fernwood at The Metropolitan.
Stop by: 1100 Metropolitan Ave.
Go deeper: Hidden cocktail lounge by the Colliers opens inside 3rd & Fernwood
A bar within walking distance of Truist Field and Bank of America Stadium.
Stop by: 500 W. Trade St.
Restaurateurs Jeff Tonidandel and Jamie Brown turned the former Bonterra spot in Dilworth into a surf-and-turf restaurant.
Stop by: 1829 Cleveland Ave.
Go deeper: Hallelujah! Leluia Hall is finally opening next week
This Texas-based burger chain is opening 10 restaurants in the Charlotte area. The Gastonia location opened in May.
Stop by: 3415 E. Franklin Blvd.
Go deeper: Whataburger to open multiple restaurants across North Carolina
A honky-tonk bar in South End.
Stop by: 120 W. Bland St.
Go deeper: The Rose Honky Tonk owners are opening another South End honky-tonk bar
This Charlotte institution relocated to the former 1501 S. Mint space.
Stop by: 1501 S. Mint St.
Go deeper: Tyber Creek is moving to Mint Street
A chicken-and-beer joint from one of the co-founders of Moo & Brew that replaced the old Zada Jane's spot in Plaza Midwood.
Stop by: 1601 Central Ave.
Go deeper: Scoop: Chicken and beer restaurant replacing Zada Jane's in Plaza Midwood
The pasta and cocktail house from James Beard-nominated chef Sam Hart (of Counter-) in the former Poplar Tapas & Wine spot in Fourth Ward.
Stop by: 224 W. 10th St.
Go deeper: Scoop: Highly anticipated Italian restaurant to open in Uptown next month
A new restaurant from the owners of Customshop and Rally Pickleball in LoSo.
Stop by: 117 Southside Drive.
Go deeper: Rally Pickleball owners to open neighborhood bistro called Henrietta's
A modern bodega inside the former Leah & Louise spot in Camp North End.
Stop by: 301 Camp Road.
Go deeper: Camp North End's new bodega will offer late-night bites
The cherished Plaza Midwood restaurant reopened inside The Pass, next to the new pool hall Borderline Bar & Billiards.
Stop by: 4100 Raleigh St.
Go deeper: See inside the new Soul Gastrolounge
An Italian food stall in Optimist Hall.
Stop by: 1115 N. Brevard St.
Go deeper: From "Chopped" to Optimist Hall
Mother's Comfort Food & Cocktails
California-based restaurant at Park Road Shopping Center.
Stop by: 4271 Park Road.
Go deeper: ️Mother's Comfort Food & Cocktails coming soon to Park Road Shopping Center
A new throwback nightclub in Uptown.
Stop by: 200 N. Tryon St.
Go deeper: Retro Bar brings '80s and '90s nostalgia back to Uptown
An Irish pub in NoDa where Roy's Kitchen and Patio used to be.
Stop by: 3112 N. Davidson St.
Go deeper: McHale's Irish Pub returns with a new NoDa location
A European-inspired bakery in South End.
Stop by: 1425 Winnifred St.
Go deeper: Wheatberry opens in South End with fresh bakes
A new hookah lounge and bar on The Plaza.
Stop by: 2815 The Plaza
Go deeper: A new Charlotte hookah lounge is only allowing adults 25+ inside
A new bar in the former Another Brewery space on North Davidson Street.
Stop by: 2500 N. Davidson St.
Go deeper: New bar opens in former Another Brewery spot
An all-you-can-eat sushi restaurant in South End.
Stop by: 1300 South Blvd.
Go deeper: All-you-can-eat sushi restaurant opens in former Lincoln Haberdashery spot
A cheesecake bar in the former Wentworth & Fenn in Camp North End.
Stop by: 270 Camp Road.
A Michigan-based Yemeni coffee shop in University City.
Stop by: 9325 JW Clay Blvd.
Go deeper: New Yemeni coffee shop opening soon in University City
A new Italian restaurant in SouthPark offering freshly made pastas and interactive, family-style dining experiences.
Stop by: 4905 Ashley Park Lane.
Go deeper: New SouthPark restaurant offers interactive table-side dining and fresh pasta
Mo:Mo Pasal, El Dorado Latin Grill and Rangoon Sushi
Three new food stalls serving Nepali and Indian cuisine, Tex-Mex dishes, and sushi at Urban District Market.
Stop by: 2315 N. Davidson St.
Go deeper: Urban District Market adds new international food stalls
A dessert shop delivering ice cream and frozen yogurt sundaes until 2am in Wesley Heights.
Stop by: 2135 Thrift Road.
A Brooklyn-based ice cream chain, with crazy flavors and options for vegans and dogs, in Plaza Midwood.
Stop by: 1711 Commonwealth Ave.
Go deeper: Van Leeuwen opens Charlotte shop with local sundae collab
Whataburger is to Texas what In-N-Out is to California: a longstanding burger chain known for its fresh, juicy patties and die-hard following.
Stop by: 12935 Albemarle Road.
Go deeper: Whataburger to open multiple restaurants across North Carolina
A beer hall featuring four North Carolina breweries in South End.
Stop by: 2412 Distribution St.
Go deeper: See inside: New beer hall opens in South End beer with four N.C. breweries
A restaurant chain based in Connecticut and New York known for its rip-and-dip bagels and spreads.
Stop by: 14020 Stream Way.
Go deeper: PopUp Bagels opens first North Carolina location in Ballantyne
A new bottle shop and bar by the owners of Orosoko Sound Bar and Matthews-based distillery Oaklore Distilling in South End.
Stop by: 1425 Winnifred St.
Go deeper: Orosoko and Oaklore owners open new South End bar and bottle shop
A Black-owned coffee shop in the former Queen City Quarter space in Fourth Ward.
Stop by: 644 N. Church St.
Sugar & Sip Coffee and Workshop
A Black-owned coffee shop in Uptown's Fourth Ward.
Stop by: 120 N. Cedar St.
A Southern homestyle bakery and market in Dilworth.
Stop by: 2442 Park Road.
A new cocktail lounge in University City.
Stop by: 200 Pavilion Blvd.
Go deeper: New cocktail lounge in north Charlotte opens as a one-stop nightlife spot
A taco joint with THC-infused salsa in Villa Heights.
Stop by: 2301 The Plaza.
Go deeper: New taco spot with THC-infused "happy sauce" opens near Plaza Midwood
A new cocktail and wine lounge in Myers Park.
Stop by: 715 Providence Road.
Go deeper: Scoop: European-inspired cocktail lounge opening soon in Myers Park
The roasters' second standalone cafe, just down the street from Suffolk Punch in South End.
Stop by: 3001 Griffith St.
Go deeper: Giddy Goat opens South End spot
A fast-casual Southwest-inspired taco stall in Optimist Park.
Stop by: 1115 N. Brevard St.
Go deeper: Comal Taco Co. will replace Marina's Tapas at Optimist Hall
A new Peruvian restaurant in NoDa.
Stop by: 730 E. 36th St.
Go deeper: First look inside new NoDa Peruvian restaurant Panko
A small contemporary American restaurant in Myers Park that landed a Michelin recommendation.
Stop by: 2820 Selwyn Ave.
Go deeper: Rada in Myers Park is one of Charlotte's buzziest restaurants
Local ice creamery Two Scoops opens a new location in NoDa.
Stop by: 3123 N. Davidson St.
The mobile coffee cart's first standalone shop, inside Nothing New Vintage in Concord.
Stop by: 3100 N. Davidson St.
A new modern Japanese restaurant and omakase experience in South End.
Stop by: 255 W. Bland St.
Go deeper: Modern Japanese restaurant YUGENN opening soon in South End with omakase dining experience
A former service station turned restaurant with a large patio in Concord.
Stop by: 24 Church St. NE.
Go deeper: Concord's Pump Social: A family-friendly patio gem
A Nashville hot chicken food truck's first brick-and-mortar location, inside Optimist Hall.
Stop by: 1115 N. Brevard St.
Go deeper: Everything you need to know about Optimist Hall
A fast-casual Middle Eastern street-food spot that's expanded to Ballantyne.
Stop by: 15105 John J. Delaney Dr., Suite J.
Go deeper: 20 best restaurants in Ballantyne in 2025
An all-day health cafe from the Local açaí bowl chain Spoons.
Stop by: 6640 Carmel Road.
Go deeper: Spoons adds Eden, an all-day cafe built on whole foods
THINGS TO DO
Blume Studios' newest immersive experience is a life-size Monopoly game.
Stop by: 904 Post St.
Go deeper: Life-size Monopoly is coming to Charlotte
A massive adventure-style escape room facility in Lower South End.
Stop by: 125 W. Woodlawn Road.
Go deeper: Everything to know before you go to Charlotte's new adventure escape room Keepers of Balance
A country club for car enthusiasts near Charlotte Motor Speedway.
Stop by: 4900 Morehead Road.
Go deeper: See inside: Ten Tenths Motor Club near Charlotte Motor Speedway
A queer-friendly pole-dancing studio in Plaza Midwood.
Stop by: 1318 Pecan Ave.
Go deeper: This Charlotte pole dancing studio embraces its sex work roots — and welcomes everybody
An indoor golf entertainment venue in Wesley Heights.
Stop by: 2135 Thrift Road.
Go deeper: New indoor golf simulator bar now open in Wesley Heights
An interactive game-show experience with a $100,000 grand prize in the Belmont neighborhood.
Stop by: 933 Louise Ave.
Go deeper: Immersive game show experience in Charlotte gives players a shot at $100K
A "Bridgerton"-themed bus tour makes its way around the city, sharing local history.
Go deeper: This "Bridgerton"-themed bus takes you on a mobile tea party tour of Charlotte
A candle-making bar and kitten rescue in Plaza Midwood.
Stop by: 1800 Central Ave.
Go deeper: Charlotte's new candle bar doubles as kitten rescue
American Airlines Provisions by Admirals Club lounge
A new lounge at Charlotte Douglas International Airport.
Go deeper: New American Airlines lounge to open at Charlotte airport
A new golf entertainment venue in Lower South End.
Stop by: 255 Clanton Road.
Go deeper: New golf entertainment venue opens soon in Lower South End
An immersive experience at Blumenthal Arts' Blume Studios' Stage 2.
Stop by: 904 Post St.
Go deeper: See inside: West End Magic show "The Magicians Table" at Blume Studios
A racquet sport often described as a combination of tennis and squash.
Stop by: 9300 Browne Road.
Go deeper: Epic Padel launches in Charlotte with 5 courts
HEALTH & WELLNESS
A locally owned luxury fitness center in east Charlotte.
Stop by: 4000 Monroe Road, Building 5.
Go deeper: The Health Club brings Equinox vibes to east Charlotte
An indoor sports training facility in Grier Heights.
Stop by: 3525 Latrobe Drive.
Go deeper: Indoor training facility for baseball, softball and lacrosse now open in Charlotte
The Asheville-based bathhouse known for its communal saunas and cold plunges opened its first Charlotte location in Wesley Heights.
Stop by: 1500 W. Morehead St.
Go deeper: Popular Asheville bathhouse Sauna House brings its communal saunas and cold plunges to Charlotte
A fitness-meets-coworking space in the former Frothy Beard Brewing space in South End.
Stop by: 1200 S. Graham St.
Go deeper: Work out, then log in at this new South End coworking/fitness space
A fitness franchise with "Pilates redefined" classes expanded to Plaza Midwood.
Stop by: 1711 Commonwealth Ave., No. 130.
A hot power yoga studio in Plaza Midwood.
Stop by: 1711 Commonwealth Ave.
Atlanta-based reformer Pilates studio's first North Carolina location in Ballantyne.
Stop by: 14835 Ballantyne Village Way.
Go deeper: Soft lighting and no microphones: Ballantyne's new Pilates studio offers luxury fitness
Jungle Cycle + Strength Studio
A locally owned studio in west Charlotte from the owner of SkyCycle.
Stop by: 800 Gesco St.
Go deeper: Local fitness entrepreneur opens cycle and Pilates studio in west Charlotte
A locally owned, Lagree-certified studio in Elizabeth.
Stop by: 1933 E. Seventh St.
Go deeper: The Lagree Method is the newest player on Charlotte's fitness scene
RETAIL
A popular romance bookshop on wheels opened its permanent home in Plaza Midwood.
Stop by: 1516 Lyon Court, just off Central Avenue.
Go deeper: New romance bookstore opens in Plaza Midwood
An overstock store from Urban Outfitters in Pineville.
Stop by: 10416 Centrum Parkway.
Go deeper: Anthropologie, Free People and Urban Outfitters clearance store coming to Charlotte
A studio space for artists in NoDa.
Stop by: 3045 N. Davidson St.
Go deeper: Charlotte artists find a home in NoDa on Johnston YMCA campus
A new lifestyle brand and store for women in Plaza Midwood.
Stop by: 1506 Central Ave.
Go deeper: New store for women with restaurant, bar and lounge opens in Plaza Midwood
A waterproof and hypoallergenic gold-filled jewelry shop in Camp North End.
Stop by: 1824 Statesville Ave.
Go deeper: Local jewelry brand KIKI to open Camp North End storefront
A new thrift shop next to Happy Camper's former consumption lounge in NoDa.
Stop by: 3100 N. Davidson St.
Go deeper: New NoDa thrift shop offers trendy labels at lower price points
A family-owned vinyl shop that expanded to South End.
Stop by: 1616 Camden Road.
Go deeper: Charlotte record store expands with a new South End location
Life Is Sweet
A candy shop in Camp North End.
Stop by: 701 Keswick Ave., Suite 104.
The Arizona-based grocer became NoDa's first grocery store.
Stop by: 110 E. 36th St.
Go deeper: See inside the new Sprouts grocery store in NoDa
The popular retail shop opened at Phillips Place.
Stop by: 6800 Phillips Place Court, across from Ralph Lauren.
A new women's boutique dedicated to all things travel in Camp North End.
Stop by: 1824 Statesville Ave.
Go deeper: Voyage opens in Camp North End as a travel shop and social club for women
The first North Carolina store for the Spanish retailer in SouthPark Mall.
Stop by: 4400 Sharon Road.
Go deeper: See inside: Zara's first Charlotte store opens Dec. 4
A a locally owned home and gift shop in Plaza Midwood.
Stop by: 1520 Lyon Court.
Go deeper: Inside Wiloe, Plaza Midwood's new colorful home and gift shop
A family-owned clothing store from the owner behind Lottie's.
Stop by: 210 E. Trade St.
A permanent jewelry shop in South End.
Stop by: 222 West Blvd.
A women's clothing brand in SouthPark Mall.
Stop by: 4400 Sharon Road.
SERVICES
An overnight service for postpartum and postnatal care in Uptown.
If you go: Book your stay in advance at Le Méridien.
Go deeper: Postpartum retreat in Charlotte to offer all-day care for new mothers
An online service that connects procrastinators to local businesses — from same-day massage bookings to salon appointments and everything in between.
Go deeper: Book last-minute appointments with this new Charlotte service
The newest two-story library in University City is filled with books for children, teens and adults.
Stop by: 5528 Waters Edge Village Drive, next to Novel University Place.
A Charlotte-based dating app that matches people through a shared love of dogs.
Go deeper: New Charlotte-based dating app for dog lovers to launch soon
A local app designed to help people make friends through sports.
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