Urban District Market: Everything there is to eat, see and do
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Urban District Market is an international food hall at the intersection of NoDa, Villa Heights and Optimist Park known as the Mill District.
Why it matters: In addition to food stalls from around the world, the family-friendly spot is known for its weekend events and unique offerings, like its Gashapon machines and Japanese 7/11-inspired "SUPER" market.
Catch up quick: At 20,000 square feet, UDM is part of Lintmen's, an adaptive reuse development that is also the site of Seoul Food Meat Co., Charlotte Vintage and MADabolic NoDa.
- Guests have the option to dine inside, on the patio, or take food to go.
Stop by: Urban District Market is at 2315 N. Davidson St., near Seoul Food Meat Co., Charlotte Vintage and MADabolic NoDa.
- It's open daily from 8am-10:30pm. Food stall hours vary.
- Parking is available across the street at Seoul Food Meat Co.
- It's an 11-minute walk to the 25th St station LYNX Blue Line, which will take you straight into NoDa.
💭 Our thought bubble: Located about a mile from Optimist Hall, UDM is a great remote work option for those seeking free Wi-Fi, diverse food and beverage options, and plenty of seating.
- It's also a great spot for families, featuring a toddler-friendly supermarket setup at the entrance, a larger play area for kids at the center, a splash pad open from Memorial Day to Labor Day, and private bathrooms with changing tables for breastfeeding mothers.
Food and beverage options
UDM has about a dozen food stalls unique to Charlotte and family-owned and operated. Each stall has a self-order iPad at the register.
- Rangoon Sushi offers made-to-order sushi, poke bowls, and a variety of Thai and Burmese dishes. It opens June 12.
- Mo:Mo Pasal has authentic Nepali and Indian cuisines like momo, noodles, fried rice and other street snacks.
- El Dorado Latin Grill specializes in Tex-Mex cuisine, featuring tacos, quesabirria and other Latin-inspired dishes, like Cuban sandwiches.
- Cluck & Moo offers Latin rotisserie chicken and burgers.
- Crispy Patty has Katsu sandwiches served with a variety of proteins, including seafood, chicken and beef. It also has Korean corn dogs, fried chicken and salads.
- KaUdon makes its noodles in-house daily and is the first udon-focused restaurant in Charlotte, according to owner Tim Chun. Udon is a thick noodle made from flour, water and salt. Unlike ramen, the noodles aren't made with egg, and therefore are vegan-friendly.
- Mill District Kabob is a halal kabob stand with kabob platters, doner kabob (gyros, which is a mix of Lamb and Beef meat cooked on a doner kabob machine), plus wraps and salads.
- Stuffed has savory and sweet dumplings that can be steamed, pan-fried or deep-fried.
- Bop bop is a build-your-own rice bowl stall with several protein and topping options.
- & Coffee serves coffee, espresso, tea and specialty drinks, plus pastries like homemade mochi doughnuts, croffles (croissant + waffles) and bingsoo (shaved ice topped with fresh fruit).
- LaBARatory is a craft brewery and soju distillery with an adjacent event space.
- SUPER is a Japanese 7/11-style market, offering specialty snacks, drinks, onigiri, bento boxes and other grab-and-go options.
Things to do/Events
UDM regularly hosts events, including holiday pop-ups, princess-themed brunches and other family-friendly activities. Find their events calendar here. And keep up with their latest happenings on Instagram and Facebook.
- Asian Night Market: On the first Friday of each month, from 5-11pm, Urban District Market and Seoul Food Meat Co. host local vendors and karaoke outside.
- Saturday yoga: Habitual Roots hosts the weekly yoga series from 10:30-11:30am.
- Kids yoga: Hosted on school holidays, breaks and early release days by Making Space: Mindful Movement.
- Game Night: On Mondays, from 6:30-9:30pm, Charlotte Together hosts game nights.
- Monthly walking group: Join Pace of East on the second Saturday of each month from 10am-1pm.
- Friend Matching: Monthly meetup hosted by Filled Cups. Guests complete a questionnaire before coming and are "matched" at tables with similar interests.
- Festivals: Books on the House Bookpalooza (Oct. 11), and K-Fest (Oct. 25).
- Outdoor Movie Night: Watch a mix of family-friendly and anime movies in the courtyard between Seoul Food and UDM on Fridays at sunset.
Go deeper: Optimist Hall guide
Editor's note: This guide was originally published June 2025 and most recently updated Sept. 2025 to reflect new food stalls.