Miranda's Personal Favs in Charlotte, NC

You know those spots you just always seem to always end back up? This is that list for me.  Whether it’s a coffee shop, brunch spot, date night restaurant or girls night out spot- this list is top notch. These truly are some of my top picks in the city and the list I always whip out for friends & family when they need a recommendation. Enjoy! 

 1. Aria Tuscan Grill

Location: 100 N Tryon St. 

Neighborhood: Uptown

Perfect for: Best Overall, Dinner Before or After a Show, Date Night, Post-Work Happy Hour 

2. Peppervine

Photo Cred- IG: @peppervineclt

Location: 4620 Piedmont Row Dr Suite 170B

Neighborhood: SouthPark

Perfect for: Family in Town, Date Night, Corporate Dinner 

3. Lincoln Street Kitchen and Cocktails

Location: 1320 S Church St #400

Neighborhood: South End

Perfect for: Tipsy Brunch, Date Night, Girls Night Out, Friends in Town 

4. Aqua e Vino

Photo Cred- IG: @aquaevino

Location: 4219 Providence Rd #3993

Neighborhood: SouthPark

Perfect for: Authentic Italian Dinner, Time with Family, Date Night, Celebrations 

5. Manobella SouthPark 

Location: 721 Gov Morrison St STE 150

Neighborhood: SouthPark

Perfect for: Dining with Friends, Meetup with Girlfriends, Family Dinner 

6. The Lights Cafe 

Location: 16631 Lancaster Hwy #107

Neighborhood: Ballantyne

Perfect for: Brunch, Breakfast, Healthy Lunch

7. Loyalist Market

Location: 435 N Trade St #102

Neighborhood: Matthews

Perfect for: Lunch Date, Work Lunch, Weekend Lunch

8. Cicchetti

Location: 100 N Tryon St.

Neighborhood: Uptown

Perfect for: Girls Night Out, Date Night, Group Dining, Corporate Events 

9. Yunta

Location: 2201 South Blvd Ste 130

Neighborhood: South End

Perfect for: Date Night, Girls Night Out, Solo Dining at Bar

10. Copain Bakery

Location: 6601 Carnegie Blvd,

Neighborhood: SouthPark

Perfect for: Family Date, Breakfast, Pre-Work Stop, Post-Work Stop, Casual Lunch