Banh Mi Brothers

★★★★★ 4.5 (515) • $$

"Wanted something different for lunch and Banh Mi Brothers had a great solution to my craving. Ordered the Porchetta - Heo Quay at the counterand about 7-10 minutes later they brought the sander to my table. The bread can really hold up to the meat and sauce. The meat itself was flavorful. The kimchi provided a cool, crispy contrast to the meat and bread. Put it all together and there's a lot going on in this sandwich!There are several tables inside and even a few on the patio m. With the quick service this could easily be a go-to for a quicker, tasty lunch."

Ninety’s Dessert Bar

★★★★☆ 4.2 (384) • $

"Went here on a Thursday afternoon; I was the only person there until a family followed me in. The workers were in the back for a bit (I believe chatting), and sort of just looked at me and continued their conversation. I stood there awkwardly for a minute or two until someone walked over to take my order.The appearance of the business was super unique. I loved the aesthetic and the mural. I ordered the Mint-oreo milkshake ($8.25) and waited about 6ish minutes for my order. It looked very appetizing, and tasted just as good. I ended up almost finishing it before I even got home.If I lived here, I could totally see myself being a regular in the summer. I also would have totally loved to try that Apple Pie milkshake.Side note: I saw in someone else's review that they thought the set-up of this business was weird, and I have to agree. The flow inside is a bit odd. I'm not sure why they don't just bring the items to the front, but it wasn't too much of a hassle just to walk to the back to grab my drink and leave.--------Overall:*Mint-oreo milkshake: 9.8/10*Service: 6/10*Appearance: 9/10Total rating: 8.3/10 (or a 4.1/5, rounded to 4/5 for Yelp)Total spent: $8.93"

Sprouts Cafe

★★★★☆ 4.4 (130) • $$

"Stopped here for a quick lunch after flying into CLT. Ample parking, fast and friendly service, and super reasonable prices for healthy meal options.I ordered the Garden Of Eden Flatbread, which came with choice of side. The plant-based chorizo and potato soup was flavorful, but the flatbread made my day. I thought it wouldn't be filling enough because it's pretty small, but the soup-flatbread combo kept my tummy happy until late. Outdoor seating was icing on the cake.Will definitely be back the next time I travel through Charlotte for work!"

Pho Quynh

★★★★☆ 4.4 (100) • $$

"Really great pho place!! My favorite recently shut down and this was highly rated, so I decided to give it a try. It has quickly topped the ranks! It's really the only place I'll go to because the flavor of their broth is so tasty and they give a generous portion, plus no shortage of toppings. There's plenty of seating inside the restaurant, so you can eat in or get takeout. Takeout has never taken more than 10 minutes for me to pick up, so they are on it! Keep that in mind when ordered. Enjoy!!!"

Quickly Bubble Tea

★★★★☆ 4.3 (103) • $

"This was my first boba tea, and I was excited. The place was immaculately kept. I noticed an impressive 97.0 sanitation score. The woman behind the counter was helpful and patient. Truthfully though, it was hard to understand everything she said due to her accent. After she carefully went over the different options I settled on a small pineapple/coconut boba. The tea was amazingly cold and delightfully refreshing. Not too sweet... A unique taste that I loved. I liked that each tea was made fresh to order, and the way they sealed the top of the cup so no spills! The wide straws were novel and just right for consuming this drink. The first few sips were great, until it just wasn't anymore. There were so, so many boba that it interfered with the enjoyment of the drink. At one point the boba seemed to be replicating itself. With each sip this experience morphed into a high-end drink nightmare! The boba tasted like chewy pebbles of goo that expanded in my stomach. It caused my stomach to ache. I began discarding the boba into a napkin until I finally gave up and tossed the entire drink out. I didn't even have 1/3 of it. I felt wasteful but really... No treat should be this much work! Five dollars directly in the trash. Will I ever drink boba again? There is a probability.Will I request less or NO boba? Certainly."

Carolina Smoothies

★★★★★ 4.7 (76) • $

"A good friend d recommended this smoothie shop to me. It's the first time for me but will quickly become a regular. They're much better than the chain smoothie shops. You taste pure quality in the ingredients and the customer service is one of a kind. I HIGHLY recommend them for a quick healthy smoothie without all the sweet stuff and great pricing. If you're in the area stop by."

Smooth Monkey

★★★★☆ 4.3 (81) • $

"Service was great! The employee was super friendly and helpful, asked how ginger-y I wanted it, asked if i wanted mix of coconut water and apple juice or just one or the other. Asked if i wanted onion to make it sweeter. Smoothie was super yummy!! All blended and no chunks the painting in there were too cute. Def a stop in Charlotte you can't miss."

Pho NC Cafe

★★★★☆ 4 (71)

"I don't remember what I ordered, but I know it was some kind of chicken with rice and vegetables and it was good! Not only that, but they give you a good portion. Well, they give you a good portion for a Vietnamese meal, but the prices are a little high if you're seeking value. Nevertheless, I recommend it. Very tasty. Staff is also friendly."

P W's Gourmet Ice Cream

★★★★☆ 3.9 (70) • $

"My neighbor recommended this place. My hubby and I have been twice. Good home made ice cream, and the staff is always very polite. Several flavors to choose from as well."

Juice Life

★★★★★ 4.5 (48) • $

"Such high quality food. Its a well loved lunch for the entire office. The best part is that I dont feel poorly when eating it because its all such nutritional and fresh ingredients. We all get the wraps."

Kung Fu Tea

★★★★☆ 4.4 (49)

"When I went here it was good it's just they don't have lychee jelly but the after all the Boba was good it's just they didn't have lychee jelly, but the service was good and it smells good. I recommend you go here it's just I don't have lychee jelly."

Energy Cafe

★★★★☆ 3.5 (63) • $

"This is my go-to when I want a quick, healthy, and reasonably priced lunch. I love their signature salad. They don't skimp on the walnuts and mandarin orange, plus have a ton of different dressings to choose from. I havent tried the sandwhiches yet, but my coworkers say they are so great. Also great service as everyone there is super fr"

Ding Tea Charlotte Independence

★★★★☆ 4.4 (34) • $$

"NEVER sleep on the strip malls.Literally some of the best bubble tea and boba found thus far!Monster boba was adorable, tasty and hits the right spot when the heat wave makes coffee taste like way too indulgent.The Hokkaido oolong boba was the perfect refreshing sip, that literally cools you a solid 20 degrees.The boba is perfectly sweet, well seasoned, with the right amount of chew.The girls there are helpful, quick and well versed in all the tea flavor combs you could think off!Did I mention they have a selfie wall too... Best of all, the price- unlike some places (I know rent is expensive) that would charge 9-12 dollars one of these delicious drinks the prices and fair and just.You gotta love the fact that it is also next to a great nail salon and a bommbb pho spot :D"

Village Juice & Kitchen - Charlotte

★★★★☆ 3.7 (44)

"I've ordered smoothies, an açaí bowl, and avocado toast from here on a few occasions, through DoorDash. The avocado toast is really fresh, and I like that they have an option to use either their seasoned avocado spread or actual fresh avocado slices (or both). They also have a wide variety of add-ins for their smoothies and bowls, which is nice if you're someone that likes to switch things up or try new things. I also like that everything is packaged very securely and travels well."

My Story Cafe

★★★★★ 4.5 (22)

"My Story Cafe is a "must stop" spot any time I am in Charlotte. I stumbled upon MSC when exploring the uptown area during the summer of 2023 and still dream about their Vietnamese coffee. Best $8 I'll ever spend. This morning I stopped in on my way out of town and they were sold out of VC so I tried the Cuban espresso on a whim and was blown away. So sweet and the flavor of the coffee was dancing on my taste buds. The service can't be beat - the owner is so kind and generous. A local business you can feel good about supporting (and enjoying!)"

Tropical Smoothie Cafe

★★☆☆☆ 2.3 (58)

"Smoothie was absolutely watered down and the smoothie was way sweeter than normal. I got the avocalatta and well it was just wrong. I also ordered a bowl for my sister who is in the hospital so I'm hoping hers was edible but my smoothie was definitely not. Can't do this location again."

Blend Riverwalk

★★★★☆ 4.3 (16)

"A great little health food spot with very friendly employees. Maybe a hair pricey for the area, but I assume that this area thought it would be more popular.I only got a smoothie this time around, but I'll be back to try some sandwiches and such. They did have some unique smoothie recipe ideas which was a fresh take for me. All of the ingredients looked fresh and all of the employees were more than eager to help with a smiling face.I will note that there were some "fun facts" on the wall that maybe needed some asterisks beside the word "facts". "Apples give you more energy than coffee", I've tried both and I disagree, I guess it depends on your definition of the word energy. "Broccoli contains more protein than steak", no, no it doesn't. Not by weight at least and that is how people would make this comparison. People aren't all that bright these days and don't need iffy "facts" to confuse them. JMHO."

Poke n' Ramen 360

★★★☆☆ 3.2 (28)

"My first time having a ramen bowl at this location. Food was really good! I got the Fried Tofu Ramen bowl with no spice...regret not getting the spice now! My order was taken at the counter and prepared quickly. I also got the black milk tea with boba. Nice strong tea flavor. Pearls nice and chewy. Almost think they are mini pearls. I will be back. It's mall dining during a weekday so kinda quiet."

Canal Coffee - Concord

★★★★☆ 4.1 (16)

"Ordered my food online, and it was ready within 5 minutes, which was great! There's a pick-up window and a drive-thru. If you want to eat here, they only have outdoor seating. I ordered a breakfast bagel - I thought it was going to be a bit bigger. There were a few crumbles of egg and bacon; it was mainly just cheese on the bagel. Also, it was microwaved for a couple of seconds, which made the bagel chewy. I was hoping it would be toasted. The taste was ok. I wouldn't order it again. I'll try something else next time. The coffee was pretty good - I had a drink that contained espresso, and it was strong (which I prefer). It's definitely better than Starbucks. I will be visiting again."

Superfood Cafe

★★★★★ 4.8 (11)

"Amazing! The owner previously owned FruttaBowls and went away from the franchise. The quality is spot on with this. Amazing. Refreshingly cold and healthy in a hot summer day. So delicious! They have hot oatmeal and toast as well. He knocked it out of the ballpark with the menu!Simple yet something for any meal. I'll definitely be back."

Vitality Bowls

★★★☆☆ 3.4 (20)

"Really cute spot! Very clean and welcoming staff. The smoothie wasn't great but only deducting 1 star because there's so much on the menu left to try."

Canal Coffee

★★★★☆ 4.2 (12)

"I will take Canal Coffee over Starbucks any day! I said what I said. Fast service, flavorful, glad they opened this location."

Tropical Smoothie Cafe

★★★☆☆ 3.4 (18)

"I love a good smoothie and now TSC who had a Charlotte Knights smoothie has an official Carolina Panthers smoothie. A Panthers colada its tropical and refreshing. The thai chicken wrap is a healthy option with lots of flavor as well."

Bambu

★★★★☆ 4 (8)

"These drinks have way way way too much ice. You can't even drink the boba at the bottom because it's FILLED with crushed ice. $21 for 3 small size drinks and majority ice lol"

Halal Kitchen Ink

★★★★☆ 4 (7)

"Got here at 12am and service was still amazing and attentive. My sandwich was packed with a lot of stuff and had plenty of flavor. The employees were extremely nice and I was really grateful to receive such wonderful service late at night!!"

Canal Coffee

★★★★★ 4.6 (5)

"Love canal. Great coffee. Only issue is they always have yellow jackets infesting the place. Feel like i can't go without risking getting stung. Wish they would hang some traps or something to get rid of them."

Exposed Vegan

★★★★☆ 4.3 (4)

"Heard about this place from one of my exercise buddies. I happened to be in the area and hungry. I was a little confused on the entrance, but I discovered that it was a take-out joint with the door on the right. Prices are comparable to most vegan establishments. I ordered the extreme sweet potato which was not disappointing. (I was a little concerned that I was smelling gas on the inside but they maybe using it for cooking.) If in the area, I will try them again."

Berries 'N Bites

★★★★☆ 4 (4)

"Wow. I was skeptical when we got here since it was in a gas station mart, but this smoothie is so delicious! The owners are nice & the lady who handles the smoothies made it perfectly. Definitely recommend & we'll be back!"

I Love Mac and Cheese

★☆☆☆☆ 1.3 (3)

"I really wanted to love this place but unfortunately I left quite disappointed after my first visit. When I walked in, I was promptly greeted. The staff were very friendly and helpful. They went through the menu and provided recommendations. I ended up ordering the lobster mac and cheese which is quite pricey (~$24). When I got my food, it was barely lukewarm. The inside was basically cold as if it wasn't cooked all the way through. Taste wise....it was okay. Nothing remarkable. It comes with a truffle oil on top which I think just made the meal greasy and didn't really add anything in terms of taste. I also ordered the mini chocolate chips which were really good and were the best part of my meal. Ambiance - had light music playing in the inside which was nice pop music, not too loud or distracting. Parking - this restaurant is located in a strip mall/shopping center so there is plenty of parking available."