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The Common Market
Categories: Restaurants Delis Food Beer, Wine & Spirits Arts & Entertainment Music Venues Nightlife Music Venues Delis, Beer, Wine & Spirits, Music Venues [Edit]
2007 Commonwealth AveCharlotte, NC 28205
(704) 334-6209
- Hours:
Mon-Thu 6:30 am - 12 am
Fri-Sat 6:30 am - 2 am
Sun 8 am - 12 am
- Delivery:
- No
- Accepts Credit Cards:
- Yes
- Parking:
- Street, Private Lot
- Attire:
- Casual
- Good for Groups:
- Yes
- Good for Kids:
- No
- Takes Reservations:
- No
- Price Range:
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$
- Take Away:
- Yes
- Waiter Service:
- No
- Outdoor Seating:
- Yes
- Wi-Fi:
- No
- Good For:
- Late Night, Lunch
- Music:
- Live
- Best Nights:
- Fri, Thu, Sat
- Happy Hour:
- No
- Alcohol:
- Beer & Wine Only
- Smoking:
- Outdoor Area/ Patio Only
- Coat Check:
- No
- Noise Level:
- Average
- Good For Dancing:
- No
- Ambience:
- Hipster
- Has TV:
- No
- Caters:
- Yes
- Wheelchair Accessible:
- Yes
89 reviews for The Common Market
Review Highlights
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"They have a convenience store selection of chips and..." In 9 reviews -
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"...even with a full house this place is great to hang out in." In 13 reviews
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Review from Emme E.
holy college crowd! We were definitely the oldest people there, but we had such a blast! This market is a blend of eclectic food & drink offerings that you can take out with you or eat/drink onsite.
We had looked for live music and found Remy St. Clair which sounded interesting so in we went. The stage area is at the front of a long, narrow patio with some seating, but mostly standing room. I sat on the end of the stage and didn't feel out of place at all (but that's just me). Even though there were people smoking in the crowd, because there isn't a roof it wasn't bothersome. The band played a fun and lively mix of everything including original material.
We purchased a bottle of wine (or two?) and the bartender was happy to provide glasses for us. We had some little nibbles that we purchased there and really had an amazing evening. -
Review from Benjamin G.
Charlotte, NC
Why hello, common market, and look at your stellar craft beer selection!
I must say, common market is an amazing local staple. Half of the fun is educating yourself on the astute choices of brews to choose from. You just seem to feel like branching out and trying a micro/craft brew that you've never heard of before. Or, for the hipster at heart, grab a PBR and join the crowd. Their selection varies, so be sure to check back for seasonals and different locales to be featured/available.
I love the giant drums of beer and glass bottled coke throughout the shop as well. Makes it feel less like grocery-esque for a quick grab n' go.
The deli is a phenomenon. Friendly for the typical sandwich aficionado and the vegan/veggie types. The flavors and combinations are endless and the deft hands of the deli staff move the lines faster than other places.
Gotta love the niche humor and accessories/toys for sale. Always good for a gag gift or oddly celebrated white elephant party in July.
Something for everyone here. Grab a six pack to go, a draught with friends or snackage for the road.
Never a dull moment for this plaza midwood hearth. Always a pleasure to visit. -
Review from Chad E.
3/26/2012
If a convenience store could have a personality, it would be the Common Market. It would also be a hoarder of sorts. The main difference being that they do not mind getting rid of (selling, not giving away) their stuff - they just replace it with more when stock gets low. But like most hoarders - and like others have mentioned - the place is packed.
On the one hand, there is nothing quite like CM, and that includes the South End location. This spot has a shortage of parking, though you can make do if you try hard enough. The deli is up front rather than being tucked at the back, and finding a spot to mix and mingle can be a challenge at best. If you want to kick back and relax, South End may be better - it doesn't make this one bad, it just makes it different.
If you want to drop in and grab something, you may be fine, even if you do want to hang out for a bit. Just recognize that it is probably not the relaxing oasis of the other location.Listed in: In Da Wood, 2012-03
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Review from Hammerin H.
Charlotte, NC
5/23/2012
I used to love this place.
It's still a great bargain for drinking in public, though it's hardly a well kept secret anymore, which means it's usually crowded when you want to be there. The food's great, and if the craft beer is a little overpriced, consider it as covering the cost of the seating area.
But come on: Lose the tacky scenester DJs, and hire some decent help. With a few notable exceptions, the staff could be understudies for a lesser Kevin Smith movie. Your clientele can be too-cool-to-care without your employees having to be. -
Review from Jay K.
Charlotte, NC
4/18/2012
They don't carry any of my favorite beers and I still want to make this a regular stop on my weekends. I've only been once, but I hear tales of live music and delicious food....
I love the crowd, all hipster ish and semi conscious and somehow still cool about it. It's a great space even though there's a complete disregard for one's desire to sit down. You can still make it work if you try, though. My friend and I found some space on the patio bench and pretty much camped out with our purchases. It was good. -
Review from Jackie R.
Charlotte, NC
5/18/2012
The Common Market (both locations -Plaza Midwood and Southend) is a great place to grab a bite, get some funky gifts and just hangout. The owner and workers are a very eclectic bunch which you don't get a lot in Charlotte. It reminds me of the unique little places I used to explore in my hometown, Chicago. The food (deli especially) is great! Everything is so fresh! I love the coffee (my favorite is Snickerdoodle) and beer/wine selection! We definitely need more of these kind of places in our growing city!!!!
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Review from Lanon W.
Charlotte, NC
3/5/2012 9 Check-ins Here
Common Market is a great place! It has one of the best beer selections in Charlotte. (They also have a lot of wine) You can get good microbrews for a decent price and enjoy them there or take them home. There is occasionally live music and other events on the patio and behind the store. But even when there's not the patio is still a great place to sit and socialize. The only downside to the patio is that it isn't that big and can get crowded and smokey. Inside there is a great atmosphere with an eclectic music selection and usually interesting people with whom you can talk. Inside there is also a deli area with sandwiches, soups and salads. The menu includes vegan options if that's your thing. There are also a lot of interesting trinkets you can buy.
The Common Market is a great place to sit with a group of friends, a special friend, or by yourself. There are areas that get very loud but there are a couple corners you can find that are quiet enough to read by yourself all the while enjoying tasty beverages and food. It's also in a great neighborhood where you can walk to a number of other fun places. -
Review from Thomas P.
3/16/2012 1 Check-in Here
They have a really good beer selection that's unique and diverse. The coffee is quite good here too! The only downfall is this place is it can get a little crowded but I guess that just speaks to how cool it is.
I love little places like this. -
Review from Patrick Q.
Atlanta, GA
4/17/2012 1 Check-in Here
A small treasure of Charlotte. Convenience store with a small bar with cool clientele and a great beer selection. Good stuff.
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Review from David A.
As calling it a super market would be an insult, the (nothing) Common (about it) Market is well deserved 5 stars. Indeed, I have nearly lost friendships for failing to introduce them to this place in a timely enough manner.
While I can certainly understand the complaints about seating (indeed seating is limited), I see CM as a market first and as an alcohol-imbibing location as secondary. Think of it this way: how many seats does Harris Teeter next door provide for patrons drink their purchases? Exactly.
So despite any shortcomings, it is enough for me that one can drink a beer on tap or a glass of wine WHILE ordering a fantastic deli sandwich (they have a great deal for grilled cheese and soup) and getting a few snacks WHILE forging through what is probably the best wine and beer selection this side of town. Add fun wine flights and beer tastings alongside live music and you have a winning combination.
The staff is incredibly knowledgeable and can recommend some great finds or order discounted bulk of your favorite drinks. And in a final coup de gras, CM has some legit sake and plum wine (not the crap you usually find in restaurants) that was actually made in Japan. This makes me very happy. -
Review from Lucinda L.
Charlotte, NC
4/21/2012 1 Check-in Here
Cool place but slow. My sandwich was nothing out of the ordinary.
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Review from Nicole W.
1/7/2012
I'm a touch partial to the CM in South End, even though I know this is the original mamma jamma!
Really, what's not to adore? A myriad of interesting bottled beer and wine, fresh pints off the tap, a great crowd and excellent live music. Plus, if you're feeling snacky, there's a plethora of choices - tasty sandwiches, chips, cupcakes, salads, soups, etc. There's a bite for everyone, regardless of your culinary curiosity.
And yes, Common Market offers some of the best people watching around. It's a very delicious utopia, right in the heart of Plaza Midwood. -
Review from Christopher S.
Charlotte, NC
2/15/2012
An incredible selection of beer! Why spend $3-4 for a shitty Miller Light draft at the bars next door when there are plenty of great microbrews here for half the cost? And best of all, you can drink them in-store! Well, after paying, of course.
That said, despite this Mecca of delicious and unique beer at your disposal, your crowd will be mixed with hipsters drinking cheap PBR, because thats what hipsters do. ::shakes fist:: HIPSTERS!!!
But I digress.
There is also a really good Boars Head deli on the premises. May I recommend the spicy turkey with pepperjack cheese on sourdough bread? Yum.
Simply put, I love this place.
And don't worry, I love you too, hipsters. -
Review from Andrew H.
Charlotte, NC
11/16/2011
"Hibernation Ale? That looks like...that looks like it would make you...HIBERNATE!"
Right you were, my good homeless crackhead. Right you were. Common Market is legit. They have an outstanding and eclectic beer selection. You'll find more foreign entities here than at a Model U.N. convention! On one of my outings to this quirky establishment, I tried a Lebanese beer via an employee recommendation. Success. Who would have thunk it? When they aren't invading Israel, it seems those feisty Lebanese brew a damn fine beer. CM also has some POTENT beers, I'm talking 8-15% bad boys that are more arduous to find in this country of watered down Millers and Keystones. The aforementioned Hibernation Ale was one of these high octane brews of which my friend and I split a 6-pack of. Boom baby. That malty concoction had us doing the opposite of hibernating.
One of the coolest things about CM is that you can buy your beer in the store (single or 6 pack) just like a regular gas station/convenience store...but here's the catch...you can drink it in the store! Now, I know from personal experience that when I try to shotgun a 4 Loko in a gas station, it is highly frowned upon. But not at CM! So basically, you're drinking at a bar, but paying store prices, and all without tipping! Boom, roasted. Of course, they also have a few beers on tap (mostly seasonal) which were quite good...but from here on out I'm sticking to the store selection. Bang for your buck. That's what she said.
The outdoor patio is very cool...pay no heed to the Hibernation Hobo, and you're good to go. If you play your cards right, he'll even put on a freestyle rap for you with his upper-class white friend. I'm not talking Em and Royce D here...but rather Canibus and Benzino.Listed in: In the land of Faux…
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Review from Jessica J.
Charlotte, NC
5/5/2012
great selection VERY HIGH PRICES
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Review from Bruce K.
My first time here, I saw that it was a very homey feeling. Every inch of space in the store was used and did not waste any. An awesome selection of beer that you can't find anywhere else, that was the first place I browsed. I drank the Aventinus which was absolutely delicious (and at 8.2% alc. content it got me where I wanted to be.) The only small problem I feel was that the seating was limited and parking was also limited. I think this only applies to the wintertime because it's too cold to go outside to drink.
I have heard raving reviews and talk about their deli, but sadly when I went there it was closed and I didn't get the chance to go and try their food. They definitely have an amazing amount of beer food where it accompanies your drink. I found that really useful as my friends and I did buy some snacks to eat. I will definitely be back here for their free beer sampling. -
Review from Sharon S.
12/12/2011 5 Check-ins Here
I don't know if there's anything about CM I don't love. Maybe the parking sitch during the day when it's particularly hopping but that's so not their fault :)
This place is a deli w many vegetarian and vegan options, a watering hole w delicious beer, wine, and my fave -sake!- available to purchase and enjoy on site (hello, pregame?), a performance space showcasing local talent (DJs, live music inside the place and outside on the patio, female wrestling out back, noise show, etc), and the perfect location to buy White Elephant/Crazy Gift Exchange gifts (seriously, they've got loads of kitschy things).
Their grilled cheese and soup daily special is filling, yummy, and a steal at only $6. The selection of kombucha teas rival Healthy Home Market and Earth Fare. The music on Thurs & Fri nights always provide eargasms. The sake selection is expanding and I'd like to think it has a tiny bit to do w me turning all my fellow CM goers on to the bottles of nigori they carry.
In case you are wondering: No, I don't nor have I ever worked at CM and no, I'm not dating anyone that works there. I'm just a girl sitting in front of http://Yelp.com asking it to love Common Market. -
Review from Amber B.
Updated - 11/23/2011 1 Check-in Here
Common Market is still my favorite place in Charlotte. I just wanted to update and note that the sandwiches are always unbelievably delicious from the deli. Please, please, please, PLEASE try the tuna (unless you're vegetarian). It's a "super secret" recipe, and it's super delicious and addictive. There's something about it that sets it apart from any tuna sandwich I've ever had. (I happen to know the secret, thanks to a friend who is a former employee of the deli over at SouthEnd, but I ain't tellin'!) Try it for yourself and see if you can figure it out!
The grilled cheese (with your choice of bread and TWO CHEESES!!!) is also amazing, and perfect for those mornings when you maybe had a little bit too much to drink the night before and need to soak up the alcohol residue with buttery, grilled bread and rich, gooey cheese.
There are also tons of other sandwiches, and options for creating your own. Omnivore or herbivore can find their pleasure here.
No matter where I live or move to, Common Market will always hold a very special place in my heart. It's a delicious deli, eclectic convenience stop, pleasant hang-out spot, and beloved Home Base forever.Listed in: NCeats
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8/23/2010
Probably my favorite place in Charlotte. Last summer my best friend and I and another group of kids… Read more »
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Review from Michael E.
Asheville, NC
Updated - 12/14/2011
This continues to be the place in the Southend that is just perfect.
Great beer selection, tastings, live music and the people watching on certain nights can be a real treat.....think Snug Harbor with more hipsters shopping next door at the American Apparel.
PBR......man, Todd is starting to get a following around this town......everyone WANTS his business!?!?! *grin*1 Previous Review: Show all »
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2/22/2010
Keeping in line with Faith D.'s review and number of stars, I'd heard much about this place and had… Read more »
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Review from Kaitlin M.
Chicago, IL
11/29/2011
This is the best place in Noda (the Art District) or the entire city for that matter to get a great sandwich and drink!
It is a sandwich shop and drink/ snack market all in one. They have a great selection of beer and wine that you can either enjoy in their small, eclectic table area or take home.
Their specialty however is the amazing sandwiches of unique combinations and of substantial size. All the ingredients tasked fresh and they use Boars Head meat! Amazing! Another positive is that you can get a sandwich and a beer without much of a dent in the wallet! -
Review from Misha T.
2/19/2012
Awesome beer selection, ok latkes, and surprisingly great coffee. When I wake up a little early, this is my first stop on the way to work.
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Review from Jeff S.
7/23/2011
This is a wonderful and quirky convenience store/deli in one of Charlotte's funkier neighborhoods.
It's funky because it's independently owned and not forced to conform to corporate standards. Common Market has one of the best wine and beer selections around and if you're looking for something in particular or looking for a recommendation the staff is more than willing to help.
Occasionally they have wine and beer tastings. I've seen concerts there and I've even had a birthday party on the patio. The patio is cool as well - 4 tables nestled in a quiet space in the back.
I haven't eaten anything from the deli other than the hummus but I hear it is fantastic.
Kudos to the ownership and staff of Common Market for making something funky in the QC! -
Review from Donovan H.
Charlotte, NC
5/23/2011
This place has an old school punk feel too it. Every inch of store space has something to catch the eye. The small outside are is littered with stickers and graffiti. The only reason this place doesn't have get 5 stars is the seating. There is not much of it and some of the chairs are not very comfortable.
The fact you can get vegan potato salad here is awesome! They have a lot of variety and snack foods for vegan/vegetarian folk, and the prices are very reasonable. I love that this place is like a little beer shop you can drink at, aka, they don't have jacked up prices on beer. They also have a great selection beer.
Also all the people who work here are very nice and friendly. I always feel welcome and enjoy the good vibes put out but the employees and most of the patrons. This is a great place to relax with some good food and drink, but not so much the ideal place for a date. -
Review from Ashley V.
Charlotte, NC
2/2/2012
So good. Soups, sandwiches, vegan cupcakes- all yummy.
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Review from Javier M.
6/6/2011 4 Check-ins Here
As if anything negative can be said about the CM Commonwealth. This is one of my favorite places in Charlotte and I go there as often as I can. Walking in is like entering a cave of wonders. The entire place if filled with all sorts of snack foods and sundries which are unique, interesting and fun.
The deli is another great feature of this gem which has many a unique and great tasting sammiches along with a variety of other packaged food that range from vegan dished I'd never dare touch to great individual salads.
Which brings to my favorite part of the place, being a beer nerd and all, the nearly unlimited selection of beers and wine. The Common Market boasts not only of a large selection of macro and micro brews but with a staff that truly enjoys and is knowledgeable of all things beer. Tom, Jason and the rest of the staff can not only pour you a perfect pint but give you all sorts of data and unique facts of whatever you're drinking. Wednesday nights' free tastings are great for those venturing out into the craft beer world as you can sample a variety of beers for free.
The CM has the feel of a backyard lounge where all your friends will eventually swing by or come to hang out. Everyone seems to know each other and the crowd is very varied and eclectic (I've always wanted to use that word).
Ultimately, the CM is a great place to hang out and relax as most anyone will find something for them there.Listed in: Craft Beer Watering Holes
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Review from Jake B.
Charlotte, NC
3/13/2011 4 Check-ins Here
The original Common Market in Plaza-Midwood is, simply put, a landmark location in my life. When I first moved to Charlotte, I didn't have a clue what to do or where to hang out. My first visit to Plaza-Midwood (on Record Store Day 2009) involved a trip to Lunchbox and then to the old Penguin. Afterwards, I didn't have a clue what to do and I stumbled across the street into the Common Market. I didn't have a clue what it was. It went something like this.
Wow, this is really interesting. A deli? Ice cream and snacks? Oh, sweet, there's a bunch of coolers in the back. Wait - craft beers? I had a place like this back at Virginia Tech. I'll grab something for home. He just asked me if I wanted it opened? Uhm... I don't get it. Hold on. Those guys are drinking. Now I'm drinking. So it's like a self-serve bar? There's food? Snacks? What's on this patio? Oh nice, more people. There's music here tonight? Sweet. If I had an assistant, I'd tell her to cancel all my appointments. I'm going to be here a while.
Simply put, Common Market is the hangout for all the crazy hipsters and young adults that are refusing to grow up and work in a cube. But the interesting thing is, just like the (old) Penguin, those people are here too - and we all just get along. I made my first friends in Charlotte here after nine fruitless months going to Meetup events and stumbling around at Evening Muse and other NoDa hangouts. Common Market was exactly what I was looking for - great people drinking great beer in a great place.
Since then, I've been to CM (probably) dozens or hundreds of times - it's not just a store or bar to visit, it's a central part of my routine. I have formed friendships with the staff there. Brad, especially; he's my beer guide and has taken the time to remember my name and what kind of stuff I like and he's shown me a few choice bottles that I wouldn't have looked at otherwise. CM's one of the reasons I moved to Plaza-Midwood. It's also one of the reasons I stayed when offered by my work to relocate to Phoenix. It's where I go when I don't know what else to do. It's where me and my friends have probably our best memories or started our most exciting nights.
Common Market is, simply, part of our lives. -
Review from Jimmy D.
4/28/2011 15 Check-ins Here
Not being a native of Charlotte I was kind of perplexed when my friend asked if I wanted to go to Common Market at around 10pm for a Friday night out. I suppose I was thinking what's so fun about going to a grocery/deli at night? Well I was in for a surprise when I got there. The place is packed and parking was almost impossible, and it didn't help that people parked extremely close to me after I arrived making backing out of my parking spot a very tedious job.
Once inside you're greeted by music, friendly people and a huge selection of drinks. They have tons of beers here and it seems like a great hang out spot. However I'm allergic to beer so it wasn't really an option for me and since they don't really have much else to offer in the evenings I felt a bit out of place when I was pretty much the only person who didn't buy a beer.
The location is great during cool/warm weather since it is close to a lot of other attractions of the Plaza Midwood area though. A variety of bars such as Snug Harbor, and Petra's along with restaurants such as the Diamond are in walking distance of where you park!
Not really my type of scene but the sandwiches sound extremely delicious here so I'll have to stop by for lunch to try them out sometime. -
Review from John A.
6/26/2011
I used to live in Charlotte, and when I did, this was my favorite place to hang out! Now I come back to this city twice a year, and every time I make it a point to return to this establishment.
I've watched this place grow from a typical convenience store to a now bar/hang out/deli/convenience store, complete with beers on tap and occasional live music in the alley. The concept of this business is amazing! It's a true melting pot inside with something for everyone including unique gifts, pins and magnets, as well as local and traditional snacks and national or micro brew beers and wine which you can purchase and consume on site, either inside or in the alley spot in the back. Inside the music is right on, with a typical indie flair.
My only complaint is that it's become too popular...but that's what happens to great businesses.
The eclectic crowd and atmosphere coupled with a great selection of your everyday favorite microbrew makes for a great night indeed! -
Review from Shauna H.
6/6/2011
I use to frequent the other location but after moving this is my new CM. A few things of note about this location:
Seating is horrible...They have room for more tables but for some reason they just don't put them in. If they changed things around they could make more bar seating or add more regular seating. That being said if you're cool with standing and/or leaning while drinking this shouldn't be an issue for you. Outdoor patio is a smoke-fest. If you don't smoke it is reeeeaaaalllly tough to enjoy sitting outside here. Everyone does it and they don't have enough space (very narrow patio) to do it in.
Now on to the good stuff: Staff here is always super friendly! The food is great at this location although I've noticed they sometimes close the deli at odd hours during the weekend (11am one time on a Saturday??)
The place itself never ceases to amaze me - bomb wine selection and fun conversation pieces everywhere.
Oh yea and drinks are cheap! -
Review from Cam M.
Concord, NC
3/10/2011
Yes, I know.. this place doesn't need yet another five star review.. but I just had to chime in.. I used to live about two blocks from there and its one of my most favorite treats to give myself!!
All the facts have been reported, but for sheer enjoyable food and great atmosphere check it out. -
Review from John H.
5/13/2011 4 Check-ins Here
Super impressed with the Common Market. After having a wonderful filling meal at the Diamond... we moseyed on over to the Common Market. We actually had a mission to find a couple specific beers that we had sampled at the BBQ, Beer, and Bourbon Festival at Southpark the other weekend.
I was a Common Market Virgin up to this point, but as soon as you walk in the door, the place and ambiance gives you a huge hug of uniqueness - music is blaring, tons of selections of beer and wine, people having good conversation, or just hanging out on their tiny, but awesome patio.
We definitely had fun looking for the beer... AND WE FOUND IT! Well, just one of the two kinds we were pining for. I ended up being intrigued by a bottle of wine (it's label and description drew me in)... I know where to start stalking my wine collection from now! Very excited and I know I will be back to enjoy the Common Market again. -
Review from Danielle P.
Charlotte, NC
Reviewing Common Market on Yelp seems almost like a right of passage. Will I be the first yelper to extoll the virtues of this deli/convenience store/bar? By no means, but do I honestly value this local gem? You bet your bottom dollar! Common Market's strength is that it can be many things depending on what you need.
Hungry for a meal? Go into the deli and you can choose from one of their concoctions (I recommend the reuben on rye, no mustard) or make up one of your own. Vegetarian? They have plenty of options for you as well (The mid-eastern wrap is particularly tasty).
Just looking for a snack to quell the (possibly late night) munchies? They have all kinds of tasty chips, pretzels, cookies and soft drinks to satisfy.
Oh, you wanted a slightly stronger drink? Well you are sure in the right place. Chilled, room temp, individual, 6-packed, in a case or on tap, Common Market has a beer selection to astound. Whether it's a PBR night or you are looking for your favorite craft brew they are prepared. I should mention they also sell wine, but with so many unique beers I tend to forget.
Did you want more of a destination than a grab and go? No problem. They've got tables inside and out on their patio. They have weekly live music performances. Or you could just pick up a copy of the paper and do the crossword.
Worried about parking? They have spaces in the front, a lot in the back, there is street parking and a large lot around the corner. Oh, and they have bike racks out back.
Do be advised that they have a $5 credit/debit minimum, so have cash if you are just grabbing a snack or drink.Listed in: The Plaza Midwood-est!, Let's go have a drink.
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Review from Chris B.
9/27/2010
After reading the reviews of this place on here and on beer advocate I was really looking forward to this place. Once I got there the place was not at all what I was expecting. Kind of a strange place with a deli, convenience store, beer/wine store, and a small bar/eating area. They had a few good beers on tap, and a ton of good bottled beer as well.
That being said, the place seems a little disorganized, and there is not much in the way of seating. I had a question or two about some of the beers, and the employee that I talked to seemed to be annoyed that I had the nerve to bother him. Really the only thing that the place had going for it was the beer selection, and I would rather stick with Brawleys, especially given the difference in the level of service between the two... -
Review from Michael D.
Charlotte, NC
8/31/2011
I love this place. Hippies, goths, weirdos, and my cracker preppy ass all in this place. There are tons of beers to pick from ( think of a convience store meets patio) and there was a guy there to help so my indecesiveness didn't take me 4 hours to pick a beer. There was blood wrestling going on in the back and the girls were throwing down. Also, if this place isn't working out Thomas St is right next door, though i have never had a bad time here. Lots of interesting people to meet
Listed in: Relaxed Bars for the weekend
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Review from Rachel B.
3/9/2011 1 Check-in Here
Thomas and his gang over here ooze with everything that I love about Charlotte - friendly, down to earth, come as you area attitudes that make you feel good about whatever you are (crust punk? banker? dog lover? bible thumper?).
A great selection of cold beer, they've got 4 taps here and a great deli serving up some vegan/veggie/carnivore treats throughout the day and early evening. Everything's fresh which is nice compared to the other quick places in the area that seem to deep fry their best stuff (hushhhhpupppppieeeeesssss). Along with some novelty items, you can also pick up some standards incase HT across the street is closed. Be sure to check out their outdoor patio area, too! It gets crowded quick but on a nice evening it's the place to be, often times with live music! -
Review from Stephanie T.
Charlotte, NC
7/31/2010
Very chill spot to grab a drink and a GREAT sandwich!
Alot of various hard to find drink's to choose from. Love that they have drinks I remember from my childhood.
The few times we have been, the staff have been really personable and make you feel at home.
Anytime we are on that side of Charlotte and want a sandwich and a drink...this is our spot!
Real neighborhood feel! -
Review from Leanne C.
2/3/2011 11 Check-ins Here
The Common Market is a magnet for the more interesting, artistic sort of people in Charlotte. This location, nestled into Plaza Midwood, accentuates this fact with crazy things hanging on the wall, live music on occasion and a broad variety of beverages (ranging from off-brand cane sugar sodas like Boylan to PBR to tasty Belgians and beer snob can appreciate.
There isn't as much sitting room inside at this location as the Dilworth location, but its still a nice hangout. -
Review from Justin H.
Atlanta, GA
2/4/2011 4 Check-ins Here
See other CM review... they all rock.
Please open one in ATL. -
Review from Paul G.
Charlotte, NC
1/2/2009
Gold mine!
I visited this place recently with my brother. After a long afternoon of outdoor labor, I was more than excited to hear that we were going to purchase a couple of cold ones to unwind.
When we pulled up to this place, I thought to myself "Where in the hell has he brought me?" I definitely learned that you cannot judge a book by its cover after visiting this place. We made our way to the back of the store near the beer display case where my brother began to strike up a conversation with a man whom he knows simply as "the beer man". I don't know if I would ever want to be affectionately known as the beer man myself, but this man has definitely earned the moniker in my eyes.
Glancing at the beer display, I quickly realized that I was familiar with less than 20% of the beer selections and had actually only had about 10%. Thats where the beer man comes in. I think he could sense the hesitation in me with regards to my search, so he came over and began to give us a ten minute spiel on the different kinds of beers that he stocks, what they taste like, what they are made from, where they are brewed, etc. We went with his recommendation and were very satisfied with our purchase.
It is interesting to see the very different blend of people that frequent this place. I even saw a guy there that was dressed like Prince from the Purple Rain movie.
If you are looking to sit back and drink a good beer rather than the traditional busch or miller product, I would highly recommend making your way to the Common Market for a wide range of quality beer selections.
Oh yeah, they have other stuff too. -
Review from Seth A.
7/30/2010 9 Check-ins Here
Common Market is the freakin' jam! If you're in Plaza-Midwood and scoping out a convenience store/coffee house/beer market/bakery, you should visit this place. It's practically a hipster general store.
They have a lunch counter that is packed at lunchtime. Your typical lunch counter staples, like reuben on rye, clubs, and paninis, but with fancier breads, meats, and cheeses. They have a convenience store selection of chips and homemade cookies/brownies to complete your lunch. Did I mention that they are several brews of coffee? Plus, its only a $1 if you bring your own mug! The beverage selection is out of this world! Many foreign brands with many, many syllables.
Common Market is also loaded with hipster trinkets; like dress-up Jesus magnets, cooler and more socially conscious-than-thou bumper stickers, and "papers"...he he. So if you want to get your lunch on, caffeine on, or just roll your own...this is your joint.
