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Vegetarian Venues in ze CLT
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1. Woodlands
Charlotte, NC 28227
(704) 569-9193
Categories:
Vegetarian,
Indian
Neighbourhood: Eastland
So I have to admit that I am an Indian food snob. I went to school in NYC and ate on 6th street (aka Curry Row) 2 to 3 times a week, because it was cheap and tasty. Once I got a job and had a little cash to spend, I scoured Queens for the best…More »
2. Ben Thanh
Just as good, if not better than Lang Van, a dollar or two cheaper, with (gasp) less obsessive service.
So my favorite dish at LV is the Banh Xeo. You know, turmeric pancake, shitakes and tofus and sprouts, mound of herbs, bowl of fish-saucy…More »
3. Luna's Living Kitchen
Charlotte, NC 28203
(704) 333-0008
Categories:
Vegan,
Vegetarian,
Live/Raw Food
Neighbourhoods: South End, Dilworth
Menu is totally vegan, some raw. The burger (not raw) was one of the best I've had since moving to CLT - pleasantly warm, smoky and satisfying, big dollop of guac on top. Super tasty bun. Microgreens everywhere. Like eating a tiny forest.
Pastries and…More »
4. Three Amigos Mexican Restaurant and Cantina
Now called Three Amigos, with (as Faith just wrote last week) a bar, new carpet, another TV. Couple of tables outside, if that's yer thing.
Importantly: the awesome chef that's been at La Casa since it opened is still here, and still in control.…More »
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10/19/2009
Despite getting my order wrong 1 out of every 3 times I come here (srsly, after 3 years of spanish… Read more »
5. Zizis Vegetarian
Charlotte, NC 28262
(704) 595-9170
Categories:
Vegetarian,
Vegan
Neighbourhood: University City
Hooray, they found a new delivery service that rules! 40 minutes, on a Sunday night, during a slightly scary torrential downpour = A+.
I've honed in on my favs. Fried fish sammich - delish - nori-wrapped soy protein, breaded and fried to perfection.…More »
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1/6/2010 First to Review
Zizi's! Tucked away in the Gold Hill plaza just north of Ikea on Tryon. Storefront. Tiny. Lots of… Read more »
6. Carpe Diem Restaurant & Caterers
Charlotte, NC 28204
(704) 377-7976
Categories:
American (New),
Caterers,
Vegetarian
Neighbourhood: Elizabeth
They've still got it. Perfect lighting, stellar service, pacing is very carefully done. If you want a meal that feels expensive, but really isn't, try Carpe.
The Grilled Grape salad, our fav from the last time we were here, was different, but…More »
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11/1/2009
Possibly the best kept vegetarian secret in Charlotte.
Went for a "romantic" birthday dinner. He had… Read more »
7. Fiamma
Continues to put every other Italian joint in town to shame.
Now that I've gotten to sample the full veg range - salads, pasta, dessert, and pizza - I'm still waiting to find a weak spot. Their new menu is larger, stronger, lighter in places, and…More »
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11/17/2009
Wow, just wow.
Not only does this place have an incredible lunch deal (few entrees were over 8 bucks,… Read more »
8. Fu Lin Asian Cuisine
Charlotte, NC 28212
(704) 568-8877
Category:
Asian Fusion
Neighbourhood: Eastland
Two caveats: 1. I have little-to-no experience with Indo-Chinese and 2. Anywhere in Charlotte with more than 10 options for veggies gets an obligatory additional star.
But. Seriously. Where have you been all my life, Manchurian Pakora? This dish has…More »
9. The Common Market
Charlotte, NC 28205
(704) 334-6209
Categories:
Delis,
Beer, Wine & Spirits,
Music Venues
Gotta love CM. Employees are always chill and awesome, their beer selection is tops (come with some cash to spend, microbrews are not cheap), and the deli kicks booty for both meaters and non-meaters alike. I have to admit a current addiction to the…More »
10. Meskerem
White linen Ethiopian. Funny and ironic, but useful, when you're trying to convince Ma that eating cold, floppy bread, spicy lentils, and collards with only your hands is not only OK, but fun.
So, I heard they were under new ownership. Had to snoop.…More »
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6/28/2009
Quiet, attentive service combined with authentic, reasonably priced Ethiopian fare make Meskerem the… Read more »
11. Viet-Thai Noodle House
Charlotte, NC 28226
(704) 544-1704
Categories:
Vietnamese,
Thai
Neighbourhood: Quail Hollow
Yeah, I bet all ya'll South Charlottans feel pretty cool, huh? Having the best Thai in Charlotte down there, floating around the perimeter like frickin' Pluto? 485, shmoreightyfive. I'm down to drive the CrapRV out here for a meal like I had the…More »
12. Growlers Pourhouse
Charlotte, NC 28205
(704) 910-6566
Categories:
American (Traditional),
Bars
Neighbourhood: NoDa
I was expecting more testosterone, for some reason - maybe ze German influences had clouded my hopes. But the massive door giving way to raw materials and polished concrete, the sausage party menu, the pulls meant to be grasped by some…More »
13. Diamond Restaurant
Snuck in here for some dinner last night, and it was all I had hoped for. And more. Flawlessly redone, lots of familiar faces, perfect.
The smell of fresh vinyl's a teeny bit overwhelming, but soon, it'll be taken over by the sweet aroma of clogged…More »
14. Dish
I eat here at least once a week, and here's why: it's cheap, there's always a table waiting (might be in the back, which used to be the smoking section, but is no longer), waitstaff is awesome, and the food is all about simplicity and comfort.
It…More »
15. Zada Jane's Corner Cafe
Charlotte, NC 28205
(704) 332-3663
Categories:
American (New),
Breakfast & Brunch
Neighbourhood: Plaza Midwood
To be honest, I haven't been to Zada's in a few weeks, as the mood for their awesome breakfasts always strikes me when the line outside is 30 people deep. At that point, I run for Landmark, and curse the concept of brunch.
But anyway. So the prices…More »
16. Lupie's Cafe
Charlotte, NC 28205
(704) 374-1232
Category:
American (Traditional)
Neighbourhood: Elizabeth
Every time I leave this place, I'm smiling giddily and grabbing my gut as I stumble back to the car. It's a happy feeling, but very intense, so we only hit Lupie's once or twice a month.
I've had everything veg-friendly on the menu (and whoops, a few…More »
17. Berrybrook Farm
Charlotte, NC 28203
(704) 334-6528
Categories:
Health Markets,
Vegetarian
Neighbourhood: Dilworth
In the early days of health-minded Charlotte, before CM's deli and the huge multi-plex Home Economist down South, this was the only place in town you could grab a hot vegan lunch. They're still pumping out some of the best wraps and burritos in town…More »
18. Roasting Company
Charlotte, NC 28209
(704) 521-8188
Categories:
Southern,
Chicken Wings
Neighbourhood: South Park
Very good, cheap food.
Lunch (12pm) was crowwwd-ed, no tables and a line out the door, so we ended up getting stuff to go. They have the take-out system down, with little containers lining the salsa bar so you can grab whatever you'd like to pile…More »
19. Greek Isles
Charlotte, NC 28203
(704) 444-9000
Categories:
Greek,
Mediterranean
Neighbourhoods: South End, Dilworth
Went here for the first time for Sunday Lunchie with a gaggle of vegetarians and vegans, and thought to myself, sitting under the vaulty, flag-draped, vine-ensconced ceiling, bluish light filtering in through the huge windows, "I'm late to this…More »
20. Sub Station II
One of my secret addictions, especially on road trips, is the veggie patty sub from Subway. I hate hitting the 'way if I don't have to, so I was happy as hell to discover this sub place, right down the road, that has not one, not two, but THREE veg…More »
21. El Pulgarcito De America
Best. Papusas. I've had.
Like, perfect. Sticking to the plate because of all the awesome, melty cheese in the middle. Dude.
Ever had a waffle fry? Ever had a fried plantain? Can you imagine those two things combined? You've just imagined the Tostones…More »
22. Azteca Mexican Restaurant
Azteca is rad for a number of reasons: huge portions (come here for lunch, they have 4-5$ specials!), super-sweet waitstaff, and great decor. There's a smoking lounge here that's a mix of villa and sports bar, with high-backed booths and hanging fake…More »
23. Jerusalem Restaurant
Charlotte, NC 28205
(704) 568-1717
Categories:
Mediterranean,
Middle Eastern
Neighbourhood: Eastland
Dear Jerusalem Restaurant.
I love your falafel more than any other in the CLT... but there are a few things missing/going awry that, if fixed, would rocket you to a 5 star rating.
First, let me just say that your falafel, in itself, is outstanding.…More »
24. Cedarland Grocery & Restaurant
Charlotte, NC 28205
(704) 535-9662
Categories:
Middle Eastern,
Grocery
Neighbourhood: Eastland
Oh man, four words: homemade stuffed grape leaves. Don't get me wrong, I LOVE canned ones too (there are maybe 5-6 brands here to choose from, if you'd rather) but of all the falafel shops I've frequented, I've never had homemade. Exciting.
Falafel…More »
25. Red Sea Restaurant & Bar
Charlotte, NC 28204
(704) 375-4999
Category:
Ethiopian
Neighbourhood: Elizabeth
Meskerem is to Red Sea as Harris Teeter is to Food Lion.
As in, less atmosphere, spottier service, but good deals and (in some cases) surprisingly good food.
A complaint I often hear about Ethiopian is that it all tastes the same - whether that's…More »
26. Cafe International
Charlotte, NC 28205
(704) 333-1412
Neighbourhood: Elizabeth
If your crazy aunt had a wood paneled trailer with a trellis bar and made simple, good Ethiopian nosh for you whenever you visited, it would not be unlike this place.
And yeah, I totally go for that "eat where the cabbies eat" stereotype. I mean,…More »
27. Monsoon Thai Cuisine
By far the best Thai I've had in Charlotte.
I would be more excited if the prices were a bit lower-- there wasn't an option under $11 on the menu, including vegetarian mains. But when I asked them to make my curry "thai spicy" (their menu refers to…More »
28. Cuisine Malaya
Charlotte, NC 28204
(704) 372-0766
Categories:
Sushi Bars,
Malaysian
Neighbourhood: Elizabeth
They get an automatic bump to 4 stars for brazenly being the only malaysian joint in town. Despite being all over the map (sushi, chinese, malaysian, thai, japanese) Cuisine Malaya does really well (as in, authentic) with some stuff, pretty well with…More »
29. Makong Authentic Thai Cuisine - CLOSED
Ah yes, they like the spicy. Me too. We can be friends.
The only thing that set any alarms off for me were carrots - which were everywhere - in large chunks. Soup? Mostly carrot. Curry? Large, faceted pieces floating around like glaciers in an…More »
30. Pho Hoa Restaurant
Charlotte, NC 28205
(704) 536-7110
Category:
Vietnamese
Neighbourhood: Plaza Midwood
I've got to bump this place to 4 *'s for a couple of reasons.
A) I'm obviously "a fan", as I've been coming here once a week for the past two months. Cheap + close to my house + Pho being the perfect winter food = yay.
B) Service is always sincere and…More »
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11/19/2009
So I've taken-out from Pho Hoa three times now. I, for some reason, can't convince my Lang Van… Read more »
31. Saigon Palace
Rad, chrome and red, amazing prehistoric fish-tanked Oriental dining hall aesthetic. Large lazy susan full to overflowing with condiments (fish sauce! oil based chili that isn't as hot as it looks! etc) and utensils sitting in the middle of your…More »
32. Wan Fu
Back in the day, when the jewish half of my fam ate dinner together on Sundays, it was invariably in ornate chinese foodhalls like this. You know, before Chinese fast food existed. Pre Bistro-Asian. When it was classy to eat lo mein.
Dark lighting.…More »
33. Pinky's Westside Grill
I can't get the pimento cheese chili fries out of my head.
Seriously, and I ate lunch an hour ago. They're floating around my food brain, winking and smiling at me. Come get us, they're saying. Quick, before we get soggy.
So, what is it that makes the…More »
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12/10/2010
First H+H everything bagel, CC, tomato, blustery corner, eating it before the tomato lost its grasp… Read more »
34. Tomi Chinese Restaurant
Charlotte, NC 28226
(704) 759-1288
Was it the stinky, dimly lit Taiwanese place we were looking for?
Nope.
Was it surprisingly elegant, well staffed, and one of the better Chinese meals I've had out since moving to Charlotte?
Ya!
At first glance, the menu looks un-friendly to us veggies,…More »
35. Passage to India
Charlotte, NC 28213
(704) 549-1886
Category:
Indian
Neighbourhood: University City
One of those roving-eye-hungry lunch stops (seriously, it could have been TGIFri or Hardees, we were so starved) that turned into super-happy-belly-land.
Tiny, as has been said. Darkly lit, too. If you're a bit of a wide load, you're going to have…More »
36. Portofino's Italian Restaurant & Pizzeria
Still top-of-the-line northern Italian. Fantastic, thin-crust pizza at very affordable prices. 9" pies (which are truthfully more like 11") start at $7.50 for plain cheese with additional toppings at half a buck each. Salads are cheap-ish and the…More »
37. Intermezzo Pizzeria and Cafe
Took us, what, 2 years to finally get over here? Laaaaaame.
Comfily-dark lighting, high ceilings, back-friendly booths, and the smell of that wood-burning pizza oven = instachill. One of the best environs in the area for the full package: ze…More »
38. Villa Francesca
Charlotte, NC 28202
(704) 333-7447
"Grandma Pizza: Essentially a thin-crust Sicilian pie."
But ohhhh so much more than that. Square, crisp, greasy, salty, oreganoey, stewed tomatoey, add mushroomy, heavenly.
The menu is large and prices reasonable on all the classics - Lobster dishes,…More »
39. Dandelion Market
Charlotte, NC 28202
(704) 333-7989
Categories:
Bars,
American (New),
Tapas/Small Plates
Neighbourhood: Fourth Ward
I kinda have a secret crush on this place, and it was randomly reinforced the other day by a killer, killer sammich. Its memory makes me want to write it a poem. But I suck at rhyming, so
The bun - perfectly toasted. A thin, sturdy layer of crust and…More »
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6/16/2010
Had no issues with the crowd, as on Monday at 9pm, it was nonexistent. Despite that, we had to… Read more »
40. Wolfman Pizza - CLOSED
NY pizza purists beware! You'll see black beans. Cheddar. Thai flavors. Jerk chicken. Things that could almost take these pizzas to snobby flatbreadland.
But the tastes are sharp, toppings fresh. Flavor combos pretty awesome. And they're sympathetic…More »
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