These Are the Most Underrated Brunches in Charlotte

Nothing against breakfast or lunch , but it ’s hard to tick a well brunch . aboveboard , when else is it satisfactory to chase after some egg with a mimosa , then a Bloody Mary , andthenwhatever other refreshing cocktail you’re able to think of ? Truth is : the Queen City has no famine of position to get it ( both the brunch and said cocktail ) . We ’ve toutedthe best in the citybefore – the places that’ve made their name with cockcrow spreads deserve of time of day - long waits and the BEC variations that inundate your provender every single Saturday – but the below are the unsung heroes of Charlotte . And they deserve some serious praise – because this urban center ’s brunch game is justthatstrong .

Dandelion Market

If you ’ve been dismissing the Dandelion as just an Uptown bar , you ’ve been missing out on an incredible brunch menu . Stop by any Saturday and Sunday from 10am-3pm , order up a Bloody Mary ( which you may customise to your spicy preference ) , and relish the Low Country Hash or the Crab Cake Benny – two must - have ’s at this underrated Queen City favorite . Or , cruise the menu for some other ( also wonderful ) options .

Eddie’s Place

Inspired by Cajun cuisine , Eddie ’s Place has been serving Charlotteans breakfast , brunch , luncheon , and dinner since 1997 , and there ’s no shortage of pick : the chicken & waffle are served with a cinnamon butter that make the spice of the crispy wimp cutis to the next level ; the ciabatta French toast with powdery sugar is the perfect Libra of sweet and savory ; and the She - crab soup makes for a thoroughgoing starter motor or to - go item . ( Go forward and lick the stadium , no one will pass judgment . )

Fenwick’s

The family line in Myers Park have been delight Fenwick ’s since 1984 , but this vicinity staple fibre also offers a mean weekend brunch . sample the cinnamon pecan coffee patty to bulge ( served with an unbelievable strawberry mark butter ) . Then interchange to the farmers market wrap with egg whites , veggies , and cheese , suffice in a prickly-seeded spinach wrap . And when given the option of a side choice , patently blame the cheesy grits .

FūD at Salud

If you have n’t had a waffle - wich yet , we feel so gloomy for you ( and may even interrogate your sanity ) . To better yourself , stop by FūD at Salud on Sundays . This shoes take it to the next level by creating brunch specials around the aforesaid favorite . Our picking : the Waffles Rancheros . It ’s scrambled egg , avocado pear , pico , ground beef , chorizo , and Sriracha aioli served as a sandwich between two fluffy waffles . It may be all you ’ll ever ask in life .

Jack Beagles

Known largely for live music on the terrace , Jack Beagles has also been offer brunch on Saturdays and Sundays . Those who subsist in NoDa have intercourse the secret , but this spot is an undiscovered jewel to many . Chocolate chip pancakes , grilled rib - optic on Texas toast cross in sausage gravy ( no joke , this is scream the Shit on a Shingle ) , and a breakfast hoagie with Baron Verulam AND sausage are some of the favorites . And since most repast are priced under $ 10 , you wo n’t break the banking concern … though you may terminate up break the scale .

Leroy Fox

Serving Southern - root on cuisine with a contemporaneous touch , Leroy Fox is hump for the fried Gallus gallus , and there ’s wad of it on the brunch menu . The chicken & waffles is a touch dish , but the pimento & bollock sandwich ( pimento cheese , fried bollock , and bacon topped with Leroy ’s signature house dressing on a brioche roll ) is a damn okay option that couple well with a mimosa or one of the signature cocktails .

Pike’s Old Fashioned Soda Shop

This Sunday brunch spot is an old - fashioned soda shop nestle in the palmy South End . The $ 13.95 sideboard gets you admittance to an sempiternal offering of all things that make brunch , well … brunch . And there ’s no exaggeration on the " endless " part . We ’re sing biscuits , omelets , bacon , scones , casserole of every variety , chocolate cake , and eggs Benedict . And did we mention chocolate cake ? Point is : it ’s all there . you may even order one of the theme song sure-enough - timey shake ! But plan ahead for a short sleep , because you will need it after eat here .

Reid’s Fine Foods

The newest SouthPark location of Reid ’s added a much needful terrace for diners and drinker to delight , but it also lend one of the most impressive brunch counter in the urban center . help every Sunday from 10:30am-2pm , this brunch spot offers all the favorites : farmer ’s Proto-Indo European , French toast , an omelet post , eggs Benedict , and more in one splendid line . If it ’s after noonday , ordinate a Bloody Mary . And call back , stretchy pants are encourage .

Rhino Market & Deli

Known for its excerpt of beer and wine , Rhino ’s dead on target star is the deli share of the market . give up by and build your own omelet , or order a breakfast burrito with sputter eggs , potato hash , salsa , sausage , and cheese . And do n’t overlook the Le Monde : a breakfast sandwich help on sourdough gelt stuffed with eggs , sautéed spinach , and tomatoes with melted havarti cheese .

Twisted Eats by Kre8

South EndFood trucks have taken Charlotte by storm , but none as much as this one . Twisted Eats food hand truck is the inspiration of chef Rob Masone and his catering company Kre8 . you’re able to find this first - ever beer - inspired truck park outside Wooden Robot on the last Sunday of each month for the ultimate Sunday Funday brunch . All items on the carte are made using beer from the local brewery . For a real beer - brunch extravaganza , rate the brewage that ’s in your brunch to go on the side .

Vivace

With views of the Uptown apparent horizon , Vivace is a destination for any meal . But what some may not know is that it ’s one the best places in Charlotte for special occasion brunches ( call back : Mother ’s Day , birthdays , or meet your significant others ’ parents for the first fourth dimension ) . On weekends , get a two - class brunch and bottomless mimosas for just $ 25 , or something peculiar from the Bloody Mary prevention . If you ’re not into the extra , find liberal to order a la bill of fare .

Brunch at Vivace