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Uptown Brunch: 13 Spots to Fuel Your Weekend - list version

Brunch is a meal that is perfect for any occasion, whether you're celebrating a special event or just looking for a leisurely weekend meal with friends. And Uptown Charlotte has some of the best brunch spots in the city.

Here are some of our favorite brunch spots in Uptown Charlotte, listed alphabetically, with a description of each:

  • Asbury is a modern Southern restaurant located inside The Dunhill Hotel. The menu features elevated takes on classic Southern dishes, all made with fresh, locally-sourced ingredients. For brunch, we recommend the fried chicken and waffles, the shrimp and grits, or the biscuits and gravy.
  • Coco and the Director is a restaurant that serves up creative and delicious brunch dishes, all inspired by the movies. For brunch, we recommend the "Breakfast Club" pancakes, the "Jurassic Park" eggs benedict, or the "Thelma and Louise" French toast.
  • Dean's Italian Steak House is an Italian restaurant that also offers a variety of brunch options, including classic Italian dishes, as well as more creative options. For brunch, we recommend the eggs benedict, the breakfast burrito, or the pancakes.
  • Fahrenheit is a steakhouse that also offers a variety of brunch options, including classic steak and eggs, as well as more creative options. For brunch, we recommend the steak and eggs, the breakfast burrito, or the pancakes.
  • Ink & Ivy is a seafood restaurant that also offers a variety of brunch options, including classic seafood dishes, as well as more creative options. For brunch, we recommend the shrimp and grits, the eggs benedict, or the pancakes.
  • La Belle Helene is a French restaurant that offers a variety of brunch options, including classic French dishes, as well as more creative options. For brunch, we recommend the croque madame, the eggs benedict, or the French toast.
  • Mimosa Grill is a New American restaurant that offers a variety of brunch options, including classic American dishes, as well as more creative options. For brunch, we recommend the French toast, the pancakes, or the breakfast burrito.
  • Queen City Grounds is a coffee shop that also serves up a variety of brunch options, including breakfast sandwiches, salads, and pastries. For brunch, we recommend the breakfast sandwich, the avocado toast, or the pastry platter.
  • Sweet Crunch is a waffle-centric brunch spot that serves up creative and delicious waffles, all made to order. The menu features a variety of sweet and savory waffles, as well as a build-your-own waffle option. We recommend the Nutella and banana waffle, the chicken and waffles, or the avocado toast waffle.
  • Tupelo Honey Cafe is a Southern restaurant chain with locations all over the Southeast. The menu features classic Southern dishes, as well as some more creative options. For brunch, we recommend the shrimp and grits, the chicken and waffles, or the biscuits and gravy.
  • 204 North Kitchen and Cocktails is a restaurant that offers a variety of brunch options, including classic breakfast dishes, as well as more creative options. For brunch, we recommend the chicken and waffles, the shrimp and grits, or the breakfast burrito.
1
Asbury
237 N Tryon St
Charlotte, NC 28202

Asbury is a modern Southern restaurant located inside The Dunhill Hotel. The menu features elevated takes on classic Southern dishes, all made with fresh, locally-sourced ingredients. For brunch, we recommend the fried chicken and waffles, the shrimp and grits, or the biscuits and gravy.

2
Coco and the Director
100 W Trade St
Charlotte, NC 28202

Coco and the Director is a restaurant that serves up creative and delicious brunch dishes, all inspired by the movies. For brunch, we recommend the "Breakfast Club" pancakes, the "Jurassic Park" eggs benedict, or the "Thelma and Louise" French toast.

3
Dean's Italian Steakhouse
128 E Brooklyn Village Ave
Charlotte, NC 282082

Dean's Italian Steakhouse is an Italian restaurant that also offers a variety of brunch options, including classic Italian dishes, as well as more creative options. For brunch, we recommend the eggs benedict, the breakfast burrito, or the pancakes.

4
Fahrenheit
222C Caldwell St
Charlotte, NC 28202

Fahrenheit is a steakhouse that also offers a variety of brunch options, including classic steak and eggs, as well as more creative options. For brunch, we recommend the steak and eggs, the breakfast burrito, or the pancakes.

5
Ink & Ivy
222 S Church St
Charlotte, NC 28202

Ink & Ivy is a seafood restaurant that also offers a variety of brunch options, including classic seafood dishes, as well as more creative options. For brunch, we recommend the shrimp and grits, the eggs benedict, or the pancakes.

6
La Belle Helene
300 S Tryon St
Charlotte, NC 28202

La Belle Helene is a French restaurant that offers a variety of brunch options, including classic French dishes, as well as more creative options. For brunch, we recommend the croque madame, the eggs benedict, or the French toast.

7
Mimosa Grill
327 S Tryon St
Charlotte, NC 28282

Mimosa Grill is a New American restaurant that offers a variety of brunch options, including classic American dishes, as well as more creative options. For brunch, we recommend the French toast, the pancakes, or the breakfast burrito.

8
Queen City Grounds
644 N Church St
Charlotte, NC 28202

Queen City Grounds is a coffee shop that also serves up a variety of brunch options, including breakfast sandwiches, salads, and pastries. For brunch, we recommend the breakfast sandwich, the avocado toast, or the pastry platter.

9
Sweet Crunch
224 E. 7th St
Charlotte, NC 28202

Sweet Crunch is a waffle-centric brunch spot that serves up creative and delicious waffles, all made to order. The menu features a variety of sweet and savory waffles, as well as a build-your-own waffle option. We recommend the Nutella and banana waffle, the chicken and waffles, or the avocado toast waffle.

10
Tupelo Honey Cafe
101 S Tryon St
Charlotte, NC 28246

Tupelo Honey Cafe is a Southern restaurant chain with locations all over the Southeast. The menu features classic Southern dishes, as well as some more creative options. For brunch, we recommend the shrimp and grits, the chicken and waffles, or the biscuits and gravy.

11
204 North Kitchen and Cocktails
204 N Tryon St
Charlotte, NC 28202

204 North Kitchen and Cocktails is a restaurant that offers a variety of brunch options, including classic breakfast dishes, as well as more creative options. For brunch, we recommend the chicken and waffles, the shrimp and grits, or the breakfast burrito.

These are just a few of the many great brunch spots in Uptown Charlotte. Whether you're in the mood for classic Southern fare, creative twists on breakfast classics, or something completely different, you're sure to find a brunch spot to your liking in Uptown Charlotte.


So next time you're looking for a delicious and leisurely weekend meal, head to Uptown Charlotte for brunch. You won't be disappointed.