Modern Southern wood-fired brunch$18 to $32plaza-midwoodSat-Sun 10:00-14:00Reserve through Tock
Supperland's weekend brunch in Plaza Midwood runs wood-fired Southern plates at the converted 1950s church, with cocktails by Michelin Exceptional Cocktails.
Order: Whatever is coming off the open hearth at brunch and a cocktail from Colleen Hughes's list.
Tip: Book a few weeks ahead for Sunday. The Saturday morning slot is the easier window.
American comfort brunch$14 to $24dilworthSun 10:00-14:00Walk-in, OpenTable for tables
300 East on East Boulevard runs the Dilworth Sunday brunch programme since 1986 in Charlotte, with crab-cake Benedict, French toast and a brunch cocktail.
Order: The crab-cake Benedict and a Bloody Mary.
Tip: Sunday 10am is the easiest seat. Reservation recommended.
Southern brunch$16 to $28nodaMon-Wed 16:00-22:00; Thu-Sat 11:00-22:00; Sun 10:00-21:00OpenTable
The Goodyear House on N Davidson runs a NoDa Southern brunch on weekends from Chris Coleman's kitchen, with hush puppies, biscuits and chicken plates inside.
Order: Hot-honey chicken with biscuits and a brunch cocktail.
Tip: The patio is the seat in spring and autumn. Reserve via OpenTable.
Coffee, brunch, and natural wine$10 to $20camp-north-endSat-Sun 09:00-14:00Walk-in
HEX Coffee Kitchen and Natural Wines at Camp North End in Charlotte runs the weekend brunch programme, with breakfast plates and a pour-over filter bar.
Order: A breakfast plate and a pour-over from the bar.
Tip: The same counter switches to natural wine after 17:00. Weekend brunch is casual seating.
Tapas brunch$12 to $24nodaSat-Sun 11:00-15:00Walk-in only
Soul Gastrolounge on Raleigh Street in NoDa runs a weekend brunch with the tapas menu plus brunch additions, the relocated Charlotte spot reopened in 2025.
Order: Pork-belly tacos and a brunch cocktail.
Tip: Walk-ins only. The queue starts forming around 11am most weekends and the bar inside is the easiest seat.
French bakery breakfast and pastry$6 to $14nodaSun-Thu 07:00-22:00; Fri-Sat 07:00-00:00Walk-in only
Amelie's French Bakery on East 36th Street is NoDa's anytime-brunch bakery and cafe, with pastries, croissants and the famous salted caramel brownie all day.
Order: An almond croissant and a coffee.
Tip: Open early. The bakery counter serves walk-up; small tables fill weekend mid-morning.