Weekend brunch is close to a civic ritual in Charlotte, spread across the city's most walkable districts. Haberdish and The Goodyear House run the NoDa scene, Supperland turns out a Sunday brunch in Plaza Midwood, and Mert's Heart and Soul keeps the Uptown gospel brunch tradition alive on North College Street.
Haberdish on N Davidson runs the NoDa Southern brunch programme Tuesday to Sunday in Charlotte, with biscuits and gravy, fried chicken plates and a strong.
OrderButtermilk biscuits with sausage gravy and the brunch fried chicken plate.
TipWeekend brunch fills early. Walk in at 11 on Saturday for the easiest seat.
Supperland's weekend brunch in Plaza Midwood runs wood-fired Southern plates at the converted 1950s church, with cocktails by Michelin Exceptional Cocktails.
OrderWhatever is coming off the open hearth at brunch and a cocktail from Colleen Hughes's list.
TipBook a few weeks ahead for Sunday. The Saturday morning slot is the easier window.
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.
OrderThe crab-cake Benedict and a Bloody Mary.
TipSunday 10am is the easiest seat. Reservation recommended Weekends fill by noon.
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.
OrderHot-honey chicken with biscuits and a brunch cocktail.
TipThe patio is the seat in spring and autumn. Reserve via OpenTable.
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.
OrderA breakfast plate and a pour-over from the bar.
TipThe same counter switches to natural wine after 17:00. Weekend brunch is casual seating.
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.
OrderPork-belly tacos and a brunch cocktail.
TipWalk-ins only. The queue starts forming around 11am most weekends and the bar inside is the easiest seat.
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.
OrderAn almond croissant and a coffee.
TipOpen early. The bakery counter serves walk-up; small tables fill weekend mid-morning.
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