Good spot to charge, especially late at night with the discounted rate. It's in a nice complex next…read moreto some fast food and other shops, so decently lit and when I came around 10:30pm there were several other people so I did not feel alone or unsafe. I got about 50kWh for $10, about $0.21/kWh which is almost half the daytime rate of $0.38-0.40+!! Took about 20min but I had no problem keeping myself occupied then! @azfitfoodfun

This is a really fast supercharger and there's a lot of stuff around it. Probably one of the faster…read moresuperchargers in the area. It seems like I was only here for a few minutes. Even though it was busy, the juice was flowing.

This set of four stations is located on the ground level (?) of the CRI Deck 1 of the University of…read moreNorth Carolina Charlotte. This is the parking deck located closest to the Marriott hotel. Each of the plus is the standard J-1772 connector and all are not networked. They are free to use however the parking deck is paid ($5 for first hour. $2 for each additional hour. $15/day max. Weekend free sometimes) or accessible if you have a parking pass. The hotel is nearby and they have a bar/restaurant. You can also cross Tryon Street and there are a ton of restaurants and retail in the Shoppes At University Place https://www.yelp.com/biz/shoppes-at-university-place-charlotte?hrid=wwa4n5vgdhjE_m_cJgENGA. [Review 16945 overall - 3267 in North Carolina - 461 of 2022.]

Having visited IKEA locations in Ireland and Sweden, I've seen how they take the concept so…read moreseriously over there--it's an entire cultural experience. Here, we tend to treat it more like a giant showroom with free babysitting and a cafeteria, but the value is still hard to beat. I had a great run during my most recent trip. The deals were everywhere! I picked up a summer-weight duvet along with a new cover and shams to refresh the bedroom. I also found a stunning set of gold-toned serving flatware -- they have that sleek, high-end look without the boutique price tag. A few highlights and "hiccups" from this visit: The Food & Drink:I tried the fish balls with mashed potatoes for lunch, and they were actually pretty tasty. I also noticed an older gentleman sitting completely alone, casually drinking glasses of what appeared to be wine. Many IKEA locations with a restaurant license do serve beer and wine, and honestly, he had the right idea. Of course, I couldn't leave without hitting the food market for those specific cookies and foreign candies you just can't find anywhere else. The Atmosphere: At one point, navigating the floor felt a bit like an escape room. While the staff seems nice enough, they aren't exactly eager to help--you really have to run them down to get an answer. The Warehouse:I'm honestly not a fan of the self-service furniture selection policy. The whole warehouse environment is pretty intimidating when you're trying to track down boxes. The Strategy:Since I'm lucky enough to live only 25 minutes away I've realized I need to stop coming here like it's a once-in-a-lifetime pilgrimage. If I visited more often, I probably wouldn't feel the need to drop $200 every time! Overall, it's a solid four-star experience for the unique finds and the reliable "Swedish-lite" atmosphere, even if you have to do some of the heavy lifting yourself.

Very nice IKEA. Super clean but organized like a standard IKEA. Two floors with very large…read moreelevators and an escalator in the front lobby. Like always, as soon as we get there we head to the restaurant. I always get the same thing, Swedish Meatballs. Can't beat how good they are. My grandkids love them too. My son had a Caesar salad which he said was very good and fresh, and my husband had a chicken thigh with black beans and rice and fried plantains. (We were very surprised to see a meal that you would normally see in a Florida IKEA up here in Charlotte North Carolina. I have to admit it tasted very good.) We hit the bathrooms afterwards, spotlessly clean considering how busy it was, and then we went shopping. I will say that there was quite a few open and empty spaces on the second floor in the furniture department. I'm not sure if they were re-organizing or had literally sold out after the holidays. Good thing though, we found what we were looking for things to the help of workers who know the place better than we do and advised us which shortcuts to use. All the workers we spoke to were super friendly and helpful. The value was good as always, IKEA might be slightly higher priced than other places but I have a few pieces in my house that are almost 30 years old and still in excellent condition. It was easier to get here than we thought and we really enjoyed our day here. We can't wait to go back.

This station has sucked for me multiple times in the past. Didn't function or whatever. For the…read morefirst time trying it looks like they've updated everything and maybe the terrible service is behind them.

We're visiting from Miami and a friend suggested we check out Camp North End because they thought…read morewe'd love it... wow. What an experience. The vibes are everywhere. Food, music, kids running around, games, activities, there's so much going on and the place is HUGE. Someone told me it's around 700 acres and honestly, it felt like it. We got there a little later in the day so a lot of the stores had already closed, which was the only downside. Definitely gives you a reason to come back because there was clearly so much more to explore. We'll absolutely be returning next time we're in town.

This seems to be an attempt to be an outdoor version of Optimist hall. Lots of small food, coffee,…read morebar and shops that are connected via outside walks. It does not seem to have the popularity of optimist hall yet, but it is a good concept. We got coffee here and tried later that evening to get ice cream, but most everything closed up fairly early. There seemed to be bars and entertainment areas but we did not have the time to try those out. This is a cool set up and worth checking out

This charging station is located in the parking lot of University Volvo Cars…read morehttps://www.yelp.com/biz/university-volvo-charlotte who are also dealers for the PoleStar electric vehicles. The ChargePoint is in the customer parking area near the service bay. There are two J-1772 plugs on this one station and a second "Volvo" station with a single plug. They seem to be free. Two parking spaces are not designated for electric vehicles but one of them is marked for handicapped parking only. You might be able to get on the dealership's free wifi. There isn't much else immediately close other than a one-star rated extended stay hotel https://www.yelp.com/biz/intown-suites-charlotte-6 and the Golden Corral across Tryon https://www.yelp.com/biz/golden-corral-buffet-and-grill-charlotte. [Review 16933 overall - 3255 in North Carolina - 449 of 2022.]