Rhino Market & Deli feels like the kind of neighborhood spot that every city wishes it had…read more This Wesley Heights location is one of my favorite easy stops in Charlotte. It's right on the way to my yoga studio, so it's perfect for a quick in-and-out lunch, but honestly, it's also the kind of place where you end up lingering longer than planned. My usual order is the ABLT on rye with Boar's Head applewood smoked bacon, avocado, lettuce, tomato, and mayo. Simple, fresh, and consistently delicious every single time. I almost always pair it with the Spinach Bacon salad loaded with spinach, cranberries, goat cheese, tomatoes, toasted pecans, and brown sugar peppered bacon. The portions are huge and definitely shareable. What makes Rhino special is that it's more than just a deli. It's part neighborhood market, part coffee shop, part beer and wine stop, and part community hangout. They've got local products, grab-and-go snacks, fresh sandwiches, beer on tap, wine, outdoor patio seating, and sometimes even live music. It reminds me of the small independent spots I used to love in the Bay Area around Burlingame, San Mateo, and Palo Alto. Relaxed, local, welcoming, and full of personality. The staff is always friendly, and the atmosphere feels genuinely Charlotte. Not overly polished. Not trying too hard. Just good food, good people, and a place that locals clearly love. And if you are visiting North Carolina, you absolutely have to try Cheerwine at least once. It's basically a Carolina rite of passage. Cherry soda lovers will probably be obsessed. Me personally? Not exactly my flavor profile, but people here drink it like water, so clearly they are onto something. Rhino Market is one of those places that makes a city feel like home. Life is too short to not eat well, Charlotte. Get out there.

Stopped into the Rhino Market and Deli for a quick lunch before working at the Duke's Mayo Bowl in…read moreearly January. The deli windows are located on the right side of the market area. You order at one window, grab an extra items, pay, then they'll call your name/number. Super easy. I ordered the Rhino Club described on the menu as: Boar's Head Branded Deluxe Ham, Lower Sodium Turkey, Applewood Smoked Bacon, provolone, bibb lettuce, tomato, dijon vin on choice of bread. The ordering and payment process was easy. I was solo so I took a seat at the bar area to eat. Sandwich looked good when I unwrapped it, large slices of toasted bread with fresh lettuce and tomato. The strangest thing was, on the left side of the sandwich were several slices of deli turkey rolled up. On the right side of the sandwich were several slices of deli ham rolled up. I hadn't seen a sandwich made like that before. It felt like half of a turkey sandwich and half of a ham sandwich as opposed to a ham and turkey sandwich. Was it bad? Definitely not. I waffled between a 3 and a 4 star for this one but felt generous because, overall, I liked the vibe of the place.

Located right off busy Providence Road, Laurel Market is easy to miss as it is tucked around a…read morecorner and is a small and unassuming place. While it looks quiet from the outside, inside you will find a lot of hustle and bustle as hungry patrons line up to get their breakfast sandwiches, or their lunch depending on the time of day! The place is part neighborhood market, selling beer and wine along with snacks, and part deli serving made to order sandwiches, and salads, along with prepackaged sides and fixings like chicken or egg salad. I finally got a chance to come in around lunch time and was very exciting to dive into my turkey sandwich which came with bacon pepper Jack and a chipotle spread. It was delicious, just a perfect sandwich for lunch. Nothing fancy or over the top, and it was priced very reasonably which is hard to find these days. This place is a gem.

I found Laurel Market while in Charlotte. I was craving a sandwich and found this place. So glad I…read moredid! The food was delicious and they had some other neat items for sale in the store. I ordered the curry tuna sandwich. Very delicious! I definitely will be back.

Rhino market doesn't miss! In the morning I love their breakfast burrito. Anything you can put the…read morebrown sugar bacon on is a hit! In the afternoon I love the rhino club! Great service always and it's a nice vibe for a mid day hang out.

Solid food overall. Definitely could've used more meat on the sandwich. We ordered to go and they…read morewere missing a lot of our chips, there were about eight of us and we only got two, so that was kind of annoying. We didn't go back since we had already left. The steak sandwich itself was really good though, the bread was incredible and I loved the horseradish sauce. The banana peppers were a little different on it but somehow it worked.

The Common Market on Commonwealth has the most ridiculously delicious vegan chicken salad sandwich…read more It's vegan chicken salad in a spinach flour tortilla wrap. I hesitate in posting this because I don't want everyone to go order it and then it's sold out when I go. I have been known to go up to eight days in a row just to get this sandwich. Unfortunately, the other Common Market locations do not serve this amazing sandwich. You can only get it from the Commonwealth Ave location.

Never been here before. Super cool spot to enjoy a small bite and some beers. Lots of different…read moreareas to sit at. And great beer selections from craft local to international. Service was great and friendly. They kept the lines moving.

This terrific NY-style deli in Optimist Hall serves up delicious Reubens, pastrami, corned beef and…read moreother traditional sandwiches, slathered with tasty mustard or Russian dressing on Rye bread or a roll. I love their Riverside sandwich, with smoked turkey breast and Swiss cheese, big enough for two to share. And don't forget the Black and White cookie for dessert! Like most of the other Optimist Hall eateries, Schreiber's doesn't have dedicated seating, so finding a table can be a bit of a challenge. But there are lots of outdoor options to enjoy in warmer weather, so order your sandwich, grab a draft beer from the nearby bar, and get ready to enjoy one of the most authentic NY deli sandwiches in Charlotte.

It's nice to enjoy a sandwich so much at a place with rye in their name given I hate rye bread but…read morethankfully there is a hoagie roll kind of option so, all good. Have tried sandwiches with pastrami, corned beef, and turkey, enjoying all of them with no clear favorite. It can't be a good sandwich unless it's good bread and the hoagie roll delivers. I also trust my son when he tells me the rye bread is on point as well. Given sandwiches are close to the top of my favorite food genres I'll keep going back when I make it to Optimist Hall.

Got their grilled cheese! Spectacular! Loved because it was so cheesy (hence the name) and fresh!read more

Common Market puts such love into their vegan dishes. Buddha-rito was outstanding and fresh!…read moreIncredible flavor and the type of thing anyone would enjoy vegan or not. I love this location - it's huge! It's a nice contrast to surrounding South End spots and it has a fun funky vibe. Service is always quick so you're never waiting long for your order.

The restaurant is hygienic, the staff is friendly and the food is tasty. The wait time was not as…read moreshort as it should have been which makes the reason why it was not five stars only. Nevertheless, I would strongly suggest this place.

The soup and sandwiches are great... Use to be in our building and were awesome. I would order the…read moreloaded potato soup for then and order some to take home.

So many great options! Got their Sicilian hot sandwich on their gluten free bread an it was so…read moregood! The workers were nice and super quick too.

Rhino is right by our office and typically a lunch favorite. Easy order online and pick up. I…read morewanted to try the caesar wrap they've been promoting. They really should make it clear its served warm because I would not have ordered it. By the time I got back to my office to eat, all the lettuce was completely soggy and inedible from the warmth of the wrap and chicken. Unfortunately a waste of lunch. I'd stick with the BYO sandwich from now on.

Authentic Italian fare plus dry goods, already prepared ready to take home goods and wine/beer/and…read moreother libations! The menu is straight forward and everything is fresh made in house where possible! Meatballs are delicious and seasoned very well! Pasta was fresh had nice chew and the sauce was hearty and slight nod to sweet tomatoes The staff super friendly! It's part restaurant- part bar - and part Italian store!

I've now shopped at pasta and provisions twice both times it's been a great experience. The first…read moretime we got ready-made meals, the chicken piccata, and the baked ziti in addition to cannolis all of which were delicious. The second time we sandwiches in the deli, takeout section, a meatball sub and a Caprese again delicious fresh flavorful, and large. The staff is friendly, helpful, and knowledgeable. This is becoming my new go to place when I wanna ready-made meal or a quick sandwich.

Best hidden gem in Charlotte for a casual date night. Great food and great bargain. Highly…read morerecommended.

Once again I'm very impressed with the NY Butcher shop. Wife and I stopped in around 7:30 to grab a…read morebite. I love looking at the meat counter and all the prepared meals/food they have available. We started off with the burnt ends which were pretty good, only complaint was the brisket was a little dry, must not have used the fattier cut. But overall a good dish. I got the steak flight which was excellent and a great deal for what you get. It's three different cuts of meat prepared 3 different ways, for only 23 or 24 dollars. One cut was filet, one was teres major, but I cannot remember the other cut. All had excellent toppings and were cooked to a great medium rare. Wife got the burger which was on sale this day of the week for $7! It was excellent, you can't find a better burger in charlotte at that price. The atmosphere is always very personal and cozy, it is a bar with table seating but just be aware it's not your typical dining room.