I hate I've been sleeping on this restaurant. But now that I know, I'll be here often! I met chef Rico in the parking lot one day and he asked me just to come give them a try the next time I'm in the area. Today I brought a couple of friends with me and Omgash! This food was delicious! Now I see why the restaurant is so busy. The taste of the food is so flavorful. It tastes clean. It reminds me of your older relatives that cook good family style food on Sundays after church. There was a large assortment of vegetables and protein. Healthy beverages and bottled options. Nothing is overly salted or sweetened. You actually taste the food. You can tell the difference between eating this food and the chain restaurants where the food barely has a taste. You can buy prepared meals or individual items. They cater and have family meals that you can buy that feeds up to 5 ppl. All the food is fresh and it's made in the kitchen right there in front of you. Please come and bring someone with you but bring your appetite. One meal can feed two ppl easily! The customer service is great. They're all very accommodating. Erin (our server) kept coming by our table to check on us to see if we were happy or needed anything. She bought us extra dressings for our salads and to-go containers because of the amount of food we had. Thanks Chef Rico. We'll be back and we're Bringing more friends! read more

See all

It was good, but not as good as everyone was raving about....Let me explain. The set up is more like a chipotle, where you stand in line and build your bowl. Not a sit down spot like we were expecting. People & service was great! All friendly. Its EXPENSIVE! if you plan on getting more than one protein, your bowl will be around $30. Yep. 30. Holy. Sh*t. The grass fed steak was not exceptional and a bit tough. The over seasoning covers up the fact it tastes like nothing. Chicken was chicken. But I will say the sweet potatoes were caramelized to perfection. I understand why people are flocking to try this, it is tasty & filling, but they must have an absorbent amount of money to be able to afford it again. read more

Naked Farmer absolutely lived up to the hype. I ordered the chicken thighs with mac and cheese and Brussels sprouts, and everything tasted fresh, flavorful, and comforting. The chicken was juicy and well-seasoned, and the mac and cheese was rich, creamy, and easily one of my favorite parts of the meal. My only small critique is that I probably wouldn't order the Brussels sprouts again..they were good, but they didn't stand out compared to everything else. My boyfriend ordered the broccoli and sweet potato fries, and both were delicious. The broccoli was perfectly cooked, and the sweet potato fries were crispy with great flavor. What I loved most was that this felt like eating a homemade meal without having to cook. It's quick, convenient, and genuinely healthier than most fast-casual options, but you don't feel like you're sacrificing flavor. I'll definitely be back to try more of the menu and can already see this becoming a regular lunch or dinner spot. read more

Naked Farmer - New American Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

See all

Finding fresh, fast-casual food has been so tough for the longest time. It's so uplifting to see restaurants trending in a better direction of local, healthy, and tasty food and Naked Farmer is the perfect example. I went here for the first time on a Saturday evening and the place was breathing with people. Still, the staff made an effort to greet everyone and provide assistance with the somewhat overwhelming menu. To limit my decision fatigue, I opted for the Local Farmer Plate which came with chicken, rice, sweet potatoes and broccoli. My words cannot do justice how delicious each ingredient was and the plate as a whole. The atmosphere was incredible with a decent amount of indoor seating, which made the experience all that much better. I still can't believe how kind the staff is, it must be something in the food. I understand why my buddy enjoys at this place so much since it's some of the freshest, delicious food I have ever had at a fast-casual style restaurant. I look forward to returning and hopefully more places follow suit in Charlotte to place such a heavy emphasis on quality ingredients. read more

Naked Farmer - Local Farmer Plate - New American Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

Positive experience. We came on a Thurs night just before 6PM and the place was pretty busy. Upon entering, we had a friendly greeter providing a menu and an overview of how to order. The menu has prearranged selections or you can build your own bowl - which is the route we took. They have indoor seating as well as a nice patio (shaded in the evening). My bride went with the Salmon with Street Corn, Green Beans and Kale ($22) and I went with the Rosemary Roasted Chicken Breast with Sweet Potatoes, Green Beans and Quinoa ($18). We both really enjoyed our selections and commented about how all the items were fresh and well prepared. We will come back again! read more

See all

LOVE LOVE LOVE Naked Farmer! Stumbled upon this place during my recent trip to Charlotte. All the food here is fresh and of good quality. The bbq chicken is made on the grill and is packed with flavor. Highly recommended this! My steak was also cooked perfectly, although a bit pricier. We also loved the cornbread! read more

See all

What's all the crave about? Honestly, the hype is real. The food is fresh and really good, and even though I'm not the biggest fan of the rice, everything is so well seasoned that it left me full and feeling like I actually got some good nutrients in. The mac & cheese is the star of the show, no contest. Coming in a close second is the honey BBQ chicken, and the salmon rounds out my top three. Every dish hits. Fair warning: it's busy pretty much anytime you go, so plan accordingly. My one real gripe is that they close in the middle of the day and then reopen later. It throws me off sometimes because I'll be in the mood for it, and they're not open. Definitely check the hours before you head over. All in all, well worth the visit. read more

Naked Farmer - Steak - New American Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

I'm truly so shocked at how delicious this restaurant is being a healthier option! This is fairly new to South End and I wanted to see what all the hype was about. When I walked in the line was around the building but I think the staff did a great job of directing traffic and handing out menus while waiting. I wanted to try more than one thing and adding a side wasn't all that pricey especially for a healthier take out option I believe it was $5 or so depending on what you got. The pesto is an absolute must- the sides typically don't need a sauce since they are flavored very well but the pesto just adds so much more flavor! The best part is the pesto is nut free but doesn't taste like it at all! I would definitely get the Mac and cheese too!! Gosh that was absolutely delicious and sometimes I still dream about it because it was that good. Cheesy, buttery, soft and even heated up very well the next day without the butter separating. If you are into healthy eating I would definitely stop here! It is a little pricey ~$20 for a meal but you can get two meals out of it! read more

Naked Farmer - New American Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

Naked Farmer fits the new aesthetic of SouthEnd. The food is fresh and has some flavor but it was not for my older southern parents and auntie. They totally didn't enjoy the concept or the food. They also had a fit about there being no ice for the water (and no they have never been to Europe). I had looked at the menu before and decided that the family option was the best option for my family. I got the Family Southern Comfort meal. I asked if you could switch out the veggie and was told yes. I asked for green beans instead of the sweet potato. There was a lot of confusion in the line and they packed sweet potatoes instead of the green beans. I decided not to say anything about that. However after looking at the portion size of some of the items (the macaroni especially) I asked if we could get some more added to the bowl. It was barely any in there and I was told they weigh the portions out. I never saw a scale or saw any of our dishes on a scale! So for the cost and the portion sizes they gave me I wouldn't recommend the family meal. I would have come out better if so had let each person order their own meal. We would have had variety and more food. We were definitely given less food for the family meal option compared to each person getting an individual meal. Overall I wasn't impressed by the meal, portions or flavors. We did receive good customer service from Brece. Naked Farmer 2725 S Blvd Ste A Charlotte, NC 28209 (Review 18 in 2026 and 913 overall) read more

See all

Great dining experience! When you enter Naked Farmer, you are greeted by a friendly hostess who explains the ordering process to you prior to making your selection. You can order a preset plate, without making any alterations, or you can build your own. They have a great selection of veggies and meats and different sauces to add of your choice. I decided to create my own bowl and it was amazing! I selected the kale w/pecans, sweet potatoes, oyster mushrooms, carrots, and salmon. I also had a side of cornbread, which was so moist and fluffy. Oh, enough, I got to carrots. Farm to table deliciousness that makes your belly feel pleasantly gratified. Reasonably priced and large enough to have leftovers for later. I want to point out that my son and I sat at a community table, as I define it. A table big enough to seat about 12 people. A group came in and they were looking around and they asked if they could sit with us, and I was like, of course, this is a community table. Turns out they were celebrating the birthday of a co-worker and we all communed like family. It was such a great experience. We chatted, we laughed and even was a part of their group photo. read more

See all

Naked Farmer is an absolute must! I came here for the first time with my wife, and we could not have had a better experience. This is farm-to-table done right. If you're looking for a fresh, feel-good dining experience in Charlotte, this place absolutely delivers. From the moment you walk in, you can tell this place is all about quality--from the welcoming atmosphere to the thoughtfully crafted menu. The food is the real star here. Everything tastes incredibly fresh, with bold flavors that prove healthy eating doesn't have to be boring. Their farm-to-table approach really shines through, with seasonal ingredients that feel both nourishing and satisfying. Whether you go for one of their hearty bowls or a lighter plate, every bite feels intentional and well-balanced. We tried the Southern Comfort Plate, the High Protein Plate, the cornbread and the fig cake. Everything was delicious. What makes Naked Farmer stand out is how it perfectly blends convenience with quality. It's fast-casual, but the food feels closer to something you'd expect from a sit-down restaurant. The portions are generous, and you leave feeling full--but not weighed down. The staff is another highlight--friendly, efficient, and clearly passionate about what they do. Even when it's busy (which it often is, for good reason), the service stays quick and upbeat. Overall, Naked Farmer is a must-try in Charlotte's South End. It's the kind of place you'll find yourself coming back to again and again--whether you're grabbing a quick lunch or a healthy, satisfying dinner. read more

See all

I was anticipating the opening of this restaurant and it did not disappoint. We arrived on a Sunday around 4 pm. We were expecting a very long wait, but surprisingly even with a longer line, we got through to order in about 7 minutes. We were greeted by (who I believe to be) the manager and the first person on the assembly line. Everyone was very friendly and service was quick. I ordered a harvest plate (BYOB) where I could choose from grains and grains, two sides, and a protein. I chose greens, carrots and broccoli as my side, and salmon for my protein which was around $20 base price. I also ordered an extra side of mac and cheese, cornbread, and sticky date toffee cake. Everything was fresh and delicious! I couldn't stop eating the mac! I also tried the basil pesto, spicy aioli, and hot maple sriracha. They were all flavorful, but the aioli was my least favorite. I came with my family, so in total it was 5 of us. We were concerned that we wouldn't be able to find seating, but the tables were opening up pretty quickly. We sat and ate while I took in the ambiance. The restaurant was very clean and felt airy. I enjoyed the decor and the lighting. They also have a patio with tables and heaters! I really enjoyed my visit and the food. This will definitely stay in rotation! read more

See all

Let's start w/one of those hot items - the tables have hooks for females to put handbags. Given the chairs don't have backs, this is crutch. It's a smaller, community seating style and very noisy. So noisy can't ask the servers about allergens. The menu nor the cards identifying the dishes have allergens and it's so loud and they are goi g so fast to move the line that there's no time to ask before it hits your bowl. Please put the ingredients on the menu or in the identifying cards. Loved the street corn. The tomato cucumber salad was literally tomatoes w/1 slice of cucumber. It tasted like a lemon style dressing. Expected the green beans to be crispy and to have more flavor. There was the snap of a fresh green beans but was it crispy no and there was no shallots. The winter farro had some sort of what seemed like a nut that I didn't care for. Wish we still lived down the street vs 30 mins away to become a regular at this healthy joint. read more

Naked Farmer - Winter Citrus Farro V, Tomato & Cucumber Salad GF-V, Street Cart Corn, Green Beans with Crispy Shallots - New American Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

I'm not one too keen on taking people's word for it when it comes to food. I always have to see for myself before I can trust that a new spot is what the streets say it is. This is my third attempt at going to Naked Farmer. First time I arrived after it closed, second time, the line was done the sidewalk; but today, I got there and the line was short enough for me to hop in. I am thoroughly impressed. The options were almost overwhelming but everything I got was very flavorful & they pack the Togo plates full. Although it has the set up like Cava & Chipotle, I have never been given this much food at either of those establishments. Everything was so good. I'm literally sitting here thinking about when I'm going back lol. It is a little pricey but In my opinion you are getting what you're paying for. Absolutely. Charlotte just got a real gem. They need another location on the Northside too. 5 stars read more

See all

This place was everything they hyped it up to be. Fresh farm to table food served in a somewhat fast casual dining establishment. The manager informed us the food has been sent to the store and cooked no more than 3 days from when we eat it. The line for this place was out the door but moving rather quickly. A friend and I went and ordered two custom plates to get a chance to sample a little bit of everything and it all was delicious. My favorites were the steak, mac and cheese and pecan kale salad. We were also informed there may be more to look forward to from Named Farmer including live music and possibly liquor. Stay tuned! read more

See all

The food is so good and fresh! This restaurant is farm to table and it gives Cava but with a twist!! I had the BBQ chicken with Mac and cheese, broccoli and quinoa. So good! This was my first time here and the staff were so friendly and explained so well. The restaurant is very clean and has plenty space for dining in. Every time I'm in Charlotte now, I grab some naked farmer to go. read more

It's my first time here upon a recommendation from a coworker. I'm in from out of town. I'll post more later but barbecue chicken thighs street corn mac & cheese you can't go wrong. When we entered, they greeted us right away. Super nice people in the store were super nice. All the employees were great food look great. I got extra to go. Thanks again. The interior of the building while not giant was well put together while organized and had a great vibe. Certainly would recommend if in the area. read more

See all

Very surprised how good this was. Think of it as Chipotle/Cava type style where you choose your base, protein, and side. This place take it to the next level by having amazing ingredients. If you can imagine a 5 star version of chipotle/cava this will be it. I wish this was closer to me even if it costed a little more. It seems like its seasonal too based on ingredients. read more

Naked Farmer - New American Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

The line was very long but it went by very fast. The staff member Nicole greeted me at the door with a warm smile and a Hello! Salad was delicious and everyone seemed happy! Good vibes for sure! read more

See all

Should I say this is modern day K&W, before you come at me let's hearing me out. First of all, the service is amazing, the staff is super helpful and friendly, they are also super busy on a Saturday afternoon. I had their Steak and mushrooms dish, it was amazing and steak has good enough flavor without the sauce. Cornbread is sweet and tasted amazing. Also the date cake is right on. The seating area is smaller with some larger tables that you can sit next some strangers, this gave me the feeling of NYC. Alright why K&W, well you are in line like K&W, you get whatever you see that you like. But the modern day part is that it has fresh ingredients. I love everything about this and felt healthy after a big meal. Will be back to try their salmon. read more

See all

I ordered a few à la carte items to go. Everything was well seasoned and wholesome. I especially loved the mushrooms and sweet potatoes. I was disappointed in the amount of chicken, but it was tasty too. Note: They close in the middle of the day from 3-5pm read more

Naked Farmer - Chicken, Blue Oyster Mushrooms, Roasted Sweet Potatoes GF-V - New American Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

I travel a lot for work and this place was a true gem to find. I was looking for something healthier, but filling and this hit the spot I ordered the grass fed steak, roasted sweet potatoes, kale Caesar salad, cucumbers, and because life is about balance, I ordered a side of mac & cheese to taste. I also ordered a side of the pesto sauce and the spicy miso sauce. Everything was so fresh and delicious! I'm typically a very skeptical about eating kale and their kale was the freshest I've ever had. The marinated cucumbers were tasty, but a bit tart for my taste. The grass fed beef was a little tough, but very tasty in the spicy miso sauce. The pesto sauce was tasty, but I preferred the spicy miso overall. The roasted sweet potatoes were absolutely delicious! The mac & cheese was just the right amount of decadent. Very rich in flavor and the panko breaded topping was a great touch. I cannot wait to return to Charlotte just to eat here and try some of their other dishes. read more

See all

The atmosphere is truly amazing. The people are very friendly!! Here are a few of the downsides: The food was seasoned well but was luke warm at best. Having colder food took away from the experience. Also, there were so many workers standing around and talking that there were a ton of dirty tables- so we had to clean our own table. There were a handful of customers who just decided to take their food to go out of frustration. Having a dirty environment also didn't match the high energy of the great customer service. I hope they take the feedback to make these small but important adjustments to improve the customer experience. read more

Naked Farmer - New American Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

Amazing! We were really impressed with the food and the quality. The line does get very long so you may have to wait but it's worth it. The food is healthy and tastes really good, we had one that was the local..something bowl with Mac and cheese, farrow, and chicken and then the harvest chopped salad. As we were in line looking at the food it all looked flavorful and well cooked! They also have family meals you can order which would be great when you don't want to cook. If I lived in Charlotte I'd be a regular here read more

Finally tried this new farm-to-table spot and it did not disappoint. The food was amazing! You can really taste the freshness and quality in every bite. Portion sizes were perfect and definitely worth the price. Service was also super fast and attentive without feeling rushed. The space felt cozy and welcoming with a great overall vibe. Great first experience and I'll definitely be back. read more

See all

Build your own steak, add extra main of salmon. Dip your steak in the basil pesto dressing for a beyond belief taste experience. It's super busy at lunch today. It's a Thursday at I ordered 25 minutes ahead and my food was still hot. Lines out the door since I walked through it to grab my pick up ( on your left on the shelves when you walk in the door). I asked for roasted carrot side. Mostly consistently cooked through and sweet - one carrot stick was less registered and not as sweet but that's the only thing that I can say was a down side for me. I recommend the side of carrots and side of green beans, both so yummy. Green salad base came heavily dressed which I like. but some folks might not prefer it. Highly recommend! Well come back whenever I'm in town. read more

Naked Farmer - Salad - New American Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

Great option for local sourced food which is be coming important more and more these days. Reggie was very accommodating to my sister niece and I. Offering suggestions and help. My bbq bowl was tasty. I'm not one for thighs but toons chance same was pleasantly surprised that it wasn't fatty. My sister got the protein bowl and the chicken breast was juicy and the sweet potatoes were savory. My nice opted to build a bowl. Her tofu was crisp and well seasoned. We will certainly be back! read more

Huge fan of Naked Farmer. I've visited locations in St Pete and Tampa FL and Charlotte. The farm to table menu is excellent and the food quality is the same across all locations. Highly recommend the food vs. value at this concept. read more

I was here on Tuesday afternoon during lunch. The line moved pretty quick. I asked the man who was serving behind the line for a kids bbq chicken plate and he looked at me and said "what is that? I have no idea what that is" . The prep sign with the ingredients is directly behind him. He felt like it was appropriate to be rude and that is totally unacceptable. Also he pushed my rice over with his glove (no utensil) after having just had his hand on his belt near his hip. Unsanitary. Aside from that the bbq chicken was decent and the mac and cheese was good. The grilled sweet potatoes and the broccoli were WAY TOO SALTY. I couldn't finish those. The portion size was decent and I imagine if I would have finished it I would have been full. $30 for two meals to go. I LOVE the concept but unfortunately the service experience was where they lost me. In a competitive market, service is what makes or breaks you. Probably wont go back. read more

Naked Farmer - Build Your Own Plate - New American Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

See all

Great clean menu. Excellent service. The mac and cheese was perfect. Will go again and want to try everything on the menu. read more

See all

I waited for an hour for the food delivery and they sent just the chicken, no salad. :( But the chicken was well seasoned. read more

Naked Farmer - Bbq chicken salad...but they forgot everything except the chicken :( - New American Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

Food was tasty , they do be busy so I ordered online and did a pick up , simple . Walked in was greeted with a smile and the pickup was right in the front which was nice read more

Naked Farmer - New American Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

The food was good especially the mac and cheese. It is a little pricey about $20-$35 a person. Indoor and outdoor seating. Counter service. Very clean and employees were friendly! read more

See all

Had been hearing soo many great things about Naked Farmer since they opened and had to try it for myself. What better time than coming back from vacation. They reopened up at 5p and I arrived at 4:56p and there was already a line at the door. That gives you a clear indication the food is good. The line is assembly style and you let the employee know what you want. They have a great variety of greens/grains, veggies, and proteins. Also sauces if you'd like. I wanted to try the 1/2 rice with pecan kale caesar. I wanted to try so many side options but chose the Brussels and sweet potatoes along with the salmon which was delicious. The cornbread reminded me of soul food cornbread, it was delicious. My bf got salmon with 1/2 rice, 1/2 salad with the mac & cheese and smashed potatoes and let's just say all of it was delicious. There is plenty of seating there. The spacing isn't super big was big enough. Let's just say Naked Farmer will be seeing me again this week and going forward. The food was flavorful, and you get a lot for the price. This would be great for meal prepping as well. If you haven't tried it, please go-promise you won't be disappointed. read more

See all

Food was delicious, service was quick and the employees are very friendly. I got the Naked a classic bowl with garlic aioli and cornbread. The cornbread is a must! It's so moist and the sea salt flakes on top are the perfect touch. read more

Naked Farmer - Classic Naked Plate Homemade Cornbread - New American Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

See all

Created my own dish with salmon. It was amazing. I also wanted to try the Charred Broccoli, Brussels sprouts were better.u read more

Naked Farmer - Created my own dish with salmon. - New American Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

Everything in here was so fresh and delicious! You get a good value for the money (I asked for to-go and they filled up my bowl). Service was quick and the ambiance is a nice place to go and have some good time! Definitely going back to try more! read more

Naked Farmer - Local Farmer Plate - New American Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

See all

Food is super fresh and even with a very crazy line on a Saturday, the line seemed to move pretty quickly. There isn't too much area to sit down so I would recommend takeout, or coming during the week when things are quieter. We got two of the high protein bowls which included steak, chicken breast, broccoli, sweet potatoes and brown rice. Upon the order being made I noticed that my bowl didn't have as much steak as my husbands, when we mentioned it to the cashier that it looked a little skimpy her response was jokingly "is life fair" "is wealth distributed evenly". I personally think they should have just added the extra piece of steak, it's a pretty expensive meal (for 2 bowls you're easily spending $65-70) so it's not exactly cheap. For the price I'm not sure if you're getting the full value. Also, for an opening week/weekend, first impressions really matter so I didn't love that response/reaction. I think they should weigh proteins when serving so that it's not an issue moving forward, because the approach right now seems to "eyeball" protein when serving. Otherwise, food is very freshly made and seasoned nicely, however for the price point this may not be a place you'd frequent especially if portions are inconsistent. read more

Naked Farmer - High protein bowl - New American Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

I placed an online order but the food was not ready at the time it should've been. I get it, they are new and the line was out the door. But, after having to wait, the food was underwhelming. The steak was tough and sweet! Why is the steak sweet?!! The sweet potatoes were extremely salty. They ran out of street corn around the time I ordered which was 6:30. I wasn't notified until I waited AFTER my pick up Time. The crispy smashed potatoes were not crispy at all and saturated in butter. I'm sure others were disappointed too, especially if they waited in line to order. I'm not sure for the price, if I would Try it again. read more

I actually very much enjoyed Naked farmer! The food definitely tastes fresh and I like that they have a list of all the farms where the food is sourced from. The service was great even with them being so busy they are so attentive. The vibe was nice lots of seatings and wall ports for charging. read more

Naked Farmer - Steak & Mushroom Plate, Tomato & Cucumber Salad GF-V, Homemade Cornbread, Maple Glazed Carrots V, Chicken - New American Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina