I am glad this place was near my gate (D9) so I could grab breakfast, a coffee and work near an…read moreoutlet, while charging my devices. Standout server, Ashley, was fabulous and accommodated my request for iced coffee, even though it wasn't on the menu. Seeing her hustle and serve several tables, it was clear she goes out of her way to make customers happy. Loved her! Tables were clean and spacious and my breakfast sandwiches with egg, bacon and gouda was really tasty. It was a lot of food for one person, with the potatoes side too. A solid meal before flying home. I didn't try any of their brews because it was early and I was working...but next time!

Discovered a great German style Biergarten when visiting Charlotte, The Olde Mecklenburg Brewery…read morewhere the staff are welcoming, attentive and knowledgeable on the beer and food selections. The German biers are some of the best I've tried. Both the Cooper altbier and Hornets Nest were excellent while their porter was a little too heavy for me. There's a full bar for the non beer drinkers . OMB features a huge selection of food items including German classics like pork schnitzel, wursts and the Bavarian or classic Jumbo pretzels. I'd recommend the sampler plate with the Jalapeño Cheddar Bratwurst as one choice ( you get three) and Jumbo Pretzel with Cooper Bier cheese & Düsseldorf mustard. The sides, such as their German potato salad, red cabbage and sauerkraut are very good. In addition theres a good selection of sandwiches, burgers, salads to choose from. The outside venue is amazing with ample outside seating featuring a fire pit, corn hole ( collect bags at the bar), children's playground and a water station for pets. Overall a great place to grab a beer and enjoy some authentic German style food at reasonable pricing. In addition OMB features private rooms for special events. One note parking could be problematic when it gets busy on weekends or special occasions but if you're willing to walk you'll find parking somewhere .

What a cool place! The service was super friendly and the vibe was very cool…read more We ordered a flight, a FLVR! NA mango dragon fruit sour, hummus, and fries. My love was excited to get his fix of Good Morning Vietnam, a coffee-vanilla blonde ale, that was annoyingly delicious. He tried several others and was pleased with the offerings. I was so in love with the FLAVR sour that I just had some shipped to my house. The food offerings were delicious and came out fast. The fries were piping hot and perfectly salted. I couldn't stop going for them. The hummus was delicious and served with crunchy soft pita chips and cucumber slices. It was a perfect snack. We may have to go back one more time before we head back to Texas. And we did! We came back at noon for coffee and snacks during a lunch break. The coffee was perfect and the food was delicious! Glad we made it back within 24 hours.

I came here for trivia on Tuesday at 7pm with a group of friends. We sat at a high top and enjoyed…read morea variety of drinks - beers, cocktails etc as well as some delicious food (tacos, burgers, chicken tenders). I enjoyed the tacos and I tried some of the tenders - piping hot, plenty of dipping sauces, and a generous side of fries. Trivia was great - a bit on the longer end (2+ hours) but the host did a good job keeping everyone engaged and entertained. It was quite crowded, I think over 20 teams, so there must be a good base of regulars here. Service was super friendly, food was delivered quickly, and it was unanimous that we would return both for trivia and for the atmosphere/environment. There is some street parking right out front a lot of metered spaces and lots nearby. @azfitfoodfun

The food here is actually super good for a bar spot! I have tried the pizza, burger and blt and all…read moregreat, the fries are my favorite. When you sit down there is a QR code to order your food and they text you when it's ready. They have napkins, salt pepper, sauces and everything available to you when you go to pick up your food. I love how it's dog friendly. The beers come in 2 sizes and they have liquor drinks upstairs. They do not have everything though so be sure if you're looking for a certain drink you are aware. Love the live music as well.

Monday half price burgers! And the come with fries!!…read more I love Sycamore Brewing. We come here for after work functions a few times a year and there is always plenty of space and even when packed the noise is not too bad. The burgers are fantastic and half price Mondays?? Yes, please! Fries are really good too. Top it off with a fantastic friendly staff. This place is my Monday go to for lunch as well as an after work pint with friends.

Fantastic spot. I had some visitors in from Japan and they really wanted to go to the SouthPark…read moreMall to get some shopping done. We popped in here for a mid-shopping break. They have a pretty good variety of beers. I wish they had more dark beer options. We didn't get any food. But the setting is great. Wide open community type seating. Great breeze when the doors are all open. Nice little playground nearby for the kids. The service was fast and friendly. We got a few samples and our server even recommended some things to taste. Recommended!

Someone finally capitalized on the brilliant idea of opening a brewery in SouthPark Mall, and the…read moreresults are so impressive you'll wonder why this wasn't a thing 5 years ago. Set in a fun, airy space next to the mall's outdoor plaza, Suffolk Punch serves up delicious beers, terrific cocktails and tasty grub that makes it a great destination for just about any occasion. In between mall errands, grab a table or a barstool and dive into a Hot Chicken Sammy or Pepperoni Flatbread, paired with a flavorful Joyride IPA, Daydream Lager or another brew from their extensive selection. The menu also has shareable apps, salads and burgers, along with a wide variety of wines and cocktails. Service has been excellent on all our visits, and there's ample seating inside and out. The huge covered patio can get a little steamy in the summer, but is a joy in cooler weather. And the younger kids can burn off their energy on the adjacent playground while you and your spouse tip back a few drinks. Suffolk Punch is the best addition to SouthPark in years, and will give even the most reluctant shopper a new reason to hit the mall.

Aesthetic: Relaxed brewery in the heart of Plaza Midwood…read more What to try: Beer Service: Excellent Parking: Some plaza, some street Rating: 5/5, very nice brewery with an extensive menu of beers, ciders, cocktails, and mocktails. I loved the Bees knees mocktail and my husband loved the Drowning in misery by our own design beer. I will definitely be back again to try more of the menu!

I came here last night with a few friends. We arrived at 9pm and sat on the upstairs balcony, so we…read moreenjoyed some great views while sipping on refreshing drinks and catching up with each other. I tried their homemade sparkling wine but honestly was not the biggest fan - the flavor was too cider-y for me. So for my second round, I stuck with my go-to prosecco. I tried some of the other IPAs and lagers; as far as beer goes, they were pretty good. A bit on the expensive side - $8 for the pint, $14 for the wine. But great atmosphere and such a fun part of town (plaza midwood). They do have some cocktails as well, so maybe I would try one of those next time. I would definitely come back for the atmosphere - and on Tuesdays they have trivia. Nice bottle shop on the first floor, but didn't get a chance to peruse on this visit. Parking is annoying, but that pretty much goes without saying for any downtown hotspot. @azfitfoodfun

Visited this past Saturday and was absolutely floored. First, the hospitality was amazing. E had…read morethe attention of the bartender, or server and the taproom manager. They could not have been more attentive and accommodating. The beer is S-tier good. Both the selections brewed on site and the ones imported from Hanover. They had 3 different Bocks on. I love German styles, but malty is my wheelhouse and they had it more than covered. The Eisbock and Weizenbock were particularly amazing, but I drank around the board and didn't find a stinker. The food, which was largely trad Deustch dishes, was equally fantastic. They have few American dishes for less daring palates. On the same weekend, i hit nearly every other brewery in Loso and Gastonia. Gilde wins by a large margin in terms of beer and food quality. The next best classic Euro themed brewery in NC is Lesser Known in Greensboro. If you like German and Czech styles, these 2 have you covered. I plan to return to Gilde at the end of this month for their 500 year anniversary party. To the German leadership team, thanks for taking a chance on NC. The team over here is doing an amazing job.

Updated Review (2026):…read more We've been coming to Gilde since they opened their doors in 2022. When we first began coming, they served delicious authentic German food. Unfortunately, they've changed their menu a dozen times and have removed our favorites from the menu (the original braised pork (they changed it over time, but the original was amazing) and the goulash) :( They have slowly evolved their menu into bar food to cater to the party-going crowd as their street has become more trafficked -- which now means a greater likelihood of having to succumb to the paid parking garage. We're big fans of their beers and did a brewery tour & tasting when Gilde was at its peak. Their beers are the reason I at least give them 2 stars: the pale wheat and red rooster are especially delicious. We even spent our NYE 2025 there and did the stein-holding competition. We've tried new things on the menu, desperate to give them more tries... but we keep ending up disappointed. For example, the steak sandwich is not a steak sandwich, but rather a kebab. We've driven the 40 min drive to go there and show up and then they are closed for a private event (with no notice on their social media). We have also brought friends there and have waited an hour for a server. Last Mother's Day, we showed up for dinner at 7:45 p.m (sure, that's a tad late.. but we left our home at 7) and were told the kitchen was already closed. This Mother's Day, we waited 45 minutes, with no updates or warnings, to be seen by a server. When we tried to place our order, we were told that we couldn't yet place our food order and that we had to order drinks separately because their kitchen was slammed. I'm no expert, but why not still accept customer's orders and speed up the kitchen by bulk-cooking? Can't multiple brats be made at once? Or larger portions of sauerkraut or bacon? Also, only a third of the tables were taken.. so that sounds like some poor kitchen capacity. When we were finally served our food (still took awhile even after putting in the food order), they had served my husbands meal 10 min before mine and then I was served mine.. and it turns out they still had forgotten about our daughter's French toast and had to START it. The disorganization or perhaps just lack of effort/care has gotten ridiculous. So disappointed at the way our favorite restaurant went downhill!

Next up in my brewery visiting to find a new trivia spot was Birdsong. Nice location and great…read moreservice. The trivia goes hard here so that could be good or bad depending on how competitive you are at trivia and on how seriously you take it. Beers were good but no food or food trucks the night we were here. I enjoyed the feel of this brewery more than most of the other ones I have been to lately.

Definitely has the vibe of a local neighborhood, brewery, to a fault…read more I planned to stay here, and get some work done, and drink a handful of brews. I ended up just staying for one. The place wasn't very crowded, but the folks running the taps seemed too much more interested in talking to people then refilling my beer, which stayed empty for 20 minutes. Beer was solid, but not mind blowing.

Tuesday is Mug Day--bring your own mug (any size, so bring a big one to get more bang for your…read morebuck!) and they'll fill it with any beer on tap for $6! There's free street parking or a pay lot in front of the brewery. If you park in the pay lot, (before you pay on the app) go inside and see the bartender and they either provide a promo code or a parking pass you put on your dashboard to validate your parking.

Visited Sugar Creek Brewing during the LoSo Block Party on a Saturday, and this one had a personal…read moretwist for us. A few years ago, my husband and I watched a beer documentary that followed beer professionals pursuing their Master Cicerone Certification (basically a PhD in beer), and Sugar Creek's owner was one of the people featured. So it felt pretty cool to finally visit the brewery in person and try the beer after seeing his story on screen. When we arrived, it was sprinkling outside, so we decided to duck in and grab a beer while waiting for the rain to pass. Because of the block party setup, beers were served in plastic cups, totally understandable since people were free to roam outside with drinks. My husband went for the Big O IPA, which Sugar Creek is known for, and I ordered the Big O Hazy IPA. Both beers were excellent, bright, flavorful, and super drinkable. I can definitely see why this beer has put the brewery on the map. The vibe of the place was great, inviting from the outside in, with cool decor that felt personal and unique to Sugar Creek. There was a bit of a line to order at the bar, but nothing too bad. Staff were friendly, and the space had a nice energy without feeling chaotic. We didn't eat while we were there (already had a meal beforehand), but we saw other tables getting charcuterie boards and gyros, and they looked so good, definitely something we'll try on our next visit. Overall, we had a great first experience. The beer was fantastic, the space was fun and comfortable, and there's something extra meaningful about enjoying a drink from a place whose story you've followed. Can't wait to come back and try the food next time!

Great local brewery with lots of offer!…read more We picked up food from the Cook Out across the street, parked for free in the nearby deck, and came over with our infant daughter. It was pretty empty when we arrived but started picking up once the Panthers game started. Musicians arrived and were setting up for live music as well. There's a good variety of drink options, Lost Worlds brews to wines to N/A, along with a few shelf-stable snacks. And it's BYOF, so you can pick up from any of the restaurants in the area or even the Trader Joe's. I love the global décor, and when we went in early January, it was still decked out for the holidays. I came across an event schedule in the bathroom, and looks like there's something going on most evenings - from trivia to run clubs to dog nights. Plenty of seating both indoors and outdoors makes it perfect for a group and casual hang outs!

Great service and vibes. Smaller inside venue with two rooms, nice outdoor space (but not a lot of…read morecoverage). Drink variety- good amount, beer and some alcoholic drinks. One sour offering. Bites- a few small bite offerings (pretzels), plus a food truck. Entertainment- Bands by schedule, great music. Kid friendly, we had teens, but lots with you see as well. Limited game vibe (outside games), if you like breweries with this. Location, and cap in a normal center.

The chicken Caesar salad has a chokehold on me. Every time I'm in Charlotte I pass through here…read morejust to have it. Chargrilled chicken with great flavor, grilled romaine, very flavorful dressing and breadcrumbs. Add a side of roasted sweet potato wedges and I'm a happy girl.

Fun place to start a girls night out! Came here with a couple friends on Saturday at 830 pm for a…read morecouple drinks and some food and it did not disappoint. I started with the seasonal Rum Rum Rudolph and my friends tried the Ginger All the Way and a classic eespresso martini because they ran out of the seasonal/festive one! We also ordered the steak salad and the chicken pesto/vodka pizza. Love that the pizza comes in a personal size! It was still more than enough for just me. Served on thick doughy bread and loaded with toppings, it defintiely hit the spot. The salad was a hearty portion too, full of all the fixins and a delicious dressing too. We stayed for almost 2 hours and enjoyed the festive decor, spirit, and chatting with some other patrons. The service was friendly and prompt, they checked in regularly to clear our empty glasses and plates. All in all, definitely a good time worth returning. And even better it's located right next to the parking garage which has several EV charging stations! @azfitfoodfun