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

Saw this place as we were out driving around and decided to give them a try. Was a little before 8…read morepm. Only a few people in line at the time. Staff were helpful when ordering. I ordered the Cheat's OG with added lettuce (10/10) it was cheesy, fresh, and flavorful! Was only a few bites in and I was already saying how I should've ordered two. I also tried the Honey Sriracha Cheat's wings (8.5/10) they were cooked well and tasted good, but they seemed like only honey wings ?? No spice at all, which was a little disappointing. To drink, I got a Cheerwine soda; it was pretty good. Food took about 25 mins to be made after we ordered. They have seating on the side of the building where you can watch the staff making the food which was cool. I def will be returning again, the food was too good not to! My overall rate of experience : 9/10

Not 2 cheese steaks & 2 fries costing $52!!!!…read more AND you can't even get a combo, fries and drinks are only sold separately. The fries are $5 each. only 1 size sandwich and 1 size fry. It's good but not that damn good. Will be my very last visit.

I came here with high expectations after seeing their Instagram posts and the lines wrapped around…read morethe tent on Saturdays. I arrived at 6:30 PM on a Wednesday after seeing their Instagram post saying they would close at 7 pm or when they sold out. I ordered a classic: funnel cake with powdered sugar and fresh strawberries without whipped cream and syrup. I was told it would be about a 30-minute wait which was a spot-on estimate. I was super excited about the funnel cake, and I unwrapped the box and took a picture. The funnel cake was shockingly small, and there wasn't a lot of powdered sugar and just a few strawberries. I expected a more significant portion for the $10 price. Additionally, the flavor of the batter was delicious, but the funnel cake itself was pretty greasy, though otherwise cooked well. The greasiness made it soggy and not a super tasty experience. I'd say that it was overall a 3 to a 3-1/2-star product. The extra star I'm giving is for the excellent service. They are probably a new business working out the kinks and need more feedback and guidance to step it up to a headling product. I also think their menu was a bit extensive and varied, which may make it challenging to prepare orders promptly. With some refinement, this could be a great spot. It doesn't do much in the ambiance as it is an outdoor tent adjacent to a barbershop in the Roses parking lot on the Plaza, but I don't think that's what people come here for. I would give them some space to grow and give them another shot.

DISGUSTING RUN!!!!!!! He post on instagram videos of…read more certain plates looking good but when I went there Smdh! It was something hard in the chili I had on my hotdog(which was burnt) and the fish was burnt tasting and they fried the chicken wings in fish grease! I spent 90 bucks there and it was disgusting! The juice taste like water and sugar! My son caught food poisoning because he had funnel cakes we didn't! Don't waste your money !! Everybody eats is what's hitting I promise you the best!!

Halal Gyro Man is my go to for Sunday funday food orders! (So good I once ordered it 3 times in one…read moreday) Their food is amazing! They have great combos. I like the chicken and lamb over rice. And you get to pick your sauces, all are tasty! This past Sunday I ordered the Gyro Man Platter with chicken, white sauce, and hot sauce. It was so good. But they forgot my fries :-( So I had to place another order through Yelp, and they refunded me $3, even though the 2nd order I placed cost $9 with another delivery order, tip, etc. So I was a little irritated that the restaurant couldn't just send more fries because I placed the order through Yelp. Whatever. The food is great, the prices are reasonable, and the portions are big. I love their falafel too, so tasty. I like how you can customize all their dishes as well. Like a Mediterranean gourmet Burger King, have it your way! From what I gather, Halal Gyro Man is a food truck the services downtown Charlotte during events and lunch, not sure if they have a brick and mortar restaurant. They also do catering. I am so glad you can order through Yelp or Uber Eats because I am not sure I would've ever found this place. But I am so glad I did. Halal Gyro man is a must try in Charlotte!

I'm not super impressed with this place after trying other halal spots in the city. I ordered the…read morecombo plate with chicken and lamb which I was excited to try. The portion was huge, but the taste isn't all quite there. I'm sure someone else would enjoy it, but for me it's a no.

I went here for a quick lunch on a Saturday, and honestly it wasn't anything insanely outstanding,…read morebut it was just what I was looking for. It's quick, convenient, and very inexpensive! I got the Korean corn dog (panko, half cheese and half sausage, sugared) and it was piping hot and fresh. I got the japchae as a side and the taste wasn't bad, but it was not really japchae, just glass noodles with some scallion... Overall though, it was a solid convenient spot to grab some quick street food for cheap! The server was kind and quick, and there was plenty of seating within the food court as well, so the vibes were casual and good. Not a bad place!

Clean and inviting dining area at Monarch Market. Staff were friendly and helpful…read more For a place named after the capital of South Korea, I was expecting better flavors. I went with the most Korean dish they had. I ordered the KatsuBap, which is actually Japanese as mentioned in their business page. I almost enjoyed the katsu (pork) but didnt have enough rice and sauce. I felt like it only had a spoon of scambled eggs. Too much greens in the bowl. If you're eating here, don't expect to eat authentic Korean food. They had korean corndogs and a bulgogi bowl that I might try next time.

Got a shaved ice for my son who immediately spilled it on the sidewalk and the nice gentleman came…read morefrom the truck and gave him a brand new one!!! It was so sweet and definitely made him a happy camper again!!! Very impressed!!

From the owner: Mobile concession trailer available for festivals, and private catering of Corporate Events, Grand…read moreOpenings, Employee Appreciation Days, Arts/Crafts Festivals, Church Fairs, School Functions, Fundraisers, Charity Events, Summer Camps. Local to areas of North Carolina and South Carolina. Menu items include funnel cakes, shaved ice, and mini cake donuts.

Tasty options, loads of food, good portions and the seaweed salad is tasty. Service was quick and…read morewith a smile and optimist hall is always a vibe

Had lunch with friends today at Optimism Hall and we all got entrees from different places to…read moreshare. It was pretty busy inside which is pretty normal for a Saturday. There was about a 15 min wait to get this Sushi Burrito. Overall, this was tasty but not something that I would order again.

Mozzarella Korean Corn Dog (4/5): I liked the crispy outside with the sugar dusting, but the inside…read morewas a little disappointing. Way too much cheese which prevented it from melting all the way through. Also, very little cheese pull. Still pretty good, but I've had much better. RATING SYSTEM 5 - Great (Need to get this again) 4 - Good (Would get this again) 3 - Ok (Might give this another shot) 2 - Not Good (Won't get this again) 1 - Bad (Telling people to avoid this)

It's 9:50pm and we ordered our food and got the information text message at 9:04pm. We checked in…read more2x about our food. I get it's fried food and it might take while to be ready but 46 minutes (and counting) is insane. It's Friday but there is no line here. Never coming back again. What a joke.

I've been going to this Christmas market since its first year. It used to be a lot better, but it's…read moregone down hill. It used to be at Romare Bearden Park and I think that's the when it was at its best. After that, it moved to a random parking lot and then most recently to BB&T Ballpark. The number of vendors has gone down significantly. They added a lights display last year which was kind of cool. They also started charging an entrance fee. I might go back if it goes back to being free, but I definitely don't think it's worth paying to get into.

I was very excited to visit the Christmas Village while visiting Charlotte during the holidays. I…read morethought it'd be a perfect thing to do! i was very disappointed and underwhelmed. The market was crowded in a small parking lot with very small stands for vendors. It was very crowded so it was hard to go in and check all the stands. Some were empty, they weren't too many to begin with. I even witnessed somebody breaking an ornament inside a stand, a first for me! Holiday craziness, I guess? More like lack of space. The decorations were minimal and subdued, Santa was crawling along to take his place in his house, guess he was on a break? Prices were high for the merchandise on sale. I got a cheese strudel, a parmesan pretzel and 2 hot apple ciders (small sizes) for $23? Seriously? They ran out of cherry and apple strudels and I settled for cheese, left with no choices. It was the worst I ever had, I couldn't taste the marzipan, the cheese was barely any, no raisins or anything, pretty bland. The market is free and for what they have to offer, they better not charge admission. Worst Christmas market I ever visited! And the smallest!

I recently had Gunny Smitty cater a party at my house. The planning and confirmation process…read morecouldn't have been easier. He showed up right on time and was ready to serve when the party started. My guests couldn't have been happier with the service and selection. Everyone was able to build their own hot dogs and Charley made excellent suggestions when folks were overwhelmed by topping options. The favorite toppings in the group (not surprisingly) were the Pepsi Onions and the Bacon Jam. The sauces were popular as well especially the sweet heat and the blueberry jalapeno. I can't recommend them more highly. The made catering a party of 50ish people so so easy on me, the host. Very reasonably priced as well. Go see the Gunny when he's set-up around town but also be sure to invite him to your party, wedding, reception, etc. You and your guests won't be disappointed.

Finally got up with Gunny at 200 E. 1st Street, and grabbed a Chili Dog and a Smoked Sausage with…read moremustard and kraut. Charley Smith makes his own chili, and it makes the hot dog here special. My dog had an all beef wiener, freshly chopped onions, and the home made chili - so very, very nice. The Smoked Sausage has a great flavor, and is truly massive - twice the size of the hot dog, and with kraut and spicy mustard it is excellent. Charley is a most pleasant man, and makes coming here a pleasure indeed.