Charlotte’s comfort food is equal parts Southern tradition and modern polish—fried chicken and barbecue sit comfortably next to chef-driven twists and city-chic diners.
Price’s Chicken Coop (legacy favorite) and Bossy Beulah’s
Price’s is a legend—though it closed, its legacy lives on in Charlotte’s fried chicken culture.
Bossy Beulah’s carries the torch with a brilliantly simple fried chicken sandwich: brined, perfectly crisp, and tucked in a soft bun with pickles.
Add fries and a lemonade for the quintessential Queen City comfort combo.
Mert’s Heart and Soul
A downtown staple, Mert’s serves lowcountry and soul classics with hospitality.
The Charleston red rice, fried catfish, and shrimp and grits are standouts, and the skillet cornbread arrives hot and irresistible.
Sides like cabbage, candied yams, and mac and cheese make choosing hard—so bring friends and share.
The King’s Kitchen
Part restaurant, part mission, The King’s Kitchen pairs community impact with deeply satisfying Southern plates.
Expect fried chicken with whisper-crisp skin, braised short ribs, and seasonal vegetables prepared with care.
Buttermilk biscuits, deviled eggs, and banana pudding seal the deal. The dining room is warm, the service earnest.
Midwood Smokehouse
For barbecue comfort, Midwood delivers consistently: smoky pulled pork, brisket with a peppery bark, juicy turkey, and ribs that are meaty and moist.
The hushpuppies are addictive, the mac and cheese is golden and creamy, and the vinegar slaw brings balance.
Grab a sweet tea or a local beer and settle in.
Sunflour Baking Company
When your comfort craving is pastry-forward, Sunflour answers with flaky croissants, giant cinnamon rolls, layered cakes, and excellent breakfast sandwiches on house breads.
Tomato soup with grilled cheese shows up seasonally and hits all the nostalgic notes.
Coffee is solid, seating is cozy, and everything smells like butter.
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