Longtime Uptown Charlotte North Carolina Lunch Spot Closing Permanently
It seems that more and more, long-time staples of the Charlotte, North Carolina food scene are going away. Already in the last couple of years we’ve seen the closing Price’s Chicken Coop and Mr. K’s just to name a couple. And now comes the news that Green’s Lunch, open for nearly 100 years, is closing. Green’s will have its last day of operation on Wednesday, June 28th.
Green’s is located a block from the federal courthouse in Uptown Charlotte. It has been open since 1926 and is famous for its hot dogs, BLT’s on wheat, and “special chili.” You would see lawyers and construction crews dining side by side on Styrofoam plates. This place is the OG lunch of OG lunches. Back in February, there were reports of the building being up for sale and Green’s closing. The response from the owners at that time was adamant.
“We are OPEN and have been OPEN for 97 Years. We have lived and made it from the recession, depression, WWII, and recently, COVID. WE ARE NOT GOING ANYWHERE. We are proud of our loyal customers for keeping us in business all these years. However, if these rumors do not STOP we will close our doors for good because these rumors have affected our business.”
Sad, that after surviving and thriving through all society had thrown in it’s path since 1926, a rumor is what ultimately caused Green’s Lunch” to close its doors. Again, Green’s Lunch will have its last day of business this Wednesday, June 28th.
13 Hidden Gem Restaurants In The Charlotte North Carolina Area
There is no shortage of fantastic restaurants in Charlotte. And it seems more are opening by the day. Many of these high-profile spots are delicious and we’ve told you about plenty of them. But now it’s time to delve into some different restaurants. Not necessarily the newest or the trendiest, but definitely some of the best. Many of these places you’ve probably driven past hundreds of times and maybe never given a second thought. Or perhaps you’ve thought “We should try that sometime” and just never have. These are what we like to call hidden gem restaurants and there are numerous in Charlotte and the surrounding area. Some are Charlotte institutions, some are on the newer side.
To create this list, I added some of my personal favorites as well as consulted with friends and family on some places they thought fit this description. These hidden gem restaurants in Charlotte offer a wide variety of cuisine from Italian, the Mexican, to Greek, Asian, and just good ole homestyle cooking. A few things are for certain after looking at all these restaurants, I’m now hungry, and it will be a while before I say “I don’t know where I want to eat”. And if you know me, that’s my daily struggle if I don’t pack a lunch. So enjoy browsing through these hidden gems and let us know if you think they are indeed underrated. Have a favorite you think we should have included on this list? Let us know and who knows maybe we will do round two!
Charlie Nance is the Afternoon Drive co-host (along with his wife) of "The Charlie and Debbie Show" at WSOC, Country 1037 in Charlotte, North Carolina. The couple have been with the radio station since 2006. Charlie has won the prestigious CMA (Country Music Association) Award for Radio Personality of the Year and has been a finalist for the Country Radio Hall of Fame four times. Prior to his time in Charlotte, Charlie (along with Debbie) spent more than a decade hosting successful morning radio shows in Greenville, SC; Augusta, Ga; and Birmingham, Al. As a content creator for Country 1037, Charlie writes about dream lottery windfalls, sports, restaurants and bars, and travel experiences in North and South Carolina.
