Quick Summary:

  • What is important for a vacation breakfast in Charlotte?
    • When you are on vacation and facing a busy day of sightseeing or active outdoor activities, you need a good breakfast to set you up for the day.
  • What types of breakfast options are available in Charlotte?
    • Charlotte offers a wide choice of restaurants and cafes serving up great American breakfast favorites, often with a distinct Southern flavor.
  • What other breakfast options can visitors find in Charlotte?
    • You will also find several French bakeries and creperies (a legacy of the French Huguenot immigrants of the 1600s), where you can enjoy a fabulous continental-style breakfast featuring delightful flaky croissants, crepes, and quiches.
  • What new trends have emerged in Charlotte's breakfast scene?
    • In recent years relaxed weekend brunches have become very popular and several regular city restaurants have come to the party with innovative Saturday and Sunday brunch menus, often including a signature cocktail to welcome the weekend.


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1. Famous Toastery ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Famous Toastery | Breakfast and Weekend Brunch Spots in Charlotte, NC
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2. Cafe Monte ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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Cafe Monte | Breakfast and Weekend Brunch Spots in Charlotte, NC
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3. Cafe South

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Cafe South | Breakfast and Weekend Brunch Spots in Charlotte, NC
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4. Eddie’s Place Restaurant

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Eddie’s Place Restaurant | Breakfast and Weekend Brunch Spots in Charlotte, NC
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5. 300 East

300 East | Breakfast and Weekend Brunch Spots in Charlotte, NC
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6. Flying Biscuit Cafe

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Flying Biscuit Cafe | Breakfast and Weekend Brunch Spots in Charlotte, NC
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7. Le Peep Restaurant

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Le Peep Restaurant | Breakfast and Weekend Brunch Spots in Charlotte, NC
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8. Midnight Diner

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Midnight Diner | Breakfast and Weekend Brunch Spots in Charlotte, NC
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9. Pressley Park Restaurant

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Pressley Park Restaurant | Breakfast and Weekend Brunch Spots in Charlotte, NC
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10. RedEye Diner

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RedEye Diner | Breakfast and Weekend Brunch Spots in Charlotte, NC
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11. The Asbury

The Asbury | Breakfast and Weekend Brunch Spots in Charlotte, NC
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