Roots Café

Neighborhood: South End |  Cuisine: Southern |  Price Range: $
Overall Rating: 3

A quick stop for a healthy breakfast, lunch, or brunch

Dressler’s Restaurant

Neighborhood: Cherry-Elizabeth-Midtown |  Cuisine: Steakhouse |  Price Range: $$$
Overall Rating: 3

Jon Dressler’s namesake restaurant has been an old Charlotte favorite for years

Amélie’s French Bakery & Café

Neighborhood: NoDa-Villa Heights |  Cuisine: Bakery |  Price Range: $
Overall Rating: 3

A Parisian-inspired bakery open 24/7

SouthBound

Neighborhood: South End |  Cuisine: Mexican |  Price Range: $
Overall Rating: 3

Good-enough food and margaritas that can make for a fun night

Yafo Kitchen

Neighborhood: Plaza Midwood-Belmont |  Cuisine: International |  Price Range: $
Overall Rating: 3.5

A fast-casual Mediterranean spot that will soon be everywhere

Hello, Sailor

Neighborhood: Lake area |  Cuisine: New American |  Price Range: $$
Overall Rating: 4

A laid-back lakefront spot by Joe and Katy Kindred