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🫛 It’s easy eating green

Guide to vegan and vegetarian restaurants in Charlotte
A plate of crispy onion rings and a stacked burger topped with a pickle.
Oh My Soul’s extensive menu features brunch, lunch, and dinner items with a South African flair for all hungry diners. | Photo via Oh My Soul
Eating meat-free hasn’t always been easy, but in the Queen City, it’s a piece of (vegan) cake.

Our local food scene is as vibrant as ever, so it’s no surprise there’s a slew of local chefs serving up fresh, vegetarian bites across town. From vegetarian barbecue to scrumptious vegan tacos, here are 30 restaurants serving up meat-free fare in Charlotte.

A full plate featuring potatoes, tomatoes, toast, scrambled eggs, and beans.

Oh My Soul was NoDa’s first all-vegan restaurant with dishes inspired by South African cuisine

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Photo via Oh My Soul

🍊 The brunch bunch

Oh My Soul, 3046 N. Davidson Dr., Charlotte | NoDa’s first vegan restaurant serves brunch all day on Sundays + an extensive menu for the rest of the week.

Dee’s Vegan To Go, 1540 West Blvd., Ste. 100., Charlotte | Savor breakfast staples all day with locally sourced, fresh ingredients.

Love in Action Cafe, 4419 Tuckaseegee Rd., Charlotte | Enjoy soul food and breakfast classics like French toast.

🍔 For the vegan carnivore

Romeo’s Vegan Burgers, 5518 South Blvd., Charlotte | This popular burger joint started as a food truck and serves burgers, fries, and shakes.
Try this: The BBQ Bacon Burger — the soy-based bacon is so crispy and the house-made sauce makes all the difference.

Ma Ma Wok, 11914 Elm Ln., Ste. 100, Charlotte | Enjoy pot stickers, lo mein, and other Chinese classics made with vegan meat.

Vegan eats CLT | 1431 Elizabeth Ave., Charlotte | A former food truck turned restaurant serves up wings, truffle mac, and more.

A basket filled with nachos piled with an assortment of ingredients.

The loaded nachos at Soul Miner’s Garden are award-winning and made with ocally sourced tortillas, black beans, homemade queso, lettuce, and more.

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Photo via Soul Miner’s Garden

🍕 Casual eating

Bean Vegan Cuisine, 3001 E. Independence Blvd., Charlotte | A long-standing staple in the community. Grab breakfast, lunch, or dinner staples like Southern Fingers and Waffles or a Jalapeno Cheddar Burger.

Mike’s Vegan Grill, 440 E. McCullough Dr., Ste. 123, Charlotte | Enjoy burgers, patty melts, and hot dogs at this spot bursting with flavor.

Soul Miner’s Garden, 1802 N. Graham St., Ste. 101, Charlotte | What started as an all-vegan food truck is now a thriving food stall at Camp North End featuring loaded nachos, cheesesteaks, and more.
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Events
Tuesday, July 30
  • South Iredell Healthcare Forum | Tuesday, July 30 | 8:30-10 a.m. | Terra Bella Lake Norman, 140 Carriage Club Dr., Mooresville | Free | Network over coffee + discuss educational programs expanding the healthcare community.
  • The Doobie Brothers 2024 | Tuesday, July 30 | 7 p.m. | PNC Music Pavilion, 707 Pavilion Blvd., Charlotte | $35+ | “Listen to the Music” as one of the biggest bands of the 70s jams in Charlotte.
  • Charlotte Knights vs. Norfolk Tides | Tuesday, July 30 | 7:04 p.m. | Truist Field, 324 S. Mint St., Charlotte | $19+ | Enjoy America’s favorite pass-time + get a free t-shirt as part of the Grateful Knights promotion.
Wednesday, July 31
Thursday, Aug. 1
  • Youth Services Book Sale | Thursday, Aug. 1 | 9 a.m.-3 p.m. | Mooresville Public Library, 220 W. Harrison St., Mooresville | Cost of purchase | Expand your child’s book collection with new literary works supporting the library.
  • American Red Cross Blood Drive | Thursday, Aug. 1 | 10 a.m.-2:30 p.m. | N. Graham Street Lot, 1801 N. Graham St., Charlotte | Free | Donate a pint of blood with the chance to save three lives.
  • Crossroads Cinema: Mission Impossible II | Thursday, Aug. 1 | 8:30-10:30 p.m. | Ford Green, 400 Camp Rd., Charlotte | Cost of purchase | “Your mission, should you choose to accept it” is to grab a chair and enjoy this 2000 blockbuster under the stars.
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News Notes
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  • Plans to widen NC 150 around Lake Norman are moving fast. The $269.5 million project could have a contractor by October, kicking off construction sooner than anticipated. (WCNC)
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  • Class is in session for students in Chesterfield County, SC. The 2024-2025 school year begins today. The district is operating on a modified year-round calendar. Fort Mill students return to school on Aug. 8. Charlotte-Mecklenburg students return Aug. 26. (WBTV)
Olympics
  • Butler HS alum Cierra Burdick will make her 3x3 basketball team debut today at 11:30 a.m. against Germany. Team USA competes in the Men’s Triathlon, Beach Volleyball, Women’s Rowing, and Cycling BMX Freestyle. You can follow along with Team USA via WCNC’s ongoing Olympics coverage.
State
  • The North Carolina Lottery Commission approved betting for the Paris Olympics. Analysts warn not every sports book will carry the Games. Since its launch, sports betting has grossed an extra $42 million for the state. (WCNC)
Development
Travel
  • Speaking of the airport. American Airlines is bringing one of its biggest aircraft to Charlotte. The Boeing 777-300ER will transport up to 304 passengers on one of three daily flights from CLT to London’s Heathrow Airport starting Nov. 5. (The Charlotte Observer)
Number
  • $750,000 — The cost to upgrade The Cowfish Sushi Burger Bar in SouthPark. The 6,000-sqft restaurant will close for a few weeks in September and reopen in October. Renovations include a new color palette, lighting, and additional indoor + outdoor seating. (Charlotte Business Journal)
Shop
  • Concord Mills Mall added several new stores to its halls. MINISO, Lacoste Outlet, and Pandora are now open. Four stores opening soon include DTLR and Ice Box Jewelers.
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  • There’s a few switch-ups on the Panthers’ roster. How will it change the field? Go beyond the clipboard for the biggest stories on the Carolina Panthers with Locked On’s daily, team-focused podcasts.
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    Get that “ace” playing beach volleyball in Charlotte
    A group of people in various colored shirts playing sand volleyball.
    Stonewall Sports registers 60-140 players for sand volleyball each season. | Photo by CLTtoday
    You got served. Team USA has hopes to win gold in the sand at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games. Before athletes take the world stage, they start serving at home.

    Whether you’re new to the sport or want to play in a league, the ball’s in your court. Here are a few leagues offering play around Charlotte:

    Adult Leagues
    Mecklenburg County Park and Recreation | Sign up as a free agent or find a nearby team.
    Sportslink | Summer registration is open with year-round leagues for every skill level.
    Stonewall Sports Charlotte | This LGBTQ+ and Ally sports league offers competition and community building.

    Youth Leagues
    Charlotte Beach Volleyball Club | Teens can learn the game and prepare for collegiate level play.
    Carolina Beach Volleyball Academy | Year-round training is available for new and advanced athletes.
    Carolina Chaos Volleyball Club | Indoor and outdoor training provided for boys and girls 18 and under.

    Don’t forget — follow Team USA’s quest for gold via WCNC’s ongoing Olympics coverage.
    Asked

    What year did beach volleyball become an Olympic sport?
    A. 1984
    B. 1988
    C. 1992
    D. 1996
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    Yesterday, we asked “which US female gymnast won the Olympic All Around at the 2008 Beijing Olympics?”
    Gymnastics are a crowd favorite when it comes to watching the Olympics, so we put your knowledge to the test.

    Remembering the Games in Beijing, 15% of you guessed correctly — Nastia Liukin won the Olympic gymnastics individual all-round gold medal. She scored 63.325 points. Her teammate, Shawn Johnson, took the silver.

    As for Gabby Douglas, 46% of you selected the Olympian but she didn’t compete until the London Games in 2012 where she won the all-around gold.
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    Beach Volleyball is one of my favorite sports to watch and always inspires me to get back on the sand. I’ve played on and off since college and had a great time playing with Stonewall Sports. (That’s me in the pink.)

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