BMIE Market 28105
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina · ZCTA boundaries as of 2020
Profile
| Population (current estimate) | 46,817 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimate ±1,644 · American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates · ACS 5-Year 2024 (2020-2024) ZCTA · B01003_001E · on 2020 boundaries · retrieved 2026-09-05 |
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| Households | 17,285 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimate ±589 · American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates · ACS 5-Year 2024 (2020-2024) ZCTA · B11001_001E · on 2020 boundaries · retrieved 2026-09-05 |
| Population, 2010 Census count | 39,586 2010 Census count · Decennial Census · Census Gazetteer ZCTA 2010 · POP10 · on 2010 boundaries · retrieved 2026-09-04 |
| Housing units | 16,107 2010 Census count · Decennial Census · Census Gazetteer ZCTA 2010 · HU10 · on 2010 boundaries · retrieved 2026-09-04 |
| Median household income | $108,190 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimate ±6,291 · American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates · ACS 5-Year 2024 (2020-2024) ZCTA · B19013_001E · on 2020 boundaries · retrieved 2026-09-05 |
| Median age | 39.2 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimate ±1 · American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates · ACS 5-Year 2024 (2020-2024) ZCTA · B01002_001E · on 2020 boundaries · retrieved 2026-09-05 |
| Median gross rent | $1,765 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimate ±48 · American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates · ACS 5-Year 2024 (2020-2024) ZCTA · B25064_001E · on 2020 boundaries · retrieved 2026-09-05 |
| Median home value | $430,800 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimate ±11,812 · American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates · ACS 5-Year 2024 (2020-2024) ZCTA · B25077_001E · on 2020 boundaries · retrieved 2026-09-05 |
| Land area | 23.2 sq mi Census Gazetteer 2020 |
| Restaurants | 114 2023 · U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns 2023 detail (NAICS2022) · by USPS ZIP 28105 |
| Restaurants per 10,000 residents | 25.3 DERIVED: 2010 restaurants (ZIP) ÷ 2010 Census population (ZCTA) · different years, stated as such |
| Restaurant growth, 5-year | -0.9% DERIVED: 2018 → 2023, ZIP Code Business Patterns restaurants |
| Restaurant growth, 10-year | +6.5% DERIVED: 2013 → 2023, ZIP Code Business Patterns restaurants |
| Restaurant growth, 20-year | +48.1% DERIVED: 2003 → 2023, ZIP Code Business Patterns restaurants |
| Restaurant growth, Longest on file | +178.1% DERIVED: 1994 → 2023, ZIP Code Business Patterns restaurants |
| Projected restaurants, 2028 | 122 (range 111–133) FORECAST · linear trend v1 fitted to 2013–2023 (11 points, +1.1 per year, r² 0.33) · 80% range · confidence Low · momentum, not a guarantee |
| Projected population, 5 years ahead | Needs more ACS years on file |
| BMIE Market Score | 68 / 100 MODELED · bmie_market_score v1 · confidence High · why? |
| Consumer Market Score | 92 / 100 MODELED · consumer_market_score v1 · confidence High · why? |
| Restaurant Opportunity Score | 61 / 100 MODELED · restaurant_opportunity_score v1 · confidence High · why? |
| Market Momentum Score | 41 / 100 MODELED · market_momentum_score v1 · confidence High · why? |
Map
Boundary: U.S. Census Bureau cartographic file, 1:500k, 2020 vintage. Basemap © OpenStreetMap contributors.Trends
Historical lines are published counts. Dashed lines are derived: a least-squares trend through the last decade, extended as a FORECAST with its 80% range. Momentum, not a guarantee.
Restaurants by year, with trend and projection
ZIP Code Business Patterns, USPS ZIP 28105. Projection: linear trend v1, fitted 2013–2023, +1.1 restaurants per year, r² 0.33, confidence Low.Growth index (first year on file = 100)
Each category relative to its own first published count. Full/limited split is unavailable under SIC (before 1998).Mix of the food-service market
Share of all food-service establishments. "Other" = snack bars, caterers, contractors, mobile.Population and restaurants per 10,000 residents
Population points: 2010 Census count and ACS 5-year estimates on file (more vintages load over time). Density uses the population point within two years of each restaurant count. Population projection appears once three or more ACS years are loaded.Restaurant growth vs. North Carolina and U.S. averages
Averages are the mean growth across all ZCTAs with the figure (state n = 688, U.S. n = 24,852). DERIVED from ZIP Code Business Patterns.Why these scores?
Each score is a weighted average of national percentile ranks (0 = lowest of all ZCTAs with that figure, 100 = highest). Weights are set in the model registry, not in code, and every score carries its model version.
BMIE Market Score: 68 (High confidence)
| Component | Value | Rank | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Consumer Market Score | 91.9 | 92 | 40% | +36.8 |
| Restaurant Opportunity Score | 61.2 | 61 | 35% | +21.4 |
| Market Momentum Score | 40.6 | 41 | 25% | +10.2 |
Consumer Market Score: 92 (High confidence)
| Component | Value | Rank | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population (ACS) | 46,817 | 96 | 40% | +38.5 |
| Median household income (ACS) | 108,190 | 86 | 40% | +34.3 |
| Households (ACS) | 17,285 | 96 | 20% | +19.2 |
Restaurant Opportunity Score: 61 (High confidence)
| Component | Value | Rank | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10-year restaurant growth | 6.5 | 51 | 35% | +17.9 |
| Restaurants per 10,000 residents (lower = more room) | 24.4 | 28 | 25% | +6.9 |
| Population (ACS) | 46,817 | 96 | 20% | +19.2 |
| Median household income (ACS) | 108,190 | 86 | 20% | +17.2 |
Market Momentum Score: 41 (High confidence)
| Component | Value | Rank | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5-year restaurant growth | -0.9 | 26 | 50% | +12.9 |
| 10-year restaurant growth | 6.5 | 51 | 30% | +15.3 |
| 20-year restaurant growth | 48.1 | 62 | 20% | +12.4 |
A high score is a statistical position among all U.S. ZCTAs, not a prediction that a restaurant will succeed.
Restaurants on file (246)
By cuisine
American 35 · Asian 21 · Coffee 21 · Sandwiches 19 · Dessert 18 · Bakery 17 · Mexican 14 · Pizza 14 · Ice cream / frozen desserts 13 · Japanese 12 · Latin American (other) 11 · Italian 9 · Southwestern / Tex-Mex 9 · Burgers 8 · Chinese 8 · Breakfast 7 · Seafood 7 · Sushi 7 · Healthy / salads / bowls 6 · Juice / smoothies 5 · Mediterranean 5 · Steakhouse 5 · Cajun, Creole, Southern 4 · Chicken / wings 3 · Greek 3 · Spanish / tapas 3 · Tea / bubble tea 3 · BBQ 2 · British / Irish pub food 2 · Caribbean 2 · European 2 · Korean 2 · Middle Eastern 2 · Vegetarian 2 · African 1 · Brazilian 1 · French 1 · Hawaiian / Pacific 1 · Indian 1 · Noodles / ramen / pho 1 · Peruvian 1 · Thai 1 · Vietnamese 1
By type
Restaurant (service type not stated) 138 · Bar 34 · Quick service 33 · Casual dining 23 · Bakery 22 · Dessert 22 · Café 16 · Coffee shop 12 · Juice, smoothie, tea 8 · Specialty food shop 7 · Food truck 4 · Buffet 3 · Other 3 · Fast casual 2 · Brewery / taproom 1 · Catering 1 · Delivery-focused 1 · Winery / distillery / taproom 1
| Name | Type | Cuisine | Address | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 Grogs | Bar · Casual dining | 131 Matthews Station St Ste 1C | open | |
| Air & Energy Systems | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 941 Matthews Mint Hill Rd Ste K | open | |
| Andy's Frozen Custard Andy's Frozen Custard | Dessert · Quick service | Ice cream / frozen desserts · Dessert | 2210 Matthews Township Pkwy | open |
| Antioch Pizza Shop - Matthews, NC Antioch Pizza Shop | Restaurant (service type not stated) · Casual dining | Pizza · American | 3521 Matthews-Mint Hill Rd | open |
| Applebee's Applebee's Grill & Bar | Casual dining · Restaurant (service type not stated) · Bar | American | 9616 East Independence Blvd. | open |
| Artful Gourmet | Restaurant (service type not stated) | American | 131 E John St | open |
| Artisen Gelato | Dessert | Ice cream / frozen desserts · Dessert | 301 W John St | open |
| Asian Buffet & Grill | Buffet · Restaurant (service type not stated) | Asian | 11032 E Independence Blvd #4997 | open |
| Azteca Mexican Restaurants Azteca Mexican Restaurants | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Mexican · Southwestern / Tex-Mex · Latin American (other) | 9709 E Independence Blvd | open |
| B & A Restaurant Associates Llc | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 1628 Matthews Mint Hill Rd | open | |
| Baked Well | Bakery | Bakery | 10915 Monroe Rd Ste D | open |
| Baltimore Crab Cake Co. | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Seafood | 10734 Monroe Rd | open |
| Bao Restaurant Inc | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 115 W John St | open | |
| Baskin-Robbins Baskin-Robbins | Coffee shop · Quick service · Dessert · Bakery | Ice cream / frozen desserts · Coffee · Dessert | 3114 Fincher Farm Rd Suite 100 | open |
| Beantown Tavern | Bar | 130 Matthews Station St | open | |
| Ben Thanh Restaurant | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Vietnamese · Asian | 1806 Windsor Square Dr | open |
| Bertucci's | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Italian | 2225 Matthews Township Pkwy | open |
| Best Wok II | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Chinese · Asian | 1819 Matthews Township Pkwy | open |
| Bistro | Restaurant (service type not stated) · Bar | American | 11425 E Independence Blvd | open |
| Boba Café | Juice, smoothie, tea · Café | Tea / bubble tea · Coffee | 3565 Matthews-Mint Hill Rd | open |
| Bojangles Bojangles | Quick service | Chicken / wings · Cajun, Creole, Southern | 11137 E. Ind Blvd | open |
| Bonefish Grill Bonefish Grill | Restaurant (service type not stated) · Casual dining · Bar | Seafood · American | 10430 E Independence Blvd | open |
| Boston Market | Restaurant (service type not stated) | American | 9550 E Independence Blvd | open |
| Brakeman's Coffee & Supply | Coffee shop · Restaurant (service type not stated) · Café | Coffee | 225 N Trade St | open |
| Brueggers Bagels Bruegger's Bagels | Bakery | Bakery · Breakfast | 1905 Matthews Township Pkwy | open |
| Bruster's Real Ice Cream Bruster's Real Ice Cream | Dessert | Ice cream / frozen desserts · Dessert | 545 W John St | open |
| Burger King | Quick service | 2210 Matthews Township Pkwy | open | |
| Cantina Louie Cantina Louie | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Mexican · Southwestern / Tex-Mex · Latin American (other) | 2225 Matthews Township Pkwy C | open |
| Captain D's Captain D's | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Seafood · American | 9715 E Independence Blvd | open |
| Captains Galley | Quick service · Coffee shop | Seafood · Coffee | 11032 E Independence Blvd | open |
| Carbone’s Pizza Wings & Tavern | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 11025 Monroe Rd Ste F | open | |
| Carolina Beer Temple & the Ames Street Marketplace | Bar · Restaurant (service type not stated) | 215 N Ames St | open | |
| Carrabba's Italian Grill Carrabba's Italian Grill | Casual dining · Restaurant (service type not stated) · Bar | Italian | 10408 E. Independence Blvd. | open |
| casa rita's | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Mexican | Windsor_Square, 9727 E Independence Blvd | open |
| Cellar & Ale | Bar | 131 Matthews Station St | open | |
| Chance International Services Cis , Llc | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 1136 Sam Newell Rd Ste B2 | open | |
| Charbar No. 7 CharBar No. 7 | Casual dining · Bar | Steakhouse · Burgers | 3118 Fincher Farm Rd | open |
| Charlotte Coffee Company | Coffee shop · Café | Coffee | 1418 Industrial Dr | open |
| Charlotte Delites Llc | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 9005 E Independence Blvd | open | |
| Chef Henry Restaurant & Catering Inc | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 1050 Devore Ln | open | |
| Chen-Fu Chinese Fast Food | Quick service | Chinese · Asian | 9623 E Independence Blvd | open |
| Chick-fil-A Chick-fil-A | Quick service | Chicken / wings · Sandwiches | 9905 Matthews Park Dr | open |
| Chicken Salad Chick Chicken Salad Chick | Restaurant (service type not stated) · Fast casual | Healthy / salads / bowls · Chicken / wings | 2233 Matthews Township Pkwy G | open |
| China Express | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Chinese · Asian | 3607 Matthews-Mint Hill Rd | open |
| China One | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 10412 E Independence Blvd Ste 430 | open | |
| Chipotle Mexican Grill Chipotle Mexican Grill | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Mexican · Southwestern / Tex-Mex | 1909 Matthews Township Pkwy | open |
| Chugar Frappe Desserts | Dessert · Juice, smoothie, tea · Bakery | Ice cream / frozen desserts · Juice / smoothies · Bakery | 9623 E Independence Blvd H | open |
| Cicis Pizza | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Pizza | 1804 Windsor Square Dr | open |
| Clean Juice Clean Juice | Juice, smoothie, tea | Juice / smoothies · Vegetarian · Healthy / salads / bowls | 2225 Matthews Township Pkwy | open |
| Coffee Republic Matthews | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Sandwiches | 3016 Weddington Rd Ste 600 | open |
| Compucom | Quick service | Italian · Sandwiches | 701 Crestdale Rd | open |
| Cracker Barrel Cracker Barrel Old Country Store | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Cajun, Creole, Southern · American | 9330 E Independence Blvd | open |
| Crumbl - Matthews | Dessert | Dessert | 2217 Matthews Township Pkwy Ste E | open |
| Dairy Queen Dairy Queen | Quick service · Dessert | Ice cream / frozen desserts · Dessert | 1819 Matthews Township Pkwy Ste 900 1819 Matthews Township Pkwy Ste 900 | open |
| Dilworth Coffee | Coffee shop · Café | Coffee | 3016 Weddington Rd #600 | open |
| Dilworth Coffee House | Coffee shop | Coffee | 110 Matthews Station St | open |
| Domino's Domino's Pizza | Delivery-focused · Quick service | Pizza | 3335 Siskey Parkway Suite 200 | open |
| DonutNV Charlotte, NC | Bakery · Food truck · Dessert · Catering | Dessert | Charlotte | open |
| Drs Patel Alston And Associates Pa | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 1230 Mann Dr | open | |
| Dunkin' Dunkin' | Bakery · Juice, smoothie, tea · Dessert · Coffee shop | Dessert · Juice / smoothies · Coffee | 9005 E Independence Blvd | open |
| Dunkin' | Bakery · Dessert | Dessert | 1628 Reverdy Oaks Dr | open |
| East 74 Family Restaurant | Restaurant (service type not stated) | American | 10915 Monroe Rd | open |
| Edible Art Cake Shop | Dessert | Dessert | 130 Matthews Station St Ste H | open |
| El Cilantro Restaurant | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Caribbean · Latin American (other) | 4709 Margaret Wallace Rd | open |
| El Valle Mexican Restaurant | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Mexican · Latin American (other) | 305 W John St | open |
| Elliot's BBQ | Restaurant (service type not stated) | BBQ | 9949 E Independence Blvd | open |
| Familia Pizza and Wings | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Pizza | 4709 Margaret Wallace Rd | open |
| Fiesta Jalisco Fiesta Jalisco | Quick service | Mexican · Southwestern / Tex-Mex | 131 E John St | open |
| Fincher Investments Llc | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 3118 Fincher Farm Rd Ste 100 | open | |
| Finz Raw Bar & Grill | Bar | 142 E John St | open | |
| Firehouse Subs Firehouse Subs | Quick service · Restaurant (service type not stated) | Sandwiches | 1808 Windsor Square Dr | open |
| First Watch First Watch | Café | Breakfast · Coffee · American | 1643 Matthews Township Pkwy | open |
| Five Guys | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Burgers | 3335 Siskey Pkwy | open |
| Five Guys Five Guys | Quick service | Burgers · American | 2304 Matthews Township Pkwy | open |
| Food Truck Friday | Food truck | 120 S Trade St | open | |
| Fuddruckers | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Burgers | 1643 Matthews Township Pkwy. | open |
| Fujimi Japanese Steakhouse | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Japanese · Sushi | 10412-410 E Independence Blvd | open |
| Fullwood Market | Restaurant (service type not stated) · Bakery | Bakery | 131 E John St B | open |
| Ghengis Grill | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 9727 E Independence Blvd | open | |
| Gogo Empanadas | Restaurant (service type not stated) · Casual dining | Latin American (other) · American | 11229 E Independence Blvd | open |
| Golden Corral Golden Corral Buffet & Grill | Buffet · Restaurant (service type not stated) | American | 11025 E Independence Blvd | open |
| Good Eats Food Truck | Food truck · Restaurant (service type not stated) · Casual dining | American | 11136 Monroe Rd | open |
| Grace O'Malley's | Bar · Casual dining | 157 N Trade St | open | |
| Great Harvest Bread Co. Great Harvest North Charlotte | Bakery · Café | Bakery · Sandwiches · Coffee | 110 Matthews Station St # 1D | open |
| Greco Fresh Grille Greco Fresh Grille | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Greek · Mediterranean · European | 3335 Siskey Pkwy #400 | open |
| Hacienda Del Tequila | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Mexican · Latin American (other) | 4709 Margaret Wallace Rd | open |
| Heladería Sweet Cravings | Dessert · Restaurant (service type not stated) | Ice cream / frozen desserts · Dessert | 4709 Margaret Wallace Rd | open |
| Hibachi Buffet Matthews | Buffet | Asian · Japanese | 9925 E Independence Blvd | open |
| Hinson's Drive-In | Restaurant (service type not stated) · Casual dining · Bar | American | 2761 Cpcc Ln | open |
| Hooters | Bar | 9201 E Independence Blvd | open | |
| I Heart Mac And Cheese | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 3016 Weddington Rd Ste 200 | open | |
| I Scream 4 Ice Cream | Quick service · Restaurant (service type not stated) · Dessert | Ice cream / frozen desserts | 12777 E Independence Blvd | open |
| IHOP IHOP | Casual dining | American · Breakfast | 9253 E Independence Blvd | open |
| Izcalli Mexican Restaurant | Restaurant (service type not stated) · Casual dining | Mexican · Latin American (other) · American | 3509 Matthews-Mint Hill Rd | open |
| Jekyll and Hyde Taphouse Grill Jekyll & Hyde Taphouse and Grill - Historic Belmont | Casual dining · Bar | 316 N Trade St | open | |
| Jennifer A. Slaughter, D.m.d., P.a | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 434 N Trade St Ste 100 | open | |
| Jeremiah's Italian Ice Jeremiah's Italian Ice | Dessert | Dessert · Ice cream / frozen desserts | 3501 Matthews-Mint Hill Rd | open |
| Jersey Mike's Jersey Mike's Subs | Quick service · Specialty food shop | Sandwiches | 3116 Weddington Rd. | open |
| Jersey Mike's Subs Jersey Mike's Subs | Quick service · Other · Specialty food shop | Sandwiches | 1909 Matthews Township Parkway, Suite #100 | open |
| Jet's Pizza Jet's Pizza | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Pizza · Italian | 920 Park Center Dr | open |
| Jimmie's Sweets | Bakery | Bakery · Latin American (other) | 131 Matthews Station St | open |
| Jimmy John's Jimmy John's | Quick service · Specialty food shop | Sandwiches | 2233 Matthews Township Pkwy | open |
| Jnr Burger Biz, Llc | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 2233 Matthews Township Pkwy Ste C-2 | open | |
| John R. Hairston Enterprises Inc | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 3070 Senna Dr Ste A | open | |
| John's Place | Bar | 3106 Weddington Rd Ste 100 | open | |
| Jonathan's | Casual dining | American · Breakfast | 10630 Independence Pointe Pkwy | open |
| Kabab-Je Rotisserie & Grille | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Middle Eastern · Mediterranean | 2233 Matthews Township Pkwy | open |
| Kabob Hot | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Mediterranean | 3116 Weddington Rd | open |
| KFC | Quick service · Restaurant (service type not stated) | 198 E Matthews St | open | |
| KPOT Korean BBQ & Hot Pot KPOT Korean BBQ & Hot Pot-Orlando,FL | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Chinese · Korean · Asian | 9609 E Independence Blvd P | open |
| Krispy Kreme Krispy Kreme Doughnuts | Bakery · Dessert | Dessert · Bakery | 9301 East Independence Blvd | open |
| Kristophers Sports Bar | Bar · Casual dining | 250 N Trade St | open | |
| La Fonda Colombiana | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Latin American (other) | 11329 E Independence Blvd | open |
| La Panadería - Colombian Bread Shop | Bakery | Bakery | 11229 E Independence Blvd | open |
| Lanzhou Hand-Pulled Noodles | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Chinese · Asian | 929 Park Center Dr | open |
| Laza Inc | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 1240 Matthews Mint Hill Rd | open | |
| Levine Campus, Japanese Culture Club | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Japanese · Asian | 2800 Campus Ridge Rd | open |
| Li's Noodles Asian Kitchen | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Asian · Noodles / ramen / pho · Chinese | 10915 Monroe Rd F | open |
| Loan S & C Matthews, Llc | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 1804 Windsor Square Dr Ste U-V | open | |
| LongHorn Steakhouse LongHorn Steakhouse | Restaurant (service type not stated) · Casual dining · Bar | Steakhouse · American | 9950 E Independence Blvd | open |
| Mac's Speed Shop | Restaurant (service type not stated) | BBQ | 142 E John St | open |
| Machu Picchu Matthews | Bar | 11329 E Independence Blvd | open | |
| Magnolia Coffee Company | Coffee shop | Coffee | 1418 Industrial Dr | open |
| Manny's Mediterranean Cafe | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Mediterranean | 2925 Senna Dr | open |
| Marathi Masala | Restaurant (service type not stated) · Food truck | Indian | 131 E John St | open |
| Margaritas - Matthews Margaritas Mexican Restaurant | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Mexican · Southwestern / Tex-Mex | 10056 E Independence Blvd | open |
| Mason Jar Matthews Llc | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 157 N Trade St | open | |
| Matthews Family Restaurant Llc | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 10915 Monroe Rd | open | |
| Matthews NC #173 - Sycamore Commons Mooyah | Quick service | 2233 Matthews Township Pkwy, Suite C-2 | open | |
| Matthews Social House | Bar | British / Irish pub food | 105 W Charles St | open |
| McAlister's Deli McAlister's Deli | Specialty food shop · Quick service | Sandwiches · American | 2217-A Matthews Township Pkwy | open |
| McDonald's McDonald's | Quick service | Burgers · American | 9607 E Independence Blvd | open |
| Metro Diner Metro Diner | Casual dining | American | 10412 E Independence Blvd | open |
| Miki's Restaurant | Restaurant (service type not stated) | American | 1819 Matthews Township Pkwy | open |
| Mingfu Matthews | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Chinese · Sushi · Japanese · Asian | 115 W John St | open |
| MOD Pizza MOD Pizza | Restaurant (service type not stated) · Quick service | Pizza | 10420 E Independence Blvd | open |
| Monterrey Mexican Restaurant | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Mexican · Southwestern / Tex-Mex · Latin American (other) | 9623 E Independence Blvd | open |
| MOOYAH Burgers, Fries and Shakes MOOYAH Burgers, Fries & Shakes | Quick service | Burgers · American | 2233 Matthews Township Pkwy | open |
| Mr Tokyo Japanese Restaurant Mr Tokyo Japanese Restaurant | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Japanese · Asian | 10412 E Independence Blvd #410 | open |
| Mundos fusión restaurant | Restaurant (service type not stated) · Bar | Spanish / tapas | 3116 Weddington Rd | open |
| Neds Tavern | Bar · Casual dining | 2701 Heathershire Ln | open | |
| Nonna Maria's Italian Deli & Market | Specialty food shop · Quick service | Italian · Sandwiches | 2332 Matthews Township Pkwy | open |
| Nothing Bundt Cakes Nothing Bundt Cakes | Bakery · Dessert | Bakery · Dessert | Festival Shopping Center, 1915 Matthews Township Pkwy #1100 | open |
| Nova's Bakery | Bakery | Bakery | 3565 Matthews Mint Hill | open |
| Oaklore Distilling Co. | Winery / distillery / taproom · Bar | 11136 Monroe Rd | open | |
| Omo Trading Corp | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 3016 Weddington Rd Ste 600 | open | |
| Osaka Japanese Cuisine | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Japanese · Asian | 3531 Matthews Mint Hill Rd | open |
| Outback Steakhouse Outback Steakhouse | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Steakhouse · American | 9623 E Independence Blvd | open |
| Panaderia Y Pasteleria Crystal | Bakery | Bakery | 11229 E Independence Blvd | open |
| Panera Bread Panera Bread | Bakery · Fast casual | Bakery · Sandwiches · Healthy / salads / bowls | 1904 Matthews Township Parkway | open |
| Papa John's Pizza | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Pizza | 2332-A Matthews Township Pkwy | open |
| Papa Murphy's Take 'N' Bake Pizza | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Pizza | 3016 Weddington Rd Ste 200 | open |
| Pardon My Cheesesteak | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Sandwiches | 9253 E Independence Blvd | open |
| PePeRo | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Korean · Asian | 10920 Monroe Rd | open |
| Permanent Makeup Studio | Café | Coffee | 1315 Matthews Mint Hill Rd | open |
| Peruvian Cuisine Pisco y Canela | Quick service | Peruvian · Spanish / tapas | 11329 E Independence Blvd | open |
| Phil And Tony's Brick Oven Pizza | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Italian | 2225 Matthews Township Pkwy | open |
| Picadeli's Pub-In-Deli | Specialty food shop · Quick service · Casual dining · Bar | Sandwiches | 1600-A Matthews-Mint Hill Rd | open |
| Piedmont Pennies - Cheesy Biscuit Crackers | Bakery | Bakery | 640 Matthews-Mint Hill Rd Suite E | open |
| Pita Kabab Grill | Casual dining · Bar | Mediterranean · Middle Eastern | 131 E John St | open |
| Pizza Hut | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Pizza | 11315 E Independence Blvd | open |
| Pizza Hut Express Starbucks | Coffee shop · Restaurant (service type not stated) · Café | Pizza · Coffee | 1900 Matthews Township Pkwy | open |
| Pizza Spiga Italian Restaurant | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Pizza · Italian | 3509 Matthews Mint Hill Rd | open |
| Poke Honolulu | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Hawaiian / Pacific · Healthy / salads / bowls · Asian | 10416 E Independence Blvd #630 | open |
| Primavera Pizza | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Pizza · Italian | 1319 Matthews-Mint Hill Rd | open |
| Providence Healthcare Associates, Pllc | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 1110 Sam Newell Rd | open | |
| Qdoba Mexican Grill Qdoba | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Mexican · Southwestern / Tex-Mex | 3321 Siskey Pkwy Matthews | open |
| Qdoba Mexican Grill Qdoba | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Mexican · Southwestern / Tex-Mex | 2233 Matthews Township Pkwy | open |
| Que Onda Tacos + Tequila | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Mexican | 3022 Weddington Rd Ste 100 | open |
| Rack'em Pub & Billiards | Bar | 1898 Windsor Square Dr | open | |
| Ralphs Italian Ices | Quick service | Italian | 101 E Matthews St | open |
| Red Bowl Asian Bistro | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Asian | 3122 Fincher Farm Rd #600 | open |
| Red Lobster Red Lobster | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Seafood · American | 9801 Independence Pointe Pkwy | open |
| Reed Restaurant Group | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 165 N Trade St | open | |
| Republica Restaurant and Lounge | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Caribbean · Latin American (other) | 11315 E Independence Blvd | open |
| Rira Irish Pub | Bar | British / Irish pub food | 3909 Cameron Run Ln | open |
| Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory | Dessert | Dessert | 921 Park Center Dr Ste 105 | open |
| Roscoes Restaurant | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 11025 Monroe Rd | open | |
| Royal Cafe & Creperie | Café | Breakfast · French · Coffee | 131 Matthews Station St | open |
| Sam's Club Bakery Sam's Club | Bakery | Bakery | 1801 Windsor Square Dr | open |
| Sante | Restaurant (service type not stated) | American · European | 165 N Trade St | open |
| Sd Missouri, Llc. | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 1207 Crews Rd Ste B | open | |
| Seaboard Brewing, Taproom, and Wine Bar | Brewery / taproom · Bar | 213 N Trade St | open | |
| Seaboard Pizza Company, Llc | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 213 N Trade St Bldg C | open | |
| Shamrock Automotive Group, Llc. | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 9140 E Independence Blvd | open | |
| Showmars Matthews Showmars | Restaurant (service type not stated) | American · Greek · Cajun, Creole, Southern | 9704 E Independence Blvd | open |
| Sizzle Japanese | Juice, smoothie, tea | Japanese · Tea / bubble tea | 929 Park Center Dr | open |
| Smoothie King Smoothie King | Juice, smoothie, tea · Restaurant (service type not stated) | Juice / smoothies · Healthy / salads / bowls | 3118 Fincher Farm Rd Ste. 100 | open |
| Somi Sushi SOMI SUSHI | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Japanese · Sushi · Asian | 3104 Weddington Rd #100 | open |
| South 21 Matthews | Casual dining · Restaurant (service type not stated) | American | 11450 E Independence Blvd | open |
| Stacks Kitchen | Casual dining | American · Breakfast | 11100 Monroe Rd | open |
| Starbucks Starbucks | Café · Coffee shop · Bakery | Coffee · Bakery | 2233 Matthews Township Pkwy | open |
| Steady Eddy's Pumphouse | Bar · Casual dining | 2216 E John St | open | |
| Steak and Hogie Shop | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Sandwiches · Steakhouse | 3607 Matthews-Mint Hill Rd | open |
| Stool Pigeons Restaurant | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 2233 Matthews Township Pkwy | open | |
| Stumptown Station | Bar | 107A N Trade St | open | |
| Sub Station 2 | Other | Sandwiches | 11500 E Independence Blvd | open |
| Subway | Other | Sandwiches | 9623 E Independence Blvd Ste H | open |
| Subway | Quick service · Restaurant (service type not stated) | Sandwiches | 2800 Campus Ridge Rd | open |
| Subway | Quick service | 3116 Weddington Rd Ste 1000 | open | |
| Sushi Star | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Japanese · Sushi · African | 9998 Monroe Rd | open |
| sweetFrog Premium Frozen Yogurt sweetFrog Premium Frozen Yogurt | Dessert | Ice cream / frozen desserts · Dessert | 2233 Matthews Township Parkway | open |
| T. Burks & Associates, Ll | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 2217 Matthews Township Pkwy Ste D-172 | open | |
| Tacos & Tequila Cantina Grill | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 131 E John St | open | |
| TCBY TCBY | Dessert | Dessert · Ice cream / frozen desserts | 3116 Weddington Rd #700 | open |
| Tenderfix By Noah Schnapp | Quick service | 9253 E Independence Blvd | open | |
| Texas Roadhouse Texas Roadhouse | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Steakhouse · American | 10400 E Independence Blvd | open |
| Thai Taste Matthews | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Thai · Asian | 131 Matthews Station St | open |
| The Americana Restaurant | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Greek · American | 1628 Matthews Mint Hill Rd | open |
| The Collective Cafe | Café · Restaurant (service type not stated) · Coffee shop | Coffee | 1031 Matthews-Mint Hill Rd | open |
| The Dynasty Cuisine | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Seafood | 1709 Matthews Township Pkwy | open |
| The Exchange Pizza Depot | Restaurant (service type not stated) · Quick service | Pizza | 213 N Trade St | open |
| The Flying Biscuit Cafe Flying Biscuit Cafe - Midtown | Restaurant (service type not stated) · Café | Pizza · Coffee · Cajun, Creole, Southern · Breakfast | 110 Matthews Station St | open |
| The Hangar | Bar | 251 N Trade St | open | |
| The Local Scoop | Dessert | Ice cream / frozen desserts | 105 W Charles St | open |
| The Loyalist Market | Specialty food shop · Restaurant (service type not stated) · Quick service | Sandwiches | 435 N Trade St #102 | open |
| The One Tapas & Bar | Bar | Spanish / tapas | 3116 Weddington Rd | open |
| The Portrait Gallery Restaurant | Restaurant (service type not stated) · Bar | American | 118 E Charles St | open |
| The Water Ice Factory | Dessert | Ice cream / frozen desserts | 163 S Trade St | open |
| Tilted Kilt Pub and Eatery | Bar | 1625 Windsor Square Dr | open | |
| Totally Edible by Sherry Laney Bova | Bakery | Bakery | 11022 Chestnut Hill Dr | open |
| Tropical Bakery Cafe | Bakery · Café | Brazilian · Coffee · Bakery | 11100 Monroe Rd | open |
| Tropical Smoothie Cafe Tropical Smoothie Cafe | Juice, smoothie, tea · Restaurant (service type not stated) · Café | Juice / smoothies · Coffee | 2309 Matthews Township | open |
| Tryon House Restaurant | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 10630 Independence Pointe Pkwy | open | |
| Umami Sushi and Grill | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Japanese · Sushi · Asian | 200 E Matthews St | open |
| Vicotea | Juice, smoothie, tea | Tea / bubble tea | open | |
| Vinnie's Sardine Grill & Raw Bar | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Seafood | 142 E John St | open |
| Wayback Burgers | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Burgers | 929 Park Center Dr #101 | open |
| Wendy's Wendy's | Quick service | Burgers · American | 11145 E Independence Blvd | open |
| Which Wich Which Wich | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Sandwiches · American | 930 Park Center Dr | open |
| White Duck Taco Shop - Matthews | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Mexican · Southwestern / Tex-Mex | 131 E John St Ste A | open |
| Wild Thingz Charlotte | Bar | 3122 Fincher Farm Rd 100-260 | open | |
| Yanni Bistro | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Vegetarian · Healthy / salads / bowls | 131 E John St | open |
| Your Local Game Store | Café | Coffee | 300 E John St Ste 110 | open |
| Your Mom's Donuts & Coffee Your Mom’s Donuts | Bakery · Dessert · Coffee shop · Café | Dessert · Coffee | 11025 Monroe Rd | open |
| ZENSHI Handcrafted Sushi Zenshi Sushi | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Japanese · Sushi · Asian | 3100 Weddington Rd | open |
| ZENSHI Handcrafted Sushi Zenshi Sushi | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Japanese · Sushi · Asian | 1811 Matthews Township Pkwy | open |
| 祖家小厨 Lam's kitchen | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Chinese | 3016 Weddington Rd | open |
| Amor De Brazil Steak House Llc | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 2225 Matthews Township Pkwy | closed | |
| Annricka's Cheesecake Fixx | Restaurant (service type not stated) | American | 10020B Monroe Rd | closed |
| Fiesta Group Corp | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 11329 E Independence Blvd | closed | |
| Good Cup | Coffee shop | Coffee | 188 N Trade St | closed |
| Grapes Wine Bar | Bar | 2233G Matthews Township Pkwy Ste G | closed | |
| Matthews Tasty Crab House(togo Only) | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Seafood · Chinese · Asian | 1826 Windsor Square Dr | closed |
| Miura Grill Express | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Steakhouse | 10915 Monroe Rd Ste F | closed |
| Monterrey Of Windsor Square Inc | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 9623 E Independence Blvd | closed |
Restaurant establishments over time
| Year | All food service | Restaurants | Full-service | Limited-service | Snack & beverage | Bars | Industry codes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1994 | 43 | 41 | — | — | — | 2 | SIC1987 |
| 1995 | 40 | 38 | — | — | — | 2 | SIC1987 |
| 1996 | 40 | 39 | — | — | — | 1 | SIC1987 |
| 1997 | 78 | 77 | — | — | — | 1 | SIC1987 |
| 1998 | 82 | 78 | 37 | 32 | 9 | 2 | NAICS1997 |
| 1999 | 81 | 77 | 38 | 30 | 9 | 2 | NAICS1997 |
| 2000 | 80 | 76 | 34 | 33 | 9 | 1 | NAICS1997 |
| 2001 | 80 | 75 | 34 | 32 | 9 | 1 | NAICS1997 |
| 2002 | 82 | 75 | 39 | 29 | 7 | 1 | NAICS1997 |
| 2003 | 83 | 77 | 38 | 29 | 9 | 1 | NAICS2002 |
| 2004 | 82 | 78 | 38 | 29 | 10 | 1 | NAICS2002 |
| 2005 | 88 | 84 | 42 | 30 | 11 | 1 | NAICS2002 |
| 2006 | 88 | 84 | 42 | 28 | 12 | 1 | NAICS2002 |
| 2007 | 97 | 95 | 43 | 35 | 15 | 1 | NAICS2002 |
| 2008 | 96 | 94 | 41 | 38 | 13 | 1 | NAICS2007 |
| 2009 | 103 | 98 | 44 | 40 | 12 | 1 | NAICS2007 |
| 2010 | 104 | 100 | 42 | 43 | 13 | 1 | NAICS2007 |
| 2011 | 102 | 98 | 44 | 40 | 13 | 1 | NAICS2007 |
| 2012 | 105 | 99 | 47 | 39 | 12 | 1 | NAICS2012 |
| 2013 | 112 | 107 | 50 | 45 | 11 | 1 | NAICS2012 |
| 2014 | 115 | 109 | 51 | 45 | 11 | 1 | NAICS2012 |
| 2015 | 106 | 99 | 49 | 39 | 10 | 1 | NAICS2012 |
| 2016 | 109 | 103 | 48 | 43 | 11 | 1 | NAICS2012 |
| 2017 | 122 | 113 | 48 | 51 | 12 | — | NAICS2017 |
| 2018 | 126 | 115 | 51 | 50 | 12 | — | NAICS2017 |
| 2019 | 133 | 121 | 59 | 46 | 13 | — | NAICS2017 |
| 2020 | 133 | 118 | 60 | 42 | 13 | 3 | NAICS2017 |
| 2021 | 123 | 111 | 58 | 37 | 13 | 3 | NAICS2017 |
| 2022 | 125 | 112 | 56 | 38 | 15 | 4 | NAICS2022 |
| 2023 | 128 | 114 | 55 | 36 | 20 | 5 | NAICS2022 |