BMIE Market 28204
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina · ZCTA boundaries as of 2020
Profile
| Population (current estimate) | 9,314 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimate ±820 · American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates · ACS 5-Year 2024 (2020-2024) ZCTA · B01003_001E · on 2020 boundaries · retrieved 2026-09-05 |
|---|---|
| Households | 5,582 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimate ±595 · 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 | 4,796 2010 Census count · Decennial Census · Census Gazetteer ZCTA 2010 · POP10 · on 2010 boundaries · retrieved 2026-09-04 |
| Housing units | 2,986 2010 Census count · Decennial Census · Census Gazetteer ZCTA 2010 · HU10 · on 2010 boundaries · retrieved 2026-09-04 |
| Median household income | $92,054 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimate ±14,065 · American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates · ACS 5-Year 2024 (2020-2024) ZCTA · B19013_001E · on 2020 boundaries · retrieved 2026-09-05 |
| Median age | 31.0 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 | $1,735 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimate ±38 · 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 | $585,200 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimate ±75,432 · American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates · ACS 5-Year 2024 (2020-2024) ZCTA · B25077_001E · on 2020 boundaries · retrieved 2026-09-05 |
| Land area | 1.8 sq mi Census Gazetteer 2020 |
| Restaurants | 61 2023 · U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns 2023 detail (NAICS2022) · by USPS ZIP 28204 |
| Restaurants per 10,000 residents | 146.0 DERIVED: 2010 restaurants (ZIP) ÷ 2010 Census population (ZCTA) · different years, stated as such |
| Restaurant growth, 5-year | -15.3% DERIVED: 2018 → 2023, ZIP Code Business Patterns restaurants |
| Restaurant growth, 10-year | -15.3% DERIVED: 2013 → 2023, ZIP Code Business Patterns restaurants |
| Restaurant growth, 20-year | +17.3% DERIVED: 2003 → 2023, ZIP Code Business Patterns restaurants |
| Restaurant growth, Longest on file | +45.2% DERIVED: 1994 → 2023, ZIP Code Business Patterns restaurants |
| Projected restaurants, 2028 | 64 (range 58–70) FORECAST · linear trend v1 fitted to 2013–2023 (11 points, -0.6 per year, r² 0.35) · 80% range · confidence Low · momentum, not a guarantee |
| Projected population, 5 years ahead | Needs more ACS years on file |
| BMIE Market Score | 47 / 100 MODELED · bmie_market_score v1 · confidence High · why? |
| Consumer Market Score | 73 / 100 MODELED · consumer_market_score v1 · confidence High · why? |
| Restaurant Opportunity Score | 36 / 100 MODELED · restaurant_opportunity_score v1 · confidence High · why? |
| Market Momentum Score | 21 / 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 28204. Projection: linear trend v1, fitted 2013–2023, -0.6 restaurants per year, r² 0.35, 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: 47 (High confidence)
| Component | Value | Rank | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Consumer Market Score | 73.2 | 73 | 40% | +29.3 |
| Restaurant Opportunity Score | 36.3 | 36 | 35% | +12.7 |
| Market Momentum Score | 21.2 | 21 | 25% | +5.3 |
Consumer Market Score: 73 (High confidence)
| Component | Value | Rank | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population (ACS) | 9,314 | 70 | 40% | +27.9 |
| Median household income (ACS) | 92,054 | 75 | 40% | +30.1 |
| Households (ACS) | 5,582 | 76 | 20% | +15.2 |
Restaurant Opportunity Score: 36 (High confidence)
| Component | Value | Rank | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10-year restaurant growth | -15.3 | 16 | 35% | +5.5 |
| Restaurants per 10,000 residents (lower = more room) | 65.5 | 7 | 25% | +1.7 |
| Population (ACS) | 9,314 | 70 | 20% | +14.0 |
| Median household income (ACS) | 92,054 | 75 | 20% | +15.0 |
Market Momentum Score: 21 (High confidence)
| Component | Value | Rank | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5-year restaurant growth | -15.3 | 15 | 50% | +7.7 |
| 10-year restaurant growth | -15.3 | 16 | 30% | +4.7 |
| 20-year restaurant growth | 17.3 | 44 | 20% | +8.8 |
A high score is a statistical position among all U.S. ZCTAs, not a prediction that a restaurant will succeed.
Restaurants on file (173)
By cuisine
American 24 · Coffee 17 · Sandwiches 14 · Asian 12 · Pizza 11 · Dessert 10 · Burgers 8 · Bakery 7 · Ice cream / frozen desserts 7 · Italian 7 · Mexican 7 · Chicken / wings 5 · Juice / smoothies 5 · Latin American (other) 5 · Tea / bubble tea 5 · Cajun, Creole, Southern 4 · Greek 4 · Breakfast 3 · European 3 · Healthy / salads / bowls 3 · Japanese 3 · Mediterranean 3 · Steakhouse 3 · Chinese 2 · Noodles / ramen / pho 2 · Sushi 2 · African 1 · BBQ 1 · Indian 1 · Peruvian 1 · Southwestern / Tex-Mex 1 · Spanish / tapas 1 · Thai 1 · Vegan 1 · Vegetarian 1
By type
Restaurant (service type not stated) 110 · Bar 32 · Quick service 20 · Dessert 14 · Café 13 · Casual dining 11 · Coffee shop 11 · Bakery 9 · Juice, smoothie, tea 9 · Specialty food shop 5 · Other 4 · Fast casual 3 · Brewery / taproom 2 · Catering 1 · Delivery-focused 1 · Winery / distillery / taproom 1
| Name | Type | Cuisine | Address | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1900 Mexican Grill | Bar | Mexican · Latin American (other) | 1523 Elizabeth Ave | open |
| 552 Restaurant Group Llc | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 1961 E 7th St | open | |
| 7th St. NY Deli | Specialty food shop · Quick service | Sandwiches | 401 Hawthorne Ln #100 | open |
| 88 China Bistro | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Asian | 1620 E 4th St | open |
| Adams 7th Street Market | Specialty food shop · Quick service | Sandwiches | 401 Hawthorne Ln Ste 100 | open |
| Andersons Restaurant Of Charlotte Inc | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 1617 Elizabeth Ave | open | |
| Arby's | Quick service · Restaurant (service type not stated) | Sandwiches | 311 S Kings Dr | open |
| Art's Barbecue & Deli | Restaurant (service type not stated) | BBQ | 900 E Morehead St # 2811 | open |
| Bang Bang Burgers | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Burgers · American | 2001 E 7th St | open |
| Baskin-Robbins Baskin-Robbins | Dessert | Ice cream / frozen desserts · Dessert | 701 S Kings Dr | open |
| Bayou Kitchen Restaurant and Bar | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 1958 E 7th St | open | |
| Bella Fusion | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Thai · Asian · Latin American (other) | 205 S Kings Dr suite 100 | open |
| Big Ben Restaurant and Pub | Bar · Restaurant (service type not stated) | 1535 Elizabeth Ave | open | |
| Biscuit Belly Biscuit Belly | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Cajun, Creole, Southern · Breakfast · American | 1949 E 7th St | open |
| Blue Fork Restaurant | Restaurant (service type not stated) | American · Sandwiches | 933 Louise Ave | open |
| Bojangles' Bojangles | Quick service | Chicken / wings · Cajun, Creole, Southern | 1407 E. Third Street | open |
| Brixx Wood Fired Pizza Brixx Wood Fired Pizza + Craft Bar - Concord | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Pizza · Italian | 1816 E 7th St | open |
| Burger King Burger King | Quick service | Burgers · American | 1525 East 4th Street | open |
| Burke Hospitality Group | Restaurant (service type not stated) | American · Steakhouse | 1111 Metropolitan Ave Ste 725 | open |
| Cajun Queen | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Cajun, Creole, Southern | 1800 E 7th St | open |
| Calvine’s Coffee | Coffee shop | Coffee | 1241 Charlottetowne Ave Ste 120 | open |
| Camille's Sidewalk Cafe | Café | Coffee | 1518 E 3rd St | open |
| Caribou Coffee Caribou Coffee | Coffee shop · Restaurant (service type not stated) · Café | Coffee | 1021 Morehead Medical Dr | open |
| Carpe Diem Restaurant & Caterers | Restaurant (service type not stated) · Bar · Catering · Casual dining | American | 1535 Elizabeth Ave | open |
| Caswell Station | Casual dining · Bar | American | 366 N Caswell Rd | open |
| Catalina Kitchen and Bar | Bar · Restaurant (service type not stated) | American | 1942 E 7th St #106 | open |
| Catawba Brewing Co. | Brewery / taproom · Restaurant (service type not stated) | 933 Louise Ave | open | |
| CAVA CAVA | Restaurant (service type not stated) · Fast casual | Mediterranean · Healthy / salads / bowls | 1055 Metropolitan Avenue Unit 110 | open |
| Central Coffee Co | Coffee shop · Restaurant (service type not stated) · Café | Coffee | 719 Louise Ave | open |
| Charlotte Independence | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 1523 Elizabeth Ave Ste 120 | open | |
| Charlotte, NC The Yard Milkshake Bar | Quick service | 1942 E 7th Street Unit 102 Charlotte, NC 28204 | open | |
| CherryBerry Yogurt Bar | Dessert | Ice cream / frozen desserts | 1100 Metropolitan Ave | open |
| Chick Off The Block | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Chicken / wings | 401 Hawthorne Ln | open |
| Chipotle Mexican Grill Chipotle Mexican Grill | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Mexican · Southwestern / Tex-Mex | 239 S Kings Dr | open |
| City Lights Rooftop | Bar | 555 S McDowell St | open | |
| Cloud Bar By David Burke | Bar | 555 S McDowell St | open | |
| Cook Out Cook Out | Quick service | 715 Charlottetowne Ave | open | |
| Cpcc Music Department | Bar | 1220 Elizabeth Ave | open | |
| CPCC’s Greenway Restaurant | Restaurant (service type not stated) | American | 425 N Kings Dr | open |
| Crisp Charlotte | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 1961 E 7th St | open | |
| Crown Station | Bar | 1425 Elizabeth Ave | open | |
| Crumbl - Midtown Crumbl | Dessert · Restaurant (service type not stated) · Bakery | Dessert · Bakery | 337 S Kings Dr | open |
| Cuisine Malaya | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Asian | 1411 Elizabeth Ave | open |
| Customshop | Restaurant (service type not stated) · Casual dining | American | 1601 Elizabeth Ave | open |
| Daily Ritual Coffee | Coffee shop · Café | Coffee | 917 Central Ave | open |
| Dawg' On Vegans | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Vegan | 1431 Elizabeth Ave | open |
| Devil's Logic Brewing | Brewery / taproom · Restaurant (service type not stated) · Bar | 1426 E 4th St | open | |
| Dilworth Neighborhood Grille | Casual dining · Restaurant (service type not stated) · Bar | American | 911 E Morehead St | open |
| Domino's Pizza Domino's Pizza | Restaurant (service type not stated) · Delivery-focused · Quick service | Pizza | 1428 E.4th St | open |
| Dressler's - Charlotte | Restaurant (service type not stated) | American · Steakhouse | 1100 Metropolitan Ave #125 | open |
| Dunkin' Dunkin' | Coffee shop · Quick service · Dessert · Bakery | Coffee · Dessert | 701 S Kings Dr | open |
| Elizabeth Creamery | Dessert | Ice cream / frozen desserts · Dessert | 1535 Elizabeth Ave | open |
| Emperor Chinese Restaurant | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 337 S Kings Dr | open | |
| Esposito's Pizzeria | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Pizza | 901 E 4th St Ste D | open |
| European Cellars | Winery / distillery / taproom | 2123 E 7th St | open | |
| Fit Kitchen Meal Prep | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 2001 E 7th St | open | |
| Five Goddess Farm | Juice, smoothie, tea · Café | Juice / smoothies · Tea / bubble tea · Coffee | 1419 E 7th St | open |
| Flight | Bar · Restaurant (service type not stated) | 1949 E 7th St | open | |
| Fortune Cookie Chinese Restaurant | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Chinese · Asian | 1518 E 3rd St Ste 110 | open |
| Franchise Food Tech | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 933 Louise Ave Ste 101 | open | |
| Freedom Restaurant 2 Llc. | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 1111 Central Ave Ste 300 | open | |
| Frutta Bowls | Juice, smoothie, tea | Juice / smoothies | 1055 Metropolitan Ave | open |
| Fs Food Group, Llc. | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 601 S Kings Dr Ste Hh | open | |
| FuManChu Cupcakes | Bakery · Dessert | Dessert | 826 Lamar Ave | open |
| Gong Cha | Juice, smoothie, tea | Tea / bubble tea | 601 S Kings Dr Ste K | open |
| Good Gracious Catering | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 1122 E Morehead St | open | |
| Gotcha Matcha & Espresso | Coffee shop · Juice, smoothie, tea · Café | Coffee · Tea / bubble tea | 200 S Tryon St | open |
| Great Harvest Bread Co. | Bakery | Bakery | 901 S Kings Dr Ste 140a | open |
| Green Brothers Juice Green Brothers Juice | Quick service | open | ||
| Haraz Coffee House | Coffee shop · Restaurant (service type not stated) | Coffee | 1204 Central Ave Ste #100 | open |
| Hawthorne's New York Pizza and Bar | Restaurant (service type not stated) · Bar | Pizza · Italian | 1701 E 7th St | open |
| Hickory Tavern | Bar · Restaurant (service type not stated) · Quick service | 1100 Metropolitan Ave Ste 170 | open | |
| Ho Ho Cherry House | Restaurant (service type not stated) · Casual dining | Asian · American | 2001 E 7th St | open |
| Intermezzo | Café · Restaurant (service type not stated) | European · Coffee | 1427 E 10th St | open |
| Jackalopes Restaurants Inc | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 1936 E 7th St | open | |
| Jersey Mike's Jersey Mike's Subs | Quick service · Specialty food shop | Sandwiches | 2001 East 7th Street | open |
| Just Salad | Restaurant (service type not stated) · Fast casual | Healthy / salads / bowls | 1021 Morehead Medical Dr Fl 3 | open |
| Kennedy's Premium Bar & Grill | Bar | 366 N Caswell Rd | open | |
| Kickstand Burgers -n- Bar | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Burgers | 1101 Central Ave | open |
| Kilted Buffalo | Bar | 1212 Central Ave | open | |
| La Autentica Mexican Restaurant | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Mexican · Latin American (other) | 1101 Central Ave | open |
| Le Macaron | Dessert | Dessert | 1111 Metropolitan Ave | open |
| Lindy'S Homemade | Dessert · Juice, smoothie, tea | Ice cream / frozen desserts · Juice / smoothies | 1341 E Morehead St | open |
| Little Village Grill | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Greek · Mediterranean | 901 E 4th St | open |
| Loco Lime | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Mexican | 1101 Central Ave | open |
| Loft 1523 | Bar | 1523 Elizabeth Ave | open | |
| Maharani Indian Cuisine | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Indian · Asian | 901 S Kings Dr | open |
| Mama Ricotta's | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Italian | 601 S Kings Dr | open |
| Melting Pot The Melting Pot | Restaurant (service type not stated) | European | 901 S Kings Dr #140B | open |
| Menya Daruma | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Noodles / ramen / pho | 1941 E 7th St | open |
| Mexi Cafe | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Mexican | 1609 1/2 Elizabeth Ave | open |
| Midtown Tavern | Casual dining · Bar | American | 1500 E 3rd St | open |
| Nascar Refuel | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 2001 E 7th St Ste F | open | |
| NC | Teriyaki Madness Midtown Metropolitan Teriyaki Madness | Quick service | 1100 Metropolitan Ave, Unit 130 Charlotte, NC, 28204 | open | |
| Nofo On Elizabeth | Restaurant (service type not stated) | American | 1609 Elizabeth Ave | open |
| Nothing Bundt Cakes Nothing Bundt Cakes | Bakery · Dessert | Bakery · Dessert | 601 S Kings Dr | open |
| Nothing But Noodles | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Noodles / ramen / pho | 1605 Elizabeth Ave | open |
| Nxt Gen Digital Marketing | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 301 S McDowell St | open | |
| Ooh-La-La's | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 1942 E 7th St | open | |
| Open Rice Metropolitan | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Asian · Chinese | 1100 Metropolitan Ave | open |
| Oph Factory South Llc | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 915 Charlottetowne Ave | open | |
| Original Pancake House | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Breakfast · American | 915 Charlottetowne Ave | open |
| Out Take | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 1212 E 10th St | open | |
| Panera Bread Panera Bread | Restaurant (service type not stated) · Fast casual | Sandwiches · Healthy / salads / bowls | 209 S Kings Dr | open |
| Papa Johns Pizza | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Pizza | 1620 E 4th St | open |
| Paper Plane Deli and Market | Specialty food shop · Restaurant (service type not stated) · Quick service · Bar | Sandwiches | 933 Louise Ave Unit 301 | open |
| Phat Burrito | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Mexican | 415 Hawthorne Ln | open |
| Philosopher's Stone Tavern | Bar | 1958 E 7th St | open | |
| Pint Central | Dessert · Restaurant (service type not stated) · Bar | Ice cream / frozen desserts · Spanish / tapas | 1226 Central Ave | open |
| Pisces Sushi Bar & Lounge | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Japanese · Sushi · Asian | 1100 Metropolitan Ave | open |
| Pizza Baby | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Pizza · Italian | 1601 Elizabeth Ave | open |
| Pizza Hut Express Pizza Hut | Quick service · Restaurant (service type not stated) | Pizza | 900 Metropolitan Ave | open |
| Pizzeria Omaggio | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Italian · Pizza | 1055 Metropolitan Ave | open |
| Pour Tap Room | Bar | 1212 Central Ave | open | |
| QTavern | Casual dining · Bar | American | 201 S McDowell St | open |
| Queen City Wings | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Burgers · Chicken / wings · American | 607 Baldwin Ave | open |
| Queen's Sub | Other | Sandwiches | 212 E Independence Blvd | open |
| Quiznos | Other | Sandwiches | 901 E 4th St Ste B | open |
| Recess Charlotte | Bar | 832 Seigle Ave | open | |
| Red Rock Developments | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 1111 Metropolitan Ave Ste 1035 | open | |
| Red Salt By David Burke | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Steakhouse | 555 S McDowell St | open |
| Red Sea Restaurant | Restaurant (service type not stated) | African | 1206 Charlottetowne Ave | open |
| Rockin' Rolls Sushi | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Japanese · Sushi · Asian | 1523 Elizabeth Ave | open |
| Rosemont | Restaurant (service type not stated) | American · Breakfast | 1942 E 7th St #107 | open |
| Sabor Latin Street Grill Sabor Latin Street Grill | Casual dining · Restaurant (service type not stated) · Bar | Latin American (other) | 415 Hawthorne Ln | open |
| Sandwich Max | Other | Sandwiches | 933 Louise Ave | open |
| Sandwich Max | Specialty food shop · Restaurant (service type not stated) · Quick service | Sandwiches · American | 1941 E 7th St | open |
| ShareTea | Juice, smoothie, tea | Tea / bubble tea | 1204 Central Ave | open |
| Shiraz Grill | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Greek | 1212 Charlottetowne Ave | open |
| Showmars Showmars | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Greek · Cajun, Creole, Southern | 2004 E 7th St | open |
| SK NetCafe | Café | 1425 Elizabeth Ave | open | |
| Sneak Clt | Bar | 2001 E 7th St F | open | |
| Social Bar & Kitchen - Sheraton Charlotte | Restaurant (service type not stated) · Casual dining · Bar | American | 555 S McDowell St | open |
| Starbucks Starbucks | Coffee shop · Café · Bakery | Coffee · Bakery | 1961 E 7th St | open |
| Starbucks | Coffee shop · Restaurant (service type not stated) | Coffee | 1025 Morehead Medical Drive Morehead Medical Plz | open |
| Starbucks | Coffee shop · Restaurant (service type not stated) | Coffee | 900 Metropolitan Ave | open |
| Stomp, Chomp, & Roll | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 1111 Central Ave Ste 300 | open | |
| Subway Subway | Quick service · Restaurant (service type not stated) | Sandwiches | 335 S Kings Dr | open |
| Sun Burger Vegan Cuisine | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Burgers · Vegetarian | 1530 Elizabeth Ave | open |
| Sunflour Baking Company Sunflour Baking Company | Bakery · Dessert | Bakery · Dessert | 2001 E 7th St | open |
| Taco Del Mar | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Pizza | 1201 Elizabeth Ave | open |
| Tajhouse Uptown | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Asian · American | 1535 Elizabeth Ave | open |
| tastebuds popcorn | Quick service | 1055 Metropolitan Ave | open | |
| Taziki's Mediterranean Cafe - Charlotte- Midtown | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Mediterranean | 205 S Kings Dr | open |
| Teriyaki Madness Teriyaki Madness | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Japanese · Asian | 1100 Metropolitan Ave | open |
| The Crunkleton The Crunkleton Charlotte | Bar · Casual dining | American | 1957 E 7th St | open |
| The Fig Tree Restaurant | Restaurant (service type not stated) | American · European | 1601 E 7th St | open |
| The Habit Burger Grill | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Burgers | 209 S. Kings Dr., Suite 103 | open |
| The Peach Cobbler Factory | Dessert · Restaurant (service type not stated) · Bakery | Dessert · Bakery | 1055 Metropolitan Ave Suite 120 | open |
| The People's Market Elizabeth | Restaurant (service type not stated) · Café | Burgers · Coffee | 1609 Elizabeth Ave | open |
| The Royal Tot | Bar | 933 Louise Ave Ste 350 | open | |
| The Stanley | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 1961 E 7th St | open | |
| The Village Grill | Casual dining · Bar | Greek | open | |
| The Warmack | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Asian | 1226 Central Ave Ste A | open |
| The Wine Vault Elizabeth | Bar | 401 Hawthorne Ln | open | |
| The Yard Milkshake Bar The Yard Milkshake Bar | Dessert · Juice, smoothie, tea | Ice cream / frozen desserts · Juice / smoothies | 1942 E 7th St #102 | open |
| Thirsty Beaver Saloon | Bar | 1225 Central Ave | open | |
| Tropical Grille Clt Mathews Llc | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 1605 Elizabeth Ave | open | |
| Tropical Smoothie Cafe Tropical Smoothie Cafe | Juice, smoothie, tea · Quick service · Café | Juice / smoothies · Coffee | 601 S Kings Dr | open |
| TSAOCAA 朝茶 Tea Cafe | Juice, smoothie, tea · Café | Tea / bubble tea · Coffee | 1204 Central Ave #102 | open |
| Two Scoops Creamery Two Scoops Creamery | Dessert | Ice cream / frozen desserts · Dessert | 913 Central Ave | open |
| Uncle Maddio's Pizza | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Chicken / wings · Pizza | 345 S Kings Dr | open |
| Viva Chicken Viva Chicken | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Peruvian · Latin American (other) · Chicken / wings | 1617 Elizabeth Ave | open |
| Vivace Italian Restaurant | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Italian | 1100 Metropolitan Ave Ste 100 Bldg E | open |
| Waterbean Coffee Waterbean Coffee | Restaurant (service type not stated) · Coffee shop · Café | Coffee | 1111 Metropolitan Ave #160 | open |
| Wendy's | Quick service · Restaurant (service type not stated) | Burgers · Sandwiches | 715 Charlottetowne Ave | open |
| Wheelz Pizza | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Pizza · Italian | 901 S Kings Dr #150 | open |
| Which Wich Superior Sandwiches | Other | Sandwiches | 1055 Metropolitan Ave Ste 140 | open |
| White Duck Taco Shop | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Mexican | 1020 E 10th St Ste 3 | open |
| Wow! Factor Cake Studio | Bakery | Bakery | 909 Central Ave | open |
| Bigbran Corporation | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Burgers | 1228 E Morehead St Ste 100 | closed |
| I Love Juice Bar - Plaza Midwood | Juice, smoothie, tea | Juice / smoothies | 1204 Central Ave Ste 100 | closed |
| Passion8 | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 1523 Elizabeth Ave | closed |
Restaurant establishments over time
| Year | All food service | Restaurants | Full-service | Limited-service | Snack & beverage | Bars | Industry codes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1994 | 43 | 42 | — | — | — | 1 | SIC1987 |
| 1995 | 42 | 41 | — | — | — | 1 | SIC1987 |
| 1996 | 45 | 43 | — | — | — | 2 | SIC1987 |
| 1997 | 63 | 62 | — | — | — | 1 | SIC1987 |
| 1998 | 74 | 69 | 37 | 28 | 3 | 2 | NAICS1997 |
| 1999 | 70 | 65 | 36 | 26 | 3 | 2 | NAICS1997 |
| 2000 | 74 | 69 | 37 | 30 | 2 | 2 | NAICS1997 |
| 2001 | 65 | 57 | 30 | 25 | 2 | 2 | NAICS1997 |
| 2002 | 61 | 53 | 27 | 23 | 2 | 4 | NAICS1997 |
| 2003 | 58 | 52 | 26 | 23 | 3 | 3 | NAICS2002 |
| 2004 | 62 | 54 | 27 | 26 | 1 | 3 | NAICS2002 |
| 2005 | 68 | 60 | 31 | 26 | 3 | 2 | NAICS2002 |
| 2006 | 62 | 54 | 31 | 21 | 2 | 4 | NAICS2002 |
| 2007 | 65 | 60 | 30 | 24 | 6 | 3 | NAICS2002 |
| 2008 | 66 | 61 | 30 | 24 | 7 | 3 | NAICS2007 |
| 2009 | 71 | 66 | 34 | 24 | 8 | 2 | NAICS2007 |
| 2010 | 81 | 70 | 37 | 25 | 7 | 6 | NAICS2007 |
| 2011 | 76 | 66 | 34 | 23 | 8 | 4 | NAICS2007 |
| 2012 | 82 | 72 | 35 | 28 | 9 | 3 | NAICS2012 |
| 2013 | 82 | 72 | 35 | 29 | 8 | 4 | NAICS2012 |
| 2014 | 82 | 71 | 35 | 28 | 8 | 4 | NAICS2012 |
| 2015 | 79 | 70 | 36 | 25 | 9 | 3 | NAICS2012 |
| 2016 | 78 | 69 | 33 | 25 | 11 | 3 | NAICS2012 |
| 2017 | 80 | 73 | 38 | 22 | 13 | — | NAICS2017 |
| 2018 | 80 | 72 | 37 | 23 | 12 | 3 | NAICS2017 |
| 2019 | 79 | 72 | 36 | 24 | 12 | 3 | NAICS2017 |
| 2020 | 79 | 71 | 33 | 25 | 13 | 4 | NAICS2017 |
| 2021 | 73 | 66 | 31 | 25 | 10 | 3 | NAICS2017 |
| 2022 | 77 | 70 | 35 | 26 | 9 | 3 | NAICS2022 |
| 2023 | 73 | 61 | 31 | 23 | 7 | 6 | NAICS2022 |