BMIE Market 28213
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina · ZCTA boundaries as of 2020
Profile
| Population (current estimate) | 45,904 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimate ±2,676 · American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates · ACS 5-Year 2024 (2020-2024) ZCTA · B01003_001E · on 2020 boundaries · retrieved 2026-09-05 |
|---|---|
| Households | 18,636 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimate ±1,021 · 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 | 37,309 2010 Census count · Decennial Census · Census Gazetteer ZCTA 2010 · POP10 · on 2010 boundaries · retrieved 2026-09-04 |
| Housing units | 15,784 2010 Census count · Decennial Census · Census Gazetteer ZCTA 2010 · HU10 · on 2010 boundaries · retrieved 2026-09-04 |
| Median household income | $58,146 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimate ±5,793 · American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates · ACS 5-Year 2024 (2020-2024) ZCTA · B19013_001E · on 2020 boundaries · retrieved 2026-09-05 |
| Median age | 32.5 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimate ±2 · 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 | $1,444 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimate ±46 · 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 | $282,900 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimate ±20,060 · American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates · ACS 5-Year 2024 (2020-2024) ZCTA · B25077_001E · on 2020 boundaries · retrieved 2026-09-05 |
| Land area | 14.2 sq mi Census Gazetteer 2020 |
| Restaurants | 74 2023 · U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns 2023 detail (NAICS2022) · by USPS ZIP 28213 |
| Restaurants per 10,000 residents | 15.8 DERIVED: 2010 restaurants (ZIP) ÷ 2010 Census population (ZCTA) · different years, stated as such |
| Restaurant growth, 5-year | +15.6% DERIVED: 2018 → 2023, ZIP Code Business Patterns restaurants |
| Restaurant growth, 10-year | +25.4% DERIVED: 2013 → 2023, ZIP Code Business Patterns restaurants |
| Restaurant growth, 20-year | +42.3% DERIVED: 2003 → 2023, ZIP Code Business Patterns restaurants |
| Restaurant growth, Longest on file | +76.2% DERIVED: 1994 → 2023, ZIP Code Business Patterns restaurants |
| Projected restaurants, 2028 | 82 (range 78–86) FORECAST · linear trend v1 fitted to 2013–2023 (11 points, +1.6 per year, r² 0.92) · 80% range · confidence High · momentum, not a guarantee |
| Projected population, 5 years ahead | Needs more ACS years on file |
| BMIE Market Score | 66 / 100 MODELED · bmie_market_score v1 · confidence High · why? |
| Consumer Market Score | 68 / 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 | 69 / 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 28213. Projection: linear trend v1, fitted 2013–2023, +1.6 restaurants per year, r² 0.92, confidence High.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: 66 (High confidence)
| Component | Value | Rank | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Consumer Market Score | 68.3 | 68 | 40% | +27.3 |
| Restaurant Opportunity Score | 60.5 | 61 | 35% | +21.2 |
| Market Momentum Score | 69.2 | 69 | 25% | +17.3 |
Consumer Market Score: 68 (High confidence)
| Component | Value | Rank | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population (ACS) | 45,904 | 96 | 40% | +38.4 |
| Median household income (ACS) | 58,146 | 26 | 40% | +10.6 |
| Households (ACS) | 18,636 | 97 | 20% | +19.3 |
Restaurant Opportunity Score: 61 (High confidence)
| Component | Value | Rank | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10-year restaurant growth | 25.4 | 68 | 35% | +23.8 |
| Restaurants per 10,000 residents (lower = more room) | 16.1 | 49 | 25% | +12.2 |
| Population (ACS) | 45,904 | 96 | 20% | +19.2 |
| Median household income (ACS) | 58,146 | 26 | 20% | +5.3 |
Market Momentum Score: 69 (High confidence)
| Component | Value | Rank | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5-year restaurant growth | 15.6 | 74 | 50% | +36.8 |
| 10-year restaurant growth | 25.4 | 68 | 30% | +20.4 |
| 20-year restaurant growth | 42.3 | 60 | 20% | +11.9 |
A high score is a statistical position among all U.S. ZCTAs, not a prediction that a restaurant will succeed.
Restaurants on file (167)
By cuisine
Mexican 26 · American 22 · Latin American (other) 17 · Pizza 15 · Coffee 13 · Sandwiches 11 · Bakery 9 · Chicken / wings 8 · Ice cream / frozen desserts 8 · Asian 7 · Seafood 7 · Burgers 6 · Cajun, Creole, Southern 6 · Dessert 6 · Japanese 6 · Juice / smoothies 4 · Sushi 4 · Chinese 3 · Healthy / salads / bowls 3 · Indian 3 · Southwestern / Tex-Mex 3 · Vietnamese 3 · African 2 · Caribbean 2 · Italian 2 · Mediterranean 2 · Middle Eastern 2 · Tea / bubble tea 2 · BBQ 1 · Breakfast 1 · Greek 1 · Halal / kosher 1 · Steakhouse 1 · Vegetarian 1
By type
Restaurant (service type not stated) 109 · Quick service 23 · Bar 22 · Casual dining 17 · Bakery 12 · Dessert 12 · Coffee shop 11 · Food truck 8 · Juice, smoothie, tea 6 · Café 5 · Specialty food shop 3 · Other 3 · Brewery / taproom 1 · Buffet 1 · Delivery-focused 1 · Fast casual 1
| Name | Type | Cuisine | Address | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Al Chile Sport Bar | Bar | Mexican | 6701 N Tryon St | open |
| Amalfi's Pizza 'N' Pasta | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Pizza | 8542 University City Blvd | open |
| America's Best Wings - Charlotte | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Chicken / wings | 9630 University City Blvd Ste Q | open |
| American Deli American DELI | Quick service · Specialty food shop | Sandwiches · American | 5430 N Tryon St | open |
| Angela's Deli | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 5035 N Tryon St | open | |
| Antojitos Mexicanos Victoria -Restaurante | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Mexican | 5025 N Tryon St | open |
| Appalachia Cookie Co | Bakery | Bakery | 850 | open |
| Arby's | Quick service · Restaurant (service type not stated) | Sandwiches | 9518 University City Blvd | open |
| Asian Garden | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Asian | 2925 E W T Harris Blvd | open |
| Baskin-Robbins | Dessert · Coffee shop · Restaurant (service type not stated) | Ice cream / frozen desserts · Coffee | 5605 N Tryon St | open |
| Bimbo Bakeries USA | Bakery | Bakery | 210 E Arrowhead Dr | open |
| Blue Rock Brewery | Bar · Brewery / taproom | 438 Blue Rock Dr | open | |
| Boba Express Llc | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 10039 University City Blvd Ste L | open | |
| Bojangles' Bojangles | Quick service | Chicken / wings · Cajun, Creole, Southern | 1101 W. Sugar Creek | open |
| Boston Market | Restaurant (service type not stated) | American | 1001 Chancellor Park Dr | open |
| Bread & Kabob | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 10221 University City Blvd | open | |
| Brothers Freight Management | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 6924 Orr Rd | open | |
| Buffalo Eatz | Restaurant (service type not stated) | American | 5015 N Tryon St Ste 116 | open |
| C'mees Barbecue and soul food | Restaurant (service type not stated) | BBQ · African | 103 Eastway Dr | open |
| Cafe 49 Ice Cream and Halal Pizzeria | Restaurant (service type not stated) · Fast casual · Dessert · Café | Pizza · Mediterranean · Chicken / wings · Sandwiches · Ice cream / frozen desserts · Healthy / salads / bowls · Coffee · American | 10221 University City Blvd | open |
| Captain D's Captain D's | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Seafood · American | 123 Eastway Dr | open |
| Carolina Soul Food | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Cajun, Creole, Southern | 602 W Sugar Creek Rd | open |
| Carolina Wings | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Chicken / wings | 8650 University City Blvd | open |
| Charlotte 2, NC American Deli | Quick service | 5430 North Tryon St. Suite #16, Charlotte, NC 28213, United States | open | |
| Chick-fil-A | Quick service · Restaurant (service type not stated) | 8428 University Blvd | open | |
| Choice Indian Restaurant | Restaurant (service type not stated) · Casual dining | Indian · American | 8109 University City Blvd C | open |
| Chopsticks | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Chinese · Asian | 10039 University City Blvd | open |
| Cicis Pizza | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Pizza | 10900 University City Blvd | open |
| City Grill & Wings - University City Grill & Wings | Casual dining · Restaurant (service type not stated) · Bar | American | 1001 Chancellor Park Dr | open |
| Cocos Locos | Dessert | Ice cream / frozen desserts · Dessert | 4801 N Tryon St | open |
| Coffee & Cream By EV Cafe | Café · Dessert · Coffee shop | Coffee · Ice cream / frozen desserts | 10032 University City Blvd | open |
| Coffee Cone Cafe | Coffee shop | Coffee | 9620 University City Blvd Ste A | open |
| Cottage Restaurant | Restaurant (service type not stated) · Casual dining | Latin American (other) · American | 6701 N Tryon St D | open |
| Crab Du Jour UNCC Cajun Seafood & Bar | Bar | Seafood · Cajun, Creole, Southern | 1015 Chancellor Park Dr | open |
| Delish Cakery | Bakery · Dessert | Bakery · Dessert | 3425 Back Creek Church Rd | open |
| Dely Pizza | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Pizza | 5015 N Tryon St | open |
| Dino's Family Restaurant | Restaurant (service type not stated) | American | 350 E Sugar Creek Rd | open |
| Domino's Domino's Pizza | Delivery-focused · Quick service | Pizza | 9630 University City Blvd Suite F | open |
| Don Pedro Mexican Restaurant | Restaurant (service type not stated) · Bar | Mexican | 1009 Chancellor Park Dr | open |
| Dragon Court | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Chinese | 4520 N Tryon St | open |
| Dubai Grills & Pizza | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Pizza · Middle Eastern · Mediterranean | 1001 E W.T. Harris Blvd | open |
| Dubai Hookah Lounge | Bar | 1001 E W.T. Harris Blvd Ste q | open | |
| Dunkin' Dunkin' | Bakery · Juice, smoothie, tea · Dessert · Coffee shop | Dessert · Juice / smoothies · Coffee | 8509 University City Blvd | open |
| Dunkin' Donuts | Coffee shop · Restaurant (service type not stated) · Dessert · Bakery | Coffee · Dessert | 10925 University City Blvd Wilcohess | open |
| Ecuador En Charlotte NC. | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 815 willow heaven ln Charlotte NC 2862 | open | |
| Eighty Eights CLT | Bar · Coffee shop | Coffee | 4237 Raleigh St | open |
| El indomable sport bar oficial | Bar | Mexican | 225 E Sugar Creek Rd | open |
| El Perro Caliente | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 4300 N Tryon St | open | |
| El Taco Veloz | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Mexican · Latin American (other) | 6701 N Tryon St | open |
| El Tropico Restaurant | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Mexican · Latin American (other) | 4335 N Tryon St | open |
| Ely Taqueria | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Mexican · Latin American (other) | 5100 N Tryon St | open |
| Ely Tortilleria | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Mexican · Latin American (other) | 6301 N Tryon St | open |
| Father Sam's Bakery | Bakery | Bakery | 1805 Lucas Ln | open |
| Fiesta Michoacana | Juice, smoothie, tea | Mexican · Southwestern / Tex-Mex · Juice / smoothies | 5015 N Tryon St | open |
| Fonda Las Cazuelas | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Mexican · Latin American (other) | 5130 N Tryon St | open |
| Forever Saddity | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 10901 University City Blvd | open | |
| Gourmet Subs Of Charlotte, Llc. | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 10032 University City Blvd Ste A | open | |
| Guatemalteca Panaderia y Restaurante | Bakery | Latin American (other) · Bakery | 6132 N Tryon St | open |
| Halal Food Cart | Quick service | Halal / kosher · Middle Eastern | 9430 University City Blvd | open |
| Hanaya Garden Japanese Grill | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Japanese · Asian | 9630 University City Blvd | open |
| Harbor Inn Seafood Restaurant | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Seafood · American | 8805 University E Dr | open |
| Hello Parce | Restaurant (service type not stated) · Casual dining | Latin American (other) · American | 4554 N Tryon St | open |
| Hole In The Wall Crab Shack | Food truck · Restaurant (service type not stated) | Seafood | 10022 University City Blvd | open |
| Honest Indian Vegetarian Restaurant | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Indian · Vegetarian | 8109 University City Blvd | open |
| Hungry Howies Pizza | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Pizza | 8816 University East Dr Ste B | open |
| Hunt Brothers Pizza | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Pizza | 6201 N Tryon St | open |
| Ishi | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Japanese | 8205 University City Blvd # 8129 | open |
| J & J Tavern | Bar · Casual dining | 12025 University City Blvd | open | |
| Jackson's Java | Coffee shop | Coffee | 8640 University City Blvd | open |
| Jimmy John's Jimmy John's | Quick service · Specialty food shop | Sandwiches | 10032 University City Blvd Suite A | open |
| Jocks & Jills Sports Grill | Restaurant (service type not stated) · Casual dining · Bar | 1009 Chancellor Park Dr | open | |
| Kabuto Japanese Steak House | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Steakhouse · Sushi · Japanese | 1001 E W T Harris Blvd | open |
| KFC KFC | Quick service · Restaurant (service type not stated) | Chicken / wings | 4601 N Tryon St | open |
| KFC KFC | Quick service · Restaurant (service type not stated) | Chicken / wings | 1045 W Sugar Creek Rd | open |
| King Tut Hookah Lounge | Bar | 9620 University City Blvd | open | |
| KLK GRILL | Quick service | 8101 University City Blvd | open | |
| Kouture Lounge 3148 Freedom Dr | Bar | 7801 University City Blvd | open | |
| Kupkake Kouture Charlotte, Llc | Bakery · Dessert | Dessert | 8125 Old Concord Rd Ste C | open |
| Kwality Ice Cream & Bakers | Dessert | Ice cream / frozen desserts | 10039 University City Blvd Ste Q | open |
| La Zima Bar | Bar · Restaurant (service type not stated) | Mexican | 111 Eastway Dr | open |
| Las Lupitas | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Mexican | 5210 N Tryon St | open |
| Las Mamacitas | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Mexican | 215 E Sugar Creek Rd | open |
| Le's Sandwiches & Café | Restaurant (service type not stated) · Café | Vietnamese · Sandwiches · Coffee | 217 E Sugar Creek Rd | open |
| Legacy Lounge Clt | Bar · Casual dining | 4701 N Tryon St | open | |
| Lempira Restaurant Lempira Restaurant - South Blvd. | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Latin American (other) · Mexican | 140 Eastway Dr | open |
| Leo’s 49 Sports Bar | Bar | 7801 University City Blvd | open | |
| Little Caesars Pizza Little Caesars | Quick service · Restaurant (service type not stated) | Pizza | 10223 University City Blvd | open |
| Macado's | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Burgers · Sandwiches | 8650 University City Blvd | open |
| Marco's Pizza Marco's Pizza | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Pizza · Italian | 8542 University City Blvd | open |
| Mary’s Mexican Restaurant | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Mexican | 118 Tom Hunter Rd D | open |
| McDonald's McDonald's | Quick service · Restaurant (service type not stated) | Burgers | 5635 N. Tryon St. | open |
| McDonald's McDonald's | Quick service · Restaurant (service type not stated) | Burgers | 1201 W Sugar Creek Rd | open |
| McDonald's McDonald's | Quick service · Restaurant (service type not stated) | Burgers | 8121 University City Blvd | open |
| MICH Tocumbo CLT | Dessert | Ice cream / frozen desserts · Dessert | 6301 N Tryon St | open |
| Moe's Southwest Grill Moe's Southwest Grill | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Southwestern / Tex-Mex · Mexican | 8536 University City Blvd | open |
| Monterrey Mexican Restaurant | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Mexican · Latin American (other) | 1001 E W.T. Harris Blvd suite A | open |
| Mr. Seafood | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Seafood | 5430 N Tryon St Ste 1 | open |
| My Bento Asian Diner | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Chinese · Asian | 8640 University City Blvd | open |
| Nana's Fastfood And Seafood | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Seafood | 520 W Sugar Creek Rd | open |
| Nanas Grazing & Bites Co | Bakery | Bakery | 10431 Katie Creek Ct | open |
| NC Tavern | Casual dining · Restaurant (service type not stated) · Bar | 8225 University City Blvd | open | |
| Nekter Juice Bar | Juice, smoothie, tea | Juice / smoothies | 201 E Arrowhead Dr | open |
| New China Restaurant | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 5100 N Tryon St | open | |
| O'Charley's | Restaurant (service type not stated) | American | 8420 University City Blvd | open |
| Panaderia Don Ramon | Bakery | Bakery | 5015 N Tryon St | open |
| Panaderia Odalys Panadería y Pastelería Odalys | Bakery · Restaurant (service type not stated) | Bakery | 6301 N Tryon St #118 | open |
| Papa Murphy's Take 'N' Bake Pizza | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Pizza | 8640 University City Blvd A-03 | open |
| Party Locos Tacos 2 | Food truck | 5542 N Tryon St | open | |
| Passage To India Indian Cuisine | Restaurant (service type not stated) · Casual dining | Indian · American | 9510 University City Blvd | open |
| Pho Daravan Restaurant | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Vietnamese | 4520 N Tryon St Ste 6 | open |
| Pisces Sushi Bar & Lounge | Bar | Japanese · Sushi | 2602 Hartley Hills Dr | open |
| Pizza Hut Pizza Hut | Quick service · Restaurant (service type not stated) | Pizza | 850 Chancellor Park Dr | open |
| Pizza Prime Pizza Prime - A Maior Rede de Brasileira de Pizzarias | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Pizza · Italian | 4837 N Tryon St | open |
| Pollo al carbon Los Mocanos | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 4343 N Tryon St | open | |
| Pollo Royal Pollo Royal | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Mexican · Chicken / wings · Latin American (other) | 4517 N Tryon St | open |
| Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen | Quick service | Chicken / wings · Cajun, Creole, Southern | 11858 University City Blvd | open |
| Ps & Jy Llc | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 9510 University City Blvd Ste 101 | open | |
| Pupusa 503 | Specialty food shop · Quick service | Latin American (other) · Sandwiches | 850 Chancellor Park Dr | open |
| Que Rico Parce Colombian Street Food | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Latin American (other) | 4554 N Tryon St | open |
| Quidley's Delight | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Caribbean · American | 10901 University City Blvd | open |
| R J Gators | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 8225 University City Blvd | open | |
| Raspados Jalisco Raspados Jalisco | Dessert · Restaurant (service type not stated) · Casual dining | Ice cream / frozen desserts · American | 5015 N Tryon St | open |
| Rincon caribeno Clt | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Caribbean · Latin American (other) | 127 W Sugar Creek Rd | open |
| River Buffet & Grill | Buffet · Restaurant (service type not stated) · Casual dining · Bar | 8215 University City Blvd | open | |
| Roasted Tinto Coffee & Bakery | Juice, smoothie, tea | Latin American (other) · Juice / smoothies | 4554 N Tryon St | open |
| Samoha African Cuisine | Restaurant (service type not stated) · Casual dining | African · American | 602 W Sugar Creek Rd | open |
| Sandwich Construction Co | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Pizza | 7801 University City Blvd | open |
| SideQuest Cafe | Café · Juice, smoothie, tea · Coffee shop | Coffee · Tea / bubble tea | 8909 Avebury Dr | open |
| South 21 Jr | Other | Sandwiches | 6920 N Tryon St | open |
| South 21 Junior Family Restaurant | Casual dining | American · Burgers | 6920 N Tryon St | open |
| Starbucks | Coffee shop · Restaurant (service type not stated) | Coffee | 8120 University City Blvd | open |
| Starbucks Starbucks | Coffee shop · Café · Bakery | Coffee · Bakery | 8420 University City Blvd 100 | open |
| Strong nutrition wellness center | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Healthy / salads / bowls | 7027 Orr Rd | open |
| Stylus Soundlounge | Casual dining · Bar | Japanese · Sushi | 4110 Raleigh St | open |
| Subway | Other | Sandwiches | 8552 University City Blvd | open |
| Subway Subway | Restaurant (service type not stated) · Quick service | Sandwiches | 9201 University Blvd., Cone University Building | open |
| Subway | Other | Sandwiches | 8008 Harris Station Blvd | open |
| Taco Bell Taco Bell | Quick service | Mexican | 1045 W Sugar Creek Rd | open |
| Tacos Don Sammy #2 | Quick service · Restaurant (service type not stated) · Casual dining | American | 4900 N Tryon St | open |
| Tacos La Chulada | Food truck · Restaurant (service type not stated) | Mexican | 5216 Springview Rd | open |
| Tacos la Costena | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Mexican | 4540 N Tryon St | open |
| Taqueria El Tri | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Mexican · Latin American (other) | 4300 N Tryon St | open |
| Taqueria Medina | Food truck | Mexican · Southwestern / Tex-Mex | 5736 N Tryon St | open |
| Taqueria Toluca | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Mexican · Latin American (other) | 4801 N Tryon St | open |
| Taste of MaN DiNo’s | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 4700 N Tryon St | open | |
| Tealicious Banh Mi & Boba | Juice, smoothie, tea | Vietnamese · Tea / bubble tea · Asian | 850 Chancellor Park Dr | open |
| Tequilas Tacos and Bar | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Mexican | 8650 University City Blvd | open |
| The Akropolis Cafe | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Greek | 8500 University City Blvd | open |
| The Crab Cracker | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Seafood · Cajun, Creole, Southern · American | 8640 University City Blvd | open |
| The Ghost Food truck | Food truck · Restaurant (service type not stated) | BP gas station, 10022 University City Blvd | open | |
| The Goal Sports Bar | Bar · Casual dining | 7801 University City Blvd | open | |
| The Mexican Medusa | Food truck · Restaurant (service type not stated) | Mexican | 6024 N Tryon St | open |
| The Original Falafel Factory (food Truck) | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 10022 University City Blvd | open | |
| The Original Tryon House Restaurant | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Cajun, Creole, Southern · American | 130 Eastway Dr | open |
| Tiki Tropical Treats Italian Ice | Dessert · Restaurant (service type not stated) · Food truck | Ice cream / frozen desserts | 13700 Riding Hill Ave | open |
| Toppers Pizza Toppers Pizza | Quick service · Restaurant (service type not stated) | Pizza | 9510-104 University City Blvd | open |
| Tropix | Bar | 4701 N Tryon St | open | |
| Truc Vietnamese Cuisine | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Asian | 4520 N Tryon St | open |
| Two Amigos | Food truck | 6401 N Tryon St Ste B | open | |
| UNC Charlotte Dining Services | Restaurant (service type not stated) · Casual dining | American · Breakfast | 9201 University City Blvd | open |
| Vitality Bowls | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Healthy / salads / bowls | 10032 University City Blvd | open |
| Wendy's Wendy's | Quick service | Burgers · American | 10235 University City Dr. | open |
| Xo Lounge | Bar | 850 Chancellor Park Dr | open | |
| ZENSHI Handcrafted Sushi Zenshi Sushi | Coffee shop · Restaurant (service type not stated) | Japanese · Coffee · Sushi · Asian | 8600 University City Blvd | open |
| Hardee's | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Burgers | 8428 University City Blvd | closed |
| Lan Bakery | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 4520 N Tryon St | closed | |
| Wendy's | Quick service | 1110 W Sugar Creek Rd | closed |
Restaurant establishments over time
| Year | All food service | Restaurants | Full-service | Limited-service | Snack & beverage | Bars | Industry codes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1994 | 46 | 42 | — | — | — | 4 | SIC1987 |
| 1995 | 47 | 43 | — | — | — | 4 | SIC1987 |
| 1996 | 46 | 42 | — | — | — | 4 | SIC1987 |
| 1997 | 54 | 52 | — | — | — | 2 | SIC1987 |
| 1998 | 54 | 51 | 25 | 25 | 1 | 2 | NAICS1997 |
| 1999 | 52 | 49 | 26 | 22 | 1 | 2 | NAICS1997 |
| 2000 | 58 | 54 | 31 | 21 | 2 | 2 | NAICS1997 |
| 2001 | 56 | 54 | 33 | 20 | 1 | 1 | NAICS1997 |
| 2002 | 52 | 50 | 23 | 25 | 2 | 1 | NAICS1997 |
| 2003 | 54 | 52 | 26 | 24 | 1 | 1 | NAICS2002 |
| 2004 | 58 | 53 | 27 | 23 | 2 | 2 | NAICS2002 |
| 2005 | 56 | 51 | 27 | 21 | 2 | 2 | NAICS2002 |
| 2006 | 58 | 53 | 27 | 23 | 2 | 1 | NAICS2002 |
| 2007 | 62 | 55 | 24 | 28 | 2 | 4 | NAICS2002 |
| 2008 | 60 | 55 | 25 | 27 | 2 | 3 | NAICS2007 |
| 2009 | 63 | 58 | 28 | 27 | 3 | 4 | NAICS2007 |
| 2010 | 63 | 59 | 27 | 30 | 2 | 3 | NAICS2007 |
| 2011 | 61 | 57 | 24 | 30 | 3 | 3 | NAICS2007 |
| 2012 | 58 | 56 | 24 | 29 | 3 | 1 | NAICS2012 |
| 2013 | 60 | 59 | 25 | 30 | 4 | — | NAICS2012 |
| 2014 | 60 | 59 | 27 | 28 | 4 | — | NAICS2012 |
| 2015 | 63 | 60 | 25 | 31 | 4 | 2 | NAICS2012 |
| 2016 | 63 | 62 | 25 | 31 | 5 | 1 | NAICS2012 |
| 2017 | 72 | 67 | 29 | 32 | 4 | 3 | NAICS2017 |
| 2018 | 69 | 64 | 28 | 31 | 4 | 4 | NAICS2017 |
| 2019 | 73 | 67 | 29 | 31 | 6 | 5 | NAICS2017 |
| 2020 | 70 | 66 | 31 | 29 | 5 | 3 | NAICS2017 |
| 2021 | 78 | 71 | 32 | 32 | 6 | 4 | NAICS2017 |
| 2022 | 78 | 73 | 30 | 37 | 5 | 3 | NAICS2022 |
| 2023 | 80 | 74 | 27 | 39 | 7 | — | NAICS2022 |