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Mattie’s Diner Makes It’s Return To Charlotte Food Scene This Week!

Finally, some good news to start your Monday with. A favorite Charlotte restaurant is re-opening after a long 6 years- Mattie’s Diner! Do you remember the one that used to…

Mattie's Diner Charlotte

A classic American diner

Finally, some good news to start your Monday with. A favorite Charlotte restaurant is re-opening after a long 6 years- Mattie's Diner! Do you remember the one that used to be across from the Music Factory? That tasted so good after a show at The Fillmore? That's the one!

Today, Mattie's Diner new location opens at 3100 The Plaza in Charlotte. But don't worry the same building is there, along with some additional seating and outdoor space.

When the restaurant closed its doors for the AvidXchange construction they said they would be back, and that day is finally here. The menu will still feature favorite items such as milkshakes, breakfast (all day of course) fried hot dogs, meatloaf, and your classic diner favorites. Expect the menu to feature some new editions as well including vegan options.

Mattie’s Diner will be open from 7 a.m. to 9 p.m. every day.

It's barely Monday afternoon but I'm already daydreaming about the weekend. And one of my favorite things to do on the weekends? Brunch. You can satisfy your sweet tooth, enjoy something savory, and hello day drinking mimosas. It's the perfect combination. Especially when it's also filled with friends. And while I have some classic go-to places for brunch I love to try new places as well. But in a city like Charlotte with so many brunch spots, it can be overwhelming to know where to try next. It seems like every day somewhere new is opening. Some places that are considered hot spots have multi-hour waits no matter what time you go.

So let me offer you at least a little help. I went to OpenTable.com to figure out what Charlotte has rated as the best brunch in town. Some would have made my list, others I don't necessarily think of as brunch, and a few I'm adding to my list to try! This list features a variety of cuisines not just your typical pancakes, eggs, and waffles. Locations vary from South Carolina to South Park to the lake and many places in between.

Top 20 Charlotte Brunch Spots According To Open Table:

1. Yunta

Neighborhood: Dilworth

Cuisine: Peruvian, Japanese

Rating: 4.9 stars

Reviews: 29

2. Copper

Neighborhood: Dilwoth

Cuisine: Indian

Rating: 4.8

Reviews: 1718

3. Kounter

Neighborhood: Rock Hill

Cuisine: American

Rating: 4.8

Reviews: 692

4. Alchemy at C3Lab

Neighborhood: Southend

Cuisine: Contemporary American

Rating: 4.4

Reviews: 728

5. Novanta Pizzeria Napoletana

Neighborhood: Mooresville

Cuisine: Italian

Rating: 4.8

Reviews: 162

6. Cafe Monte

Neighborhood: South Park

Cuisine: French

Rating: 4.8

Reviews: 4762

7. Rooster's Wood-Fired Kitchen - South Park

Neighborhood: South Park (also an Uptown location)

Cuisine: European

Rating: 4.8

Reviews: 2244

8. Smelly Cat Coffee

Neighborhood: NoDa

Cuisine: Cafe

Rating: 5

Reviews: 2

9. Lincoln Street Kitchen & Cocktails

Neighborhood: Southend

Cuisine: Contemporary American

Rating: 4.7

Reviews: 166

Neighborhood: Huntersville (also have locations at Arboretum and Southend)

Cuisine: American

Rating: 4.6

Reviews: 644

11. Bulla Gastrobar

Neighborhood: South Park

Cuisine: Spanish

Rating: 4.7

Reviews: 1558

12. Mariposa

Neighborhood: Uptown

Cuisine: Global

Rating: 4.7

Reviews: 207

13. Indaco

Neighborhood: Southend

Cuisine: Italian

Rating: 4.7

Reviews: 451

14. New South Kitchen & Bar

Neighborhood: Arboretum

Cuisine: Southern

Rating: 4.7

Reviews: 998

15. BLT Steak

Neighborhood: Uptown

Cuisine: Steakhouse

Rating: 4.7

Reviews: 1859

16. The Jimmy

Neighborhood: Myer Park

Cuisine: Mediterranean

Rating: 4.7

Reviews: 195

17. The Local Room

Neighborhood: Concord

Cuisine: American

Rating: 4.7

Reviews: 326

18. North Italia

Neighborhood: South End

Cuisine: Italian

Rating: 4.7

Reviews: 720

19. Napa at Kingsley

Neighborhood: Fort Mill

Cuisine: French American

Rating: 4.7

Review: 1765

20. Red Rocks

Neighborhood: South Park (locations also in Huntersville and RedStone)

Cuisine: American

Rating: 4.6

Reviews: 2227

Melanie Day is a graduate of North Carolina State University. She has worked for Beasley since 2012 in a variety of behind-the-scenes roles in both digital and promotions. Melanie writes about a diverse range of topics some of her favorites include travel, restaurants, Taylor Swift, and college athletics. When not at work you'll find her at a country concert or NC State sporting event.