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A popular spot in South End, Bland Street Station offers riders a variety of cultural and culinary experiences just a short walk away. Just a five-minute walk from the station, the RailYard provides Class A office space, along with ground level retail restaurants to check out.

Eat & Drink:

  • La Lima Sangucheria: A fast casual Peruvian sandwich restaurant bringing international fusion flavors to South End.
  • Rai Lay Thai: Rai Lay offers a delicious choice of authentic, traditional Thai street food, sushi, and an array of various Asian dishes, all hand selected from the freshest ingredients.
  • Einstein Bros. Bagels: Neighborhood bagel shop baking a variety of fresh bagels, plus sandwiches, and coffees.
  • Hellenic Greek Kitchen & Bar: Family-owned and operated Greek food with focus on quality, local ingredients.
  • Flower Child: Counter-service spot offering American health food with vegan, vegetarian, and paleo options.
  • The Salty Donut: The Salty Donut offers 6 seasonal donut flavors alongside 4 classic flavors, in addition to doggy donuts and other baked goods like cookies and ham and cheese rolls.
  • Hawthorne’s New York Pizza and Bar South End: Pizza joint hailing from New York
  • SushiHana: All-you-can-eat sushi and hibachi are the focus at this casual restaurant with a bar.
  • VINYL: VINYL is Charlotte’s destination for great music, quality craft drinks and globally inspired small plates. They have a killer sound system that belts out hits from legendary rock and hip hop artists, transporting you to a different time.
  • Wooden Robot Brewery: A 15-barrel urban farmhouse brewery that draws inspiration from traditional Belgian farmhouse breweries and the innovation of American craft brewing.
  • Folia: An intimate cocktail bar that combines artistry and craftsmanship in an indoor tropical oasis
  • Slate Charlotte: Play games and billiards, and drink craft cocktails, at Slate.
  • The Rose Honky Tonk: Bar with a country twist offering line dancing, live music, and karaoke, plus a food menu.
  • All American Pub: Roomy hangout for comfort eats & cocktails in a rustic-chic space with a patio & big-screen TVs.
  • Amos’ South End: Low-key music venue showcasing various genres from metal to pop, including cover & tribute bands.
  • The Gin Mill: Upbeat tavern offering a rooftop patio & live music, plus casual American eats & desserts.
  • Muraya: Casual restaurant showcasing Colombian fare along with brunch, small plates, and cocktails, plus live music.
  • Tavern on the Tracks: Buzzy hangout serving pub fare that's kicked up a notch & broadcasting local pro & college football.
  • STIR: STIR is the perfect restaurant to sip a cocktail over a dozen oysters, enjoy a night out, or meet for lunch. Located in the Rail Yard in South End, STIR is open for lunch, dinner, and weekend brunch.
  • PIE.ZAA: Late-night spot serving New York-style slices and pies in a casual setting.
  • Brigid’s Irish Pub: Relaxed, traditional pub featuring big-screen TV sports, Irish whiskey & daily specials.
  • Rhino Market and Deli Southend: Rhino Market is a neighborhood market, deli, and provisions shop. Shop from their wide selection of craft beers, wine, and snacks, or grab a sandwich or soup made there!
  • Vitality Bowls: Vitality Bowls is a Superfood Cafe serving up nutritious & delicious acai bowls, smoothies, fresh juice & more!
  • Babaloo Coffee Club: Cozy café in the heart of South End, serving empanadas, freddo cap & matcha
  • Bulldog Taproom/Social South End: This dog-friendly taproom serves beer, wine and liquor and has several TVs for you to catch the game in between your pool games.
  • Golden Cow Creamery: Modern ice cream parlor offering scratch-made scoops with inventive flavors & local ingredients.
  • Morelia Ice Cream Paletas: This Miami-born Mexican ice cream and ice pop shop features handcrafted, gourmet, customizable paletas made with all-natural ingredients
  • Wheatberry Bakeshop: A European-inspired bakery specializing in seasonal, locally sourced recipes.
  • Orosoko Sound Bar: Restaurant and cocktail lounge featuring a unique East vs. West menu, exquisite sound, comfortable acoustics and a team of gracious hosts, passionate in delivering inspired hospitality.
  • North Italia: North Italia is passionate about creating from-scratch favorites from North Italy, including handmade pastas and pizzas.
  • The Union: Neighborhood tavern offering a wide beer selection, bar games, DJs, and live entertainment.
  • Sushi Taku: Featuring all you can eat sushi or sushi a la carte
  • Matador Charlotte: Local bar chain serving classic & contemporary Mexican dishes, plus cocktails, in a stylish space.
  • Nikko Japanese Restaurant & Sushi Bar: Standard & unconventional Japanese dishes served in a sleek, modern setting with a clubby vibe.
  • Charlotte Beer Garden: Charlotte Beer Garden is a four-story restaurant offering the world's largest selection of draft beers, with 436 on tap!
  • Ruby Sunshine: Ruby Sunshine brings the unique flavors and hospitality of New Orleans to their all-day brunch and eye-opening cocktails.
  • Slingshot Social Game Club: Cavernous bar offering burgers, finger foods & beers, plus arcade games & bowling.

Shopping & Things to Do:

  • Glory Days Apparel: Lifestyle brand offering a range of clothing, including T-shirts, polos, and hoodies.
  • Design Within Reach: Discover modern furniture, accessories, and more at your Charlotte, NC Design Within Reach location.
  • Esita the Label: Vintage, sustainable fashion brand located at The Winnifred
  • Beem Light Sauna: Beem is an infrared light therapy, red light therapy, and chromotherapy saunas.
  • Hawk & Fade Barbershop: Barbershop offering haircuts and shaves, plus a space for community, conversation, and unwinding.
  • Elder Gallery of Contemporary Art: Elder Gallery represent a robust variety of contemporary artists, with a strong emphasis on fine glass art and paintings.