Interested in trying some new American spots in Charlotte? You're in luck: we've found the freshest businesses to fill the bill. Here are the newest places to check out the next time you're in the mood for American food.
Potbelly Sandwich Shop
4620 Piedmont Row Drive, Suite 140, South Park
Potbelly Sandwich Shop is a spot to score fast food, sandwiches and salads. According to its website, the chain began as a family-owned venture in 1977, and is now a franchise that populates more than 400 neighborhoods across the country.
Look for the Cuban: Tender, slow-roasted pulled pork and smoked ham with melted Swiss cheese, topped with crisp pickle slices and Potbelly mustard on multi-grain bread. Want a salad? The Mediterranean offers all-natural grilled chicken breast, artichoke hearts, chickpeas, roasted red peppers, crisp cucumbers, diced red onion, tomatoes, crumbled feta cheese and Italian seasoning on a bed of fresh romaine, iceberg lettuce and spinach.
Finish it all off with chocolate brownie cookies, a shake or a smoothie.
Yelp users are excited about Potbellly Sandwich Shop, which currently holds 4.5 stars out of three reviews on the site.
Kate T. noted, "I ordered the Turkey Club, but unfortunately they forgot the bacon, one of my favorite parts of the Club. However, the sandwich was great. Toasted to perfection with melted cheese and heated turkey. So good. The broccoli and cheese soup was good, but a little heavy or thicker than I prefer. Overall, I definitely enjoyed lunch and will be sure to check them out again! "
Yelper Sam P. wrote, "Great second location right next to South Park mall. Friendly staff always going the extra mile to satisfy customer needs. Recommend the Big Clubby sandwich and an Oreo milkshake!"
Potbelly Sandwich Shop is open from 10:30 a.m.–9 p.m. from Monday-Saturday and 11 a.m.–8 p.m. on Sunday.
Shake Shack
1605 East Woodlawn Rd., Freedom Park
Shake Shack is a fast food burger chain with businesses from coast to coast, as well as in international spots such as Bahrain, Japan and South Korea.
According to its website, all of Shake Shack's burgers are made with 100% all-natural Angus beef, with no hormones or antibiotics, and served on a non-GMO potato roll.
Check out its specialty ShackBurger, a single or double cheeseburger topped with lettuce, tomato and ShakeSauce.
Yelp users are feeling warm towards Shake Shack, which currently holds four stars out of 71 reviews on the site.
Yelper Christian J., who was one of the first people to visit Shake Shack on May 24, wrote, "The burgers were seasoned well and the fries were also fried perfectly and crispy. The ShakeShack sauce is tasty - looks like thousand island dressing but doesn't taste like that at all. The cheese for the cheese fries wasn't the greatest and clumped up kind of quickly. They have different burgers and they also offer hot dogs and chicken sandwiches. The restaurant is very casual and they have a patio that is dog friendly."
Yelper Melissa D. wrote, "I ordered the cheeseburger with the bacon and diced cherry peppers with crinkle fries. The burger was cooked to perfection and the fries were crispy and hot. Also, I'm not sure if it was just me, but I totally fell in love with the sweet tea there. The staff was super friendly and the restaurant was spacious and clean."
Shake Shack is open from 11 a.m. - 10 p.m. daily.
Famous Toastery
330 S. Tryon St., Uptown Charlotte
Famous Toastery Uptown is a breakfast and brunch chain that stretches from Virginia to Colorado. Breakfast specialties include huevos rancheros: Two eggs served any style over black beans, cheddar and feta cheese, and topped with cilantro, pico de gallo and avocado slices. On the lunch menu, check out the meatloaf sandwich, made with American cheese and yellow mustard on sourdough toast.
Famous Toastery currently holds 4.5 stars out of 13 reviews on Yelp, indicating a positive reception.
Yelper Vicki S., who reviewed Famous Toastery Uptown on May 12, wrote, "Great portion sizes and fresh ingredients. Came in for breakfast and got the burrito with turkey sausage. The burrito is jammed pack with veggies eggs, cheese and turkey sausage. It was $10 which is about on par for Uptown eating, but the burrito was big."
Chris T. noted, "It was my first time at the Famous Toastery and clearly won't be my last. I was greeted and seated immediately. Coffee and freshly-squeezed orange juice arrived immediately. Coffee was refilled as often as I wanted. I ordered the MBS omelet (mushroom, bacon and Swiss) which was out in under five minutes. Enough for two people for sure! Definitely worth trying when you're in Charlotte Uptown."
Famous Toastery Uptown is open from 7 a.m.–3 p.m. daily.
