(4/30/26) I needed a Rhino sandwich tonight and their Reuben was calling my name. I also picked up…read morea bag of harvest cheddar Sun Chips. Service was super fast as always. After a couple minutes my sandwich was ready. It's piping hot and tasty, just what I needed. The ambience is actually very good the earlier in the morning that you go.

Terrible travel day due to weather jacking up the schedule, so getting into Charlotte hours after I…read morewas supposed to be here and there's absolutely nothing open to get something 'real' to eat at midnight... except, RHINO Market! They were my saviors and I ordered a hot roast beef sandwich, which came wrapped in real deli paper, and the sandwich was very sizable and heavy and very tasty. So, Rhino hit a home run for me at midnight when it looked like it was game over... and now that'll get me through my 7-hour layover! Thank you, Rhino!

Rhino Market & Deli feels like the kind of neighborhood spot that every city wishes it had…read more This Wesley Heights location is one of my favorite easy stops in Charlotte. It's right on the way to my yoga studio, so it's perfect for a quick in-and-out lunch, but honestly, it's also the kind of place where you end up lingering longer than planned. My usual order is the ABLT on rye with Boar's Head applewood smoked bacon, avocado, lettuce, tomato, and mayo. Simple, fresh, and consistently delicious every single time. I almost always pair it with the Spinach Bacon salad loaded with spinach, cranberries, goat cheese, tomatoes, toasted pecans, and brown sugar peppered bacon. The portions are huge and definitely shareable. What makes Rhino special is that it's more than just a deli. It's part neighborhood market, part coffee shop, part beer and wine stop, and part community hangout. They've got local products, grab-and-go snacks, fresh sandwiches, beer on tap, wine, outdoor patio seating, and sometimes even live music. It reminds me of the small independent spots I used to love in the Bay Area around Burlingame, San Mateo, and Palo Alto. Relaxed, local, welcoming, and full of personality. The staff is always friendly, and the atmosphere feels genuinely Charlotte. Not overly polished. Not trying too hard. Just good food, good people, and a place that locals clearly love. And if you are visiting North Carolina, you absolutely have to try Cheerwine at least once. It's basically a Carolina rite of passage. Cherry soda lovers will probably be obsessed. Me personally? Not exactly my flavor profile, but people here drink it like water, so clearly they are onto something. Rhino Market is one of those places that makes a city feel like home. Life is too short to not eat well, Charlotte. Get out there.

Stopped into the Rhino Market and Deli for a quick lunch before working at the Duke's Mayo Bowl in…read moreearly January. The deli windows are located on the right side of the market area. You order at one window, grab an extra items, pay, then they'll call your name/number. Super easy. I ordered the Rhino Club described on the menu as: Boar's Head Branded Deluxe Ham, Lower Sodium Turkey, Applewood Smoked Bacon, provolone, bibb lettuce, tomato, dijon vin on choice of bread. The ordering and payment process was easy. I was solo so I took a seat at the bar area to eat. Sandwich looked good when I unwrapped it, large slices of toasted bread with fresh lettuce and tomato. The strangest thing was, on the left side of the sandwich were several slices of deli turkey rolled up. On the right side of the sandwich were several slices of deli ham rolled up. I hadn't seen a sandwich made like that before. It felt like half of a turkey sandwich and half of a ham sandwich as opposed to a ham and turkey sandwich. Was it bad? Definitely not. I waffled between a 3 and a 4 star for this one but felt generous because, overall, I liked the vibe of the place.

First time to a POTBELLY SANDWICH SHOP and it was so great. First off the staff was super friendly…read moreand efficient and had smiles on their faces during a busy lunch hour at the CLT AIRPORT. WHOEVER WAS MANAGING this crew at this time on this day, Friday, May 29 at 1 PM is doing an amazing job. Everybody was happy, smiling, friendly, courteous, and did a great job taking orders and making the food. I had a great turkey with some white bread. It tasted so good and I included potato chips and a chocolate cookie. But the best thing ever was the strawberry shake that the cashier woman made. I believe her name was ANGEL HEFFNEY !! the care she took him making this milkshake and doing it while as I watched her making it was right on point. And it was the best strawberry milkshake I have ever had. So I wanna give her a shout out. Plus, she was so nice and friendly with everyone as she managed the cashier role at this potbelly. But the whole line and your management were so great. Next time I'm coming through CLT airport. I am definitely coming back here again. Thank you for making a tough day of travel even easier.

I can't believe this place is in an airport.... Who knew airport food could be so delicious and…read morenutritious ? The price for a chicken powerhouse, chili and huge sandwich was the same that I paid for three smoothies and a muffin in Orlando, much better saving here. Staff was kind and fun plus very patient when my elderly father wandered away and I didn't know what toppings he wanted in his steak sandwich. The chili was pipping hot and everyone was happy

Always so excited to try their rotating monthly specials! This month's breakfast OTM is focaccia…read morebread with egg, bacon, arugula, whipped goat cheese and hot honey! Im a huge spice wimp so I said no hot honey, and did regular honey instead! Just a light drizzle, nothing huge, but can appreciate the sublte sweetness towards the hearty bacon and egg! Delicious!

Common Market puts such love into their vegan dishes. Buddha-rito was outstanding and fresh!…read moreIncredible flavor and the type of thing anyone would enjoy vegan or not. I love this location - it's huge! It's a nice contrast to surrounding South End spots and it has a fun funky vibe. Service is always quick so you're never waiting long for your order.

I got off the plane and had about 1.5 hours until my flight home. I hopped on the Panera Bread app…read moreand place my order for a salad. When I got to the restaurant I realized they had Pepsi so I did a separate cash order for a drink. I waited roughly seven minutes for my lunch which wasn't bad! The staff were friendly and made sure I had napkins and plastic ware in my bag. And the salad was fresh and delicious. I will grab a meal here again when traveling through Charlotte!

I'm giving two stars because the iced tea is tasty and cold :) This Panera could do better…read moreespecially because of a prime location at the airport. It is located right at terminal E. A little flowers, cheery decor, or energy would help brighten the area. Despite the sign encouraging people to order on the app for faster service, most did and it wasn't. I was saddened to see that no sodas were available for the sip club. Also, large cups were not available. Both of these cheapen the restaurant in my opinion. It appeared as if more staff were needed so maybe that was part of the problem. However I heard no apologies, thank yous, or even saw smiles. Customers seemed frustrated and I know this could be a more pleasant e patience with a little more effort.

My flight was delayed due to the weather, of course that caused me to miss my connecting flight. I…read morewas hungry for something but I didn't know what. As I'm strolling through the food court nothing seemed to scratch my tastebuds, I considered all the options and settled on a sandwich from Jersey Mikes. As I'm standing in line I hear some college girls behind that was faced with the same dilemma, we chit chatted briefly. So as we're standing in the at least 10 deep line, a patron passes by us with the most delicious looking salad. I'm one of those people that will stop and ask "What did you get, that looks good ", she got the club salad and added extras. Yup, in unison we said "I want that"! And I got that! It was the second most delicious salad I've had while on my working travels. Guest service interaction 5, speed of service 5 and accuracy 5, picture perfect 5, taste 5, freshness 5 : ) Ambiance in the airport? Expected, nothing to Tic Tok.

After searching out the options to grab a meal to take with me on my flight, I settled on Jersey…read moreMikes. I picked this for a few reasons, the price wasn't insane, it can easily be eaten with your hands, and doesn't need to be warm. We got in the line, and soon realized it wasn't moving, somehow the one only person working the cash register was creating a bottle neck, and the 4 other people "working", were in no rush to get the orders through, they didn't jump on the other register or try to assist him, they were just sitting around waiting for the cashier to get the orders in. Once the orders got in, the others were quick to get them made and sent out, but no one seemed to have any sense to help the struggling cashier. I ordered a ham and provolone sub, which once ordered came out relatively quick. But in the end, I realized I had picked the wrong dinner option. The sub was pretty bad, they seemed to really drench the bread with oil, I think? It was very overpowering, and made everything greasy. All of the toppings were slipping out of the sandwich and I could only eat about half of the sub. One because of the flavor, and two because I didn't want that much oil to destroy my stomach on a cross country flight. This definitely has left a bad impression in my mind for any other future visits to Jersey Mikes, and seeing all the other bad reviews on here for this location, I hope someone will take notice and make some changes.

Title: If it's not in the shape of a wedge, it's not a wedge salad. WTF…read more Charlotte airport. Middle of the day. The restaurant is less than half full--four-tops and booths sitting empty as far as the eye can see. Meanwhile, every single traveler is wedged (ironically) into these tiny little two-tops that are about one-third shorter than a normal table. The very people most likely to need space are the ones being denied it. That's the whole reason solo travelers walk into places like this: space, a real table, somewhere to eat and knock out a little work between flights. So I ask politely if I could have a larger table. I'm told they're "for larger parties." I ask if I could sit in a booth. Same answer, delivered in that polite-but-pointed, bless-your-heart Southern tone. Darl'n. It gets better. The other half of the restaurant is even emptier. I ask again. Same answer. Different server. Same script. A small parade of hospitality lemmings. On my way out, the hostess suddenly notices the obvious: empty tables everywhere. She "finds" me a four-top. Moments later, she does the same for another single diner. Then another. Apparently the rules loosen once customers start walking. So: lousy hospitality, a faint mist of condescension, a smashed "wedge" salad that had clearly never met a wedge, and a $22 "therapeutic" cocktail to dull the experience. Airports are stressful enough. The least a half-empty restaurant can do is let people sit at an empty table.

CLT has been extensively improving the airport over the last few years, currently burning through…read more$2.5b for concourse upgrades, a new arrivals/departures pick up/drop off area, extending the terminals and somehow fitting a fourth parallel runway into the airport property. "An airport fit for a Queen" because Charlotte is of course, the Queen City. One of those improvements is this food court that opened in 2019. It's another great restaurant and retail area to enjoy while you're passing through our airport. There's already a food court in the atrium area but this is beyond the E security checkpoint. Clean, open, airy space with several vendors. In the center, a bar area operated by Asheville's Wicked Weed Brewing. Around the perimeter, Auntie Anne's pretzels, Potbelly Sandwich Shop, Shake Shack and the second Bojangles to open in the CLT airport. (Bojangles is based here in Charlotte.) Definitely a great space for your layover! [Review 16563 overall - 3180 in North Carolina - 73 of 2022.]

One of the best experiences I've had at a chick fil a. Staff was alert and on it. Line was sooo…read morelong (it's the airport, there's no getting around this fact of life), but they were moving people along really fast. Once I got to the front and placed my order, I didn't even have time to put my straw in my drink before my food was ready. Employees were pleasant, food was good, service was fast despite the unavoidably disgusting number of people that are present at any given time at any airport at any time of day. Shout out to this location. They are doing a great job.

Plenty of workers, but not much work getting done. Really bad customer service. Not listening to…read morethe orders given, talking to workers and other customers as I'm trying to order, not fulfilling orders in the order they come in. Also, inappropriate complaining in front of customers ("this day will never end" as a customer walked up to order).

This was the perfect stop to get a little work done during my layover at the Charlotte airport. I…read morelove checking out coffee shops when I travel, so it's always a wonderful surprise to find a local spot inside an airport. The atmosphere was pleasant, with plenty of tables available for me to set up and work comfortably. My caramel latte was delicious -- definitely a highlight! Unfortunately, my experience was dampened by the interaction I had with the person working behind the counter. She just wasn't friendly, which was disappointing given the otherwise great setup. Overall, a nice spot to work and grab a tasty coffee if you're passing through CLT, but I wish the customer service matched the quality of the drink.

Had a layover at CLT airport and needed coffee. I had honestly resigned myself to going to…read moreStarbucks or something similar because that's all I'm usually able to find. Was super excited to find CommonSpace because a good coffee was what I was really feeling. Located in Concourse D right before the connector to Concourse E. For an airport, I was so impressed. They have a great menu selection, and the coffee was so good. The mocha was rich, and the coffee had great flavor. And even the prices were better than what I would've expected for an airport. Got me my drink pretty fast so I could head over to my gate. They have food if you're looking for a snack or a meal. Sleek design, a bit nicer than what you would expect to see. They even have a little seating area. Highly recommend if you're looking for coffee at the airport.

Solidly good food and good service. Grabbed a couple of seats at the bar to get lunch. A couple of…read morestaff behind the bar and lots of others working the tables and helping the bar as well. Staff seemed to work well together and helped each other out. My wife got the pulled pork. Good BBQ with lots of toppings. I got the Buffalo Chicken Sandwich, a big piece of chicken with fresh cucumber and a good flavor. Moderate spice level. Normal airport pricing, but a good stop with quite a few options. Busy bar with TV's and many tables that can see the TV's too.

CLT airport A terminal sit-down option. I know that you're realistically never going to be blown…read moreaway by airport food. But, c'monnnnn. It was something like $13 for a draft beer, and expensive entrees ($24+) for some BS. Also, I totally just wanted a chicken tender basket or something after catching wind of the Wendy's across the walkway, but they didn't even have that. Service was lackluster, they were understaffed for sure. Ambiance is, of course, awful because everyone smells like plane and is tired of hauling their luggage. I ordered the chicken and waffles which was 4 wings (mid) and a hotel continental breakfast style waffle. Just weird.