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    The Common Market

    4.3 (338 reviews)
    Closed 8:00 am - 10:00 pm

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    THE COMMON MARKET ATMOSPHERE

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    Moderate noise
    Outdoor seating

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    Domestic beers
    Teresa H.

    Never been here before. Super cool spot to enjoy a small bite and some beers. Lots of different areas to sit at. And great beer selections from craft local to international. Service was great and friendly. They kept the lines moving.

    Fire inside (mid)
    Billy V.

    Honestly a 3.5 at most. The breakfast was very very mid. I had thought my burrito had sausage but turned out it was bacon instead so I was disappointed. A bacon for the protein on a burrito just doesnt hit right like sausage. The spice did kick well though. The breakfast sandwich was just basic. Tastes like something you could do at home. Tables upstairs weren't as clean either there was crumbs on ours. Plenty of seats outside and inside. I haven't tried the beer so I cant tell you but lot of options.

    CM Chicken Salad Sandwich, pimento cheese pasta salad
    Christine S.

    We came here for lunch in search of a tuna sandwich and we were not disappointed! The pimento cheese pasta salad was delicious as a side and the deli style tuna and chicken salad sandwiches were just what we were looking for. Next time I'd add some mayonnaise or mustard for some extra moisture but overall very pleased. 10/10 ambiance on nice day to sit outside and eat with a cold draft beer!

    The Californian Sandwich - requested toasted bread and added bacon! Delicious!
    Sydney M.

    Good food! Good drinks! Good people! Good location! This is the OG location and is close to work for me! Ill stop by for breakfast and lunch some days - dont lose your punch card! 10 punches then you get a free sandwich! This location has a cute little patio with ample seating (not so much inside, but who wants to sit inside anyways!?)

    Southwest salad
    Kelly D.

    This place is awesome with something for everyone! They carry beer on tap, mimosas and fridge cases full of more beer and ciders. They have wine and sake as well as sodas too. The food is amazing!! They offer sandwiches and salads as well as a few appetizers that change and daily specials. The vibe is fantastic! You order at the bar then pick up at the window. They were moving orders along pretty quickly when we were there. The fried mushrooms were some of the best we've ever had!! Chill and relaxing with art throughout that adds to the overall vibe of the place. Only regret is not finding this place sooner!

    I'm writing this so customers know what kind of behavior this business enables, specifically from an employee named Ranch, a clear racist who uses her white women concern to attempt to paint me as someone "crazy", "scary", and a "red flag". After I made a private Instagram story reflecting on a subtle but familiar experience (a white acquaintance asking, "What do you even have to do at your house?") Ranch (who wasn't involved at all) jumped into my DMs unprompted. She dismissed my perspective, argued with me, and then tracked down my phone number to continue harassing me. She called me "crazy," "scary," and a "red flag." Why? Because I expressed a boundary. I'm a person of color. I've had enough encounters to know when a comment is subtly racialized. But Ranch didn't ask questions or try to understand. She immediately minimized my feelings: " What is wrong w this question i would wanna know what u have to do too lol" "Then why u mad at that question lol" "I think it's much more innocent than u are taking it" These weren't attempts at understanding. They were tone-policing, gaslighting, and white-centering. Textbook examples of someone who's more concerned with being right than being respectful. When I explained the racial context behind my discomfort, she doubled down: "I think that's valid to have to prove that ur space is where a person would want to spend their time" Let's be clear: prove my space is worth it? My house had to be vetted, but she was fine hanging out in bars with sticky floors. That's not about comfort or "safety" it's about bias and white entitlement disguised as preference. Later, she tried to reframe the conversation entirely, claiming it was about feeling unsafe: "I firmly believe everyone should be allowed to spend their time how they prefer... especially when leaving their own space and entering someone else's." Funny safety was never mentioned until she needed an excuse to call me "scary." It's not about protection; it's about control. That's how POC are painted as threats the moment we express anything less than politeness. And let's not forget: She accepted homemade brownies from me Gave me her address to drop off said brownies Continued socializing with me repeatedly, until I became inconvenient The moment I expressed discomfort, I was labeled unstable. Her final text said it all: "Saying someone isn't worth your time for asking what yall would do together is honestly crazy and scary and u can softblock me for that opinion but it's only solidified my previous decision to not hang out w u. Have a good night and get over yourself." She used centuries-old racial language to pathologize my boundary. "Crazy." "Scary." "Red flag." These aren't neutral words. They're the same words that have been used to criminalize and silence people of color forever. If she "had already decided" not to hang out with me, based on what? I had done nothing to her. So what was she reacting to? My identity? My race? It's the same pattern: the moment a POC expresses discomfort, we're accused of being aggressive. The moment we set a boundary, we're punished. Ranch didn't want a relationship--she wanted performance. She accepted my friendliness, my food, my time. But the second I said "that comment bothered me," I became disposable. This is racism disguised as "opinion." Control disguised as concern. Fragility disguised as fear. Screenshots attached. Decide for yourself. But if you're a POC, or care about emotional safety, know what kind of dynamics this business tolerates--and who they allow to represent them.

    Karen N.

    This is a good spot to grab a breakfast or lunch sandwich. After you order and wait for your food, there is time to browse the market. It is loaded with beer, wine, teas, and candies. They have a selection of retro candy and the market is jammed with memorabilia and other items to browse, while you wait. The food can take a bit if time , but it is freshly prepared. There is seating inside a the bar our outside. We have been here a few times for lunch and breakfast and the food was always very good. It is in the heart of Plaza Midwood !

    The Reuben?
    Jason G.

    I love Common Market and specifically this location. Yet, what is this very sad version of a Reuben for $10? Why Common Market, why? I get cost are high to businesses, but this could have been better, or at least more than the size of a cracker.

    Later Hater
    Danielle L.

    I wasn't sure what to expect, the market is definitely a catch all! You can get beer, gas station snacks, convenience items, but the star is the great deli they have! Definitely a divey vibe with outdoor seating. Being from NJ originally, I don't expect much for bagel sandwiches in Charlotte and I'm still on the search for a quality bagel shop (aka the bagel is so good you don't need to toast it) however their bagel sandwiches are very good!! I actually loved that they pressed the bagel for this instance and created a really melts, decadent experience. I got the later hater, which has their pimento cheese, which was fire. The service was a bit slow, but they are slinging the sandwiches from scratch so definitely worth it! I'll definitely be back!!

    Hey coach!
    Mike S.

    This is the original location of The Common Market and in my opinion it is by far the best! The Common Market perfectly suits the Plaza Midwood neighborhood. It is a local gathering point that functions as a deli, convenience store, and bar all in one. It definitely has an alternative vibe to it, feeling both granola and a little punk rock. They feature eclectic decorations, funky memorabilia, and a diverse selection of craft beers and uncommon wines. Their food is great and so is their coffee, so you could really stop here for breakfast lunch or dinner, or you could come late night to enjoy live music on the patio. The crowd is usually very diverse which reflects the Plaza Midwood neighborhood, and it is always a good time. They have been around for over 20 years now which in an ever changing city like Charlotte is a breath of fresh air. All three of their locations are worth visiting, but this one is the crown jewel.

    Pimento Cheese, Bacon, Tomato Sandwich
    Gregory B.

    I got the pimento cheese, bacon, tomato sandwich. Pretty solid, I thought the bread and cheese were great. Tasted fresh made in house. The bacon was pretty thick, just a bit chewy for my liking. Girlfriend found a long 4-5inch hair in her sandwhich...yikes. Friendly staff, will be back.

    Bacon, egg, havarti, add avocado - Asiago bagel
    Morgan M.

    Love common market and their bagels. They hit everytime. Staff is welcoming and love the vibe.

    Jennifer E.

    I've always heard of this place but never actually visited. We had parked right in front of this location, so as we decided to head home, we wanted to stop in and see what the place was all about. It's like a continence store as soon as you walk in, but the further you walk in, they have a bar with seating and then a section selling wines, beers, seltzers, and regular sodas to coffees and anything else you may find at a gas station. Outside of the store, they have an open patio with plenty of seating. A lot of people go and purchase their beverages and then come outside to sit drink and have a good time. It's a quirky cool place, and I'm all for it. Love the ambiance and concept of it. The employees and everyone were super friendly, and there were no issues at all. I will def be visiting again.

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    Listening to music eating these goddamn good ass fries life is good when u spend money on food

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    Food and coffee is really solid but insanely long wait times. Not worth waiting for unless you order an hour ahead.

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