The Best Restaurants for Summertime Dining in Charlotte, North Carolina

Summer in Charlotte brings blue skies, green grass and plenty of sunshine. It also means shorts, flip-flops and casual dining. Check out these perfect Summer restaurants in Charlotte for breakfast, lunch and dinner.

Le Peep
8140 Providence Road
704-540-0470

Rise with the sun on a summer morning and enjoy breakfast at LePeep where you can have your eggs pampered and your bacon griddled. Start off with The Hen Pen, a classic meal made up of two large eggs, choice of bacon, sausage, black forest ham or corned beef hash, Peasant Potatoes and a toasted English muffin.

Dine simply on oatmeal and fruit, or try a tasty omelet, pancakes, eggs benedicts, crepes, waffles, or go for a skillet meal made up of your favorite breakfast foods. But if you sleep in on a lazy summer morning, never fear, Le Peep serves sandwiches, burgers and wraps for lunch. Check individual locations for prices.

City Hot Dogs
1408 East Blvd.
704-335-3700

Nothing says summertime like a hotdog, and so many choices exist at City Hot Dogs you'll chow down on something new every time. Of course, there's nothing wrong with having a favorite and sticking to it, such as The City Dog for just $2.69 that comes with mustard, onions and relish. Make it a combo by adding a drink, chips, fries or slaw for $2.50 more.

There's also the Southern Dog, a Carolina tradition with homemade chili, slaw and onions, Chili Dog, Double Scoop Chili Dog, Chicago Style Dog, New York Dog, Reuben Dog and Sausage Dog. Want a Veggie Dog or Veggie Chili? You can have that too, plus you can have your dog char-grilled, deep fried, incinerated, skinless or made kosher.

When you get that craving for a hot dog, share a footlong with your sweetie or bring the whole family to this kid-friendly establishment because prices are low and the dogs are made to satisfy!

The Wine Shop at Foxcroft
7824 Fairview Road
704-365-6550

If you want a light meal with substance this summer, The Wine Shop at Foxcroft has you covered. This is the perfect place to end a long week, whether you're with friends or that special someone.

Snack on cheese plates (choice of three cheeses for $18), a hummus plate for $6, a marinated olive plate for $7 or a New Town Farms Arugula Goat, Cheese & Fennel salad for $8.

Try something different with the Truffle Macaroni & Cheese for $8, or the Lamb & Goat Cheese Sliders, which are served on onion focaccia buns with warm goat cheese and a homemade pickle, all for $10.

Pair your meal with a fine wine or choose something from the beer menu. Beer prices start at $4 and wine by the glass ranges from $7 to $18.

www.lepeep.com
www.citydogs.com
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