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🍴 Downtown Concord NC 🍴

Where to Eat & Drink

31 restaurants, cafes, bakeries, taprooms and sweet spots — all walkable on and around Union Street in historic downtown Concord, North Carolina. Cuban. Pizza. Sushi. Craft beer. Ice cream. Something for every appetite.

Browse Dining ← Full Guide
🍕 Hawthorne's NY Pizza 🥩 Havana Carolina ☕ Press & Porter 🍺 Borinquen Brews 🍜 The Chop Box 🐱 Mac Tabby Cat Cafe 🌮 Charros Mexican 🍦 Two Scoops Creamery 🍺 Lil Robert's Place 🧁 Barley Jean's Bakery 🍕 Hawthorne's NY Pizza 🥩 Havana Carolina ☕ Press & Porter 🍺 Borinquen Brews 🍜 The Chop Box 🐱 Mac Tabby Cat Cafe 🌮 Charros Mexican 🍦 Two Scoops Creamery 🍺 Lil Robert's Place 🧁 Barley Jean's Bakery
Places to Eat Downtown Concord NC

Dining Anchors

The restaurants that define the downtown Concord, NC dining scene. Full sit-down meals, local character, and flavors you won't find anywhere else in Cabarrus County.

Restaurant / Bar · Cuban 🥩
Havana Carolina Restaurant & Bar
11 Union St S, Suite 108 · Concord, NC

Cuban flavors and a full bar at the Union Building on the Southeast Block. One of downtown Concord's most distinctive dining experiences — a restaurant and bar with real personality. A must-visit for anyone exploring Union Street dining in Concord, NC.

Also at 11 Union St S Union Street Cafe is right next door in Suite 100.
SE Block · Union St S havanacarolina.com ↗
Restaurant · American 🍳
2 Gal's Kitchen
80 Union St S · Concord, NC

A beloved locally owned restaurant on the southern end of Union Street in downtown Concord, NC. 2 Gal's Kitchen has built a loyal following with its home-style American cooking. One of those places where you instantly feel like a regular.

South Union St cluster Near Two Scoops Creamery and The Lenz Studio.
SW Block · Union St S 2galskitchen.com ↗
Cafe / Restaurant · American 🥗
Union Street Cafe
11 Union St S, Suite 100 · (704) 793-4233

A reliable lunch and dining anchor at the Union Building on Union St S. Union Street Cafe has served the downtown Concord, NC community for years — a great spot for a meal right in the heart of the historic district. Easy to find, easy to love.

Same building Shares the Union Building with Havana Carolina.
SE Block · Union St S unionstreetcafenc.com ↗
Restaurant / Pizza · New York Style 🍕
Hawthorne's NY Pizza
25 Union St N · Concord, NC

Authentic New York-style pizza on the Northwest Block of Union Street. Hawthorne's is a downtown Concord, NC dining staple — by the slice or by the whole pie, lunch or dinner. If you're looking for restaurants on Union Street in Concord, this is one you keep coming back to.

NW Block neighbors Cabarrus County Library and Drift Salon are close by.
NW Block · Union St N pizzacharlottenc.com ↗
Restaurant · Sushi / Vietnamese Fusion 🍜
The Chop Box
9 Union St N · Concord, NC

Japanese and Vietnamese fusion dining at 9 Union St N on the Northwest Block. The Chop Box brings sushi, noodles, and Asian-inspired dishes to downtown Concord, NC — a flavor profile you won't find anywhere else on Union Street. Casual and creative.

9 Union Mini-Mall Shares the building with Wicked Wife Designs and Old & Odd Curiosities.
NW Block · Union St N chopboxconcord.com ↗
Bar / Taproom · Craft Drinks 🍺
Borinquen Brews Taproom
82 Spring St SW · Concord, NC · (787) 528-2653

Craft cocktails, beer, and kombucha on Spring Street — one of the most distinctive spots in all of downtown Concord, NC. A food truck visits regularly but Borinquen doesn't have its own kitchen — come for the drinks, the vibe, and the Spring Street atmosphere. Wed–Sat from 3pm. Beloved Art Collective (tattoo studio) shares the address.

Spring Street cluster Near Old Courthouse Theatre and Memorial Garden.
Spring St · SW borinquenbrews.com ↗
Restaurant · Sit-Down Dining 🍽️
Concord Trading Post
37 Union St S · Concord, NC

A brand new sit-down restaurant at 37 Union St S on the Southeast Block. The owners — who also run Local Bottle Shop on the other side of the same building — bought this building and invested fully in downtown Concord. Two separate businesses, one building, same owners who put real money into the district. Follow them on social media for the menu.

Same building Local Bottle Shop (bar) is on the other side of the building. Same owners.
SE Block · Union St S Follow on social · 37 Union St S
Every Place to Eat & Drink · Downtown Concord NC

The Full Menu

Every restaurant, bar, cafe, bakery, and sweet shop in historic downtown Concord, NC — organized by what you're craving.

RestaurantsSit-Down Dining
Havana Carolina11 Union St S #108 2 Gal's Kitchen80 Union St S The Chop Box9 Union St N Hawthorne's NY Pizza25 Union St N Union Street Cafe11 Union St S #100 Benny DaCorsa's Pizza30 Church St S Charros Mexican48 Union St S Not Just Franks72 Union St S Concord Trading Post37 Union St S Bae's Burgers ✦ Coming 202622 Union St N #108 Mestiza Steakhouse ✦ Coming Soon16 Union St S What-A-Burger35 Cabarrus Ave E · McCachern What-A-Burger #234 Church St S
Bars & TaproomsDrinks & Social
Lil Robert's Place25 Union St S Local Bottle Shop37 Union St S Borinquen Brews82 Spring St SW Pump Social24 Church St NE First-N-Flights Taproom22 Union St N #107 Dive Bar14 Church St S Cellar Door Wine Shop2 Union St S Cannon Honey Mill · Mead9 Cabarrus Ave W Streakers Running Bar3 Union St S
Coffee & CafesMorning to Afternoon
Press & Porter8 Union St S Crane Coffee Company22 Union St N · District Exchange Mac Tabby Cat Cafe25 Market St SW B & K Tea Cafe17 Union St N SereniTea Emporium20-22 Spring St SW
Bakeries & SweetsDesserts, Candy & Treats
Two Scoops Creamery66 Union St S Chocolatier Barrucand1 Union St S Barley Jean's Bakery22 Union St N #101 The Sweet Life15 Cabarrus Ave E Life is Sweet Candy Store22 Union St N #101 Decadence Popcorn22 Union St N #111 Cannon Honey Mill9 Cabarrus Ave W
Park Once.
Eat Everywhere.

All of downtown Concord's restaurants, bars, cafes, and sweet shops are within a short walk of free parking. Union Street runs less than half a mile end to end. There is no reason to move your car between stops.

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Before or After You Eat

More to Explore

Downtown Concord, NC is built for lingering. Great shopping, entertainment, and things to do are steps from every restaurant on this list.

📚 Bookstore
Goldberry Books
12 Union St S
One of the best independent bookstores in the Charlotte region. Steps from Press & Porter and the Basement Arcade Bar.
🕹️ Arcade Bar
Basement Arcade Bar
14 Union St S
Full bar plus vintage arcade games in the basement of Union St S. The perfect after-dinner stop in downtown Concord, NC.
⛳ Golf Simulator
Mulligans Golf Club
12 Barbrick Ave SW
Indoor golf simulators, a full bar, and group lounge space on Barbrick Ave. Great for date nights or group outings after dinner.
💎 Jewelry
Ellis Fine Jewelers
29 Union St S
Custom engagement rings and fine jewelry. One of the most respected jewelers in downtown Concord NC — right on Union Street.
🎭 Theatre
Old Courthouse Theatre
49 Spring St NW
Live theatre performances in a beautifully restored venue on Spring Street. A dinner-and-show night in downtown Concord, NC is hard to beat.
🪧 Signs & Web Design
Purple Star Signs, Inc.
32 Union St S
Custom signs, print, and the only walk-in web design storefront in downtown Concord, NC. Publisher of this guide. Stop in while you're here.
Answers for Hungry People

Dining FAQ

What restaurants are in downtown Concord NC?
Downtown Concord NC has over 20 restaurants and food spots all within walking distance on Union Street. Sit-down restaurants include Havana Carolina (Cuban), 2 Gal's Kitchen, Union Street Cafe, Hawthorne's NY Pizza, The Chop Box (sushi/Vietnamese), Benny DaCorsa's Pizza, Charros Mexican, Not Just Franks, and Concord Trading Post. Bars and taprooms include Lil Robert's Place, Local Bottle Shop, Borinquen Brews, Pump Social, First-N-Flights Taproom, and Dive Bar. Coffee and cafes include Press & Porter, Crane Coffee, B&K Tea Cafe, Mac Tabby Cat Cafe, and SereniTea Emporium.
Are there good restaurants near Charlotte in downtown Concord NC?
Downtown Concord NC is about 25 miles northeast of Charlotte — an easy drive for a day trip or evening out. The dining scene on Union Street rivals many Charlotte neighborhoods for variety and local character. With Cuban, NY pizza, sushi, Mexican, American, taprooms, and a cat cafe all within walking distance of free parking, it's a genuinely worthwhile destination from the Charlotte metro area. Cabarrus County residents, Charlotte day-trippers, and NASCAR fans visiting the area all make the trip regularly.
Where should I park to eat in downtown Concord NC?
Downtown Concord NC has free public parking in surface lots and on-street spaces throughout the district. For Union Street restaurants, the parking deck off Cabarrus Ave NW serves the north end of Union Street well. Surface lots behind the Spring Street block and along McCachern serve the south end. The entire district is compact — park once and you can walk to every restaurant on this list. See the full parking guide →
Is downtown Concord NC good for a date night?
Absolutely. Downtown Concord NC is an excellent date night destination. Dinner at Havana Carolina or Concord Trading Post, coffee at Press & Porter, drinks at Lil Robert's Place or Cellar Door Wine Shop, and then arcade games at Basement Arcade Bar or golf simulators at Mulligans Golf Club — that is a full evening and all walkable. The whole district is compact, well-lit, and easy to navigate on foot.
Are there vegetarian or specialty diet options in downtown Concord NC?
Several downtown Concord NC restaurants can accommodate dietary preferences. The Chop Box has vegetable-forward Vietnamese and sushi options. Press & Porter has a varied menu. The bakeries and cafes — Barley Jean's, Crane Coffee, SereniTea Emporium — are good options for lighter fare. It's always best to call ahead or check menus directly when you have specific dietary needs.