Charlotte/Dilworth

Dilworth is a neighborhood and commercial district located in south-central Charlotte. Its exact borders are open to interpretation, but Dilworth is generally regarded as the area between South Blvd., Morehead St., Kenilworth Ave., and Sedgefield Park.

A typical home in Dilworth

Visitors to Dilworth often comment on the traditional, residential feel of the neighborhood. As the city's earliest suburb, it was designed around wide avenues with a shady tree canopy. This provides some of the city's most pleasant (and expensive) residential streets, but don't be fooled: Dilworth also boasts some of the city's best evening-life options. A slew of restaurants along East Boulevard offer high-end cuisine in almost every category imaginable, making Dilworth a prime place to grab dinner before heading to the bars and clubs of nearby Uptown or South End.

Get in

Though the central part of the district is walkable (and within easy walking distance of South End), Dilworth as a whole is most easily traveled by car. It is a short taxi ride from Uptown, South End or Myers Park.

The Charlotte Area Transit System (CATS) operates bus routes 19 and 25 through Dilworth. Routes 6 and 18 serve the eastern edge of Dilworth and routes 10 and 16 serve the western edge of Dilworth. Another mass transit option is to take the LYNX Blue Line light rail service to the East/West Blvd station in South End and walk the short distance into the central part of Dilworth from there.

See

• 1 Latta Park. Located a couple of blocks north of East Blvd, this historic park is well-positioned to serve the lunch crowd coming from South Blvd. restaurants. It includes a "sprayground" for children, making it a summertime favorite.  

Do

• 1 Covenant Recreation and Fitness, 1000 E Morehead St, ☏ +1 704 334-7491, rwdesk@covenantpresby.org. If you are visiting Dilworth or Charlotte Covenant Recreation offers 3 free visits. Perfect for a short stay in the Queen city. 

Buy

Dilworth has some of Charlotte's best boutique shopping, especially along major streets such as East Boulevard. Most stores are in converted bungalows, though there are a few large shopping centers here and there. Dilworth is a perfect neighborhood for sunny-afternoon shopping.

• 1 Paper Skyscraper, 330 East Blvd, ☏ +1 704 333-7130. Cards, gifts, bath and body items, candles, stationery, books, and small home accessories. 

Eat

• 1 Pio Pio, 1408 East Blvd, ☏ +1 704 379-1911. 
• 2 Outback Steakhouse, 1412 East Blvd, ☏ +1 704 333-0505. 
• 3 Lebowski's Grill & Pub, 1524 East Blvd, ☏ +1 704 370-1177. 
• 4 Bad Daddy's Burger Bar, 1626 East Blvd, ☏ +1 704 714-4888. 

Asian inspired

• 5 Copper Modern Indian Cuisine, 311 East Blvd, ☏ +1 704 333-0063, info@copperrestaurant.com. 
• 6 Thai Taste, 324 East Blvd, ☏ +1 704 332-0001. M-F 11:30AM-2:30PM, dinner M-Th 5PM-9:30PM, F Sa 5PM-10:30PM, Su 5PM-9:30PM. $10-17. 

Mediterranean- and Italian-American

• 7 Brixx Pizza, 1801 Scott Ave, ☏ +1 704 376-1000. Critically acclaimed and very family-friendly, Brixx goes far beyond the norm with its pizza selection. Lots of variety on the menu, including pasta dishes and full-size salad options. 
• 8 Dolce, 1710 Kenilworth Ave, ☏ +1 704 332-7525. 
• 9 Showmars, 1600 East Blvd, ☏ +1 704 375-3034. Cheap Greek fare at this local chain can be found all over the city. This location is convenient to shopping and entertainment. $5-8. 

Stores

• 10 Berrybrook Farm, 1257 East Blvd, ☏ +1 704 334-6528. M-Th 9AM-7PM, F Sa 9AM-6PM. A natural food store with a wide selection of items. 

Drink

• 1 Bonterra Dining & Wine Room, 1829 Cleveland Ave, ☏ +1 704 333-9463. 

Sleep

• 1 The Morehead Inn, 1122 E Morehead St, ☏ +1 704 376-3357. 

Cope

Worship

• 1 Ascension Lutheran Church, 1225 E Morehead St, ☏ +1 704 372-7317. In the picturesque Dilworth neighborhood, very close to the I-277 loop. 
• 2 First Church of Christ, Scientist, 1048 E Morehead St, ☏ +1 704 334-1973. In a large, Federal-style historic building in the Dilworth neighborhood. 
• 3 Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Cathedral, 600 E Blvd, ☏ +1 704 334-4771. Ornate cathedral located in the middle of Dilworth. Worth visiting even if you don't plan to worship. 
• 4 Covenant Presbyterian Church, 1000 East Morehead Street, ☏ +1 704 333-9071. Beautiful church in the heart of Dilworth.