Davidson, NC I chatted via Zoom with Davidson Ice House Chef/Owner Jennifer Brulé about how the virus has affected her business and how she is adapting.
DAVIDSON, NC Mayor Rusty Knox confirmed that all the no parking/pick up zone cones going up on Main Street are to allow folks to pick up from local restaurants and businesses. Mayor Knox said they are also pushing the idea of buying gift cards locally to help support local businesses. Great ideas. Please help our local businesses survive.
The following retailers are offering curb side pick-up:
Ben & Jerry’s, Brickhouse, Carrburritos, Char-Grill, Clean Juice, Davidson Chocolate, Davidson Ice House, Davidson Village Inn, Davidson Wine Co., Famous Toastery, Flatiron, Good Drip Coffee, Main Street Books, Mandolino’s, Mestizo, Mine by Sandy, Sabi, Summit, The Pickled Peach, The Soda Shop, The Village Store, Whit’s.
Restaurants setting up curb side service include:
Pizza!
From Mandolino’s – Curbside Pickup
May Nothing Keep You From Your Favorite Foods!
There is a lot going on right now, so we are making dinner plans easy and convenient! Starting tomorrow, Monday March 16th, we are offering complimentary curbside pickup on all call-in orders! Here’s how it works:
1. Call us to place your order + pay over the phone.
2. When you arrive to pick up, we will bring it right out to your car!
This includes beer and wine, as well!
The health and happiness of our customers is our top priority! We look forward to continuing to offer you amazing food and amazing service!
Carryout Specials!
Starting tomorrow, we will be offering the following carryout specials!
We have decided to make mealtimes easier & more convenient for you and your family! Starting Monday, March 16, we will offer COMPLIMENTARY curbside pick up ALL DAY, EVERYDAY.* This includes BEER & WINE! *
Keeping our guests healthy and happy while still being able to enjoy their favorite meal is our top priority!Lunch & Dinner Available for pick-up, as well as BEER & WINE! Find our menu on www.FlatironOnMain.com
Here’s how to do it : Call us to place your order (704-237-3246)Pay over the phonePull up to the front on the South St. side of the restaurant . We will hand deliver your food to your vehicle.
[Flatiron Kitchen + Taphouse] | [215 S. Main St. Davidson, NC]
Famous Toastery adds Curbside pickup – Park in Front
We are committed to providing food to our customers during this challenging time. Today we are open with normal hours serving customers in the dining room, as well as providing take out service.
We recognize that social distancing is very important right now so we are preparing a curb side/ delivery service where payment will occur over the phone to ensure a high level of safety. The logistics are still being worked out and we intend to have details for you later today. Soon we will be offering on-line ordering.
Also remember that gift cards are available! Purchasing a gift card would be very helpful for us to maintain operations, as well.
Please go to www.Carrburritos.com and sign-up for our newsletter for on-going updates.
Please let me know what your local business is doing to allow Davidson residents to eat/play/enjoy this weird new reality of social distancing.
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DAVIDSON, NC Drive down South Street, over the covered bridge into Antiquity and check out Cool Fish – the new Bar/Restaurant that is awesome for sharing.
Steak Tacos were Amazing – Our Favorite
This place has a nice variety of sushi, tacos, wings, flatbreads, bowls in addition to a wide selection of beers on tap.
Pink Lady Roll – So Good
Open from 11am-2am Tuesday – Sunday this will become the late night go to in the area. Sunday Brunch 11am-2pm.
Duck, Cream Cheese Potstickers – Yum
We love trying new restaurants with a good menu for sharing. A glass of wine on tap and some great apps/meals. Cool Fish is worth a try and is close by.
21726 Catawba Ave, Suite B-2, Cornelius 704-765-1765
Davidson, NC Once again Kindred has received recognition for being the best restaurant in the region. The rankings by Charlotte Agenda ranked the top 20 restaurants in the area.
Davidson, NC Help us welcome Smokey J’s BBQ to their new Davidson location at 1827 Shearers Road. They moved from their Broad Street – Mooresville, NC location and will serve up their awesome BBQ Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays.
They offer take-out only, but will have delivery options coming soon.
They specialize in BBQ pork, chicken, brisket and ribs. All the homemade sides you’d expect including mac and cheese, baked beans, green beans, coleslaw, potato salad and Banana pudding. Yum.
Open Thursdays 11am – 2pm for lunch & 4:30-8pm for dinner
Fridays 11am – 2pm for lunch & 4:30-8pm for dinner
3/18/2020 ***Article updated to reveal who is OPEN*** Please check for accuracy taken from Social Media and a Visit LKN compiled list***
Why was Davidson, NC recently ranked the #10 Food Town in the South by Southern Living? article. Visit our great, local restaurants to find out why. Here is a list of your dining options in Historic Downtown Davidson, NC. All of these are easy walking distance from Davidson College. Enjoy!
HISTORIC DOWNTOWN DAVIDSON
The Bar at Flatiron – Community gathering
Flatiron Kitchen and Taphouse – 215 S Main St, Davidson, NC 28036
*** Open for Take out/Cubside Delivery and Delivery 4-8pm
Want to hang out with friends for a drink, meet for lunch or have a locally sourced dinner, Flatiron is a Davidson staple. You will see neighbor and friends around the circular bar. A personal favorite is Hickory Grilled Wagyu Beef Sliders, Cheddar, Bacon-Onion Jam, House Pickles $12.
Specials: First Tuesday of every month – Join them for a Wine Education class & tasting with our in-house Certified Sommelier, Kevin Parks at 7pm.
Mandolinos Artisan Pizza – 208 South Main Street, Davidson, NC 28036
***Open for Takeout/Curbside – 4-8pm
Mandolinos has become the pizza place in Davidson. Great event/music space upstairs, outside seating and a cool vibe. Look out for the musical acts they host some weekends. They host trivia every Wednesday night. The sheet pan pizza is scratch-made and brick-oven baked at 700 degrees, a style historically known as “Grandma Style Pizza.” Personal favorites include The Tupelo Honey (Ricotta, Gorgonzola, Fig Honey, Calabrian Chiles, Thyme) – $23 and Pigs On The Wing ( Red Sauce, Mozzarella, Italian Sausage, Fennel) – $23. The innovative topping combinations really work!
Ben and Jerry‘s – 202 S Main St, Davidson, NC 28036
*** Ben & Jerry’s in Davidson, in light of Covid -19 and new regulations, will be open 3-9 pm each day for takeout, and deliveries. Each customer coming in will receive a Buy one, Get one free waffle cone coupon to use on their next visit. Need a shake, or pint fix, you can order online with @UberEATS, @grubhub, @postmates and @doordash or order a cake via https://www.benjerry.com/davidson/cakes to pick up. Thank you for all your support and supporting the safety of my staff. We are grateful to our Davidsonians for the support over the last 26 years. Allow us bring a smile to your face and tummy during this time.
Not much to add except FREE cone day creates lines around the block. You will see that this location/manager continue to win awards in the Ben and Jerry’s family for good reason!
Great indoor and outside space with a new market. Farm to table sandwiches and salads. Very nice drink selection. Personal favorite is the Meatball sandwich.
The iconic Soda Shop defines historic downtown Davidson. The decorations are 1950s and Davidson Wildcats related. The broad menu is perfect for family outings. Lots for kids. Floats, sundaes and shakes are awesome and classic. The Carolina Burger is a personal favorite.
The Famous Toastery – 101 N Main St, Davidson, NC 28036
***Open Normal Hours for now – Takeout/Curbside & Delivery
Davidson is where this fast-growing franchise began. Toast offers an extensive breakfast and lunch menu with quality food. They are dog friendly outside on their patio, so it is a popular spot with the region’s giant, canine population. Personal favorite is the Buffalo Chicken Wrap.
Mestizo Contemporary Mexican Cuisine – 121 N Main Street, Davidson, NC
***Open Normal Hours – Takeout/Curbside & Delivery
High quality, tasty Mexican food with a full bar. Mestizo offers two exquisite dining areas. The outside dining has absolutely the best views of all the outside dining options in Davidson and features the natural gardens of the Post office as well as a view of the Village Green and the College Church. In the fall and spring the trees are absolutely glorious and the patio faces the southwest direction and absorbs all the spectacular sunsets. The indoor dining room space is both very intimate and elegant with its eclectic antique nostalgic thread hanging lights with steeple and intricate filament designs. The walls are painted in very appealing calming colors that accentuate both your pallet and your mood. Some of my antique redwood cedar fixtures from the “old Drugstore” in Davidson are beautifully highlighted in the restaurant as well as the antique “weight scales” from same.
***Open Normal Hours – Takeout/Curbside & Delivery/$5.00 Fee
Kindred is a chef-driven restaurant run by Davidson natives Joe and Katy Kindred. It has been recognized by the James Beard Foundation and is widely consider one of the top restaurants in the country. Kindred is a continual draw to the area and is loved by locals and visitors. Make sure you make a reservation. Kindred offers dining inside and outside. Personal favorites are the milk bread and any squid ink pasta dish they create.
Davidson Wine Co – 121 Depot St, Davidson, NC 28036
***Open Carryout/Curbside T-Sat 4-8pm
Another brand new entry into Davidson dining scene.
Nestled in the historic business district, their location was once an organ making shop. You will see the rich history reflected throughout The space. The Wine Co offers a warm and inviting atmosphere for enjoying wine while spending time with friends and family.They offer wine tasting, wine drinking, bottling parties, and more! The crab cakes were very nice.
Offering regional Italian cuisine and a wide variety of hand selected Italian wines to pair with seasonal menus created by Chef Joseph Hermann. Menus include regional antipasti, homemade pasta, and meat dishes as well as daily seafood and dessert specials. Seasonal menus change frequently to exhibit fresh ingredients and recipes from throughout Italy. Personal favorite is the mussels.
Travel down Main Street toward Cornelius and you’ll find a selection a great food establishments.
Yummy Bowls at Davidson Ice House
Davidson Ice House – 416 S Main St, Davidson, NC 28036
***Open Normal Hours Takeout/Curbside & Delivery
Chef & national food writer, Jenny Brulé created Davidson Ice House as a healthy, tasty alternative in a historic Davidson building. Built in 1922, the building is packed full of historic charm, from exposed brick walls, to steel girder beams, to the original wide pine floors. Personal favorite – Build your Own Bowl.
Very cool menu at this bistro. Enjoy a mix of classics, soul food and mediterranean entrees. A fun spot in SOMA Davidson. Known for a great brunch and dinner.
Whits Frozen Custard – 428 S Main St, Davidson, NC 28036
***Open Normal Hours – Takeout/Curbside
Ready for dessert or an afternoon treat. Whits is the spot. Frozen custard chain with vanilla, chocolate & a rotating weekly flavor, plus a range of toppings.
Carrburritos is a Mexican taqueria featuring fresh and sophisticated flavors served in generous portions and made daily on location. Insider tip – Their catering is awesome and reasonable. Used them when we hosted cards and it was easy and delicious! Love their chicken burrito.
Located in an historic cotton mill, the Brickhouse Tavern offers an extensive menu of classic dishes and bold flavors. Guests have their choice of appetizers, salads, sandwiches, C.A.B. burgers, pastas, seafood, pizza, and other Brickhouse specialties. As a compliment to the superb food, The Brickhouse Tavern offers more than 70 beer selections, including a wide-range of Carolina Craft brews. The largest selection in the Lake Norman area! Tip: A great place to watch the Davidson Wildcats or any sports. Occasional live music. Great pizza. Easy walk from Davidson College.
The Egg at Davidson – 231 Griffith St, Davidson, NC 28036
***Open 8am-6pm Takeout/Curbside & Deliver + offering wholesale items too
This is a great family style restaurant to meet with friends and family for breakfast or lunch! Owners Robert and Eileen McCrary invite you to sit down for a delicious breakfast, lunch or dinner seven days a week. Enjoy one of their many flavorful omelettes, or a mouth watering Bacon Ceddar Burger in the cozy dining room or outdoor covered patio.Come see for yourself why The Egg Cafe is the premier breakfast spot in the Lake Norman area. From their many Homemade Egg’s Benedicts, to their tasty Ruben Sandwiches…there’s a reason Lake Norman residents choose The Egg Cafe over anywhere else.
Our Town Cinemas – 227 Griffith St, Davidson, NC 28036
***Closed – per their FB page 3/18/20
Not only is Our Town the coolest movie theater out there, but it offers a wide selection of wine, craft beers and food to enjoy during your movie. This is the best place to enjoy a movie in the area.
***Open Normal Hours – Takeout/curbside & Delivery
Sabor Latin Street Grill is an independently, locally owned metro Charlotte concept that focuses on authentic menu offerings from countries such as El Salvador, Dominican Republic, Venezuela, Mexico & Colombia. Tip: $1 Taco Tuesday – enough said.
The Original New York Bagels – 610 State Rd 2402, Davidson, NC 28036
***unknown***
Great for breakfast and lunch. They offer a full range of deli and breakfast sandwiches on their bagels as well as selections of cream cheese. The breakfast is really good!
Chargrill – 624 Jetton Street Davidson Commons Shopping Center, Davidson, NC 28036
***Closed per their FB and Visit LKN
From All-American favorites such as their famous “grilled-in-your-backyard”, char-rock, flame-cooked burgers and too-thick-to pour milkshakes to mouth-watering French fries and crisp apple turnovers, CHAR-GRILL serves up quality menu items at affordable prices.
Sabi is Davidson’s go to for Asian Food. Always consistently great with a full bar. The Sushi is awesome with many specialty rolls that will please. The Wildcat Roll is my favorite.
North Harbor Club – 100 N Harbor Pl, Davidson, NC 28036
***Closed per their FB and Visit LKN
Regatta-themed New American fine-dining destination with waterfront patio & 9 boat slips for guests. Great for brunch. Nice to sit outside and enjoy the lake views.
Davidson, NC Walk to town Davidson Condo in the heart of SOMA – South Main Street. Enjoy restaurants and shops at your doorstep. Walk to Carrburritos, Davidson Beverage Company, Whits, Davidson Ice House, Restaurant X and Fuel Pizza. A short walk to Historic Downtown Davidson for Concerts of the Green, The Farmers Market and all the Davidson restaurants. This Live/Work unit allows you the opportunity to live in the heart of Davidson or set up your business in the heart of town.
2 bed (loft) 1 bath 950 Square feet – two levels with a loft bedroom – open and inviting with high ceilings.
DAVIDSON, NC Looking for fun and great food Saturday nights? You’re in luck! Davidson Ice House has introduced Saturday Night live music from 6:30-9pm each Saturday.
DAVIDSON, NC Construction is well underway at Davidson’s upcoming establishment, Davidson Wine Co. at 121 Depot Street. Their website is up www.davidsonwineco.com
“After lots of construction, we are excited to be opening soon.”
“We’d love to have you join us for wine tasting in our cozy atmosphere; you can spend time at our bar or at one of our barrel tables with your friends enjoying a glass or two of your favorite wine.”
They have tentatively scheduled June 22nd for their grand opening celebration. They will offer a variety of wines and appetizers. There will even be a retail shop to grab a bottle on the go. Guests can reserve the bottling room for bottling and labeling parties.
Hey Davidson. Get ready to support another awesome, local business!
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DAVIDSON, NC Live Theater at the College and at Davidson Community Players, Live music, lectures, soup nazi at the Cottage, Wildcats Sports. Another spectacular weekend in town.
DAVIDSON, NC Davidson was named #10 on Southern Living’s list of the South’s top food towns for 2019. We’ve come a long way. Way to go Davidson restauranteurs. Thank you!
DAVIDSON, NC Gateau on Main opened today at 2pm. Davidson you’re in for a treat. They have a bakery and dessert bar which evolves during the day. Breakfast pastries in the morning, fresh baked breads and as the afternoon and evening progress, the focus is on desserts. They also offer a cheese plate.
107 N Main Street, Suite 101 – Davidson, NC
Beer is served in bottles and cans in addition to wine and Pure Intentions coffee. So take a seat on the porch and enjoy their Free WIFI and great service.
This is a great, new option for a late night dessert and beverage. Open til 11pm on weekends – great! Gateau on Main – website
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Davidson, NC Brand new Coming Soon – Davidson Townhome. Walk to restaurants and shops, movie theater, the Davidson Farmers’ Market and Davidson College. Close to I77, Ingersol Rand HQ, Lowes HQ, and Lake Norman.
Davidson, NC News Christmas in Davidson is the best! Live music, the schedule is packed. Who is going to win the Ugly Christmas Sweater Contest? – $100
Davidson, NC Have a wonderful Thanksgiving. Lots to do with family and friends in Davidson. Rusty Knox performs, Car Show, LIVE Music, Davidson basketball – support the team while students are on break, Small Business Saturday – Win gift cards!
Davidson, NC Saturday November 24th is Small Business Saturday and an opportunity to support all the wonderful local businesses which make Davidson so special.
In addition to knocking out your holiday shopping you’ll have a chance to win a gift card bundle from the following businesses:
Ben & Jerry’s Ice Cream, Carolina Craft Butchery, Clean Juice, Honeysuckle Home, The Jewel Box, Kindred, Main Street Books, Monkee’s, New York Bagels, The Rumor Mill Market, Summit Coffee, The Village Store, and The Wooden Stone.
Simply make a purchase at any of these businesses and your name will be entered into the drawing. Mayor Rusty Knox will draw the winner Tuesday Nov 27 on Facebook Live.
Bring your houseguests out and explore all Davidson has to offer and support local, small business.
Hey Davidson. Get ready to support another awesome, local business!
