Black Brunch & Day Parties in Charlotte: The Spots to Know (2026)

Let's be straight: Charlotte's Black brunch scene is really a day-party scene with mimosas attached. A couple of true sit-down spots anchor it — STATS and Teranga City — but most of the energy is rooftops, DJ sets, and afternoon parties in Uptown and NoDa. Here's what's actually worth knowing.

STATS Charlotte — David Cox Road

Black-owned upscale restaurant running a Sunday brunch and day party with DJ Nick Lake on the decks. Full bar and a Southern/soul menu. This is one of the few true sit-down brunches in the mix.

Teranga City — Charlotte

A West African-themed venue hosting a weekly R&B brunch and day party. Bottomless mimosas run $25. The other genuine restaurant option on this list.

Afro-Piano & Mimosas — Medusa Lounge, NoDa

Every 2nd Sunday at Medusa Lounge on N Davidson St. An Afrobeats and Amapiano day-party brunch — bring the energy, not your appetite for a quiet meal.

Soul Train Brunch — Art Factory

A Soul Train-themed brunch and day party built around classic soul, funk and R&B. Expect dance-line vibes and a crowd that came to move.

Queen City Cognac Fest & Day Party — Blush CLT

An afternoon cognac festival and day party for the Black social scene, with a DJ on hand. Free with RSVP.

NDA Rooftop Day Party — Moxy Charlotte Downtown, Uptown

A rooftop day party at the Moxy in Uptown, spanning 90s, Dancehall and Afrobeats/Amapiano. Views and a deep playlist.

90s R&B Day Party — Sip City Market & Bottle Shop

A 90s R&B day party with a throwback DJ set. Straightforward and nostalgic.

Legends of the Summer Day Party — Wilkinson Boulevard

A Sunday-afternoon summer day party with R&B and hip-hop DJ sets on Wilkinson Blvd.

Uptown Yolk — South End

Black-owned Southern brunch from Greg and Subrina Collier, the Memphis-rooted couple behind Leah & Louise (three James Beard nominations between them). Sweet potato waffles, the Mojo Hash, a real coffee-and-cocktail program, and reservations on OpenTable. A proper sit-down brunch, not a party with mimosas attached.

Don's Restaurant & Lounge — Uptown

Black-owned Southern spot on N Caldwell St running weekend brunch Saturday and Sunday. Red velvet waffles, honey lemon pepper wings, salmon bites and cheese grits, craft cocktails. Fine-dining plates in a sit-down room — an Uptown anchor.

That's the honest shape of it: a handful of true sit-down brunches and a rotating lineup of day parties that carry the weekend. Dates and hosts shift, so check ahead before you roll out.

Browse every Black brunch in Charlotte on the Charlotte brunch page — and if you host one, list it free.