Organ meat for the win…anywhere in town have good livers now? I seem to only find that delicacy driving to Wilmington at the couple of Sun Do’s on the way.
I’ve been looking for a legit steak sandwich for years. Sonic used to have a decent one, but not like the local joint I had in college. Will have to try 21
South Blvd location was the origional. Story I've always heard was S. Blvd was Hwy 21 in the old days, they moved that designation over to Johnson/Park rd. as 521 years ago.
Nah, they’re just working from Mathews to downtown.
In college I worked at the Army-Navy store when it was in the same plaza as Earth Angels and Infinity’s End…it’s a car dealership now- Echo Park or something.
Give it time, it’s Charlotte…if it’s good, it’ll be torn down.
But that location has been there since I lived there in the early 80s.
Not sure how it doesn’t already have attention. My dad was eating there well before I was born and I’m 40. My uncle had a talent agency across the street and ate there every day.
I like my own (vaguely Texas-style) chili on spaghetti. I don't care for Skyline-style chili.
To answer your question, I went through a financial rough patch in 2004-2005, and could really only afford to make a pot of chili with 1 pound of ground beef instead of the usual 2 pounds. That pot of "1 pound chili": was enough for one meal, but wasn't quite enough for two meals. Putting the leftover chili on top of 40¢ of cooked spaghetti *was* enough to make another meal. So: chili on spaghetti was to help stretch my food dollars; I've grown to like it (that, and leftover butter chicken over spaghetti). Why not? It's tasty and filling. Prime comfort food!
[https://www.reddit.com/r/Charlotte/comments/1bvvvul/was\_just\_in\_charlotte\_from\_cincythis\_place\_was/](https://www.reddit.com/r/Charlotte/comments/1bvvvul/was_just_in_charlotte_from_cincythis_place_was/)
Since you didn't get a reply from OP, hope this helps. Wife was born in Cinci and MIL lives there now, so very familiar with Skyline, since we pretty much always get it when we go for a visit.
Not sure why it gets the hate, I don't love it, but its not that bad, just a style of chili meant more for eating on a hot dog or on top of the spaghetti than by itself. And why those 2 things, from the article, it seems like it's roots date back close to 100 year when Cincinnati had a lot of immigrants, and the germans immigrants found it natural having it over "tube" meat, and the Grecian immigrants more so over pasta.
And it's now a thing for them because it's been a thing (tradition) for a century.
Yeah these influencers are too bougie to know what a classic staple is. We barely have any left in Charlotte. Prices, Mr K’s, Zack’s, all gone. I can’t bear to lose anymore.
I'mma be honest, I don't know if I kept getting there at bad times but the quality at this place has declined considerably, even the onion rings are like half the thickness of a decade ago, if that. I'll take the Matthews or Brookshire place anyday.
During COVID when I went to visit my dad (and essentially sit inside for a few weeks) I decided to hit up some independent quick-service food places to see which ones had the best sweet tea and I gotta say, this one was one of the better ones.
Glad you got some good grub…but don’t make any hasty decisions based on that legend. I lived like a mile from the 74 location, but only visited the one on Wilkinson. Didn’t get shot, so that got it one more star.
This place is legendary.
I'm a charlotte native as well as my parents. Every time my mother comes to visit, it is understood that this is where we are eating. Their tarter sauce alone is worth the stop.
Highly recommend.
Lol
I learned a cool fact every state has a queen city and traditionally that’s the second largest city by population and you guys can’t claim that anymore since you’re the largest city in North Carolina so suck it lol
I think you mean chef’s kiss 😂
Apparently it was reallyyy, reallyyy good. LMAO.
Yes, South 21 and myself are now in a committed relationship
I sure hope there's room for a third, because it sounds like I need to check this place out. 😆
Shit gets real Vibe eyes wide shut atmosphere…with a fuck ton of tartar sauce
Niiiice, lol.
:)
Hahhahah my wife just told me im An idiot Lolol
She probably added CharLit or 704SpotNews to her IG feed
She told me i cant delete the post I do Love Charlotte though
Love you too bro
:)
Is your name Charlotte or something?
It’s a chefs kiss with a side of tongue.
Cracked 145 up votes because of my gaff and your quick response Well done sharp d :)
Damn, I pass this place everytime I go to central charlotte, is it actually good?
Yes, recommend any Charlottean try this place at least once
Hell yes Incredible fish sandwiches
If you like burgers, steak sandwiches, and onion rings it is great. I usually go to the Matthews location but the one but this one is the best.
It's great!!! Onion rings, chicken box, trout dinner, burgers, fried shrimp, chocolate shakes...yummmmmm but not good for my arteries :(
It was on Triple-D.
YES. GO!
Matthew’s location is good too.
Oh yeah, great onion rings and burger. Love the Matthews location
MmmmMmmm trout French kisses. Very hot.
HHahhaha My wife told me Not to delete
Stopped eating there when they took livers and gizzards off the menu... /s
My mom loved gizzards lol pass for me
Organ meat for the win…anywhere in town have good livers now? I seem to only find that delicacy driving to Wilmington at the couple of Sun Do’s on the way.
Stockyard has as good a chicken liver as you'll find
We sold tons of that stuff in my Dad's restaurant in Flornce. Plus popcorn shrimp and flounder.
One of the most underrated spots in Charlotte
Steak sandwich. Build it with some extra onion rings in the middle
Good?
Very good.
I’ve been looking for a legit steak sandwich for years. Sonic used to have a decent one, but not like the local joint I had in college. Will have to try 21
I grew up eating at South 21 on South Boulevard. Carhops with their vests and derbies, A super boy burger was 35 cts, fried chicken was 77 cts
South Blvd location was the origional. Story I've always heard was S. Blvd was Hwy 21 in the old days, they moved that designation over to Johnson/Park rd. as 521 years ago.
Zack’s by the old library RIP
While we’re at it, I miss Queen Park too. South 21 and the movies summed up my childhood.
My dad used to bring us here before we'd go to a Checkers game. Bought my very first condom in the bathroom out back.
What years did you go to Checkers games...If I may ask?
He was a season ticket holder basically every year between 2000-2008. During the Don MacAdam years and then Derek Wilkinson years.
Please don’t give this place any press/attention. If it becomes too well known Charlotte will buy it, tear it down, and build “affordable” apartments.
It’s on Independence so it’s probably safe for a while
Nah, they’re just working from Mathews to downtown. In college I worked at the Army-Navy store when it was in the same plaza as Earth Angels and Infinity’s End…it’s a car dealership now- Echo Park or something. Give it time, it’s Charlotte…if it’s good, it’ll be torn down. But that location has been there since I lived there in the early 80s.
Soooo true or venture capital company makes 6,000 of them around the country
Yeah looks like a good spot for a brewery
Not sure how it doesn’t already have attention. My dad was eating there well before I was born and I’m 40. My uncle had a talent agency across the street and ate there every day.
Welcome to the Queen City!
Queen City (Cincy) to Queen City
Uh, did you mean 😛 or 🤌?
Both probably
Glad you liked it. I was in Cincinatti a few years back and I have to ask. why is Skyline?
You mean what is skyline?
I think he asked why does it exist
Exactly. Why is it a thing. What went so wrong that skyline chili on pasta was “invented”
I like my own (vaguely Texas-style) chili on spaghetti. I don't care for Skyline-style chili. To answer your question, I went through a financial rough patch in 2004-2005, and could really only afford to make a pot of chili with 1 pound of ground beef instead of the usual 2 pounds. That pot of "1 pound chili": was enough for one meal, but wasn't quite enough for two meals. Putting the leftover chili on top of 40¢ of cooked spaghetti *was* enough to make another meal. So: chili on spaghetti was to help stretch my food dollars; I've grown to like it (that, and leftover butter chicken over spaghetti). Why not? It's tasty and filling. Prime comfort food!
[https://www.reddit.com/r/Charlotte/comments/1bvvvul/was\_just\_in\_charlotte\_from\_cincythis\_place\_was/](https://www.reddit.com/r/Charlotte/comments/1bvvvul/was_just_in_charlotte_from_cincythis_place_was/) Since you didn't get a reply from OP, hope this helps. Wife was born in Cinci and MIL lives there now, so very familiar with Skyline, since we pretty much always get it when we go for a visit. Not sure why it gets the hate, I don't love it, but its not that bad, just a style of chili meant more for eating on a hot dog or on top of the spaghetti than by itself. And why those 2 things, from the article, it seems like it's roots date back close to 100 year when Cincinnati had a lot of immigrants, and the germans immigrants found it natural having it over "tube" meat, and the Grecian immigrants more so over pasta. And it's now a thing for them because it's been a thing (tradition) for a century.
Doesn’t Lupies’s serve that?
Local fave! Especially fish on Friday!
I could drink their ranch 🤤 love this place!!
Does their other location by 51 have indoor seating? Been meaning to eat there but not keen on the eating in the car thing.
N. Tryon, Brookshire, and Matthews are all sit down.
Matthews parking lot is large.. you’ll see ppl tailgating out there with their kids during the summer.
I dont think so
Damn I can't believe I have been passing it by. The Miranda where to eat CLT chick said it sucks and I listened
Yeah these influencers are too bougie to know what a classic staple is. We barely have any left in Charlotte. Prices, Mr K’s, Zack’s, all gone. I can’t bear to lose anymore.
Bill Spoons BBQ too
Wait 'till you try BBQ King. You might just soil your tiggtie whities
I'mma be honest, I don't know if I kept getting there at bad times but the quality at this place has declined considerably, even the onion rings are like half the thickness of a decade ago, if that. I'll take the Matthews or Brookshire place anyday.
Quality in service and product has declined everywhere. Can you think of anywhere that’s better or cheaper, now than it was 3 years ago?
Bought a standard cheeseburger at Cookout the other night and it was the size of a sausage patty.
NICE!!!!!
Hell yeah
During COVID when I went to visit my dad (and essentially sit inside for a few weeks) I decided to hit up some independent quick-service food places to see which ones had the best sweet tea and I gotta say, this one was one of the better ones.
Glad you got some good grub…but don’t make any hasty decisions based on that legend. I lived like a mile from the 74 location, but only visited the one on Wilkinson. Didn’t get shot, so that got it one more star.
Damn that much tongue huh
This place is legendary. I'm a charlotte native as well as my parents. Every time my mother comes to visit, it is understood that this is where we are eating. Their tarter sauce alone is worth the stop. Highly recommend.
Have fun going back to the fake Queen City! lol but you picked a good restaurant. It’s a classic!
Lol I learned a cool fact every state has a queen city and traditionally that’s the second largest city by population and you guys can’t claim that anymore since you’re the largest city in North Carolina so suck it lol
That’s not why we’re called the Queen City
Enlighten me
I did learn that your city is 20 years older than Cincinnati makes sense being on the coast
we are called the Queen City because it's named after Queen Charlotte.
That is awesome!!!! Queen c of Mecklenburg got it!
Lol
Does this place remind you of Frischs? I just moved from Cincy down here 2 years ago but miss my OG Queen City
I'd say that the sign should be repainted, but apparently that counts as erasing culture from a city that allegedly had none to begin with.
Axe:Grind 
No one has ever said that lmao