Charlotte witnessed the closure of a handful of popular eateries in October, stirring reactions from the community.
Big Ben announced it would close in Elizabeth. However, it teased a lack of finality: “This isn’t goodbye … just a new chapter,” the restaurant said.
High Grounds Coffeehouse in downtown Concord bids farewell after nearly two years.
CHNO Coffee, once named Charlotte’s best, faces an abrupt eviction from its boutique space, with the owner expressing confusion and sadness.
Blaze Pizza’s South End Charlotte location shut down, joining other closures in South Carolina, although the reason remains unspecified.
Lastly, 704 Korean Barbecue, famous for its all-you-can-eat menu, announces plans to close, leaving loyal customers disappointed. Each closure results in expressions of gratitude and hopes for the future from the owners.
NO. 1: CONCORD NATIVE CLOSES DOORS ON DOWNTOWN COFFEE SHOP. ‘I’M BEYOND GRATEFUL’
A Charlotte-area coffee shop is “officially closed” after nearly two years in business. | Published October 7, 2025 | Read Full Story by Tanasia Kenney
NO. 2: PIZZERIA WITH ‘FAST FIRED’ PIES CLOSES IN SOUTH END CHARLOTTE. WHAT WE KNOW
Blaze Pizza, a fast-casual chain serving fast-fired pies, has shut its doors in Charlotte’s South End. | Published October 21, 2025 | Read Full Story by Tanasia Kenney
NO. 3: IT WAS NAMED CHARLOTTE’S BEST COFFEE SHOP. NOW, IT’S SUDDENLY FORCED TO CLOSE
A Charlotte coffee shop has shut its doors after the owner said it was suddenly booted from its spot. | Published October 29, 2025 | Read Full Story by Tanasia Kenney
NO. 4: ALL-YOU-CAN-EAT KOREAN BBQ SPOT CLOSING AFTER FOUR YEARS IN SOUTH CHARLOTTE
A Korean barbecue spot is packing up with plans to close in three days. | Published October 30, 2025 | Read Full Story by Tanasia Kenney
NO. 5: CHARLOTTE PUB FAMOUS FOR FISH AND CHIPS TO CLOSE — FOR NOW. ‘THIS ISN’T GOODBYE.
The British-style tavern is known for hosting soccer fans and serving classic fare. | Published October 30, 2025 | Read Full Story by Tanasia Kenney
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