Visulite Theatre is one of The 15 Best Cozy Places in Charlotte.

1. Visulite Theatre

8.4
1615 Elizabeth Ave (btwn Travis Ave & Hawthorne Ln), Charlotte, NC
Rock Club · Elizabeth · 22 tips and reviews

Marino R.Marino Radke: Great small venue with amazing sound system.

Harry H.Harry Hoover: Great place to see a show in an intimate setting. A lot of fun.

Monica H.Monica Haley: Awesome little intimate venue!

Smelly Cat Coffeehouse is one of The 15 Best Cozy Places in Charlotte.

2. Smelly Cat Coffeehouse

9.0
514 E 36th St, Charlotte, NC
Café · North Charlotte · 103 tips and reviews

Michaela P.Michaela Pierce: Perfect place to get a cup of coffee sit in one of the cozy nooks and read a book you've been dying to finish. The baristas are kind + inviting people.

Erika F.Erika Finnimore: If you need a good-quality pour over and a cozy place to work remotely, go here. Even the drip coffee is superb, too. So flavorful and not bitter.

Logan L.Logan Lanier: Come in for the unique name; stay for the quality coffee. Local, authentic and eclectic sum up this NoDa staple. A hidden treasure that even hosts a small arts-market on weekends.

Cajun Queen is one of The 15 Best Cozy Places in Charlotte.

3. Cajun Queen

8.9
1800 E 7th St, Charlotte, NC
Cajun and Creole Restaurant · Elizabeth · 73 tips and reviews

Joshua D.Joshua Drown: Live music, great crowd, and tasty Cajun food. If you arrive and there's a wait, try the cozy upstairs bar with first come first serve high-tops and outdoor terrace.

Kelley S.Kelley S.: The Cajun pasta was flavorful and oh so good! The ambiance is awesome for an intimate nite with your significant other or with some good friends.

Jeff P.Jeff Pogue: The Bloody Mary mix is house made and awesome. Also. This is the only place this far I have found that makes a Sazerac! It's even on the menu.

The Fillmore Charlotte is one of The 15 Best Cozy Places in Charlotte.

4. The Fillmore Charlotte

9.2
1000 NC Music Factory Blvd (at The NC Music Factory), Charlotte, NC
Rock Club · Fourth Ward · 37 tips and reviews

JamesJames: Awesome music venue in which you can experience your favorite artist/band in a small, intimate setting. The Chvrches show this past October was absolutely amazing!

GinaGina: Great small venue which is very well organized inside with multiple placed to buy drinks or food scattered around so you don't have to stand in one line. Some cafe tables and a bar if you like to sit

eddy m.eddy malave: The venue is awesome! I just performed there with Bright Eyes and loved everything about it! Great facilities and super friendly staff! Hope to perform there again someday :)

Barrington's Restaurant is one of The 15 Best Cozy Places in Charlotte.

5. Barrington's Restaurant

8.5
7822 Fairview Rd, Charlotte, NC
American Restaurant · Governor's Square · 10 tips and reviews

ToryBurchToryBurch: A romantic and intimate bistro in South Park renowned for its numerous foodie awards. Order the gnocchi with veal and porcini mushrooms.

Creative Loafing CharlotteCreative Loafing Charlotte: Year in and year out, Chef Bruce Moffett creates the best restaurant experience in town. It's quiet and unassuming, but its food, desserts and wines are bold and delicious, the ambiance warm and cozy.

April T.April Thigpen: Amazing. Best restaurant in Charlotte. Bruce is a genius. Totally have a huge chef crush on him!

The Workman's Friend is one of The 15 Best Cozy Places in Charlotte.

6. The Workman's Friend

8.7
1531 Central Ave, Charlotte, NC
Irish Pub · Plaza Midwood · 16 tips and reviews

Chris K.Chris Konecny: Cozy upscale Irish pub. Fireplace. Higher Ground on draft.

Logan L.Logan Lanier: Smack-dab in the middle of Plaza Midwood, TWF is a great gastro pub! They always have a good & local craft beer selection, and the signature cocktails are a creative twist on classics!

Kari H.Kari Hess: Excellent location in the Plaza Midwood neighborhood. Great for brunch, lunch, dinner or drinks. You really can't go wrong here! Order a bag of chips and devour the malt vinegar aioli.

Cast Iron Waffles is one of The 15 Best Cozy Places in Charlotte.

7. Cast Iron Waffles

8.7
9604 Longstone Ln, Charlotte, NC
Café · Ballantyne West · 28 tips and reviews

Michaela P.Michaela Pierce: Sweet and fluffy waffles!! The waffles are heavenly!! Super cute and cozy cafe. Delicious coffee and kind employees. Love this place!

Roger R.Roger R: Tiny place that gets very busy. Lumberjack is great, but the sweet ones are the way to go. Had Nutella with strawberries and bananas...fantastic

Creative Loafing CharlotteCreative Loafing Charlotte: The coffee served here is fair trade, but the real draw is the sensational and certifiably addictive Liège waffles. Trust me, you'll make this a frequent stop.

Sullivan's Steakhouse is one of The 15 Best Cozy Places in Charlotte.

8. Sullivan's Steakhouse

8.7
1928 South Boulevard, Suite 200, Suite 200 (at E Tremont Ave), Charlotte, NC
Steakhouse · Dilworth · 37 tips and reviews

JustinJustin: Def like more than Del Frisco's! More intimate and the bananas foster bread pudding is amazing! =)

Christie B.Christie BW: The steak...melt in your mouth awesome, the martinis...like drinking nectar, the live jazz and the evening is magical. The service, outstanding!

Trellis M.Trellis Manning: The calamari and mac n cheese are to die for!!

The Evening Muse is one of The 15 Best Cozy Places in Charlotte.

9. The Evening Muse

8.2
3227 N Davidson St (36th), Charlotte, NC
Concert Hall · North Charlotte · 19 tips and reviews

mtb m.mtb mac: Good music, get here early. small place but worth the intimate setting

Ash H.Ash Hamilton: Nice, cozy music venue. Pop by sometime even if you don't know the night's band, because it might surprise you and is a chill pass time.

Bea C.Bea Cote: Perfect small venue.

300 East is one of The 15 Best Cozy Places in Charlotte.

10. 300 East

8.8
300 East Blvd (Cleveland Ave), Charlotte, NC
American Restaurant · Dilworth · 58 tips and reviews

Joshua D.Joshua Drown: Warm cozy spot off East Boulevard, perfect for happy hour. If there's a wait, try sitting at the small bar, you can often find a spot or two.

ᴡ T.ᴡ Tomes: Their Sonoma Salad is probably one of my fav. salads anywhere. The dressing is totally addicting!

Brad W.Brad Ward: The sweet potato ravioli are to die for!

Global Restaurant is one of The 15 Best Cozy Places in Charlotte.

11. Global Restaurant

8.7
314 Main St (Johnston Road), Charlotte, NC
French Restaurant · 10 tips and reviews

Creative Loafing CharlotteCreative Loafing Charlotte: At this upscale restaurant with an intimate atmosphere you can try distinct dishes from all over the world: India, Japan, France, Peru and more. Read more.

Maria O.Maria Olsson-Tysor: Great, high quality food. Loved the paella but it's not your traditional style (this one was more like a risotto w chicken, scallops, shrimp, etc). Nice wine and desserts too. Excellent service.

Larry H.Larry Hoekstra II: Pork belly ftw!

Alexander Michael's is one of The 15 Best Cozy Places in Charlotte.

12. Alexander Michael's

8.6
401 W 9th St (N Pine St.), Charlotte, NC
American Restaurant · Fourth Ward · 47 tips and reviews

Kari H.Kari Hess: cozy dinner spot in 4th Ward in a historic house; the menu has lots of variety, perfect spot for a low key but romantic date

Charlotte D.Charlotte Deb: An old haunt of mine! Everything is good, from beers to sandwiches to pasta to appetizers.

Lena G.Lena Gershkovich: Try the crab soup!

The Wine Vault is one of The 15 Best Cozy Places in Charlotte.

13. The Wine Vault

8.3
9009 J M Keynes Dr, Charlotte, NC
Wine Bar · University City North · 21 tips and reviews

Antonia L.Antonia Logan: There is seating in the back that would work awesomely if you are in a group with more than 5 people! The atmosphere is relaxed and cozy!

Gavora J.Gavora Jones: There is nothing like a walk on the lake in the evening. A boat ride is even better.

Greg S.Greg Smith: Come on a Friday night and listen to Rich play acoustic guitar on the patio.

Good Food on Montford is one of The 15 Best Cozy Places in Charlotte.

14. Good Food on Montford

8.9
1701 Montford Dr, Charlotte, NC
American Restaurant · Madison Park · 44 tips and reviews

Cottingham Chalk H.Cottingham Chalk Hayes, Realtors: The atmosphere is cozy and chic and the food is delicious! A great place for a date or a fun night with a group of friends! ~ Logan Foose (The Joe Huneycutt Team)

Sophia M.Sophia Matthews: Try the Steamed Bun With Five Spice Rubbed Pork Belly And Pickled Veg And Hoisin - WHAT IS THIS MADE OUT OF?!?!?!? Cocaine and dreams?!?!!? WOW!!!!

Katie A.Katie Amacher: Steam bun, crispy quail, and duck fettuccini all awesome.

Amelie's French Bakery is one of The 15 Best Cozy Places in Charlotte.

15. Amelie's French Bakery

8.8
2424 N Davidson St, Charlotte, NC
Bakery · Villa Heights · 314 tips and reviews

'Queta N.'Queta Nickles: Delish..cozy relaxing spot

Visual CaffeineVisual Caffeine: Amazing spot to eat. work. socialize. -- most delicious!

Rachel G.Rachel Goldberg: Three words: Salted. Caramel. Brownie.