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Categories: Delis, Beer, Wine & Spirits, Nightlife
2007 Commonwealth AveMon-Wed. 6:30 p.m. - 12:00 a.m.
Thu-Sat. 6:30 p.m. - 2:00 a.m.
Sun. 8:00 p.m. - 12:00 a.m.
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Ended up here by chance since the restaurant I wanted to go to had lost power but was pleasantly surprised.
It was a Sunday night so it was pretty low key but the food was really good (try the braised pork) and they had they had Delirium on draft.
I will definitely go back.
A few years ago, I wrote an article for the Charlotte Observer about where to take family and friends visiting from out of town and high on my list was the Common Market.
It's a cool little neighborhood place filled to the brim with lovely beers, wines, juices and sodas, as well as sandwiches & food (from their own deli), interesting munchies and a bevy of novelty candies, toys and merch. I love the patio - it's gone through some major changes since the beginning, some of which has made it more difficult to hang out back there, but I dig it nonetheless. It can be a little dirty sometimes, but that comes with the territory when you have many people coming and going all day... even though I think the customers should clean up after themselves out of respect for who might be sitting there next....
Keeping me from giving the full five-star treatment is something that is not really the CM's fault. Sometimes I don't really want to go there because of how crowded and noisy the place can be with people wearing fake glasses and tight jeans. I never know when the right time to go is. You might think its safe to go on a Monday night, and you get there and find it's so damn crowded that you can't continue with your mellow hangout plans. C'est la vie!
But still, I love the Common Market!
There is nothing common about The Common Market, whose mascot appears to be a drawing of a little sandwich with arms and legs with the motto "Uber Deli" - small red square stickers that can be had for free. Located in the Plaza Midwood neighborhood of Charlotte, this was one of Charlotte's earliest neighborhoods, which dates back to 1903, when its first avenues were plotted. Plaza Midwood, as the area is known, is now home to the hipster crowd, with several blocks of turn of the century buildings offering MidCentry Modern furnishings, clothing and other brick a brack.
The Common Market offers many alternative lunching options from the usual fried choices of The South, including a vegan sandwiches, wraps and salad selections in the deli as well as colorfully named sandwiches that include meat such as the "Simple Simon", "Billy Club" and "Evil Homer". Alternatives to high fructose corn syrup laden soft drinks include brands made with - real sugar, a novelty in this day of cutting corners and expanding waistlines.
The clientele, on my visit, ranged from the hipster tattooed crowd to locals buying a sandwiches. The Common Market is a cool little store, any city would be lucky to have an outpost of this market.
I can do everything here, listen to music, eat, sip and find interesting vegetarian foods. I like visiting the place during the night , it's fun, relaxing, their wine is really good. A nice place to chill out and melt your stress away!
I have spent many Wednesday nights at the Common Market for their fantastic beer tastings. Tommy does an excellent job of bringing in interesting microbrews from around the world for everyone to try. The Common Market routinely gets beers before anyone else in the Charlotte area. The selection is hard to beat and is always changing. The staff are wonderful and attentive and know their beers! And yes, there are hipsters galore, but when there's good beer, who cares?
good samiches, good staff, good beer,
everything is lovely, but seriously people, must you all hang out at the common market 24/7? get a life! sheeesh. (you know who you are..)
I have just discovered the Common Market and I couldn't be happier that I did. It reminds me of a funky little deli from back home so it gives me the warm fuzzies while I peruse their killer beer selection. They have everything a micro brew lover could want, including big bottles and single serve, build your own 6 packs. They also have a great wine selection and they even carry sake! There are lots of snacks, breakfast items, and organic choices, as well as off the wall treats and trinkets like "Obama-mints." I have never actually eaten at the deli, but I'm sure it's great too. Oh and you can also buy single cigarettes for 33 cents.....so, if you are craving just one, CM is the place to go.
Gold mine!
I visited this place recently with my brother. After a long afternoon of outdoor labor, I was more than excited to hear that we were going to purchase a couple of cold ones to unwind.
When we pulled up to this place, I thought to myself "Where in the hell has he brought me?" I definitely learned that you cannot judge a book by its cover after visiting this place. We made our way to the back of the store near the beer display case where my brother began to strike up a conversation with a man whom he knows simply as "the beer man". I don't know if I would ever want to be affectionately known as the beer man myself, but this man has definitely earned the moniker in my eyes.
Glancing at the beer display, I quickly realized that I was familiar with less than 20% of the beer selections and had actually only had about 10%. Thats where the beer man comes in. I think he could sense the hesitation in me with regards to my search, so he came over and began to give us a ten minute spiel on the different kinds of beers that he stocks, what they taste like, what they are made from, where they are brewed, etc. We went with his recommendation and were very satisfied with our purchase.
It is interesting to see the very different blend of people that frequent this place. I even saw a guy there that was dressed like Prince from the Purple Rain movie.
If you are looking to sit back and drink a good beer rather than the traditional busch or miller product, I would highly recommend making your way to the Common Market for a wide range of quality beer selections.
Oh yeah, they have other stuff too.
This neighborhood hangout//convenience store offers a deli and Swig, a bar that now has a couple beers on tap.
They have free wine tastings and a DJ every Thursday night. The place is usually packed, but it's a fun way to spend your evening
You can grab a six-pack of an obscure brew and drink it right there at one of the tables inside or on the (somewhat hidden) patio outside. On a nice day, the patio is a great place to sit and relax. But after a rainstorm, it can be pretty gross out there.
Common Market has a great selection of wine and beer, but it's often pricier than the Harris Teeter. For example, a bottle of Riesling might go for $10 there while it's $7 at the Teeter. But Common Market is open well past 10, when the Teeter and other shops close, so it's your best bet for late-night beer/wine runs.
I heart CM! Great food, excellent wine and beer selection, even better people watching. Thanks Blake!
This place is a daytime dive bar, gas station, TGIF on crack with Pabst signs and pinatas dangling from the ceiling. The inside is stacked with snacks and coolers of any type of beer imaginable. The beer selection is as affordable as a grocery store, with Kirin Ichiban 22ozs for only 2.50. So, grab a beer and head outside to the back porch and paint on the benches or bring a laptop to write.
It is a communal atmosphere with friendly guests who respect the joint. It's easy to get lost in the view of urban decay with an Irish sized beer mug in hand, and the music is anything from Radiohead to The Mighty Mighty Bosstones. Drop on in and drop out!
CM is a great place to go for a beer and hang out :) Always something different and interesting on tap! Cool crowd. I can't wait until the Southend location opens!!!
Here in Chicago we have plenty of BYOB restaurants, but nothing can top the experience of Charlotte's Common Market. I have fond memories of my visits to the Common Market over the years. March of '05 was my first visit. There, I purchased my first bottle of Pom and my first bottle of wine. On that same day, I learned that filling an empty Pom bottle with red wine makes for a perfect disguise. Since then, I always make it a point to rally some friends together and head here to drink in their quaint courtyard. Not only is the beer and wine selection incredible, and not only do they provide glasses for you to immediately begin drinking, they also have an fantastic community board that can help guide an outsider to the best nightlife in the city.
Gotta love CM. Employees are always chill and awesome, their beer selection is tops (come with some cash to spend, microbrews are not cheap), and the deli kicks booty for both meaters and non-meaters alike. I have to admit a current addiction to the chickpea-batter fried cashews-- its like a cashew falafel, SO good.
As a sort of 'beer connoisseur ', I loved The Common Market instantly. I have been known to throw some pretty good beer tasting parties in my day- and what a perfect place to pick the selection. Beer stores like this are perfect if you want to try a new taste- but not buy more than one bottle. The wine selection is great, too. I have yet to try the sandwiches, but they do look delicious!
Best part: you can go out back and drink your beer! I'm thinking about just hangin' out back and having a beer tasting party right there. Eh?
Here's my beef with The Common Market: (1) there's not enough seating and along with that (2) I get a bit claustrophobic after a while. Tonight, they were having - I kid you not - a DJed night out for a club of runners. Really? At the Common Market? I know this place is supposed to be the up and coming hang out spot, but frankly, it just seems like there are better places to be.
Common Market is one of the best hangouts in Charlotte. It has an amazing beer and wine selection and everyone is extremely friendly. Tends to get a little crowded but even with a full house this place is great to hang out in. Bring your dog, grab a beer and join in on a very cool crowd.
It's a little pricey in my opinion, but the Common Market is one of the greatest places to find some interesting vegetarian lunch foods in Charlotte.
I enjoy their barbeque tofu, and they've got some fantastic sandwiches. The whole she-bang will usually run you around $7, which is expensive when you think you could get the same deal from Subway for significantly less...but you feel better in your soul when you eat local!
Common Market is near Yoga One, which is where I get my downward dog on, so I find myself over there a lot. The staff is friendly, the wine and beer selection is top-knotch, and the food is good.
Another of my favorite parts of this shop is their little weird toy section. I have a stretchy, squishy, sticky red pig that I keep in my kitchen window that came from there, and also a set of unicorn action figures emblazoned with the Russian hammer and sickle vs. one with the US flag pattern. Where do they find this stuff?
It's neither common, nor is it really a "market," since you can sip, nosh, and sometimes listen there. I just love this place. It's one of the reasons I chose to locate so close by. From its sandwich delights, to its yummy handmade desserts, to its awesome well-priced selection of beer and wine, this place has got it covered. And where else can you find so many groovy kitschy bumper-stickers, buttons, and toys (a la Archie MePhee)? Years ago, even my eighty-something grandmother accompanied me here, and she loved it, too! The Common Market has captured an uncommon niche. It's a place where even weird folks are just folks.
SO CRUCIAL. Well picked wine and beer selection at nice prices. Deli is open till three. Best to get them made to order - the cold case sucks comparatively. Awesome enclosed outdoor area. Feels continental. Decorated with liberal propaganda much of which is pretty lulzy.
I have to throw this out there that mixing the framboise with the double chocolate stout is awesome. So awesome I kicked myself in the head. Almost.
I love the Common Market. They have a great beer/wine selection and a patio to hang out on and drink. Awesome deli. Cool toys and neat stuff for people who like bacon. It's my go to spot for switchblade combs.
Will be back!
Big sandwiches, great chip selection, and great prices for what you get!
I have to say I have had MANY good nights here!!! The wine is cheap the crowd is different but fun and if your in the mood for good different beers tis is a good spot!! I love sitting outside in the alley on a nice night!! Cant wait for CM to open in Southend April 1st!!!
I'm not sure if the owner is a fan of bicycling, but a lot of bikers(human powered) like to hang out here. I often make the trek around town and made the common market my pitstop for a can of santa cruz lemondae.
I haven't tried the deli, but there is a small farmers market on tuesday from 4-6 and saturdays 10-12 outside of the common market under a few shady oaks. people sell vegetables, hand-made soap and candles, fresh herbs, and jewelry. be sure to check it out on your bike or even your car.
Love this place, which has really wonderful beer and wine selection, it's good place to hang out too, with a good mix of always friendly people.
Awesome beer and wine selection. Good Sandwiches. This is the place to hang out with friends when you want a casual night. Thursday nights after 7pm is wine tasting. Various nights they have a live back playing.
Finally a place where health food nuts and junk food nuts can come together. Wide selection of chips, beef jerky, power bars, soda, energy drinks and nonsequeters such as bacon flavored toothpics. They have seating if you want to have your snack and pop pronto. And they also sell coffee, wine, and beer.
It's a convenience shop & deli, with a more cool vibe than a normal convenience shop/deli. Beer selection here is great, and I'm a beer snob. It ties with Brawley's Beverage. Lots of top-notch wines in all prices. Pretty good range of sakes, too. Fresh-made sandwiches are delicious, when you can get here before it closes. It's usually hit or miss for me to get there before they shut that part of the store down. There's plenty of other stuff to fill me up in their shop, including the sandwiches they make in their deli all packaged up to-go.
The Common Market is the best place to go for single good beers- they even let you drink them in the store or on their patio. Besides having a huge selection of beer and wine, they also have a deli during the day-time that makes great sandwiches, etc. I also love to browse the candy and assorted treats that the Common Market offers. This place functions as a convenience store and a deli, but at night it also becomes a hang out for hip locals who wants to relax on the patio and drink and smoke cigarettes. Open until 2 am!!
Great little spot. Yet to partake in the beer bar, but staff is awesome. Great beer and wine selection, albeit a bit pricy, and good chips and stuff. A con is definately the sandwich portion and selection. would love to see these guys get a bit more creative and expand the food offer.
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