Elizabeth

Lupie's Cafe

also known as Lupies Cafe

Chili, cornbread, and zero pretense since 1987 — half of Charlotte learned to eat here.

Opens Friday
  • Sit-Down Dining
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Hours & practicals

Hours (fall)
Lupie's Cafe opening hours by day, fall season
Mon–Fri (today)11am–4pm
Satnoon–4pm
SunClosed
Price
$inexpensive
Address
2718 Monroe Rd, Charlotte, NC 28205
From your base
Sorts every list here by walk time.

The take

Founded by Lupie Duran in 1987 and still family-run — the kind of place locals file under landmarks that stand the test of time.

What to order: Get the Texas chili as a chili mac — their self-declared hottest of four house chilis, over spaghetti or mac and cheese.

Details

Cuisine
southern, burgers

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Your passport…

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The neighborhood

The 4 things this place connects to in the guide's map of the town — one step out, and nothing beyond it.

District

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Categories

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Places

competes with

See Lupie's Cafe on the wiki, with every connection listedArriving in Elizabeth? The first-hour guide