Charlotte Work & Relocation
Your first week working in Charlotte
Starting a new job in Charlotte? Here is what to expect and how to make your first week smooth.
Before your first day
Get these logistics sorted before you start.
- Test your commute during rush hour
- Find parking near your office
- Identify backup commute option (LYNX, bus, rideshare)
- Download CATS app for transit
- Find a lunch spot near your office
Uptown lunch spots
If you work in Uptown, here are popular lunch spots for your first week.
- 7th Street Public Market — food hall, diverse options
- Rooster's Uptown — upscale Southern
- Fahrenheit — rooftop with city view
- The Liberty — burgers and beer
- Enderly Coffee — quick coffee and breakfast
South End lunch spots
If you work in South End or near the Rail Trail.
- Yafo Kitchen — Mediterranean bowls
- Sycamore Brewing — beer and food trucks
- Bean Hall — coffee and light lunch
- Tupelo Honey — Southern brunch and lunch
Ready to find your Charlotte neighborhood?
Settle CLT has neighborhood guides, a quiz, and a home-finding form for people relocating to Charlotte for work.