Kosher Food Options in Charlotte, NC

Whether you're visiting for the weekend or staying longer, Charlotte offers several kosher-friendly food options for travelers and observant families. From fully prepared Shabbat meals to everyday kosher dining, here's how to eat well while keeping kosher in the Queen City.

🥙 HaPina Kosher Restaurant

HaPina is a locally loved kosher meat restaurant offering a sit-down experience in the corner lobby of the Chabad of Charlotte. Open most weeks on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday, HaPina serves steak, burgers, schnitzel, shawarma, fish, french fries and salads. 

✅ Open only Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday from 12pm - 6pm. 
✅ Indoor seating
✅ Available on DoorDash

Website: https://hapinaclt.com/

Door Dash: https://www.doordash.com/store/kosher-charlotte-charlotte-24950545/22849548/

Kosher Supervision Certificate: https://koshercharlotte.com/kosher-certification 

🍕 HaPizza Kosher Dairy Pop Up

HaPizza is a locally loved kosher dairy option offering take out 26 inch pies at the Chabad of Charlotte. Open most weeks on Thursday's and Sundays. Sometimes HaPizza does dairy fish and chips during the week. 

✅ Open only Thursday and Sunday 12pm - 6pm. 
✅ Take Out
✅ Available for online ordering

Website: https://koshercharlotte.com/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/p/DJusEp5zxks/

Kosher Supervision Certificate: https://koshercharlotte.com/kosher-certification 

🥘 Kosher Charlotte Catering Company

Kosher Charlotte is the local catering company run out of Chabad. Kosher Charlotte is a trusted option for pre-ordered, certified kosher meals in the Charlotte area. Perfect for visitors who want breakfast, lunch, or dinner while traveling. Kosher Charlotte also offers Shabbat meals delivered, holiday platters, or catering for local businesses or events.

✅ Daily Takeout before 5pm
✅ Glatt Kosher, Pas Yisroel, and Cholov Yisroel 
✅ Pickup and delivery available
✅ Custom menus for Shabbat, Yom Tov, or events

Website: https://koshercharlotte.com/

Kosher Supervision Certificate: https://koshercharlotte.com/kosher-certification 

🍞 Shabbat Food & Prepared Meals

Visitors looking for Shabbat meals or kosher groceries have a few great options:

🧺 Prepared Shabbat Meals

Reach out to Kosher Charlotte Catering if you want to have your meal at home.  Meals can be made to include:

  • Challah
  • Grape juice / wine
  • Chicken soup, kugels, mains & desserts
  • Vegetarian options

🧺 Connect with locals

The local Charlotte Jewish community takes pride in their "southern hospitality". While you are welcome to spend shabbat at home, many families would jump at the opportunity to host you for a meal. Please reach out to anyone below and always share special request or food allergies to your host so they can properly accommodate.  

Note: Chabad of Charlotte has a community lunch every Saturday after davening. A full meal is served and guests are welcome. 

🛒 Kosher Grocery Shopping

  • Gleiberman's Gourmet: https://www.gleibermans.com/
  • Harris Teeter & Publix (Providence Rd) — features a small kosher section
  • Trader Joe’s & Whole Foods — often carries Empire chicken and kosher staples

🕯️ Pro Tip: Reach out to Chabad of Charlotte for help with food, hospitality, or minyanim — they’re warm, welcoming, and community-focused.

🧭 Where We're Located

The Kosher Charlotte Hotel is located in the heart of the Jewish Community just minutes from the Chabad of Charlotte, and close to all major kosher food sources in Charlotte. Whether you need a weekday meal, a family Shabbat dinner, or a convenient takeout option, everything is within reach.

✅ Kosher Supervision Certificate