Optimist Hall, at 1115 N. Brevard Street, Charlotte, is a food hall inside in a redeveloped former gingham mill. Its 147,000 square feet feature a wide variety of unique food stalls, as well as bars, some retail, and restaurants.
It’s situated in Optimist Park, between Uptown and NoDa.
Read on to learn everything you need to know about Optimist Hall before visiting. Or, jump right to the upcoming events!
Parking at Optimist Hall
- The first 1.5 hours are free
- 1.5 to 3 hours will incur a $5 fee
- 3 to 24 hours will incur an $18 fee
You’ll need to register your vehicle with Optimist Hall’s partner, Metropolis, by scanning the QR Code in the parking lot, but you’ll only have to do that once.
If you’re worried about parking, you can also get to Optimist Hall on the Blue Line Light Rail. It’s a very short work from the Parkwood LYNX station, and there’s even a path between the station and Optimist Hall. When you exit the station, turn right.
Hours
Optimist Hall is open:
- Monday to Thursday: 7 a.m. to 9 p.m.
- Friday: 7 a.m. to 10 p.m.
- Saturday: 8 a.m. to 10 p.m.
- Sunday: 8 a.m. to 9 p.m.
Look for updates on hours at optimisthall.com/. If there’s a change that we learn about, we’ll update here as well.
Some tenants do have different hours.
Tenants at Optimist Hall
Find the current list of tenants at optimisthall.com/tenants.
Indoor and Outdoor Eating
In addition to the tables inside the food hall, Optimist Hall has several outdoor areas, including a Courtyard. Some of the outdoor seating areas are covered, which is appreciated in the heat of summer.
Events
Live music on Mother’s Day
Sunday, May 10, 2026
11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Free
Live music by Savannah Harmon in the courtyard.
What’s Near Optimist Hall?
If you’re at Optimist Hall, you’re near some other interesting Charlotte businesses and attractions, including Rosie’s Wine and Coffee Garden (at McGill Rose Garden), Birdsong Brewing, Starlight on 22nd, and Cordelia Park. A little farther up North Davidson Street are Rhino Market & Deli, NoDa Escapes, and then, the rest of NoDa.
Accessibility
There’s an elevator. Please contact Optimist Hall with any questions about accessibility.
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