Little Village Grill Unofficial fan guide

Uptown Charlotte · Greek grill

Little Village Grill

A family-run Greek grill on East 4th Street where office workers, jurors and courthouse regulars line up for gyros, Greek fries and double cheeseburgers. Breakfast and lunch, weekdays only.

Hours and directions Call 704-595-3749
The Little Village Grill storefront on East 4th Street, with red patio chairs out front
Photo: Google Maps listing

An uptown lunch staple

Little Village Grill has been feeding uptown Charlotte for about 20 years. For a stretch there were two locations, one in Gateway Village on West Trade Street and this one on East 4th Street. The Gateway spot has since closed, so 901 E. 4th St., a short walk from the Mecklenburg County Courthouse, is the place to go now.

The dining room is bright and full of plants, with tall windows, booths and a few patio tables out front. At lunch the line often reaches the door, but it moves quickly; staff sometimes walk the line taking orders so the grill can get started.

It's a family-run counter, and regulars say they're greeted by name. Plenty of first visits start with a jury duty summons, and plenty of those people come back.

Video: Rolling with Ryan on YouTube

What to order

Half the menu is Greek and half is American grill, and regulars swear by both. One tip from a reviewer: put fries on your gyro and tzatziki on your fries.

Pork gyro
A regular favorite: tzatziki, tomato and onion in a warm pita.
Lamb and beef gyro
Stacked high. Reviewers keep mentioning the homemade tzatziki.
Greek fries
Fries tossed with feta, olive oil, lemon juice and oregano.
Greek salad with chicken
Feta, Kalamata olives, pepperoncini and Greek dressing, with grilled chicken or gyro meat on top.
Double cheeseburger
Lettuce, tomato and mayo by default. Regulars add grilled onions.
Baklava and brownies
The brownies get almost as many mentions as the gyros.
Video: chlo on TikTok

Know before you go

  • Get your parking validated

    The owners have said they'll validate a parking ticket for up to an hour and a half. Ask at the counter.

  • Order before you sit

    Tables are for customers who've ordered, and outside food isn't allowed in the dining room.

  • Breakfast ends at 10:30

    Egg sandwiches, waffles and French toast run from 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM. Lunch takes over after that.

  • Noon is peak

    The noon to 1 PM line is long but quick. Come a little early or late if you're short on time.

  • Gluten heads-up

    The fries are coated in wheat flour. Ask before ordering if you're avoiding gluten.

  • Delivery and catering

    It's on DoorDash and Grubhub, and the grill takes catering orders. Call 704-595-3749 for catering.

What people say

4.6 stars from 143 Google reviews. A few that capture it:

  • ★★★★★

    “Lamb Gyro was stacked, pasta salad was delicious and not soggy, and their homemade tzatziki was so good I had to ask for a portion for myself.”

    Joline D., Google review, 2025

  • ★★★★★

    “The pita burger is the real standout though: great flavor in the patty and the pita holds up without falling apart.”

    Grant V., Google review, 2026

  • ★★★★★

    “My favorite uptown spot for lunch!! I've never been disappointed with the food and I've tried most of the menu.”

    Maria P., Google review, 2025

  • ★★★★★

    “If you don't get fries on your gyro and tzatziki on your fries you're messing up.”

    Joel B., Google review, 2023

  • ★★★★★

    “There will be a line during your 12-1 lunch period, but it moves SO fast...”

    Julia L., Google review, 2025

  • ★★★★★

    “My favorite burger is the double cheese with grilled onions.. it's always soooo good. Also, the brownies and the baklava are amazing.”

    Melissa M., Google review, 2021

Read all reviews on Google

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Photos

Photos from the Google Maps listing, uploaded by customers and the business. Tap any photo to open it full size.

Hours and location

901 E 4th St, Suite A, Charlotte, NC 28204
Uptown Charlotte, near the courthouse

704-595-3749

Monday to Friday 7:30 AM to 3 PM
Breakfast 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM
Saturday and Sunday Closed

Hours differ a little between listings, so call ahead if you're cutting it close.

Questions people ask

What are Little Village Grill's hours?

Monday to Friday, 7:30 AM to 3 PM. Breakfast runs until 10:30 AM. Closed on weekends.

Is the West Trade Street location still open?

No. The Gateway Village location on West Trade Street has closed. Little Village Grill is now at 901 E. 4th St., Suite A, near the courthouse.

Do they validate parking?

Yes. The owners have said they validate parking tickets for up to an hour and a half.

Can I get delivery?

Yes, through DoorDash and Grubhub. Catering is available by phone at 704-595-3749.

Are there vegetarian options?

Yes: the falafel pita, veggie pita, veggie sub, Greek salad, Greek fries and garbanzo bean salad.

The veggie burger was discontinued.

Is it gluten-friendly?

Options are limited. The fries are coated in wheat flour, so salads and sides like the garbanzo bean salad are the safer picks. Ask at the counter.

Sources

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