Queen Charlotte’s Kitchen

5501 R C Josh Birmingham Pkwy, Charlotte, NC

★★★★★2.7(53 Google reviews)

Crema's Take

“Queen Charlotte's Kitchen is an airport café that punches way above its weight with genuinely fresh, thoughtfully crafted food—think Western omelets with quality ingredients and standout turkey sandwiches on excellent bread that make a travel delay feel like a lucky break. The experience is casual and efficient, perfect for grabbing something substantial between flights, though the QR ordering system can be a bit finicky. Despite some mixed reviews about service consistency, those who connect with this spot rave about it as an unexpectedly delightful bright spot in airport dining.”

What to expect

Classic coffee drinks done right. Quick-grab spot. Pastries and light food on the menu. Parking available.

ParkingQuick grabTraditional drinksPastriesLight food

Google Reviews

J. A.

★★★★★4 months ago

Avoid this place. It's designed so the staff has to do the least for you. Table ordering? No the QR code system isn't working but you don't know that until the end of your order. No warning. Counter staff are horrible and unhelpful. Food is disgusting microwaved service station…

Christopher Halligan

★★★★★5 months ago

Had to wait for bags and grabbed a coffee and a sandwich here. Food was good and service was great. Mike Truty showed up unexpectedly and serenaded the patrons with several Broadway show tunes. We all thought he was flat but he’s a gifted performer. Of that, there can be no…

Christopher Fisher

★★★★★8 months ago

American Airlines did not get my luggage on a transfer flight to CLT Airport, so I had to hang around the baggage claim to wait for my bags. To my my surprise and pleasure, I found a restaraunt in the unsecured area of the airport, which was nice so I didn't have to go through…

Karen Gilbert

★★★★★2 years ago

I had THE best turkey but at Queen Charlotte's Kitchen at the Charlotte Airport. it is located on the lower level near baggage claim. my sandwich was SO fresh with tomato and arugula on wonderful grain bread. the portions of turkey and cheese were VERY generous! this place is…

John Edwards

★★★★★2 years ago

This was one of the best breakfast's I've ever had! Not just in an airport, but all time. I ordered the Western Omelet Wrap and it was so fresh, juicy, and amazing. The side was a bowl of fruit and yogurt, and I was really surprised by how much they gave me! The yogurt had a…