Market & Grocer

The Common Market

Part bodega, part bar, entirely essential to the neighborhood's social life.

The place

Deli, bottle shop, sandwiches

The Common Market is the informal community center of the east side: sandwiches, an outstanding beer selection, and a patio where the entire cross-section of Charlotte shows up.

Go for

Sandwiches
Beer to go
Afternoon patio

Details

Category: Market & Grocer
Area: Plaza Midwood
Distance: About 1 mile north
Price: $

Hours, ownership, and menus change. Confirm directly with the business before visiting.

Getting there

The Common Market from Chantilly

The Common Market is in Plaza Midwood, about 1 mile north from the Chantilly street grid. The usual route is north on the residential streets toward Commonwealth Avenue and Central Avenue — close enough that many residents walk or cycle rather than drive.

Parking around Plaza Midwood is a mix of small lots and residential street parking with posted restrictions. Weekend evenings fill early, so arriving before seven or walking in is the local habit.

Why it earns a place in this guide: part bodega, part bar, entirely essential to the neighborhood's social life. It is included because it is one of the most useful market & grocer options within reach of Chantilly, not because of any paid placement.

This is independent editorial coverage. The Common Market has no relationship with this site, and hours, ownership, pricing and access in Charlotte change frequently — confirm directly before you go.

Living nearby

The Common Market as a neighbor

For residents of Chantilly and nearby Plaza Midwood, Midwood and Elizabeth, The Common Market is within easy reach for everyday plans. It is inexpensive, and the notes on this page focus on what matters to someone coming from 28205: how to get there, when it is busiest and what it is best for.

Proximity to places like this is one of the reasons buyers look at Chantilly in the first place: quiet residential streets with the restaurants, parks and shops of east Charlotte a short drive, ride or walk away. The neighborhood guide and lifestyle overview put it in the context of daily life here.

Planning a visit

Supermarkets in Cotswold and Plaza Midwood are busiest Sunday afternoons.
International markets keep long hours and are calmest on weekday mornings.
Farmers' markets in the corridor are seasonal and weekend-morning only.

Questions

The Common Market FAQ

Where is The Common Market?

Plaza Midwood, about 1 mile north from Chantilly in east Charlotte, North Carolina.

What is The Common Market known for?

Part bodega, part bar, entirely essential to the neighborhood's social life. The Common Market is the informal community center of the east side: sandwiches, an outstanding beer selection, and a patio where the entire cross-section of Charlotte shows up.

What should I order or do at The Common Market?

Sandwiches · Beer to go · Afternoon patio

How expensive is The Common Market?

Typically $ for this category in Charlotte.

How far is The Common Market from Chantilly?

The Common Market is in Plaza Midwood, about 1 mile north from Chantilly. Part bodega, part bar, entirely essential to the neighborhood's social life.