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Made From Scratch. Every Single One.
Pain de mie, a proprietary butter-mayo blend, and a hot griddle. At Papi Queso, comfort food is done right, at Optimist Hall in Charlotte.
The Pig Mac
Pulled pork, mac 'n cheese, bourbon onions, and espresso barbecue sauce — all melted together into something that sounds outrageous and tastes like a revelation.
The Sandwiches
Pain de Mie, Butter-Mayo, and a Hot Griddle
Shelley's philosophy: take a handful of ingredients and treat them well. Every sandwich starts with pain de mie bread and a proprietary butter-mayo blend pressed to a perfect golden crust.
Find Us at Optimist Hall
Inside Charlotte's favorite food hall, seven days a week. Brian's behind the counter — stop by and say hi.
It Started With a Friendly Disagreement
Brian and Shelley had been working in restaurants since they were teenagers. Shelley said grilled cheese — Brian needed convincing. Turns out, Shelley was right.
What our guests are saying
Amazing experience eating the spaghetti melt. Literally the best thing I’ve ever eaten. Please never get rid of this sandwich. 100000000/10.
Hannah C.
I had a grilled cheese brisket fajita veggies sandwich. It was delicious and filling. Great flavors.
P N.
Grilled cheese shop located in Optimist Hall. We tried the Mac Melt and the Texas Cheesesteak Grilled Cheese. They were both really good.
Tranise W.
Probably one of the best grilled cheese sandwiches I’ve ever had.
Tiquila M.
Our menu
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are you known for?
We are known for Soup, BBQ, Deli Sandwiches, Cheese Steak, Pizza, and Grilled Cheese
Where are you located?
We are located in Charlotte, NC at 1115 N Brevard St #2
What areas do you serve?
We serve the following areas: Charlotte, Belmont, Lockwood, Optimist Park, First Ward, Tryon Hills, Villa Heights, Third Ward, Plaza Midwood, Elizabeth, Junker, Second Ward, Druid Hills South, Greenville, North Charlotte, Fourth Ward, Commonwealth, Double Oaks, Chantilly, and Grove Park.
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