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NoDa & Optimist Park, Charlotte

Papi Queso

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Papi Queso turns grilled cheese into a full meal at Optimist Hall, filling butter-toasted bread with combinations that range from macaroni to smoked brisket. Its Charlotte food-truck roots still shape a compact counter menu built for a quick lunch or casual dinner.

Brian and Shelley began planning their own business in 2010, with grilled cheese as the starting idea rather than the permanent plan. The sandwiches proved persuasive enough to stay. A food truck followed in 2012, and the move into the hall gave the concept an address diners could return to without tracking its next stop.

The current Pig Mac combines hickory-smoked pulled pork, cheesy macaroni and pickled red onion. Texas Cheese Steak uses eighteen-hour smoked brisket with provolone, peppers, onions and toasted garlic aioli, while Chop Cheese folds a cheeseburger into the same sandwich format. The simpler OG Melt comes with a tomato-soup dunker and costs less than the meat-filled options.

Garlic-Parmesan tots and separate dipping sauces let diners add another texture or flavor without ordering a second sandwich. Dessert can stay on the griddle, too: the chocolate-hazelnut s'mores melt brings torched marshmallow, dark chocolate and orange-fig jam onto maple-cinnamon sourdough. Online pickup and delivery are available from the North Brevard Street counter.

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At a glance

Neighborhood
NoDa & Optimist Park
Cuisine
American
Price
Unknown
Meals
Lunch, Dinner

Plan your visit

Address
1115 N Brevard St #2, Charlotte, NC
Phone
(704) 999-1764

Regular weekly schedule

Hours for Papi Queso

Papi Queso is open 7 days a week for lunch and dinner.

Sunday
11 a.m.–9 p.m.
Monday
11 a.m.–9 p.m.
Tuesday
11 a.m.–9 p.m.
Wednesday
11 a.m.–9 p.m.
Thursday
11 a.m.–9 p.m.
Friday
11 a.m.–10 p.m.
Saturday
11 a.m.–10 p.m.

Regular hours can change for holidays or special events. Confirm time-sensitive plans with the restaurant.

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Frequently asked questions about Papi Queso

What does Papi Queso serve?

Papi Queso turns grilled cheese into a full meal at Optimist Hall, filling butter-toasted bread with combinations that range from macaroni to smoked brisket. Its Charlotte food-truck roots still shape a compact counter menu built for a quick lunch or casual dinner.

Where is Papi Queso located?

Papi Queso is at 1115 N Brevard St #2, Charlotte, NC.

When is Papi Queso open?

Papi Queso is open 7 days a week for lunch and dinner. Regular hours can change for holidays or special events.

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