What kind of place is Common Market?
Common Market is a market (deli, bottle shop & bar) in Plaza Midwood, Charlotte. A market, deli, and neighborhood hangout serving beer and wine at 2007 Commonwealth Avenue.
Market · Commonwealth Avenue
Common Market
A market, deli, and neighborhood hangout serving beer and wine at 2007 Commonwealth Avenue.
Category
Market
Kitchen
Deli, bottle shop & bar
Price
$
Address
2007 Commonwealth Ave, 28205
About Common Market
Part corner store, part deli, part bar, and one of the neighborhood's informal meeting points.
The Original Common Market: General Store, Deli and Bar
Common Market began in Plaza Midwood in 2002, when founder Blake Barnes set out to give the neighborhood an urban convenience store with the spirit of an older general store. Its own history describes the subsequent additions of a deli and then a bar, a progression that explains why the business is more than a place to pick up groceries. Coffee, food, craft beer, wine and an eclectic assortment of gifts all belong to the concept. The Plaza Midwood shop is the original location, rather than a later neighborhood branch. That history makes it a useful introduction to the area’s overlap of everyday errands and social gathering places. Consult the location’s official updates for current offerings and events. [1](https://www.commonmarketisgood.com/about-us.htm)
2007 Commonwealth Avenue: Inside Plaza Midwood
The original Common Market is at 2007 Commonwealth Avenue, Charlotte, NC 28205, inside Plaza Midwood. Use the Commonwealth Avenue address when planning a visit: the company has other locations, and a general search for Common Market can point to a different neighborhood. This is a neighborhood stop to incorporate into a Plaza Midwood outing rather than a separate trip to NoDa or Elizabeth. Its official location page identifies a small rear parking lot and street parking, so avoid assuming there will be a large dedicated lot. The same page specifies that dogs are permitted on the patio only. Before setting out, consult that location’s own page and linked social account for store-specific updates rather than information attached to another branch. [2](https://www.commonmarketisgood.com/plaza-midwood/)
Getting there
Common Market is at 2007 Commonwealth Ave, inside the Plaza Midwood area and reachable on foot from much of the residential grid. Street parking near Central Avenue and Commonwealth Avenue is in demand on weekend evenings, and some adjacent residential blocks carry permit restrictions, so check posted signs before parking.
Good for
- Patio
- Sandwiches
- Bottle shop
Official website
Current hours, menus, and reservation details: commonmarketisgood.com/plaza-midwood
Walk from here
Closest to Common Market
Distances are straight-line approximations from published locations, for orientation only.
Restaurant · $
The Diamond Restaurant
A diner at 1901 Commonwealth Avenue with roots going back to 1945.
a block or so away
Coffee · $
Undercurrent Coffee
A specialty coffee cafe at 2012 Commonwealth Avenue with scratch pastries and a seasonal menu.
a block or so away
Brewery · $$
Legion Brewing
A craft brewery taproom with food at 1906 Commonwealth Avenue.
a block or so away
Music venue · $$
Petra's
A bar and performance venue at 1919 Commonwealth Avenue hosting live music and jazz.
a block or so away
Restaurant · $$
Dish
Southern comfort food in the yellow brick building at 1220 Thomas Avenue.
about 0.22 mi — a short walk
Brewery · $$
Resident Culture Brewing
A production brewery and its original taproom at 2101 Central Avenue.
about 0.22 mi — a short walk
Green space
Parks within reach
Dog park
Neighborhood Dog Runs
Where a famously dog-heavy neighborhood actually walks its dogs.
a block or so away
Neighborhood park
Midwood Park
The green heart of the historic district, ringed by bungalows and mature hardwoods.
about 0.13 mi — a short walk
Recreation center
Veterans Park
The neighborhood's active park: recreation center, courts, playground, and pool.
about 0.3 mi — walkable
Interactive map
Common Market on the map
Location is approximate and provided for orientation only.
Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors. Point locations are approximate and provided for orientation only.
Frequently asked
Questions & answers
Where is Common Market located?
Common Market is at 2007 Commonwealth Ave, Charlotte, NC 28205, within the Plaza Midwood area.
How do I check Common Market's current hours and menu?
Hours, menus, and reservation policies change, so use Common Market's official website for current details. This guide does not publish hours.
Sources & verification
Figures and descriptions on this page are compiled from the public sources listed above and reviewed periodically. Conditions change; verify anything you plan to rely on with the responsible authority before acting.
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