What kind of place is Dupp & Swat?
Dupp & Swat is a shop (creative studio & goods) in Plaza Midwood, Charlotte. A Charlotte creative company running a studio, exhibitions, and independent goods.
Shop · The Plaza
Dupp & Swat
A Charlotte creative company running a studio, exhibitions, and independent goods.
Category
Shop
Kitchen
Creative studio & goods
Price
$$
Address
2521 The Plaza, 28205
About Dupp & Swat
Founded in 2010, it moved its studio to The Plaza in 2017 and hosts events, exhibits, and retail. Check its website for current programming.
Dupp & Swat: Creative Space, Not a Burger Restaurant
Despite the directory slug, Dupp & Swat is a creative company, not a burger business. Its official account dates its work to 2010 and describes a practice encompassing art, events, retail, education and community connection. What began as a Charlotte creative studio developed into a broader collection of platforms for artists and entrepreneurs. [2](https://www.duppandswat.com/about) The studio's neighborhood history is particularly concrete: the Charlotte Observer reported its move from NoDa to The Plaza in July 2017, describing space for artwork, clothing designs, photographs, rehearsals and gatherings. [1](https://www.charlotteobserver.com/entertainment/arts-culture/article163944932.html) That combination explains the concept better than a conventional shop category. Approach it as a creative organization whose particular exhibitions, projects and opportunities should be checked before planning a visit.
2521 The Plaza: The Documented 2017 Studio Address
The address for this listing is 2521 The Plaza, Charlotte, NC 28205. The Charlotte Observer explicitly identified that property as Dupp & Swat's new Plaza Midwood studio when it covered the 2017 relocation from NoDa. [1](https://www.charlotteobserver.com/entertainment/arts-culture/article163944932.html) Geographically, this places the historical studio stop north along The Plaza from the Central Avenue commercial core, rather than among the storefronts directly on Central. Treat that distinction as part of your route planning: a business associated with Plaza Midwood need not sit at its busiest intersection. Because the company's own site now presents several creative platforms, confirm the location attached to the specific exhibition, gathering or studio booking you want. The documented neighborhood address should not substitute for current event instructions or a confirmed appointment.
Getting there
Dupp & Swat is at 2521 The Plaza, 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
- Art
- Local goods
- Events
Official website
Current hours, menus, and reservation details: duppandswat.com
Walk from here
Closest to Dupp & Swat
Distances are straight-line approximations from published locations, for orientation only.
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Green space
Parks within reach
Neighborhood park
Midwood Park
The green heart of the historic district, ringed by bungalows and mature hardwoods.
about 0.4 mi — walkable
Dog park
Neighborhood Dog Runs
Where a famously dog-heavy neighborhood actually walks its dogs.
about 0.5 mi — walkable
Recreation center
Veterans Park
The neighborhood's active park: recreation center, courts, playground, and pool.
about 0.6 mi — walkable
Interactive map
Dupp & Swat on the map
Location is approximate and provided for orientation only.
Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors. Point locations are approximate and provided for orientation only.
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Frequently asked
Questions & answers
Where is Dupp & Swat located?
Dupp & Swat is at 2521 The Plaza, Charlotte, NC 28205, within the Plaza Midwood area.
How do I check Dupp & Swat's current hours and menu?
Hours, menus, and reservation policies change, so use Dupp & Swat'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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