What kind of place is Lunchbox Records?
Lunchbox Records is a shop (records) near Plaza Midwood, Charlotte. A new-and-used record store at 825 Central Avenue that also hosts bands.
Shop · Central Avenue (west)
Lunchbox Records
A new-and-used record store at 825 Central Avenue that also hosts bands.
Category
Shop
Kitchen
Records
Price
$
Address
825 Central Ave, 28204
About Lunchbox Records
On the western stretch of Central Avenue toward Uptown, outside the walkable core.
Lunchbox Records: From a Punk Label to a Record Store
Lunchbox Records connects a physical record shop to a much earlier independent music project. Its official history traces the name to an Atlanta punk label started in 1990, while the store's contact page dates the Charlotte shop to 2005. [1](https://lunchboxrecords.com/pages/history) [2](https://lunchboxrecords.com/pages/about) Today the business identifies itself as a new and used record store, with LPs, singles, CDs, cassettes and equipment among its categories. It also documents a history of giving bands space to perform. [2](https://lunchboxrecords.com/pages/about) The useful distinction for visitors is that this is both a music retailer and a business shaped by independent music culture. Browse the official inventory before arriving if a particular pressing, format or piece of playback equipment is the reason for your trip.
825 Central Avenue: West of Plaza Midwood’s Core
Lunchbox Records lists its address as 825 Central Ave, Charlotte, NC 28204. [2](https://lunchboxrecords.com/pages/about) For a Plaza Midwood itinerary, think of it as a western Central Avenue stop, toward Uptown from the neighborhood's main restaurant and retail cluster. Do not confuse being on the same avenue with being immediately beside the Central Avenue and The Plaza intersection. The exact street number is the most reliable way to distinguish the shop from other music destinations and from older references to its history. If you are combining record shopping with a neighborhood meal, map both addresses before deciding whether to walk or make a separate trip. Consult Lunchbox's own site for current stock, purchasing policies and any announced performances rather than assuming the retail visit includes live music.
Getting there from Plaza Midwood
Lunchbox Records is at 825 Central Ave, Charlotte 28204, outside Plaza Midwood proper. It appears in this directory because it sits within a short drive of the neighborhood and is part of how residents eat, drink, or shop around the area.
Good for
- Records
- Browsing
- Local
Official website
Current hours, menus, and reservation details: lunchboxrecords.com
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Frequently asked
Questions & answers
Where is Lunchbox Records located?
Lunchbox Records is at 825 Central Ave, Charlotte, NC 28204, outside Plaza Midwood proper but within a short drive.
How do I check Lunchbox Records's current hours and menu?
Hours, menus, and reservation policies change, so use Lunchbox Records's official website for current details. This guide does not publish hours.
Sources & verification
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