Dine Out For Kids®
For 27 years, Charlotte has shown up, using the power of a shared meal to support brighter futures for students. On Tuesday, June 16, join Communities In Schools and a standout lineup of local restaurants for Dine Out For Kids®—a citywide day of dining with purpose.
When you dine in or grab takeout from a participating restaurant, a portion of your purchase directly supports students across Charlotte-Mecklenburg, helping them stay engaged, stay in school, and realize their full potential.
Why It Matters
Today, more than half of Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools are Title I, meaning many students are navigating economic challenges that can impact their ability to show up and succeed.
Barriers like housing instability, transportation gaps, and limited access to basic needs continue to drive higher rates of chronic absenteeism.
Communities In Schools is embedded inside schools, connecting students to the relationships, resources, and support systems they need to thrive, both in and beyond the classroom.
How To Participate
It’s easy to make an impact:
- Choose a participating restaurant
- Dine in or order takeout on June 16
- Know your meal is making a difference for local students
Our City. Our Restaurants. Our Kids.
Can’t make it on June 16? Consider a donation.
Thank you to our participating restaurants!
- Brazwells Pub
- Brixx Wood Fired Pizza + Craft Bar (Birkdale, Blakeney, Dilworth, Foxcroft)
- Calle Sol Latin Cafe (Plaza Midwood, Southpark)
- Chapter 6
- Cowfish
- Dilworth Neighborhood Grille
- Dish Restaurant
- Dogwood Southern Table
- Dressler’s Restaurant
- Eddie’s Place Restaurant
- eeZ
- Famous Toastery (University)
- Fin & Fino (Birkdale, Uptown)
- Giddy Goat Coffee (Plaza Midwood)
- Harriet’s Hamburgers (The Bowl)
- Hawkers Asian Street Food
- HMS Host Restaurants at Charlotte Douglas International Airport
- The Crown Diner
- Summer House
- Midwood Smokehouse
- 1897 Market
- Beaudevin Wine Bar
- Tequileria
- Bad Daddy’s
- The Waterman
- Sammy’s Beach Bar
- OMB
- Whisky River
- Ink N Ivy
- Johnny Burrito
- La Bonbonnière Bakery
- Little Mama’s Italian (Rea Farms, Southpark)
- Mama Ricotta’s
- Mert’s Heart and Soul
- Midwood Smokehouse (Ballantyne, Birkdale, Park Rd, Plaza Midwood)
- Mimosa Grille
- Mystic Spice
- Paco’s Tacos & Tequila
- Pinky’s Westside Grill (Huntersville, Uptown)
- Ricci’s Hoagies
- Ruby Sunshine (Ballantyne)
- Sonny’s BBQ
- Summit Coffee (Basecamp, Birkdale, Highland Creek, NoDa, On The Plaza, Wilmore)
- SupperClub South End
- Taco Boy
- The Porter’s House
- Three Amigos
- Whiskey Warehouse
- Yafo Kitchen (Southpark, Plaza Midwood, Dilworth, Ballantyne)