Matthews

southeast suburb · 28105

Matthews wears its small-town downtown like a credential, and the credential is real: Trade Street actually has foot traffic, the farmers market actually draws a crowd, and the restaurants do not close at nine because someone has decided that constitutes nightlife. The dating math is straightforward. You are in a southeast suburb that skews married, professional, and school-district-motivated, which means the singles pool tilts toward thirties-plus with intent rather than twentysomethings with options. First dates land at Temple Mojo or Sante without performative effort. The tradeoff: nobody is staying out past Stumptown Park closing. That is the point.

$50,820

median income

$1,765

median rent

The data

Matthews by the numbers

Median individual income in Matthews is about $50.8k.
● Verified · Census ACS 5-yr, 2019–2023
The median renter in Matthews pays about $1,770 a month.
● Verified · Census ACS 5-yr, 2019–2023

On the ground

Local date spots

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16 spots across Matthews

Matthews
Dining
Angeline's
Restaurant★ 4.7 · 3,644
Outdoor seatingGood for groups
Find it
303 S Church St, Charlotte, NC 28202
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.7★ from 3,644 Google reviews
Split the bill
Price tier unlisted — plug in what you expect to spend at Angeline's.
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Your share$25
Their share$25
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon7 to 10 AM, 11 AM to 2 PM, 5 to 11 PM
Tue7 to 10 AM, 11 AM to 2 PM, 5 to 11 PM
Wed7 to 10 AM, 11 AM to 2 PM, 5 to 11 PM
Thu7 to 10 AM, 11 AM to 2 PM, 5 to 11 PM
Fri7 to 10 AM, 11 AM to 2 PM, 5 to 11 PM
Sat8 AM to 2 PM, 5 to 11 PM
Sun8 AM to 2 PM, 5 to 11 PM
Parking
Paid parking garage
Dining
Outdoor seating · Delivery · Onsite services · Takeout · Dine-in
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
Crowd
Groups · Tourists
Pets
Dogs allowed outside
Contact
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Matthews
Dining
Jekyll and Hyde Taphouse Grill
Restaurant$$$$★ 4.4 · 2,985
Outdoor seatingGood for groups
Find it
316 N Trade St, Matthews, NC 28105
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.4★ from 2,985 Google reviews
Split the bill
$$ · mid-range is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at Jekyll and Hyde Taphouse Grill.
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Your share$25
Their share$25
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon11 AM to 10 PM
Tue11 AM to 10 PM
Wed11 AM to 10 PM
Thu11 AM to 10 PM
Fri11 AM to 11 PM
Sat11 AM to 11 PM
Sun10 AM to 9 PM
Parking
Free parking lot
Dining
Outdoor seating · Delivery · Onsite services · Takeout · Dine-in
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
Crowd
Family-friendly · Groups · Tourists
Pets
Dogs allowed
Contact
Call Site Maps
Matthews
Dining
Tap and Vine Indian Trail
Restaurant$$$$★ 4.6 · 1,911
Outdoor seatingLGBTQ+ friendly
Find it
6443 Old Monroe Rd, Indian Trail, NC 28079
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.6★ from 1,911 Google reviews
Split the bill
$$ · mid-range is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at Tap and Vine Indian Trail.
Estimate — adjust$
Your share$25
Their share$25
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon11:30 AM to 10 PM
Tue11:30 AM to 10 PM
Wed11:30 AM to 10 PM
Thu11:30 AM to 10 PM
Fri11:30 AM to 12 AM
Sat11:30 AM to 12 AM
Sun10 AM to 9 PM
Parking
Free parking lot
Dining
Outdoor seating · Curbside pickup · No-contact delivery · Delivery · Onsite services
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
Crowd
Groups · LGBTQ+ friendly
Pets
Dogs allowed outside
Contact
Call Site Maps
Matthews
Drinks
Grace O'Malley's
Bar$$$$★ 4.4 · 712
Outdoor seatingGood for groups
Find it
157 N Trade St, Matthews, NC 28105
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.4★ from 712 Google reviews
Split the bill
$$ · mid-range is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at Grace O'Malley's.
Estimate — adjust$
Your share$25
Their share$25
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon11 AM to 11 PM
Tue11 AM to 11 PM
Wed11 AM to 11 PM
Thu11 AM to 11 PM
Fri11 AM to 11 PM
Sat11 AM to 11 PM
Sun11 AM to 11 PM
Parking
Free parking lot
Dining
Outdoor seating · Onsite services · Takeout · Dine-in
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
Crowd
Groups · Tourists
Contact
Call Site Maps
Matthews
Drinks
Seaboard Brewing, Taproom, & Wine Bar
Brewery★ 4.7 · 582
Wheelchair access
Find it
213 N Trade St, Matthews, NC 28105
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.7★ from 582 Google reviews
Split the bill
Price tier unlisted — plug in what you expect to spend at Seaboard Brewing, Taproom, & Wine Bar.
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Your share$25
Their share$25
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon4 to 11 PM
Tue11:30 AM to 11 PM
Wed11:30 AM to 11 PM
Thu11:30 AM to 11 PM
Fri11:30 AM to 12 AM
Sat11:30 AM to 12 AM
Sun11:30 AM to 10 PM
Parking
Free parking lot
Dining
Onsite services
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot
Contact
Call Site Maps
Matthews
Dining
Link & Pin Arboretum
Steak house★ 4.3 · 514
Outdoor seatingGood for groups
Find it
8128 Providence Rd #1200, Charlotte, NC 28277
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.3★ from 514 Google reviews
Split the bill
Price tier unlisted — plug in what you expect to spend at Link & Pin Arboretum.
Estimate — adjust$
Your share$25
Their share$25
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon5 to 10 PM
Tue5 to 10 PM
Wed5 to 10 PM
Thu5 to 10 PM
Fri5 to 11 PM
Sat10:30 AM to 3 PM, 5 to 11 PM
Sun10:30 AM to 3 PM, 5 to 10 PM
Parking
Free parking lot
Dining
Outdoor seating · No-contact delivery · Delivery · Onsite services · Takeout
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
Crowd
Family-friendly · Groups · Tourists
Contact
Call Site Maps
Matthews
Drinks
Steady Eddy's Pumphouse
Bar$$$$★ 4.6 · 373
Outdoor seatingGood for groups
Find it
2216 E John St, Matthews, NC 28105
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.6★ from 373 Google reviews
Split the bill
$ · budget-friendly is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at Steady Eddy's Pumphouse.
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Your share$13
Their share$13
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon11 AM to 11 PM
Tue11 AM to 11 PM
Wed11 AM to 11 PM
Thu11 AM to 11 PM
Fri11 AM to 12 AM
Sat11 AM to 12 AM
Sun11 AM to 11 PM
Parking
Free parking lot
Dining
Outdoor seating · Delivery · Takeout · Dine-in
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
Crowd
Groups
Contact
Call Site Maps
Matthews
Dining
Vintner's Hill Wine Bar & Bistro
Restaurant$$$$★ 4.7 · 340
Outdoor seatingGood for groups
Find it
7427 Matthews-Mint Hill Rd #108, Mint Hill, NC 28227
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.7★ from 340 Google reviews
Split the bill
$$ · mid-range is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at Vintner's Hill Wine Bar & Bistro.
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Your share$25
Their share$25
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon11 AM to 9 PM
Tue11 AM to 9 PM
Wed11 AM to 9 PM
Thu11 AM to 9 PM
Fri11 AM to 10 PM
Sat11 AM to 10 PM
SunClosed
Parking
Free parking lot
Dining
Outdoor seating · Onsite services · Takeout · Dine-in
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
Crowd
Groups · Tourists
Contact
Call Site Maps
Matthews
Drinks
Cellar & Ale
Wine bar$$$$★ 4.7 · 325
Outdoor seatingGood for groups
Find it
131 Matthews Station St, Matthews, NC 28105
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.7★ from 325 Google reviews
Split the bill
$$$ · a splurge is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at Cellar & Ale.
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Your share$45
Their share$45
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
MonClosed
Tue2 to 9 PM
Wed2 to 9 PM
Thu12 to 9 PM
Fri12 to 10 PM
Sat12 to 10 PM
Sun1 to 8 PM
Parking
Free parking lot
Dining
Outdoor seating · Delivery · Onsite services · Dine-in
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
Crowd
Groups
Contact
Call Site Maps
Matthews
Drinks
Small Bar Matthews
Bar & grill$$$$★ 4.3 · 325
Outdoor seatingGood for groups
Find it
4320 Potter Rd, Stallings, NC 28104
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.3★ from 325 Google reviews
Split the bill
$ · budget-friendly is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at Small Bar Matthews.
Estimate — adjust$
Your share$13
Their share$13
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon11:30 AM to 12 AM
Tue11:30 AM to 12 AM
Wed11:30 AM to 12 AM
Thu11:30 AM to 2 AM
Fri11:30 AM to 2 AM
Sat11:30 AM to 2 AM
Sun11:30 AM to 12 AM
Parking
Free parking lot
Dining
Outdoor seating · Takeout · Dine-in
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
Crowd
Groups
Pets
Dogs allowed
Contact
Call Site Maps
Matthews
Drinks
Stumptown Station
Bar$$$$★ 4.8 · 269
LGBTQ+ friendlyGood for groups
Find it
107A N Trade St, Matthews, NC 28105
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.8★ from 269 Google reviews
Split the bill
$ · budget-friendly is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at Stumptown Station.
Estimate — adjust$
Your share$13
Their share$13
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon4 PM to 12 AM
Tue4 PM to 12 AM
Wed4 PM to 12 AM
Thu4 PM to 12 AM
Fri4 PM to 2 AM
Sat4 PM to 2 AM
Sun4 PM to 12 AM
Parking
Free parking lot
Dining
Dine-in
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
Crowd
Groups · LGBTQ+ friendly · Transgender safespace
Contact
Site Maps
Matthews
Dining
The One Tapas & Bar
Restaurant$$$$★ 4.7 · 252
Outdoor seatingGood for groups
Find it
3116 Weddington Rd #600, Matthews, NC 28105
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.7★ from 252 Google reviews
Split the bill
$$$ · a splurge is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at The One Tapas & Bar.
Estimate — adjust$
Your share$45
Their share$45
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
MonClosed
Tue4:30 to 10 PM
Wed4:30 to 10 PM
Thu4:30 to 10 PM
Fri4:30 to 10:30 PM
Sat1 to 10:30 PM
Sun11:30 AM to 8 PM
Parking
Free parking lot
Dining
Outdoor seating · No-contact delivery · Delivery · Onsite services · Takeout
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
Crowd
Groups
Contact
Call Site Maps
Matthews
Activity
Inner Peaks Matthews
Rock climbing gym★ 4.5 · 183
Wheelchair access
Find it
10715 Independence Pointe Pkwy, Matthews, NC 28105
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.5★ from 183 Google reviews
Split the bill
Price tier unlisted — plug in what you expect to spend at Inner Peaks Matthews.
Estimate — adjust$
Your share$25
Their share$25
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon10 AM to 10 PM
Tue10 AM to 10 PM
Wed10 AM to 10 PM
Thu10 AM to 10 PM
Fri10 AM to 10 PM
Sat10 AM to 6 PM
Sun11 AM to 7 PM
Parking
Free parking lot
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot
Contact
Call Site Maps
Matthews
Activity
Paint Ur Peace - Pottery painting & Canvas painting studio
Painting studio★ 5 · 132
Wheelchair access
Find it
10020 Monroe Rd #120, Charlotte, NC 28270
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
5★ from 132 Google reviews
Split the bill
Price tier unlisted — plug in what you expect to spend at Paint Ur Peace - Pottery painting & Canvas painting studio.
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Your share$25
Their share$25
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon12 to 7 PM
Tue12 to 7 PM
Wed12 to 7 PM
Thu12 to 8 PM
Fri12 to 8 PM
Sat12 to 8 PM
Sun12 to 6 PM
Parking
On-site parking
Dining
Onsite services
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
Contact
Call Site Maps
Matthews
Activity
Echo Sierra Tactical
Escape room center★ 5 · 43
Wheelchair access
Find it
1023 Van Buren Ave, Indian Trail, NC 28079
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
5★ from 43 Google reviews
Split the bill
Price tier unlisted — plug in what you expect to spend at Echo Sierra Tactical.
Estimate — adjust$
Your share$25
Their share$25
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
MonClosed
TueClosed
WedClosed
Thu5 to 10 PM
Fri5 to 10 PM
Sat10 AM to 10 PM
SunClosed
Parking
Free parking lot
Dining
Onsite services
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
Contact
Call Site Maps
Matthews
Drinks
6 Grogs
Bar$$$$★ 4.8 · 29
Outdoor seatingGood for groups
Find it
131 Matthews Station St Suite 1C, Matthews, NC 28105
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.8★ from 29 Google reviews
Split the bill
$ · budget-friendly is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at 6 Grogs.
Estimate — adjust$
Your share$13
Their share$13
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
MonClosed
Tue4 to 11 PM
Wed4 to 11 PM
Thu4 to 11 PM
Fri12 PM to 2 AM
Sat12 PM to 2 AM
Sun1 to 10 PM
Parking
Free parking lot
Dining
Outdoor seating · Dine-in
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
Crowd
Groups · Locals
Pets
Dogs allowed
Contact
Call Site Maps

Matthews

Matthews by the numbers

Local date spots

Angeline's

Jekyll and Hyde Taphouse Grill

Tap and Vine Indian Trail

Grace O'Malley's

Seaboard Brewing, Taproom, & Wine Bar

Link & Pin Arboretum

Steady Eddy's Pumphouse

Vintner's Hill Wine Bar & Bistro

Cellar & Ale

Small Bar Matthews

Stumptown Station

The One Tapas & Bar

Inner Peaks Matthews

Paint Ur Peace - Pottery painting & Canvas painting studio

Echo Sierra Tactical

6 Grogs

Reach Matthews singles right where they plan dates.