Mount Pleasant

Food and Drink

Many of these historic properties have been repurposed to house small businesses. Enjoy a hearty meal in the heart of downtown at the former Mount Pleasant Hosiery Mill, now home to 73 & Main. This upscale American restaurant features a menu of locally sourced ingredients and also houses the Old Well Brewery, the first official brewery in Mount Pleasant. 73 & Main is also known for its bourbon bar which features one of the largest selections of bourbon in the state, including more than 35 rare and antique bourbons.

The historic Lentz building, built circa 1912, is now home to European-style Café Lentz. Here, the multi-level outdoor patio beckons guests to enjoy pastries, flatbreads, sandwiches and salads, and you can stop for a dessert of cake pops or cannoli at adjoining The Bakery at Mount Pleasant. There’s also barbecue to be had nextdoor at Mount Pleasant Smokehouse, or you can stop by the What-A-Burger No. 13 diner across the street for a classic burger and fries. Or try fusion cuisine at Cantina 73, where Southern culinary traditions meet global food — like tacos stuffed with fried okra.

And finally, you won’t want to miss Southern Grace Distilleries, an award-winning whiskey and moonshine distillery that’s located inside a former prison and offers tours and tastings. Get a behind-the-scenes look at the facility, have an in-depth discussion on the barrel aging process and pick up craft spirits to take home. Every batch and bottle are hand-labeled and numbered.

Antiques

Once you’ve enjoyed the history and the cuisine, make sure you bring a piece of Mount Pleasant home with you. Our town is an antique enthusiast’s paradise. Hunt for treasure through sprawling collections of antiques at local shops like White Owl Antique Mall, Ruffin’s Roost and Cline’s Country Antiques, where hometown stars  The Avett Brothers filmed the music video for their hit “February Seven.”

Stay a While

Make your trip to Mount Pleasant — and to the rest of Cabarrus County — a vacation worth remembering. Our guide to places to stay gives you everything you need to know to make it a special memory.