Lupie's Cafe

[Miesian Corners]

When I first moved to Charlotte 28 years ago, Lupie's was THE deal.  Any given Monday night saw a line out the door for the meatloaf special.  A friend and I were discussing the fact we hadn't been there in a while, so last Monday night, we headed over around 7:00.  It was dead.  We were one of three occupied tables.  Was this a fluke? Is it normally still busy and we hit it on an off night?  The space is pretty large.  If indeed times have gotten hard for them, it seems like they have a perfect building to reinvent themselves in. 

[SgtCampsalot]

I went there for the first time yesterday (after driving past it for 25 years!) and the server said on weekends they are slammed no matter what. Gotta love that chili.

[Niner National]

I've never seen it slammed, but I've never really seen it be that empty before either.

 

With a new bar opening across the street run by the Thirsty Beaver guys, maybe it'll bring a new generation of fans to Lupies.

[WCUP]

Tell me more about this "new bar" across the street.  

I'm thinking it was a fluke.  Still pretty busy each time I go in and one of the few authentically funky places around.   It's hard to beat a Gee Whiz beer and a Cincinatti Chili Mac all the way after a tough day at work. 

 

[ScottCLT]

Oh, but the Texas Chili Mac is where it's at! Hot as hell! I have to add like half a bottle of hot sauce to Cincy style chili. 

[lit]

Tell me more about this "new bar" across the street.  

I'm thinking it was a fluke.  Still pretty busy each time I go in and one of the few authentically funky places around.   It's hard to beat a Gee Whiz beer and a Cincinatti Chili Mac all the way after a tough day at work. 

 

http://www.charlotteagenda.com/17902/thirsty-beaver-owners-opening-a-new-barrestaurant-concept-on-monroe-road/

[teshadoh]

I hope they still are doing well - I loved Lupies too.

[Miesian Corners]

https://www.gofundme.com/apb55dd8?rcid=1c40bdeb81dc45edb0a6b1314babe48f

Damn.  Poor Lupie's got driven into by a drunk driver.

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25 minutes ago, Miesian Corners said:

https://www.gofundme.com/apb55dd8?rcid=1c40bdeb81dc45edb0a6b1314babe48f

Damn.  Poor Lupie's got driven into by a drunk driver.

Holy guacamole! 

Thats horrible, I love Lupie's! Hopefully it will be repaired soon. 

[jednc]

If anyone needs a Lupie's fix before the original reopens, you can always come up to Huntersville to their other location.

[Skyybutter]

Lupies was just the deal when I actually lived in Charlotte 20 yrs ago. I remember the loud music that sweet tea. The amount of food was ridiculous. Loved it then but I bet it's been a good 15 yrs since I was there. Thanks for taking me back in time and I gotta check it out soon.

[Niner National]

Lupies has reopened. I went for lunch yesterday.