Matthews, North Carolina Restaurant Closures and Closed Restaurants

Welcome to Matthews, North Carolina, a vibrant town with a population of 77,953, nestled just 15 miles southeast of Charlotte. Known for its charming botanical gardens and scenic parks, Matthews has seen its fair share of dining establishments come and go. This page explores closed down restaurants that have either permanently closed or were temporarily closed, highlighting the stories behind those that have shut down, as well as the changing culinary landscape of our beloved city.

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Pita Kabab Grill – Matthews – 131 E John St
131 E John St
Matthews, NC 28105
Status: Closed Permanently
JG’s Chop House and Oyster Bar – Matthews – 15080 Idlewild Rd
15080 Idlewild Rd
Matthews, NC 28104
Status: Closed Permanently
Cafe 157 American Bistro – Matthews – 157 N Trade St
157 N Trade St
Matthews, NC 28105
Status: Closed Permanently
Jolly Rolls Ice Cream – Matthews – 10020 Monroe Rd Ste 110
10020 Monroe Rd Ste 110
Matthews, NC 28105
Status: Closed Permanently
Beantown Tavern – Matthews – 130 Matthews Station St
130 Matthews Station St
Matthews, NC 28105
Status: Closed Permanently
Moe’s Original BBQ – Matthews – Matthews – 111 Matthews Station St
111 Matthews Station St
Matthews, NC 28105
Status: Closed Permanently
Boston Market – Matthews – 9550 E Independence Blvd
9550 E Independence Blvd
Matthews, NC 28105
Status: Closed Permanently
Zo√´s Kitchen – Matthews – 2309 Matthews Township Pkwy
2309 Matthews Township Pkwy
Matthews, NC 28105
Status: Closed Permanently
Subway – Matthews – 9623 E Independence Blvd
9623 E Independence Blvd
Matthews, NC 28105
Status: Closed Permanently