Thomas and his gang over here ooze with everything that I love about Charlotte - friendly, down to earth, come as you area attitudes that make you feel good about whatever you are (crust punk? banker? dog lover? bible thumper?).
A great selection of cold beer, they've got 4 taps here and a great deli serving up some vegan/veggie/carnivore treats throughout the day and early evening. Everything's fresh which is nice compared to the other quick places in the area that seem to deep fry their best stuff (hushhhhpupppppieeeeesssss). Along with some novelty items, you can also pick up some standards incase HT across the street is closed. Be sure to check out their outdoor patio area, too! It gets crowded quick but on a nice evening it's the place to be, often times with live music!