My first thoughts were, "is this really the place? No, it can't be!" - but it is. Parking is not exactly plentiful. When entering, it's like walking into someones garage - divey is an appropriate description. The split level set up is interesting, to say the least.
The food more than makes up for any doubts or apprehensive first impressions. What is good? The chili. The sweet tea served with crushed ice in a bead dripping Mason jar. The burgers. The baked mac 'n cheese. The Sweet Potato Kuchen. Usually the daily specials.
I have found the servers to be only slightly friendly, maybe because they are just usually so busy. On a positive note, they never let my Mason jar run dry. This is always a deal breaker and tip buster for me.
Lupie's is a veritable Charlotte lunchtime institution on Monroe Road. Head on by, and have some chili, and leave a decent tip. Lupie's - don't ever change.