Pike's Old Fashion Soda Shop   

A Charlotte old timer will remember creamy milkshakes from the original Pike's on Shamrock. Today, trolley riders can take a pit stop in South End to visit Pike's redux. It's more of a nod to the bygone days of the drug store soda shop when kids twirled lazily on chrome counter stools and slurped sundaes while customers waited on prescriptions--it's no longer the real thing. Nevertheless, Pike's still displays their original Rexall Pharmacy sign along with other past knickknacks. The food is a bit more upscale than the drug store fare of old, although burgers and sandwiches are still a staple. At lunch, Pike's is packed with designers and other business folks from the adjacent design district who order faves like grilled pimento cheese and chicken salad. Weekends bring a healthy breakfast crowd and families from the nearby trolley tracks. A spot on the patio is perfect for trolley watchers. Pike's Sunday brunch is popular with Dilworth and SouthEnd residents and can leave you waiting for a table. Also, note that parking is very limited and you won't be seated unless your entire party is present.