8/16/13
Great pizza place in sister's neighborhood! Â
My first visit here was a day shy of two years ago- I found a pic on my laptop of a Margherita pizza from here dated 8/17/11. Â I remember thinking the pizza and calamari were great, and my spaghetti-loving sister enjoyed her selection, as well...
Tonight, we ordered drafts of YuengLing (BIL) and Honey Brown (moi), a bottle of Corona (with a lime wedge; sis), and waters all around.  Our server Blair was kind enough to let me sample the Waterkeeper Hefeweizen (one of two specials on tap) and the HB <a href="http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/hawthornes-ny-pizza-and-bar-charlotte-10?select=XQX6OCUnFv9MacOAbwS-EQ#XQX6OCUnFv9MacOAbwS-EQ">http://www.yelp.com/biz_…</a> before I ordered a pint.  BIL ordered the other draft special, Dale's pale ale, but he didn't like it, so sis asked if he could switch it out for another.  No prob.  For food, we chose the calamari to start, <a href="http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/hawthornes-ny-pizza-and-bar-charlotte-10?select=69xy3Q3NjSUTRomDOgDj4w#69xy3Q3NjSUTRomDOgDj4w">http://www.yelp.com/biz_…</a> and an 18" half-Elizabeth Special and half-Hawthorne's Special White, <a href="http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/hawthornes-ny-pizza-and-bar-charlotte-10?select=1kmEdfAxtM0pjzYTyJHDMQ#1kmEdfAxtM0pjzYTyJHDMQ">http://www.yelp.com/biz_…</a> while nephew wanted the cheese pizza. <a href="http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/hawthornes-ny-pizza-and-bar-charlotte-10?select=lJE9Ugy6CD9wFH-b92flcg#lJE9Ugy6CD9wFH-b92flcg">http://www.yelp.com/biz_…</a>  While I can't speak for my sister and BIL's usual pizza pick (Italian sausage, pepperoni, 'shrooms, green bell, white onions, mozz), sister and I LOVED the HSW, which had ricotta cream sauce, mozz, (lotsa!) pesto, and sundried tomatoes.  I really appreciated the thin crusts served here. <a href="http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/hawthornes-ny-pizza-and-bar-charlotte-10?select=iSE_JGbw3nZ0Ks3CXN60Cg#iSE_JGbw3nZ0Ks3CXN60Cg">http://www.yelp.com/biz_…</a>  Sister already decided this combo is what they're ordering on their next visit.
A great meal out almost always ends with something sweet, and I love tiramisu, so this was a must-try. <a href="http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/hawthornes-ny-pizza-and-bar-charlotte-10?select=xGX1CO0Jfnq4qwe_WitiYg#xGX1CO0Jfnq4qwe_WitiYg">http://www.yelp.com/biz_…</a>  Sis ordered a slice of chocolate cake for my nephew. <a href="http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/hawthornes-ny-pizza-and-bar-charlotte-10?select=fIgdOPFPCcLTquIoSyJzGQ#fIgdOPFPCcLTquIoSyJzGQ">http://www.yelp.com/biz_…</a>  They were BOTH absolutely amazing!  I like tiramisu that is rich in flavor-sweet mascarpone, but not cloyingly so, and rich espresso taste, no greasy mouth-feel, and not too light and fluffy, and this was perfect!  (I asked for the powdered sugar to be omitted.)  The chocolate cake is also a must-have!  It was a lot denser than the tiramisu-- almost flourless in texture, or at least the part I ate from was (the outer edge of the cake).  Too bad the busser threw out our take-out containers of sweet treats... They're pricey!  (Tiramisu was almost $6, and the chocolate cake was $8, but come to think of it, the cake slice was huge.)  I even labeled and dated them, but not even two minutes had passed when I thought I'd forgotten my phone and ran in to retrieve it, and our table had already been cleared, and the busser didn't even bat an eye.  We didn't notice that the desserts were missing until we were home. Â
Make sure you check the tab for accuracy!!
p.s. Â The Honey Brown lived up to its name, and I definitely preferred it after sampling the bitter hef, but the beer kept impressing me as I ate the calamari (awesome combo) and then progressed to the pizza. Â I had my sister try the beer after each course, and she concurred. Â I would order this again in the future!
I'm not mad at this place. It is what it purports to be - it is a bar and does in fact serve pizza. The menu was big, but it seems a little busy. Â That might explain the "just alright" nature of all of the food that I tried.
I enjoyed my Elizabeth Special - pepperoni, sausage, mushrooms, peppers, onions, and delicious mozzarella. The crust was a tiny bit soggy, but it still held up well. My mom tackled the Greek salad, but it was too large. Fairly good, but overpowered with dressing. I sampled from the pizzas of my friends and had roughly the same experience. The combo of my flavors was better, though ;)
On the bright side, they have good table service and a good beer selection. I also liked sitting outside, even though the cafe next door allowed smoking on their patio. Â We were seated quickly and got plenty of attention when needed, so no complaints there.
Since I'm not in the area often, I'm not sure I'd seek it out again, though most places deserve a second go. Stick with the pizza and beer and things should be fine.
I have 1 more data point for takeout a couple weeks ago. Â The garlic knots were not burned, and did have some oil but were indeed 'light oil' as requested. Â I request light oil because by the time you get full-oil knots home they are often soggy and not enjoyable. Â full-oil works ok in a restaurant where it just goes to the table. Â The pizza was also excellent: not burned. Â So great job! Â Thanks! Â
This whole process through Yelp worked; where I wrote a review, the restaurant saw it and made a change; now things are good again. Â I'm kind of excited about this :).
It's fine. I don't really understand the infatuation some people have with this place, though. Both times I have been there, the pizza seemed really soggy (like wet and floppy) and overpriced. I did like that there were a couple of booths that could seat larger groups, but they weren't very comfortable.
Review Source:There are a few different locations which I have not yet been able to frequent but this venue seems to have it together- good location, great atmosphere, and great food. Although right around the corner from another (authentic) Italian joint, Due Amici's, I usually tend to make it out here in the event I'd like to have a brew or two with some well crafted Italian food. This location is good for either a dine-in or take-out order.
The menu is decent. There is some variety, but I think they could always use a few more items. The salads are a little overpriced for what they give you, but if you are a fan of garlic knots, you really need to try theirs! They are VERY good.
For those dining-in, the interior is impressive and much resembles that of a sports bar. Not quite an upscale venue, but great atmosphere nonetheless. Italian + brews + football = good times had by all.
I went to Hawthorne's for lunch with coworkers for a birthday celebration. The restaurant is tidy and well-kept. They offer a full bar and televisions for sports entertainment. The service was good and the food was tasty. I typically do not frequent pizza spots, but this one is suitable for a casual social gathering/outing.
Review Source:This is one of the best spots in Charlotte to get a PIE. Â I am a NY transplant in charlotte and have worked in the restaurant industry my entire life with a focus on pizza and pasta. Â Hawthorne's does pizza just the way it should be. Â Thin, fold-able crust, flavorful sauce with a good bite of basil and just enough mozzarella. Â Friday night is usually pizza night at the house and we always go to Hawthorne's. Â They are consistant and have a friendly staff.
The pizza is not only the great items, the wife swears they have the best salads in town, including the balsamic vinaigrette. Â
On a side note we have tried Due Amici numerous times and found them to be inconsistent and rude. Â Even the Italians I knew up north had more hospitality than these guys.
Good Food, but....
Listen, I like Hawthorne's. Â I started my relationship with Hawthorne's @ the 7th street location, and was elated to discover there was a closer location to my residence in a shopping plaza off of Prosperity Church Rd, in north Charlotte.
I've been to this particular Hawthorne's location over 20 times in the past 4 years, and I can say I've never had a bad meal there. Â Although, I can't go so far to say the food is excellent, just good. Â Menu highlights include the following:
*Wings - the wings are one of the best kept secrets in Charlotte. Â I like to go with the Carlo's Sweet Wings, which are some of the best and unique tasting wings in Charlotte. Â You simply won't find wings in this area with a taste that compares to these wings, Â
*Calamari - the calamari is great. Â The diablo sauce, which is like a marinara sauce, is served warm and is somewhat spicy. Â It perfectly compliments the tender, fried, calamari. Â Don't forget to unleash the lemon juice over the calamari before eating.
*Chicken Parm - the Chicken Parmesan is a step above your standard chicken parm and is served with a healthy serving of sauce and angel hair pasta
*The Carlo's Chicken Sandwhich - One of the best chicken sandwiches in all of Charlotte. Â Served with a balsamic vingerette on the side, and waffle fries. I like to add avocado for a $1 extra.
*The Pastas - All of the pastas served at Hawthorne's are good, some better than others depending on your personal tastes. Â Also keep in mind that you can add chicken to any pasta for an additional fee.
The service at Hawthorne's is always first class. Â The waitresses are always on top of things. Â They are quick, efficient, and never keep you there longer than you need to be. Â They are always more than willing to bring you a side of ranch or more marinara if you need. Â I have always received just what I ordered, exactly how I ordered it. Â
MY ONE, and ONLY complaint about Hawthorne's is that it can be a bit pricey. Â The calamari will run you in excess of $10 (for not a very big portion). Â All of the pastas seem to be about $1.50-$3.00 more expensive than what they should be. Â I hate to sound like a penny-pincher, but this just isn't the place to go if you are on a budget.
Despite the prices, Hawthorne's has consistently good food, excellent service and I will continue to be a patron of this establishment in the future.
This is a great place to grab a beer and share a pizza. Â The service is friendly, and there's a good selection of draft beers. Â
This is more of a family place than a bar, and there are usually a ton of kids running around. Â There's a good patio area to hang out in, which is great in the summer. Â
The antipasta salad is great!
Good beer selection and great pizza. Love their wings. Best in the hood and better than the other joints around Highland Creek. Much to choose from their menu. Great bar area and good place to watch sports. Great Highland Creek  neighborhood bar. Hawthorne has a good reputation in Charlotte.
Review Source:Great little place close to home. Â We went with the dinners since it was "Prince Spaghetti Night" (every Wednesday) and were pleasantly awarded with some great pasta dishes. Â It's hard to mess up Baked Ziti, but it's also hard to make it "Wow". Â Hawthorne's did just that. Â The right amount of sauce, cheeses, and pasta make for a great dish all around. Â The service was top-notch without any need to ask for re-fills. Â Their beer selection was decent, and the prices were well within the competitive range. Â The do have a $1.50 draft night on Monday, which will get me thinkin' about heading out for Monday Night Football. Â Speaking of...they do have several large televisions on each wall that would make for watching the game quite easy in a great atmosphere.
Noosh!
My owner goes here regularly and seems to be happy when he comes home. Â He says the pizza is really good and particularly likes the Buffalo Chicken and Luau pizzas. Â The chicken wings and calamari are both good as is the house salad with Balsamic Vinagarette dressing. Â He dropped a leftover piece of Calamari on the floor and I really liked it. Â They also have good lunch specials (wraps and salads).
They have a good beer selection and on Monday nights all drafts are discounted. Â There is a small bar area if you just want to grab a drink and an outdoor patio that is nice when the weather is warm enough. Â There has been some recent turnover in wait staff since a couple of new neighborhood places opened up but hopefully the new ones will stay and keep the neighborhood feel that you don't get at Concord Mills.
This is my local watering hole where I venture several times a week. Â Good place to meet up for drinks after work or unwind during the weekend. Â The Pizza is some of best in town & the pasta and sandwiches are solid also. Â Staff is friendly and I've not had any issue with service. Â During dinner times (6:30-8) when I see typically wait but seating is not bad anytime before or after. Â
This is not a sports bar its a family restaurant that as TVs that play sports on limited number of channels (not in HD either (one of my only gripes of the place).
If you want pizza this is place to visit or have beer on patio during nice weather.
Just had dinner there for the 1st time. Passed by the other day & couldn't forget the smell wafting thru the car windows! :)
Service was quite slow & they weren't even close to being busy, so that was a turnoff & not a good 1st impression! The hostess needed an attitude adjustment as well. You're a hostess, not a princess.
But the pizzas were fantastic! True New York style for sure (reminds me a little of Johns Pizzeria in Midtown Manhattan). I had a 9" meat lovers & my partner had a 9" white. I was quite impressed when I asked the waitress if I could sub the ham for kalamata olives & she said "sure" without hesitation! Most other places would have been all "um no, sorry" or "well ok, but you'll have to pay extra." Not here--no problem at all! I'm generally not a cheese pizza fan, but that white pizza was oh so yummy! The crust was just right (not to thick but not paper thin), and they had no problem getting the cheese extra brown for me either. I'd always heard & read great things about Hawthorne's (& didn't realize there were other locations), and tonight I see they're all true. I think H's is my new favorite "pizza joint!"
They also had a great selection of pastas & salads too; not just the kind a lot of other places have that look like an afterthought; like "oh yah, and we serve this stuff too just in you don't want pizza." These looked like true, restaurant-quality dishes. Can't wait to try'em!
The atmosphere was cozy & very welcoming & "local." Although it wasn't busy, there were several regulars that the staff knew, so that says a lot about the place. Great place for everyone, from frat guys wanting pizza 'n beer, to post soccer team families, to after church groups, to teenage study groups.
The University location of Hawthorne's NY Pizza is the only one of the three I have been to, but after this trip, I may have to check out the other two as well.
I am somewhat of a pizza fan, the kind of person who thinks the only bad pizza is the one not in front of me.
Located in a shopping area beside Dilworth Coffeehouse (which, oddly enough, is nowhere near Dilworth) the restaurant is decent-sized, with a small patio area containing roughly 7 or 8 tables.
A handful of flat-screen tvs float above the bar inside...basically, the normal acoutrements you would expect from a pizza restaurant.
Now to the good part: the pizza. After seriously considering the Buffalo Chicken pizza, I settled on the Chicken Parmesan pizza instead. Good choice. Wow, one of the best pizzas I've had!
To top it off, the couple of Bacardi and Cokes I ordered were sufficiently stout.
Add in a friendly wait staff and you have a good recipe for a relaxing, if low-key, pizza joint with at least one excellent item on the menu!
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