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Green’s Lunch property for sale. What does that mean for Charlotte’s oldest restaurant?

The property on 4th Street belonging to Green’s Lunch, Charlotte’s oldest open restaurant, is for sale. But don’t worry — “I’m not going anywhere — this does not affect the business,” owner Joanna Sikiotis told CharlotteFive on Thursday afternoon.

The parcel, including the restaurant’s building, has been listed for $2.5 million, Charlotte Business Journal reported Wednesday evening. A flyer states “business is to remain,” CBJ reported. Sikiotis’ parents own the parcel, and she hopes to work out a deal to stay in place if the property is sold.

Green’s Lunch is Charlotte’s oldest surviving restaurant, opened by the late Robert Green in 1926. Amid the prospect of the property changing hands, Sikiotis’ has bigger concerns — attracting customers and finding help.

“Our number one concern is not having workers uptown,” Sikiotis said. “When I bought the business from my father in 1989, there were only five or six places to eat uptown. Someone counted over 300 places to eat at one point, but if they don’t open uptown and bring back workers, more restaurants will close. Every restaurant uptown is hurting.”

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As for finding help, Sikiotis has worked with recruiting firms, posted ads on social media, and displayed a “Help Wanted” sign for more than three months. The result? Two people have inquired about a job. “Trying to find help is very hard,” she said.

Still, Sikiotis keeps her eyes on the future — “we’re waiting to see what happens with Panthers games this year and soccer games next year.” Green’s Lunch is typically open for all home Panthers games and is excited to serve customers during the inaugural season of the Charlotte Football Club.

CharlotteFive’s Erin Breeden recently named Green’s one of Charlotte’s Top 10 restaurants to take out-of-town guests. “Don’t miss out on the homemade chili or pickled relish and sauerkraut,” she wrote. “If hot dogs aren’t your thing, Green’s also serves breakfast.”

Here are Charlotte’s 18 oldest restaurants and what to order at each.

GREEN’S LUNCH

Location: 309 W. 4th St., Charlotte, NC 28202

Neighborhood: Uptown

  • Opened: 1926

  • Owner/founder: The late Robert Green.

  • Menu

  • Cuisine: American


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Melissa Oyler contributed to this report.