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Is Mert's Heart & Soul Still Open? Update (Charlotte, NC)

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As of September 2026, Mert's Heart & Soul is listed open on Yelp, reviewed by our team on September 7, 2026; not yet independently confirmed through direct contact.

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Yelp ·
Secondary source
mertscharlotte.com

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What the source shows: A Yelp listing updated September 2026 shows Mert's Heart & Soul active at 214 N College St with more than 1,500 reviews, and the business's own website continues to advertise current hours and menu.

  • Season / episode Season 23, Episode 1
  • Original air date
  • Address 214 North College Street, Charlotte, NC 28202

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What happened after Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives?

On A Bowlful of Soul, which aired July 17, 2015, Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives visited Mert's Heart & Soul in Uptown Charlotte, a soul-food restaurant serving Low Country and Gullah-inspired dishes such as shrimp and grits, Charleston red rice, and mac and cheese, according to Charlottesgotalot.com. The restaurant, at 214 North College Street, has served the neighborhood for more than two decades and has repeatedly been named Charlotte's top soul-food spot, according to Charlottesgotalot.com. Food Network's restaurant directory also lists Mert's Heart and Soul as a Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives location. A Yelp listing updated September 2026 shows the restaurant still active at that address with more than 1,500 reviews and a 4.1-star average, according to Yelp. The restaurant's own website, mertscharlotte.com, continues to list current hours and menu offerings, according to Mert's Heart & Soul.

Featured on Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives

Season / episode
Season 23, Episode 1
Original air date
Episode title
A Bowlful of Soul
What was featured
Soul food: shrimp and grits, Charleston red rice, and mac and cheese
Role
Featured restaurant
Name on the broadcast
Mert's Heart & Soul

Frequently asked questions

Is Mert's Heart & Soul still open in 2026?

As of September 2026, Mert's Heart & Soul is listed open on Yelp, reviewed by our team on September 7, 2026; not yet independently confirmed through direct contact.

What happened to Mert's Heart & Soul after Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives?

On A Bowlful of Soul, which aired July 17, 2015, Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives visited Mert's Heart & Soul in Uptown Charlotte, a soul-food restaurant serving Low Country and Gullah-inspired dishes such as shrimp and grits, Charleston red rice, and mac and cheese, according to Charlottesgotalot.com. As of September 2026, Mert's Heart & Soul is listed open on Yelp, reviewed by our team on September 7, 2026; not yet independently confirmed through direct contact.

Where is Mert's Heart & Soul located?

214 North College Street, Charlotte, NC 28202. That is the address on the record as of September 7, 2026.

What season and episode of Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives featured Mert's Heart & Soul?

Season 23, Episode 1 of Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives, first aired July 17, 2015. The episode is titled “A Bowlful of Soul”.

What do reviews say since Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives?

A Yelp listing updated September 2026 shows the restaurant still active at that address with more than 1,500 reviews and a 4.1-star average, according to Yelp. We summarise what dated sources report; we do not publish our own rating.

Is Mert's Heart & Soul still using the Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives menu or branding?

The restaurant's own website, mertscharlotte.com, continues to list current hours and menu offerings, according to Mert's Heart & Soul. Anything newer than our last check on September 7, 2026 may not be reflected here.

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Visit info

Address
214 North College Street, Charlotte, NC 28202
Venue type
restaurant
Official website
mertscharlotte.com

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