Sometimes the chaos of the holidays calls for a little adventure. If you haven’t taken the quick trip to the NOMA District – you’re missing out. From trendy vegan restaurants to a local farmers market, you are about to have a new perspective on the other side of Main Street.
This neighborhood is affectionately known as NOMA, which is famous for combining suburban lifestyle while also being close to downtown. This area is made up of six different sections – Earlewood, Elmwood Park, Cottontown/Bellevue, Hyatt Park, Eau Claire + College Place.
First things first – here are a few fast facts about North Main:
- This area is characterized by large brick homes, new businesses + trolly lines from the mid 1800s
- ~52% of the homes are owned, ~36% are rented + ~13% are vacant, as of July 2020
- It’s about a five-mile stretch down Main Street from Elmwood to I-20
- There are 16,059+ residents, as of July 2020
- There are 11,100+ business addresses
- This area is in Richland School District One
Are you ready to take a virtual trip with us through NOMA?
Here is your guide to North Main.
Where to Eat 🍽️
○ A Peace of Soul Vegan Kitchen | 2338 Main St.
A classic take on soul food but made vegan; be sure to check their social pages to find out what they are serving each day.
○ NoMa by Al Amir | 2431 Main St.
Family owned, locally sourced Mediterranean cooking that hosts a local farmers market.
○ Il Focolare Pizza | 2150 Sumter St.
The brick oven pies are unmatched.
○ IndulgeNPTS | 5708 N Main St.
We hear the philly cheesesteak egg rolls are out of this world.
○ Rare Variety Cafe | 4622 N. Main St.
Another vegan restaurant with unique dishes, including jackfruit tacos + cauliflower wings.
○ Rambo’s Fat Cat Biscuits | 2430 Main St.
Now officially open, Rambo’s delivers on the biscuits.
○ The War Mouth | 1209 Franklin St.
Sip on a signature cocktail while indulging on Southern cuisine, from the signature BBQ to smoked pecans + brunch is back.
○ Daleys Food Truck | 3030 N. Main St.
This food truck stops at Cromer’s P-nuts each Friday, so you can enjoy fair favorites every week.
○ Zesto Angelo’s | 4001 N. Main St.
Instead of a chocolate dipped cone in the sky, look for the mural + the fried chicken is a must try.
Where to Drink ☕
○ Cottontown Brew Lab | 1223 Franklin St. Protip – if you like beer on the darker side, give Reindeer Chow Stout a try; they also have a lineup of hard seltzers + a sour smoothie series.
○ Curiosity Coffee Bar | 2327 Main St. If you aren’t pumpkin’d out yet, try the pumpkin spice cold brew.
○ Indah Coffee | 2238 Sumter St. Lattes and espressos and pastries, oh my.
○ The Vino Garage | 2501 Main St. Stop by on the first + third Wednesday of the month for $5 wine tastings.
Where to Dessert🍦
○ Sweet Temptations Bakery | 2231 Main St.
○ Cromer’s P-nuts | 3030 N Main St.
○ Main Street Bakery & Gift Shop | 3307 N Main St.
○ Carolina Kernels | 2720 Main St.
What to See 👀
○ NoMa Farmers Market | 2431 Main St.
This local, weekly market is located at Al Amir on Main.
○ NoMA Bark Park | 1250 Recreation Dr.
Dog’s just want to have fun too. This is the place to do it.
○ Community Garden | 2714 River Dr.
Located between North Main and River Drive near the downtown neighborhoods of Cottontown, Elmwood Park, Earlewood, Laurel Hill and Canal Place.
○ Earlewood Park | 1113 Recreation Dr.
Located between River Drive and North Main Street, Earlewood Park is one of the oldest and largest parks in the city.
○ Trestle Bridge | 3257-3101 US-21.
Drive under the iconic bridge for a new perspective.
Where to Pose 📸
○ Girl Bot and Guy Bot | Studio 2LR, 2428 Main St.
○ George Washington Carver | 4622 N. Main St.
○ Zestos Ice Cream Cone | 4001 N. Main St.
○ Capital City Times Mural | 1113 Recreation Dr.
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