The People’s Market Elizabeth Menu (Update 2025)
Welcome to The People’s Market Elizabeth, a culinary haven nestled in Charlotte, NC. This vibrant eatery boasts a diverse menu that celebrates comfort food with a modern twist.
- Grilled Cheese Paninis: Whether it's the classic Original Cheese or the tangy Birria Cheese Panini, expect flavor-packed bites for all palates.
- Smash Burgers: Indulge in The People’s Smash, a double patty delight, or try the Bacon BBQ for a savory kick. Patrons rave about the mouthwatering flavors!
- Market Deli Handhelds: From the Salmon BLT to the Spicy Italian, each sandwich features fresh ingredients and exciting flavor combinations, ensuring satisfaction in every bite.
With glowing customer reviews and a welcoming atmosphere, The People’s Market Elizabeth is a must-visit for food lovers seeking delicious, handcrafted meals that leave a lasting impression.
Smash Burgers
The People’s Smash
Two Smashed house blend beef patties with onions, American cheese, People’s Sauce and house made pickles on a brioche bun
The People’s Deluxe
The People’s Smash Lettuce & Tomato
I Went Out Last Night
The People’s Smash Honey Sriracha bacon, jalapeño & a fried egg
Bacon BBQ
The People’s Smash applewood bacon, chipotle bbq & pickled onion
Classic Club
Triple Decker, Turkey, Black Forest Ham, Applewood Bacon, cheddar, Swiss, lettuce and mayo
BLT-AJ
Sliced avocado, applewood bacon, lettuce, tomato, house pickled jalapenos and mayo on toasted wheat bread
Salmon BLT
Salmon, Sriracha honey bacon, roasted tomato, alfalfa, pesto.
Chicken Avocado Wrap
Blackened chicken, bacon, pepperjack, honey mustard, avocado, lettuce, pico, tortilla
Chicken Caesar Wrap
Cajun grilled chicken, Romaine, Parmesan and Caesar dressing on spinach tortilla
Spicy Italian
Pepperoni, Capicola, prosciutto, pickled cherry peppers & onions, mozzarella and pesto on pressed pressed brioche roll
Market Deli Handhelds
Grilled Cheese Paninis
Original Cheese Panini
Chedddar, mozzarella, Swiss and pepperjack on sourdough.
Turkey Melt Panini
Original Turkey, tomato, applewood bacon and people’s sauce
Birria Cheese Panini
Original Barbacoa, jalapeño and our Birria consommé
Margherita Caprese Pizza (VEG)
Roasted garlic oil, fresh mozzarella, roasted tomato, fresh basil and balsamic glaze.
Tommy Pickles (VEG)
Creamy Dijon ranch sauce, mozzarella, house made pickles, picked red onion, fresh dill
Ricotta Be Kiddin’ Me (VEG)
Sundried tomato and black Arabic pesto(nut-free), mozzarella, lemon thyme ricotta, pecorino cheese, fresh basil, lemon oil.
My Big Phat Greek Pizza (VEG)
Sundried tomato pesto, feta, artichoke, Kalamata olives, pickled red onions, pepperoncini, tomato, chili oil
The People’s Pepperoni
Pomodoro sauce, mozzarella, pepperoni, fresh mozzarella, oregano and parmesan,
Chipotle BBQ Chicken Pizza
Chipotle BBQ sauce, mozzarella cheese, Cajun grilled chicken, cherry peppers, pickled onions, cilantro
Pig & Fig
Roasted garlic oil, fresh mozzarella, sherry soaked figs, prosciutto, basil, arugula, hot honey drizzle
Spiced Italian Pizza
Pomodoro sauce, mozzarella, pepperoni, hot capitols, cherry peppers, caramelized onion, basil, Parmesan and crushed Calabrian chilis
Elizabeth Veggie Garden (VEG)
Pomodoro sauce, mozzarella, roasted tomato, caramelized inions, mushrooms, spinach, arugula, Parmesan
Mushroom Pesto Pizza(VEG)
Pesto sauce, fresh mozzarella, mushrooms, roasted tomato, basil, arugula, Parmesan
Cheese Pizza
Pizza
Chicken Sandwiches
Original Chicken Sandwich
Fried or Grilled Chicken, house made pickles and People’s sauce on a brioche bun
Buffalo Chicken Sandwich
Original slaw and buffalo sauce
Supreme Chicken Sandwich
Original lettuce, tomato and cheddar
Bacon BBQ Chicken Sandwich
Original applewood bacon, pickled red onion, chipotle bbq
Southern Cordon Bleu Chicken Sandwich
Original county ham, pimiento cheese and arugula
The Antipasta
Pepperoni, mortadella, Kalamata olives, pepperoncini, red onions, feta cheese, artichokes and romaine lettuce tossed in mustard vinaigrette
Just A Club
Our Classic Club, Piadina style and twice as big
The Mortadella
Thin sliced mortadella, arugula, pickled red onion, pesto, fresh mozzarella finished with our hot honey
Caprese Chicken Salad Piadina
Our roasted chicken salad w/arugula, fresh mozzarella, tomato, basil and balsamic glaze
Piadinas
Bites & Entrees
Hot Honey Salmon
Seasoned with brown sugar and chili power & finished with hot honey glaze. Served with Achiote rice and grilled vegetables.
People’s Chicken Wings
Dry Rubbed whole wings finished with hot honey. Served with hot honey ranch, celery, carrots and pickled onions
Cheddars & Peppers
Fried cheese curds and cherry peppers served with a sriracha bacon jam
Smoked Salmon Flatbread
Smoked salmon, herbed ricotta, arugula, black pepper, hot honey balsamic glaze.
Pimiento Hummus
With bell peppers and garlic flatbread crackers, pesto, roasted pepitas
Regular Fries
Fresh cut potatoes w/ our house seasoning.
Sweet Potato Fries
Waffle cut sweet potatoes w/ our house made cinnamon sugar seasoning.
House Side Salad
Spring mix w/ red onion, cucumber, tomato and radish
Caesar Side Salad
Crisp romaine with focaccia croutons, pecorino cheese and caesar dressing.
Potato Salad Side
Baked potato mixed with onion, celery, mustard, mayonnaise and egg. (GF)
Pasta Salad Side
Pasta, broccoli, red onion, sun-dried tomato, pecorino cheese tossed in balsamic vinaigrette
Quinoa Salad Side
Tri-color quinoa, tomato, cucumber, red onion, olives, mustard vinaigrette.
Cole Slaw Side
Shredded cabbage and carrots w/ house made vegan dressing.
Side Chicken Salad
Cajun grilled shredded chicken, red onion, celery, dried cranberries and honey-dijon mayonnaise.
Achiote Rice Side
Made with roasted tomato, garlic, onion and achiote chili paste.
Grilled Veggies Side
Red onion, bell peppers, mushroom, broccoli, EVOO
Cup Of Soup
Fries
Cup Chipotle Black Bean (V/GF)
Cup Tomato Basil Bisque (VEG/GF)
Soup Of The Day
Lentil Stew (V)
Sides
Entree Salads
Market Cobb
Romaine, applewood bacon, egg, cucumbers, avocado, grape tomatoes, red onion and blue cheese crumbles with your choice of dressing. Pairs well with Grilled Chicken(extra)
Hipster (V)
Mixed greens, avocado, chickpeas, roasted corn, grape tomato, onions, cucumber, radish, choice of dressing
Greek W/Quinoa (Veg)
Romaine, Kalamata olives, pepperoncini, red onion, grape tomato, feta, toasted quinoa, mustard vinaigrette on the side
Caesar Salad
Crisp Romaine, Caesar dressing, pecorino cheese, ciabatta croutons
Pesto With Orzo Salad
Orzo pasta, spring mix, sun dried tomato, red onion and strawberries with pesto vinaigrette.
Tortilla Salad
Romaine, Pico de Gallo, Roasted Corn, cheddar cheese, avocado, crispy tortilla strips with Hot Honey Ranch
Cali Wrap (V)
Cucumber, avocado, lettuce, pimiento hummus, tomato, alfalfa sprouts, pickled onions and carrots, vegan cheese on a spinach tortilla
Vegan Fried Chicken (V)
Fried oyster mushroom, pickled cucumber, vegan slaw, bun.
Impossible Burger (V)
Impossible patty, lettuce, roasted tomato, caramelized onion, vegan cheese, vegan mayo, bun.
Vegan Breakfast Burrito (V)
Seasoned Tofu Scramble, Hashbrowns, vegan cheese, guacamole, Crispy tortilla strips, pico de gallo, flour tortilla, chipotle salsa on the side
Jackfruit BBQ (V)
Brined jackfruit w/cider vinegar bbq sauce, slaw and jalapeño on brioche style roll
Vegan Philly (V)
Impossible meats, roasted mushroom, caramelized onion, vegan cheese and vegan mayo on a brioche style roll
Supreme Vegan Piadina (V)
Spring mix greens, pimento hummus, peso, avocado, red onion, carrots, cucumber and radish with balsamic vinaigrette
Vegan Menu
Sauces/Dressings
Side Of Honey Mustard
Side Of Ranch
Side Of Red Salsa
Side Of Green Salsa
Side Of Balsamic Vinaigrette
Side Of Mustard Vinaigrette
Side Of Hot Honey Ranch
Side Of Pesto Vinaigrette
Side Of Oil & Vinegar
Side Of Caesar Dressing
Side Of People's Sauce
Side Of BBQ
Side Of Buffalo
Breakfast Burrito
Scrambled eggs, pepper jack cheese, hash browns, crispy tortilla strips, pico de gallo and guacamole in a flour tortilla with house made chipotle salsa on side.
Classic Egg And Cheese
Egg, American cheese, biscuit, toast, or english muffin. (Biscuit not available after 11:30AM)
Vegan Breakfast Burrito (V)
Seasoned Tofu Scramble, Hashbrowns, vegan cheese, guacamole, Crispy tortilla strips, pico de gallo, flour tortilla, chipotle salsa on the side
Market Bagel
Honey Sriracha Bacon, Avocado, Fried Egg, Cheddar on Everything Bagel
All Day Items
Weekly Feature
Soup Of The Day
Lentil Stew (V)
Delisa's Curry Chicless Salad (Veg)
Shredded mushrooms mixed with carrot, celery, onion and vegan curry mayo. With tomato, arugula on a croissant bun. (Can be made vegan with a bread substitute)
Classic Egg And Cheese
Egg, American cheese, biscuit, toast, or english muffin. (Biscuit not available after 11:30AM)
Breakfast Burrito
Scrambled eggs, pepper jack cheese, hash browns, crispy tortilla strips, pico de gallo and guacamole in a flour tortilla with house made chipotle salsa on side.
Vegan Breakfast Burrito (V)
Seasoned Tofu Scramble, Hashbrowns, vegan cheese, guacamole, Crispy tortilla strips, pico de gallo, flour tortilla, chipotle salsa on the side
Market Bagel
Honey Sriracha Bacon, Avocado, Fried Egg, Cheddar on Everything Bagel
Chicken Biscuit
Southern fried chicken thigh with house made pimento cheese and biscuit
Breakfast Tacos
Scrambled Egg, Pico, chihuahua cheese, bacon or sausage on corn tortilla. Red or green salsa
(New)Smoked Salmon Bagel
Smoked Salmon, caper & dill whipped cream cheese, cucumber, pickled red onion and arugula
Kids Burrito
Breakfast Sandwiches
Breakfast Platters
Chicken & Waffle
Southern fried chicken and waffle
Chicken & Gravy Biscuit
southern fried chicken, scrambled eggs, sausage gravy - served open face
Avocado Toast
Garlic toast, roasted tomato, guacamole, fried egg, toasted pepitas, chives, extra virgin olive oil and black pepper.
Vegan Breakfast Platter
Tofu scramble, hash browns, vegan sausage, tomato slices and avocado with v/gf toast or english muffin
Peoples Breakfast Platter/Bowl
2 eggs any style and hash browns with your choice of a biscuit, toast or english muffin and your choice of protein
CJ’s Country Boy Bowl
Crispy hashbrowns, grits, scrambled eggs, sausage gravy, country ham, bacon and cheddar cheese
Waffle Bowl
Belgian waffle, grits or hash browns, scrambled eggs, smoked sausage, cheddar cheese
Oatmeal And Fruit
Cinnamon oatmeal/fresh fruit and hot honey, house made granola
Baja Vegan Breakfast Bowl
Tofu eggs, impossible sausage, hash browns, roasted corn, pico, avocado with English Muffin
Breakfast Bowls
Breakfast Sides
Creamy Grits
Sausage Gravy
Hash Browns
Bacon
Sausage
Eggs (2)
Egg Whites (2)
Eggs (2) W/Cheese
Vegan Sausage
Waffle
One Plain Waffle
Mixed Fruit
Served all day
Sausage Link
Turkey Bacon
Turkey Sausage
Side Cream Cheese
Avocado
Kids Chicken Tenders
Kids Grilled Cheese
Kids Burger
Kids Burrito
Scrambled eggs, American cheese and sausage in a flour tortilla
Kids Pizza
Kids Meals
Deli Favorites
Classic Club
Triple Decker, Turkey, Black Forest Ham, Applewood Bacon, cheddar, Swiss, lettuce and mayo
BLT-AJ
Sliced avocado, applewood bacon, lettuce, tomato, house pickled jalapenos and mayo on toasted wheat bread
Salmon BLT
Salmon, Sriracha honey bacon, roasted tomato, alfalfa, pesto.
Chicken Avocado Wrap
Blackened chicken, bacon, pepperjack, honey mustard, avocado, lettuce, pico, tortilla
Chicken Caesar Wrap
Cajun grilled chicken, Romaine, Parmesan and Caesar dressing on spinach tortilla
Spicy Italian
Pepperoni, Capicola, prosciutto, pickled cherry peppers & onions, mozzarella and pesto on pressed pressed brioche roll