Green's Lunch Inc

06/25/2023

05/17/2023

IMPORTANT NEWS

03/30/2023

This is Joanna Sikiotis, owner of Charlotte's oldest restaurant: Green's Lunch Inc in Uptown Charlotte. Famous since 1926. Hot dogs. BLT's on simple wheat bread. "Special chili." Old school. Counters. Styrofoam plates. Green's is a block from the federal courthouse, and a place you'll see lawyers in business suits next to construction workers in neon vests, all ordering together.

I happened to go in today for lunch. Met Joanna and her son Nick, as they worked the grill. They said reports of the building being for sale has made people question whether Green's is open.

They both emphasized repeatedly, "WE ARE OPEN FOR BUSINESS."

"We are not closed," Joanna said. "WE ARE NOT CLOSED."

She said February was emptier than normal, and she and Nick believe that's because people thought they were shutting down. She has calls everyday asking when their last day is, and if they're open at all.

"I'll say again, we are open," she said. "I'd love if you could share that. I saw the reports, but we as a restaurant are open. I have grown up here. My parents owned this place and gave it to me and my sister. I've been here 46 years. We don't have a closing day and are open, open, open for business."

There you go, Joanna. Relayed and I can bet, will be shared.

Green's is a gem located smack in the middle of our growing metropolitan, open 7:30am-2pm on weekdays. Few more photos below in comments.

-Molly

03/07/2023

“He loved to make people laugh,” Joanna Sikiotis said about her husband. “He had a serious side, but with customers and friends and stuff, he always just wanted to go out and make you smile.”

02/22/2023

Panagiotis "Pete" Nikolaos Sikiotis

February 19, 2023
CHARLOTTE – Panagiotis “Pete” Nikolaos Sikiotis, 61, passed away on Sunday, February 19, 2023 surrounded by his family. He was born in Lefkada, Greece on June 8, 1961.
Pete was a mechanical engineer on merchandise trading ships. When he arrived in the United States on August 20, 1986, he began work in the restaurant business. He married his wife, Joanna Katopodis Sikiotis on December 28, 1986. Pete owned several restaurants through the years. In 1989, Pete and Joanna became owners of Green’s Lunch. He also owned The Diplomat, Whispers Bar and Grill in Myrtle Beach, SC, and co-owned Gilligan’s Seafood.
Pete was a kind and loving person to his family and friends. He loved to make people laugh and will be dearly missed by all who knew him.
Pete is survived by his wife of thirty-six years, Joanna; son, Nicholas Peter Sikiotis; mother, Mario Sikiotis and his aunts, uncles, and many cousins. He was predeceased by his father, Nikolaos Sikiotis and brother, Haralambos Sikiotis.
Funeral Services will be held at 11:00 AM on Friday, February 24, 2023, at Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Cathedral, Charlotte, NC. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service at the church. Interment will follow at Evergreen Cemetery
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Cathedral Foundation, 600 East Blvd., Charlotte, NC 28203.
May His Memory Be Eternal.
Arrangements are in the care of Kenneth W. Poe Funeral & Cremation Service, 1321 Berkeley Ave., Charlotte, NC 28204; (704) 641-7606. Online condolences may be shared at www.kennethpoeservices.com.

02/21/2023

Our beloved husband, and father
Pete Sikiotis passed away this weekend. We will be closed for the following week. February 20th through February 24th. May his memory be eternal. 

12/27/2022

Wishing you a Happy New Year!

12/12/2022

Have a Happy Holidays and a Merry Christmas to all.