Whenever I'm in Charlotte, I love to visit Night Swim Coffee. Honestly, everything I've tried from…read morethere has been a hit. This time I stopped in early, so it was nice and quiet. I got to chat with the baristas, who recommended one of their seasonal drinks. The Blackberry Shortbread Cookie Latte. It was the perfect mix of creamy and sweet, with a distinct "matcha-ey" quality where all the flavors balanced each other out perfectly. I really wish I'd had more time to sit and enjoy it there, the space looked so cozy! You definitely have to give their coffee a try. They have several locations throughout the city, but I highly recommend checking this one out!

Was there for a 1-on-1 business mtg; hoped for an easy place to caffeinate & chat. Felt like an…read moreadded task meeting here in a sea of regulars. The popular & intimate venue did not allow much space for conversation, only found 1 seat by the register. Did not see info about wifi but could have missed it as there were def peeps working on laptops- maybe I had to ask for that like I did the bathroom key. Got a good matcha latte in a lovely 'delivery.' Staff was polite, efficient. Dearth of offerings info - again, customers there are likely regulars-- so baristas didn't offer info I didn't expressly ask for. (I couldn't see what the milk subs were for drinks, or decaf options, etc.) The drink was fine but this is not the venue for me. I commuted to get there, & was annoying finding a spot in the close-quarters lot. Then had to stop busy staff to ask for the bathroom key...esplly awkwd since I had to go more than once. (Driving & caffeinating, you know?!) This place was just not my cuppa. .

This was my first time to Haraz Coffee, and I can't wait to come back! I opted for the everything…read morebagel pastry, which has flaky dough and cream cheese inside. Had it warmed up and it was fantastic! I also went with a pistachio latte with almond milk, hot. Also delicious, tasted a bit exotic, and just what I was looking for. So yummy! The vibe here is fantastic, it feels very elegant and there is lots of seating. Free parking out front as well. An amazing coffee shop and a real gem here in uptown, Charlotte!

I had a slice of the pistachio milk cake and I was disappointed. It was very dry especially for a…read moremilk cake and didn't have much flavor. I love Haraz but this one experience was a bummer!

Came for a book signing. Cozy bookstore with cafe. Did notice some snacks for sale were close to…read moreexpiration. Staff were nice. Smooth signing was had.

Adorable book and coffee shop in one. Coffees were delish, I had an iced white chocolate mocha and…read morethen an iced seasonal fall one, both were very good. I found a book that interests me so purchased it and sat down to enjoy my coffee with it. Only thing I would change here is would be nice if a kitchen was attached and they could serve made to order items. I went early on a Saturday in hopes of a nice breakfast sandwich to go along with my coffee, but all I saw were prepackaged items. I ended up getting a chicken salad sandwich and chips which was good, just not what I would have chosen for breakfast lol

I walked in here and I knew the coffee was going to be good. It's like you can smell but also just…read morethe ambience gave me the gut feeling I was going to be happy when I got a latte. Friendly staff who gave a good recommendation, line was moving (although it was longer), and the coffee was perfectly favored. Didn't take all that long to get a latte either! They have vegan pastries, I didn't try one but I will be back because I love when there are allergy friendly options! The parking wasn't easy but what is in Plaza Midwood. I parked about a block away because they have a small parking lot- it's not the easiest to get in and out of!

This place was busy. The entire time we were here, it was non-stop, the order line was long and the…read morewait area was packed. Irene, who took our order, was very sweet. They offer a lot of drinks and food and have lots of seating. The outdoor area was beautiful and relaxing-ish (they can't help the cars driving by). I ordered a zucchini quiche and nitro coffee, my SO ordered drip, cortado, and empanadas (Patagonia, spinach, and breakfast). I thought the cortado was delicious. The drip was very weak and the nitro bitter. The quiche was just slightly over salted. I liked the spinach empanada, but found it heavy on the salt too. The Patagonia was pretty delicious and had great flavor. When I took a bite of the breakfast empanada, I couldn't name any of the ingredients in the filling. Overall, gave me the caffeine boost and sustenance I needed, but I probably wouldn't return.

We ordered a Toffee Nut Macchiato and a Dirty Autumn Chai Latte, and both were great. The macchiato…read morewas smooth but not overly sweet. The Dirty Autumn Chai was a bit sweeter and also great. The staff was super friendly. There was a long line of at least a 20-minutes. The drinks are worth the wait or tracking the truck.

I highly recommend this business. There was a bit of a line but I expected it since there were only…read moretwo people working. They had decor on their coffee bar shelf. I love when businesses, especially food trucks have details like that. I ordered the seaside macchiato on their June specialty drink menu. I told the lady working that I prefer my drinks sweet so she suggested that I add more sweetener. They worked at a great pace with the line that they had. The wait wasn't too long. Maybe 5-7 minutes. My name was called and I stepped up for my drink. It was so pretty! I took a sip and immediately realized that it was not sweet enough to my liking. I stirred and received the same outcome. I went back to the window and asked for more sweetener. The guy working was apologetic and took my drink back with no complaint. Unfortunately, as he attempted to place my cup on the counter, the cup fell. He apologized again and remade it. He didn't cuss, fuss, or seem angry, he just remade the drink. That really made an impact because I would've expected a bit of frustration and there wasn't any. He remade my drink and explained that how I wanted it made, he had to add one less espresso shot. I thanked him for his patience and remaking my drink. They have great customer service! I give this company two thumbs up.

came in from out of town. I am somewhere between a 3 and 4 star…read more coffee was ok. food was ok. so ordered the avocado toast and the breakfast sandwich. the were out of something - think it was the tomato and just simply just served. the amount of avocado on it was about a 1/4 of a small avocado. i did go back and they first explained, "oh, yeah, we ran out"... not cool... and they looked at the amount of avocado and said "oh, yeah that should probably be more". i think the bread was more of like daves killer bread - kinda multigrain toast. i would think for the 11 or 12 bucks, you would get like a nice thick piece of sourdough or something that toasts up nicely - this was a little floppy and limp.

So expensive. However, I clearly keep coming back. Not great vibes for focusing on work on a Sunday…read moreafternoon. However, good for this on other days. Service remains standard. Flavor is solid but not the best I've ever had.

Valani's is a must if you're in the mood for something sweet…read more Tried the Italian crème cake and a strawberry cream horn. The Italian crème cake was an easy 10/10, super rich, moist, and decadent without being overwhelming. You can tell it's done right. The strawberry cream horn was also really good. The strawberry flavor itself was pretty subtle, but the crème was light and airy, and the pastry shell had a great crisp to it. They have a small outdoor seating area, which is nice, because the inside is very... cozy. Staff is friendly and helped us choose these great desserts Also had their tiramisu here in the past and it was delicious. Overall, really solid bakery. I'd absolutely come back, especially for that Italian crème cake.

Wow... this place is legit! If you want excellent quality, Italian baked goods, you have to come…read morehere. Everything not only looked great, but tasted amazing as well! It was difficult to decide what to get. They had so many options, but everything held up to the highest standard and quality. When we got there, there was a line out the door, however, the line moved very quickly, and it was definitely worth the wait. I do wish they had more of a seating area.

What a great little coffee shop! There are dedicated parking spaces in the church lot for Higher…read moreGrounds customers (except for Sundays), and once parked, you then follow the signage around the building to the entrance. There's ample seating, and on the Wednesday late morning that I stopped in, a smattering of folks were quietly working. The pastries are displayed along the counter, and there's also a chalkboard with their empanada offerings. I got a pineapple-stuffed pastry stick, pan de bono (cheese bread), and guava & cheese empanada to go with our iced brown sugar cinnamon latte & iced vanilla latte (both with oat milk). I love the tropical/Colombian touches to the food offerings, and they were all delish! I especially enjoyed the empanada since it was served hot with a flaky crust and perfect amount of filling. Highly recommend coming in if you're in the area and looking for a caffeine + sweet treat boost!

Great coffee and gelato space with pastries and small seating space to enjoy during the morning…read more Friendly staff, lovely mugs and yummy floral chai tea. There are gluten free pastries (the cheesy bread).

I stumbled upon Not Just Coffee while in Charlotte. Really neat place! I enjoyed the concept of…read moreart, style, and delicious coffee. I ordered a latte and a piece of coffee cake. Both were delicious and paired nicely together. Definitely recommend this place!

Beautiful decor, a lovely fashion-focused cafe, and a wonderful window seating area are some of the…read morethings that this place has. The service was excellent, they even cracked jokes! The hot chocolate was delightful, with amazing latte art. Totally recommend!

I was early for an appointment nearby and definitely ready for my second cup of coffee. I pulled…read moreinto Summit Coffee at 7:30am and was relieved to see the lights on and the doors open. It always feels like a small victory when a local shop is open early enough that I can skip the Green Siren people and enjoy something with a bit more character. A friendly barista took my order and made a perfect cortado in a proper mug. The milk art was tidy and appealing, the cup itself had a bit of charm, and the coffee was rich, balanced, and exactly what I needed to settle into the morning. I spent about an hour at a corner table, watching the place gradually fill with people meeting, chatting, and easing into their day. Only a handful of us had laptops, which made for an interesting mix of energy in the room. Or at least, interesting to me as I chipped away at a bit of work. The parking lot is far too small for the number of people who clearly love this place, so cars spilled out along the street. Even so, it was a pleasant and productive stop, and a good way to bridge the time before my appointment. [Review 58 of 2026 - 4537 in North Carolina - 25248 overall]

Another great coffee shop! There's no shortage of them in CLT. I've been to the Summit Plaza…read moreMidwood location and was excited to check out Eastover, again for a run club. It's nice to see both familiar and new places at this location. The run meets before the shop opens but by the time we're done, it's 7am and the coffee is ready. The interior is super clean, bright, and inviting. Great for hanging out, coworking, a date, pretty much anything! They have some merch/retail and also offer beer wine at this location. There's a good assortment of pastries - muffins, croissants, etc - as well. Coffee is good, prices reasonable, and great service all around. @azfitfoodfun