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 is our favorite bobbaa place. I had the traditional milk taro caramel tea w tapioca balla and…read moremy daughter had the strawberry milk w the jelly strawberry Jams. The favor is super good and heads up it's sweet. Also, the ambience is nice and service is quick, not very friendly but they get it done quickly and price is good.

I tried this place for the first time today. I've passed it a million plus times kinda skeptical…read more I tried the brown sugar coffee, it was very awesome. The flavors worked very well together. It was great.

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!

Qahwah House was such a cool coffee shop! As a history and coffee nerd, I can honestly say that I…read morethink that this was the first time that a coffee shop made me smarter. That's because they had a huge map outlining the historical trade routes that coffee beans were transported on, as well as an homage to some of the patrons of coffee cultivation. They backed up these historical displays with great customer service, a solid cup of coffee, and a truly mesmerizing ambiance. I've been to so many coffee shops in my life, and Qahwah House was the first time, if not ever, then definitely in a long time, that I felt like I experienced something unique. I loved it. Overall, I loved Qahwah House, and I'll assuredly be back as soon as I can. I'd also recommend it to anybody looking for something new to experience!

Coffee enthusiasts ASSEMBLE!!!…read more Made the mistake of NOT coming here to do work though CORRECTED that mistake by closing down the night here. Lovely atmosphere, and love learning about coffee. I got the Yemeni chocolate (stuffed with kanafe, surprise!) and a decaf Yemeni latte because I needed to sleep in a couple of hours. Neither disappointed! They also roast in house, so I brought back a 1/2 lb bag. Owner told me to wait a day or so, since they had just roasted the beans the night before (allows beans to rest and the flavors to come out). When I brewed them with my Fellow back home Make this a definite stop!

I love this coffee shop it's one of my favorites in town. The food is always fresh great quality…read moreand delicious the service is always friendly and pleasant. The ambience is the best, chill atmosphere relaxed and relaxing last time there was a kids Bounce house but since this Halloween I think they changed to a kids climbing playground thing. Still the same idea where if you are a parent or someone who happen to have little ones full of energy and you just need a moment to sit, breathe maybe read this is the spot. They also have really cool event ideas. I'm yet to join for an adult party. I know they have a Halloween party every year... and that they have drinks at night so it turns into a bar of some sort. Definitely will be checking that out. This is a family owned business so if you like supporting local businesses and coffee and cozy corners you will love it here.

A cute, small business coffee house that makes their own pastries and coffee/tea syrups. The…read moreambience is so warm and inviting. Great place to grab your favorite drink and comfy seating to catchup on emails or read a book. Great selection of wine, beer, and spirits, as well. Everyone is always so welcoming and helpful. Customer service is always so good and friendly. They are determined to make your order perfect! The menu is constantly evolving with special items and products. Even items and games for kids, as well. There are so many events happening to have a date night or meet new people. Events include, a Mom's Monthly Meetup, trivia night, pet photo opportunities, paint and sip, food trucks, and costume parties. Be sure to follow them on social media to see what's going on for the week.

Great local hang with solid sandwiches and wraps. Many vegan/vegetarian options. Great beer…read moreselection on tap and in fridges.

Very cool vibes here. Plenty of parking and places to sit down inside. There is a fantasy Rush…read morepinball machine when you walk in. I ordered the Truben which is a chic way to name a Reuben. It was $12. I would say it was good but I've had better. The bread was a smidge burnt but it tasted good. Appropriate amount of corned beef. A bit more would have made it more impressive. The staff is very friendly. Sides are a La carte. Overall I would give a thumbs up and hope to visit again and play some pinball.

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).

The staff I interacted with was fantastic. I ordered something I haven't ordered in awhile (matcha…read morelemonade) and the staff member helped me understand that the ingredients were slightly different from the last time I probably had it and helped me understand how to order to have it similar to what I remembered. The staff that handed my drink over was also super friendly and kind.

Anyone order, hair on the counter? Well here it is!!!…read more They got my order wrong. Then let it sit on the counter, when I pointed it out they ignored me. Go to another Starbucks if you expect a clean and courteous crew.

Don't sleep on OMG Donuts. I have almost never had such delicious donuts in my life. They have the…read moremost perfect dough that keep them from being too sweet. It balances with the icing (that is and should be sweet) perfectly. Favorites have been maple, cinnamon sugar, strawberry shortcake, raspberry, lemon....... They also have seasonal ones so I'd recommend going every quarter to get all the new flavors! Thanks for making the teachers, mom, dads, and boyfriends of all the dancers from our studio at the P3 dance competition so happy!

Excellent customer service and prompt service. The donuts were fresh and delicious. The staff were…read moreincredibly inviting . I can't wait to return

My fiancé and I decided to go on a long walk today so we could finally try Smelly Cat Coffee! We…read moreordered the following items using the outdoor tablet: sausage and egg breakfast burrito, bacon and egg breakfast burrito, iced ceremonial matcha latte unsweet (with cinnamon topping, toasted coconut syrup, and oat milk), and Vietnamese cold brew (with whole milk). I was pleasantly surprised by the items we ordered! We grabbed our food and drinks from the pick-up window and enjoyed the outdoor seating. Also, the iced matcha latte was the perfect shade of green. We didn't take pictures of the burritos, but they were a little smaller than I expected for the price, which cost between $8.25-$8.45. I can't really speak to the service because we ordered through the tablet and had minimal interactions with the baristas. However, I'm looking forward to coming back here to check out the indoor area, which we didn't really explore this time around. Smelly Cat Coffee is also conveniently located near a light rail station, if you ever decide to check this place out!

Stopped by Smelly Cat Coffee while in NC and lucked out with finding parking, which was a nice…read morestart. I was just popping in to grab a coffee to go. The name immediately made me think of Friends, so I was expecting a bit more of that quirky, cozy vibe. Still really cute inside. The space itself is pretty small and felt a bit packed when I went in. I wasn't totally sure where to order at first and had to walk further in to find the register, which was slightly confusing. The staff interaction was fine, not bad, just neutral. I tried making a little conversation while deciding what to order, and while nothing stood out, the barista was helpful when I asked for recommendations. They do have some cool drink options, and when I asked what people usually order that isn't too sweet and similar to one I was thinking of, I was pointed toward the special espresso cortadito with almond milk. It came in a small cup, but was perfect for being on the go. The flavor was good, smooth, and gave me a nice little pick-me-up. Overall, it was a solid coffee stop but didn't quite blow me away. If you're nearby and need a quick caffeine fix, it does the job.