This place is so cool. It is down an alley with a bunch of other bars! It's upstairs. It's small…read moreand the drinks and service were amazing! Shay was our bartender and she recommended a drink that she created and it was amazing. It was sort of raspberry and citrusy! We loved the vibe and the quaintness!

The ambiance is trendy, southern-rustic mixed with wood and night lounge vibes. The aroma of the…read moreroom smells like roasted marshmallows. The service is great and the bartenders are more-so artists.

So yeah this place is the go to hookah spot. Heard about this place from a friend so gave it a…read moreshoot on a Saturday night. It's not a very big place but a nice size. The server came right up as we sat down. Asked if we had any questions and immediately took drink order. Once we ordered the hookah it was a very short wait before the server returned with it. The service is on point. They were changing the coals on a great pace. Always coming over to check if the hookah/drinks were ok. They never allowed the shisha to get harsh. The music was mostly hip hop. Sound system was great, not over baring. TV are everywhere, so there also a eyeline from any seat to a TV. They have great ventilation with all the hookahs going, so you don't have to walk out smelling like smoke. Don't take my word for it, try it for yourself!

Cool hookah spot and bar. Plenty of seating and the music was bomb. They've got great deals,…read moreespecially on Sundays. Bring a jacket, they tend to keep it cold in there.

It's my first time here in North Carolina, and as an avid hookah lover, when this came up I had to…read morecome check it out. I went in on a Thursday night and there were a few people there, but there is an abundance of seating areas and the ambiance was so nice. The service from Sam was very good and felt like home. I enjoyed seeing all the shisha flavors displayed at the bar and I loved the hookah starter machine he had. Overall I had a great experience and can't wait to come back!

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I have been a regular here for the majority of the time I lived in Charlotte. You should ask why…read morewould someone consistently show up to a venue unless it's among the best. (Hookahs are easily in the top three of in the city) Combining atmosphere, patrons and quality ... Taboo Lounge gets top marks. Don't let the negative reviews fool you as they all refer to a "cover." As a regular attendee, I want to speak on this: It's not a "cover" it's a membership fee enforced by the state. Also, no matter what you call it, it is a ONE TIME payment that will allow you access for a whole year. (If you are out of town the fee is actually half off) Being a member not only gives you access to what I consider the best spot in town but it also affords you a discount to the attached smoke shop. This shop compliments the lounge and honestly, if you purchase anything of note twice in a year the membership pays for itself. Drink pricing, compared to other spots in the city is $$ tier. This isn't your undergrad level lounge and that's a positive if you are older, however, it's worth mentioning that there are weekday specials to soften the blow. All in all if you want great value and ambiance, give this place a shot.

Very strange place. They will change a membership fee. $10 in state $20 out of state…read more It's a one time charge but very strange They didn't have many flavors It was very hot also like the AC was not working. Music was nice and everyone was polite but I watched a lot of people leave turned off on the idea of that membership fee. At the end I had 2 beers a hookah and membership fee plus a $5 tip that's a $80 experience which was not worth it in my eyes. I was not impressed

Extremely nice staff and a good ambience with lot of open space. They asked about our choices. Went…read moreabove and beyond to make us feel at home. Exhaustive choice of hookah flavors. We went with a combination of Pan Ras and Love 66 with 70/30 split. It was extremely well done and we enjoyed. I will be coming back here

I usually don't do yelp reviews but this calls for it. Firstly, I wanted to sit outside since it…read morewas nice outside. The host notified me that the tables and chairs were dirty and would need to be wiped off. (They insisted that I sit inside) first red flag.. next the server didn't speak much English and messed up my hookah and food order which had to be made over. Lastly, their "fees" on the bill. Between taxes, other indescribable fees and automatic gratuity it wasn't even worth it. Dirty sofas, no soap in bathrooms and burnt pillows to add on. First and last time going. So much for being a repeat customer.

I really want this place to work for me because it's conveniently located on this side of town, but…read moreunfortunately, every time I come, I leave disappointed in either the food or the drinks. It's never a win on both. The best thing I've had here so far is the strawberry French toast--it's actually really good. Unfortunately, the worst thing I've had was the waffle portion of the chicken and waffles. The waffles were so hard that I honestly can't believe the kitchen sent them out, and I can't believe I actually tried to eat them! I really want to see this place succeed, but they definitely need to work on consistency, especially with both the food and the drinks. There's potential here, but unfortunately, my experiences so far have been more disappointing than enjoyable.

Charged $10 to add Baileys to expresso martini and claimed it was a shot. Bailey's is not liquor…read moreand has 17% alcohol, so to charge it as if it is a shot is scam activity. That's like charging $10 for a small shot of Hpnotic, especially without notifying that it is that much of an additional charge. I understand an upcharge, but $10 is absurd for what was a splash of Baileys. It wasn't even 1.5oz brought out in those small plastic communion cups. Upon Google review, "A $10 upcharge for a shot of Baileys Irish Cream in an espresso martini is unusually high. Normal liquor and modifier upcharges at restaurants generally range from $2 to $6. The Modifier Premium: Standard bars charge $2 to $5 to add a splash of liqueur.The Standalone Pour: High-end lounges often lack a dedicated "modifier" button for premium liqueurs in their Point-of-Sale (POS) system. The bartender is forced to ring up a full 1.5 oz to 2 oz pour, which carries a baseline lounge price of $10 to $14."

I have IBD and charlotte is such a difficult area to find public bathrooms in. Thank you so much…read morefor letting me use yours!!! The bathroom is very very clean and spacious.

Very annoying place. I have been over a handful of times until they randomly stopped letting me in…read more(apparently this place is 25+ and I am 24). Bartenders and bouncers are always super rude, and people often get into loud arguments/fights in the parking lot - I know this because I used to live in the complex right above it

This store in a hidden gem! Amazing food from Middle East to East Africa…read more... Vast assortment of items from incense to henna.. Saffron Water... We had lamb shank and chicken salad. The service was great... I highly recommend this place for a lunch to groceries.

Cool grocery store and restaurant combo. We picked up a Goodiebag from here which came with chicken…read moreover rice and bean salad. Food was good as was the service.

First time in a hookah bar in years, so since I'm visiting NC, and it was a late night decision, so…read morewhy not. Kind of stashed in a shady strip mall, but I didn't let it bother me going in, and I'm glad I didn't. Very spacious inside, and has a huge wall tv to watch the WC (Mexico won this night). I got lucky Sam was working. He helped me with some decisions to try, and was very attentive. Good times.

My wife and I love this spot. Always have. However, we haven't been since 2023. It was nice to see…read morethe new furniture and the new setup.When we arrived at 6ish, we were immediately serviced. We were able to see our favorite server/bartender and that was nice. He made our drinks just the way we remembered... nice and strong...lol. Everything was good until 10pm when the "Club" party began. We were told that we would need to go to the bar for our hookah and drink needs. That ordeal was horrible for the rest of the night. We did not get tended to for our coal refill and repacking needs, even after going to the front several times. The guy kept saying he will come and we watched him go everywhere else each time. We waited way too long. The 1 line for drinks being made by 1 server took extremely long. Although the music was great bring played by the live dj, it did not take away the frustration. No one should have to chase for service that the establishment is known for. No one should have to wait on a extremely long line just to receive a drink at a hookah lounge. This is not a club by any means. Even if you have an event, the establishment should plan much better for the crowd by make it a more efficient and effective experience. The transition was horrible.

I'll start with the pros: It's a nice, chill spot to relax and the vibe is cool. The flavor of the…read morehookah I had was nice and fruity (forgot the name of it). Disclaimer: Please keep in mind there was a total of 7 other patrons in the Building during my visit. It's sad to say that this establishment falls in line with the rest of the Black owned establishments in Charlotte with poor customer service. My visit started off ok with the customer service and then it went nonexistent. Let's start with the "Cockotail" menu. Yes, the word cocktail is incorrectly spelled on the menu --and this was not intentional. PLEASE RUN THE SPELL CHECK AND UPDATE THIS PLEASE!! It's embarrassing ! I came here on a Friday night during the finals, and I ordered drinks and hookah. There was an issue with our hookah not pulling, so we asked the bartender if they could look into it. Five to ten minutes go by, no one comes by to assist. The wait time would've been acceptable if there were a lot of people in the place, but it wasn't. I went back to the bar and had to remind the bartender to please check on the hookah. They finally came over and then returned the hookah about another 10 minutes later and the hookah issue was resolved. My guest ordered one drink and it came out in a decent amount of time. We ordered a second drink and we were told that they would bring it right out. We literally watched the bartender with the curly hair sitting down to talk with another patron and she NEVER brought the drink. At that point, we were irritated because I'm not going to keep on reminding someone to do their job, especially when it is slow. I am so appreciative that a man paid for our bill because I was most certainly going to have a conversation with the manager due to the lack of customer service. If the service was this poor on a slow night, don't bother wasting your time going in when place is packed. I'm not sure if this place is new, but they have some kinks to work out because it makes NO SENSE as to why you are paying for customer service that you cannot get. It is so irritating that you can't go anywhere these days and not have some type of issue when you go out. The purpose of going out is to relax and have a good time, not to be irritated your entire visit. I could've stayed home and saved money. Unfortunately, returning here is not on the top of my priority list. My best advice is to stand at the bar and watch them make your drink or bring your hookah so you can guarantee that you get your items in a timely manner.

This place is a rip-off! I went to an R&B night with my girls and were told we could only sit down…read moreif I bought a booth. So, I did. We arrived at 10 p.m., and I was gone by 11:30 p.m. In that time, we only got hookah. The drinks never came. The booth size was absurd, so other customers kept asking if they could take a seat because there was nowhere else to sit. I'm sure not every group payed for a booth because everyone in there was sitting down. By about 11 p.m., the scene was still dead, and the vibe was non-existent. I spoke to a hookah girl and asked for a refund because this place was just not worth it. They had to call the manager and he said I wouldn't be charged, and free to go. I waited to write this post to see what the outcome would be because I ended up being charged and ended up having to file a complaint with my bank. I had no receipts, and the manager stopped responding after he agreed to meet me to fix the matter. I was scammed $300 by this place, and it wasn't worth the headache. Drinks were nonexistent, and the service was slow. Experience Trash.