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    Coco and the Director

    4.2 (340 reviews)
    Open 6:00 am - 6:00 pm
    Updated 2 months ago

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    COCO AND THE DIRECTOR ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Classy
    Moderate noise
    Outdoor seating

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    Karina T.

    My friends and I came to work. The space is big, tons of space to sit to work, study, or hang out. It was quiet. The area was clean and so was the bathroom. It was difficult for my laptop to connect to the while at the Marriot but eventually it connected. I didn't have a ton of communication with staff except when ordering my cafe. She was nice. I had a latte. It was good!

    Leeza D.

    This space is amazing! It's large and well decorated and very open. It's also a market and a coffee shop. I grabbed a latte and a dark chocolate bar and both were quite delicious. Great hang out or work space. Very comfortable. Casual. Good service. Please come and create your own adventure.

    Buttercream Toffee Cronut
    Kenny C.

    The best cronut I've found in Charlotte. It's not as good as Five Daughters (Nashville/Atlanta), but it's almost on par. If you've never had one def make sure to try it out, especially one with buttercream.

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    Rachel E.

    I was on vacation in Charlotte and in need of a latte, and am so glad I came across Coco and the Director! The shop is attached to a hotel, but you'd never know it from the decor and the vibe. This is no boring corporate coffee shop! The employees were very friendly and helpful, and the space is big and bright and has plenty of seating across two levels. There are tables of various sizes, as well as a large stadium seating area with comfy pillows. There were several interesting drink flavors on the specials board, and it was hard to pick just one! It was also hard to pick a pastry, as everything in the bakery case looked delicious. I decided on the Love on Top Cold Brew and a Pistachio Cronut. Both were delicious! The cold brew was smooth and flavorful with a creamy cold foam and fun heart candies on top. The Cronut was flaky and fresh with a yummy pistachio cream. I wish I'd had time to make a return visit or two before I headed home. The next time I'm in town I'll definitely be back for another latte and cronut!

    Mona E.

    Came in here to grab a good cup of coffee and get some work done. The coffee is good (a bit pricey at $8). The place has a ton of seating and even a second floor (loft style). It is a bit dark however which is not ideal for getting work done.

    Ashley E.

    This is a quaint little coffee shop in the heart of uptown Charlotte. Very convenient if you're working at or close to one of the banking centers. Staff could've been a little friendlier, especially when it's not as busy... But at the same time, I can't blame them for being more robotic than other coffee shops as the business gentleman in front of me was complaining about a plethora of things, and he hadn't even gotten his items yet. I am sure they deal with a good chunk of banking business people who think they are better than everyone and expect absolutely no flaws. Chai Latte was delicious and did the job! Service was quick and was super convenient for where I was. Also lots of space if you're meeting someone or needing to work remote. If you're in the uptown area, check it out!

    Alexis P.

    A new coffee must try in uptown Absolutely love the vibe here. I like the concept of the sitting pillows as it gives a comfortable and cozy vibe whether you're stopping in for a coffee or looking for a place to work. They had a nice variety of fall flavors - my co worker got a snickerdoodle latte with oat milk (left) and I got a cookie butter cold brew (right) with almond milk.

    Mini fan, heat was blasting
    Iris D.

    Cool spot! They don't accept cash, and the heat was blasting so make sure to wear layers or bring a mini fan like I did. Iced latte is delicious and the atmosphere is cool and comfortable, lots of options for seating. Good customer service!

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    Shay N.

    This place is such a vibe!! The vibe and different seating options make this a unique coffee shop that stands out amongst most in Charlotte. Coco & the Director has plenty of drink options (smoothies, celcius, coffee, beer, etc.) and food, which is hard to come by at coffee shops. The service was 10/10 and I got an iced caramel latte which was very good. Looking forward to trying some food next time I come in! my only complaint is is the parking - but I know that's not the business fault just more so uptown!

    Sonya H.

    Wow, what cool space! Such a great spot to work or meet a friend for a drink. They even had a table with TVs in the back perhaps to watch a game. I found this place on Yelp! I always order an iced Americano with a pump of chocolate. My drink was delicious. I will always try a cronut where I can find one and they had a key lime pie cronut. I noticed they make food to order and there was a grill in the cook was preparing pancakes. I also purchased a bag of North Carolina potato chips and popcorn that looked interesting. They have a refrigerator section with cold drinks and yogurt and fruit for sale too. I did not go to the bathroom, but I believe this is at the bottom of the Marriott. So maybe the bathrooms are in the hotel. But I love the pillows with types of seats. I would definitely recommend this cool vibe coffee shop.

    Kameetrice F.

    This is such a cute coffee shop. While home for a week I found myself patronizing the same coffee shop. As such, my sister suggested I try another one. We stopped in after having lunch downtown. I will say that this spot is more ideal for patrons that are already downtown. If you are not, you will have to find parking on the street( which will likely have a cost!). When we walked in there were ample staff at the counter. I ordered an unsweetened matcha latte with oat milk. I love the fact that they offer both a pre- sweetened and a non sweetened option! My drink was made quickly. We opted to dine in to enjoy the unique seating options. They have a sitting area that is directly on the stairs. They have pillows out for a little extra cushion. It's such a vibe! In addition to the cute vibe, they have a small retail section. They had a number of flavored syrups for sale and popcorn. If you are in the area I would strongly suggest stopping on.

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    Mel S.

    Came here for a couple of casual work meetings and the space was nice. There are two entrances (one on Tryon and one in the hotel). TL;DR: lots of seating and places to work / chat are available From the main entrance on Tryon, you'll enter and see one large group table (can fit about 8-10 people), 4 2-person tables to the left, and a large set of steps that you can sit on and lead to more tables upstairs. From the hotel entrance, there is a ton more seating from large group tables to the smaller tables (I didn't notice this entire extra area the first time I came here). TL;DR: morning hours have pastries and afternoon hours have remaining pastries and a sandwich I ordered their dirty chai (hot the first time and iced the second time) and a blueberry muffin, both being delicious.

    Bacon, egg sandwich
    Sandra H.

    Great vibe, great pastries and breakfast sandwiches, and really creative coffee creations. Very hip, doesn't feel like a restaurant. Has an area for people to work while eating, has relaxation stations with couches, and has a cool lounge area where the cutest dog was sitting when we arrived. The Cronut was what it should be. So many layers, could taste the buttery croissant despite the sugar glaze. The blueberry cheesecake filling was the perfect amount and loaded with real blueberries. The orange muffin tastes exactly like fruit loops and was incredibly moist and delicious. The bacon, breakfast sandwich was good but know that the egg is more like a hard boiled egg that has been smashed. Will definitely return the next to me I'm in Charlotte.

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    The cinnamon brown sugar latte is the best I've had! We also shared the cinnamon sugar cronut and loved it.

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    What a fun space! Lovely coconut milk Cortado. And a yum spinach and feta croissant. Wonderful start to a day of work.

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    Like the other comment, there is metered parking in the area. It is a busy area and if you'd rather not stress over finding a spot, I'd suggest parking a few blocks away and walking there. But there's also free parking after 6pm.

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