Fly Kid Fly in The Bowl at Ballantyne the top coffee spot in the area. The space is bright, clean, and thoughtfully designed--it has a modern feel that makes you want to stay awhile. The coffee is consistently excellent. From classic lattes to their seasonal drinks, everything is balanced, smooth, and clearly made with care. You can tell they take pride in what they're serving. Even when it's busy, the service stands out. The team keeps things moving quickly while still being friendly and welcoming, which makes a big difference. Overall, this is a go-to spot for high-quality coffee and a great atmosphere. Definitely worth going out of your way for if you're near Ballantyne. read more

Fly Kid Fly - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

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The name doesn't have any commas, so I'm trying to figure out what it means... Fly, Kid, Fly = I am telling a minor to become airborne Fly, Kid Fly = I am telling a pre-adult fly to become airborne Fly Kid, Fly = I am vernacularly telling a fashionably trendy minor to become airborne Fly Kid Fly = This is the fashion style of a trendy minor Funny enough, it's the first one LOL. Also the "Rare Air" latte doesn't need to be more than half-sweet, just FYI. read more

Fly Kid Fly has been on my "To Try" list for quite some time! Let me just say, they didn't just meet my expectations - they soared past every expectation. Not only was the coffee shop full of life and character - the staff was extremely friendly and knowledgeable. They walked us through the menu and over all were just full of energy. We got two different kinds of matcha. The Afterglow and the Cumulus. The Afterglow was matcha, strawberry & rice crispies syrup, milk of choice, cold foam, with strawberry dusting. This tasted like a strawberry short cake! It was delicious!! The Cumulus was matcha, toasted coconut, milk of choice, sugar, blue spirulina, floated with a cloud of cream, agave & sea salt. Think more of an early and sweet vibe. Both drinks were crafted to perfection and looked stunning. They had sweetness to them but were not overly sweet. I would highly recommend both of these. I am excited to try the coffee next time we come! The shop was clean, modern, trendy, and groovy. There is indoor and outdoor seating. We sat inside and really enjoyed the ambiance. Cheers to Fly Kid Fly! They are doing and excellent job!! read more

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Nice, convenient spot for tasty coffee & tea drinks. I really enjoyed my iced cumulus, with matcha, cold foam, and... something blue. The matcha flavor could have been a bit stronger, but overall very drinkable. There is some seating inside, although on a nice day most folks take their drinks outside. I didn't realize they'd write my name on my cup. Otherwise, I would have made sure they had the correct spelling. I would have appreciated if they'd asked me how to spell it. Limited food options (pastries, breakfast burrito), but PopUp Bagel is just across the lawn, so it's easy enough to go get that. read more

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Fly Kid Fly is a really good coffee spot. The service is always friendly and the coffee & food options are delicious. The Brekky Burrito is amazing! It's super tasty and also a perfect compact size that doesn't cause a mess while eating it. I always get a vanilla latte as well, which is always prepared with care. Definitely recommend. read more

I was so happy to be in the area to check this spot out! Great customer service and they were super busy! The fellow that greeted us was super nice and energetic. Their menu was simple and he offered great recs. I tried the matcha latte with vanilla and almond milk. It was pretty good. I love their brand in and colors, it's just fun. I would come back here when I'm in the area again! read more

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Stopped by this location for the first time today. It's located in the Bowl. The spot was nicely decorated and made great use of the limited space. There's a good number of seating and standing area given the small space. They also have coffee beans and merch for sale. Service was great. The cashier recommended one of the special cold brews with foam and it wasn't too sweet. Would come back. read more

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I think the best part about Fly Kid Fly is the location. Walking around the track at Ballantyne's backyard and stopping by for a Cumulus latte has become one of my favorite things to do! I love the matcha Cumulus latte, it's so pretty and tastes good too. I've been wanting to try one of their breakfast burritos. The line is usually out the door on the weekends and the interior is very small so it's best to grab a drink and go back outside. Big fan! read more

Fly Kid Fly - Cumulus - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

This was one of the best matches I've had in Charlotte. Although I don't live in the area I made an effort to try the most popular ones I could find and this one def lived up to the hype. Well balanced flavors and the coconut milk with spirulina gives the drink a smooth creamy flavor. The line wasn't long and my server took the time to tell me what drinks were sweet vs not. The overall vibe of the cafe is clean and I love how they really stick with the fly kid fly theme through the space. I appreciated how the theme is continued with how the cups are labeled fly "your name" fly. Very fun ! read more

Fly Kid Fly - Cumulus matcha & chai tea latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

Went here since it was on my way home from running errands. I had their cumulus drink and it was really delicious. Definitely can taste a lot of the coconut. I am a huge matcha fan so I'm glad I was able to try this out. The service is good. It is in a busy area so hard to find parking sometimes. The ambiance, look their blue aesthetics. Really goes well with their drinks. read more

Fly Kid Fly - Cumulus - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

The matcha was delicious! I was waited on quickly. It was a little busy when I got there but nothing too crazy!!

10/10 must come here if your in charlotte Breakfast burritos were so good everything cooked perfectly read more

Fly Kid Fly - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

Always great to see barista loving what they do. The atmosphere is strictly Grab & Go with plenty of outdoor seating to chill, people watch or network. As far as the coffee & drinks- If you do Matcha-Try the Cumulus Amazing read more

Fly Kid Fly - Inside Fly Kid Fly Door shot - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

Such a cute coffee spot in a really neat area! My latte & bacon burrito were both equally delicious, made with love & care! Temperature was perfect. Friendly & efficient employees. Parking was a breeze, but it was also early on a Sunday morning. I imagine not the case otherwise. Prices are what you would expect, although the burrito was a bit pricey. I love the extra care with personalization of the orders & super cute branding. read more

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Service was alright. Rushed atmosphere so understandable. Very fun atmosphere. Inviting and playful. Via the interior design. The cumulus was excellent. As they described it to be an excellent matcha for certain. Cloudburst is pleasantly acidic. Not overwhelmingly so. With a lightly tart note to it. Right amount of cold foam. read more

Fly Kid Fly - Had the Cumulus (left) and Cloudburst (right).. - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

Stopped by after lunch and ordered the cumulus matcha. The interior was super cute and the menu was easy to read. Staff was also really helpful since it was my 1st time visiting. The cumulus matcha was very good and I could definitely taste the coconut (which I love). Can't wait to come back and try something different. They also use a very good grade of matcha which is also a plus! read more

Fly Kid Fly - Cumulus Matcha - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

I'm not from charlotte but love coming here whenever i'm in town. I always order the cumulus as my go to drink, it's so perfectly sweet and has a hint of coconut flavor which i love. I ordered a breakfast burrito which was pretty decent sized and super fast and filling. I would highly recommend! There's some seating on the inside but lots of seating outside read more

Fly Kid Fly - Cumulus - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

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Staff is kind and coffees are real. The spice is open and nice. No soy seating but man it's worth the sore booty, just to get a cup. read more

Fly Kid Fly - View at window bar - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

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Such an amazing new coffee spot in Charlotte! The location is fantastic--Ballantyne finally has its own specialty coffee shop, and the whole area feels like a mini South End. The branding is on point--stylish, modern, and fun. The café itself is super inviting, with its bright yellow walls and blue accents that give off super cool vibes. The coffee is excellent. They use HEX beans, which I love, and the drinks are perfectly crafted with unique house flavors like ube cherry, orange cardamom, and blue spirulina--all balanced beautifully in sweetness. They also offer simple pastries like banana bread, muffins, and cookies, though I haven't had a chance to try them yet. One cool perk is their points system--it lets you earn free drinks faster than other coffee shops. Big kudos to the Ballantyne community for landing this incredible spot! read more

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Small coffee shop with iced and hot espresso drinks. I found the menu was limited. For example they told me they only offer homemade vanilla and mocha flavoring for drinks, and they don't offer whipped cream but can make a frothy foam "whip cream like" topping for drinks. I ordered an Americano and it was good. (I asked them to add the "whipped cream like" foam topping) The espresso had a smooth taste, it was not bitter and very bold in flavor. The homemade Vanilla was very good. So basically the limited menu resulted in a drink that I enjoyed. The service was friendly but I waited outside and enjoyed the weather while the store was filled with customers for at least 25 minutes. I wouldn't recommend ordering at this location if you are in a hurry, but then again it was on a weekend so maybe other times aren't as busy?? read more

I liked fly kid fly a lot! There isn't much space, especially when it's crowded (line will go out the door to form a queue) so I wouldn't pick this if you're looking for an indoor sit down space, there is outdoor seating however. the drinks were good and about standard for charlotte latte prices (think like $7). Cute decor and vibe read more

Fly Kid Fly - Cloud matcha and espresso lemonade tonic drinks - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

Decided to check out this new coffee shop at the Bowl in Ballantyne! We were able to order quickly and decided on the cappuccino, vanilla latte and orange cranberry muffin. Service was quick for the vanilla latte and muffin. However, it took almost 10 minutes for the cappuccino which is a bit long considering the line wasn't really long. Vanilla latte was good, cappuccino a little strong and the muffin was just okay. Definitely wouldn't get the muffin again. The bakery is brought in from another bakery as I saw them taking items from the box to restock. They offer no flavors beyond vanilla and no creamers. If you're in the area, give them a try. read more

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This little coffee stand is super cute and served up a delicious iced matcha latte! Can't wait to come back to try other products!

I drove 3 hrs to try the Cumulus and let's just say it was worth the miles! The area is super cute, service amazing, and the Matcha was the best one I've had in the states. It was PERFECT!!! read more

Fly Kid Fly - Cumulus - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

Went on a casual Tuesday morning! There was no line around 10 am and I was served quickly. The menu is simple which I like because I'm not a huge coffee drinker. I got their chai latte and it was perfect just how I like it. The location is in SUCH a cute and happening area. Tables outside to sit and shops and other restaurants to visit too. I felt the price was reasonable and I loved their vibe. I'd be back! read more

Fly Kid Fly - Chai latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

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Other worldly vibes and a modern retro futurist ambiance. The people are amazing, with good energy. The coffee is some of the best in Charlotte. Malabar (ginger turmeric) herbal tea is also pretty amazing if you're into that. The espresso is delicious serving locally roasted beans from Hex. The location is pretty cool lots of dining nearby and open play spaces for kids. read more

Another new coffee shop opened in Charlotte NC...Yay! The lattes were good. There were 2 specialty hot lattes offered and several other menu items offered. There was only one size available and it was fairly small compared to the "grande" I usually get. There was not much indoor seating available and it was pretty chilly outside so we chose to stay inside. The inside area is small and pretty noisy. Overall the lattes were good but small and limited on flavor and milk options. read more

Fly Kid Fly - Lovely Vanilla Latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

This place doesn't take cash. Why not? Cashier said owner doesn't want to accept cash. Makes me wonder if he doesn't trust his employees. However I am not sure I blame them as they were all nice and professional. I guess he just likes giving 3% of his proceeds to Visa. Coffee was good, but portion sizes are small (similar size to NYC small blue to-go cups). Price was reasonable but once you factor in size, not so much. No place to sit inside when weather is poor. read more

came here with my little family on a friday morning and got a few drinks! they were served to us in a timely manner even with being a little busy! the drinks were yummy, the space outside was amazing! only con was it is small inside so it can feel crammed with little kids in tow read more

Fly Kid Fly - matcha and vanilla late - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

Coffee was great. Quite crowded on my visit, so order came out pretty slow. Pretty cramped store as well.

Probably one of the best coffee spots in the area. Pretty unique selection but the area is very kid/dog friendly! Highly recommend the Cumulus and/or the Cloudburst! read more

So glad I got a chance to visit this coffee shop it was refreshing with a modern aesthetic, it's bright/welcoming and in a buzzing location close to other restaurants so it's perfect for a coffee chat that can turn into a night out. It's fairly new having only opened late last year but the quality and service were good. I enjoyed some of the unique drink options and the coffee was good quality. If you don't like coffee they also have tea as well as food options like breakfast burritos, brownies, muffins, scones, and cookies. This coffee shop isn't super comfy and cozy but there is a well lit seating area. If you go enjoy! read more

Fly Kid Fly - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

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We stopped in just before they closed up on a busy Saturday. They were kind enough to still take our order with minutes to go. The coffee is so good, I'm partial to a vanilla latte. They were fast, and a kind crew of people. Wish I lived closer! read more

I've gotten coffee here a few times. It is a cute small coffee shop. Great coffee and service! May fave is the cloud burst!! read more

Fly Kid Fly - Hot Cloudburst - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

I normally don't leave reviews, but this has to be the best matcha I've ever had in my life. I would drink it way more often if they had another location in the heart of Charlotte. read more

I've had many great experiences with this place. Really good quality coffee and service! Can get a little busy but it's worth the wait if so! read more

Loved this adorable coffee shop! The aesthetics were so cute and I'm obsessed with the cumulus matcha drink. I got it 3 days in a row when I was in town and the service was always quick! read more

Fly Kid Fly - Cumulus matcha - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

Vanilla iced latte was good. A bit sweet for my taste. The vanilla had a nice quality flavor. (I believe they mentioned it's made by them.). Next time I would opt for less vanilla syrup. They use ounces and do not offer sugar free options, which I personally prefer sugar free. They do have stevia if you want less of a syrup taste but still want something a bit sweet. There is only one cup size and the price is around $6+. That could be a deterrent for me. Especially in the winter when I would prefer a hot coffee. It's takes effort to just run by, parking etc. So it wouldn't be a 'go to' for me if I just wanted coffee. The setting is more for those who are spending time enjoying the beautiful Ballantyne Bowl and coffee is a perk. The other note is they offer only whole milk and oat milk. I'm an oat milk girl so that works for me but for others that may be an issue. Overall I'm very happy they are at the Bowl! My wishes would be a sugar free syrup option, at least one other larger size cup, and more "milk"options. I do not know the history behind why they limited these choices but my hope is if other people feel similar that they voice this. One other note. This is their first location and there's some mention of possibly expanding into Matthews and another area of Charlotte. read more

Nice location among several restaurants in the bowl. Service was friendly. Coffee was really good! Liked the different flavors. read more

Fly Kid Fly - Mocha - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

Super cute cafe! Some seating inside and more outside. Clean aesthetic inside, friendly staff, and great menu. Loved the cumulus (wow best matcha I've had; hope they never take it off the menu!) and the Apple cider loaf was yummy. What a great addition to the area. Definitely adding to my rotation! read more