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    French Express

    4.7 (72 reviews)
    InexpensiveCafes
    Closed 6:30 am - 6:30 pm

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    Mango something smoothie. Yum!
    David M.

    The mango smoothie was great. Good atmosphere. Stephanie was great to speak to and very friendly. To the owner: Add some SANDWICHES. Otherwise great cafe.

    Large Iced Caramel Latte with whip and caramel drizzle!

    I love love love the french express. I prefer small business and the coffee is amazing to me. The prices are so good! I love the punch card and it works at both locations! I go to both locations so much! The customer service is always pleasant and welcoming! I am always welcomed with a smile! I can have a conversation with all the employees and I love that!! This location is so cute on the inside!! It is a little hidden gem in Ktown!

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    Rusty J.

    The coffee here is really good. The service here is even better! They try really hard to please every customer. They know their menu and are helpful in making your decision. The place is clean. They have a convenient drive thru window. The prices are very fair. I recommend giving this place a try!

    Iced vanilla latte... YUM!!! It's always perfect and delicious!
    Kim H.

    I love French Express and the people who work there! I always enjoy seeing them and they are so sweet and friendly! Love love love the Iced Vanilla Latte! It's my favorite and always tastes DELICIOUS!!!

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    I haven't been in years but decided to drop by today and let me tell you, they're still so so so good! I got the peach smoothie and my partner got a frozen caramel latte & we were both so happy! This is definitely one of the best coffee shops around!

    Mango pineapple smoothie!! Yum!
    Amanda H.

    highly recommend!! The frozen vanilla cream is one of my favorites! This pineapple mango smoothie with half and half is INCREDIBLE!! I go here quite often and I'm never disappointed.

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    Kadejah M.

    After a good work out, what's the best way to celebrate the fact that you actually went to them gym after weeks? Coffee! French express is conveniently located in the plaza with Planet Fitness and I couldn't fight off the urge to reward myself. I had the frozen witches brew coffee which has chocolate (I heard it's good for the heart. Well, maybe that's dark chocolate. Same difference!), notes of nuts (I can't remember if it was almond of hazelnut) and for an extra $1, I added protein powder. They do have a drive thru, which seemed like everyone preferred but don't rush because when you're at the window, Avi takes her time explaining the different coffees and what you can expect when you're at the window! Same prices as Starbucks, more options, loyalty program cards, bigger portions, kick ass staff! What more could you ask for?!? Oh yeah, and the coffee was great! They even have Splenda options (I couldn't bring myself to be THAT healthy this time)

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    The staff is amazing and the frozen French express mocha is so good! My go-to coffee place.

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    3 years ago

    I always get my mocha frappe here since I moved to the area. My doggos love the pup cups. Friendly staff and quick service.

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    Best coffee I've had in Kannapolis. They have a variety of options and provided quick and friendly service

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    6 years ago

    All their locations are great and it you like supporting small and local, feel great about the french express!

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    I love going here to get a quick coffee. The staff is always so sweet and the coffee is always amazing. Never disappoints!

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    6 years ago

    Delicious and very tasty.very nice place to go inside and study or to just pick up and run .I'll be back.

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    4 years ago

    Great Coffee and friendly service!! Have visited both locations and prefer the one in China Grove.

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    I walked in on Memorial Day after many coffee shops were closed and they had their open sign on…read morebright and flashing in the window. Nobody was inside, except possibly someone in the back. The food display was empty. All the tables were dirty and had crumbs and even empty coffee cups on them despite me being in only person in there. I waited for about 5 minutes for someone to appear, and nobody did. I turned right around and walked out the door without any acknowledgment. Maybe I picked a bad day because of the holiday, but, from what I saw, it was dirty and nobody was there (employees or otherwise). Don't have the open sign on if you're not ready to serve customers.

    First & foremost, this isn't a traditional coffeeshop. I would describe it more as an event space…read morethat serves coffee. With that being said, I was a little disappointed with my experience. I arrived just before 9am. It was still warming up inside so it was a little cold. Inside you can find few 2-person and 4-person round tables as well as 4 comfy arm chairs. Atmosphere is tragically lacking. It was completely silent for the first half hour then the same song was played over and over again (and very loudly). Then silence again. There is a large stage for events such as poetry night, open mic nights, and live music The shop offers a good mix of hot and cold drinks. I was very disappointed in the baked good options. In fact there were just some cookies in plastic bags. My latte was just fine and it was reasonably priced. Maybe their events provide a better experience. Based on this experience, I won't be returning.

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