This was one of the best café experiences I've had in the area. Maddison, who took care of me, was…read moreincredibly kind, patient, and welcoming. As a first-time visitor, I had a few questions, and she never made me feel rushed. She offered great recommendations, and I ended up ordering the Brown Butter Toffee Latte (decaf). Which was so good that I actually went back inside just to tell her how much I loved it! The atmosphere is warm and inviting, with worship music playing softly in the background. You can truly feel the care, intention, and love that have gone into creating this space. It's the kind of place that makes you want to stay awhile. My only suggestion: Please open a location closer to Charlotte! Plaza Midwood would love to have you!!

Great coffee, positive and cozy atmosphere, convenient and accessible right off of 601. The…read morebaristas have always been super sweet and are always quick. I try to stop in anytime I go that way and support a local business!

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.

My favorite thing to get here is the Fins Up hot latte, with honey and cinnamon. I love that the…read moreplace is locally owned and the staff is very friendly.

The mission behind this coffee shop is amazing! I love to support them. Inside is nicely decorated…read moreand the staff are always friendly. I've tried a couple coffees from this shop, and they're pretty average-tasting or less unfortunately. That being said, I still love the mission and what they do for the community.

Obviously my favorite spot, with the best staff and drinks. The porch is always fun and full of…read moresmiling faces and the best customers.

Another little local gem. Consistently great, made with love & homey touches. Sit on their…read morewraparound porch porch & sip a while... Food: A delightful lil' coffee shop with some nice drink options & a few baked goods. I typically am a (decaf) mocha girl; this time I got an iced mocha with cake batter flavor. Strange for me, but tasty. I appreciate that they offer a punchcard for we, the frequent users. My friend is there quite a bit- me, I admit nothing. Service: Great service, family-run- they can usually suggest something good even if it's not on the menu. They're fast, friendly, clean. Ambiance: This place is super clean. (Did I mention that already?) Currently they are doing renovations inside but I had to be told about it since there was no noise or mess. I only asked bc was curious why indoor seating (other than the bathroom!) wasn't available. It was outdoors seating & the weather's been perfect so it was a delight to sit on their wraparound porch or the back yard. Lovely flowers & ambiance. A few cute things to shop while you're there. I was pleasantly surprised by how quickly they got people in & out of there. One woman brought her little girl for a special whipped cream birthday drink- thought I saw a cherry on top but could have been wrong. She was so excited

Loved this place! The staff were extremely friendly and welcoming in such a warm way! It's a small…read moreand quaint little coffee shop located at the side of a funeral home. That may sound strange, but their mission and way of honoring and celebrating life and serving people is so beautiful and inspiring. And the coffee was so good and reasonably priced. I ordered the Mothman which was a fall special- Brown Butter s'mores latte with Oreo topping. Super delicious, 10/10 would recommend if it is still there. Overall a great place with an awesome mission and tasty coffee, what more could you ask for???

perfect place to sit and read and enjoy your coffee! also, if they have muffins available, make…read moresure you grab one! some of the best muffins I've had. they have fun seasonal drinks, great ambiance and staff, and clean seating, tables, and restrooms.

Magnificent! We went back today for the 2nd time...I just HAD to double check that what I'd had the…read morefirst time was legit. Was it ever! Hot Chai latte with almond milk & SF Vanilla. 'Gon head and treat ya self! SO. good.

Simple items with LARGE DIVERSITY! Considering I got 2 "very sweet" items, they were an almost a…read moreperfect balance to where it wasn't an overwhelming sugar rush. There is another lot behind to park and place a walk up order and a sitting area as well. 10/10

This is a shout out for French express and their employees as well as a review. When we were…read moreleaving the coffee shop today, we found a stray dog running alongside the busy road. One of the employees came out to help with dog treats. My wife and I took the dog to see if he was micro chipped and then took him back to French express, hoping that the owner would come looking for the super sweet dog. Not more than 10 minutes later, the French express employee called to say that the owner and the dog had been united. It's so great that people and businesses will go out of the way to help. A big shout out to the French express employee and the business as a whole. Besides being dog lovers, they have really great coffee and it's a nice environment to sit and talk with friends on the weekend. These folks deserve your business, and you deserve their great coffee!

Found this cute coffee shop On Yelp as we were passing…read morethrough Charlotte. Great place for relaxing and enjoying a good cup of coffee. Staff was very nice and service was prompt. I had the Americano with SF White Chocolate syrup. I was going to get some half & half but they charge $2!!!! That was the only thing that would stop me from going back (or take my own!) We didn't go through the drive through but the way they have it laid out is awful. If you go inside park way out so you don't get blocked. Overall, very nice place. Love the fireplace and plenty of seating.

This has quickly become one of my favorite coffee and breakfast spots around Lake Norman! Their…read moredrink menu is so much fun, with all of the classic espresso drinks you expect plus creative seasonal specialties. I ordered their take on a vanilla iced latte with almond and caramel, and it was such a treat without being overly heavy. Next time I'm already planning to try the iced honey latte, which sounds like it'll be a little less sweet but just as delicious. The breakfast sandwiches were equally impressive. We ordered both the Rocco and the Hank, and they were perfectly seasoned, fresh, and as soon as they hit our table I wanted to take a bite. The English muffins tasted fresh, the eggs, cheese, and toppings were high quality, and I especially loved the dollop of hollandaise sauce on my sandwich--it was like a portable Eggs Benedict! The atmosphere was just as enjoyable as the food. There was plenty of seating inside and outside, the staff was incredibly friendly and prompt, and the café was spotless with adorable décor (plus some fun Lake Norman merchandise for sale). The patio is also dog-friendly, which is always a bonus. Whether you're looking for a quick coffee, a delicious breakfast, or a place to relax for a bit, this is definitely a spot worth visiting. I'll be back soon!

This coffee shop & cafe has so much potential, but unfortunately I was disappointed by the poor…read morecustomer service, drinks, and cleanliness. The decor of the shop is cute and there are lots of seating options available both indoor and outdoor. There is free wifi available so it's a good place to get some work done. Parking was readily available and easy. Customer service: the barista who took my order was cold, direct, and rushing to finish helping me so she could go back to her family sitting in the cafe and keep talking to them. She didn't want to do her job, she continued to walk away from the counter to socialize and only walked back to the counter when someone came in. They call your food orders out rather than bringing it to you, customers buss their own tables, and I never saw any of the workers wipe off tables after people left. They have a 95 sanitation rating. Food: decent (I got the Turkey Apple Panini), but it was overwhelmed by the honey mustard and the plate still had residue on it from a previous meal (gross!). Drink: I got an iced vanilla chai. There is a previous yelp review warning against the chai tea and they were right - it did not taste like a chai, just like watered down & milky black tea. I didn't try any of their coffee drinks so I can't speak to that, but I don't have high hopes. Willow Wood Coffee would not be my first choice as there are so many other coffee shops around that have excellent food, drink, and customer service.