It's more of a 4.5 rating but overall a great experience. They use Night swim coffee, which is a…read morebig plus for me, I like their coffee. They use a mix of Torani and 1883 syrups with creative combinations for specials. I would prefer homemade syrups but still good. I like the vibe, it is quaint and cozy. A big plus is the barista she was so nice!! I would come back

It's an immediate YES to this place! Not far from my office and located in the historic part of…read moreCornelius. I was cheerfully greeted by Kat. She instantly made me feel welcomed. Some businesses you walk into and they act like they're annoyed to see you. I asked her for recommendations and she recommended the eggnog latte. It was warm, sweet and delicious. But back to Kat. This lady is so friendly. She wanted to make sure that my drink was made right, she offered to add more syrup. She offered me a topper. She offered me water. So accommodating! 10 out of 10. She told me she has aspirations to own her own coffee shop one day. Initially, I thought she was the owner. Here's to you Kat! I know one day you will accomplish that goal. This is also a chill spot to hang out in and maybe get some work done. I may check it out on another day when I have a break between clients. I definitely will be returning to the spot.

Their pour over coffee is exceptional. The barista takes such care in brewing each cup, and it…read moreshows. The flavor was bright and complex, with fruity and floral notes.

We love this place. Just wondering why they have plastic bags for $23 bag of coffee. This isn't a…read moreChinese restaurant. Not very classy.

What a cute spot! It's super modern. CLEAN! Artistic. Great service, they are kind and patient…read more Great quality coffee and amazing snacks. If I'm ever in this area again, I would make sure this is a stop for a quick pick me up.

It was okay. Very friendly service and was warmly greeted…read more Menu is smaller & limited. Price for an iced latte is almost $8..yikes! Lacked a little flavor for me (considering I ordered one of their seasonal flavors and typically those are stronger in flavor) all I tasted was milk :(

Wonderful place to grab breakfast! This morning I had my first experience at Cocotte. Our order was…read morethe Saint Germaine sandwich, the breakfast croissant, and two drip coffees. The sandwich was spectacular on a wonderful crusty baguette. It wasn't heated up and made fresh about two hours before I came in most likely, so it wasn't soggy as others mentioned. It was wonderful. The flavor was very savory. My grandmother was very pleased with her breakfast sandwich! Big, flaky croissant with fluffy eggs! The coffee was not weak and I enjoyed it. Creamer was offered as a self-serve from a pitcher. It certainly felt better than opening 9 creamer cups between two people. Free water was offered at the end of the line, too. So, no waiting for a refill. I also got two pastries to go-- both were spectacular. Sweet in a savory and memorable way, rather than being over-the-top and masking fake-y ingredients with sugar like many places do. The bakers do a wonderful job. Despite the crowd and line, the employees moved quickly and kindly. Pleasantries were still exchanged and things made-to-order were out in a timely manner. The people here work very hard. It's a hectic job but they do it well and they do it without sacrificing small niceties or helpfulness. The interior was nice, too. Tables were kept clean and there was a nice area for little ones to occupy themselves while parents enjoyed their drink and meal. Books, some plushies, and pretend-play toys were there. No tablets or items that could make them hyper. I very much enjoyed my experience after a hard night and morning. Thank you to everyone that works at Cocotte for showing up and staying kind. With tip, for two people you can expect to spend around $35. Not a terrible price for a great brunch experience with great environment + people. I recommend 100%. Though, maybe come early in the morning while everything is fresh. Others have different experiences late in the day it sounds like.

Located across the street from the new Atrium Lake Norman in Cornelius, Cocotte is my favorite…read morebakery - solely due to house made French pastries with an imported French flour and a lovely couple from France. Fair warning, It is pricey but worth it! Their best deal is their sandwiches that includes a side (today I chose the tomato soup with croque monsieur) Food: Tomato soup, while basic, was robust and flavorful. The Canneles de Bordeaux ($3.25) was a rum soaked cake that boast of a custard center ... dearest gentle readers, there was not a custard center a tasted more gummy than like a pastry The croque monsieur was a heat up I was expecting fresh and bubbly like true Croque Monsieur and it was essentially a sandwich that once upon a time had bubbly cheese and crispy bacon. Their best deal brioche it was on was absolutely incredible - soft, sweet, and spongy, but there was a stark temperature contrast to the "ran through the toaster" broiled top. My total after tip was $22.41. (Yes I tipped the staff for an order at the front and carry it to me, which is typically against my principle of no tipping if I have to stand and order but that's a different soapbox) Atmosphere: chaotic, loud. There is a small kiddo section with toys and a couple of arm chairs, 3 or four booths and 3-4 small tables along with outside picnic tables that have umbrellas. I have no idea who created the acoustics of this building but everything seems to echo, so if you're looking for a cozy cafe to get work done - this unfortunately isn't it. They do community events there for those who love to speak French or want to learn and improve on their French and are a part of Goodie bags app so if you can snag one of their deals - that's a fantastic way to support them! They are open Weekdays 7-3 (closed tuesdays) and 8a-3p on the weekends. Finally, they have paired with other local coffee shops to have their pastries for sale I would have paid the same (if not more!) for similar items at Panera (prepackaged, overpriced hospital food IMO) so I will hands down continue to support local, freshly made ingredients. I didn't have coffee this go round but thoroughly enjoy their lattes

A cute local shop with some great coffee flavor combos on their menu! They're always sweet when you…read morego in, and plenty of seating inside. Parking is easy too, definitely recommend

Visited while in town and stopped by for a sandwich and drink. It was your typically coffee shop…read morewith a cute seating area. Customer service was good and they got our orders out pretty quickly My party ordered the chai with cinnamon and caramel and a gingerbread chai. Both were underwhelming from my opinion. The chai didn't have a strong flavor which was disappointing. I didn't taste any gingerbread in the drink. We also ordered a croissant with sausage and a jack wrappit. The croissant was good and the jack wrappit arrived as described. The wrap was toasted; however, everything inside was cold. Not sure that I would return

My last few visits have surprised me in a really good way…read more The upstairs is good for co-working when there's space. Thanks folks.

Stopped in on a Friday afternoon for a quick pick me up. Small line, only about 4 minutes to get my…read morecoffee. Some set up going on outside for a market type event but otherwise pretty quiet. Only one person sitting inside downstairs, likely because it was so beautiful outside. My espresso was a bit bland and not too hot. I asked for double (twice) but was charged for and received a single. Lemon berry scone was a bit undersized, but this was acknowledged by the cashier and he gave me a small discount without asking. Just a really nice atmosphere, inside and out. As always the staff was extraordinarily friendly and helpful to all 7 patrons I encountered.

Ordered an iced matcha latte with oat milk. The service was just okay - barista was nice but barely…read morecalled out my drink and left it there while her and other worker just chatted in the back. (There were like no other customers inside) The drink was just fine, nothing crazy. The matcha doesn't come sweetened, which is fine with me! The coffee shop is cute. Maybe I'll give it another try, but I thought it was just okay!

I randomly popped in this place for a quick drink, and it was a pleasant surprise!…read more I'm pretty basic when it comes to coffee, but something about chai just does it for me! I liked this chai in particular because it had a nice chai to milk ratio, and didn't taste watered down. On top of that, it was a tad spicy (in a good way, but not hot like a pepper) because of the nice flavor from the cinnamon and nutmeg. It was super tasty. I'm embarrassed how fast I finished this lol. It's one of those drinks where you get sad when it's gone. Needless to say, I'll be back! The staff was very friendly and they even have seating where you can have your laptop. They also have an area where you can bring donations. Overall, two thumbs up!!

Great little space for a sweet meal, or tea with the girls. Reservation was made before hand and…read morethe service was great. We enjoyed the cute decor and time to visit together between ordering, receiving food and paying. It's a small place so expect food made to order and not fast food. Our server offered great recommendations too.

Went for a special afternoon tea, but unfortunately probably ranks last on places I've ever done…read morehigh tea. It is a claustrophobic space and too much going on. They need to reduce and clean...especially the bathroom full of hanging clothes. There were items on the menu that were not available, but overall the tea part was fine (they just took a while to bring out sugar, milk etc. that you'd expect to come with it). The most disappointing part was that I'd assumed since it was a cafe that there would be fresh pastries or other items homemade on the tea platters. The scones seemed fresh, but a lot of the other appetizer items looked like the frozen hors d'oeuvres from Costco or something, which was super sad. Overall, I would have expected more for the price and the non-optional $20 gratuity.

I was headed to lunch nearby at Uncle Maddio's (delicious btw) and was in need of coffee…read more There's plenty of parking in the nearby parking lot. Waterbean is spacious, they have indoor seating as well as covered outdoor seating. I was waited on immediately and asked the barista for his suggestion. He suggested the Bro-stachio Latte (brown sugar & pistachio). I received it within minutes. It was absolutely delicious. Every sip made me happy. I was just getting a cup to go, but it's an awesome place to stay for a while. The ambiance is perfect.

Great place for poetry night every month. Great atmosphere!…read moreI would highly recommend this place for teams to get together.

love love love this Sharetea location. Always consistent with the drinks and the friendliest staff…read more The store itself makes for a great place to hang out with friends or sit in for a quiet study session.

I LOVE Sharetea and this location did not disappoint. It's very bright and light inside and I…read moreappreciated the decor here. It's different from other locations and has more pizazz. I got the Thai tea and it was sooo delicious and sweet. They gave me a lot of boba which I really like. They have a lot of flavor combos and add ons so there is something for everyone even if you don't like boba.