Walked here from the vet and found a hidden gem! True coffeehouse vibes. Lots of hanging plants and…read morewarm lighting. A perfect cozy spot to enjoy a drink, do some work, meet a friend etc. I ordered a matcha with toffee and it was phenomenal. My husband got a cold brew- they put coffee ice cubes in which is a nice touch and when I asked for cream and sugar they measured the sugar and added hot water to make a simple syrup so it wouldn't be a gritty mess in the cup. What a wonderful added touch! They have over a dozen different flavor syrups, use organic matcha, have Vietnamese or Turkish coffee and even cafe con leche. The baked good in the case also looked phenomenal. Also two large drinks were $10.47 and the cups were as big as a Starbucks venti (which are now like $7 a piece) Thanks for a great experience bill and bobs!!

Interesting vibe in the back. I liked it. Barista was knowledgeable. Bill made the coffee and it…read morewas great. Apparently, Bob made the cream, so it was curdled. But Bill grabbed me some fresh cream and all was good, good spot to do some research. I came here once before and I don't remember it being as coffee culture. I think maybe Bill got brought in after Bob and he fixed it up. Nice job Bill! Heads up, just ask what's in the specialty drinks before you commit as some of them aren't traditionally made.

This bakery and the pastries they offer are beautiful! I had a passion fruit cheesecake and my…read moredaughters had the mango and strawberry moose cakes. The moose cakes were shaped like the fruit and the cheesecake was petite but fresh and flavorful. They even thought of little details like doilies under the boxed dessert. I will definitely visit again when in the area.

I wanted to love this place. My daughter had seen Innescas…read moreon Instagram and wanted to try it. Everything looked so beautiful and tasty, so I had high hopes. I will say that everything was beautiful, but for us the taste wasn't there and it's way too pricey for what your getting. My daughter got the lemon mousse cake, my sister got the mango and I got the strawberry. There was actually NO cake in the strawberry AT ALL. So it was just strawberry mousse with a candy shell and all of it was cloyingly sweet. The mango didn't have much mango flavor, but it did have a tiny bit of sponge cake in it. Also too sweet. The lemon was the best out of the three. The tartness definitely cut some of the sweetness, but just like the strawberry, there was NO cake. It had a tiny little shortbread cookie on the bottom. All in all, not worth $45+. I could have gotten a whole, delicious cake from a bakery down the street. Very disappointed.

Who doesn't love Brakeman's IYKYN The absolute best Coffee…read moreshop in Charlotte. You can't beat the coffee, the team- always good vibes only & service with a smile Do yourself a favor and Pull-Up

I absolutely love this wonderful little coffee shop in downtown Matthews. Their brew is tasty,…read moreprices are reasonable, and the adorable setting offers some wonderful places inside and out to curl up with a book, a laptop and a cup of Joe. In warm weather, grab a spot at one of the outdoor tables, and in winter, find a spot on the covered patio or a cozy nook inside. Brakeman's also serves muffins, pastries and iced drinks, and the service is friendly and efficient. But be warned -- this popular spot gets extremely busy, especially on Saturday mornings. So come early, claim your spot and discover one of the best spots in town for a hot cup of coffee!

They staff were very friendly. The coffee and other drinks we ordered were okay. They weren't…read moreamazing but they weren't bad either. :) If we lived closer we'd have more chances to perfect our order and find the best they offer I am sure. But this location is a bit far from us to visit again. (We had met up with a friend in the area there.) Great space to work, chat, and just relax.

I'm sorry but I did not have a great experience here. I was excited to try it based off their…read moresocial media page but as they say, social media never shows the real deal. We walked in and no employees to be found. We waited awkwardly for almost 10 minutes while the line built behind us and then watched people give up and leave! Finally someone came out of the back room and seemed to have zero concern. We places our order and the painfully waited for her to make a cappuccino and a latte. I even visited the bathroom and came back out before she was done! How they are making food on top of coffees when the service is that slow is BEYOND ME. The overall area inside was simple and pretty but on the verge of sterile. And then to leave with a very mid tasting latte that had no flavor was the last straw. So many more places around to spend my money at and with better coffee and service.

Just seeing the one guy run a morning rush on a Wednesday alone, I felt so bad and tipped a little…read moreextra just because of how quickly he was working and getting all these orders out and in order! I got the "snickerdoodle" and my husband got the "morning buzz". Both tasted great, not too sweet which is good because I really can't be drinking too much sugar anyway. The vibes were great, I just wish this place could employ an extra staff member so you can really connect with your barista. My #1 vibe killer is not being able to connect with the person who made you your morning wake-up. Definitely will consider stopping again the next time we're in town though. 4/5 - vibes were off +1 for a determined 1-man-staff! Suggestion: Add more flavors. Especially anything with cinnamon!

It was my first time stopping by after an eye appointment and a quick Goodwill run, and I'm so glad…read moreI did! The place has such a cool vibe cute decor, chill music, and it feels like the perfect spot to sit and get some work done. The guy behind the counter was super sweet and fast with our drinks. Camila got a lemonade that was so good, Adrian had an iced chocolate milk with almond milk that he loved, and my iced caramel latte was perfectly balanced and yummy. The burrito was okay, but the chocolate croissant and cinnamon twist were definitely the stars flaky, buttery, and full of flavor. And I noticed they sell coffee beans too they smelled so good through the bag! I'll definitely be coming back to grab some once I run out.

Ube Matcha Soft Serve?! YES!!! It was exactly as I imagined…read moreand I highly recommend tryi g it. It was a great way to end a meal. I only which we had more time to try other drinks.

I stopped by while in the Arboretum. I've just started sampling matcha in different beverages and…read morefood. This was a first and I was pleasantly surprised. I don't eat much sweet desserts and this was a very refreshing treat. Cold, smooth flavorful and a pleasant taste. I'm glad I stopped by. I really like this place!

From the food to the staff, this is a great cafe!…read more I stopped in to get a snack and read, and the empanadas were delicious! Probably the best I've had in awhile (especially the beef!). The staff were lovely as well. I arrived about an hour before close and they didn't make me feel rushed at all. And the atmosphere? Lovely! It's a large space, but wasn't too loud. They also had outlets *everywhere*, making this a perfect spot to work on your laptop.

Some of the best chicken salad around! Clean space and friendly staff. Solid place to "WFH" with a…read morecoworker space next door. For me the chicken salad keeps me coming back, so good.

Nice place for a cup of coffee and a treat. Tried the two items with the sausage (hot dogs) in…read morethem...a big "no go" for me. Just not my taste. My wife's croissant pastry was delicious, by the way. I think if you stick with the sweet treats you will be okay. Self serve your own food, which works for this place. Cashier at checkout wasn't too friendly but wasn't rude. Bright and welcoming place but not cheap. $62 to feel a bit underwhelmed.

Finally, Paris Baguette is open in Charlotte!! Despite its French name, this is a huge chain of…read moreKorean bakeries that's been rivaling Tous Les Jours (yet another French-inspired, French named Korean bakery chain)...and been around for YEARS around the world (since 1988!). Can't believe it took this long for these bakeries to make their way to Charlotte. I, for one, have given up waiting...and have been enjoying Tous Les Jours and Paris Baguette (and several other Korean bakeries) in other US cities for many years. Though unknown in these parts, Korean bakeries are huge in Asia, and metro cities around the world. Still, am glad it finally hit the Queen City...better later than never??? Somehow I was expecting a much bigger layout (like the one in Duluth!), but this one will do...as it has plenty of pastry-plus selection. To see their full selection, I suggest getting there earlier in the day...they go fast! Not only does this location carry a good selection puffy pastries, they also have a good deli selection. So I stocked up on a variety of pastries, as well as sandos to bring home. In addition to a few fruity pastries, we tried the Turkey & Avocado Baguette, Egg Salad Sandwich and Tuna Salad Sandwich...and they were all DEE-Lish! Just like all the pastries, all of their deli items are super-fresh...made in-house! I also tried their Iced Matcha Latte...and I found it a tad too sweet. Think I prefer Tous Les Jours' version of that. In any case, I'm an absolute Whore when it comes to puffy pastries, so am so glad we have these bakeries in town...at last!

Small, welcoming coffee shop in a nice Charlotte shopping center. We parked nearby on the street…read moreand walked in. The menu is clearly displayed up behind the counter. They offer a variety of coffee and tea options and color code the flavor intensity. I chose the honey matcha oat milk latte with lavender. It didn't taste like lavender but the latte itself was good. Seating is available inside and outside. Interior and exterior areas were clean and quiet. The cafe seems like a nice spot to work or meet with friends. I don't live in the area, but I would stop in again for tea if visiting.

Staff here are super friendly and I absolutely love their menu. They put how strong each drink is…read moreon their menu by color to help you out. I ordered their specialty pumpkin coffee and the main reason I was disappointed is that it tasted nothing like pumpkin. I don't know if they forgot the pumps but there was no pumpkin flavor at all. There is a good amount of seating inside so it is a good place to get some work done.

While I was pumping gas I saw this sign. Across the street. Panaderia. Wow, a colombian pastry and…read morecoffee shop. It was small but quaint. I ordered 2 empanadas, chciken and beef and a latte along with a pomegranate tea. Oh, the tatse of the empanada with the spicy sauce was savory. I tmwanted another empanada. It was delicious. The latte was not to sweet. All and All, La Panaderia was an unexpected treat after pumping gas. The staff was super friendly. What a way to end the year with a vibrant taste of colombian latte, tea and much more. Felicidades!

This place might just be the reason we move to the area from out of state. Their buñelos were…read morePERFECTION. They were crunchy on the outside and super soft on the inside. We also had other cheese breads and coffee. It's the perfect bakery. It also has a lot of colombian goodies like chips and candy. I will always come back when i'm in the area.