Summit Coffee has become one of those reliably excellent stops for me, and this visit to the…read moreBallantyne location fit the pattern perfectly. I've been to several of their locations around the Charlotte area and they all share the same strengths: consistently great coffee, friendly baristas, and a calm, grounded atmosphere that makes even a quick stop feel like a small reset in the day. This particular shop isn't large, and the laptop crowd has definitely discovered it. There are only a handful of tables, so I felt genuinely lucky to land the last open one and settle in with my cortado. The drink was exactly what I expect from Summit every time, rich and balanced and served with the kind of quiet confidence that comes from a place that knows what it's doing. I opened the laptop, got a bit of work done, and enjoyed the rhythm of the room as people drifted in and out. And when the cortado was gone, so was I. It's the kind of space where I felt a gentle responsibility to make room for the next person once I've had your moment, especially on a busy morning. Even with its small footprint, it remains one of the most dependable coffee experiences in the area, and I always leave feeling like the stop was worth it. If you've tried their other locations, this one will feel familiar in the best way. If you haven't, it's a great introduction to what Summit does so well. [Review 267 of 2026 - 4578 in North Carolina - 25456 overall]

Stopped by Summer Coffee in Ballantyne and the two baristas working were super sweet and…read moreenergetic--I really appreciated their vibe and customer service. We ordered a mocha and a latte with oat milk. I had mine with vanilla and caramel, and even added extra simple syrup. Unfortunately, the drinks just didn't stand out. I found myself sipping more for the caffeine than the flavor, and by the end, I couldn't really remember the taste. I was hoping to recreate that rich, memorable coffee experience I've had in Asheville, but this didn't quite hit the same. That said, I do appreciate the atmosphere and the friendly service, so I'd be open to giving it another try in the future.

Beautiful, clean, and classy bakery. Delicious pastries, plenty of seating options, and courteous…read morestaff. Absolutely love this location!

Fantastic Korean bakery. The pastries, breads, cakes are all fantastic. Nice relaxing atmosphere…read more Definitely a place to go relax and have an afternoon coffee and pastry.

Really great, local café that I will absolutely be adding to my regular coffee shop + bakery…read morerotation. Plentiful parking out front. Good amount of seating inside (mostly 2-seaters; one larger table reserved for bigger groups). Helpful and friendly staff who were amazing with my little one. You have to try a slice of the basque cheesecake. The plain slice (with no whipped cream or fruit topping) is not overly sweet and the perfect amount of "burnt" & creamy. We also tried the madeleines, which - as the café's name suggests - were on point. And the garlic bagel is a garlic + cream cheese lover's dream. The iced dalgona latte was such a treat. Sweet with a creamy foam and topped with crunchy cookies - very well balanced and delightful to drink. The prices reflect the care and high quality of the products. Come support this amazing local spot and enjoy their unique, thoughtful offerings!

I brought my daughter to Littl Madeleine's for breakfast, and we had a really nice experience. I…read morehad the most beautiful lavender blue matcha, and my daughter enjoyed the honey passion fruit ade. She got their garlic bagel--the only type of bagel they offer - and it was generously stuffed with delicious, aromatic garlic. She enjoyed it! The café is decorated charmingly, with little Madeleine cookie designs stamped throughout the space. They have a small section with some gift items for sale. They also sell Madeleine cookies, of course, though we didn't get any. The service was given with genuine smiles. The prices were normal - not a deal but not over-the-top. We enjoyed our breakfast and will happily come back!

I got the strawberry matcha latte with oat milk and it was SO good! The staff here are really nice…read moreand welcoming!

I am a matcha lover and this is THE BEST matcha cafe ever! My favourite matcha is their mango…read morematcha, it is just perfect! It's a very cute appointment to chill or do work at. The service is amazing, and they know how to make a good, and correct, matcha.

Visited The Salty Donut in Ballantyne, and the experience was much better than the one I've had at…read morethe Nashville location. One thing I always struggle with in Nashville is that they tend to run out of donuts and drinks pretty early in the day. Even by late afternoon, there are very few options left. That wasn't the case here. When I visited, they still had a great selection of donuts available, which made the experience much more enjoyable. I finally got the chance to try their lattes, and they did not disappoint. The Banana Bread Latte was one of the best specialty lattes I've had--rich, comforting, and full of flavor. The Café con Leche was equally impressive and absolutely delicious. The donuts were just as fresh and delicious as always, and having plenty of options to choose from made the visit even better. Overall, this location exceeded my expectations. I only wish the Nashville stores would stock more throughout the day so customers can enjoy the same experience. If you're near Ballantyne, this location is definitely worth a visit!

The donuts are delightful (esp anything pistachio)..... they're generally fresh and fluffy…read more However, we were so put off the last time we went because we ordered glazed donut holes that also appeared to be fresh and delicious.... We get to the car and try to sneak one with a quick pop in our mouths and OMG. Stale stale stale. They were so bad - all of us stopped mid-chew and scrambled for napkins because we couldn't even force them down. It made us very scared for the remaining items, but they were fine - just proceed with caution. Not all glazed sparkling things are delicious. We may try again, but it will take some time before I can convince my family to give it a go. Nothing worse than a stale donut that looks beautiful. *** Sadly the suggested email address doesn't respond *** it's ok, at least folks know to proceed with caution.

Greattttttttt chicken salad and wings are amazing Our…read moreserver was kind and attentive We will be back

Returning from medical appointments in mid-afternoon we saw that The Office had customers, so we…read moredecided to join them. Odd eating time, either late lunch or early dinner or just snacking. Same menu, which we knew well, but our server was new: Brayden J. How delightful. She was responsive, helped us decide just what we wanted and as a server she was wonderful. I tried the bang bang shrimp appetizer ($14) and it was very nice. Good flavor on the sauce and the shrimp were lightly fried. Excellent. Wednesday was wine day, so wife went with a red wine ($5). Very reasonable price considering that my iced tea was $3.50! A chicken salad sandwich ($13) and the buffalo cauliflower ($12) completed wife's lunch/snack. The Office has turned out to be far superior to when they were operating in the Red Stone shopping center. This Ballentyne location is a great place.

After having a very sad complimentary breakfast over at the Marriott, I decided to door dash some…read moreFrench pastries. This place did not disappoint. If you love custard like me, Paris Baguette will provide you with sweet treats you never know you needed! Everything was super fresh, and their donuts were like little pillows from heaven. I wish I lived closer, I would definitely frequent this bakery.

Paris Baguette has so many variations of pastries, you either have to go in full to not over…read moreindulge or hungry and just be greedy. The service is always impeccable. The ambiance is super cute. We had some slices of cake on this visit and they both were decadent, moist and mouth watering. Definitely have to come back and try the coffee.

This past weekend had the opportunity to visit Amelie's and what a cute spot....loved the ambiance…read more Besides all the wonderful treats here, it is a very quaint place. I loved the decor and the staff was great as well. We stopped here after dinner on our way back to the convention we were attending. I got some treats to enjoy back at the hotel...I ordered the Biscoff cheesecake, lemon bar, pecan and key lime tart....all were delightful by the way! You have to make this a stop if you are in the neighborhood!

Ordered flavored coffee twice, Both orders wrong only received black coffee. Maybe one day I will…read moreget to try a coffee flavor,