New York Diner

Coffee was fresh not burnt. Latte was the perfect ratio, I enjoy more coffee than milk and they…read moreachieve that. Food came out hot and as ordered. I will be going back. Customer service was excellent. Space was clean.

Whenever I'm in Charlotte, I love to visit Night Swim Coffee. Honestly, everything I've tried from…read morethere has been a hit. This time I stopped in early, so it was nice and quiet. I got to chat with the baristas, who recommended one of their seasonal drinks. The Blackberry Shortbread Cookie Latte. It was the perfect mix of creamy and sweet, with a distinct "matcha-ey" quality where all the flavors balanced each other out perfectly. I really wish I'd had more time to sit and enjoy it there, the space looked so cozy! You definitely have to give their coffee a try. They have several locations throughout the city, but I highly recommend checking this one out!

YUM!

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Haraz Coffee House

4.4(236 reviews)

4.4 mi

I've been wanting to try this Turkish coffee house for months. It's a 10/10! The ambiance is…read morepristine. Great environment, spacious enough for a private conversation, and everything is high quality without being pricey. The cashier was friendly and offered several suggestions as I placed my order. I had a mocha latte with a butter croissant. The latte was smooth and creamy with the right blend of sweetness, and the croissant was fresh. This coffee shop is definitely a must-try.

I'm not drinking coffee these days, but that didn't stop me from checking out coffee shops. After…read moremy friend & I finished lunch, I still had plenty of time before my flight, which made this spot a good place to continue chatting & working. The decor is modern & chic with comfortable spots to settle in for work or visits with friends. There's free parking behind the building. Love: service (kind, helpful), dragon fruit refresher (sweet, refreshing as you'd guess)

Dining area

Pistachio latte with oat milk.

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Saffron latté

Smelly Cat Coffee

4.3(672 reviews)

4.6 mi•NoDa

Cold brew with sweetened condensed milk was tart, sweet, and refreshing on a hot day…read more They provide samples which is very kind and generous. Not much seating inside and some outside, I would recommend getting it to go and walking the neighborhood.

My fiancé and I decided to go on a long walk today so we could finally try Smelly Cat Coffee! We…read moreordered the following items using the outdoor tablet: sausage and egg breakfast burrito, bacon and egg breakfast burrito, iced ceremonial matcha latte unsweet (with cinnamon topping, toasted coconut syrup, and oat milk), and Vietnamese cold brew (with whole milk). I was pleasantly surprised by the items we ordered! We grabbed our food and drinks from the pick-up window and enjoyed the outdoor seating. Also, the iced matcha latte was the perfect shade of green. We didn't take pictures of the burritos, but they were a little smaller than I expected for the price, which cost between $8.25-$8.45. I can't really speak to the service because we ordered through the tablet and had minimal interactions with the baristas. However, I'm looking forward to coming back here to check out the indoor area, which we didn't really explore this time around. Smelly Cat Coffee is also conveniently located near a light rail station, if you ever decide to check this place out!

Smelly Cat Coffee roaster

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Blueberry muffin and drip coffee

The Giddy Goat Coffee Roasters

4.5(225 reviews)

4.0 mi

The Giddy Goat is an absolute standout local coffee spot in Charlotte…read more Hands down, this is the best nitro cold brew coffee I've ever had--so good that I ended up ordering a second one. You can actually watch the nitro percolating and settling in the glass when it's poured, which is such a treat. To go with the coffee, I ordered the breakfast burrito and a chocolate pastry. The burrito was delicious and generous in size, served with a salsa that brought a great kick without being overbearing. The chocolate pastry was fresh, flaky, and hit the spot. Service from the staff on the first floor was attentive and helpful, and the space has a solid energy to it. Parking is tight (the lot only holds a handful of cars), and while the noise level is moderate, it's nothing a good pair of headphones can't handle if you're looking to get some focus work done. Wish I were a local so I could make this a regular routine. 5 stars!

Cute and quaint little coffee shop. The coffee was excellent and the pastry was great but a little…read moreon the sweet side. When I went it was a little slow on a Sunday morning but the staff was prompt.

Giddy goat branded, merch, and packaged coffee beans

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Coffee on patio

Undercurrent Coffee

4.3(263 reviews)

4.0 mi

The kindest staff. So consistent and good we often call this the "favorite coffee" place when…read morelisting options. Thankful to have this in the neighborhood

Undercurrent is a very popular, busy coffee shop in Plaza Midwood. Even with a line out the door…read moreon Sunday morning, the wait was short I had the Cinnamon Roll Latte made with their house-made syrup. It offered a blend of sweetness, warm cinnamon, and smooth coffee. There is seating inside and outside. They do have food options ! Parking in Plaza Midwood can be challenging, it is limited and reverse angle parking.

Egg and cheese sandwich and Caramel Latte

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Banana Foster latte

Qahwah House

4.8(59 reviews)

4.1 mi•Plaza Midwood

This is such a cute place. I was in awe of the decor, the ambiance, and the service. I ordered the…read moreadeni chai with regular sugar and the Sabaya pastry. The chai was so delicious, with the right amount of sugar, in a huge pot that I could not finish. The Sabaya was flaky and perfectly paired with honey. I was just visiting the area but would definitely return!

I have been here a few times now. I enjoy their iced matcha drinks. This time I got the coconut and…read moreit was nice after dinner time. They open late. They also have snacks. I tried their pistachio.milk cake (i believe that was the name) and it was yummy. Another one tasted similar to a tres leches. I highly recommend those items. Service was fast you order with them and sit down until they buzz you. Parking is a little tough here as there lot is undergoing construction. There is street parking but weekends might be tough. It feels like another world when I sit enter this place and sit down. Nice place to hang out with friends and play board games or catch up.

Interior

Pistachio latte

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Turkish coffee

Ding Tea Charlotte Independence

4.3(39 reviews)

2.8 mi•Eastland

Amazing cute shop with many options of drinks to select. Cute spot, besides a shopping complex…read morewhere Super G mart is.

This is our favorite bobbaa place. I had the traditional milk taro caramel tea w tapioca balla and…read moremy daughter had the strawberry milk w the jelly strawberry Jams. The favor is super good and heads up it's sweet. Also, the ambience is nice and service is quick, not very friendly but they get it done quickly and price is good.

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Higher Grounds by Manolo's

4.5(15 reviews)

4.7 mi•Myers Park

Do a monthly "craft meetup" with friends and we are always looking for new spots around town to…read moremeet. I didn't know what to expect since this hidden gem is located on a church campus but such a great experience. It was a Saturday morning, I was anticipating a super crowded/busy place but the morning ended up being super sleepy. I brought a laptop to work on travel planning as my "craft." Super easy to park, connect to wifi and grab snacks and coffee from the wonderful barista. For a while, it was me, the barista, another gentleman (working solo) and two ladies catching up in one of the many tables to catch up at. When my friends arrived, we were able to push two tables together to have enough chairs and table space since people brought diamond paintings, cross stitch, and coloring workbooks to work on. It was a lovely time. A group of ladies did come in later and started playing mah jong. Toward the end of our meetup, folks were coming in with flowers, dresses, and tuxedos in preparation for a wedding happening later that day. Overall a great place to meetup. There's a nice group/conference room that looks like it could be reserved for larger parties, but most of the tables were for two people... three 4-tops and then a couple of other tables with more lounge chairs (for groups of 4). I have an older laptop so I'm stuck looking for power, there were a couple tables situated close to outlets and then a large wrap around bar in the center that I spied a few outlets but not all the seating had access to power.

What a great little coffee shop! There are dedicated parking spaces in the church lot for Higher…read moreGrounds customers (except for Sundays), and once parked, you then follow the signage around the building to the entrance. There's ample seating, and on the Wednesday late morning that I stopped in, a smattering of folks were quietly working. The pastries are displayed along the counter, and there's also a chalkboard with their empanada offerings. I got a pineapple-stuffed pastry stick, pan de bono (cheese bread), and guava & cheese empanada to go with our iced brown sugar cinnamon latte & iced vanilla latte (both with oat milk). I love the tropical/Colombian touches to the food offerings, and they were all delish! I especially enjoyed the empanada since it was served hot with a flaky crust and perfect amount of filling. Highly recommend coming in if you're in the area and looking for a caffeine + sweet treat boost!

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Innescas Sweets of Europe

4.3(50 reviews)

5.9 mi

What a wonderful gem tucked in the corner. The store has a bright and lively vibe, and definitely…read morelove the sliding glass doors that let me see how the delicious goodies are made. There are so many great options, and every item is fresh and tasty!!! Definitely try the mousse items - both the bear and the lemon are great choices. Also can't go wrong with the danishes. The puff is so airy and each layer is distinct in each bite - this is when we know why we drove all the way to a French bakery. The staff is very polite and helpful. There was an internet hiccup that morning so our sandwich order didn't go through to the kitchen in time. The staff offered a complementary macaroon due to the slightly longer wait (we're eating the whole time anyway so it's honestly not a huge deal), and the sandwich is worth the wait. It's a wonderful experience - will definitely go back for the goodies and support a local business :)

Great little hidden gem. I don't drink coffee but it…read moresmelled wonderful. Friendly staff, the pastries all looked amazing. Mostly tables for 2 but has space inside and out.

Bearamisu

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Forest Trail House

4.6(34 reviews)

6.0 mi

I love this coffee shop it's one of my favorites in town. The food is always fresh great quality…read moreand delicious the service is always friendly and pleasant. The ambience is the best, chill atmosphere relaxed and relaxing last time there was a kids Bounce house but since this Halloween I think they changed to a kids climbing playground thing. Still the same idea where if you are a parent or someone who happen to have little ones full of energy and you just need a moment to sit, breathe maybe read this is the spot. They also have really cool event ideas. I'm yet to join for an adult party. I know they have a Halloween party every year... and that they have drinks at night so it turns into a bar of some sort. Definitely will be checking that out. This is a family owned business so if you like supporting local businesses and coffee and cozy corners you will love it here.

A cute, small business coffee house that makes their own pastries and coffee/tea syrups. The…read moreambience is so warm and inviting. Great place to grab your favorite drink and comfy seating to catchup on emails or read a book. Great selection of wine, beer, and spirits, as well. Everyone is always so welcoming and helpful. Customer service is always so good and friendly. They are determined to make your order perfect! The menu is constantly evolving with special items and products. Even items and games for kids, as well. There are so many events happening to have a date night or meet new people. Events include, a Mom's Monthly Meetup, trivia night, pet photo opportunities, paint and sip, food trucks, and costume parties. Be sure to follow them on social media to see what's going on for the week.

Halloween decorations up at Forest Trail House

Cheese danish and iced latte

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Screened in side porch

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Laura H.

9 years ago

Husband and I went for lunch, ordered to go. I have got to say, I am the type of person that does not share food. I ordered the Chicken Quesadilla, Waffle Fries and a Sweet Tea. The ingredients were so fresh, every bite was full of flavor and love, literally called my aunt and accused her of not loving us enough to provide us with such a good meal growing up. I ACTUALLY SHARED THE CHIPS AND GUAC WITH CO-WORKERS I DO NOT LIKE BECAUSE I WANTED THEM TO KNOW HOW FREAKING AWESOME MY LUNCH WAS. I cried when it was over. I see other reviews complaining about the wait time. But what can you expect when they are preparing something fresh and correctly. It took them about 20 minutes to have both of our orders ready. WORTH THE WAIT. Will return, and order different items and most likely post another amazing review for this place. read more

Jasmine C.

8 years ago

My son found a long black hair in his corn beef hash, disgusting and unacceptable!! I called and asked for a manager and was told no one from management would be in for another 2 hours. How are you running a business with no manager or supervisor on shift?? Maybe if I had spoken to a manager I wouldn't have had to write this review. This my first and last time eating from this establishment. read more

Cedrick M.

2 years ago

I stopped by this morning and was pleasantly surprised! I expected a smaller selection, but when I opened the menu, there were so many delicious options. I started with a bacon, egg, and cheese on a roll but ended up going for the French toast combo instead. It was amazing, and I'm still stuffed! I'm definitely coming back here. read more

Keith Z.

9 years ago

The breakfast is excellent - request the Mexican breakfast with jalapenos or one of many great hamburgers. When they first opened I wasn't all that impressed NOW, what a change! Excellent and not overpriced. Look at the specials board in the evenings for even better pricing. read more

Saudia M.

10 years ago

You have to eat here!!! The turkey burgers are excellent. The atmosphere is very homey. The service is fast. Very family oriented. Opportunity to have food selection from different cuisine. Took my Auntie Miranda today.. "bueno, bueno". She will be back read more

Wilfred R.

9 years ago

Family owned restaurant. All day breakfast. Authentic lamb gryos sliced from a rotating spit with made from scratch white sauce. Massive hamburgers... you'll have to wait for these to cook. Reasonable prices with daily specials. read more

Joleen K.

10 years ago

Love, Love, Love this place. Have been twice for breakfast and once for lunch so far in the last few weeks. Food is great, prices are good and the owners are wonderful people. Looking forward to my next visit. read more

Omar N.

8 years ago

This place is a hidden gem. The burgers are made fresh on the spot. The staff and the owner are very friendly and will go out of the to cater to your needs. read more

Edgar U.

3 years ago

-Love this place has awesome food great service the chef Pablo is a wonderful person definitely recommen.

Ansel M.

7 years ago

Had an incredible steak and eggs with toast! I highly recommend it. Definitely will be back for more!

Marleny H.

5 years ago

Real Bacon, Egg and Cheese! The food is delicious. Try the gyro sandwich. Highly recommend!

Shakia C.

7 years ago

Very good and so inexpensive. I had the $4.99 breakfast. Oh my god it was so freaking good

Adamaris G.

3 years ago

Great service and food I got the chicken Alfredo and it was amazing I will be going back

Marleny H.

9 years ago

Food is great!!! Fresh and delicious! Love the tacos and chocolate chip pancakes!! read more

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