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!

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.

Man oh man! What an absolute gem! I tried it on my lunch break and immediately fell in love with…read morethe atmosphere. Soft jazz was playing over the speakers and the employee was so helpful and friendly. I got a chair tea and it was nice and spicy and creamy. I tried the grown up grilled cheese and a pumpkin pastry. All were so good. I've already made plans to go back with some girlfriends for girls night to partake in some wine and board games. At my age, that's the kind of outing that interest me now lol

The wine list was excellent, the board games are choice, the family had fun and we are bringing…read morefriends next time. Date night or want to try something new...this is the place to come.

Great great donuts. There is always a good variety of donuts and customer service is always good…read more If you are looking for the perfect place with a cozy vibe...then this is your place.

Met Melody this morning. She was a delight. Great service, easygoing ambiance, service with a smile…read moreand her vanilla latte was lit the glazed and salted caramel donuts were amazing. If you Nom-Nom for donuts stop in

If there was an option to give 10+ stars, this would definitely be the case. I have passed this…read moreplace often but honestly never stopped because I'm usually flying down the road. This particular time I was able to take a good look due to traffic slowing down and read the sign so I pulled in the parking lot to read some reviews and check out their menu. I went in and decided on the bulogi banh mi and a white chocolate mocha. The bread was beyond ridiculously good. It was perfection, nice crunch on the outside and soft on the inside. Both were soooooo good. Also got a strawberry cream cheese pastry to go which was just as good. And the atmosphere is absolutely adorable in there. Some people were on laptops, I brought a book in to read while enjoying my items. Everything was so good I had to go back the very next day. I will definitely become a regular since it's so close to home and work.

This is my favorite cafe in Charlotte. Amazing coffee, pastries AND banh mi featuring freshly baked…read morebaguette. Try everything. It's all great. The pistachio latte. The chocolate croissant. Stellar!

Fabulous turmeric ginger latte! Good Cup made a wonderful savory latte with almond milk, ginger,…read moreturmeric and chai. I enjoyed the flavors of ginger and peppery chai. The baked treat from Southern olive was yummy too. I got the Everything bar with oatmeal, peanut butter, dried blueberries and chocolate. It's vegetarian style baking, which I am not, but tastes delicious like a healthy gluten free oatmeal brownie. The Good Cup has a coffee truck making the rounds now to neighborhoods and they post on Instagram where they're going weekly in Matthews. (Their brick and mortar location is with Loyalist Market during regular times.) they're taking credit cards and cash so look for their coffee truck and support an amazing local business! They also have kombucha that was sold out but I wanna try next time!

Good cup really is a good cup! I love that they have oat milk and the staff is so sweet and…read morefriendly. Really recommend. I got a wildflower latte and my friend got a caramel iced latte. Both excellent.

The coffee shop looks small from the outside, but it's surprisingly cozy and welcoming inside. The…read morestaff are friendly, knowledgeable, and happy to answer questions or make recommendations. The coffee is excellent, and I'll definitely be coming back for more!

Stopped by at this little coffee shop while running errands. The shop is very cute and well…read moredecorated. Got iced latte and it tastes good. The staff is super friendly. Had a good time. Will definitely come back and support local business :)

Was there for a 1-on-1 business mtg; hoped for an easy place to caffeinate & chat. Felt like an…read moreadded task meeting here in a sea of regulars. The popular & intimate venue did not allow much space for conversation, only found 1 seat by the register. Did not see info about wifi but could have missed it as there were def peeps working on laptops- maybe I had to ask for that like I did the bathroom key. Got a good matcha latte in a lovely 'delivery.' Staff was polite, efficient. Dearth of offerings info - again, customers there are likely regulars-- so baristas didn't offer info I didn't expressly ask for. (I couldn't see what the milk subs were for drinks, or decaf options, etc.) The drink was fine but this is not the venue for me. I commuted to get there, & was annoying finding a spot in the close-quarters lot. Then had to stop busy staff to ask for the bathroom key...esplly awkwd since I had to go more than once. (Driving & caffeinating, you know?!) This place was just not my cuppa. .

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!