My go to breakfast spot on my way to church! This week I ordered from their country fair menu and…read moregot the deep fried Oreo coffee which was delicious and actually not too sweet. I then ordered the jalapeño sausage biscuit and got my son a waffle sausage sandwich. Staff is always super friendly. They are quick and efficient. This is drive thru or pick up only though! However there is a spot to sit outside if you want. They have gained a loyal customer! My husband and son now love this place!

This place is conveniently located in a strip right off of highway 29. It's easy access. The…read moreemployees are quick so don't let a little alone scare you away. They offer a lot of food items in addition to their drinks. I especially like their matcha drinks. I recommend them.

Long lines for 5 children to make the worst coffee. I ordered an Americano with a splash of almond…read moremilk. I got a an iced milkshake! WTAF! That's what happens when you got kids making coffee. That was $6 bucks wasted and 15 minutes I'll never get back. This a is a great place for you tesla/ Prius drivers. I'll make coffee at home before going back to this place. You all are dead to me!!

The place was crowded but the line went fast. I got the banana bread iced latte with almond milk…read moremedium size for less than $6.00 and it was a good size. Which was worth the drive from Concord, NC. I hope they open up another one closer to or in Concord, NC. This is a great drive thru coffee shop chain.

The cold brew really hit the spot on a warm morning! I only had a regular cold brew with oat milk…read moreand added stevia that I brought from home. The staff was efficient in getting orders out quickly. This location shares the space with a bagel shop, which is convenient if you want to get breakfast one one side and coffee on the other. Convenient location overall in Park Road shopping center, and plenty of parking.

Being from MN we sure do miss our Caribou!!! Where we live the closest one is an hour away so…read morewhenever we are near one we go!!! We are in Charlotte to celebrate my birthday this week. 2 things I love are Caribou and Brueggers bagels so this was awesome having them both together!! My caramel cooler was So good!!! Definitely hit the spot!!

This place is truly a gem. Today was the hottest day of the summer so far and I wanted something…read morecool and refreshing. It's just off of the interstate 77 in Cornelius. Best decision ever. The family running the business was very kind and courteous. They have outdoor seating and covered seating, it was quite cozy. Great for a summer family outing or after dinner treat. I asked for a suggestion and one of the owners went through the menu very patiently. I decided on the strawberry-banana smoothie and it was simply amazing. It was not super sweet or syrupy. It was made with quality ingredients and kindness. I can't wait to return. Let's support this amazing family and business.

I was heading to downtown Concord, and I noticed a little straw topped hut on the corner of Church…read morestreet. It was named Java Hit and I desperately needed a cup of Java so I pulled up to the drive up window (yes, I said drive up)! I met the sweet st young lady (Kimberly) who just happened to be one of the owners. Kimberly gave me the run down on the menu and after a carful consideration she made me one of the best cups of dark americano coffee I've ever had. In just a few shout minutes I found out that Java Island Hut has a wonderful backstory; Kimberly has a nephew that has a illness so her family started Java Island Hut to support and help with research for his illness and a portion of every cup goes to support the foundation. If you stop by Java Island Hut not only will you get one of their great coffees, teas, frappes, lattes, smoothies, milkshakes or pasties but you'll be supporting a great cause. Kudos Java Island Hut!

I was in Charlotte for work and overheard a couple coworkers talking about Boba Bean, so I figured…read moreI had to see what the hype was about. I stopped in and went with an espresso, but the whole menu looked amazing, it was hard to pick just one thing. It seemed like the owner was working when I came in, and they were incredibly friendly and patient, taking the time to walk me through the menu and explain some of the different options. You can really tell they care about the experience and the quality of what they're serving. The espresso was great, the atmosphere welcoming, and the service really stood out. I'll definitely be back next time I'm in the area!

I found Boba Bean while traveling through NC, and honestly it felt like such a blessing to stumble…read moreupon it. It's a quiet, clean little spot with a really welcoming vibe. Perfect for taking a break during a long day on the road. The menu is surprisingly eclectic with lots of fun and creative options. I played it safe this time and ordered an iced matcha, which was excellent, smooth, refreshing, and just the right balance of flavor. After seeing some of the more unique concoctions on the menu, I already know I'll have to come back and try something a little more adventurous next time. The service was friendly, the place was spotless, and there are plenty of great drink options to choose from. Definitely a gem if you're in the area.

This is a Starbucks. Not an independent good quality coffee shop. It is Starbucks, the Walmart of…read morecoffee. The hotel is cute. And the girl is nice. Hence the two stars. She also made it for me to go ahead of time. It is not her fault she works at Starbucks I guess. Although there's lots of other coffee shops and this particular corporation is responsible for the destruction of money, livelihoods and countries I love like Costa Rica. Also, it taste like crap.

Business trip tip: find a good coffee stop and book your hotel nearby (walkable if possible)…read more Up at the buttcrack of dawn and scraping by on 4H of sleep, I trudged to the hotel buffet to meet my team. I poured a big honkin' cup of coffee from the buffet vat, took one sip, and immediately panicked: It tasted like water poured over soil ... and filtered. * Shield your tastebuds! Too late, contaminated! * Spit it out! WHERE?! In the plant pot? My boss' tray?! * Swallow! Don't you dare tell a girl to swallow (this filth)! I politely returned the vile liquid into my mug while pretending to take another sip. I barely recall the rest of breakfast. Fortunately, I caught a waft of coffee (or caffeine ... I was so desperate, I swear I could *smell* caffeine itself) ... and found the aptly named Caffeina's tucked into a cozy corner of the hotel lobby. Caffeina's is Coffee Heaven: Candies, granola bars, chips, and juices! Best of all: The Coffee Angel: serenely perched behind the counter, she took one motherly look at me and said "honey, you NEED yourself some coffee!" Near feral at this point, I ordered a Salted Caramel Macchiato ... and The Coffee Angel let me TASTE my order and she adjusted it to my liking! If you ever find yourself at this location, head straight to Caffeina's for your coffee ... buffet bacon be damned. To this caffeine-starved stranger in a strange land: 5 Groks.

Friendly service and tasty coffee! Love that they make some of their own unique syrups on top of…read morehaving the classics. I found they post their schedule on their Instagram page if you are trying to catch them!

We absolutely love Black Sheep Coffee. This adorable van, converted into a mobile coffee house…read moremoves around from Mount Holly to Charlotte for pop ups. BCS is primarily vegan, so the milk offerings are suitable for all! Yay! They have seasonal house made syrups using local ingredients and have recently began having pastries. The service is always *chef's kiss* as our drinks are made to order and always delicious. The owner makes great conversation and takes their time with each order. We appreciate the delicious coffee and the care that goes into each drink.

I really enjoyed my first visit. The shop is cozy and welcoming. Although the fabric furniture…read morecould use a deep-clean, overall the shop and the restroom was clean. While they mostly offer lattes and cappuccinos on the coffee side, they can get creative and make coffee ice creams. They also offer a great variety of flavored ice creams, baked goods. And even food items. The staff member assisting us was friendly and helpful as she described some items on the menu. I ultimately kept it simple with two scoops of ice cream. I tried the Caramel Cheesecake Cookie Monster & Birthday Cake. The price was very reasonable, the servings were generous and it tasted amazing. While there was steady traffic in the shop, it was never loud or overwhelming. It was perfect for friend and I were able to talk and catch up. It would also be a great place to work for a couple of hours. There is plenty of parking available in the lot out front.

What a fun place. Since we missed lunch and it was after 3pm so too late to eat we got shakes…read moreinstead to tie us over till supper. Like I really needed an excuse for a shake. Located in a strip mall with ample parking. The sign is kinda small so you have to look for it. Definitely worth it. Friendly service and an amazing selection of ice cream. Others were in there enjoying coffees and commented on how good they were. Fast friendly service and the real ice cream shakes were even better than they looked. Hard to believe but awesome.