Back to the real Coffee House Experience…read more We lived in Cornelius NC which is about 10 miles away and this is where the original Waterbean Coffee was founded. It's still there and doing well. We move to Denver, NC about 6 years ago and there was not a Waterbean Coffee here at that time. Later Dilworth Coffee Co moved out, and they took over the space. It's a little hard to find due to the geometry of the building but it right down from the Harris Teeter. Coffee Houses have evolved over the years into two different directions. The original was casual with more of an emphasis on just regular coffees with a nod to organic and fair trade. This was a place to relax over a cup of coffee , chat with friends or break out a laptop or tablet and chatch up or get some work done. The other style was on all of the different combinations you could make with coffee with flavors, different roasts, hot or cold brews in a get it and go setting. Dive throughs are common. This is like the first. Not rushed, coffee is excellent (it is Organic and some is Free Trade Certified), Not as many flavors or variations, but the emphasis is on the coffee first. Depending on the type of day and my schedule, I like both but if I had to choose, it would be the Waterbean type.

We are new to the Denver NC area and Waterbean coffee shop has become one of our favorites. The…read morestaff is cheery, the coffee is yummy, and the space offers both indoor & outdoor seating. I really enjoy their mocha paired with a lemon poppyseed muffin.

The service and the coffee have been excellent. I love the comfy couches and chairs and is perfect…read morefor chatting with friends.

This was a completely random stop because the water was out in my house from someone breaking a…read morewater main and I just needed coffee lol. I don't even live near Denver, but I do work near there sometimes. One of the best random places I've ever stumbled across. The atmosphere was adorable. They promote books of local authors. The coffee was absolutely incredible and made fresh to order. The flavor options were unique and amazing. I got the seasonal "Charlie Brown" latte, which was a mixture of pumpkin and cookie butter and is absolutely outstanding. My only hangup is that I live really far away from it

Only been inside once because I normally use the Drive Thru. . Unless they are backed up, drive…read morethru is normally fast and efficient. I'm a Coffee purist and like a good black coffee that is nice and rich in flavor and not bitter. This is what I end up with because Coffee is always fresh with no signs of being left on a hot plate for an extended period of time. My wife likes the Iced Capaccino and so far, she is very pleased with both the Coffee and the service. For some reason, we have had a number of other Coffee shops open up lately and I have not tried them yet but so far, this one is keeper based on the Quality and Service.

Ask for Cold coffee with no ice. Not even a full cup a good 3 inches from f room left.read more

Service was excellent. We were informed about the menu, brought amazing chips and salsa. We…read moreordered Chicharron and let me say it is the best I've ever had. 2 Miami and 2 traditional Cuban sandwiches that were perfectly made and delivered by our server with pride and enthusiasm. They need more customers- you will not be disappointed! Ask questions and they will do what ever you want

This place is fire . All of the food is amazing & it reminds me so much of South Florida (other…read morethan the name, obviously lol) It's a little far from where I live, but I stop in every chance I get.

These are the best bagels in the Lake Norman area, no doubt. Perfect texture -- crunchy outside and…read moresoft and chewy inside. We got breakfast sandwiches as well as a half dozen bagels. The sandwiches were so fresh. The standout bagel flavor was sundried tomato. My only wish is that they were also open Sunday!

Nothing says "Saturday morning" quite like a busy bagel shop, and this place was absolutely…read morehopping. The line was steady, the staff was hustling, and the smell of fresh bagels made the wait totally worth it. There had to be 15+ people hustling behind the counter (probably even more in the back), and despite constant flow of people coming in and what looked like nonstop online/call in orders, they had the operation running like a well-oiled machine. I ordered almost immediately, it just took a little while for the food to come out, which honestly was understandable considering how busy they were. The menu is huge with tons of bagel and cream cheese options, plus plenty of specialty sandwiches if you don't feel like building your own. I grabbed the Italiano special, a cheesesteak with the works, and two Asiago bagels for the next day (they're closed Sundays, so plan ahead!). The Asiago bagels were excellent, even the next morning they held up to perfection. The cheesesteak had great flavor with peppers and onions, though I would've loved a little more meat and a little less bread. The Italiano was also really tasty, but my order wasn't quite right. I asked for no roasted tomatoes or olives and to add onions, but it came with the tomatoes and no onions. Honestly the no olives was the most important part so not the end of the world. I fixed it at home with some onions and fresh banana peppers from the garden... again not a big deal, but worth mentioning. I'm sure if I was eating at the location they would've fixed it immediately. For around $30, I got two sandwiches, two bagels, and the sandwiches even came with chips, which was a nice surprise. Easy parking, easy to find, lots of seating (but inside and out -- a few picnic tables on the patio) and while the inside isn't anything fancy, that's not why you're here. You're here for solid bagels, great sandwiches, and a local spot that's clearly doing something right. I'd definitely come back, especially to try one of their breakfast sandwiches next time.

The donuts were some of the softest and fluffiest I've ever had. We got the chocolate, red velvet,…read moreand blueberry cake. We also got the cronut and donut holes. Everything was the phenomenal. We also got some egg rolls which was a nice savory snack with the donuts. The staff was super friendly and quick. The store is small but has plenty of seating that feels homey. Will definitely be back in the future

One of the simplest layouts I have ever seen in any food establishment. There are walls, a…read morerefrigerator, and donuts. However, the lack of decor is made up for with a very friendly staff, quality donuts, and fair pricing. About those donuts.... I loved the sugar donut. Superb! I could tell the chocolate donut would be loved by most but it had some red tint in it (not sure of flavor) that isn't for me. But you will probably love it. Definitely recommended!

Best meal I've had in a long time. The food tastes like you imagine it to. No disappointment here…read more Both my boyfriend and I were stuffing our faces with our breakfast. Incredible. We sat at the bar and could watch them making all the food from scratch, doing a great job. Server was sweet. Would give 6 stars if I could. Little pricey.. We will certainly be back!!!

Very underwhelming. My reviews on breakfast places is always can I make a better simple breakfast…read moreat home? It's so expensive to eat out, I really want it to be worth it. This was not. I got the corn beef hash. No flavor or seasoning. Had to add salt, pepper and hot sauce to give it any semblance of flavor. Tina got the oatmeal. It was fine. No fruit or anything included. When she asked for some on the side, they were "all out".. of fruit..!! Coffee was weak and mediocre. Service was ok. Love the atmosphere and outdoor seating. Such a cute breakfast place and that's why they'll always be busy, but I wish we spent our money somewhere else. Oh and $4.00 per coffee. That's insane

I came here to try their pumpkin pie chai and wow was it delicious! I am sad I didn't get it in an…read moreextra large drink! I also ordered the sausage, egg and Gouda sandwich without be sausage and it was good! The line was not long at all! We didn't have to wait long for our drinks or food! I can't wait to come back here and try more drinks!

Ever since the new GM has been hired the coffee and Lattes I've had are not tasting good. She is…read morenot friendly like the last one was. Duncan's is a couple doors down. I will go back there.

We love this place! Amazing coffee and treats and the manager is excellent as well. My little one…read moreonly wants hot cocoa and cake pops from 'the blue coffee place'. I'm so glad Caribou has come to the area!!

Quite disappointed - Poor food condition and taste. Definitely not worth the time or money. I hope…read moreCaribou can improve