My hot mocha was yummy. I had a gift card & when I realized the cashier hadn't taken it I received I frosty glare of discontentment from her. I had to wait a long time as I brought my own thermos. Is it too much to ask for the staff to be friendly & appreciative of their customers? The former staff used to be friendly & actually pleasant. If I didn't have a gift card I would have gone to get coffee further away where the staff actually says please & thank you & acts as if customers don't repel them. read more

Coffee with oat-milk had a weird sour taste. Not friendly service either. Cute shop, wish I would've ordered something else.

A hip, quiet place to grab some coffee. There's plenty of seating outdoors and upstairs. Free wifi for all, so you can get your work one, or just go on your phone! The fancy drinks are decently expensive, but their drop coffee is just fantastic. We haven't been for the live music, but I've heard wonderful things! read more

Summit is the ultimate college town coffee shop vibe. Seems like they have been here for twenty years. They have all the drinks you can get at Starbucks with comparable flavor and better pricing. They offer beer and wine and some light food fare as well. Check their website because there is always music and events. The outdoor area is a believed hangout for the davidson intelligentsia and general yuppie chillers. read more

Summit offers Davidson a cute small town local atmosphere without the feel of a chain coffee spot. They recently (within the last month or so) painted the interior and changed some of the seating options downstairs. The upstairs "lounge" is COZY. Great for some light conversation, but the real convenience is the ability to grab and go. Food items at Summit have never been a hit for me. I've tried a scone, and a bite of a cupcake and they all felt kind of stale. They don't claim to be foodies, and really put the umph of your experience into the beverages. The espresso is bold and strong and the best thing you can order. The small latte is my go to. I've had some of their dark roasts coffees, and they're just not my favorite. Some of them have unique flavor combinations and others just left me with too much of that sumatra earthy taste in my mouth. If you're unsure of what to get, I'd stick with a latte. read more

I travel pretty frequently for work and the more I try new coffeeshops the more I realize that Summit sets the standard in my book. If you're looking for coffee, don't look elsewhere, come here - you won't be disappointed! read more

This place was recommended because it is a local place with good quality products. I have to agree. I thought their drinks were great and made with care. I think there is an upstairs or somewhere more casual but I stayed at the front where tables are to work. I really enjoyed my coffee and would like to come back to sample more options. It's right on Davidson's Main Street so a great location. read more

I've been to this coffee shop many times, often out of convenience. Summit's coffee tastes bitter, almost to the point of being undrinkable, and the milk sometimes curdles in your coffee (unappetizing!). The place is so dirty with flies landing on the food, the floor likely has never been cleaned, the bathrooms are disgusting, dust collecting on anything and everything. The only thing this place has going for it is the location. read more

I did not have a very enjoyable experience here because of one of the employees. Most of the time I am given good service, but today my sister was told out of the blue that she needed to eat more. I have absolutely no need to justify my anger at the situation as this employee we did not know gave their opinion on my sisters appearance. Its such an extreme thing to say and definitely to someone you have only just met. read more

Stopped in during a road trip through the area. The environment was great and the coffee was very flavorful. I actually liked it as much as my favorite from Blue Bottle. read more

The only thing I don't like about Summit is that there isn't one on every corner! I am a pretty faithful Starbucks patron but I would pass it up any day if it meant drinking a delicious beverage from Summit. The atmosphere totally rocks, the epitome of a neighborhood coffee joint. The coffee and espresso is super fresh and STRONG. Sometimes I find that Starbucks and other coffee places don't serve up the freshest java but that is certainly not the case at Summit. They are always serving up three or four different types of brewed coffee and they have a latte of the day. They also sell pastries, yogurt, and sandwiches (REAL FOOD!). I truly envy the Davidson College students who spend their time hanging out there. Jealous. read more

I love coffee shops, and one of my hobbies is to check out coffee shops, sit there, read books, or just browse internet while enjoying the comfort of a nice coffee shop. I happen to discover this place on my way back from the Indian lunch buffet in Cornelius. Davidson has a pretty little downtown. Finding something nice like Summit in such a small town of about 10,000 people is always a pleasant surprise. They have great seating arrangements. They have patio outside in the back, few tables outside in the front, downstairs with the music playing, and upstairs with the quite atmosphere. I sat upstairs as I wanted to learn Spanish through Rosetta Stone, online. Upstairs is very quite and perfect place to read and study. The ambiance is very pleasant. They have stuff like speakers, this and that hanging by the ropes with various kinds of knots. I forgot the names of knots but I appreciate when I see knots of different kinds. I used to be good at tying different kinds of knots. There are ancient ski boots, skis, and what not on display everywhere inside. It's a pretty cool view in there. That was all about the place. Now the main thing - about the coffee. I had a drip coffee. I did not inquire about the type and origin of the coffee, as I wanted to be surprised. After the heavy lunch, I needed a nice cup of strong coffee, and I got it. The coffee was delicious, and the aroma was good enough for me to stay alert after pigging out at the buffet. ;-) The staff seemed friendly. I think I will definitely go here again. Probably next time, to watch the live music. They have regular live music upstairs. Will check it out sometime, soon. read more

Loved it here. Has the vibe of a pretentious hipster cafe in some boho chic city neighborhood, but then you start talking to people and while it may be hipster-looking it's anything but pretentious. Sort of like a taste of a New England college town, but everyone is polite, makes eye contact, and doesn't cringe if you say the word "decaf". Plus? Big on the environmental impact reduction. Big box on my list checked there. Nestled in the college town of Davidson, this little cafe has enough charm and appeal to keep me coming back for a long long time. Loved it. read more

Davidson isn't high on my list for a visit any day of the week, but each time I've found myself in the area, Summit is a go-to. Full disclosure: The coffee is mediocre at best. I'm spoiled down here with varieties from purveyors who craft each drink and the fare at Summit is a little obligatory. However, I'm happy to grab a cup of drip coffee and chill in the gnarly atmosphere. The interior is rather homey, the upstairs is a great escape, and the back patio is perfect for temperate nights. They even have live music here frequently. These guys also house quite the variety of local beers. Last time, if I recall correctly, growlers and bombers were available. Big plus. If I find myself in the Davidson area, I'll definitely come here to plop down and do a bit of work. I can definitely see this as an obvious college spot as Davidson College is right across the street. However, I think there's still plenty of appeal for the person looking for a respite or quiet place to chill or chat. Good stuff, Summit. read more

We visited today during the farmer's market and were very disappointed in not only the service but that they have very few vegan options. All of their blended drinks we inquired about, had dairy. The guy (strawberry blonde) taking orders was not very personable and or welcoming. Because of these things, my family of 5 won't be back. Suggestions: treat each customer as they are your only one and be adaptable. A large consumer base is changing from dairy to non-dairy for health, environmental, or ethical reasons. Keep up or lose money. read more

Summit is a must stop if you are in Davidson. They are an entrenched part of the town for the last 15 years. As someone who grew up in the town it was a great place to grab a drink and attend a live-music show. If you are in town earlier in the day, it is a great place to study or talk with friends. I recommend the summit plunge (chai clone for non-coffee drinkers). Enjoy it, you are in for a treat! read more

A great coffee place that has great quiche. The employees are extremely helpful and it has it's own personality.. read more

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We came here for a nightcap after dinner at Kindred, and we both wanted to prevent yawning, so espresso for the two of us! We both ordered Cortado's, namely because ever since my introduction with it at Not Just Coffee (7th Street location, I've been obsessed with it. Now yelp, I'll warn you, I don't drink much coffee. Not because I don't like it, but because I like it black, and black coffee gives me heartburn (ughh such an old thing to say). So when I order coffee out, it's gotta be well made. Well what better place then a roastery? The location is nice and small, it's essentially a long hall and then a door at the back that opens to a nice patio with a stage. And tip: There's live music on Friday nights! (I'm sure other nights of the week to, I just know this one for sure.) The patio out back was the perfect place to sip on our well crafted espresso's and enjoy the night before our movie! Would love to stop in here again next time I'm in Davidson. read more

I had a latte, which was very good but lacked a bit of espresso flavor. It needed more espresso and less milk or a more flavorful bean.

Nice, tiny coffee shop. Their Guatemalan was sub-par but better than a lot of the coffee I've found in the area. The downstairs is very small and has only 5-6 tables but upstairs has couches. The featured artwork upstairs consisted of magna doodle drawings which was interesting. The people, though. Oh my... pretentious with a capital P. As someone who enjoys eavesdropping and watching others, I got a few giggles out of it, but I have friends that would have rather thrown their head through one of the rust-colored walls than listen to these uppity college students talk about how great they think they are. One of the things that disappointed me was the website suggests the Summit as a climbing-themed atmosphere. As a climber, I was excited to see this. Once I arrived and did a once-over of the place I was disappointed. I didn't see any climbing posters and not even one cleverly named drink. I saw a North Face poster while walking back downstairs but that was about it. read more

Great local coffee shop. Coming from a place that didn't have any it great to see a local place like summit. Offers coffee drinks and beers. What's there not to like! read more

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Very cool local coffee spot. Good variety & many options. They offer outdoor seating & is perfect if you catch the right time of day. read more

What you would expect a coffee shop should be. Great selection of good coffee. Super nice staff. Live music usually Thursday through Saturdays. Many time outside. Had a recent, much needed, update upstairs. Downtown Davidson is getting busy though, so watch out for parking issues. read more

This was my first stop in Davidson and it was definitely a great choice. I got an iced coffee which was delicious and headed upstairs to get a little work done. It's a cute, cozy place with not a large amount of seating, but I feel that you would still most likely be able to find somewhere to sit. There's a small sofa and some bigger armchairs that looked really comfy! I could tell that most of the people there were students and if I was one, I would definitely be a regular here! It was quiet but not too quiet and was a great experience and I will definitely be back to visit! read more

Really enjoyed this coffee shop. We tasted two different kinds of regular coffee, an iced coffee, and a latte, as well as the chocolate raspberry cake and the flourless chocolate cake over the course of a few days. All were delicious, particularly the flourless chocolate cake. Nice baristas and cute atmosphere. Would definitely go back!! read more

Summit Coffee - Latte with cinnamon added and raspberry chocolate cake in the background - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Davidson, North Carolina

Stumbled along this ~hip~ little place to sit and catch up with a friend. Great selection for both types of brew junkies-- coffee and beer lovers alike. The shop itself is deceptively large, due to the upstairs sitting area. They have a pretty compact coffee menu, but you don't need frills when the coffee is this good! They also offer Stevia, which isn't common where I live and was refreshing to see on the cream + sugar cabinet. read more

I have to agree with a variety of comments. I am not by any means a coffee expert, but a drinkers of it and enough to know the various roasts. 1) this place is so small its annoying. 2) dont like the cheap little table to put your own sugar / cream in, because they dont have the real estate space for that OMG. get rid of that. Some customers are so disrespectful they are in no rush to keep the moving line. 3) I agree with post about the staff experience & I'll leave it at that. 4) Coffee tasted like a wet cigarette and I dont smoke. Oh & grinds in cup - come on now. 5) $$$ for coffee - really.. I wanted to like this local place, but sorry it didn't pull through. read more

This place is very busy on Saturday mornings and has great food and drink options. Popular spot for weekend cyclists and runners. Even backs right up to the farmers market. The space is very small and the line never ends, but thankfully there is some seating outside. I ordered a matcha latte with almond milk which cost a pricey $5.75 and I added a dollar tip easily on their iPad setup. The flavor was great, however they failed to properly sift the matcha before whisking it, so I had hundreds of clumps in my drink - very unpleasant. I make matcha at home every day and sifting is the most important step. They now offer fancy toast options for a steep $7 (and gluten free but I think for an extra $1), but give them 5-10 min. to prep the toast as they don't have a good system down and their counter space is tiny for the employees to tend to everyone. Even though their location is great, they really need more space. I may have to try their flourless chocolate cake next time I go in. Their desserts look tasty. read more

A nice coffee place. Small but a neighborhood favorite. They make a great lemongrass tea. I hear they have bands upstairs. Not coffee only but beer as well. They also have a rewards program, grab a card read more

My husband and I were just roaming the streets with our kiddos and stopped in to grab a coffee. When we left, I saw a sign for a playground and other kids playing around. We walked over and let the kids loose. Some other lovely families were there with their kids and I noticed some adult beverages making their way from the back of a shop (turned out it was the coffee shop). I asked about the beverages and lo and behold you can buy beer/wine and then let your kids play out back!!! Now I want to move to this town simply because of the true focus on the needs of all family members! read more

Being from Huntersville, I have visited Summit multiple times and had an enjoyable cup of coffee and the experience. However, upon recommending to friends and family - the customer service they experienced was unprofessional and to put it simply, comprised of a complete lack of tact. When the barista was questioned regarding different coffee makes, an attitude was given back. Both my friend and family member have lived in the area for years; my friend was profiled due to her accent and the barista (female on Sunday's morning shift) actually referenced Dunkin' Donuts in a rude manner. Funny. I'd actually rather spend my money at Dunkin' now! - save your money y'all, hit up Waterbean Coffee for great coffee AND experience. Forbid they snarkily mention Tim Horton's to someone next... read more

Almost perfect! Coffee is deep, rich and authentic. Just the way it needs to be! I tasted both iced and frozen - perfection, not too sweet or milky. The frappe had regular milk and the iced coffee had almond milk. Both were smoother than a very close shave on a man's face. The lack of the fifth star is for the lack of flavor choices (sometimes that's for the best like too many toppings on a pizza pie ruins the whole thing...) and the place could use a more "ambient seating" that feels friendly both to those who are passing through and sitting down. Otherwise, amazing for a town in North Carolina between nowhere and nowhere, kinda. read more

Summit Coffee - I forgot to say this place made me feel like I was in Colorado. - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Davidson, North Carolina

Great meeting space and working space. Always have a nice gathering of people there and often run into the town mayor. They always have a couple of different coffees and all the specialties, though I do wish they would branch out with at least one different bean every week. read more

I can always rely on Summit as a place to relax and hang out. Rarely a line to order but always moves quickly when there is. Baristas are very friendly. Chocolate milkshakes are amazing! Mocha with almond milk met my expectations. Made-fresh-daily macarons and other pastries pair perfectly. Be sure to stop by for trivia night Wednesdays and live music almost every night as well! read more

The live music is really good and I like the chocolate brownies. This is just a neat local business and I enjoy supporting it.

The prices were good for the quality of the coffee. The americano tasted fresh and strong which is how I prefer. The place had a very friendly atmosphere and you could find board games as well as local brews. The service was great and they had my coffee out in no time. The barista even gave me a larger size mug to ensure I didn't spill the hot coffee while walking up the stairs which was thoughtful. Some complaints however is that the furniture is a little outdated and the stairwell can get crammed as it's very narrow. The chairs could be more comfortable. Overall, it had a very social vibe to it and is a great place to drink with a friend, however I would not recommend studying here as it can get noisy. read more

Beer in a coffee shop?! I have to tell you, I really love the South... But that is not the only reason I love Summit Coffee. I love Summit Coffee because it is the perfect local spot. When you first walk in, it looks like a standard coffee shop. Then, you realize there is good local beer on draft. (What can I say? I love beer) So, you order you beer or coffee and look around for where to sit. Now, you could deny yourself the pleasure of exploring and sit in a booth right across from the espresso bar or you could explore. I am going to recommend you explore. If you go upstairs, you will find yourself in a cozy area with couches and a lot of silence. Not the place for talking. It seems everyone upstairs is studying or reading. So, you go out the back door and find yourself on an open outdoor patio. This is the spot for conversation, sun, and (on select days) live music. This is the spot you can come to when you just need to relax. This is truly as good as it gets. Enjoy! read more

Very nice atmosphere and plenty of seating. I love that there's outside seating in the back too. My boyfriend and I both got lattes and they were incredible! read more

I asked the guy running the cashier his name, it is Ryan. The reason I wanted to know his name was how friendly and helpful he was to our family and friends. The visit to Summit this time was very good. With people like Ryan working here we will be back more often than before when the snotty guy was working. Personality go a long way toward keeping customers and Ryan has it. read more

Summit Coffee is the coffeehouse nearest to Charlotte which makes me feel as though I'm an entire world away. It's a quiet, cozy place where they take not only the coffee, but everything they provide their customers quite seriously. The town of Davidson is lucky... and they ought to consider bringing in more independent businesses to downtown, rather than so much gentrification. First and foremost, Davidson is a college town, not a condo community off I-77. read more