I walked in here and I knew the coffee was going to be good. It's like you can smell but also just…read morethe ambience gave me the gut feeling I was going to be happy when I got a latte. Friendly staff who gave a good recommendation, line was moving (although it was longer), and the coffee was perfectly favored. Didn't take all that long to get a latte either! They have vegan pastries, I didn't try one but I will be back because I love when there are allergy friendly options! The parking wasn't easy but what is in Plaza Midwood. I parked about a block away because they have a small parking lot- it's not the easiest to get in and out of!

This place was busy. The entire time we were here, it was non-stop, the order line was long and the…read morewait area was packed. Irene, who took our order, was very sweet. They offer a lot of drinks and food and have lots of seating. The outdoor area was beautiful and relaxing-ish (they can't help the cars driving by). I ordered a zucchini quiche and nitro coffee, my SO ordered drip, cortado, and empanadas (Patagonia, spinach, and breakfast). I thought the cortado was delicious. The drip was very weak and the nitro bitter. The quiche was just slightly over salted. I liked the spinach empanada, but found it heavy on the salt too. The Patagonia was pretty delicious and had great flavor. When I took a bite of the breakfast empanada, I couldn't name any of the ingredients in the filling. Overall, gave me the caffeine boost and sustenance I needed, but I probably wouldn't return.

So I had to do a bit of research after seeing the ClimbsRoast Coffee food truck at Sycamore's…read moreSaturday brunch food truck rally. This guys are a small batch coffee roaster based out of Southend and just rolled out "Joy" their coffee truck. For this particular special event, the truck was offering three types of waffles and coffee: dark, medium, light... with a hot or cold option. I also got to find out about the newest crave in the west coast "nitro coffee" so it coffee made like a beer. I will try it the next time I see JOY at an event. Looks like this company is working toward a coffee space... The climbs story is super interesting and lots of room for growth. Looks like everything they create is made with love and care. To provide people with a great product and contribute to people's experience of life. Looking forward to seeing them open up their own old world coffee bar. Exciting times to be living in southend!

It may be hard to believe, but you'll find the best coffee in Charlotte inside a hardware store!…read more Dunx is an unassuming window inside Blackhawk Hardware at Park Road Shopping Center. Just hang a right upon entering the store, and you'll find it. If the barista isn't there, ring the metal bell on the counter, and they'll come take your order. The coffee is such high quality, and the craft lattes are flavorful and balanced. Each drink is prepared individually when you order, and the lattes take about 5 minutes to be ready. I think the quality justifies the slightly higher price tag. The Belgian Mocha is rich while not being cloyingly sweet. The Vanilla Spice is well balanced and comforting. You have your choice of milk for the lattes (including my typical preference, oat). I absolutely recommend swinging by whenever you're craving a cup of the good stuff.

The owner Duncan is so awesome! He gave me best tips on the coffee and made the latte amazing…read more would recommend it even it's in a hardware store!

Hex Coffee has a really cool vibe and is a great spot to work for a bit, especially being in the…read morehistoric Camp North End area with restaurants and other things to do nearby. The espresso was very tasty, and their espresso machine setup is genuinely fun to see. I also tried the tamago sando, which is a Japanese-inspired egg salad sandwich on Hawaiian shokupan. It was flavorful and pretty good overall, but $13 for an egg sandwich is a little hard to justify. The coffee is also on the pricier side, so this feels more like a treat than an everyday stop. That said, the staff was super nice, the ambiance is great, and it's definitely worth checking out if you want a cool coffee shop to work from or hang out in.

Despite its name implying that nefarious action is taking place within perhaps a dark cave full of…read morerituals and candles (nothing wrong with any of that!), Hex is a bright and beautifully sleek cafe where you can get coffee, natural wines and breakfast/lunch items. Depending on the baristas, you may even get some punk rock but that's never guaranteed. I've heard everything in here from indie to pop, as well. And if you want to be sipping and snacking during weekend brunch hours, well, be prepared for a packed house. Personally, I love it here on a weekday morning. There's plenty of tables and outlets and it's a little quiet. The baristas couldn't be nicer. Although there's not much for vegans on the menu, do check out the delicious baked good options in the display case because if they have the vegan strawberry cake, it's a must! I haven't had wine here, but if I were to do so, I'd take it outside because that area is so quiet and lovely, with plenty of shade. I'll be honest, the espresso isn't my favorite (think: bright rather than a deep roasted flavor), not because of any lack of effort or poor quality. Just my personal taste. I had their espresso tonic once and loved it, however, plus they have matcha. Hex, you put a spell on me. I felt compelled to return three times in just a few days.

Super smooth coffee... the only thing that wasn't smooth was me…read more Stopped by Night Swim Coffee and immediately loved the vibe. The space felt clean, welcoming, and somewhere you actually want to stay for a while. My drink was perfectly made, smooth, balanced, and exactly what I needed. Unfortunately, I spilled it almost right away, completely on me. What stood out was how the staff handled it. They were incredibly kind, quickly cleaned everything up, and remade my drink to the same high standard without hesitation. Definitely a place I would come back to, not just for the coffee, but for the people.

My son and I decided to walk over Saturday morning so I could meet the lovely Ms. See Bird Go who…read morespins her tunes on select Saturday mornings at Night Swim. After a short chat, we placed our order and enjoyed the smooth tunes over breakfast. I ordered a Cortado with the Mushroom and cheese quiche. My son had tea with their breakfast burrito. The vibe is very chilled and just puts you in a relaxed mood. The staff was very friendly and the food was delish! Don't know why I waited so long to visit, but will be back next time I'm up that way.