I've been wanting to try this Turkish coffee house for months. It's a 10/10! The ambiance is…read morepristine. Great environment, spacious enough for a private conversation, and everything is high quality without being pricey. The cashier was friendly and offered several suggestions as I placed my order. I had a mocha latte with a butter croissant. The latte was smooth and creamy with the right blend of sweetness, and the croissant was fresh. This coffee shop is definitely a must-try.

I'm not drinking coffee these days, but that didn't stop me from checking out coffee shops. After…read moremy friend & I finished lunch, I still had plenty of time before my flight, which made this spot a good place to continue chatting & working. The decor is modern & chic with comfortable spots to settle in for work or visits with friends. There's free parking behind the building. Love: service (kind, helpful), dragon fruit refresher (sweet, refreshing as you'd guess)

This is such a cute place. I was in awe of the decor, the ambiance, and the service. I ordered the…read moreadeni chai with regular sugar and the Sabaya pastry. The chai was so delicious, with the right amount of sugar, in a huge pot that I could not finish. The Sabaya was flaky and perfectly paired with honey. I was just visiting the area but would definitely return!

I have been here a few times now. I enjoy their iced matcha drinks. This time I got the coconut and…read moreit was nice after dinner time. They open late. They also have snacks. I tried their pistachio.milk cake (i believe that was the name) and it was yummy. Another one tasted similar to a tres leches. I highly recommend those items. Service was fast you order with them and sit down until they buzz you. Parking is a little tough here as there lot is undergoing construction. There is street parking but weekends might be tough. It feels like another world when I sit enter this place and sit down. Nice place to hang out with friends and play board games or catch up.

I visited this coffee shop for an art show. It was my first time being at any Summit Coffee…read morelocation so I'm not sure how it is on an every day basis but I liked the artsy vibe that day. That particular day, I had a bad experience at another coffee shop after wasting money on an iced latte that was horrid. When I walked into Summit, I said to the barista, look I can't take another bad coffee, do I have to tell you I want it sweet in order to get an iced latte that isn't bitter? The barista took the time to speak with me regarding my experience and share how Summit makes their coffee and syrups. She even let me sample one. That resulted in a great experience as I purchased the enjoyable Birthday Cake Summit Special ($6.60). While this shop is far from my residence, I definitely will go back whenever I'm in the area.

Positive note: no extra charge for milk alternatives (almond and oat)…read more I came on a weekday morning and had no problem finding a park spot in front. I ordered quickly. Service was friendly and efficient. I got a large chai latte and peppermint tea which came out to about $10. The chai was ok.. it's a store bought mix that is on the sweeter and more mild side. I probably would not get this again and would order an espresso based latte instead (only because I like a strong chai and it's hard to adjust the flavor of a premade mix). Overall they seems to have a good variety of coffee based drinks to choose from. A few pastries available as well. The merch looked cute too!

The kindest staff. So consistent and good we often call this the "favorite coffee" place when…read morelisting options. Thankful to have this in the neighborhood

Undercurrent is a very popular, busy coffee shop in Plaza Midwood. Even with a line out the door…read moreon Sunday morning, the wait was short I had the Cinnamon Roll Latte made with their house-made syrup. It offered a blend of sweetness, warm cinnamon, and smooth coffee. There is seating inside and outside. They do have food options ! Parking in Plaza Midwood can be challenging, it is limited and reverse angle parking.

The Giddy Goat is an absolute standout local coffee spot in Charlotte…read more Hands down, this is the best nitro cold brew coffee I've ever had--so good that I ended up ordering a second one. You can actually watch the nitro percolating and settling in the glass when it's poured, which is such a treat. To go with the coffee, I ordered the breakfast burrito and a chocolate pastry. The burrito was delicious and generous in size, served with a salsa that brought a great kick without being overbearing. The chocolate pastry was fresh, flaky, and hit the spot. Service from the staff on the first floor was attentive and helpful, and the space has a solid energy to it. Parking is tight (the lot only holds a handful of cars), and while the noise level is moderate, it's nothing a good pair of headphones can't handle if you're looking to get some focus work done. Wish I were a local so I could make this a regular routine. 5 stars!

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.

Had some time to kill, so I searched for coffee shops near me and saw The Hobbyist had great…read morereviews. There are a few tables outside and the inside decor is super cute. But it does appear to be SUPER popular, so finding a table was impossible lol. There were a few open, single seats at the bar but we ending up squeezing in the middle of a large couch area, where groups were on either side of us. The two gentlemen who helped me were both very friendly. I had planned to get a latte but saw they have a $3 mimosa or Prosecco special on Sunday, so I said "Absolutely" haha. I ordered two mimosas, light on the juice, and they were great. My friend had a vanilla latte and it wasn't her favorite, but since I didn't taste it, I'm only rating my experience. And I will definitely be back for their Sunday special!

I have been really wanting to try this space as they have wine as well! Parking was very limited as…read morethe coffee shop shares a building with multiple other tenants making it hard to find a parking spot with all the action in the area. Prior to going here I looked up their menu on their website and IG trying to decide what I wanted to order. I decided on the ube vanilla latte but they did not have that on their menu as it's on the fall menu that drops in a week or so from now. I felt like there was quite a bit of false advertising going on. However, I did order a vanilla latte and it was really good! It tasted like a vanilla ice cream cone!

Cold brew with sweetened condensed milk was tart, sweet, and refreshing on a hot day…read more They provide samples which is very kind and generous. Not much seating inside and some outside, I would recommend getting it to go and walking the neighborhood.

My fiancé and I decided to go on a long walk today so we could finally try Smelly Cat Coffee! We…read moreordered the following items using the outdoor tablet: sausage and egg breakfast burrito, bacon and egg breakfast burrito, iced ceremonial matcha latte unsweet (with cinnamon topping, toasted coconut syrup, and oat milk), and Vietnamese cold brew (with whole milk). I was pleasantly surprised by the items we ordered! We grabbed our food and drinks from the pick-up window and enjoyed the outdoor seating. Also, the iced matcha latte was the perfect shade of green. We didn't take pictures of the burritos, but they were a little smaller than I expected for the price, which cost between $8.25-$8.45. I can't really speak to the service because we ordered through the tablet and had minimal interactions with the baristas. However, I'm looking forward to coming back here to check out the indoor area, which we didn't really explore this time around. Smelly Cat Coffee is also conveniently located near a light rail station, if you ever decide to check this place out!

Ate here earlier this year and it was a fantastic brunch experience! Our group met up for the…read moremorning after a big event that we were hosting, and this was the perfect spot to chill, try a bunch of different things, and enjoy the excellent weather. The doors were open to the world when we visited, and with the temps comfortable, that was perfect. I didn't do a great job to take a pic of the menu while we were there so I can accurately describe what we had. But given that we tried 8-10 things spread around the table and there wasn't a single complaint is probably all you need to know about whether or not you should visit! That coupled with the excellent review scores, of course. I remember the delicious bacon wrapped dates, the yummy cornbread, an excellent sausage sandwich with kielbasa, fresh salad, marinated olives, and other delights. I also remember excellent service, and tea that was maybe too good. Sorry this review isn't as in-depth and descriptive as I normally do, but rest assured, go there and you'll surely enjoy it!

Found AP when reviewing Yelp in NoDa. I found their menu, food photos and reviews appealing. It was…read morea pleasant surprise to find that they have plenty of reservations left on the same day. Restaurant is at the end of a strip mall and has a nice size outdoor patio. My wife and I were on a dinner date and we were sat inside which is tastefully designed. We started out with drinks; she got Pinot noir and I ordered a BS Rewind. We were debating between several appetizers and decided to go with the mussels with bread in white wine sauce. There was a generous portion of mussels and sauce. As an added bonus we got to mussel shell "Tetris" in the bowl with the discarded shells. The main courses had a significant variance in pricing from $20 to $40. My wife ordered the short rib sliders ($21) at the suggestion of our server and I ordered the cod with jalapeño corn ($38) which was also suggested by our server. Both meals were well prepared and looked quite appetizing. We also ordered fries to round out the meal. My cod tasted great and paired well with the sweet and spiciness of the corn. The fish was crispy on the outside and white and flaky on the inside. The cod had some kind of glaze on it that added to the flavor. My wife enjoyed the short rib sliders. I tried one of the three sliders and I was surprised that they were short ribs. Nonetheless they tasted good. My cod looked tasty but was definitely not the portion size I expected for the price. After I finished my meal, I ate most of the fries and helped my wife finish her sliders. It was a great meal and my only beef (no pun intended) was the portion size of the cod. For the portion size, I think the price should have been closer to that of the sliders- $21 or maybe split the difference. I asked our server about the portion size before I ordered and he said it was plenty which was not the case. I might suggest offering 2 portion sizes for the cod so there is a gauge of what to expect when ordering. Great meal and I recommend AP for anyone looking for great food on short notice in NoDa. Cheers!

What a unique experience. Love the french theme, Napolean paintings, Eiffel Tower selfie-bait. All…read moreamazing. Had the cinnamon roll, and the cream dripped all over fabulously. The almond croissant was perfect. Mini pecan bites super tasty. Iced latte was perfect. I can see why this comes up on places to visit in Charlotte, it was the highlight of our trip!

Amelie's is quickly becoming my new favorite bakery in the area! From their adorable decor & lovely…read moresweets selection, to their yummy sandwiches & cute coffees, they've got a little bit of everything. We tried the strawberry & cheese danish and bread pudding along with our macarons - everything was fresh & tasty. I also had a chicken & goat cheese sandwich with wonderful flavor. I only wish the chicken was cut a bit to fit the sandwich. We will definitely be back to try more of the menu!

was in town across town for maki-madness and after savoring the savory I thought it fitting to get…read moresweets for the sweet despite the rain coming down in torrents. please be aware that Villani's is spendy; not necessarily over priced but still spendy. so what's a guy to do? get fewer i suppose... and since I only wanted to pick up a couple items it works ;-) choco chip cookery are medium-large, well chipped, light for their weight airy but not fluffy, pairing well with coldy cold 2% milk (genuine simulated bañaña flavor if you can score some...) lemon bars are dense, moist, sticky, sweet, and lemon. what else would you expect? these are convenient portions for halving when served with your favorite mule. the apres-deluvian covenant cake were refreshing in their simplicity and execution: chocolatey goodness over layers of otherwise indistinguishable pink, white, and green cakery. so light, so basic, so good with strong black tea. no indoor seating but this is a bakery review (also: most of the rest of the planet is available for a modest fee so maybe try there?)

This bakery has the best Napoleons I have ever had anywhere! I have had my pick of New York…read morebakeries after living my entire life on Long Island and Villani's is the best I have ever had. They are open on Sundays which is hard to find in NC. They are friendly and accommodating. My son asked for napoleons as his birthday cake, so the lovely lady wrote on it for me which I appreciated very much. I always say I wish they were closer, but I probably would be in weekly if they were. Nice spot in Plaza Midwood so I don't mind coming here. Great Italian bakery.