Do a monthly "craft meetup" with friends and we are always looking for new spots around town to…read moremeet. I didn't know what to expect since this hidden gem is located on a church campus but such a great experience. It was a Saturday morning, I was anticipating a super crowded/busy place but the morning ended up being super sleepy. I brought a laptop to work on travel planning as my "craft." Super easy to park, connect to wifi and grab snacks and coffee from the wonderful barista. For a while, it was me, the barista, another gentleman (working solo) and two ladies catching up in one of the many tables to catch up at. When my friends arrived, we were able to push two tables together to have enough chairs and table space since people brought diamond paintings, cross stitch, and coloring workbooks to work on. It was a lovely time. A group of ladies did come in later and started playing mah jong. Toward the end of our meetup, folks were coming in with flowers, dresses, and tuxedos in preparation for a wedding happening later that day. Overall a great place to meetup. There's a nice group/conference room that looks like it could be reserved for larger parties, but most of the tables were for two people... three 4-tops and then a couple of other tables with more lounge chairs (for groups of 4). I have an older laptop so I'm stuck looking for power, there were a couple tables situated close to outlets and then a large wrap around bar in the center that I spied a few outlets but not all the seating had access to power.

What a great little coffee shop! There are dedicated parking spaces in the church lot for Higher…read moreGrounds customers (except for Sundays), and once parked, you then follow the signage around the building to the entrance. There's ample seating, and on the Wednesday late morning that I stopped in, a smattering of folks were quietly working. The pastries are displayed along the counter, and there's also a chalkboard with their empanada offerings. I got a pineapple-stuffed pastry stick, pan de bono (cheese bread), and guava & cheese empanada to go with our iced brown sugar cinnamon latte & iced vanilla latte (both with oat milk). I love the tropical/Colombian touches to the food offerings, and they were all delish! I especially enjoyed the empanada since it was served hot with a flaky crust and perfect amount of filling. Highly recommend coming in if you're in the area and looking for a caffeine + sweet treat boost!

Authentic French Patisserie. Superb coffee. Small comfortable dining area awash with natural light…read more Desserts delicious and artistically beautiful but limited. I had the lemon tart ($10) and a Coffee Americana ($4). Nice place for a dessert splurge. Very friendly service.

Decided to treat myself and give Chez Marie Cafe Patisserie a try. I ordered the iced Blue Matcha…read morelatte with whole milk and simple syrup added. I asked for a pasty recommendation and the cashier said her favorite was the Mixed Berry Danish. So I had to give it a try. Everything in the case looked delicious. I decided to try the danish first and it didn't disappoint. It was so good. This danish was made with love. Now my drink however was a disappointment. I knew it would be floral and it was floral but almost tasted medicinal. Like I was drinking a cough syrup latte. It wasn't sweet at all and I had to force myself to drink it. Yes I finished it cause in this economy I don't have $7 to waste on a matcha latte. I will not order the Blue Matcha Latte again but I will return. I'm very interested in the $35 afternoon tea. Chez Marie Cafe Patisserie 4732 Sharon Rd Ste M Charlotte, NC 28210 (Review 1 in 2026 and 896 overall)

If there was an option to give 10+ stars, this would definitely be the case. I have passed this…read moreplace often but honestly never stopped because I'm usually flying down the road. This particular time I was able to take a good look due to traffic slowing down and read the sign so I pulled in the parking lot to read some reviews and check out their menu. I went in and decided on the bulogi banh mi and a white chocolate mocha. The bread was beyond ridiculously good. It was perfection, nice crunch on the outside and soft on the inside. Both were soooooo good. Also got a strawberry cream cheese pastry to go which was just as good. And the atmosphere is absolutely adorable in there. Some people were on laptops, I brought a book in to read while enjoying my items. Everything was so good I had to go back the very next day. I will definitely become a regular since it's so close to home and work.

This is my favorite cafe in Charlotte. Amazing coffee, pastries AND banh mi featuring freshly baked…read morebaguette. Try everything. It's all great. The pistachio latte. The chocolate croissant. Stellar!

I quickly stopped by the Dilworth location of Dolce & Amaro on my way out of town, on a nice…read moreSaturday morning. If you're unfamiliar with the area, as I was, it's hard to find, but it's definitely a hidden gem. It's located within a beautiful brick shopping area, surrounded by other places to eat & shop, but it's in a cove area which leads to a courtyard. Again, hidden gem. It's so cute & cozy. There are 2 tables inside, and a few outside, which would be perfect on a nice day. The service is great, seems to a family run business. Everything looks soooooo delicious, it was very hard to decide. I narrowed it down to a small Lobster Tail pastry, which is essentially a deliciously stuffed croissant with Italian sweet cream (my guess) with a strawberry on top. It was the best pastry I've had in a long time. I also ordered the carrot cake, which is a favorite of mine, and it was good, not the best ever, but it's ok, the Lobster Tail made everything ok. Lastly, I had the Biscoff Latte. As you know, you'll see either a Biscoff or a Cookie Butter Latte everywhere you go these days. This was my third go at a variation & maybe my favorite. They have tons of yummy pastries and a great selection of cakes. I'll definitely be back.

I saw that it was listed on a sign at 101 W bldg but when I called to ask how to enter. The guy…read moretold me it was inside the building twice. Obviously I already knew this but I asked him how does the public get in and he mumbled something and hung up on me. Disappointing since I just returned from Italy and solely interested in Italian bakeries, Italian restaurants and Italian delis. I will cross this one my list

What a wonderful gem tucked in the corner. The store has a bright and lively vibe, and definitely…read morelove the sliding glass doors that let me see how the delicious goodies are made. There are so many great options, and every item is fresh and tasty!!! Definitely try the mousse items - both the bear and the lemon are great choices. Also can't go wrong with the danishes. The puff is so airy and each layer is distinct in each bite - this is when we know why we drove all the way to a French bakery. The staff is very polite and helpful. There was an internet hiccup that morning so our sandwich order didn't go through to the kitchen in time. The staff offered a complementary macaroon due to the slightly longer wait (we're eating the whole time anyway so it's honestly not a huge deal), and the sandwich is worth the wait. It's a wonderful experience - will definitely go back for the goodies and support a local business :)

Great little hidden gem. I don't drink coffee but it…read moresmelled wonderful. Friendly staff, the pastries all looked amazing. Mostly tables for 2 but has space inside and out.

Really enjoyed my visit here. The location is great, with plenty of parking, which makes stopping…read moreby easy. The space itself has a really cool industrial vibe and offers lots of seating both inside and outside, making it a great spot to hang out or get some work done. Their menu has a lot of great options, including seasonal drinks. I tried the Split Decision latte and loved that it wasn't overly sweet, it had a great balance of flavor. The breakfast burrito was also fantastic and made for a really satisfying meal. Overall, a great coffee shop with a welcoming atmosphere, good food, and well-crafted drinks.

Platform Coffee is for sure one of my favorite coffee shops! I love the food options because they…read morehave great breakfast items and great lunch items. Recently I went for a meeting and tried their avo toast and yogurt bowl. Both were delicious and different. As simple as avo toast seems...a good amount of places don't get it right. But Platform is now my fav avo toast in the city. The bread was crunchy but not too hard and everything was so flavorful and paired well. The avocado was perfect too! The yogurt bowl was simple yet delish!!! On another trip I tried one of their matcha drinks and really enjoyed it too. I never have an issue with parking or finding a spot to sit.

What a pleasant experience! I thoroughly enjoyed everything I ate . Leading things off was the…read moreavocado toast with a side of salmon to create an imitation lox on bagel sorta experience . It worked out beautifully and it was very filling . I thought the sliced avocado along with the balsamic on the arugula all worked really well on the crisp bread . The hazelnut latte was just as rich and amazing. I also tried two pastries , their scones which had contained three different fresh fruits (apricots , blueberry and I forgot the last thing ) and each bite was orgasmic . So too was their bread pudding with the blueberry compote . Many of their other pastries looked really inviting . Hopefully I can try more of their offerings soon as this was a home run !

So disappointing. To say the least…read more My turkey sandwich was somehow $20....and since when does nothing come with a side anymore...? It was $1 to add lettuce (since the sandwich seemed bare bones) and see photo for the tiny piece that was given.... The bread was soft and mushy, as was the old tomato on it :( the whole thing was almost inedible. The salmon toast was a little bit better. It looked like everything was just kind of thrown on there, but much more flavor than the sandwich. Service was good. Everyone I spoke to was really friendly. But unfortunately, that's the only good thing I have to say about this place..... Small sammies. No side. Large price tag.

Daily Rituals is located in such an unexpected spot! It is such a hidden gem! It's a pretty large…read morespace with comfortable seating in both the front and the back. They host plenty of events, like live music, and even have a small stage. In addition to coffee, they sell a wide selection of wines, snacks, and various seltzers. They also feature art on the walls for sale! They have fun seasonal drinks, we tried the Dubai Chocolate Latte and the Chocolate Covered Strawberry Latte. Both were great, not overly sweet, with the coffee flavor still coming through. They also have matcha and a variety of other teas. The vibe was super calm with a great playlist, and the staff was very friendly. I definitely need to come back to hang out for the day and maybe get some work done!

The coffee's are super duper good! I doordashed them this whole week for my morning dose of coffee…read moreand was 10/10 every time! Love the protein options as well as the lions mane option. The hazelnut syrup is delicious and always was prepared quickly! They even have a canning option which is so cool! Would definitely recommend!!