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    The Hobbyist

    4.5 (225 reviews)
    Closed 8:30 am - 6:00 pm
    Updated 1 month ago

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    Moderate noise
    Good for working
    Outdoor seating

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    Francine G.

    I had 10 hours to spend in Charlotte & this spot kept coming up as a must try for coffee - so glad I did!! Their Vanilla Flat White was smooth & creamy and the cheddar scone was the perfect treat to accompany it. Great prices especially for the area too! The baristas were kind and there's plenty of indoor/outdoor seating so perfect for getting some work done or just hanging out for a while to catch up with friends. They also serve wine!

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    Deedrah B.

    Love exploring my new home and glad that this spot is very close! Came here on Saturday around 7pm for a first date and it was the perfect spot! Great ambiance, service, and plenty of menu and seating options! This place extends further back than you would expect. There are a few seats upfront, a great bottle selection in the middle, and more seating further back, plus a few outdoor spots available. We opted for cocktails the first round- men and their old fashioned ha! And I got the classic espresso martini. Next round we enjoyed a glass of bubbles- very fun glassware (see pics), just adds to the experience/environment. I will definitely be back for more tasty libations and maybe just a quick cup of joe on the way to work! @azfitfoodfun

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    Ellie T.

    Visiting my sister in Charlotte and she took us to the Hobbyist! Such a cool vintage looking coffee shop with alc beverages and food. Tons of ample seating at the bar as well as comfy leather couches. The people there were super kind and helpful with explaining some of the flavors. Would deff come again.

    I think this is the lavender latter
    Kyshia M.

    Their coffee is good! I can't remember which latte I had, I think it was lavender, but it was nice and I love foam art so that gave me all the reason to return. They had some cookies by the register and I'm glad I grabbed one for later because it was super good! I think it was a lemon raspberry cookie made by a local company.

    Iris D.

    Absolutely obsessed with this place. The vibe is perfect. Low-moderate lightning, with a nice mix of eclectic vintage and modern-industrial style. Delicious hot and iced latte, delicious breakfast burrito, fantastic music playlist, and great customer service. Lots of different options for seating as well as some outdoor seating. I will be back often.

    Jeanne-Marie D.

    This is a very cute café with a lot to offer. I stopped in on a Saturday afternoon and the space is large enough for people to do personal work and socialize at tables and the coffee bar. The spot also has a small wine section to browse which is a popular feature I've noticed throughout Charlotte. I got an iced vanilla latte with oat milk and it perfectly hit the spot. I love when the café's I go to offer coffee's which genuinely taste like coffee and do what they're intended to do--wake you the F up. We didn't linger here long but the whole vibe was very friendly and it definitely gave the impression of being a popular spot for locals. This is officially one of my new favorite coffee spots when I come through Charlotte.

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    Megan L.

    one of the best coffee spots in charlotte! i got the brown butter rosemary latte (hot) and my friend got the black walnut latte which has recently become her go-to. vibes are great - love the amount and various types of seating from couches to bar seating to regular tables. love that they also sell wine - huge selection and well-curated in my opinion.

    Mocha Latte
    Gagan J.

    Great place in the Noda area for a quick coffee stop! It also has a wide collection of local brews and wine, so if you are a person who enjoys these, definitely check it out! The staff are friendly and helpful! Would recommend to visit at least once.

    Latte & cappuccino
    Taylor L.

    My favorite coffee shop walking distance from noda. The latte and cappuccino are always incredible and perfect place to relax or work for a few hours.

    Black Walnut Latte
    Judy B.

    Delicious Chai Latte and Black Walnut Latte. Not too sweet, just right. We also had a slice of vegan banana chocolate chip bread, tasty! Order at the bar - they served part of the order to the table and part was called out and had to be picked up at the counter. We noticed a bunch of people with their laptops so it looks like a popular place to sit and work while enjoying a drink or snack.

    Decaf vanilla latte with oat milk
    Ashley F.

    This was my first time back here in years. I thoroughly enjoyed it this visit. I came by with a friend to catch up over coffee, it was late in the day so I decided to get their decaf lavender latte. It was as beautiful as it was delicious. I also ordered a topo chico. We sat outside on this gorgeous day, until it got too chilly and we moved inside. Their inside area is super cute with funky seating and long couch type chairs. This was super fun and comfortable. It's shared sitting style so there were some folks sitting nearby that we didn't know and it was so intimate you couldn't even tell. There was a really great musician playing the guitar and singing live. They were doing an amazing job with various genres and music selections. It really helped to create a ice vibe. We stayed here for like 3 hours. It was a great time!

    Karina T.

    I love coming here to work! They play great music, there's coffee, wine/beer, and they have live music on certain nights. They also sell wine and have have other beverages in a friegue to talk. There is also merch. The staff is always helpful and great with recommendations. The atmosphere is calming. There is indoor and outdoor seating.

    Mimosa
    Rose G.

    I love this place so much. I've visited here multiple times over the years when I've come to visit my sis, but I'm here for a bit now, and I've loved the service, ambiance, and taste of my drinks and food (yummy pastries) whenever I come here. So, this is def my go-to place for mimosas and getting some work done, particularly on the weekends. It's awesome that (at least currently) they have a deal of $3 mimosas on Sundays. Will keep me coming on Sundays, because I def only came back on Sunday because I was there Saturday (will make this my weekend place if they keep this up). Plus their coffee is so yummy and worth stopping by for on the weekdays. You can work on what you need to and grab a coffee or something, and no one will bother you other than to check if you need anything once in a while. Make this your go-to work place if you are more of a nomad like I am currently! Great coffee and pastries and reliable wifi! Also, the service has been nothing but great. Every person I've dealt with has been nothing but kind, and honestly, a lot of them go a little over the top of what they have to. Many times they bring my drink directly to me even though they could just call my drink order from the bar. And they have a very fair proportion of sparkling wine to orange juice at this place. My number one irritation with mimosas is when they are mostly orange juice, and this place is not like that at all. You will get a fair proportion of wine and orange juice in your mimosa that makes this place worth coming back to again and again. For ambiance, it's mostly pretty quiet, which is great for working. When it's at its busiest, it can get a little louder, but I always bring my Bose quiet comfort headphones in when that happens. It honestly only seems to happen during the busiest times that you can see on Google (e.g., today on a Sunday, it's been busiest from about 2:30 PM to currently 4:42 PM), but I've had a grand time still, particularly with my headphones. But even when I don't wear my headphones, you can always sit closer to the back where people usually don't sit. It's much quieter there. Overall, such a lovely place to get some work done or read, get some coffee or mimosas, and just chill with a relaxed feeling that you're so very welcome here. Come and stop by!

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    Is the age requirement 21 at all times?

    No all ages are welcome anytime !

    Can't wait to try out the Hobbyist! Are there any vegan options for food?

    Hey! We typically have vegan muffins, breads, kronuts, and will start carrying select options from Chef Joya (vegan chef) like her famous Mac n cheese as soon as this weekend!

    Do you serve any decaf coffee beverages?

    Hi! We can always do decaf pour overs and drip coffee and usually all of our espresso drinks as well, currently our decaf espresso grinder is getting serviced so the decaf espresso drinks are temporarily unavailable. Thank you!

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