A local business owner and a staple of Waxhaw. Coffee, friendly folks, and occasionally a train.read more

Service: fair Coffee: had (much) better…read moreEnvironment: outdated, worn Location: good Parking: good Prices: ridiculous.

Phenomenal coffee shop dedicated to coffee and community! My friend and I chose this charming…read morebistro as the half way between Charlotte and Columbia, SC. The place was beyond our wildest dreams! It was beautiful with thoughtful seating arrangements that included leather chairs and velvet couches. And the coffee drinks were the best we have had, far better than anything I ever had at any chain (you know who I mean!) The service was wonderful and kind and the owner shared that the name, Borboleta, was her pet name, which means butterfly in Portuguese. I really wish this was close to me in Pennsylvania. I will aim to return here again! And you should too!

I love this little place. The coffee is always amazing and the service is always great. The place…read moreis quaint and nicely decorated! You should give it a try!

Was visiting family during Memorial Day weekend, and we met up with a friend in town at this lovely…read moreTurkish Cafe in the university area of Charlotte, NC. Loved the vibe and the decor. It's a very happening spot for young and old, families and friends, people looking to work, and others just there to chill and relax. The line was out the door for the duration of my time there, but do not let that deter you. They have ample space to handle the crowd and it's well staffed with people constantly walking around helping and answering questions. Service is fast and everyone is so nice. They have a variety of seating arrangements which makes it great for large or small groups. This may sound like a lot is going on, and it is...but at the same time it's very relaxing and chill. You place your order at the counter and I'm telling you, they have a great variety to choose from. My party shared some chicken flatbread, a Caprese style appetizer(not its name), and sweet potato cheesecake. Whe all enjoyed some coffee made to order for our liking. We even ordered some pistachio and dubai chocolate desserts to go. Everything was superb! We sat and talked for hours and just soaked in the environment. I had such a great experience and I'm really looking forward to dining here again.

This is my "GO-TO" spot whenever I'm entertaining out of town guests or just a meetup with local…read morefriends. I've been for morning coffee when it's not as busy and late at night weekends during it's busiest times. Finding a parking space is challenging, especially on weekends. But once you step inside Vavela's you forget all about that because the vibe catches you instantly. The music, upbeat yet relaxing, transports you to another place and time. As soon as the doors open it's impressive! Seating is welcoming and abundant, be it at a table, on sofas or a grouping of comfortable chairs. When you walk up to the counter to order they have all of their drinks and deserts chilling and on display. And there are a lot of them! I don't know if they are made from scratch or premade, but I've had about 6 different kinds and each one was better than the next. All delicious! On my last visit we got our coffees, shared chicken flatbread, a tomatoe/cheese appetizer and sweet potato cheesecake and EVERYTHING was delicious!!!! They always have a lot of servers and they bring your order to your table. Because it stays busy I notice they have to constantly be on top of cleaning the tables and floors and often people will grab a seat before the staff has a chance to clean the area. But they overall do a good job staying on top of it. I highly recommend Vavela for a group meeting, or if alone, bring your laptop, your studies and get some work done while grabbing a bite to eat...and a Latte.

I've been a regular for years and this team makes the highest quality pastries and breads I have…read moreever had in my life. Made with care and creativity and zero processed junk. The staff is always great - and grab a coffee too! Local brews and homemade syrups! This place is cozy, authentic, and the best weekend outing for my family.

As an avid home baker and lover of all things local, this place has everything I want in a local…read morebakery. Well-crafted, naturally leavened breads and pastries w/ a rustic twist, exceptional service, delicious local coffee and all of the good vibes. I recently visited and picked up some pastries - a croissant, a pain au chocolat, and my fave: a kouign- amann. You know how your chocolate croissant never has enough chocolate? Virtuoso serves up the right balance of flaky, buttery, crackly pastry w/ a nice thin layer of chocolate that covers the entire base of the pastry - perfection! These aren't croissants are airy and light as they should be. Now to my fave - the kouign-amann with a twist. A buttery toasty laminated pastry similar to croissant but and filled with a creamy not-to-sweet egg custard that will make you swoon! It's like if a a kouign-amann and a Portuguese pastel-de-nata had a baby! #IYKYK They have a great variety of sourdough breads including baguettes, country loaves and some made with locally-milled whole grains. The coffee is locally roasted Enderly coffee. The record player spins cool tunes and the good vibes are off the charts. What a blessing to have this place in our backyard. Runs don't walk, y'all.

Coffee was great. Avocado Toast was delicious. I met the owners who were both working behind the…read morecounter- they both seem like sweet and wonderful people. I'm rooting for this business and plan to come back as much as possible.

I stopped in here for the first time and I loved it! The atmosphere was perfect and I appreciated…read morethe multiple seating options. The coffee prices were very reasonable and there were a wide variety of flavors. The staff was very friendly and greeted me when I arrived and left. 10/10 recommend!

This is a great casual place to go…read more Brazilian pastries great for a good breakfast. Empanadas kind of pastries. Decent sweet pastries as well. Service was very good and food was fresh. Good for going for a quick improvised bite

Just visited for the first time and will definitely be back! My husband said it's the most…read moreauthentic Brazilian food he's had since he lived in São Paulo. The owner was so welcoming. Don't miss the passion fruit mousse, the corn cake and the pasteis!

This is my number one choice for coffee in Monroe! It definitely beats Alice Jules and La Vida…read moreMocha, and the people are super friendly! They aren't your traditional coffee shop since they have the consignment store, but it's pretty decent!

Fantastic local coffee spot! This is a thrift shop with a coffee bar up front. I was told the…read moreproceeds are given to a local children's home. Public service employees and military can stop in for a free coffee beverage. Location is clean, quiet, and is staffed by super sweet ladies. They sell a wide variety of items. Great little local secret!

Qahwah House was such a cool coffee shop! As a history and coffee nerd, I can honestly say that I…read morethink that this was the first time that a coffee shop made me smarter. That's because they had a huge map outlining the historical trade routes that coffee beans were transported on, as well as an homage to some of the patrons of coffee cultivation. They backed up these historical displays with great customer service, a solid cup of coffee, and a truly mesmerizing ambiance. I've been to so many coffee shops in my life, and Qahwah House was the first time, if not ever, then definitely in a long time, that I felt like I experienced something unique. I loved it. Overall, I loved Qahwah House, and I'll assuredly be back as soon as I can. I'd also recommend it to anybody looking for something new to experience!

Had a really great first experience here - great drinks and service - but they fell through…read morerecently. They had staff in training that didn't quite know how to take orders or make the drinks - so, my order was almost incorrect, and my drink came out much different than the first time. I was disappointed as I loved the iced Yemini latte, but I'm not sure if I can get it again. Drinks are also very expensive.