I love breakfast here and heard from owner she's from Buffalo, NY. Today I ordered Beef on Weck…read moretakeout. No Weck. Toasted White Bread with Caraway Seeds sprinkled on it. I went back to online ordering and it says whole wheat. Either way, not enough meat on that to justify a $14 sandwich.

Food cooked to order "fresh" and served hot. I spend time there with a coffee waiting for my…read moregroomer and everything I've tried is excellent and carefully prepared

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.

Went for a special afternoon tea, but unfortunately probably ranks last on places I've ever done…read morehigh tea. It is a claustrophobic space and too much going on. They need to reduce and clean...especially the bathroom full of hanging clothes. There were items on the menu that were not available, but overall the tea part was fine (they just took a while to bring out sugar, milk etc. that you'd expect to come with it). The most disappointing part was that I'd assumed since it was a cafe that there would be fresh pastries or other items homemade on the tea platters. The scones seemed fresh, but a lot of the other appetizer items looked like the frozen hors d'oeuvres from Costco or something, which was super sad. Overall, I would have expected more for the price and the non-optional $20 gratuity.

A heartbreaking disappointment. I was so excited for this experience. I tried hard to enjoy it…read more It's Valentine's Day and I am being treated to lunch. This never happens to me. I love French inspired cuisine. I have traveled across France. We hosted a French exchange student for a year. I took French in school. This was meant to be a specialized gift for the occasion. The small seating area only had 10 tables tightly fitted into the back of the strip shopping center store. The decor was eclectic but overwhelming. It feels claustrophobic but clean. There were two servers tending to the dining room. They were friendly. There were mistakes on the special menu and they alerted of the issues. They had a special Valentines menu, a tea menu, and a dessert menu. The tea was good. They got it out in a reasonable time. The server brought me a smidge of honey. They had a decent selection of caffeine free teas. She took our food order the same time as our tea order. We sat at our table waiting for an hour before questioned the status of our meal. The table beside us was also becoming restless and tired of waiting. Finally the table beside us received his chicken salad sandwich. His date received my date's order ant took a bite. They resolved this by taking the plate from the incorrect table and gave it to my date AFTER it was touched! This left me sitting there with no food. My date finished her meal and I was still sitting there with nothing. I only ordered a salad topped with grilled chicken!!! After being there for one hour and fifty minutes they said the chicken was still not ready. They didn't charge if for our meal but I never received any food. Nothing. This was a well thought out special occasion that was ruined by an incompetent kitchen. It was a disaster. I left there and stopped by Jersey Mike's. Two hours of my life totally wasted.

Had a lovely brunch today at the Lowesville Cafe. It's spotlessly clean and smells like pancakes…read more Everyone we encountered working here was super friendly and helpful. I had The American: 2 eggs, 2 pieces of bacon, 2 hotcakes (mancakes? lol) and hash browns. Everything was cooked perfectly, especially the pancakes which smelled heavenly and were the best I've had in years. Hubby has The Meats omelette with toast and grits. It was stuffed full of meat & cheese and the grits were cooked well. For a Tuesday mid-morning, it was busy! Everyone was hustling and the food came out fast and fresh. We really enjoyed our visit and highly recommend this place to anyone passing through.

This is a fantastic diner. The coffee is flowing, the cakes are hot and fluffy, the egg omelettes…read moreare meaty and delicious!! The folks are just good ole folks, and they are open early. Great breakfast spot for the wife and I. Let's say compared to my previous breakfast place, I was thrilled they had real plates and forks. Fancy, high dollar breakfast for reasonable prices for reasonable folks. I'll be back, say hello, I'm the guy with a beard.

Very friendly workers and cute kitties. The play and sip…read morearea with the cats is spacious and offers a variety of toys and items to play with the cats. The cats are all sweet. You are able to adopt from here as well! Usually, local coffee shops do not always taste like other chain coffee shops, however i got a sugar free iced white mocha and it was a 10/10. I could not even tell it was sugar free at all. it was very good and sweet. Very good coffee for a really good price. The bathroom was kept clean as well as the entire facility.

We had a great experience at the Purrfect Pour Cat Cafe - Coffee and cat cuddles? What more could…read moreyou ask for! Their Facebook was promoting a ''meet the kitties" event on a Saturday, and we booked tickets easily using their website. During our visit, Jessica introduced us to the process and the kitties. She was so sweet and gave insight on their various personalities. We learned that they work with Angels to the Animals as well. The cat room is intimate but spacious enough for a few different groups. They have tons of toys, enrichment items, even a kitty tv. We ordered coffee which she delivered right to us. They have lots of flavor options. I got a white mocha, yum! We ended up putting in an adoption application for a kitten, and got the call within a week that he was ready to bring home! Leslie, the owner, was wonderful to work with. He's an absolute doll and we couldn't be happier! Definitely recommend this cafe for a fun weekend activity... though you may end up with a cat even after one visit!

From a coffee perspective this is a 1 star but the staff is really nice! You can't even taste their…read moreespresso in the lattes, maybe they forgot to add it to mine. Also, got my dad a cup of medium roast and he said it's rough.

Better come by before Catawba blow up like everything around Lake Norman. Lennar is building new…read moreoverprice carboard housings 1/2 mile away. Right now you will experience warming service and great food and drinks. No problem with parking and price is very affordable for freshly cook food and bread. Breakfast English muffin is $5.50, Mcmuffin is $3.50. The $2 difference is worth it. bigger size, fresh, healthier. If I liven nearby I probably will come everyday. I am still surprise this exist in a small town. Love that they refurbish the use of old buildings. Sitting area is huge for a cafe, I think they host small gatherings sometimes which make sense. Downtown Catawba is very small but does provide a comfortable feeling. We'll see what happens in 10 year.

The food was quite good, I loved the tart cakes. Especially the Lemon Raspberry. The place also is…read morereally gorgeous and has a good welcoming vibe. I will say the workers did not seem like they wanted to work here, and were a little rude when we were trying to order. But other than that, this place is cute!

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!

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

10/10 i definitely recommend to anybody reading this…read more Everything was excellent, from the food- to the service and people, to the atmosphere. This is my new favorite cafe/coffee shop in Charlotte. This is a family owned establishment, and they are some of the nicest genuine people you'll meet. They truly treat you like family. And the FOOD?!!????...... Amazing. Genuine authentic Brazilian food, pastries and desserts, bread, etc etc. They also freshly squeeze juice which is amazing. So many healthy options here too. Like acai, so many fruit juices, smoothies, etc. Coffee is of course a 10/10 as well. In other words.... GO!!!!!