came in from out of town. I am somewhere between a 3 and 4 star. coffee was ok. food was ok. so ordered the avocado toast and the breakfast sandwich. the were out of something - think it was the tomato and just simply just served. the amount of avocado on it was about a 1/4 of a small avocado. i did go back and they first explained, "oh, yeah, we ran out"... not cool... and they looked at the amount of avocado and said "oh, yeah that should probably be more". i think the bread was more of like daves killer bread - kinda multigrain toast. i would think for the 11 or 12 bucks, you would get like a nice thick piece of sourdough or something that toasts up nicely - this was a little floppy and limp. read more

So expensive. However, I clearly keep coming back. Not great vibes for focusing on work on a Sunday afternoon. However, good for this on other days. Service remains standard. Flavor is solid but not the best I've ever had. read more

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Relaxed, clean ambiance. Quiet enough to read or be on a meeting or have a quiet conversation. The almond croissant was tasty and paired with a cappuccino. This was a great morning break from routine. read more

Undercurrent Coffee - Almond croissant and cappuccino - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

Undercurrent never disappoints! Came by the other day for breakfast and a coffee -- I just love how many unique options they have on their menu (for example, I had avocado toast topped with a poached egg and "The Gingey" iced latte, which was perfectly spiced and flavorful). The staff and vibe are always great too. Love this place!!! read more

Undercurrent Coffee - Avocado toast, "The Gingey" iced latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

I met some friends here on Sunday around 10am for a coffee and quick bite. My friends had already ordered and settled at a picnic table by the time I got there, but I got in line right away because it was steadily growing. It's a cute spot with lots of tables and seating, and I think outlets, for getting some work done or just hanging out and reading etc. The line moved pretty fast so I didn't have to wait too long to order my hot drip with caramel sauce and baceon egg and cheese breakfast sandwich. We sat outside where they had some live music going on (we had to move a little further away because the music was good but definitely a bit too loud). I enjoyed my coffee and sandwich. Perfect kickstart to my day. The sandwich was a little on the smaller side, so value wise, maybe not the greatest. Flavor, quality, and overall atmosphere of the place though were definitely on point and I could see myself coming back during the week sometime to get a little work done here. @azfitfoodfun read more

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Undercurrent Coffee is so good. Their iced lattes are a perfect mix of strong and sweet and they are absolutely delicious. I am only giving 3 stars because I was really looking forward to the breakfast burrito but it just did not hit for me today. I'm hoping this was just a fluke and I will try it again, but there was entirely too much hot sauce on mine. It overtook the whole burritos flavor. I normally love hot sauce, but this was just a little much. Other than that, Undercurrent is amazing! read more

Undercurrent Coffee - Maple Latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

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This place is amazing. I've been coming to this coffee shop for the past 10 years every time I'm in town. The coffee is fantastic, the area around the shop is nice to walk around a bit and the food is FANTASTIC. The avacado toast is one of my favorites in the states. If there was anything negative to say it would simply be that it can be a bit crowded and it can be tough to find a place for a group to sit inside. Other than that it's a 10 out of 10 for me. read more

I still cannot get that orange pistachio latte out of my head. It's one of the best flavored (or dessert, if you will) lattes that I've ever had! I just spied the winter drinks menu and I know where I'll be next time I'm back in Charlotte in December. Undercurrent affords a great place to work during the day as there's plenty of seating (and yes, it does get crowded), expertly-crafted drinks and food (a few more vegan food options would make Undercurrent tops in my Charlotte world). While I love a dark vibey coffeehouse vibe, there's something to be said for a bright space with tons of natural light. It's an inspiring environment! read more

Undercurrent is a cute little shop nestled in Charlotte. My friend and I visited on a Saturday morning, we easily found free parking in the lot about a block away but noticed it tends to get filled by 10am. There is parking along the street as well. This is a great place to get a yummy drink and walk around the neighborhood or visit a few shops. When we went it was extremely busy and since the shop is rather small we decided not to stay and sit down. The coffee was yummy not amazing and one latte will cost around $8. If you are going for the experience of getting to spend quality time with a loved one then I would recommend but I wouldn't come everyday. read more

Undercurrent Coffee - Enjoying a cinnamon roll latte while walking around - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

I came here for a quick pick-me-up while I was in the area. I ordered it via the Odeko app, and it was ready when I arrived. The decor is bright and airy, with lots of natural light from the large windows. This makes it the perfect place to work or relax without feeling vitamin D-deprived. They also have a nice outdoor seating area, which would be excellent in warmer weather. In typical fashion, I ordered a hot oat milk matcha and opted to add their brown sugar vanilla syrup. Their matcha is mild and smooth and compliments the creamy oat milk. The brown sugar vanilla flavor is very subtle, and I didn't notice it much, which was good for me because I am not into sweet drinks; however, if you are, you've been warned. Overall, it was a great experience. I recommend this location right in the heart of Plaza Midwood for a nice coffee vibe. read more

Undercurrent Coffee - Matcha Latte with Oatmilk and Vanilla Brown Sugar Syrup To Go - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

checked out Under Current Coffee in Plaza Midwood after seeing it listed on Axios Charlotte's IG as one of the top 10 coffee shops for remote work--and I totally see why. The space is well thought out, with multiple seating options to fit whatever vibe you're going for. Whether it's high tops, dining-room-style tables, cozy couches for a conversation or date, or two-seater benches along the back wall, there's a spot for everyone. Plus, they've got plenty of outdoor seating if you want some fresh air. I started my morning with a caramel latte with oat milk, and it did not disappoint. I also had a simple egg and cheese sandwich on a brioche bun. Though it was on the smaller side, it was surprisingly filling. Service was smooth, and the setup at the counter makes it easy to order and wait without feeling cramped--even during busy times. One thing to note: if you're looking for a quiet spot, this might not be your place. It's lively, with a good mix of conversations and the occasional loud Zoom call in the background. The crowd is diverse in age, but most working folks seem to fall in the 25-45 range. I visited on a Wednesday, but I'm curious to see how the vibe shifts on weekends. The only downside? Paid parking with a 3-hour limit, which could be a factor in how often I return. But overall, it was a great experience--definitely worth the visit if you need a work spot or just want a good coffee in a lively setting. read more

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Great place to do schoolwork, had a bar in the back with comfortable enough chairs to stay for hours. Small and quaint. The wrap was great. The tea was served nicely. I will go back. read more

Undercurrent Coffee - Spinach breakfast wrap - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

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An incredible place. Amazing music. Great food. Awesome service and a good vibe. I love coming here to work read more

Undercurrent Coffee - Menu - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

Undercurrent has mastered the art of crafting exceptional specialty coffee. I really like that you can brace yourself for a surprise with their seasonal flavor coffees like rosemary honey, white choc orange pistachio or black forest. And as for the food, while their Avocado Toast with poached egg is a solid choice, it's their seasonal goat milk yogurt bowl that stole my heart. The blend of neutral sour yogurt, orange zest, spiced turmeric coconut cream, crunchy buckwheat, and walnuts creates an impressive combination of flavors. I enjoyed every spoon of this heavenly delicious yogurt. The food is also extremely instagramable. The place has a modern, spacious, and comfortable atmosphere. Even though finding a seat inside can be a challenge because people work there, the comfy couches and natural light make it a spot where I can just lose track of time. Highly recommend to visit! read more

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Super cute spot in downtown Charlotte. Parking was a little tough to find around the area but once you find one there is some cute areas to walk around and check out besides this coffee shop. When you wait in line make sure you take a look too at their seasonal specials on their counter because some of them were more unique than what is written on the big board! The drinks were well decorated and ended up sitting outside with it and enjoyed the weekend weather! Definitely would go back for a drink just wish it was a little bit less expensive for the quality of the drink it was a little bit overpriced in my opinion. read more

Undercurrent Coffee - matcha latte lavender latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

Under current has great, fresh coffee. The breakfast sandwich was good. On a weekend day it was very busy and hard to find a table. read more

Undercurrent Coffee - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

Cute spot, trendy blues, lots of seating, and nice staff, when weather's good, would love to be out on patio. Downsides; Music arguably too loud to work effectively even with headphones on it's audible. Hard surfaces of space also bounce conversations so you can hear almost anything happening, and due to music volume, people forced to converse at louder volume. Espresso shot pulled too fast, resulting in burnt flavor of latte which could be tasted through, which is impressively bad-- likely not a standard, but this should be something of importance for a coffee shop. Additionally they do not take cash, but have a cash tip jar, interesting flex. read more

Undercurrent Coffee - Latte which will be thrown away, because not Bueno. - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

Omg, fantastic food here, but the incredibly long wait was a detractor. Just incrediblyyyyyyy long. What is going on. Love the concept tho. Please check them out. read more

Undercurrent is incredible. It's found its way up my list of face Charlotte coffee shops. They take their coffee seriously, and I've never had a bad drink. I've had several seasonal lattes (always good), cold brew, drip - it's all excellent! The food is always good too. I can't recommend this place enough! read more

Super chill spot to hangout at or get some work done at - very mellow (not super chaotic) ambiance The baristas are super friendly too and can make a lot of customizations to your drinks if you ask nicely Pretty rich coffee, not overly sweet. Definitely get a chocolate chip cookie (they are to die for!) and ask if they can warm it up for you too Parking situation is not ideal though, need to find street parking Have a few tables in the back but mostly just couch seating read more

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Here is one more Charlotte area coffee shop crossed off my now long list of places to try. Cute coffee shop with nice inside and outside seating. A lot of people inside working peacefully while enjoying their coffee. I got a the seasonal Black Forest Latte Iced with Oatmilk. It was delicious it just needed a little more cherry flavor. It was still very delicious though. The prices are the same as the other coffee shops to me. I paid $8.00 for my latte. They have multiple locations in Charlotte. So this is a must try for coffee lovers. read more

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Exactly what I'm looking for when I'm visiting some place new and want that coffee culture vibe that you can't quite put a finger on but you all know what I'm talking about. That and a delicious coffee drink, of course. Well my friends, I found it here. Thanks to a quick search on Yelp, that is! I walked up to find a welcoming building buzzing with neighbors chatting and friends and family gathering. Outside it looks a little old and grungy but on the inside it is modern and bright. There's a small menu to your right of the counter and behind you'll see their staff bustling away at work. There's also tons of seating surrounding it and it goes rather far back. I loved that they had a bar and tables but also couches and lounge like areas. As for coffee/drinks/food, I ordered their seasonal maple matcha and the BF ordered a mocha and quiche. We both agreed that the matcha was the best of the two, it was amazing. I would come back for this drink. With family living down the street, I know I will and I'll look forward to it. Next time I'll get food! read more

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We found this coffee shop while visiting Charlotte and I'm so glad that we did! Very chill vibes and a friendly staff. I got one of their seasonal lattes (Black Forest with spiced cherry syrup & mocha), a muffin, and probably the best breakfast sandwich I've ever had, which I neglected to take a picture of, but it was the made with locally-sourced ingredients, which I added bacon and avocado to. A large space with comfy areas to sit and a lot of table space to do work, if needed. I'll definitely be back when visiting the Queen City! read more

Undercurrent Coffee - Seasonal Black Forest latte and a chocolate muffin with cherries - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

I really enjoyed working at this coffee shop! They had plenty of seating indoors, along with a cute outdoor patio, and friendly service. I ordered the barista's recommended honey cinnamon matcha drink and loved it. Also liked the extra touch of using a metal straw. Will definitely come back to have a nice drink and get some work done. read more

Undercurrent Coffee - Honey Cinnamon Matcha - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

Mid coffee, slow service, very chaotic inside, very little space. Coffee is not worth the wait.

We stopped into Undercurrent Coffee in Optimist Hall on our way home from Charlotte on Sunday morning and it was the perfect start to the day. Optimist Hall is usually pretty crowded so I'm glad this spot opens super early so we could beat the masses. I love anything chocolate and brown sugar related so I was thrilled to see the sea salt mocha and brown sugar vanilla lattes on the menu. I got one of each and my husband and I split. DELICIOUS! I love a coffee that has flavor but isn't too sweet and this one delivered. The size was also perfect - not too much but just enough. We did notice while waiting on our coffees that they have a small breakfast menu that looks enticing - next time we are in the area we would love to try one of these to accompany our coffee. The staff was precise and swift in their receiving our order and delivery of the coffees - Like a well oiled machine! We appreciate their hard work in getting our morning started off on the right foot! read more

Undercurrent Coffee - Front counter - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

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Everything is great here!!!!! Wish we lived closer so we could become regulars. They are so kind and seem to love their jobs.

This shop is a nice little place to get coffee! I would definitely go in to get work done! I got their sandwich it is on the smaller side! I also got a cookie and it was really good! I got a lavender latte and it was very good! I think this is a place I wouldn't go if you're super hungry but if you want to get out and go somewhere during the day I would say it's perfect!! Nice people as well!! read more

Undercurrent Coffee - Breakfast sandwich and lavender latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

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Amazing place! Came for the first time on a Sunday late morning. The place was busy, but there was enough indoor seating. The atmosphere was nice for an informal coffee chat, and the brown sugar vanilla latte was amazing. The only improvement I see is that the place could've been cleaner. The tables I sat at weren't fully clean. read more

Undercurrent Coffee - Brown sugar vanilla latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

This Place is awesome! but DOGS INSIDE?! No Thanks! Will never be back So Unsanitary where People eat and Drink! He put a blanket under, but that does Not help! People have asthma and allergies Dogs poop carry germs that make people sick and some types of bacteria, viruses, parasites, and fungi that pets can carry can make people sick though a bite or scratch, or if someone has contact with an animal's waste, saliva, or dander. You can catch anything from dogs from dog dander are E. coli and Salmonella, both of which can lead to hospitalization and be fatal. ***Find this info in Nc Regulations amendments to Food Code stating, Dogs and cats are physically restrained, and do not pass through any indoor areas of the food establishment. I have nothing against dogs, but Please keep them Outside! read more

Undercurrent Coffee - DOGS INSIDE! SO UNSANITARY! - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

Perfect cup of coffee and yummy grits bowl. Servers couldn't be nicer. I'll be back!

Overall, 5/5 stars. There is plenty of seating - a mix of small and large tables, high top and bar tables, and couches. There is also outside seating. Note: depending on the day/time, it can get crowded. The menu has a variety of traditional coffee/tea items as well as food options. I've heard great things about all of the coups, bagels, and avocado toast. I usually take headphones when visiting coffee shops because the music selection can sometimes be distracting/unpleasant, but there was no need for them hear. The music was loud enough to enjoy the tunes, but not so loud that I couldn't concentrate. I enjoyed the playlist, even Shazamming some of the tunes that I heard. As soon as I walked in, I was greeted by staff. I ordered a matcha latte with almond milk... Delicious! The only downside was parking. When I arrived, there weren't anymore spots on the street so I paid to park in the parking lot ($10 for 3 hours). However, with my experience, it was worth it. This cute coffee shop in the Plaza Midwood neighborhood will definitely see me again. read more

Undercurrent Coffee - Matcha Latte with almond milk - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

Waited over 30 mins for a breakfast sandwich on a Saturday. I would recommend NOT ordering food for here. Order to go and you might be served quicker. read more

Popped in on a lazy afternoon and Josh and Harrison were so sweet and knowledgeable! They were very helpful and kind. The café has lots of places to sit and work or get cozy and read a book, the coffee is interesting and delicious! It has a a very comfortable, cool neighborhood vibe. The building is also Wheelchair accessible with a comfortable ramp and an entryway that isn't too bumpy. I don't recall any grab bars in the bathroom but it was very spacious. read more

Undercurrent Coffee - Autumn sweater latte- so good! - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

Minimal food options but the avo toast looked great. Delicious latte and they had a few fun flavors to choose from. It's a cute neighborhood that makes for a nice stroll pre/post coffee. Great vibes inside to get work done or study and tons of natural light read more

Undercurrent Coffee - Two lattes - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

Excellent seasonal lattes and friendly baristas. Why four stars? The cashier saw me and a few others in line. He decided to ignore us without saying anything and continued to brew coffee. Common sense would've been to take the orders of the few customers waiting in line first, especially since they do have an espresso machine for other drinks. I ended up walking out of line to grab something else first, then swung by to order a coffee on my way out. read more

The space inside is nice, decided to stop by on a Wednesday afternoon and order their seasonal lavender brown sugar latte. The latte had no syrup flavor at all and tasted very burnt and milky. Honestly would not recommend, especially for the high price. read more

I love that they actually have a cortado on the menu. Some places can still make one when it's not on the menu but they actually have it listed. Awesome. A cortado is half espresso and half steamed (not foamed) milk. That makes it different than a latte and a cappuccino. I find the flavor to be richer and tastier. UC has reopened the inside seating area with optional distancing. When I stopped in today, they have "clean/dirty" signs on the tables, a plexiglass partition at the register and a cash-only policy. Masks are required at all times except when actively eating or drinking. I stayed long enough to enjoy my coffee, try to do some laptop stuff, and then departed. Great coffee, great COVID protocols, comfy seating area. Wifi was iffy, but there were power outlets available if you need to recharge. [Round number review 14500 overall, 1827 of 2020, number 2750 in North Carolina.] read more

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I really enjoyed my coffee here. The atmosphere is so welcoming and it was filled with friendly people. I had an oat milk chai latte that really hit the spot. There was a fair amount of spice in the latte which I like. I also ordered the $6 breakfast sandwich (it is an up charge to add bacon, which I did not). The pictures are deceiving, but this delicious sandwich was really a slider. I mean it was tiny!! I don't mind smaller portions but I wish I had known before hand because otherwise I would have ordered differently. I was still hungry when I left. That being said.. the sandwich was really flavorful and the broccolini was an excellent texture addition. The eggs were very fluffy as well. read more

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Love that they did latte art :) people were super friendly and welcoming! Also they were playing the Halloween peanuts music so 10/10 all around read more

Undercurrent Coffee - Grits bowl with poached egg - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

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