Undercurrent Coffee

I visited this coffee shop for an art show. It was my first time being at any Summit Coffee…read morelocation so I'm not sure how it is on an every day basis but I liked the artsy vibe that day. That particular day, I had a bad experience at another coffee shop after wasting money on an iced latte that was horrid. When I walked into Summit, I said to the barista, look I can't take another bad coffee, do I have to tell you I want it sweet in order to get an iced latte that isn't bitter? The barista took the time to speak with me regarding my experience and share how Summit makes their coffee and syrups. She even let me sample one. That resulted in a great experience as I purchased the enjoyable Birthday Cake Summit Special ($6.60). While this shop is far from my residence, I definitely will go back whenever I'm in the area.

Positive note: no extra charge for milk alternatives (almond and oat)…read more I came on a weekday morning and had no problem finding a park spot in front. I ordered quickly. Service was friendly and efficient. I got a large chai latte and peppermint tea which came out to about $10. The chai was ok.. it's a store bought mix that is on the sweeter and more mild side. I probably would not get this again and would order an espresso based latte instead (only because I like a strong chai and it's hard to adjust the flavor of a premade mix). Overall they seems to have a good variety of coffee based drinks to choose from. A few pastries available as well. The merch looked cute too!

1.4 mi•Villa Heights, NoDa

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The Hobbyist

4.5(227 reviews)

I have been really wanting to try this space as they have wine as well! Parking was very limited as…read morethe coffee shop shares a building with multiple other tenants making it hard to find a parking spot with all the action in the area. Prior to going here I looked up their menu on their website and IG trying to decide what I wanted to order. I decided on the ube vanilla latte but they did not have that on their menu as it's on the fall menu that drops in a week or so from now. I felt like there was quite a bit of false advertising going on. However, I did order a vanilla latte and it was really good! It tasted like a vanilla ice cream cone!

The Hobbyist is such a cute cafe! My boyfriend and I wanted to enjoy some coffee while getting some…read morework done, and we stumbled upon this spot. It has such a calm vibe with plenty of seating inside and some outdoors as well. I loved that they offer seasonal drinks alongside their classics and food options. We opted for a cortado, a vanilla lavender matcha, and a chicken chorizo breakfast burrito. Everything tasted delicious and was served fast. We sat for around an hour working on our laptops and weren't interrupted. There were people chatting as well, so it's a great space to do both. I absolutely loved the fact that you can get other drinks too, since they have a large selection of wines and seltzers. Everyone we talked with was super sweet--I can't wait to visit again!

Mimosa and donut

Sparkling water and blueberry almond pop tart

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Berry oat bar and mimosa

Haraz Coffee House

4.4(236 reviews)

0.4 mi

Their house latte with coconut milk was delicious, but the $10 price will prevent me from being a…read moreregula customer. I suggest they ditch the extra fancy black and gold to-go cups and offer more reasonable prices instead

I'm not drinking coffee these days, but that didn't stop me from checking out coffee shops. After…read moremy friend & I finished lunch, I still had plenty of time before my flight, which made this spot a good place to continue chatting & working. The decor is modern & chic with comfortable spots to settle in for work or visits with friends. There's free parking behind the building. Love: service (kind, helpful), dragon fruit refresher (sweet, refreshing as you'd guess)

Sitting area

Turkish coffee, Harazi Mufawar, spinach feta and something with thyme (they did not have name tags).

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Saffron latté

Qahwah House

4.8(57 reviews)

0.2 mi•Plaza Midwood

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!

I have been here a few times now. I enjoy their iced matcha drinks. This time I got the coconut and…read moreit was nice after dinner time. They open late. They also have snacks. I tried their pistachio.milk cake (i believe that was the name) and it was yummy. Another one tasted similar to a tres leches. I highly recommend those items. Service was fast you order with them and sit down until they buzz you. Parking is a little tough here as there lot is undergoing construction. There is street parking but weekends might be tough. It feels like another world when I sit enter this place and sit down. Nice place to hang out with friends and play board games or catch up.

Inside

Hazelnut dessert

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Turkish coffee

The Giddy Goat Coffee Roasters

4.5(222 reviews)

0.1 mi

The Giddy Goat is an absolute standout local coffee spot in Charlotte…read more Hands down, this is the best nitro cold brew coffee I've ever had--so good that I ended up ordering a second one. You can actually watch the nitro percolating and settling in the glass when it's poured, which is such a treat. To go with the coffee, I ordered the breakfast burrito and a chocolate pastry. The burrito was delicious and generous in size, served with a salsa that brought a great kick without being overbearing. The chocolate pastry was fresh, flaky, and hit the spot. Service from the staff on the first floor was attentive and helpful, and the space has a solid energy to it. Parking is tight (the lot only holds a handful of cars), and while the noise level is moderate, it's nothing a good pair of headphones can't handle if you're looking to get some focus work done. Wish I were a local so I could make this a regular routine. 5 stars!

This place was busy. The entire time we were here, it was non-stop, the order line was long and the…read morewait area was packed. Irene, who took our order, was very sweet. They offer a lot of drinks and food and have lots of seating. The outdoor area was beautiful and relaxing-ish (they can't help the cars driving by). I ordered a zucchini quiche and nitro coffee, my SO ordered drip, cortado, and empanadas (Patagonia, spinach, and breakfast). I thought the cortado was delicious. The drip was very weak and the nitro bitter. The quiche was just slightly over salted. I liked the spinach empanada, but found it heavy on the salt too. The Patagonia was pretty delicious and had great flavor. When I took a bite of the breakfast empanada, I couldn't name any of the ingredients in the filling. Overall, gave me the caffeine boost and sustenance I needed, but I probably wouldn't return.

Giddy goat branded, merch, and packaged coffee beans

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Coffee on patio

Hemp & Tea Co. -- THCa Dispensary & Tea Shop | CBD | D8 | D9

5.0(2 reviews)

1.1 mi•Villa Heights

Why more people don't know about this place is baffling to me, so here I am spreading the good…read moreword. This place is most def a hidden gem, and such a fun and chill tea experience. I love me a lil cbd in my life, cause why not take the edge off right? There are tons of flavors in jars lined up against the wall to choose from, and the server was just awesome, and educated us on the effects of it via tea form. Such a cool experience I will definitely be back in the future!

This was a great hidden gem! I was in love with the loose leaf tea and relaxing decor! I even found…read moresome clear quartz jewelry that caught my eye! I was glad that I had stopped by!

Hemp & Tea Co. -- THCa Dispensary & Tea Shop | CBD | D8 | D9 - Explore an extensive selection of loose-leaf teas, herbal blends, hemp-derived products and accessories at Hemp & Tea Company...

Explore an extensive selection of loose-leaf teas, herbal blends, hemp-derived products and accessories at Hemp & Tea Company...

Hemp & Tea Co. -- THCa Dispensary & Tea Shop | CBD | D8 | D9 - Relax in the comfortable seating area while exploring teas, beverages and wellness products at Hemp & Tea Company at The Plaza.

Relax in the comfortable seating area while exploring teas, beverages and wellness products at Hemp & Tea Company at The Plaza.

Hemp & Tea Co. -- THCa Dispensary & Tea Shop | CBD | D8 | D9 - Relax and enjoy the inviting customer lounge at Hemp & Tea Company at The Plaza while discovering teas and wellness products.

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Relax and enjoy the inviting customer lounge at Hemp & Tea Company at The Plaza while discovering teas and wellness products.

Milkbread

3.6(193 reviews)

0.2 mi•Plaza Midwood

I enjoyed my cold brew and the seasonal strawberry doughnut!…read more Amazing staff I enjoyed their energy and recommendations, true customer service, I cannot wait to come back!

Was craving a chicken crispy sandwich and wanted to try out Milkbread's take on it. I was so happy…read moreto see the mini chicken sandwich option because I also wanted fries and a dessert! The sandwich paired with fries (no salt) was the perfect amount for a lighter lunch. Pro tip salt free fries are made on the spot and were extra crispy Now let me tell you about the deal that is the bingets - it's super cheap for the dozen of them and they are omg to die for!!!! Shake that bag up and pop em in your mouth! I ordered ahead online and was pleasantly surprised there were a few 5 minute parking spaces right out front. Otherwise Plaza parking is a nightmare. The space is interesting as there is only outside dining and you order/pick up from a counter. The server was friendly and checked on my order when I got there and it was ready in under a few minutes.

Inside of the cafe

Solid salads and good coffee.

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Evoke Coffee

4.9(12 reviews)

0.2 mi•Plaza Midwood

While visiting Charlotte, my son told me about Evoke, and I decided to give them a try. Very…read morerelaxing vibe. The owner, Joe, was so nice and easy to talk with. Nice music playing in the background and the space is roomy enough for customers to work or sit back and relax, like me, enjoying their morning pick-me-up. I asked Joe about a drink I saw on their page. The Chill Bee is an Espresso Latte, with house made lavender and honey. Very good suggestion since I normally have those flavors with a matcha. Definitely will be back the next time I'm in town.

I kept hearing about Evoke from a few friends so I checked it out this past Saturday with my friend…read morewho looooves their coffee! They setup in CLT Hub a few days a week I believe. I reviewed that space already. It's super chill and has everything you need as far as drinks and such go :) We got there about 9am Saturday and didn't have to wait long for our drinks. I ordered the vanilla latte with oat milk and it was pretty great! Brewed to order like I like. Super flavorful and hot! The owner, Joe, is there making your order and he's so personable and nice! He even came around and let us choose an affirmation from a stack of cards he had. Loved this so much!!! It's so dope when businesses add an extra unexpected positive element to your experience! I'm sold! Love this spot and will be back often!

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Villani's Bakery

4.3(493 reviews)

0.2 mi•Elizabeth

was in town across town for maki-madness and after savoring the savory I thought it fitting to get…read moresweets for the sweet despite the rain coming down in torrents. please be aware that Villani's is spendy; not necessarily over priced but still spendy. so what's a guy to do? get fewer i suppose... and since I only wanted to pick up a couple items it works ;-) choco chip cookery are medium-large, well chipped, light for their weight airy but not fluffy, pairing well with coldy cold 2% milk (genuine simulated bañaña flavor if you can score some...) lemon bars are dense, moist, sticky, sweet, and lemon. what else would you expect? these are convenient portions for halving when served with your favorite mule. the apres-deluvian covenant cake were refreshing in their simplicity and execution: chocolatey goodness over layers of otherwise indistinguishable pink, white, and green cakery. so light, so basic, so good with strong black tea. no indoor seating but this is a bakery review (also: most of the rest of the planet is available for a modest fee so maybe try there?)

This bakery has the best Napoleons I have ever had anywhere! I have had my pick of New York…read morebakeries after living my entire life on Long Island and Villani's is the best I have ever had. They are open on Sundays which is hard to find in NC. They are friendly and accommodating. My son asked for napoleons as his birthday cake, so the lovely lady wrote on it for me which I appreciated very much. I always say I wish they were closer, but I probably would be in weekly if they were. Nice spot in Plaza Midwood so I don't mind coming here. Great Italian bakery.

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Mezzo Market

4.3(24 reviews)

1.0 mi•Plaza Midwood

Love new menu! Delicious pizza ! Everything getting only better! Love this place for neighbourhoods…read moreand good for kids too

Mezzo Market is a chill neighborhood market and kitchen with a beautiful dining space, bar, and…read morepatio. The staff are friendly, the food is great (they serve breakfast, lunch, and dinner) and they sell refrigerated prepared food that you can go home and just pop in the oven to cook or reheat - everything from pastas and chicken thighs to veggies and soups. They also carry a nice selection of wine and beer. Throughout the week, you can find the following specials to pair with a good game or dish, or both: Tuesday - Tequila & Mezcal Cocktails $8; Wednesday - All Wine By the Glass $10; Thursday - Gin Cocktails $8; and Sunday - Narragansett Beer $3, Mimosas $6!

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Diana R.

4 years ago

I recently had the pleasure of visiting Undercurrent Coffee and I must say, it was an excellent experience. From the moment I walked in, I was greeted with a warm and friendly atmosphere that made me feel right at home. The coffee shop itself is cozy and comfortable, with plenty of comfy couches and seating options that are perfect for relaxing and enjoying your coffee. The decor is stylish and modern, which adds to the overall ambiance and feel of the place. But what really stood out to me was the quality of the coffee. The baristas at Undercurrent Coffee clearly take pride in their craft, and it shows in every cup they make. The coffee was smooth, flavorful, and expertly brewed, and I found myself going back for a second cup before I knew it. Another thing that I loved about Undercurrent Coffee was that they always had a mug available. There's nothing worse than having to drink your coffee out of a paper cup, and I appreciated that they took the time to provide a more sustainable and enjoyable option. Overall, I would highly recommend Undercurrent Coffee to anyone looking for a friendly and comfortable coffee shop with delicious coffee. The atmosphere, quality of the drinks, and attention to detail all make for an outstanding experience that is sure to leave you feeling satisfied and refreshed. read more

Tony H.

240

4 years ago

This coffee shop is a great place to enjoy a cup of coffee. The parking lot is decent, and there are plenty of seating options, including individual tables and comfortable couches. The brown sugar vanilla latte with oat milk is a standout drink, with a perfect balance of acidity, medium body, and slight sweetness. Overall, this coffee shop offers a relaxed and comfortable atmosphere, making it a perfect spot for coffee lovers who want to relax, work, or catch up with friends. read more

Maura R.

8 years ago

RUN, DON'T WALK. Spacious, great for all types of events: dates, studying, gathering, there is a spot for everyone! Not to mention stunning and serene decor. The menu is thoughtfully crafted and has all the special touches you could ever want. GF and Vegan friendly. I had a delicious herbal tea. Give them a break they have been open for 5 minutes! read more

Brandon G.

172

5 years ago

Undercurrent Coffee has an incredible selection of coffee and treats. I love their iced coffee and espresso. Above all, the environment inside the building is homey and comfortable. This is a great spot to work, hangout with friends, or just relax! read more

Allie L.

4 years ago

This is my go to spot for the best coffee around! Love this place so much. I always bring my friends and family who come to visit from out of town and everyone always loves it. read more

Laylla M.

7 years ago

This place is so cute. I got an iced lavender latte to go and it was excellent. Definitely coming back

Ana Acela P.

189

5 years ago

My favorite caramel latte ever! Customer service is okay, last time I went the lady had an attitude

Viviana B.

8 years ago

Best tea in the town with great service. It's was mind blowing. Than you and see u soon

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