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    Union Coffee

    4.6 (103 reviews)
    ModerateCoffee & Tea
    Closed 7:00 am - 4:00 pm
    Updated a few days ago

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    Moderate noise
    Dogs allowed
    Outdoor seating

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    Leah W.

    Today Union Coffee came to my work and of course this was after I came to work with a Starbucks latte. My coworkers had such cute drinks that I got a hot chocolate. The "latte art" on my hot chocolate was gorgeous! The drink was delicious! I loved it. The barista was so so kind! He was positive, friendly, and when he handed me my drink said "have a beautiful day." Really thankful my work paid for this fun treat for everyone in the office today. It was appreciated!

    Eda X.

    Union Coffee serves up a robust smooth cup of cappuccino. Coffee beans sourced from Night Swim Roastery (my favorite roast of Charlotte). In my short stay in Greensboro, this cafe struck me as inviting and the spot for locals to get comfortable over coffee.

    Shakeyla R.

    Absolutely one of my favorite coffee shops in the area. Union coffee sits downtown adjacent-close enough for a drink if you're in the downtown area, but far enough away from the hustle and bustle of downtown. It's next to a barbershop on the corner directly across from Elon's law school. I really enjoy the positive upbeat atmosphere of Union coffee. There's always good music playing-a good mix of new and old music from different genres. The staff is always happy to help and positive. The natural light is amazing for a good pick me up. Now to the coffee-I absolutely love their different blends and brews. This is a coffee shop that has excellent coffee. There's a rotating variety and I've always tried something new and have never been disappointed. They give a good breakdown of what the flavor notes are in the coffee and they're always spot on. On my most recent visit, I tried the Pickle Back-espresso, pickle, juice, and tonic water. It was reasonably priced. (about $4), refreshing, and tasty. Words, I never thought I would utter with such a crazy combination. It's definitely worth a visit, stop by and try something new!

    Alex A.

    Union Coffee is a cool little spot with plenty of space to chill and maybe even get some work done. Their espresso coffee is outstanding and they have plenty of good options. It's nice inside, and it's got the right amount of cozy notes. Service is solid.

    Decaf cappuccino with almond milk
    Tanya R.

    Revisited Union coffee after yoga today and our experience was just as good as the last. Make sure to sign up to receive points. I was able to use mine to get a $1 off my coffee today. They were finishing up run club when we arrived, so check them out on Sunday mornings if you're interested. Loved sitting by the window and people watching as we were sipping our coffees. They're also dog friendly so we got some pup pets in as well. Always a solid experience!

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    Kristen C.

    This was my first time trying Union Coffee. I am not a coffee drinker so I wasn't sure I'd find something. My coworker said let's go. I went and found the most amazing drink. The watermelon cucumber mint lemonade is amazing. It is seasonal so go soon. The service is phenomenal everyone is so friendly and helpful. This is a cute coffee shop that is a great place to hang out, read, people watch, or work. I really liked this experience. I also had the strawberry muffin and it was delicious. I can't wait to go back!!

    Carmel iced latte
    Kelsey

    Such a cute place with the nicest staff! The coffee was exactly what I needed to start my day, and the spinach parmesan bagel was absolutely amazing. Highly recommend if you're looking for a great local spot!

    Krys B.

    Came to visit my fav employee Michael K! He did a great job at convincing me to get a few delicious treats to try such as the strawberry muffin! I had both their Greenlight seasonal drink, as well as the ambitious Pickleback seasonal drink. Safe to say pickle and expresso taste kinda good?? Overall great enviroment, nice bathrooms. And free wifi. I love the music that they play in here, and will be back soon :)

    Latte
    Shanelle Y.

    Wanted to say thanks to the owner, Daniel, for replying to my last review and addressing my concerns. I happened to be passing through GSO and after messaging with Daniel, I decided to give Union coffee another chance. I'm so glad I did, because the coffee tasted even better than I remembered, the latte art was beautiful, and the employees were so sweet and helpful. I also loved the cute messages on the cups - I don't remember that from the last time I was here - but they made me smile. I take back what I said before, I 100% will come back again and again!

    Groove Lab DJs
    Coco M.

    Ok, so we didn't go for the coffee, we went to support some of our local DJs during a day party on Sunday afternoon. The music was awesome, Union Coffee shop even had some alcohol choices. But then we smelled fresh brewed coffee and you know, it immediately makes you want some. So I ordered a Mocha Latte (almond milk) ...that was THE END of me ever getting coffee anywhere else ! That drink was so perfect, my bf drank half of it and we had to get another, no matter how late we stay up- we were sipping Union Coffee at 7pm mmmmm. And we danced haha. Definitely will go back for coffee (we live 32 minutes away) and most definitely will go back for the Groove Lab Sunday dance parties. It's a small interior but the door was open and we could hear the music as we walked up.

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    Mark S.

    In our daily quest for great coffee served in a comfortable atmosphere and inviting vibe we decided to swing by Union Coffee in downtown. If you have not been here it is right next to Elon Law School on Friendly. I had a large hot latte (6$) and it was beautifully presented and has a rich creamy taste. Very satisfying. My wife had a lavender latte ($5) with oat milk ($1). It too was very neatly presented and was delicious. As fellow reviewers have noted they do charge an extra dollar for alternative milk. That is a bit off putting; however if you know that going in I want to judge Union for what they served and whether we feel it is a value. It is in my view. Perhaps the proprietor can think of a better way to manage the alternative milk addition better. It's like paying for a carryon on some airlines when other airlines simply fold in the overall costs in to the price of the ticket. That just feels less egregious. All in all a great coffee experience.

    Vaibhav M.

    Did not actually go to the store, but we had them bring out a coffee station at work! They provided standard options such americano, lattee, espresso and had oat/whole milk. And ofcourse they had a hot chocolate option as well. It was a great experience getting coffee from them. The two servers they sent out were very cheerful and chatty and made the coffee cart experience pretty good. This experience definitely encouraged me to go out and check out the ambience of their store in Greensboro!

    White chocolate molasses latte
    Brooke P.

    We stopped into Union coffee on our way out of the GEO parade for a pick me up and I'm so glad we did! If you know me you know I love a good drink special and the white chocolate molasses off of the seasonal menu was amazing! So unique and just the right beverage to keep me moving right along with my day. I love that they sell pastries from easy peasy - we got a cookie and banana bread to take home and both were sooo tasty! The space was clean and inviting and the staff were friendly and so helpful. I'll definitely be visiting this coffee shop again when I'm in the downtown area!

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