Cold brew with sweetened condensed milk was tart, sweet, and refreshing on a hot day…read more They provide samples which is very kind and generous. Not much seating inside and some outside, I would recommend getting it to go and walking the neighborhood.

Smelly Cat Cafe is an independent coffee shop in Noda. It is easy to place your order via a tablet…read moreor on your phone and pick up at a window. There is seating inside and outside. They roast the coffee beans in house and make the syrups used in the drinks. We had their NoDa Nights Espresso in an Iced Latte The coffee has won awards an did not disappoint. It was rich, sweet and well balanced. They also serve breakfast burritos and biscuits. I have been to Smelly Cat several times and am never disappointed.

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)

Went here today. The actual store was closed but they were serving their food at the front bar…read more Don't get the bingsoo here. Instead of condensed milk they served it with regular milk on top and it was like milk soup. It's just not what bingsoo is supposed to be. I'm giving more stars because the staff was nice.

Strawberry Bingsoo (5/5): Very finely shaved ice with vanilla ice cream, mini mochi balls, sliced…read morestrawberries, and condensed milk. The mochi balls were the highlight for me. They were soft, chewy, and sweet. I wish there was condensed milk drizzled on top and not just on the bottom, but it was a happy surprise to find at the end. The strawberries were a little underripe. Need to try the cookies and cream one next time! RATING SYSTEM 5 - Great (Need to get this again) 4 - Good (Would get this again) 3 - Ok (Might give this another shot) 2 - Not Good (Won't get this again) 1 - Bad (Telling people to avoid this)

Great ambiance and excellent service. A lot of thought and intention put into their presentation…read more Their seasonal coffees are fantastic. I really enjoy have a good tea too. I have never been disappointed by the quality of their drinks and service.

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!

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!

Amelie's is quickly becoming my new favorite bakery in the area! From their adorable decor & lovely…read moresweets selection, to their yummy sandwiches & cute coffees, they've got a little bit of everything. We tried the strawberry & cheese danish and bread pudding along with our macarons - everything was fresh & tasty. I also had a chicken & goat cheese sandwich with wonderful flavor. I only wish the chicken was cut a bit to fit the sandwich. We will definitely be back to try more of the menu!

I first came here during a night out with friends and had the best time dancing the night away,…read morethen came with a friend for lunch a couple of times. Each time I ordered something different and am always blown away at how amazing their food and drinks are. Everyone that works there is always so nice and welcoming! The vibes are emmaulate! There's also a beer shop downstairs as well, which is really cool to see how the business expands. Will definitely continue to comeback and is perfect for every occasion. Love support minority-owned businesses wherever I go! The owners are a Dominican/Charlotte-Native duo sharing their love for the community and culture with every visitor that enters. 10/10 would recommend the early gray tea matcha and the Mexican corn wings!!!

Always a go to, and if you're curious and want to try something different get their Ashtray. Is so…read moregood. They also have a good beer selection, the food is pretty good, the pizzas are delicious and this last visit I had their sandwiches. Their staff is very friendly and they always go above and beyond. And the decor is really good too with the 2 ambiance, the one downstairs more bottle shop vibes, and if you're a soccer fan you'll love it. And upstairs the vibe changes depending on the time you go in, is very chill and love the decor, and they do know how to party.

Love the summer menu!! Nice place to chat with a friend or grab a coffee on the run. Parking can…read moreget busy but they have street parking too

I came here on a slow monday morning. The service was good and the seasonal latte was alright. The…read morecappuccino was probably the worst cappuccino I've had in a while. It tasted burnt and sour. I've been to other locations and haven't had this experience so not sure if it was just an off day but I probably won't be back to this location.

2nd time to this location! Friendly staff, tidy front area. I do wish (but I understand due to the…read moreunique set up) that I could cream/sugar my own coffee. Doughnuts: both times were fresh and warm, which is why I've came back. My personal favorite has been the cinnamon sugar, love the crunch of the fried doughnut, paired with the extra hint of the warm cinnamon and sugar that melts the second it hits your tongue. My husband was all about the powdered sugar, noted that it "hit the spot". We split the honey glaze, it was great when it was dipped in to my hot coffee.

Cute little literal hole in the wall donut shop…read more The employee that assisted me seemed like she had enough for the day, not the friendliest.. We ordered a few donuts vanilla glaze, honey, cinnamon and smores. Service was slow but the donuts are made fresh to order so, it's worth the wait. These donuts are dense, I'm more of a fluffy chewy donut kind of girl, but they were good and I'd come back to try new flavors.

I love the crowd here! Everyone is so nice, and the free popcorn is a great idea for people who are…read morea few drinks deep. We will definitely keep coming back for their jam and comedy nights. Their cocktails are fun and strong.

This review is solely based on a event I attended. Attended an Afro Beat event here. Venue is small…read morewith limited on site parking. There is free side street parking if you come early enough to snag one. The DJs and people were a VIBE. Everyone was dancing and having a great time. Service was SLOW. They only had 2 bartenders and tbh, that took up about 45min in itself just to get a drink. I feel like for an event, at least 3 bartenders would do the trick. The thought of having to wait that long at the bar jist to grab a drink, made me not want yo drink. I only got 2 and called it a night with drinks. Bartender wasn't too friendly. No wine and water is in a self serve jug which half the time it was empty and you jad to fight your way through the crowd just to get a cup of water. If they would have more bartenders, they would make more money but maybe next time. The venue was nice, very hot so we ended up outside just dancing. Not sure if I would come again for an event.

Aesthetic: Magical coffee and wine bar with an extensive walk through garden outside…read more What to try: Matcha Service: Excellent Parking: Limited Rating: 5/5, I've lived a few blocks away for years, and I always forget that it's right here, but I love this spot. The matcha with any flavor is delicious. The garden really makes it worth the visit, you will be surprised how it just goes on and on. I highly recommend this cafe for an early coffee or a late night wine.

There's something healing about being surrounded by beautiful plant life. The McGill Rose Garden…read morefeels like it was pulled from the classic children's book The Secret Garden making it a charming place to visit and relax. Located onsite is Rosie's Coffee & Wine Garden. The space is cozy, having been crafted out of an old mill house. They are named after a beloved cat that used to call the rose garden home which is adorable and perfectly fitting. In addition to their wine and coffee list they offer a variety of beers, seltzers, and ciders, so you are sure to find something delicious to sip on while relaxing outside. The ground is home to a variety of tables nestled amongst the greenery, and they also have some tables inside as well as a small art gallery to peruse. As a side note for anyone looking for a lovely wedding venue, I had a friend get married here at the garden and it turned out amazing. This is a special place and is that call Charlotte home are lucky to have it around.