Their pour over coffee is exceptional. The barista takes such care in brewing each cup, and it shows. The flavor was bright and complex, with fruity and floral notes. read more

Waterbean Coffee - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Cornelius, North Carolina

We love this place. Just wondering why they have plastic bags for $23 bag of coffee. This isn't a Chinese restaurant. Not very classy.

please never order a Matcha here. I just spent seven dollars on something that is barely even green. Doesn't even taste like Matcha. I'm borderline drinking a cup of milk. please do not sell Matcha if it's not real Matcha, and doesn't taste like Matcha. read more

Customer service is not very pleasant .,, I feel like she does not want me there. Drinks have been good but I'm not going back.

We were staying in town for a few days. My husband bought us coffee every morning . service was great and the they have the best lattes!

I had the best experience at Waterbean Coffee today! The store was clean and welcoming. Coffees are on point But the best part was the service! The shorter brown hair barista was sooo nice and helpful. Great staf 100% make your company read more

Waterbean Coffee - Lavender Latte & Dirty chai tea latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Cornelius, North Carolina

Nice coffee spot in Huntersville, NC. Cozy coffee , great place to do work or just chill with a cup of coffee. I got the specialty latte unfortunately I forgot the name of it but it had ube in it. Definitely worth a. The service was great. I am definitely going to other read more

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Very excited they had mint tea. The staff is very friendly. Nice layout & better than Starbucks.

I stopped in this afternoon to finish up some work before I had to pick up my daughter from daycare around the corner. The coffee was good, I purchased a mocha. It was solid, not the best mocha ever but better than average. There's also tons of places to work there a, it wasn't very busy at 4 PM on a Wednesday afternoon. I have worked here before and got a cold brew. That was really good but when it's 39° outside you really don't want a cold brew. Haha! This is definitely an upgrade to Starbucks, which is everywhere. As a bonus, I received a chocolate covered coffee bean on my plate! That was a nice little surprise. If you need a coffee, I highly recommend stopping in. read more

Waterbean Coffee - Mocha - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Cornelius, North Carolina

A great local spot in Cornelius, entry to the Peninsula, albeit a chain. Nice offerings, good quality.

I love going to Waterbean! It's such a great local coffee shop. I love their matcha latte and their iced coffee. They also have a good smoothie which I believe is organic! All of the drinks are good, and the potion size is satisfactory as well. I've never tried the desserts in the display place, but they always look really good. I think the best part of Waterbean is the atmosphere. It's the best place to sit and work or hangout for a while. It's quiet, relaxed, and comfortable. This particular location is very roomy and has a lot of tables to work. Just a tip- the Cornelius location closes earlier in the evening than the Huntersville location. Go to the Huntersville location if you're looking for a place to sit and drink coffee later in the night. read more

My first time here was a very pleasant experience. Much quieter than our usual DD or Starbucks, but nice. You can drink your coffee and contemplate what you're going to do today, nice place. read more

Waterbean Coffee - My honey after her morning Frappe! - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Cornelius, North Carolina

So good! I got the snickerdoodle latte it was delicious. Barista who took my order was super friendly I wish I could remember her name to give her a shoutout! read more

Driving to Lake Norman to visit the Three Dog Bakery, I told my boyfriend that I needed some caffeine. We decided to find a local coffee shop instead of Starbucks and came across Waterbean. While I originally intended to get my usual iced chai, the iced Thai tea advertisement on the door caught my eye. I've found that Thai teas give me more of a caffeine boost and on this gray and gloomy day in late February, it was exactly what I needed. While it wasn't quite the same as at a Thai restaurant, perhaps a bit less sweet, it was still pretty good. read more

Waterbean Coffee - Thai iced tea - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Cornelius, North Carolina

Used to be really good.. I tend to go to the one in huntersville now if I do want water bean because the staff there makes better coffee. Not sure what they do different because I'm sure they use the same beans haha but the Cornelius location feels like you're just getting a glass of milk. read more

I always always stop at waterbean after leaving my aunt's house in Cornelius. Their coffee shop is so clean, minimal, and inviting. I love their iced lattes and always appreciate their seasonal menu. But the number one thing that steals my heart has to be their macaroons. Man they are so good! Especially the pop tart one IF you happen to be there before they are sold out. Which I miss a lot because I sleep in. Don't make my mistake. Get there in time y'all! read more

Good vibes, great coffee. Very nice place overall, typically very friendly customer service too. Highly recommend!

Dark chocolate latte was fabulous and the barista made my drink extra hot exactly like I requested! Will be back.

The best London fog I've ever had!! The foam stayed frothy the entire time I sipped my drink, it didn't fall flat. It had a really lovely vanilla flavor; my fiancé asked if it was marshmallow fluff. The mocha dark was yummy and came with a chocolate covered espresso bean on the side. The macarons look phenomenal, and I'm thinking about getting a strawberry cheesecake macaron to go Update: couldn't wait, macaron is fantastic! The jam inside was a nice touch read more

Waterbean Coffee - London fog, mocha dark, blueberry muffin - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Cornelius, North Carolina

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We met friends here for coffee and what cool surprise! They take bitcoin here! And they have french press coffee. The ladies serving coffee were very nice and chatted with us. The decor is lovey although not for everyone. read more

Waterbean Coffee - cafe patio - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Cornelius, North Carolina

I work from home and when I need to get out for a change of scenery, Waterbean is my go-to spot! Wonderful coffee, friendly people working (they're amazing and even memorized my order) and a warm and comfortable atmosphere that makes it easy to focus but still feel surrounded by a little energy. Great place to work, chat with a friend or grab a delicious latte or macaron! read more

One of my favorites to spend a morning or afternoon working outside of the office. It is a good place to meet people but is not as intimate as a few other coffee shops in the area. If you are looking for big open space, then this is perfect. They have fantastic coffee, espresso, tea selections. If you order an espresso drink, you can choose from 4 different espresso options. I love #4! The pour over coffee may be my favorite pure option. No cream or sugar needed with this process because the coffee is so great. I've also tried the chia tea and regular drip coffee which were both good but the other items I mentioned were my favorites. The lattes were super creamy and not too sweet. They even have almond milk. They take bitcoin, if you like to pay that way. I haven't tried their sandwiches yet, but I did split my two waffle plate with a friend one time and they were great. I like this spot for working meetings (free wifi) and working alone. Seating outside too. If you see me there, say hi! read more

Excellent Coffee I like. Tried for the first time this morning on a quick and that is questionable due to road construction, way to work. Coffee was excellent. Great way to start the day and they give you a chance to collect your thoughts. Strongly suggest for a stop in to work. It's more Zen that Coffee and give you a chance to focus. read more

Waterbean Coffee - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Cornelius, North Carolina

Staff is helpful & friendly, the atmosphere was great for grabbing a treat with a friend or getting some work done. I loved the wide variety of menu options & flavors. read more

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Overpriced latte, asked for extra hot- didn't get that. Unfriendly staff. I hate when I tip and get crappy service and drinks

The basics, I've always found this place to be hit or miss to actually have your drip coffee served hot. Too often it's luke warm.

Seriously stellar customer service from Mary! She's amazing at multi-tasking, doesn't burn the milk and makes excellent microfoam. I would love to see some local gluten free vegan pastries (as in it's both GF & V) or options for vegans, seeing as there is a local huge community to support it and lots of local vendors to supply. It would be great if the buzzing from the machines could be fixed, as it's really loud and distracting if you are staying for long (just a memo from someone who wants to see this place thrive). Thanks for keeping us caffeinated, Waterbean! read more

Tasty and great service. Great pick me up for any time of day. Cappuccino is my drink of choice.

Love this coffee shop! Love the vibe of the shop. The green tea and coffee were excellent. Like seriously amazing quality and taste. The staff was friendly and helpful. We will be back. read more

I unfortunately stood at the counter for 4 minutes before being spoken to and when I was spoken to it was less friendly than I wished for.

Extremely rude staff. Wouldn't recommend going here! The barista never acknowledged me and never said a word. I just said my order and she never once said a peep. Extremely weird and disappointing. read more

Aside from the overflowing trash can and lack of shade on the patio (trying to social distance- the customers sitting inside were not wearing masks) The coffee was good and the service was silent read more

Waterbean Coffee - This is a Wednesday afternoon in August - needless to say the outdoor patio was "enjoyable" - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Cornelius, North Carolina

After not stepping foot in a coffee shop in over a year, I was sad to discover six people without masks on inside. The vietnamese coffee I ordered was not anything like a vietnamese coffee at all. The register worker forgot my scone and even though it wasn't busy at all the order took quite a while. I won't be back even though I live down the road. Disappointed. Don't offer vietnamese coffee and NOT train your people on how to properly make it. read more

My wife and I tried Waterbean Coffee today and were thrilled to find such an amazing coffee shop in our area outside of Charlotte. The atmosphere was chic-modern and very relaxing. The coffee itself was fantastic, and you can tell they know what they're doing and really put care into making great coffee. My wife got the pour-over coffee, and I got a cappuccino. Both were expertly made. The pour-over coffee in particular was perfect and I could have drank it black, but it was prepared to my wife's liking. We were there a while and later ordered a ham sandwich and an iced coffee. The ham sandwich was surprisingly delicious with their own "waterbean sauce" and much better than anything you can get at Starbucks and for only $4.50. The iced coffee was also very good, and the barista even waited while I put the cream and sugar in the coffee so he could top it off with more coffee. I have been to many cafes both in the States and overseas, and this one is definitely towards the top of my list of favorites. read more

Waterbean Coffee - Pour-over coffee and a cappuccino. They bring a small pitcher of cream if you take it with your coffee. - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Cornelius, North Carolina

One word: 98 CENT MACARONS! Ok, so maybe I miscounted, which is what I thought happened when the server rang up my purchases... this place has THE cheapest macarons I've ever happened to find. The macarons are a bit smaller than other places I've been to but they also happened to cost less than half the prices of mentioned places. I tried the pistachio, coffee, raspberry and German-chocolate macaron (this last one was actually about $1.50 but it is significantly larger than the 98 cent macarons). My favorite was the pistachio! I gave this place four stars though because I don't think their macarons had enough filling. Waterbean Coffee also has a wide variety of drinks offered - so many option, in fact, that such an indecisive person like myself was too flustered to choose that I ended up not getting a beverage. I am definitely going back to try a drink sometime this summer while I am in the area though. As for the location, it is a very spacious place with a minimalist theme, which I like because the location does not cause a distraction for customers unlike most quirky-themed coffee shops. I think this would be a great place to get work done or get some quiet time for yourself. read more

Waterbean Coffee - Coffee, raspberry, and pistachio macarons on top (98 cents) and German chocolate macaron on bottom ($1.50 - give or take). - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Cornelius, North Carolina

This is a consistently great coffee shop. They roast and brew their own coffee (as of 2017 at their roasters in Huntersville.) That also have a great assortment of baked goods, as well as a small lunch menu! I've tried their macarons and muffins, both are delicious. I'm always impressed by their creations they come up with. They've had "the World" which wasn't what I'd call a home run, but the daring and bold attempts at new coffee drinks are appreciated and anticipated! Today I tried something called "the Volcano", which is a carefully crafted espresso drink. Sweetened condensed milk, topped with two shots of espresso, dash of cayenne and frothed milk and a creme brûlée type topping (caramelized?!) Its no wonder they named it the Volcano, because the flavor erupts in your mouth...bitter, sweet, and a bit of a subtle heat at the end. LOVE. My typical order is a latte or black coffee, both of which I absolutely love! I've not had a bad drink from here. Their syrup assortment allows for a multitude of combinations. They also have smoothies and teas (a lot of loose leaf options!) With their tea, they also have tea jelly (which is comparable to tapioca pearls, except these are square.) For any dairy sensitive people, they offer soy, almond, it or macadamia milk as substitutes for an additional cost. They just remodeled the interior; and it looks great! Very trendy and comfortable working space, perfect for meeting a friend or working in peace. Beautifully done! Don't make the mistake of stopping at a chain coffee shop. You'll pay the same here and leave with the best coffee in the area! read more

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Skip the big chain. This place is fantastic! Care given to each custom order and friendly, Covid cautious staff. I wish there were more of these where I live! read more

It's nice to know by the 3rd times I came here, Tony the owner recognize me.. Their services are on point. I love there Vietnamese coffee because it reminded of how my grandma used to make it. But I have to admit.. I'm crazy about their caramel latte. Fairly priced. And very personally staffs! Their decor is modern and you can tell the owner loves cars.. When ever you're nearby and in need of a fix.. Stop by, get a latte or whatever rocks your boat and say hi to Tony. read more

Great drinks! Their chai tea latte is delicious. Nice atmosphere and friendly people.

Being from Seattle, I tend to be a high maintenance coffee drinker. Waterbean is my go-to when I'm up by the lake. Great selection of sandwiches and treats, and the best coffee in town. (really!!) read more