I was headed to lunch nearby at Uncle Maddio's (delicious btw) and was in need of coffee. There's plenty of parking in the nearby parking lot. Waterbean is spacious, they have indoor seating as well as covered outdoor seating. I was waited on immediately and asked the barista for his suggestion. He suggested the Bro-stachio Latte (brown sugar & pistachio). I received it within minutes. It was absolutely delicious. Every sip made me happy. I was just getting a cup to go, but it's an awesome place to stay for a while. The ambiance is perfect. read more

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Great place for poetry night every month. Great atmosphere! I would highly recommend this place for teams to get together. read more

Ordered a caramel frappé and a coffee frappé--both were pretty bitter, mostly ice with not enough sugar or cream. The rice cake was a pleasant surprise--sweet enough and enjoyable. The espresso brownie was just okay. Dogs aren't allowed inside, not even service dogs, which was disappointing, though they did offer a pup cup (whipped cream). We sat outside. Inside was quite quiet--surprisingly calm and subdued, not the lively and inviting vibe you'd usually expect from a coffee shop. read more

Waterbean Coffee - Rice cake - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Huntersville, North Carolina

Such a cute place! This is the second location I've visited. Great hangout spot, great coffee, great service! I got a classic macchiato and chatted with a friend. They also sell bags of coffee, tea, and a couple other things. Highly recommend! read more

Very kind employees who learn their regulars' order. Best coffee I've ever had. 10/10 would recommend!

Always looking for a great caffeine fix. Water bean was a great place for that ! Great menu and large space with a great outdoor area. This place knows their coffee, lots of different styles of espresso and machinery to make it. Super friendly staff and patient as I could decide ! I went with my new favorite drink. The dirty chai latte. What I love about this place is that they give You real cups and saucers! Always makes it a much nicer experience! Nice and gingery and spicy and just perfectly made . Loved This !!! My friends had the cappuccino and said it was great you. Those come in paper cups for some reason!! They give you a espresso chocolate coffee bean to go with all drinks which is a nice little add on. They have a nice cozy fireplace with couches with is where we parked ourselves. They had some wine in the back which looked like a tasting area maybe they do events there. They also serve breakfast Items and baked goods . Glad I found another gem here ... wish it was closer !! read more

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My husband ordered a cappuccino and I a vanilla cold brew. Ambiance is awesome, I loved the fabric on the chairs. Very comfortable. Quiet whereas some Starbucks can be quite loud while working... Clean, friendly staff... I would visit again. Cappuccino was "good" says my husband but he is not a coffee "lover." Vanilla cold brew was fine, I prefer Monin French Vanilla Syrup and this location offers a different brand however, good. Lighter that DD and much lighter than the over roasted beans at Starbucks if comparing to others. read more

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Not really worth the hype. Decor and seating arrangements look nice and comfortable as there were a lot of couches. There was also a lot of outdoor seating as well. The baristas were very nice as well. Overall there was a lot on the menu and I was exited. I tried their current drink special, the Volcano. It was a pretty drink, worthy of a picture and the overall taste was pretty good because of the condensed milk. I wanted to try the grill cheese because they didn't have the ingredients for the Banh Mii, which is understandable but I really wish I tried something else. The grill cheese was so bad. The bread was SO HARD with hardly any cheese. I was only able to eat half of a slice and had to throw the rest away. read more

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I grew up in the Matthews area of Charlotte and recently moved up here to the Lake Norman area in Cornelius. I've frequented dozens and dozens of coffee houses all across Charlotte ... but, this Huntersville Waterbean location, along with the Starbucks in Dilworth, offer the two best cafes to hang out and get work done in the entire Charlotte metro area, in my opinion. I really hope this Huntersville Waterbean considers staying open one more hour and instead closing at 10p instead of 9p. But otherwise, great coffee and an important meeting spot in this community read more

I have been to this location a few times and have enjoyed each visit! This is a great location to meet up with friends, have a meeting, or get some work done. I ordered an iced oat milk latte (plus for have milk alternatives!!) and it was good but a bit watered down. Not sure if it was the choice in oat milk brand or the coffee. Personally, I enjoy strong coffee. Also, I had a chocolate chip mochi and that was super good! :) I have not had other pastries or food but will consider it on my next visit! read more

Waterbean Coffee - Oat milk iced latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Huntersville, North Carolina

Waterbean Coffee provided very good coffee and friendly service. The decaf espresso was nice - dark and perfect strength. The "Love" Espresso was good as well, and the Next Level was our favorite. read more

I went to Waterbean for the first time today. I placed a to-go order, so I can't comment too much on the vibe but it was very spacious and seemed like a good place to hang out. What I was shocked at was the price. I ordered a large latte with an added syrup. The total cost was $7.03 Having moved to the area recently from Los Angeles, I've never paid that much for a latte in California, let alone in suburban Charlotte...the syrup itself was $1 extra. And it was a very mediocre latte, rather watery. If I needed a good place to work/study, I might consider visiting again, but I wouldn't come here regularly due to the high prices. read more

Breakfast croissant was great! Both drinks I tried were great. I got a hot evergreen green tea (I think that's what it was called), and the iced Thai tea. My husband got medium roast black coffee and he said it was not good. He said it tasted like very dark roast and kinda burned. He ended up pouring it out after a few swigs read more

While waiting for my takeout order from a nearby restaurant, I drove by this little coffee shop and popped in to give them a try. I love that they have many non diary choices so, I had the caramel frappuccino with macadamia nut milk and it was ok. It's a nice location with room to socially distance if you're eating in. They have baked treats and sandwiches as well so I may return to try something else on the menu. read more

Waterbean Coffee - Caramel frap - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Huntersville, North Carolina

Good not fresh Service not good Crew not friendly Very pricey, I definitely not going back there. read more

It's Yelp restaurant week so I decided to venture out and try a new breakfast spot. Well Waterbean Coffee is new to me but everyone else on the planet knows about this quaint eclectic little spot! At 11:30 in the morning almost every table on the place was occupied with business minded folks in meetings and on their laptops taking advantage of the high speed internet and strong delicious coffee (watch out Starbucks this place gives you a run for the buck)! I wanted something tasty to go along with my coffee so I ordered a turkey and cheese croissant and it was amazing! The croissant was buttery, light and flakey with the perfect balance of turkey and provolone cheese and a light dressing to compliment it! The staff at Waterbean are friendly and very accommodating! This is my new go to spot and I will be going back very soon! read more

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Do not recommend at all. Saw a mouse running around while drinking coffee and got really grossed out. That would explain why the floors were sticky and the tables not looking clean. This was a big turn off! read more

Waterbean Coffee - Mice crawling all throw this place ! Photo to prove it - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Huntersville, North Carolina

This visit was just OK. The SO and I came in to get some coffee and macarons. Waterbean is cute and spacious inside. Not much to look at outside. There's plenty of seating inside and out, and they even have a fireplace and a piano. Ample parking available. After seeing macaron pictures on their Yelp page, we were very excited to indulge. We arrived after 2pm, parked, and went straight to the register as there was no line. Their menu offers baked treats, sandwiches (including banh mi, what!), snacks, wine, beer, and tea in addition to coffee. I glanced at the macaron selection and list of flavors and made my decision. I wanted to try pistachio, salted caramel, coffee, and cookies and cream, but guess what...? They were out of all of that! So disappointing. The lady at the counter did apologize and said that they needed to update their list of flavors. So, I settled for chocolate coconut, cupcake, and creme brulee. I think they were over $2 a piece. We also ordered two iced lattes with almond milk at $3.75 each. One with salted caramel flavor and one with hazelnut. The lady at the counter handed me the macarons on a plate and the SO and I sat down on the couch by the fireplace. A few minutes later, our coffee was ready at the counter to pick up. The coffee was bold and delicious. I tried to savor every sip. The macarons, on the otherhand, were blah. They were pretty, but fell short in flavor. They were tiny, too compared to what I'm used to eating in Atlanta. Overall, we will return for the coffee and possibly the sandwiches. The SO will probably want to try the beer at some point as well. read more

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This is a nice little morning chill spot to enjoy a book,work, or study.There are a variety of coffees to choose from. You definitely will find something you like. read more

Waterbean is a cute little coffee shop in Huntersville perched right beside a coin fountain. It doesn't look like much from the outside but the inside is quite spacious with plenty of seating at tables, or lounging on couches, or just a private niche. We went on a Friday night and it was relatively quiet inside. Points awarded for all of the above. I felt totally comfortable there. The drinks we got, however, left a LOT to be desired. We had 2 hot chocolates (one plain, one with mint flavoring) and one Chai Latte. All 3 drinks were so watery and lacked flavor. I thought the candy covered coffee bean on top of our drinks was a cute touch, but I doubt I'd go back unless meeting friends there (for the atmosphere). read more

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I really appreciated the taste of their coffee. It has a fresh, clean taste that immediately made me say "oh wow". I also liked that the flavored drinks were sweet but not super sweet like some big companies are. I also love that they offer tea and even sell teas. Check them out! read more

The music is very irritating and too loud. It makes me want to leave. They should have it lower volume and have less annoying music.

The place is very clean nice and quiet, but my caramel latte wasn't very good had a very artificial taste to it and weird after taste and was watered down for 8$ this was pretty bad like Dunkin' Donuts kinda bad ..... read more

For the first time, I went to Huntersville WB to enjoy coffee and get some work done on my Laptop. I was kind of taken back by how much work this location needs to have done. The two black couches were torn, the floors were really dirty, the glass tables and windows all needed to be cleaned...they were disgusting. The tables and chairs are old and should be replaced. The tables have the metal base and stem, all completely dirty. I was sitting by the door, and it wasn't shutting right every time someone entered or exited. This place is kind of a mess. Some money should be spent to make this place more appealing.Cleaning the floors and all glass fixtures would help as well. Not a cozy work cafe I would return to. read more

Clean store, friendly staff and unique lattes/drink options! Thankful for their patience as they walked me through the types of drinks I'd like. They also have macaroons and different Pastries. Worth a stop! read more

I ordered a mocha frappuccino that pretty much didn't taste like anything. It wasn't so bad I couldn't drink it but I wouldn't come back or have a craving for it. My fiancé ordered an iced coffee with salted caramel and she had a few sips and didn't want anymore. We read somewhere that waterbean was the second best coffee in Charlotte so we had high hopes. 4 stars for atmosphere minus 1 star for the water stains on the ceiling. I would give the coffee two stars but I did drink mine so there's that. For a true great coffee experience please make the drive to Cabella's Coffee in Denver. It's the best. read more

The service is friendly and very welcoming. My sister is obsessed with their coffee. She is one of the biggest food critics I know. I would definitely come back but in my opinion, the coffee is hit or miss. read more

Great place to get a Cortado. Nice atmosphere to sit indoors or outside. Friendly staff. Clean. read more

I found a new study/coffee place!!! Waterbean coffee offers a variety of options you could pick from. There are french macarons, pastries, sandwiches "sizzlewich", coffee, mochi ice cream, wine... and most importantly, great service! They even have banh mi and milk tea... that's amazing.The environment is comfy, chill and you definitely feel relaxed. This is the perfect spot for studying and I'll definitely come back and try other specialities. I had the strawberry white milk tea and it was just right, not too sweet, not too bland. The best part was that it was an herbal tea and it was soothing. There are over 20 herbal teas that you could choose from! read more

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Stopped by for a quick coffee and some chill time with the wifey this eve... While I don't come here often, I always love the vibe here. I don't come enough to rant and rave about the staff but they always seem pretty chill and helpful. Today I got a little crazy... black coffee with TWO pumps of sugar free caramel flavor. Woohoo! Their coffee is always pretty legit and gives me the feels in the best way. I'd honestly come here more but I need some place walkable to my home. I did make a poor choice I'm adding the caramel flavoring. Falvorings #1 taste fake and #2 sugar free flavorings taste extra fake. My wife's salted caramel latte did taste pretty good though. I also got a vanilla macaroon from the pretty sweets case... I was a little underwhelmed by it though. I am no macaroon expert but it was just a little too chewy. The flavor was nice really nice though. Nothing about it hurt my feelings and I will, most likely, get one again. read more

Waterbean Coffee - Cozy fireplace area at Waterbean. - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Huntersville, North Carolina

I started coming to the Waterbean Cafe to get some work accomplished, being able to grab a tea and something to keep me going. Well, I found to have a long steak for coming in...almost nightly. Not sure if that explains anything...so here are my details... I'm a tea lover...and they have a great variety of green, white and black teas..the favor profiles haven't disappointed. Once you order, they bring the hot beverage to you...they allow the tea to steep...very important!! I've also tried a few of their small bites...again haven't been disappointed. You can tell they are made in-house and with care, would like to see other options outside of the norm. Their was a few times, they had live music. The guitarist played up the energy that was there that night. The love background music helped focus me into my work. If I had to change anything..it would be those coaches...they are a bit low..and dated. read more

It's honestly not great. I guess the name fits them perfectly, because I had ordered an Iced chai and got mostly water. I should of just ordered a water bottle instead of spending $5 on an "iced chai". Decor is nice, but again don't spend your money on water. Go get a real drink at your local coffee brew. read more

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

Kind employees! But terrible tasting gluten free options. Points only accrue after $5, and menu could be revamped. The location is convenient and the internet is good. read more

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

Coffee was OK. I got a salted caramel latte with oat milk and it tasted like butter which wasn't great. Espresso was sour. There's a lot of seating in the cafe, but very limited outlets (maybe 3?) so it's not a great cafe to work in. Staff was friendly. read more

Waterbean Coffee - Salted caramel latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Huntersville, North Carolina

The inside was so cold even in October! I came on a Tuesday morning at 10am, but most of the seats were still full and with all the conversation going on, it felt very loud. Thank goodness for the outdoor seating facing the fountain and the pond. I may come back to sit outside, not inside though. Maybe in winter months when they turn up the heat instead of the cooling function, I'll try again. In general, I like more of a artsy, industrial and west coast feeling when it comes to coffee shop, but this place is more of a cozy breakfast feel, nothing wrong, just not what I'm looking for in a coffee shop. It's up to your personal preference. read more

Waterbean Coffee - Outside seating overlooking the fountain - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Huntersville, North Carolina

Great coffee shop. Wide variety of coffee and fresh teas. Also have beers and a wine bar. Loved the coffee on tap options. Not sure about food options. Quick and reasonably priced. Atmosphere was really nice. A piano you can hop on, a warm fire place for the colder months, a patio on the little pond. They also have a back room for a meeting spot. read more

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This spot was the BOMB! The Baristas were super friendly, service was excellent. The facility was clean and inviting. My beverage was delicious, they have oat milk which was a huge win. Definitely a favorite coffee spot. read more

Come to Charlotte, please!! I love good coffee and Waterbean delivered. Even more than good coffee, I love learning new things about coffee and the employees answered all my questions without hesitation. Here are some things I loved about this shop: - lots of places to sit / chat. - bean samples of all their coffees right by checkout. - macademia milk! I had not ever had it but now I'm a convert. - friendly service. I chatted with the ladies behind the counter for a while and put in my lobby notes for them to move to Charlotte. - strong iced coffee. Perfect on a hot NC day! read more

Waterbean Coffee - Iced coffee with Macadamia Milk - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Huntersville, North Carolina

Such an awesome spot. I'm in town from Charleston and decided to check this plane out. It was a fantastic decision. They have many specialty brews that you don't find at too many places. I got an aeropress and croissant that I enjoyed while I talked with Justin. He was extremely knowledgeable and friendly in explaining the process they go through for different brews. I got an iced coffee to go and I see why they call it "Famous Iced Coffee" because it is fantastic. I wish we had a place this awesome in Charleston! read more

Loveeeee the mocha iced latte with oat milk!! Nice vibe inside for people to work or study.