It's more of a 4.5 rating but overall a great experience. They use Night swim coffee, which is a…read morebig plus for me, I like their coffee. They use a mix of Torani and 1883 syrups with creative combinations for specials. I would prefer homemade syrups but still good. I like the vibe, it is quaint and cozy. A big plus is the barista she was so nice!! I would come back

It's an immediate YES to this place! Not far from my office and located in the historic part of…read moreCornelius. I was cheerfully greeted by Kat. She instantly made me feel welcomed. Some businesses you walk into and they act like they're annoyed to see you. I asked her for recommendations and she recommended the eggnog latte. It was warm, sweet and delicious. But back to Kat. This lady is so friendly. She wanted to make sure that my drink was made right, she offered to add more syrup. She offered me a topper. She offered me water. So accommodating! 10 out of 10. She told me she has aspirations to own her own coffee shop one day. Initially, I thought she was the owner. Here's to you Kat! I know one day you will accomplish that goal. This is also a chill spot to hang out in and maybe get some work done. I may check it out on another day when I have a break between clients. I definitely will be returning to the spot.

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

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

Friends and I stopped in for a coffee on our Sunday walk. It was my first visit and it was lovely…read more The staff (Mark, Isabella, Parker) were so incredibly friendly & told us lots about how Kunu opened up. They answered our questions about decor and flavors. I appreciated hearing that they're creating their own syrups. The lavender was yummy. Will definitely make this a stop on every Lake Norman trip!

It was okay. Very friendly service and was warmly greeted…read more Menu is smaller & limited. Price for an iced latte is almost $8..yikes! Lacked a little flavor for me (considering I ordered one of their seasonal flavors and typically those are stronger in flavor) all I tasted was milk :(

Wonderful place to grab breakfast! This morning I had my first experience at Cocotte. Our order was…read morethe Saint Germaine sandwich, the breakfast croissant, and two drip coffees. The sandwich was spectacular on a wonderful crusty baguette. It wasn't heated up and made fresh about two hours before I came in most likely, so it wasn't soggy as others mentioned. It was wonderful. The flavor was very savory. My grandmother was very pleased with her breakfast sandwich! Big, flaky croissant with fluffy eggs! The coffee was not weak and I enjoyed it. Creamer was offered as a self-serve from a pitcher. It certainly felt better than opening 9 creamer cups between two people. Free water was offered at the end of the line, too. So, no waiting for a refill. I also got two pastries to go-- both were spectacular. Sweet in a savory and memorable way, rather than being over-the-top and masking fake-y ingredients with sugar like many places do. The bakers do a wonderful job. Despite the crowd and line, the employees moved quickly and kindly. Pleasantries were still exchanged and things made-to-order were out in a timely manner. The people here work very hard. It's a hectic job but they do it well and they do it without sacrificing small niceties or helpfulness. The interior was nice, too. Tables were kept clean and there was a nice area for little ones to occupy themselves while parents enjoyed their drink and meal. Books, some plushies, and pretend-play toys were there. No tablets or items that could make them hyper. I very much enjoyed my experience after a hard night and morning. Thank you to everyone that works at Cocotte for showing up and staying kind. With tip, for two people you can expect to spend around $35. Not a terrible price for a great brunch experience with great environment + people. I recommend 100%. Though, maybe come early in the morning while everything is fresh. Others have different experiences late in the day it sounds like.

Lovely vibrant French bakery Iin Cornelius. They have a good sized menu with a variety of…read moresandwiches, quiche etc. They have a large amount of different pastries in their case. I actually went in to buy a Napoleon but there weren't any. I was told they don't make them all the time. I purchased a chocolate eclair instead. Very fresh and quite large. I'd like to try the food next time I visit. Everything looked delicious from other customers in the cafe.

A cute local shop with some great coffee flavor combos on their menu! They're always sweet when you…read morego in, and plenty of seating inside. Parking is easy too, definitely recommend

This coffee shop & cafe has so much potential, but unfortunately I was disappointed by the poor…read morecustomer service, drinks, and cleanliness. The decor of the shop is cute and there are lots of seating options available both indoor and outdoor. There is free wifi available so it's a good place to get some work done. Parking was readily available and easy. Customer service: the barista who took my order was cold, direct, and rushing to finish helping me so she could go back to her family sitting in the cafe and keep talking to them. She didn't want to do her job, she continued to walk away from the counter to socialize and only walked back to the counter when someone came in. They call your food orders out rather than bringing it to you, customers buss their own tables, and I never saw any of the workers wipe off tables after people left. They have a 95 sanitation rating. Food: decent (I got the Turkey Apple Panini), but it was overwhelmed by the honey mustard and the plate still had residue on it from a previous meal (gross!). Drink: I got an iced vanilla chai. There is a previous yelp review warning against the chai tea and they were right - it did not taste like a chai, just like watered down & milky black tea. I didn't try any of their coffee drinks so I can't speak to that, but I don't have high hopes. Willow Wood Coffee would not be my first choice as there are so many other coffee shops around that have excellent food, drink, and customer service.

My last few visits have surprised me in a really good way…read more The upstairs is good for co-working when there's space. Thanks folks.

Stopped in on a Friday afternoon for a quick pick me up. Small line, only about 4 minutes to get my…read morecoffee. Some set up going on outside for a market type event but otherwise pretty quiet. Only one person sitting inside downstairs, likely because it was so beautiful outside. My espresso was a bit bland and not too hot. I asked for double (twice) but was charged for and received a single. Lemon berry scone was a bit undersized, but this was acknowledged by the cashier and he gave me a small discount without asking. Just a really nice atmosphere, inside and out. As always the staff was extraordinarily friendly and helpful to all 7 patrons I encountered.

Great little space for a sweet meal, or tea with the girls. Reservation was made before hand and…read morethe service was great. We enjoyed the cute decor and time to visit together between ordering, receiving food and paying. It's a small place so expect food made to order and not fast food. Our server offered great recommendations too.

Went for a special afternoon tea, but unfortunately probably ranks last on places I've ever done…read morehigh tea. It is a claustrophobic space and too much going on. They need to reduce and clean...especially the bathroom full of hanging clothes. There were items on the menu that were not available, but overall the tea part was fine (they just took a while to bring out sugar, milk etc. that you'd expect to come with it). The most disappointing part was that I'd assumed since it was a cafe that there would be fresh pastries or other items homemade on the tea platters. The scones seemed fresh, but a lot of the other appetizer items looked like the frozen hors d'oeuvres from Costco or something, which was super sad. Overall, I would have expected more for the price and the non-optional $20 gratuity.

I was headed to lunch nearby at Uncle Maddio's (delicious btw) and was in need of coffee…read more 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.

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

I had always heard about Lost Worlds Brewing…read more Well ... not always. It wasn't as though people stopped me on the street and shouted, "Hey, man! Have you heard about Lost Worlds?!" I imagined that being a long-coated homeless man grabbing my arm while shouting the above, but a homeless man couldn't afford a beer--unless he was homeless because he was an alcoholic (he begs for change until he can afford a beer.) But if that happened, would the staff at Lost Worlds kick him out? Tough call. It's a friendly and efficient staff but they would have to choose between friendly to one or comfortable for all. Fortunately, I have yet to experience this dilemma. Not referring to being homeless due to alcoholism (still possible) but coming across a homeless alcoholic in a long coat at Lost Worlds. Every time I have been here, it's laidback. Trying to stay away from beer due to fitness (drinking other things) but they do have some great beers on tap. The best value is Kama. Get that one. The End

Great beer selection, service was amazing, and free samples, WIN WIN WIN! We will definitely be…read moreback.

love love love this Sharetea location. Always consistent with the drinks and the friendliest staff…read more The store itself makes for a great place to hang out with friends or sit in for a quiet study session.

I LOVE Sharetea and this location did not disappoint. It's very bright and light inside and I…read moreappreciated the decor here. It's different from other locations and has more pizazz. I got the Thai tea and it was sooo delicious and sweet. They gave me a lot of boba which I really like. They have a lot of flavor combos and add ons so there is something for everyone even if you don't like boba.