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    Central Tea House

    4.2 (89 reviews)
    Closed 10:00 am - 7:30 pm

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    Moderate noise
    Outdoor seating

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    Mangonada
    Kenya G.

    My favorite spot!! Get the mangonada and the sweet passion tea... my goodness... too freaking delicious.

    Had a good football game on
    D A.

    I had a singing engagement yesterday, 11-25-23, and it was chilly. I had a short break and wanted something warm. Thought it was too late in the afternoon for the caffeine in coffee. The cashier helped me decide on the hot honey jasmine green tea. It seemed to taste better with each sip. I also ordered the toasted pork pate so. It was a little too hot to eat at first, but I started nibbling on my way back to my destination. Flaky croissant; it was very good, especially because I was hungry. I also ordered a strawberry tea cake for after the engagement. Would definitely return for the green tea & pate so. I asked if there was a restroom available while waiting for my pate so. A gentleman told me where it was and gave me the code more than once for the door. The bathroom was clean and had plenty of soap. I was happy to find this small business on small business Saturday and definitely would support again.

    medium Vietnamese Iced Coffee
    Alexia S.

    Central Tea House is tucked away nicely in this plaza on Central. I didn't have time to try the food but I ordered a Vietnamese iced coffee. It's really good! and The gentleman who checked me out/made my drink, I assume is the owner maybe, was very welcoming! Will stop by to try the food when I have more time another day :)

    Bulgogi Bang Mi and Peach Mango green tea with mango jelly
    Liz M.

    This is a small and cute cafe in a shopping plaza towards the older side of Plaza Midwood. I ordered the Bulgogi banh mi with no cilantro and it was tasty! The beef was cooked and then doused with bulgogi sauce as it was evident it was not marinaded in it... so obviously don't order the Korean fusion banh mi if you want something authentic! There was real kimchi on it too so I was pleased with that. I also got the mango peach green tea with mango jelly and that was delicious!! There are tons of tea flavors and options to choose from. There is limited seating in this tea house so don't expect to fit a group or work with your laptop and lots of books. However, the staff is super friendly and everything is clean and tidy. I recommend it!

    House Special
    Brian L.

    Ordered the house special. It was pretty good, loaded with veggies so beware if you're not a fan. But otherwise it was a pretty solid, didn't have the chance to try any of their other options, but the menu boasted a wide variety of drinks and other sandwiches as well. Will probably come back next time to try some of their other menu items.

    Vietnamese Coffee
    Kong L.

    Not bad -- but the Vietnamese coffee wasn't worth the hassle of fighting for parking in the tiny parking lot. The coffee didn't have a kick or anything special about it. It also tasted a bit diluted.

    Bánh mì chay
    Mymy K.

    The service was fine but why the fuck was my banh mi like this???? Like this was for my grandpa who's vegan and this SHIT IS BURNT, this could cause health problems and it was $6-7 for this bs??? Give me a refund, I drove far with high expectations because it was next to a pretty popular restaurant. Stay safe out here pooks mwah

    Jasmine milk tea with Crystal boba
    Elana T.

    Central TH has became my favorite spot for Jasmine Milk Tea whenever I travel back home. The flavor is pretty good. Customer service is friendly as always. It's a small shop but cute.

    Thai boba egg tea
    Britanny T.

    I have always seen them while leaving another local gem and never went in or ordered..today I tried their egg topping, so delicious..I was skeptical at first but the man behind he counter insisted I'd love it so I he gave me a sample and I was obsessed! So yummy! Cant have it any other way now! $4.50 - tea .50 cents each topping They have cute little pastries too, I purchase a coconut macaroon and it was delicious! Definitely worth a try!

    Sitting Area
    Alyssa J.

    I ordered a brown sugar boba and it was so good I forgot to take a photo. The service was very fast, I received my two drinks within a couple minutes. On top of that, the staff was very nice and asked us how our drinks were! We will be back soon! Also, $5 for two spring rolls which were delicious!

    Rose E.

    I was finally able to check out this little tea house on Central Avenue... and expected, it has a good, solid menu of Milk Teas, Coffees, Lattes, Smoothies, Slushies and Juice, as well as snack foods, sandwiches, and more. The place is very small, but cute and seemingly clean...and the service is friendly. Also, the staff was wearing a mask...and all precautionary signs on the door. I just stopped in to get a Bubble Tea to go, and decided to try their Thai Iced Tea w/ Bubbles. It tasted a bit thin...much lighter than most Thai Teas I've had...less sweet. Still, it was a refreshing treat. Though a tad disappointed with the drink, I'm glad I decided to check out this joint. Definitely open to trying them again in the future.

    Brown sugar milk tea and beach bum fruit tea
    Britney V.

    Found this place on Yelp and finally was able to visit! So glad I did, it's a small tea house on Central. When I walked in we were immediately greeted and the menu was extensive but not overwhelming, they also had banh mi and other foods and treats. Would definitely go back!

    Macaroons: Flavors were vanilla, caramel, pistachio, and lemon
    Ayana S.

    Cute little boba tea shop. There was a lot of variety of options to choose from whether you like tea, smoothies, coffee, pastry, sandwiches, etc. I got the vanilla chai latte with coffee jelly and it was perfect. The macaroons were delicious and staff was nice. It's cute inside but a little small.

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    My favorite spot for coffee milk tea Their sandwiches are so good too, especially the grilled pork!

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    Cute little cafe for your sandwich and boba needs! The staff greets you with a smile and the food and drinks come out in a timely manner.

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    4.6(38 reviews)
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    Positive note: no extra charge for milk alternatives (almond and oat)…read more I came on a weekday morning and had no problem finding a park spot in front. I ordered quickly. Service was friendly and efficient. I got a large chai latte and peppermint tea which came out to about $10. The chai was ok.. it's a store bought mix that is on the sweeter and more mild side. I probably would not get this again and would order an espresso based latte instead (only because I like a strong chai and it's hard to adjust the flavor of a premade mix). Overall they seems to have a good variety of coffee based drinks to choose from. A few pastries available as well. The merch looked cute too!

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    The Hobbyist is such a cute cafe! My boyfriend and I wanted to enjoy some coffee while getting some…read morework done, and we stumbled upon this spot. It has such a calm vibe with plenty of seating inside and some outdoors as well. I loved that they offer seasonal drinks alongside their classics and food options. We opted for a cortado, a vanilla lavender matcha, and a chicken chorizo breakfast burrito. Everything tasted delicious and was served fast. We sat for around an hour working on our laptops and weren't interrupted. There were people chatting as well, so it's a great space to do both. I absolutely loved the fact that you can get other drinks too, since they have a large selection of wines and seltzers. Everyone we talked with was super sweet--I can't wait to visit again!

    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!

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    1.1 miPlaza Midwood

    Qahwah House was such a cool coffee shop! As a history and coffee nerd, I can honestly say that I…read morethink that this was the first time that a coffee shop made me smarter. That's because they had a huge map outlining the historical trade routes that coffee beans were transported on, as well as an homage to some of the patrons of coffee cultivation. They backed up these historical displays with great customer service, a solid cup of coffee, and a truly mesmerizing ambiance. I've been to so many coffee shops in my life, and Qahwah House was the first time, if not ever, then definitely in a long time, that I felt like I experienced something unique. I loved it. Overall, I loved Qahwah House, and I'll assuredly be back as soon as I can. I'd also recommend it to anybody looking for something new to experience!

    I have been here a few times now. I enjoy their iced matcha drinks. This time I got the coconut and…read moreit was nice after dinner time. They open late. They also have snacks. I tried their pistachio.milk cake (i believe that was the name) and it was yummy. Another one tasted similar to a tres leches. I highly recommend those items. Service was fast you order with them and sit down until they buzz you. Parking is a little tough here as there lot is undergoing construction. There is street parking but weekends might be tough. It feels like another world when I sit enter this place and sit down. Nice place to hang out with friends and play board games or catch up.

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    The Giddy Goat is an absolute standout local coffee spot in Charlotte…read more Hands down, this is the best nitro cold brew coffee I've ever had--so good that I ended up ordering a second one. You can actually watch the nitro percolating and settling in the glass when it's poured, which is such a treat. To go with the coffee, I ordered the breakfast burrito and a chocolate pastry. The burrito was delicious and generous in size, served with a salsa that brought a great kick without being overbearing. The chocolate pastry was fresh, flaky, and hit the spot. Service from the staff on the first floor was attentive and helpful, and the space has a solid energy to it. Parking is tight (the lot only holds a handful of cars), and while the noise level is moderate, it's nothing a good pair of headphones can't handle if you're looking to get some focus work done. Wish I were a local so I could make this a regular routine. 5 stars!

    This place was busy. The entire time we were here, it was non-stop, the order line was long and the…read morewait area was packed. Irene, who took our order, was very sweet. They offer a lot of drinks and food and have lots of seating. The outdoor area was beautiful and relaxing-ish (they can't help the cars driving by). I ordered a zucchini quiche and nitro coffee, my SO ordered drip, cortado, and empanadas (Patagonia, spinach, and breakfast). I thought the cortado was delicious. The drip was very weak and the nitro bitter. The quiche was just slightly over salted. I liked the spinach empanada, but found it heavy on the salt too. The Patagonia was pretty delicious and had great flavor. When I took a bite of the breakfast empanada, I couldn't name any of the ingredients in the filling. Overall, gave me the caffeine boost and sustenance I needed, but I probably wouldn't return.

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    1.2 miElizabeth
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    was in town across town for maki-madness and after savoring the savory I thought it fitting to get…read moresweets for the sweet despite the rain coming down in torrents. please be aware that Villani's is spendy; not necessarily over priced but still spendy. so what's a guy to do? get fewer i suppose... and since I only wanted to pick up a couple items it works ;-) choco chip cookery are medium-large, well chipped, light for their weight airy but not fluffy, pairing well with coldy cold 2% milk (genuine simulated bañaña flavor if you can score some...) lemon bars are dense, moist, sticky, sweet, and lemon. what else would you expect? these are convenient portions for halving when served with your favorite mule. the apres-deluvian covenant cake were refreshing in their simplicity and execution: chocolatey goodness over layers of otherwise indistinguishable pink, white, and green cakery. so light, so basic, so good with strong black tea. no indoor seating but this is a bakery review (also: most of the rest of the planet is available for a modest fee so maybe try there?)

    This bakery has the best Napoleons I have ever had anywhere! I have had my pick of New York…read morebakeries after living my entire life on Long Island and Villani's is the best I have ever had. They are open on Sundays which is hard to find in NC. They are friendly and accommodating. My son asked for napoleons as his birthday cake, so the lovely lady wrote on it for me which I appreciated very much. I always say I wish they were closer, but I probably would be in weekly if they were. Nice spot in Plaza Midwood so I don't mind coming here. Great Italian bakery.

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