My family and I had an amazing time at Vavela Cafe. The ambiance, service, and treats are superb…read more Luna checked us out as well as kept checking up on us throughout our visit. We did see her running around and cleaning up a lot. She might be overworked because they don't seem to have much staff. Other than that, we had a great time and would recommend it to many.

Was visiting family during Memorial Day weekend, and we met up with a friend in town at this lovely…read moreTurkish Cafe in the university area of Charlotte, NC. Loved the vibe and the decor. It's a very happening spot for young and old, families and friends, people looking to work, and others just there to chill and relax. The line was out the door for the duration of my time there, but do not let that deter you. They have ample space to handle the crowd and it's well staffed with people constantly walking around helping and answering questions. Service is fast and everyone is so nice. They have a variety of seating arrangements which makes it great for large or small groups. This may sound like a lot is going on, and it is...but at the same time it's very relaxing and chill. You place your order at the counter and I'm telling you, they have a great variety to choose from. My party shared some chicken flatbread, a Caprese style appetizer(not its name), and sweet potato cheesecake. Whe all enjoyed some coffee made to order for our liking. We even ordered some pistachio and dubai chocolate desserts to go. Everything was superb! We sat and talked for hours and just soaked in the environment. I had such a great experience and I'm really looking forward to dining here again.

I love this coffee shop and plan to stop by more frequently now that I live closer. I got the…read morevanilla lavender latte with oat milk and loved it. I like that it isn't super sweet with the two flavors. The customer service is always friendly and there's always places to seat. I also ordered a croissant it was so big and buttery, I devoured that thing lol. The warmed it up to a perfect temp and it went to so well with my coffee. This is a great neighborhood coffee shop!!

Hilltop Coffee was an unexpected surprise! Located on Mallard Creek in the University area, they…read moreoffer a variety of coffee options. They also have some pastry selections to go with your coffee. There is seating inside at little cafe tables or barstools along the wall. There is also patio seating outside. The service was great as well! This is a nice little coffee shop to grab coffee/snacks or even maybe work remote. Can't wait to try more of their options!

Very good coffee and pastries. I got a vanilla/cardamom latte and a bacon, egg, and cheese…read morecroissant. The latte was good with a hint of both, the sandwich could have used a bit of flavor like a smear of garlic aioli, but still good. My wife got a cold banana bread latte...tasted just like it.

Great lil spot for coffee pastry or breakfast sandwich! The staff is super friendly and they have…read morequite a few choices for eats! It's bright clean and plenty of seating. They also offer other merchandise for sale! I ordered the GIGGLE WATER latte (vanilla and lavender) it was amazing and the turkey egg cheese croissant also tasty! Prices are about what you'd expect!

Wow ....that's the best word to describe this experience…read more I've had this viral Butter Chicken Pizza on my list for a couple of months now & finally got a chance to go see it for myself. I love Indian food & good pizza so this combination was right down my lane. The flavor of the pizza & the kick of the butter sauce is amazing. I literally only have 3 slices left & it's just me eating this right now I would finish the rest but I'm too full right now. The pizza isn't super thin or super thick, it's just right. Loaded with toppings; chicken, peppers, onions, cilantro, & cheese. I got an extra butter sauce as recommended but I wish I would've got two. This is some of the best pizza I've ever had. I will be back on my next cheat day. Bravo!

The service was great, very friendly and attentive, very helpful regarding the menu and spice…read morelevels. You can order using the menu via QR code or they will take your order. Everything we had was absolutely delicious! They also had a dessert case with beautiful bakery items that looked delicious as well. I will definitely go back!

From the outside looking in Summit looks like your average new age storefront. But the moment you…read morewalk in that all goes away, you're greeted by intoxicating aromas that satisfy the doubt of "just another trendy coffee shop", especially if you catch them baking the incredible sweet treats that they offer! As basic as it sounds, get the chocolate chip cookie and DONT scrape off the salt. It's INCREDIBLE!! Above that the coffee they serve here is truly top notch, so many different notes in so many different brewing methods... if you truly love coffee, come here and don't be afraid to explore something off your usual path. The incredible team behind the scenes at the Highland Creek store has been absolutely incredible. Welcoming a new patron with open arms and making sure I leave completely satisfied gives you that feeling that you're not just another customer. Especially if you engage in conversation of their offerings. Summit might be classified as a "chain" due to their multiple storefronts... but this one runs like a small business that cares. Thank you so much for what you guys do!!

Stopped by here after searching for a coffee place I haven't been to yet…read more It was 9:30-ish am on a Sunday and had a decent amount of customers. Some working, some ordering to go, some hanging out with friends. The playlist was jamming! Was my first time here and was easy to order. The menu is on the wall and they have the seasonal menu there as well. I got the brown sugar cinnamon latte, warmed. It was good but not super strong in flavor. A hint but not milky if that makes sense. I'd order jt again. And it's reasonably priced. A little over $6 for a 16. oz. THEY DO NOT CHARGE EXTRA FOR MILK SUBSTITUTES!!!! I love that concept and wish all places did the same.

Hidden gem in the university area of Charlotte. Turkish/Mediterranean food and drinks…read more Bright and airy inside and the decor is simply beautiful. Really captures what the food and culture of the place is. You can come here for breakfast, lunch or dinner or just coffee. They serve all the Turkish coffee and teas your hearing about these days. Plus the regular coffee shop menu. They have a nice case of traditional desserts and everything just looks so good. Cheesecakes, cakes, pastries and baklava. All the food we saw coming out looked so good and all fresh. We sat outside even though it was warm... they have a few sidewalk tables. They have a extensive menu with vegetarian options too. We wanted something light so we shared the mezze platter which comes with 4 dips and their house baked balloon bread and cucumbers and tomato slices. We got the hummus, baba ganoush, red pepper hummus and tzatziki. Also had some stuffed grape leaves on the platter. The bread is pretty unique, light, airy and thinner than a pita it has a big bubble in it and parts are crunchy and some softer. Great for dipping into the dips and just by itself. Also had the garlic Parmesan fries too. All of it was so good. The fries are crispy and a full bowl that never seemed to go down. The dips were so fresh and I loved the smokey baba ganoush. Presented so nicely too. The grape leaves were great too stuffed with rice and marinated in a nice vinaigrette type dressing. Great platter for the hot weather as it was all cool. After we finished that we went inside as it started getting really hot out and we wanted coffee and dessert. Our server said we can sit anywhere we wanted , we had already seen what we wanted in the dessert case, the raspberry shine cheesecake. Picked our coffees , I went with the cappuccino and my friend had the mocha chino . The barista who was so sweet asked us if we'd had the Turkish coffee before and we said no, so she served us up some with a little Turkish delight sample too. Rich and dark is how I'd describe it , not for the light coffee drinkers, this packs a punch. Really liked it. She also said in turkey after you finish your coffee there is a sludge of grounds left at the bottom of the cup which there was, she said you can have your fortune read from those grounds and how the place in the cup, you have to turn the cup upside for in the saucer and let it sit awhile then flip it over, she was able to read a little as she had said she had been taught how to, she did get some things right in her readings! She also said you can take a picture of the grounds and put it in chatgpt to get a better reading! So I did, it was interesting for sure. Kinda a fun thing to do as well. My cappuccino was positively weak in comparison to the Turkish coffee, Still good though. Was perfect with the cheesecake, which was creamy and had a chocolate crumble in the middle, loved the raspberry flavor and the crust was really good too. Not a heavy stodgy cheesecake, this was much lighter. Perfect afternoon coffee accompaniment. We loved this place! So glad we discovered it, would love to come back and try some of their dinner plates. Great service and just a nice space, it's always nice to come across these local places.

This little place offers a great authentic atmosphere with whitewashed walls and greenery…read morethroughout and the food is equally as enjoyable. I did find that the beef in my beef kebab platter was a tad on the dry side, but it still had good flavor. I was surprised the rice was simply just rice with no adornments but it was decidedly very plain compared to other rice side dishes I've had at Mediterranean restaurants. The staff is incredible. They took care of us, made sure we had plenty of water for the table and checked on us frequently. I hear their coffee is outstanding although it was too late in the afternoon for me to try it without being up half the night because of caffeine intake, so I'll have to try that another time. I will definitely return and try a couple of other things on the menu including their pastries

Recommend! Dropped…read morein on President's Day for one hour of open play with my four year old. I'd seen it and been wanting to try it out. It's a small business and is so cute inside. It was fully decorated for Valentine's Day. They have a smaller kids section with a little fence and another kids area with a bigger wooden play area and little play kitchens, grocery and dr office. On the other side is a little cafe with yum coffee, donuts and kid snacks. When I dropped in without a reservation they were so friendly and kept thanking me for coming. They are cashless. You have to complete a waiver but its super fast with the QR code. You can purchase one hour ($12 weekday) or two hour ($18 weekday) and you get a different wristband based on that. I ordered the seasonal Tuxedo Latte and it was YUM! They even had almond milk, oat milk, etc. they have donuts from Beyond Amazing Donuts - I got the classic one. For my son I got a juice box and Applesauce pouch. They also had some other cute kid options like the 'Baby Latte' which is milk with vanilla. Friendly, convenient, good coffee and a happy kid - check it out!

Great coffee, great location, & great customer service!…read more The cafe is spacious and is a great place to work from if you WFH & want to switch up your work environment. Amazing coffee & WFH option!

Love this place!!! Decided to meet up with a friend for coffee (well tea for me) and she suggested…read morethis place as 'the perfect spot'. And it was. I read through some of the other reviews and I want to set the record straight. Yes, it's inside a church but there is a separate entrance. Yes, there are Christian books but also other genres. Yes, the coffee is very affordable BECAUSE all the staff are volunteers. No one is getting paid and they LOVE what they do. All smiles and great service. The proceeds go to local and global missions of the church. Win, win all the way around. The place itself is very spacious. Two levels. The seating areas are comfortable and far enough apart you can have some semiprivacy if you need it. My friend who brought me says she comes here all the time to study (she's in college). All of the staff knew her by name. (love places like that) I'm not a coffee drinker so I can't really speak to the coffee (although my friend says it's pretty good). I am a tea drinker though and they have a variety of flavors, some refresher juice drinks, a few pastries. Please support. Every now and again if you're thinking of getting coffee or a pastry, choose them. Why not? Do some good for the community through others who are committed to giving back.

I love this place! This is my go to spot to grab a comfy place to sit get my work done in peace and…read moregrab a delicious blueberry Matcha. Hidden gem!

The staff was very friendly. The Americano was average but I liked the hot coco . Definitely worth…read morethe visit!!

We stopped by while shopping on a Friday afternoon. The shop is located across from Primark. The…read moreline wasn't too bad and they moved pretty quick I was surprised to find that the prices are very reasonable. The barista was nice and helpful. Inside the shop they offer a few seating options including low & high top table stables. There's convenient seating in the main corridor as well. We didn't try any treats during this visit but they have baked goods, chips, and candy for sale. They offered a few Holiday drinks, but I went with the basic hot coffee with French vanilla flavoring . I always add a little cream and this time I needed a little sugar, too. The coffee tasted very good. I would visit again.

Stopped by on a Friday afternoon and really enjoyed the atmosphere. There were a few people working…read moreon laptops, and it was quiet, well lit, and felt like a great place to be productive. The space is sleek, modern, and very clean. They have a large selection of coffee and tea drinks, plus baked goods, coffee beans, and other coffee and tea accessories for sale. There's also a convenient drive-thru if you're in a hurry. The baristas were friendly and efficient. I ordered the Strawberry Crème Matcha and a Vietnamese coffee with condensed milk, and both were delicious. The matcha was refreshing without being overly sweet, and the Vietnamese coffee was rich, smooth, and exactly what I was hoping for. Overall, this is a great coffee shop whether you're looking for a place to work, catch up with someone, or just grab a quality drink. I'd definitely come back.

Took a while before anyone greeted me at the counter, but once they did they were polite and…read moresuggestive. I usually like my coffee strong, so I order a quad with a splash of almond milk. Mine turned out real light and milky. I disagree a lot about sending items back, so I kept it as is. It was still really good. I got the gingerbread seasonal flavor. The location was easy to find, and there was a drive-thru available. They are open on Sundays, which is wonderful since most shop are closed. Simply decorated and smelt very clean.