First heard about the mission of this spot on a podcast and had to go see and support! Not only is the coffee great, but the space is beautiful for a meal or to do some work with indoor and outdoor seating. Staff is awesome and the food looked great - will have to come back when more hungry.. love the mission and the space! read more

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First things first-there's a parking lot. Felt a welcome greeting before being quickly seated. Order taken after a reasonable time given to review the menu. There's a cafe side and a restaurant side. Nice place to converse or maybe have a short business meeting. I will be back. read more

I went there for a breakfast business meeting, so I did not order anything more than a coffee drink. However, what I did see was a very personable and friendly staff and a cool spot for casual gatherings paired with a defined setting for a nice sit down meal. The philosophy that governs the "why" of Community Matters is inspiring. I plan on going back for a sit down meal. read more

I love this cause and would support them any day. All proceeds go back to the Charlotte Rescue Mission (a rehab and sober living ministry) and they employ graduates of the program. Such a wonderful cause! The employees were all super nice. We had a big group and they seated us outside and got us all water without us having to ask. We didn't realize they closed at 2:00 and they didn't rush us at all- great hospitality! The food is amazing!! I got a caramel latte, they could do decaf which I love and it was so good! I got the classic cafe breakfast which was eggs, toast and I opted for home fries and fresh fruit as my sides. The fresh fruit was pineapple, blueberries and blackberries, it was so good! I also got a pumpkin chocolate chip muffin which was really moist and great. They have a huge parking lot and it's conveniently located on the greenway. I will definitely be back! read more

Community Matters Cafe - caramel latte - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

It's hard to find anything I don't like about Community Matters Cafe. I've eaten here few times -- it's always been grabbing a quick pastry, chai or something, but today I actually dined in. The summer menu is remarkable as it incorporates fresh, seasonal fruits, tender proteins and yummy veggies. I got the peach rib sandwich and it made my foot dance under the table. The Brussels were pretty dang good too. Service was great. Two people waited on us and both were friendly. What I love most about the ambience is how community-centered it really is. People come here to gather, work, and make connect and it's on display in every corner of the building. I also love thar there is free parking on site. It's a win/win. read more

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I went to Community Matters Cafe with a friend for breakfast on a Wednesday and it was such a lovely experience! The space is very open and the service was great! Our waiter gave some great recommendations for our first time. I ordered a Cinnamon Bun Mocha latte, which was very tasty! You can tell they homemade their whipped cream! For food, I ordered the Egg in a Hole, which came with some mixed greens dressed in a very yummy vinaigrette, and I ordered a side of home fries. All of it was so delicious and fresh. The chili garlic oil they used was very flavorful and was a great addition to the dish! I will definitely be back! read more

Community Matters Cafe - Egg-In-A-Hole - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

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Absolutely delicious breakfast! Conveniently located close to the airport so I'm looking forward to stopping in next time I fly out of Charlotte! The service was amazing. I had a really good iced coffee drink, and the food was delicious! Huge portion size. read more

Community Matters Cafe - Sandwich - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

This is an amazing place with wonderful food. The food is incredible, the prices are reasonable, and you are supporting a good cause! What more could you want? The food here is good - good, it's not just good because it's going to help the less fortunate, it would be amazing food, even if it were not! I walked here from my hotel in downtown Charlotte, and I'm so glad I did. Thanks for the recommendation Yelp Elite Deborah W! https://www.yelp.com/user_details?userid=BifmW6A70mvRDpPc-wIfmQ read more

Do yourself a favor and do not pass on CMC for your morning needs. CMC has a homestyle city feel where you're sharing drinks with the people who are in the know. CMC has good coffee m, grandma's muffins and a homestyle breakfast if you choose. read more

Community Matters Cafe - Americano - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

First visit here and what a treat! We had flap jacks, the breakfast sandwich and steel cut outs--delicious. The staff was attentive and engaging, particularly Anthony. Looking forward to a return visit soon! read more

This is absolutely one of my favorite places in Charlotte. Read the mission before you go if you haven't. The food is delicious and the staff is so, so kind. Can't wait to go back. read more

Community Matters Cafe - Iced Honey Bee Latte - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

Service was a little slow, but the serve was really nice. The pancakes were amazing!!!!!

Super cute cafe with great servers and even better food. Coffee selection was fun and it was all very delicious, also so nice to know that the workers here are paid a real wage and the mission of the cafe is for a great cause, will be back MANY more times!! read more

Community Matters Cafe - Cajun Sausage Skillet and Cinnamon Bun Mocha - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

Great concept. Love the hiring process and giving people a chance. The service was great. Everything we ordered except the hot chocolate which was wonderful, was unfortunately pretty bad. To the point I had stomach issues. My suggestion - go for coffee/hot chocolate. Maybe a pastry. Skip breakfast. read more

Came here to work and have breakfast. Great Atmosphere for a meeting or just to work out of the office. They also have a large area that's more restaurant style. So half coffee shop area and half restaurant. Good Coffee Fantastic Ricotta Toast Bread was super fresh, ricotta was so creamy, tomatoes so fresh and sweet and some daps of pesto! Just suggest some pillows on your bench pews as you can sit and get comfortable without them because you dip back. Missing 1 Star just because service wasn't 5 stars. Just not friendly or welcoming when ordering. Also when wish coffee was a little stronger. Next time I will need to add a shit of expresso to get a stronger flavor of coffee. read more

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I love this place. Period! Community Matters Cafe is more than a place to dine, it's a life skills program for individuals who deserve a second chance in life. The service is great, the entire place is clean and the ambiance is welcoming and professional. Side note, I have come here several times, and I have seen quite a few local celebrities and top corporate individuals. There is a coffee shop on the side with a diverse and delicious options of coffee drinks. While this wonderful place does not offer quite the culinary experience, the menu does offer a few delicious options for your typical American food. I still give them 5 stars. This is a standalone building located in uptown Charlotte with a beautiful view of Bank of America stadium. It's a great set up for a nice photo. There is plenty of free parking in its own lot. Overall, 100% recommended! read more

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So I might have had high expectations for this place, not sure, but it was not all that it was made out to be. Service was just ok, started out good but after we got our food no one checked on us. I needed ketchup and hot sauce, but I didn't see our waiter again until we were ready to leave. Food was not good anyhow, my bread was burnt and overall came out cold. I got the BLT and it was probably one of the worst I've ever had (not sure how you can mess that up). And the Brussel sprouts side was just ok, couldn't finish it. Lastly, I tried a frozen frappe and it was not good either. THE ONLY THING I really liked about this spot is their mission (my 2 stars was for that). Probably won't be visiting again for any food or drinks though. read more

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A great find. Loved everything here. The food, drinks, staff, space and concept all were amazing. I tried the ProsperiTEA...it's their version of a Starbucks medicine but 10x's better. To eat I stayed basic and got scrambled eggs, grits, potatoes and toast. Random praise but that toast is delicious. I put the fresh raspberry jam on it and it was oddly my favorite part of the meal. Staff was very nice. Our waitress was new but if she didn't know the answer to something she had no issue asking for help. I didn't finish my food and she made a little joke like I'll come back after you eat some more and it made me smile. It was like a mother/grandmother telling you to eat up. I love the layout. There is so much space here and I definitely will be coming back with my laptop one day to hang out. read more

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Community Matters is one of my favorite coffee shop stops in Charlotte. They have both take away and a full service restaurant and are always buzzing with customers. I usually get a seasonal latte or vanilla latte which is always delicious. Today I tried the breakfast sandwich with turkey sausage and it was also great! The atmosphere is cozy and welcoming and a great place to enjoy breakfast or work for the day. They also are an extension of the Charlotte Rescue Mission which helps people struggling with addiction in our community. Will always come here when I can! read more

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Came here for a coffee meeting recently and was pleasantly surprised. The space is pretty big and it was bustling with people on a Wednesday morning having meetings or getting some work done. The energy was great! I didn't eat breakfast but I enjoyed a really good gingerbread latte. Located near uptown and lots of free parking in their parking lot. read more

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Come for delicious food and stay for the mission. Our server was friendly and knowledgeable of the menu. All of his suggestions were 5 stars. I thoroughly enjoyed the hot chocolate and London fog 5/5. Egg sandwich and side (cheddar grits) 4/5 Everything was good, but I needed something to tie the sandwich together. It was a bit dry. I added jelly to the sandwich (not included). read more

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I love this place! It literally can do no wrong in my book. My bestie and I came by to grab brunch and coffee. I ordered the s'mores hot chocolate seasonal drink. It was sooooo damn good! Such a delicious and nostalgic drink. I also decided to try the pumpkin ricotta toast and unfortunately I hated it lol. I love all things pumpkin but this dish was missing something. It wasn't even necessarily nasty, it just needed something bad. I took about 2 bites and was done with it. But my my my my, the Johnny cakes came through and saved the day! I subbed the pork for turkey sausage and WOW! This dish is phenomenal. It's like my new fav breakfast item! Such a tasty meal with so many different flavor profiles happening. I mean I don't think I took a breath while eating this. Amazing! Service at CMC is always awesome as well! Great times! read more

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I've been a handful of times with colleagues for lunch because the food and service is always amazing. Love their creative salads each season! read more

Community Matters Cafe - Winter salad - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

Community matters Café is an awesome coffee shop and restaurant for breakfast or lunch. The top area when you walk in is more of a coffee shop vibe where you can order a drink or some light pastry's from a counter. There's plenty of small tables, cozy seats, and a large communal table as well. If you ask to be seated, you'll be lead down a few steps to the "restaurant" side of the place where you'll have a server come take your order. The menu has plenty of standard breakfast options and a few more unique ones too like the pulled pork Johnny cakes which we tried. It was really unique and delicious, with a savory pancake topped with pulled pork, a sweet and spicy glaze, and a fried egg. We also got the fried chicken sandwich which was ok. I had it before and thought it was better so perhaps it was an off day. The French toast is also delicious and I wish we had order that again. I tried a seasonal peppermint mocha drink that was awesome. It was very sweet, but I expected that ordering a mocha. I loved that it was topped with whipped cream, crushed candy canes, and chocolate syrup. Very delicious. This place is awesome and I'll definitely be coming back! read more

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We frequently hear about the magic that can happen when passion & purpose collide, yet Community Matters Cafe shows it to us through their service & food. Guided by a mission of supporting graduates of Charlotte Rescue Mission's recovery & life skills programming, Community Matters Cafe delivers excellent service, within a warm environment--complete with very Instagram photo-worthy murals of inspirational quotes--and top-notch food. They've got a rotational menu that delivers through all seasons; my standard go-to dishes are the Kale Caesar & Brussels Sprouts. Check them out & support their mission today! read more

Community Matters Cafe - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

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One of my favorite coffee shops - I always get a caramel macchiato & some type of breakfast. Service is impeccable and always on point at this location. Inside the coffee shop, is also a full service restaurant. This place is perfect for working, a coffee date, lunch, or just because read more

Community Matters Cafe - Classic breakfast - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

I know it exists for a good cause but do not go expecting good food. I was excited to try this spot because of all the great reviews and was super disappointed. Everything we ordered was overcooked and dry (breakfast sandwich, side of sausage, BLT, and home fries). The service wasn't bad but it was incredibly slow. There were only 3 tables with customers and about a dozen employees but it took almost 25 minutes to get our food. When it finally arrived it was cold, in addition to having been horribly overcooked. The food was definitely not worth the wait. We're not super picky people but left most of it and sadly won't be back. Next time I want to support a good cause and am hungry, I'll make a donation on my way to a spot with better food and service. read more

I didn't realize how close I was to this hidden gem! I will be going back. Got the vanilla chai latte and it was delicious, I was pleasantly surprised. It was hot and quickly made! I believe half the place is a restaurant (brunch spot) and the other half is a casual, work from home-esk, coffee shop. Will be trying the food next time I go! read more

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Woohoo, 3 day weekends mean that we can go to our favorite place! It was chilly out and we brought the pups, so I asked if we could turn on the heater. They were so good about it. I went with the pulled pork Johnny cake and swapped the sunny egg for scrambled . My husband got the deli rye with home fries. His sandwich was HUGE!! I had to laugh watching him try to stuff that in his mouth lol. He said he would absolutely order that again. They were so sweet and brought out a couple pupa chino's for our fur babies. The first time these guys have ever had them and they were in heaven. This place is totally deserving of their 5 star rating. Love them! read more

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Wow! I have had many breakfasts in Charlotte but this was hands down one of the best ever! Community Matters is such a lovely space, nicely decorated and the staff is super friendly. I had a chai which was amazing and eggs, grits, bacon and toast. Sounds simple but it was prepared so well and seasoned just right. I could just sit here all day and sip chai and read my book the atmosphere is perfect for it. My only regret is that they aren't open on weekends because I'd surely come here for breakfast and to try other items on their menu. Highly recommend and the purpose they serve in the community is an extra added bonus. read more

Community Matters Cafe - Menu - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

The steel oats are the best I've ever had! Love Anthony as a server!! And love Will the manager!

Me and two of my friends decided to check out a new restaurant in Charlotte, NC. When we arrived at the restaurant we were greeted with a big smile and we loved the ambience of Community Matters Cafe. The menu was concise and simple with both Breakfast, Brunch, and Lunch options. I ordered the hot Cinnamon Bun Mocha and it was delicious! The cream on top was so good and it felt like I was having a dessert beverage. For Lunch I ordered the New Orleans Fried Chicken Sandwich with cheddar grits. I loved the cheesy grits and it was yummy. The chicken sandwich wasn't too spicy and it was straight fire! Overall, it was delicious and I totally recommend this restaurant if you are in the Uptown area of Charlotte, NC! read more

Community Matters Cafe - Cinnamon Bun Mocha - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

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The food was absolutely amazing, the coffee was delicious and service was great! Will be coming back! 10/10! The price was good as well! Absolutely loved the way the cafe looks and feels. Super open space and enough seats for everyone! read more

Community Matters Cafe - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

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Then your light will break out like the dawn, And your recovery will speedily spring forth; And your righteousness will go before you; The glory of the Lord will be your rear guard. Isaiah 58: 8 History & Homage a Culinary Celebration of Black History Month I had the great honor of attending this event at Community Matters Cafe. This is a very special place , all of the servers are in a recovery program for addiction. They made the life changing decision to admit they needed help in recovery. Part of the process is a life skills program offered at Community Matters Cafe. As I ate the delicious food served by the hands of these overcomers, I couldn't help but wonder if our nation needed to confess and admit her need for recovery too. An example of one who has done this is Clinton Hughes please check out his story of overcoming addiction here : https://m.facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=1188080471590919&id=570948789970760 He served us with excellence at this event and shared with me that it was his grandmother's prayers that kept him going. The food was amazing and world class. It was a feast made by several chefs and we were given gift bags with t -shirts that say, " to Restore Hope" on one side and , " Attitude of Gratitude," on the other. I'm very thankful and inspired to have a seat at this table of recovery. There's room for you too. read more

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I'm going to go ahead and say this is the most underrated brunch spot in Charlotte. It was on the Yelp Charlotte Top 100 list and Best New Restaurants list in 2019, so clearly Yelpers know about it. First off, I love that they're supporting Charlotte Rescue Mission. It's great to find restaurants with a great cause like this! Covid-19: you can order and pay online. Pickup your food inside when you get there. They have a lot of outdoor seating, but it was crowded. We found a picnic table in the parking lot with no one else around. We ordered the Pulled Pork Johnny Cake, Sugar Crusted French Toast, and the New Orleans Hot Chicken Sandwich with a side of Crispy Brussels Sprouts. Everything was fantastic. I think the french toast was my favorite and the best I've had. I love how crispy and caramelized the outside was and how light and fluffy the inside was. The Pulled Pork Johnny Cake was so unique. I loved the flavor of the corn based pancake and the pulled pork/egg was the perfect addition on top. The chicken sandwich was perfectly crispy and delicous. I will say it wasn't at all hot so the name was a bit of a misnomer to me, but we loved it nonetheless. We also got some pastries. We enjoyed the miso blondie, lemon cheesecake cookie sammie, and the molasses cookie sammie. The molasses cookie sammie was my favorite. The inside is beautiful too. It would be a great place to hang out and get work done post Covid. Don't make the mistake of sleeping on this place! Try them out for your next brunch. read more

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Hearty, friendly and the perfect cafe to gather and meet up with a friend. Place was very roomy and the friendly. I wish I could give five starts for the staff because everyone was so especially friendly. I'll give the food a 3-4. I had the Chorizo breakfast bowl. As good as it was it wasn't for my liking. I didn't pay attention to the grits inside listed. TBH I never had grits before let alone with Chorizo. I think it would of been perfect because it was packed with flavor, but it was a little salty. The ultimate save beside staff was the Cinnamon Bun Mocha!! This was F I R E (A SF Bay Area phrase for good). I'd come back for sure to say hello to Ms.Karen and Mr. James. My server was cool too, I just didn't catch his name. read more

Community Matters Cafe - Enjoying a fresh cup of House Roast - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

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Community Matters Cafe Serves not only delicious food but also--as it's name suggests--its community! They serve their community by helping people suffering from addiction get back on their feet with recovery programs. And part of that mission includes serving delicious food such as the following that my wife and I shared: Sugar Crusted French Toast Pulled Pork Johnny Cake New Orleans Hot Chicken Sandwich Crispy Brussel Sprouts Miso Blondie Lemon Cheesecake Cookie Sammie Molasses Cookie Sammie I enjoyed everything and would gladly get it again. read more

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Absolutely love this place! The vibe is always so great. The staff here are so friendly and personable. I love the coffee and pastry selection. The location is great too with a lot of parking around. It is often busy, but I think that's a great sign! read more

Community matters is a great café that has an even greater purpose! I walked in and immediately was greeted and loved the coffee shop that has a at home family feeling. I ordered the pulled pork Johnny cake and it was delicious. The pork was very seasoned and the cornmeal cake had more of a savory taste, I did request syrup for it, and that took the dish over the top!!! I cant wait to come back with my family and friends!!! read more

Community Matters Cafe - Pulled Pork Johnny Cake was delishhh - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

The place its self is really nice inside, the staff was nice, a little odd but nice. We went for breakfast and the food was awful. It looked and sounded like it would be good. It was the w most bland, flavorless thing I've eaten. I had the egg sandwhich with home fries. The potatoes tasted like dirty fried potatoes. There want an ounce of seasoning on anything. The coffee is mid. I had a chai latte it was so weak. Don't recommend this place for breakfast read more

Community Matters Cafe - Chai latte - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina