Stopped in for a quick breakfast bite. The two young ladies were friendly. The items in the display…read morewere old and dried - display only - but not enticing at all. I ended up purchasing an Apple turnover. It was a grocery store/Walmart pastry that was "warmed" in a small tabletop oven. When I went to eat it the center was still ice cold. For the price, $4 and change, they could totally buy "bake it yourself" pastries. A dunkin bagel would have been a better choice but I wanted to support local.

Only grabbed a quick vanilla latte to go, but it was delicious! Can't wait to stop in for longer…read moreand try more drinks.

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!

First off, the Turkish coffee is amazing! Never burnt, which is my biggest complaint at some of the…read moreother coffee places nearby. But not here! It's fresh, made to order, and a huge serving. I don't even drink the whole pot because that's just too much caffeine for me lol. I also really loved the savory pastries they have, very complimentary to their coffee. The service is very kind and they give you a buzzer to easily come pick up your order when it's ready. The ambiance was great the last time I went in. They had wifi available if I needed it, but it wasn't overpacked so I could work a bit when I first came in and then was able to still hear my friend when she came over. It has nicely spaced tables so you aren't as boxed in as you are in some of the other coffee places in this area. Overall, my favorite place to grab a Turkish coffee in Charlotte. Yummy coffee, nicely spaced tables, free wifi, good service, and not overly packed. My go-to coffee spot in Plaza Midwood!

This is my "GO-TO" spot whenever I'm entertaining out of town guests or just a meetup with local…read morefriends. I've been for morning coffee when it's not as busy and late at night weekends during it's busiest times. Finding a parking space is challenging, especially on weekends. But once you step inside Vavela's you forget all about that because the vibe catches you instantly. The music, upbeat yet relaxing, transports you to another place and time. As soon as the doors open it's impressive! Seating is welcoming and abundant, be it at a table, on sofas or a grouping of comfortable chairs. When you walk up to the counter to order they have all of their drinks and deserts chilling and on display. And there are a lot of them! I don't know if they are made from scratch or premade, but I've had about 6 different kinds and each one was better than the next. All delicious! On my last visit we got our coffees, shared chicken flatbread, a tomatoe/cheese appetizer and sweet potato cheesecake and EVERYTHING was delicious!!!! They always have a lot of servers and they bring your order to your table. Because it stays busy I notice they have to constantly be on top of cleaning the tables and floors and often people will grab a seat before the staff has a chance to clean the area. But they overall do a good job staying on top of it. I highly recommend Vavela for a group meeting, or if alone, bring your laptop, your studies and get some work done while grabbing a bite to eat...and a Latte.

Vavala is a total gem. I had an internal battle over getting dessert, so I went with the Chicken…read moreAvocado Panini instead it was absolutely outstanding! My husband, however, has no self-control, so he got the Chocolate Strawberry Croissant lol. Both were 10/10. Even the matcha was so aesthetic and delicious! I know some people mention the prices, but honestly, it's spot on. I'd much rather pay for high-quality food and a gorgeous atmosphere than spend the same amount on something mediocre elsewhere. Plus, the service was fast and everyone was so nice. My only regret is not taking a dessert to go! I'll definitely be back.

I've been here a couple times and I'm fairly pleased with the results: having invested nearly two…read moredollars in pinballery I have played at least six games!! not a conquest for the ages but a much better success rate than my attempts at ice cream where I have yet to win a free cup of anything despite my best efforts. Nice little shop off the beatin' path to sit and feel good about not being part of the weirder subcultures... regular and super-hero ice creams, regular and super-hero comics, and multiple pinballs and other games of make believe are the order of the day. keep it light and keep it fun, it's the stuff of childhood here so take your adulterations elsewhere...

Love you guys so much. I grew up in coulwood and me and my family used to love coming in here. We…read morealways appreciated the fun trivia on the table and the really nice woman who used to run the ice cream shop when y'all had your own shot. I remember one time she dressed up for Halloween as a doll and it was amazing. Will definitely be stopping in soon. Thanks again.

I unfortunately I'm not a coffee drinker, but I can always find me a good pastry/baked good to get…read morefrom a place like this and that's how I judged them! First of all their showcase of all of the goodies was just beautiful. I literally had to stare at it for a good 15 minutes before I could decide what I wanted, cause I was gonna take everything home.! The cheesecake flavors were so different creative like they had a Dubai chocolate one, a Snickers one and a few other crazy ones! I ended up going with the kinder one because I do love kinder joy! And then the garlic cream cheese bread was just speaking to me, cause I remember seeing it online and wanted to taste one so bad! Both were absolutely delicious I also wish I caught the workers name, but she was so funny like I could've stood there all night just chatting with her!

Cozy and quaint cafe located across from UNC and the light rail…read more My go to is the honey comb bread and coffee.

I stopped by this coffee shop expecting caffeine, and instead got... an experience? The coffee was…read moresomehow both exactly what I needed and not at all what I thought I ordered. It tasted like focus, with subtle notes of questioning my life choices--in a good way. The atmosphere felt like a place where time either slows down or speeds up depending on how long you stare at your cup. The barista seemed to understand my order before I said it, which was comforting and mildly unsettling. I left more awake than when I arrived, but not entirely sure if it was because of the coffee or the existential clarity it provided. Either way, I'll definitely be back, unless I already am.

I'm a sucker for a pick me up after adulting and was in the mood for a coffee or milk tea. I am…read moreglad I came because CocoBean is both cute and cozy. The area was clean and the cute interior makes for a good social media photo op. The menu has good variety and explorative flavors that encourages repeat visits. I got a Mango Milk Tea and was not disappointed. It gave a Mango Lassi vibe and was very refreshing. My only downside was the bottom of the drink tasted gritty and had a white residue left at the bottom. Also, I initially wanted the drink with light ice and this was my first encounter at a shop that charges extra for light ice (45 cents). Not a huge deal and I understand that companies incur more costs for light ice or no ice. Maybe I could justify the additional charge for getting the drink without ice, but I still wanted ice---just not a lot of it. I just would've like to have been told about it or seen some signage about the additional charge since the toppings and other add ons are listed out. I could've missed where it was listed out, but I don't think I saw anything written out. Nonetheless, after a few healthy gulps, I was sad that the drink was gone. I would come back to try other items.

Oldie but a goodie ! I have visited here when they first opened & I can't believe I never came…read moreonline & wrote a review but I'm here now ! This is such a feel good coffee shop . Black owned and from the moment you walk in you feel all of the culture in one room from all the memorabilia & nostalgic magazines etc all around the coffee shop . Located On the west side of Charlotte if It were closer to me and I didn't live on the other side of town I swear I would be in here daily ! I did attend Dudley's Beauty College that used to be right down the street from here straight out of high school and I know if this coffee shop existed then you would have not been able to keep me out of here .

Come for the coffee and stay for the vibes!…read more I tried the Nikki Gingervanni latte and a piece of lemon cake and both were delicious-- I'm still thinking about that latte to be honest The vibe of this small coffee shop is rich with Charlotte history and black culture. Definitely come check this place out!

I went to Community Matters Cafe with a friend for breakfast on a Wednesday and it was such a…read morelovely 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!

I love this cause and would support them any day. All proceeds go back to the Charlotte Rescue…read moreMission (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!