Super smooth coffee... the only thing that wasn't smooth was me. Stopped by Night Swim Coffee and immediately loved the vibe. The space felt clean, welcoming, and somewhere you actually want to stay for a while. My drink was perfectly made, smooth, balanced, and exactly what I needed. Unfortunately, I spilled it almost right away, completely on me. What stood out was how the staff handled it. They were incredibly kind, quickly cleaned everything up, and remade my drink to the same high standard without hesitation. Definitely a place I would come back to, not just for the coffee, but for the people. read more

My son and I decided to walk over Saturday morning so I could meet the lovely Ms. See Bird Go who spins her tunes on select Saturday mornings at Night Swim. After a short chat, we placed our order and enjoyed the smooth tunes over breakfast. I ordered a Cortado with the Mushroom and cheese quiche. My son had tea with their breakfast burrito. The vibe is very chilled and just puts you in a relaxed mood. The staff was very friendly and the food was delish! Don't know why I waited so long to visit, but will be back next time I'm up that way. read more

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In a few words: very underwhelming. I don't see how this place gets the hype it does. I don't taste my brown sugar vanilla syrup, that I paid an extra $1 for....its like milky water :( There was also only 1 guy running the whole front counter and seemed bothered to be there. Pass...... read more

Night Swim has established itself as the best coffee roaster in Charlotte. Their lattes and cappuccinos are consistent across all seven locations--with each extraction tasting exactly the same, allowing the coffee's nuances to emerge through a rich creamy milk foam. In recognition of their well deserved acclaim, I visited all 7 branches throughout the city. Every location possesses a distinct architectural identity, yet all are unified by the central aesthetic of refined minimalism--clean lines, thoughtful seat placement, and sophisticated materiality that reflects their understanding in the delivery of that highly coveted contemporary café experience. read more

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A beautiful little corner coffee shop. Delicious coffee and lovely service. The food options are quite good as well. We enjoyed the yogurt parfait and the quiche of the day. I want to come back in the future to try the avocado BLT. We also had a cappuccino and a cold brew. Both were great. read more

Night Swim Coffee - Cappuccino - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

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I'm an Angeleno by way of NYC, in town visiting a Charlotte native who insisted we stop at her favorite neighborhood coffee shop before my Amtrak ride to Raleigh--and I'm glad we did. From the moment we walked up, I had a good feeling. Strong curb appeal and thoughtful exterior design usually signal care, and Night Swim delivered on that promise inside and out. I expected to grab a quick pastry and coffee to hold me over for the three-hour train ride, but Night Swim surprised me with solid light breakfast options. I ordered the quiche of the day, a bagel, and turmeric tea. As a certified NYC bagel snob, I asked to see the bagel before committing. Without hesitation, the staff went back to the kitchen and happily obliged--kind, present, and refreshingly unbothered. The interior is beautiful: warm, intentional, and inviting. We grabbed a cozy corner by the back corner window. The music sat at a whisper (a rare and appreciated touch), making conversation easy. The food was genuinely delicious--comforting without being heavy, perfect before travel. This was an ideal pre-train stop: calm energy, thoughtful service, and quality food. I'll absolutely be back next time I'm in the NoDa area. Would recommend for: a relaxed morning, good conversation, and a quietly excellent bite before heading out of town. read more

Night Swim Coffee - Everything bagel, tumeric tea latte, quiche of the day - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

Loved this spot! My friend lives in the apartments nearby so we decided to walk over to grab some coffee and light food for the morning. The atmosphere was great - this would be the perfect spot to come and get some work done, as some of the customers were. The staff was friendly and made some recommendations. I ended up getting the cold brew with maple cardamom syrup and the avocado toast. Both were great! The avocado toast was unique and I loved the mix of texture and flavor. Would definitely recommend trying if in the area! read more

Night Swim Coffee - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

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I was looking for a coffee shop and this one kept showing up on social media so of course I had to try it! The coffee is great even just for a simple vanilla latte! Only downfall is it's a little pricey! read more

Night Swim Coffee - Inside B of A building - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

Visited here on a Saturday late morning. There was a DJ playing good music but I was really turned off by how loud it was. I wasn't sure if it's a day party but there's no reason for it to be that loud you couldn't talk too each other inside. The cafe itself is super cute, bright, and nice layout with both indoor and outdoor seating options. Ordering was fine, however it took over 30 minutes for the egg and cheese sandwich, and avocado toast that came with literally one piece of toast. This is crazy for $10?! There's no way avocado toast can cost this much and only be one slice. I ordered cold brew that was not strong at all, they never asked if I wanted any milk, cream, or sweetener so had to go back and forth. I was disappointed in the experience here. Slow service, high prices not worth the value. read more

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Cute little coffee spot right next to my apartment, I can just walk there in 3 minutes. Also, I can walk in with my doggie to order, then sitting outside. Plenti tables and chairs, water bucket for fur babies. I love the coffee with nice design, they serve it in this pretty green glass cup. This past Sunday (4/13) I had a super nice experience with the barista. Usually they yell your name when your order is redy, but this time I got my coffee served to my table, then my sandwich as well. What a nice way of treating me on a Sunday morning. Thank you very much for making the extra miles! I felt so special. read more

Night Swim Coffee - Egg and cheese sandwich , cappuccino - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

They only fill it up about 2/3 of the way if you ask for lite ice in your cold brew... wouldn't mind paying extra to fill it up all the way but that wasn't an option. I just want more coffee than ice ‍ read more

Night Swim takes coffee to a whole new level. You simply can't go wrong; whether you choose a latte, cappuccino, cortado, or cold brew, every drink is of the highest level. The quality of their beans is outstanding, and you can taste the expertise in every sip. Plus, they supply some of Charlotte's best coffee spots-talk about a stamp of approval! Before 2 pm, they serve a menu of breakfast and lunch options. I tried many plates there, like avocado BLT, sesame peanut tofu wrap, which is pretty spicy but a good vegan option, and focaccia sandwich, but my top picks are the quiche of the day (mine had leeks) served with a fresh side salad and the avocado toast on thin multigrain bread, topped with a poached egg and drizzled with irresistible harissa sauce. Morning happiness is guaranteed! The interior is minimalistic, with concrete walls, wooden tables, and an ambiance that exudes a Scandinavian vibe. I also like their dishes and branding on to-go cups - very aesthetic. Night Swim is a great spot if you need a focused work environment. The self-service setup ensures you can work in peace, with fast-working kitchen staff and friendly baristas who keep your coffee cravings satisfied. read more

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They have a comfortable bench to sit on to do work for hours. The latte and hot chocolate were good. I tried the overnight oats for the first time ever, I didn't like them. The staff was friendly. read more

Night Swim Coffee - Workspace area - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

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love love love this location! It is so bright and spacious, food and coffee was very good. I got the caramel latte and breakfast sandwich. Service is always great at night swim locations -- staff is so accommodating and willing to answer any questions. came here to work and it was busy, but lots of seating inside and out! Great addition to the Noda / Optimist park area! read more

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I stopped in here after traveling by many times and never stopping. One day, I was running too late to go to another coffee shop, so I decided to stop by, and now this is my favorite coffee shop. The ambiance is minimalist and modern with a Nordic aesthetic. The staff is super sweet and hip, which adds to the overall vibe. Every time I get a hot, oat milk matcha latte with maple cardamom syrup. It is the perfect ease into your morning and tastes like a warm hug. I also LOVE their food. The tomato feta quiche is out of this world, as is the bacon, egg, and cheese on everything bagel. Both were suggested to me by the barista and were spot-on. The flavors are divine. The other thing that the baristas introduced me to was the Odeko app, which is the order-ahead platform they use that caters to increasing patronage at local coffee shops. Brilliant! Great spot tucked near Optimist Park and easily accessible at the 25th Street Light Rail stop. read more

Coffee is amazing, we get the beans regularly and they are always super smooth. The shop itself is super cute and a great space for working. The coffee cake was amazing and super tasty. Maybe this is due to time of day, (I went in around 12:40) but I got a focaccia sandwich and they were out of turkey, so I got a replacement with bacon. The sandwich was not great, the bottom piece of focaccia was very wet, but the bread itself was a bit hard, so the bottom piece ended up being like a sponge from what I assume was from the tomato juices. The overall taste of the sandwich was quite overpowering of the bacon and I unfortunately couldn't taste any other ingredients other than the bacon. The sandwich would have probably been much better with turkey as originally intended. Overall, everything is a bit pricey, but for the small portion of sandwich (and no sides) and for how hard and dry the bread was, it was pretty disappointing. Would pass on the lunch in the future. read more

Night Swim Coffee - Turkey focaccia sandwich - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

This hidden gem needs to be on your radar next time you're looking for a place to catch up with a friend or do some work! There's plenty of seating and tables to do work or eat their yummy food. There's also outdoor seating that allows dogs! The service can be slow because the way they brew their coffee and espresso is very authentic and takes minutes per shot. You'll want to order to go knowing that it might take 10 minutes even when it's slow. Love this place!! read more

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Great espresso and comfortable place to enjoy/relax. Very pleasant barista and staff

Where do I begin? Way above average roasters, interesting, constantly changing origins, processing types, roast profiles - yes, all of that! But what really stands out to me (making especially at home is my hobby, and I order coffees from roasters all over the world) is the customer service! It feels very personal, it always arrives quickly, shipped out the day it is roasted, really great packaging, really, the whole enchilada! I discovered them quite by accident; attending a 5 day professional SCA barista workshop in Cornelius, NC, (Trail Blaze Coffee Academy ) and, believe me, they had a lot of great coffees for us, but the coffees from this relatively small local roaster was so good, I had to order more when I got back to New York, and I sometimes think learning about these guys might've been the highlight of that entire experience! read more

This place rocks! What I bought: - Ices maple cardamom latte with oat milk - Breakfast sandwich add bacon - Unsweetened iced matcha with oat milk - Bag of Edy Roblas Sosa beans for home (on recommendation of the barista) I stopped in Charlotte to work today on my way further south, so I wanted to find somewhere with ample seating and great coffee. Some online searching led me to Night Swim and I was NOT disappointed. The individual working the bar (Sid or Syd I believe?) was incredibly kind, knowledgeable, and personable. The breakfast sandwich (I added bacon) was bomb and well worth the price. Their coffee is also spectacular and it's clear they know what they're doing when it comes to sourcing, roasting, and preparing it. I spent about 6 hours working here today and never felt out of place or that I was taking up too much room. The layout is extremely conducive to remote working or cooking with a plethora of outlets conveniently located by nearly all of the seats. The employees were even kind enough to wait to ask folks to leave until 3:30 (even though they closed at 3 and all of us silly geese were just working away). TLDR; Seriously can't recommend these guys enough, everything was absolutely incredible! read more

Night Swim Coffee - Breakfast sandwich (added bacon) Unsweetened iced matcha with oat milk Bag of Edy Roblas Sosa coffee - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

If I could give a zero star review I would. Barista did not want to accommodate my customizations- and they were nothing crazy just a milk switch. She also just wasn't very pleasant. She did not ask for "here" or "to go", so she assumed and put it in a glass "for here", which is fine, but she got upset when I asked for a plastic to go cup. She also messed up my order and didn't seem to care to fix it. Overall vibe was off and negative. Coffee also tastes horrible but that could be because I didn't get what I ordered. I felt the need to post this review so that they could realize what changes to make to better new customers experience's. They should focus on training their baristas on customer service. read more

As a picky specialty coffee nerd, I am incredibly pleased with night swims craft dedication and delivery. Their new space on the edge of Noda provides incredible natural light, open work space, and a warm atmosphere. Every drink and food item on their menu is a must have! Their items are a bit pricey, however, for a considerable reason... their syrups, focaccia, pastry's, quiche (amongst most items) are all made in-house. Additionally, the company sources ingredients, including their milk, locally which incurs higher costs. The staff is incredibly knowledgeable and they work hard to deliver great service and tasty coffee. Love the space and will return! read more

Night Swim Coffee - Cappuccino art! - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

This is a wonderful cafe in Optimist Park with great vibes. The team clearly cares a lot about the details: nice dishware, dialed-in music, sleek furniture etc. The coffee drinks are solid, and the food is great. The sandwiches, quiche, baked goods, and overnight oats are all really good. It's my favorite place in Optimist Park to meet for coffee or to get some work done. It is very convenient to the Greenway and the Parkwood Station. The outdoor seating is a fun way to watch the activity in the neighborhood. read more

I stumbled across this coffee place one morning on the way to work. I must say, im so glad I did! I decided to try their Avocado toast & OMG it has been the BEST avocado toast I have tried anywhere! It's so delicious! It has toasted almonds, pickled onions, and a harissa sauce that, in my opinion, makes the avocado toast! At first, I thought all those different ingredients would be overwhelming, but it was not. It all blended so well together. The employee told me that it was a fan favorite, and now I see why! It is on the pricier side. It's almost $10 for the toast, BUT I feel it's definitely worth it. Any chance I get, I stop buying and get the Avocado toast for sure. I ordered a vanilla latte, and it was also delicious. It had just the right amount of vanilla but not too overpowering where I didn't taste the coffee. This shop has a cute little seating area next to floor to ceiling windows and surrounded by natural light and plants. The ambiance is definitely a really chill, quiet vibe. They do have a big open parking lot with plenty of parking spots yo choose from, as well as side street parking. Im glad I found this coffee shop and plan on coming more regularly. read more

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Coffee was ok. Very friendly barista and good location. Good place for people watching and more about the location. I probably should have gotten a latte read more

Delicious coffee and the vibe of this place is so cute and calming! The baristas are super friendly and the food is really good too. read more

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I've been waiting for this location to open for a while. It's super convenient to where I live, and I had a great experience. The baristas were very friendly and offered some great recommendations. The food (cookie and overnight oats) and coffee (iced cortado) were phenomenal. The overnight oats were particularly good--I'm often tempted to go by there for breakfast. read more

Night Swim Coffee - overnight oats, cookie, iced cortado - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

Kitchen closes at 2, but the cook will throw a fit in front of customers if you order food at 1:50. They charge for water, butter, and the jalapeño cream cheese is literally chopped jalapeños in plain cream cheese. Fair enough. It has cute seating, but the customer service is awful. We arrived at the counter and the worker ran away and asked someone else to take our order, which was fine. But he was rude, condescending, and none of them seemed like they wanted to be there. I ordered a sandwich, I was starving after a long morning at work. He went back to ask the chef if that was okay. She immediately started moaning and complaining, snapping at him. And SWEARING. Dropping the f-bomb and being wildly inappropriate. "This has happened so many times now" what people ordering food before the kitchen closes? It's a sandwich. I'll go back there and make it myself in two minutes. I get it if it's 1:59 or a few minutes before. But she had plenty of time, and even if she didn't, no need to be so rude about it. He said she would make it, but I had heard how rude she was. I was NOT in the mood for a bad sandwich made in spite of me because I ordered at a time she didn't like, I cancelled the sandwich. Coffee is mid, everything came out fast. They don't warm the pastries. And good luck parking out there in the construction zone. read more