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!

one of the best coffee spots in charlotte! i got the brown butter rosemary latte (hot) and my…read morefriend got the black walnut latte which has recently become her go-to. vibes are great - love the amount and various types of seating from couches to bar seating to regular tables. love that they also sell wine - huge selection and well-curated in my opinion.

This was my first time to Haraz Coffee, and I can't wait to come back! I opted for the everything…read morebagel pastry, which has flaky dough and cream cheese inside. Had it warmed up and it was fantastic! I also went with a pistachio latte with almond milk, hot. Also delicious, tasted a bit exotic, and just what I was looking for. So yummy! The vibe here is fantastic, it feels very elegant and there is lots of seating. Free parking out front as well. An amazing coffee shop and a real gem here in uptown, Charlotte!

I had a slice of the pistachio milk cake and I was disappointed. It was very dry especially for a…read moremilk cake and didn't have much flavor. I love Haraz but this one experience was a bummer!

Smelly Cat Cafe is an independent coffee shop in Noda. It is easy to place your order via a tablet…read moreor on your phone and pick up at a window. There is seating inside and outside. They roast the coffee beans in house and make the syrups used in the drinks. We had their NoDa Nights Espresso in an Iced Latte The coffee has won awards an did not disappoint. It was rich, sweet and well balanced. They also serve breakfast burritos and biscuits. I have been to Smelly Cat several times and am never disappointed.

My fiancé and I decided to go on a long walk today so we could finally try Smelly Cat Coffee! We…read moreordered the following items using the outdoor tablet: sausage and egg breakfast burrito, bacon and egg breakfast burrito, iced ceremonial matcha latte unsweet (with cinnamon topping, toasted coconut syrup, and oat milk), and Vietnamese cold brew (with whole milk). I was pleasantly surprised by the items we ordered! We grabbed our food and drinks from the pick-up window and enjoyed the outdoor seating. Also, the iced matcha latte was the perfect shade of green. We didn't take pictures of the burritos, but they were a little smaller than I expected for the price, which cost between $8.25-$8.45. I can't really speak to the service because we ordered through the tablet and had minimal interactions with the baristas. However, I'm looking forward to coming back here to check out the indoor area, which we didn't really explore this time around. Smelly Cat Coffee is also conveniently located near a light rail station, if you ever decide to check this place out!

One of my favorite cafes! I've been here many times. My favorites are the empanadas, pan de bono,…read moresoursop juice, and Lulo juice. The Buñelos are sometimes dry. There are so many Colombian goodies. There are small tables around. It's a good place to study or work if you don't have any meetings/calls. There are outlets on the walls. The staff are always welcoming. Attached is a laundry mat if you need to do laundry.

Craving pastelitos, I decided to get the next best thing...empanadas! Since I was already out, I…read moredecided to stop here. The cafe is beautiful and the owners are an absolute delight!! I ordered 12 empanadas and noticed a white chocolate Ube coffee and I had to have it! The coffee was delicious. I unfortunately slurped it down before taking a photo The empanadas were ready shortly after and came with a vinegar salsa and a green sauce. The sauces were great; however, I was not too happy with the empanadas. However, I would be back again and again for the coffee!

I love this coffee shop inside one of the coolest places in Charlotte…read more MENU The menu is limited to only coffee and tea. There are some bagels available, but that's it. Still, the coffee is is great. LOCATION This particular Undercurrent Coffee is located in a very nice food hall with plenty to do while walking around with your delicious hot/chilled coffee/tea. PARKING There is free 90-minute parking all over the place. After the 90-minute mark, parking is pretty affordable. 100% recommended.

Nice selection of drinks and a seasonal menu. Staff was friendly. Would like to try other locations…read moreto see but my cortado was tasty.

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!

Cute little literal hole in the wall donut shop…read more The employee that assisted me seemed like she had enough for the day, not the friendliest.. We ordered a few donuts vanilla glaze, honey, cinnamon and smores. Service was slow but the donuts are made fresh to order so, it's worth the wait. These donuts are dense, I'm more of a fluffy chewy donut kind of girl, but they were good and I'd come back to try new flavors.

2nd time to this location! Friendly staff, tidy front area. I do wish (but I understand due to the…read moreunique set up) that I could cream/sugar my own coffee. Doughnuts: both times were fresh and warm, which is why I've came back. My personal favorite has been the cinnamon sugar, love the crunch of the fried doughnut, paired with the extra hint of the warm cinnamon and sugar that melts the second it hits your tongue. My husband was all about the powdered sugar, noted that it "hit the spot". We split the honey glaze, it was great when it was dipped in to my hot coffee.

This review is solely based on a event I attended. Attended an Afro Beat event here. Venue is small…read morewith limited on site parking. There is free side street parking if you come early enough to snag one. The DJs and people were a VIBE. Everyone was dancing and having a great time. Service was SLOW. They only had 2 bartenders and tbh, that took up about 45min in itself just to get a drink. I feel like for an event, at least 3 bartenders would do the trick. The thought of having to wait that long at the bar jist to grab a drink, made me not want yo drink. I only got 2 and called it a night with drinks. Bartender wasn't too friendly. No wine and water is in a self serve jug which half the time it was empty and you jad to fight your way through the crowd just to get a cup of water. If they would have more bartenders, they would make more money but maybe next time. The venue was nice, very hot so we ended up outside just dancing. Not sure if I would come again for an event.

First time here and I had a great time and met amazing people! The bartender Kassie was very…read morefriendly and great to talk to! She was telling me about the various events they host throughout the month. She even offered us fresh batch of popcorn which was nice and buttery. I happened to come on comedy night. Shared some laughs and had good drinks!