Stopped by Waterbean Coffee in Pineville for a quick coffee break on our drive back to Tennessee,…read moreand I'm glad we did! The first thing that caught my attention was the beautifully designed interior. The café has a cozy, modern vibe that's perfect for relaxing or catching up with friends over coffee. We ordered a couple of lattes, and both were rich, smooth, and well balanced. They also have a nice selection of bakery items, so we couldn't resist trying a muffin and a slice of cake. Both were fresh, delicious, and paired perfectly with our drinks. Even though it was just a quick stop, the quality of the coffee, the tasty pastries, and the welcoming atmosphere left a great impression. It's the kind of coffee shop that makes you want to stay a little longer. We'll definitely be stopping by again the next time we're passing through Pineville!

Cute lil coffee shop, I got the paradise latte, pretty good. I ordered a lox's bagel no capers…read morebecause I hate them. I get my bagel, full of capers and bare minimum smoked salmon. I'm not impressed.

Not the Atmosphere for Me…read more I really wanted to like Dutch Bros, and I gave this location several chances on different occasions before deciding it simply isn't for me. One positive is that I do feel you get a generous amount of coffee for the price, especially compared with some other coffee chains. Unfortunately, my biggest issue is the overall atmosphere and level of professionalism. I come to a coffee shop for coffee and friendly service--not to hear employees' personal political opinions, social views, relationships, sexuality, or other parts of their private lives repeatedly brought into customer interactions. Regardless of someone's beliefs, orientation, politics, or lifestyle, I think employees should keep highly personal or potentially divisive subjects out of the workplace unless a customer specifically engages in that conversation. The communication style also became irritating. One employee repeatedly responded with "I gotchu" to nearly everything I said. After hearing it over and over, I finally joked that if she "got me," maybe she was paying for my coffee. Casual service can be fun, but there is a point where it starts feeling forced rather than genuinely friendly. On another visit, an employee attempted to speak Spanish to me in a way that came across as awkward and presumptuous rather than helpful. I understand she may have had good intentions, but employees should avoid making assumptions about customers or what language they prefer. I'm sure this atmosphere appeals to some people, but it wasn't welcoming or comfortable for me. My constructive suggestion would be to focus more on professional, courteous customer service and great coffee while leaving employees' personal beliefs, politics, relationships, and private lives outside of customer interactions. The coffee and value have potential, but after several visits, I've decided I won't be returning.

The best sugar free protein latte! The strawberry iced chai is delicious! The employees are always…read morefriendly and helpful! Upbeat environment!

The Daily Grind is a superrrrr cute coffee shop! Everything in the baked goods case was beautifully…read moreprepared and very tempting. Our drinks were pretty good! Not the best coffee/chai tea latte I have had in Monroe/Waxhaw area but their service was speedy. The employees were super friendly and talkative as well! I also got a red velvet donut, which was delish. However, the wheelchair accessibility is not the best. It is very small and tight inside. We ended up having to sit outside for a more spacious-feeling spot. Their outdoor seating is so cute and comfy!

Love it! But I had to detract a star because it's so expensive... however I really enjoyed my…read morebanana pastry! They also had coconut, acorn, blueberry and mango pastries available. I was there at 8:55am on a Saturday and all of those were there (I mention that because I know some people have come at times that they were sold out). The banana was quite delicious- inside was like a banana pudding with a bit of a wafer pie crust in there. It was a whopping $17 - I didn't mind paying because it felt special but obviously that price would keep this from being a regular thing for me.

Cast Iron Waffles is a charming little coffee and waffle shop in Ballantyne. This is a great place…read moreto grab a treat on your own or take someone on a memorable first date. I enjoyed my waffles with strawberries added, though the coffee was just standard - not bad, but not a standout. The cozy atmosphere combined with cute seating choices is the real draw of this place. Additionally, the customer service was warm and welcoming. I would go back here!

This was my first visit to this location. When I walked in, I was greeted by a young man who was…read morevery polite, which I appreciated. I ordered the Biscoff waffle and the Strawberry Specialty waffle. When my order arrived, the presentation was quite pleasant; however, the experience quickly went downhill. The waffles were cold and very hard to cut. The texture was not what I expect from a fresh waffle. I usually visit the SouthPark location (if it's still open), and this experience did not compare. I was able to eat the Biscoff waffle, but the Strawberry Specialty waffle was so bad that I ended up throwing it away. Unfortunately, based on this visit, I will not be returning.

I visited based off an Instagram review one of my friends did. I ordered at the window although…read morethey have a drive thru and an app. I love that they play New Orleans-style music as it stays on theme. I also am drawn to the color scheme of the shop, but I'm biased because my favorite color is purple. On my first visit, I chose the Bananas Foster - vanilla, brown sugar, banana, and cinnamon - this did not have a strong banana taste, but it still tasted soo good, I gave 'em a pass. I also got the Sausage, Egg, and Cheese Breakfast Sandwich ($5), which was good and had the traditional taste of most breakfast sandwiches. On my second visit, I ordered through the app, which allowed me to fully customize my order. I got the Iced White Chocolate Cappuccino - ($6.35) - espresso, almond milk, sweet cold foam (+0.70), vanilla syrup (+$0.75). It was superb because it was made the way I requested. Service was great, no issues there.

I've visited this new gem a few times, and each visit has been a completely different experience…read more I've noticed that the staff is very inconsistent, which is disappointing especially since I drive a few miles just to get coffee and beignets. I went yesterday (Tuesday), and they have a promotion where if you order a medium or large coffee, you get free beignets. I also ordered three extra on the side. Unfortunately, every single beignet was hard as a rock, as if they were old and reheated. By the time I got home, they were completely inedible. I really don't appreciate the inconsistency. Customers shouldn't be served anything that the staff themselves wouldn't eat. Because of this, I'll unfortunately have to find somewhere else to go for my treats.

Was there for a 1-on-1 business mtg; hoped for an easy place to caffeinate & chat. Felt like an…read moreadded task meeting here in a sea of regulars. The popular & intimate venue did not allow much space for conversation, only found 1 seat by the register. Did not see info about wifi but could have missed it as there were def peeps working on laptops- maybe I had to ask for that like I did the bathroom key. Got a good matcha latte in a lovely 'delivery.' Staff was polite, efficient. Dearth of offerings info - again, customers there are likely regulars-- so baristas didn't offer info I didn't expressly ask for. (I couldn't see what the milk subs were for drinks, or decaf options, etc.) The drink was fine but this is not the venue for me. I commuted to get there, & was annoying finding a spot in the close-quarters lot. Then had to stop busy staff to ask for the bathroom key...esplly awkwd since I had to go more than once. (Driving & caffeinating, you know?!) This place was just not my cuppa. .

Whenever I'm in Charlotte, I love to visit Night Swim Coffee. Honestly, everything I've tried from…read morethere has been a hit. This time I stopped in early, so it was nice and quiet. I got to chat with the baristas, who recommended one of their seasonal drinks. The Blackberry Shortbread Cookie Latte. It was the perfect mix of creamy and sweet, with a distinct "matcha-ey" quality where all the flavors balanced each other out perfectly. I really wish I'd had more time to sit and enjoy it there, the space looked so cozy! You definitely have to give their coffee a try. They have several locations throughout the city, but I highly recommend checking this one out!

This is such a cute little coffee spot tucked inside an apartment building! The atmosphere is cozy…read moreand welcoming, the coffee was great, and it's the perfect place to relax or get a little work done. Definitely a hidden gem!

This is a cute coffee shop located below apartment buildings. It is the perfect size to accommodate…read morecustomers and those who desire to sit at a table and study or read. The barista was welcoming. She was the only barista at the time I ordered; however, her partner was in line to order drinks (I assume she was on break). As the partner saw the line grow she jumped back in to help. We ordered the lavender haze latte and chai with vanilla. We ordered the 24oz which is automatically iced. Reading is fundamental because my husband wanted a hot drink and I wanted to surprise him with a large size which turned the drink iced (meh). Anyway, the flavors were there!!!!! The house made syrups were amazing as well. I deducted a star because my cup had way too much ice. Otherwise, I will return.

There was absolutely no line at the window. So I decided to get out of my car and order at the…read morewindow. The line for cars was past the window. Once at the window a few people had joined the line at the window and we had to wait for someone to come to the window to place our orders. Everyone was busy making orders for the drive thru. After placing our orders we then waited close to 20 minutes for our drinks to be made. The line for the drive thru had come and gone several times before we got our drinks. Since they prioritize the drive thru I will definitely stay in my car from now on if I come back to this location. Dutch Bros 13947 E Independence Blvd Indian Trail, NC 28079 (Review 14 in 2026 and 909 overall)

Had to come and try Dutch Bros. as soon as they opened in Indian Trail! The parking lot was packed,…read moreof course, with 3 lanes open. There was security helping to direct traffic and the staff seemed to be enjoying themselves, despite the never ending lines. We decided to try some of the seasonal drinks. I got the Strawberry Colada Iced Lemonade and my husband got the Strawberry Colada Blended Rebel. Both were very good!! The strawberry fruit on top is a nice touch. Can't wait to come back and try something else in a few weeks. Drinks: 5/5 Service: 5/5 Quality: 5/5