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!

This is an excellent combination of café, bookstore and thrift/furniture store. I have visited many…read moretimes over the past few years and always seem to come across something unexpected, whether that is a book, CD, vinyl record or game. The book prices are particularly good and make it easy to take a chance on an unfamiliar author or genre. The café serves very good coffee. On this visit I had a cortado, which was strong, smooth and well made. The staff were friendly, helpful and attentive without being intrusive. What I like most is the atmosphere. During my visit I saw families browsing books while enjoying a drink, friends meeting for coffee and people having informal meetings. It feels like a place where you can spend time rather than simply stop by. The balcony seating looked especially appealing for reading or quiet study, with a good view over the café below. A place with plenty of character, and one I will be returning to again.

Came for a book signing. Cozy bookstore with cafe. Did notice some snacks for sale were close to…read moreexpiration. Staff were nice. Smooth signing was had.

I walked in here and I knew the coffee was going to be good. It's like you can smell but also just…read morethe ambience gave me the gut feeling I was going to be happy when I got a latte. Friendly staff who gave a good recommendation, line was moving (although it was longer), and the coffee was perfectly favored. Didn't take all that long to get a latte either! They have vegan pastries, I didn't try one but I will be back because I love when there are allergy friendly options! The parking wasn't easy but what is in Plaza Midwood. I parked about a block away because they have a small parking lot- it's not the easiest to get in and out of!

This place was busy. The entire time we were here, it was non-stop, the order line was long and the…read morewait area was packed. Irene, who took our order, was very sweet. They offer a lot of drinks and food and have lots of seating. The outdoor area was beautiful and relaxing-ish (they can't help the cars driving by). I ordered a zucchini quiche and nitro coffee, my SO ordered drip, cortado, and empanadas (Patagonia, spinach, and breakfast). I thought the cortado was delicious. The drip was very weak and the nitro bitter. The quiche was just slightly over salted. I liked the spinach empanada, but found it heavy on the salt too. The Patagonia was pretty delicious and had great flavor. When I took a bite of the breakfast empanada, I couldn't name any of the ingredients in the filling. Overall, gave me the caffeine boost and sustenance I needed, but I probably wouldn't return.

We ordered a Toffee Nut Macchiato and a Dirty Autumn Chai Latte, and both were great. The macchiato…read morewas smooth but not overly sweet. The Dirty Autumn Chai was a bit sweeter and also great. The staff was super friendly. There was a long line of at least a 20-minutes. The drinks are worth the wait or tracking the truck.

I highly recommend this business. There was a bit of a line but I expected it since there were only…read moretwo people working. They had decor on their coffee bar shelf. I love when businesses, especially food trucks have details like that. I ordered the seaside macchiato on their June specialty drink menu. I told the lady working that I prefer my drinks sweet so she suggested that I add more sweetener. They worked at a great pace with the line that they had. The wait wasn't too long. Maybe 5-7 minutes. My name was called and I stepped up for my drink. It was so pretty! I took a sip and immediately realized that it was not sweet enough to my liking. I stirred and received the same outcome. I went back to the window and asked for more sweetener. The guy working was apologetic and took my drink back with no complaint. Unfortunately, as he attempted to place my cup on the counter, the cup fell. He apologized again and remade it. He didn't cuss, fuss, or seem angry, he just remade the drink. That really made an impact because I would've expected a bit of frustration and there wasn't any. He remade my drink and explained that how I wanted it made, he had to add one less espresso shot. I thanked him for his patience and remaking my drink. They have great customer service! I give this company two thumbs up.

This place is amazing. I've been coming to this coffee shop for the past 10 years every time I'm…read morein town. The coffee is fantastic, the area around the shop is nice to walk around a bit and the food is FANTASTIC. The avacado toast is one of my favorites in the states. If there was anything negative to say it would simply be that it can be a bit crowded and it can be tough to find a place for a group to sit inside. Other than that it's a 10 out of 10 for me.

Undercurrent is a very popular, busy coffee shop in Plaza Midwood. Even with a line out the door…read moreon Sunday morning, the wait was short I had the Cinnamon Roll Latte made with their house-made syrup. It offered a blend of sweetness, warm cinnamon, and smooth coffee. There is seating inside and outside. They do have food options ! Parking in Plaza Midwood can be challenging, it is limited and reverse angle parking.

Valani's is a must if you're in the mood for something sweet…read more Tried the Italian crème cake and a strawberry cream horn. The Italian crème cake was an easy 10/10, super rich, moist, and decadent without being overwhelming. You can tell it's done right. The strawberry cream horn was also really good. The strawberry flavor itself was pretty subtle, but the crème was light and airy, and the pastry shell had a great crisp to it. They have a small outdoor seating area, which is nice, because the inside is very... cozy. Staff is friendly and helped us choose these great desserts Also had their tiramisu here in the past and it was delicious. Overall, really solid bakery. I'd absolutely come back, especially for that Italian crème cake.

Wow... this place is legit! If you want excellent quality, Italian baked goods, you have to come…read morehere. Everything not only looked great, but tasted amazing as well! It was difficult to decide what to get. They had so many options, but everything held up to the highest standard and quality. When we got there, there was a line out the door, however, the line moved very quickly, and it was definitely worth the wait. I do wish they had more of a seating area.

What a great little coffee shop! There are dedicated parking spaces in the church lot for Higher…read moreGrounds customers (except for Sundays), and once parked, you then follow the signage around the building to the entrance. There's ample seating, and on the Wednesday late morning that I stopped in, a smattering of folks were quietly working. The pastries are displayed along the counter, and there's also a chalkboard with their empanada offerings. I got a pineapple-stuffed pastry stick, pan de bono (cheese bread), and guava & cheese empanada to go with our iced brown sugar cinnamon latte & iced vanilla latte (both with oat milk). I love the tropical/Colombian touches to the food offerings, and they were all delish! I especially enjoyed the empanada since it was served hot with a flaky crust and perfect amount of filling. Highly recommend coming in if you're in the area and looking for a caffeine + sweet treat boost!

Great coffee and gelato space with pastries and small seating space to enjoy during the morning…read more Friendly staff, lovely mugs and yummy floral chai tea. There are gluten free pastries (the cheesy bread).

I stumbled upon Not Just Coffee while in Charlotte. Really neat place! I enjoyed the concept of…read moreart, style, and delicious coffee. I ordered a latte and a piece of coffee cake. Both were delicious and paired nicely together. Definitely recommend this place!

Beautiful decor, a lovely fashion-focused cafe, and a wonderful window seating area are some of the…read morethings that this place has. The service was excellent, they even cracked jokes! The hot chocolate was delightful, with amazing latte art. Totally recommend!