Cold brew with sweetened condensed milk was tart, sweet, and refreshing on a hot day…read more They provide samples which is very kind and generous. Not much seating inside and some outside, I would recommend getting it to go and walking the neighborhood.

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!

I'm not drinking coffee these days, but that didn't stop me from checking out coffee shops. After…read moremy friend & I finished lunch, I still had plenty of time before my flight, which made this spot a good place to continue chatting & working. The decor is modern & chic with comfortable spots to settle in for work or visits with friends. There's free parking behind the building. Love: service (kind, helpful), dragon fruit refresher (sweet, refreshing as you'd guess)

I want to start by saying that I typically enjoy drinks from Haraz. I was excited about the new…read morelocation opening and decided to stop by this morning for a Strawberry Cloud Matcha. I had recently tried this drink at another Haraz location and loved it so much that I officially considered myself a matcha drinker. When I received my drink, I noticed it looked much pinker than it had at the other locations I'd visited. I assumed it had just been mixed and that the usual layers of matcha, strawberry, and whipped cloud had blended together, so I didn't think much of it. However, after taking my first sip in the car, it immediately tasted like strawberry milk. Since I was on my way to work, I kept drinking it, expecting the matcha flavor to come through, but it never did. It was disappointing because the drink was nothing like the one I've had several times at other Haraz locations. I hope this location places an emphasis on training and consistency so the drinks meet the same standard as the rest of the Haraz locations. On a positive note, the staff members were kind, welcoming, and greeted me as soon as I walked in.

Strawberry Bingsoo (5/5): Very finely shaved ice with vanilla ice cream, mini mochi balls, sliced…read morestrawberries, and condensed milk. The mochi balls were the highlight for me. They were soft, chewy, and sweet. I wish there was condensed milk drizzled on top and not just on the bottom, but it was a happy surprise to find at the end. The strawberries were a little underripe. Need to try the cookies and cream one next time! RATING SYSTEM 5 - Great (Need to get this again) 4 - Good (Would get this again) 3 - Ok (Might give this another shot) 2 - Not Good (Won't get this again) 1 - Bad (Telling people to avoid this)

Aesthetic: Cute Asian coffee house located in Urban District Market with coffee, tea, and a variety…read moreof unique desserts. My Favorites: The iced oolong is my jam! Experience: I love this coffee spot, and I want to try everything on the menu! I love the Oolong, milk teas, and the cold brew with oat milk. Everything I've had is authentic with strong flavor. They also have delicious looking mochi donuts and a variety of interesting pastries I still need to indulge in. The workers are always sweet and make us feel at home. I highly recommend checking them out the next time you're at Urban District Market.

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!

I have been really wanting to try this space as they have wine as well! Parking was very limited as…read morethe coffee shop shares a building with multiple other tenants making it hard to find a parking spot with all the action in the area. Prior to going here I looked up their menu on their website and IG trying to decide what I wanted to order. I decided on the ube vanilla latte but they did not have that on their menu as it's on the fall menu that drops in a week or so from now. I felt like there was quite a bit of false advertising going on. However, I did order a vanilla latte and it was really good! It tasted like a vanilla ice cream cone!

The food was quite good, I loved the tart cakes. Especially the Lemon Raspberry. The place also is…read morereally gorgeous and has a good welcoming vibe. I will say the workers did not seem like they wanted to work here, and were a little rude when we were trying to order. But other than that, this place is cute!

What a unique experience. Love the french theme, Napolean paintings, Eiffel Tower selfie-bait. All…read moreamazing. Had the cinnamon roll, and the cream dripped all over fabulously. The almond croissant was perfect. Mini pecan bites super tasty. Iced latte was perfect. I can see why this comes up on places to visit in Charlotte, it was the highlight of our trip!

I first came here during a night out with friends and had the best time dancing the night away,…read morethen came with a friend for lunch a couple of times. Each time I ordered something different and am always blown away at how amazing their food and drinks are. Everyone that works there is always so nice and welcoming! The vibes are emmaulate! There's also a beer shop downstairs as well, which is really cool to see how the business expands. Will definitely continue to comeback and is perfect for every occasion. Love support minority-owned businesses wherever I go! The owners are a Dominican/Charlotte-Native duo sharing their love for the community and culture with every visitor that enters. 10/10 would recommend the early gray tea matcha and the Mexican corn wings!!!

As a foodie transplant from the Bay Area, I'm always on the hunt for dishes that remind me of…read morememorable meals from past travels. One that has stuck with me for years was a rosemary roasted potato pizza I discovered in a little hole-in-the-wall spot in Winnemucca, Nevada. When I saw a similar option on the menu here, I had to give it a try. I ordered the Liberation pizza and added Italian sausage, along with a side of wings and blue cheese. I was also curious about the Mexican street corn but requested it on the side so it wouldn't get soggy during the ride home. The timing was accurate--they quoted about 20 minutes--but parking in this area of North Davidson can be a bit challenging, especially during busy hours. It's a lively, high-traffic intersection, so plan accordingly if you're picking up. Here's where things got a little bumpy. When I got home, I realized the pizzas in the box were not mine. I called the restaurant, and to their credit, they immediately apologized and offered to remake the order right away. That kind of responsiveness goes a long way, and I appreciated their willingness to make it right without hesitation. I drove back to pick up the corrected order, and the staff again apologized and had everything ready. Unfortunately, when I got home the second time, the wings were there--but the blue cheese was missing. At that point, it was late, and I decided to just call it a night. Lesson learned on my end: always take a moment to check the order before leaving. Rookie mistake. Now for the food itself: * Pizza: Delicious overall, with great flavor and quality ingredients. I personally prefer a thinner crust, but the taste was solid. The truffle oil was a bit heavy for my palate and slightly overpowered the other flavors. I also would have preferred the sausage to be crumbled rather than in larger chunks for more even distribution. * Wings: Very good--crispy, well-seasoned, and satisfying. They just really needed that blue cheese to complete the experience. Despite the hiccups, the team handled the situation professionally, and the food quality is clearly there. This is a popular neighborhood spot with creative menu options, and I'd absolutely give them another try. Helpful tip for future customers: Parking can be tight, and takeout orders can get busy--so double-check your order before you leave. It'll save you a second trip. Overall, a lively local place with strong flavors, good recovery on service, and a menu that's worth exploring.

Came here to catch up with a friend on Sunday at 11:30am. It was totally empty. Parked across the…read morestreet and was able to keep my eye on car the entire time which was nice. I asked to try a couple ice cream flavors- salted caramel and banana. The barista must have been waking up still because I watched him spoon coffee instead of banana and asked him as he handed it to me "That's banana". He confirmed and when I tasted it I said "that tastes like coffee, not banana" then he just kind of apologized and gave me the actual banana sample. I noticed the ice cream did not look fresh and was freezer burned so I passed altogether anyway and just got some macarons which was another ordeal because this first 3 flavors I picked from the list they said they were out of, so the sign was outdated. Overall it's not a bad spot and has nice decor and ambience but the service and menu could use some fine tuning... @azfitfoodfub

Grabbed an iced vanilla latte from here midday on a Friday and it wasn't busy at all, just a few…read morepeople working in the coffee shop or meeting up with people. I was in desperate need of some caffeine and the latte was super tasty and definitely did the job. It was maybe a couple bucks more than I'd normally like to pay but beyond that it was very decent. They even had some food items available which would be nice to try in the future. The place itself was very modern and sleek with plenty of seats available to park at. And it's located in a great part of NoDa too which is helpful. Definitely a new favorite spot when I'm in Charlotte.

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.

I love the crowd here! Everyone is so nice, and the free popcorn is a great idea for people who are…read morea few drinks deep. We will definitely keep coming back for their jam and comedy nights. Their cocktails are fun and strong.

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.

Aesthetic: Magical coffee and wine bar with an extensive walk through garden outside…read more What to try: Matcha Service: Excellent Parking: Limited Rating: 5/5, I've lived a few blocks away for years, and I always forget that it's right here, but I love this spot. The matcha with any flavor is delicious. The garden really makes it worth the visit, you will be surprised how it just goes on and on. I highly recommend this cafe for an early coffee or a late night wine.

It's a popular spot. What a great place to have a glass of…read moresomething nice with people in your life. Nice selection of wine and coffee ect. The garden seating is very cozy, spread out throughout the garden. We will be visiting again soon.