The Collective Cafe

What amazing food. My crepe was fantastic, the napoleon, full of flavor and light and airy!…read moreCappuccino was also delicious Very kind owner

My first time here and it was amazing ! The atmosphere was so nice, they gave me a rundown of the…read morefood and the restaurant. I got a honey bun latte and a Bavarian crepe and it was divine. I had to take it home! The people there were so kind and helpful. 10/10

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Bill & Bob’s Coffee Bar

4.5(31 reviews)

2.2 mi

The coffee shop looks small from the outside, but it's surprisingly cozy and welcoming inside. The…read morestaff are friendly, knowledgeable, and happy to answer questions or make recommendations. The coffee is excellent, and I'll definitely be coming back for more!

Walked here from the vet and found a hidden gem! True coffeehouse vibes. Lots of hanging plants and…read morewarm lighting. A perfect cozy spot to enjoy a drink, do some work, meet a friend etc. I ordered a matcha with toffee and it was phenomenal. My husband got a cold brew- they put coffee ice cubes in which is a nice touch and when I asked for cream and sugar they measured the sugar and added hot water to make a simple syrup so it wouldn't be a gritty mess in the cup. What a wonderful added touch! They have over a dozen different flavor syrups, use organic matcha, have Vietnamese or Turkish coffee and even cafe con leche. The baked good in the case also looked phenomenal. Also two large drinks were $10.47 and the cups were as big as a Starbucks venti (which are now like $7 a piece) Thanks for a great experience bill and bobs!!

Bacon and waffles latte

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Innescas Sweets of Europe

4.3(49 reviews)

1.0 mi

What a wonderful gem tucked in the corner. The store has a bright and lively vibe, and definitely…read morelove the sliding glass doors that let me see how the delicious goodies are made. There are so many great options, and every item is fresh and tasty!!! Definitely try the mousse items - both the bear and the lemon are great choices. Also can't go wrong with the danishes. The puff is so airy and each layer is distinct in each bite - this is when we know why we drove all the way to a French bakery. The staff is very polite and helpful. There was an internet hiccup that morning so our sandwich order didn't go through to the kitchen in time. The staff offered a complementary macaroon due to the slightly longer wait (we're eating the whole time anyway so it's honestly not a huge deal), and the sandwich is worth the wait. It's a wonderful experience - will definitely go back for the goodies and support a local business :)

Great little hidden gem. I don't drink coffee but it…read moresmelled wonderful. Friendly staff, the pastries all looked amazing. Mostly tables for 2 but has space inside and out.

Bearamisu

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Brakeman's Coffee & Supply

4.4(186 reviews)

0.9 mi

Who doesn't love Brakeman's IYKYN The absolute best Coffee…read moreshop in Charlotte. You can't beat the coffee, the team- always good vibes only & service with a smile Do yourself a favor and Pull-Up

I absolutely love this wonderful little coffee shop in downtown Matthews. Their brew is tasty,…read moreprices are reasonable, and the adorable setting offers some wonderful places inside and out to curl up with a book, a laptop and a cup of Joe. In warm weather, grab a spot at one of the outdoor tables, and in winter, find a spot on the covered patio or a cozy nook inside. Brakeman's also serves muffins, pastries and iced drinks, and the service is friendly and efficient. But be warned -- this popular spot gets extremely busy, especially on Saturday mornings. So come early, claim your spot and discover one of the best spots in town for a hot cup of coffee!

Brakeman's Coffee & Supply, Matthews

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Eden Di Rose Cafe

5.0(2 reviews)

0.7 mi

Checked out this Brand New Cafe 'Eden Di Rose Cafe' in Matthews! What a wonderful experience! Met…read moreMarcella and JR and they were awesome! Good & Drinks! Full Bar and Great Vibes! Come check it out!!

You can be trusted to have the most amazing dining experience. Clean food, authentic, fantastic!!…read morebring all of your friends!! The owner is so passionate. He deserves all of the success! enjoy!

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Romeo And Juliet Brazilian Cafe

4.4(17 reviews)

2.1 mi

This is a great casual place to go…read more Brazilian pastries great for a good breakfast. Empanadas kind of pastries. Decent sweet pastries as well. Service was very good and food was fresh. Good for going for a quick improvised bite

10/10 i definitely recommend to anybody reading this…read more Everything was excellent, from the food- to the service and people, to the atmosphere. This is my new favorite cafe/coffee shop in Charlotte. This is a family owned establishment, and they are some of the nicest genuine people you'll meet. They truly treat you like family. And the FOOD?!!????...... Amazing. Genuine authentic Brazilian food, pastries and desserts, bread, etc etc. They also freshly squeeze juice which is amazing. So many healthy options here too. Like acai, so many fruit juices, smoothies, etc. Coffee is of course a 10/10 as well. In other words.... GO!!!!!

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Good Cup

4.4(17 reviews)

0.9 mi

Fabulous turmeric ginger latte! Good Cup made a wonderful savory latte with almond milk, ginger,…read moreturmeric and chai. I enjoyed the flavors of ginger and peppery chai. The baked treat from Southern olive was yummy too. I got the Everything bar with oatmeal, peanut butter, dried blueberries and chocolate. It's vegetarian style baking, which I am not, but tastes delicious like a healthy gluten free oatmeal brownie. The Good Cup has a coffee truck making the rounds now to neighborhoods and they post on Instagram where they're going weekly in Matthews. (Their brick and mortar location is with Loyalist Market during regular times.) they're taking credit cards and cash so look for their coffee truck and support an amazing local business! They also have kombucha that was sold out but I wanna try next time!

Good cup really is a good cup! I love that they have oat milk and the staff is so sweet and…read morefriendly. Really recommend. I got a wildflower latte and my friend got a caramel iced latte. Both excellent.

Almond croissant and oat milk latte

Every thing bar

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220C Banh Mi and Sweets

4.8(87 reviews)

2.2 mi

220C is delicious!! We came here on a Sunday afternoon to try something new and it was pretty…read morepacked inside. The couches were available to sit on but all of the tables were taken. The menu has plenty of options and the baked goods on display look very nice. The man who took our order was super sweet and greeted us as soon as we walked in. It was also wheelchair accessible! Little tight inside to navigate though. There was also only one gender-neutral bathroom which had a line for it when we were there. We got the Bulgogi beef bun, the pistachio latte w/tache and the brown sugar vanilla latte w/ salted cream. Everything was delicious!!! It was probably the first pistachio latte I've ever had that I could actually taste the pistachio. The brown sugar vanilla latte was very aesthetically appealing and tasty.

220C Banh Mi and Coffee is a cute and little local cafe that sells banh mi, drinks, and pastries!…read moreThe inside is not the largest, but it does have this somewhat peaceful and zen atmosphere (possibly due to the bamboo wallpaper) so it seems like it would be a great work or study space. In terms of the service, I thought it was good. I asked for two banh mis but was informed that there were only enough ingredients for one so I was refunded for the extra banh mi I had paid for! I ordered the Crispy Pork Belly Banh Mi and Vietnamese Iced Coffee. I was worried there would be no Crispy Pork Belly Banh Mi left because at other cafes that sell this option, it runs out FAST. Luckily, they had enough left to make one order for me. The banh mi was very flakey and crispy! I enjoyed the buttery mayo on the banh mi and the crispy pork belly was good, but I wish the pork belly was not cut in such small and thin pieces. I would love to feel the crunch of the crispy skin in my bites. But I know that I probably got the leftovers since it was near closing when I arrived. The Vietnamese Iced Coffee was super strong! A bit too strong for my liking. Overall, I think that this is a solid spot for a quick bite or meal! I would like to come back earlier in the day to get a fresher batch of the crispy pork belly and to try their pastries.

Free water!

Banh mi dac biet

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Your Mom's Donuts

4.2(297 reviews)

1.4 mi

Great great donuts. There is always a good variety of donuts and customer service is always good…read more If you are looking for the perfect place with a cozy vibe...then this is your place.

Met Melody this morning. She was a delight. Great service, easygoing ambiance, service with a smile…read moreand her vanilla latte was lit the glazed and salted caramel donuts were amazing. If you Nom-Nom for donuts stop in

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Vanilla w/ Sprinkles, Salted Caramel, Plain Glazed, Strawberry w/ Sprinkles, Lemon Honey, and Milk Chocolate w/ Sprinkles

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Thick, Clumpy, Boston Cream Custard - way too much filling.

Stacks Kitchen

4.2(491 reviews)

1.4 mi

Good food .. fast service. Come here with a large party didn't have to wait for then 10 minutes…read morefor a table

We went to this little diner-like restaurant on the recommendation of a friend. We went on Memorial…read moreDay and there was about a fifteen minute wait for our party of two. First impression was good. The restaurant itself looked clean and family-oriented. It had a diner-like feel. We ordered breakfast. (Breakfast is served all day.) Our server was very pleasant, attentive and friendly. I ordered one chocolate chip pancake with strawberries and whipped cream, and a turkey sausage patty. My husband had an omelet with hash browns and a biscuit. Overall, we thought everything was very good. My husband said he prefers his hash browns more browned and crunchy; and that his biscuit could have been a little better, but he was still pleased with his meal. I have no complaints about my pancake and turkey sausage. The thing I liked most about this place was that there were many choices on the menu, and the prices were reasonable. Finally, a place you can enjoy that has good food, a nice atmosphere and won't cost you an arm and a leg. This is closest to a real diner that I've eaten at in a long time. As we waited for our food to come out (which didn't take long at all), we noticed other waitstaff delivering amazing-looking food to tables. Our mouths were watering!! We will definitely be back. A very enjoyable experience.

Beef liver with bacon, coleslaw and green beans

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Kizzy G.

9

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0

7 years ago

Wow just wow! We all purposely got something different just to see... the burger was the best I have had! The blackened chicken sandwich and the chipotle chicken panini were amazing as well! My teenage son who had the panini said "I'm trying to think if I've ever had anything better?" Five stars for sure. I have heard their breakfasts are excellent too! Oh and the chai latte and smoothies were so good too! We will be back... probably tomorrow! read more

Harvey B.

17

9

0

2 years ago

I've been here three times for a quick coffee. Even when I've been in line for over 10 minutes and still waiting to place my order, there's only one person ahead of me. I leave without a coffee every time because it takes forever just to place my order. Very disappointing. I'd love to support local businesses but I don't feel like my time is valued when I've been here. read more

Heidi S.

0

2

1 year ago

The Collective Cafe never disappoints! Everything I've tried has been delicious, and their coffee is hands down the best in town. The portion sizes are generous, and the prices are fair, making it a great value for the quality you get. Plus, they offer catering with an extensive menu--perfect for any event. Highly recommend! read more

Kevin C.

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9

4

7 years ago

My wife and I both had their "Collective burger" for lunch. Very good, fresh meat and nicely seasoned. Great steak fries with it. I had mine on a ciabatta bun. Very good! Love the feel and atmosphere. We highly recommend you give them a visit. read more

Marla B.

123

1

2

7 years ago

This place is great! Love the food. Very generous portions. Great omelettes for breakfast. The burgers, sandwiches and salads seem to all be good choices for lunch. I have yet to be disappointed. Such a wonderful find. read more

Quinton R.

46

1

0

7 years ago

Great food! Fresh and great coffee! Love there breakfast sandwich! Also have great burgers! And fast too!

Jasmine L.

30

4

0

5 years ago

A friend recommended this place and it did not disappoint. Definitely coming back again!

Michal S.

0

3

0

2 years ago

Great food!! Great Space!! Great people!! I place to relax , meet with friends, or work!

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