The Giddy Goat is an absolute standout local coffee spot in Charlotte. Hands down, this is the best nitro cold brew coffee I've ever had--so good that I ended up ordering a second one. You can actually watch the nitro percolating and settling in the glass when it's poured, which is such a treat. To go with the coffee, I ordered the breakfast burrito and a chocolate pastry. The burrito was delicious and generous in size, served with a salsa that brought a great kick without being overbearing. The chocolate pastry was fresh, flaky, and hit the spot. Service from the staff on the first floor was attentive and helpful, and the space has a solid energy to it. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Parking is tight (the lot only holds a handful of cars), and while the noise level is moderate, it's nothing a good pair of headphones can't handle if you're looking to get some focus work done.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Wish I were a local so I could make this a regular routine. 5 stars! read more

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[[HIGHLIGHT]]This place was busy. The entire time we were here, it was non-stop, the order line was long and the wait area was packed.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Irene, who took our order, was very sweet. [[HIGHLIGHT]]They offer a lot of drinks and food and have lots of seating.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]The outdoor area was beautiful and relaxing-ish (they can't help the cars driving by).[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] 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. read more

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[[HIGHLIGHT]]Always great vibes on the Plaza.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Stop by the Giddy Goat for cup of Joe served with big smiles and great energy.. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Spring is in the air- so call a friend and enjoy the patio.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Cheers read more

Had an empanada & an iced matcha, so delicious. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Upstairs was a really quiet peaceful place to work or read.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Will definitely be back. read more

The Giddy Goat Coffee Roasters - Matcha - Coffee Roasteries Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

It was ok. [[HIGHLIGHT]]It's a cozy spot and the empanadas were good.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Coffee got the job done but it wasn't great. Service was efficient and friendly. It'll do in a pinch. read more

The Giddy Goat Coffee Roasters - Coffee Roasteries Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

[[HIGHLIGHT]]Fun coffee shop we tried on our weekend in Charlotte.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] There was a decent line, but service was quick, we got two drip coffees and several breakfast empanadas to try plus a yogurt parfait and a chocolate croissant, to feed our family of six. [[HIGHLIGHT]]We found plenty of seating in their upstairs lounge area, and enjoyed our coffees and breakfast.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] The ham and cheese and patagonia empanadas were especially delicious. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Definitely a great local spot, good vibes, good coffee, good food.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] My husband walked there the next morning to take a bag of beans home with him as a souvenir. read more

The Giddy Goat Coffee Roasters - chocolate croissant - Coffee Roasteries Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

[[HIGHLIGHT]]I walked in here and I knew the coffee was going to be good. It's like you can smell but also just the ambience gave me the gut feeling I was going to be happy when I got a latte.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] 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! read more

The Giddy Goat Coffee Roasters - Coffee Roasteries Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

Great location in Plaza Midwood with its own parking lot and plenty of seating. There's indoor seating, an upstairs area, and outdoor seating, so it never feels cramped. My go-to is an iced honey vanilla latte, and theirs was smooth and really well balanced. For food, I got The Goat burrito and it definitely hit the spot. It was filling, flavorful, and perfect for breakfast. Everything tasted fresh and worked really well together. read more

The Giddy Goat Coffee Roasters - Goat burrito - Coffee Roasteries Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

This is a cool place with a fun vibe. The coffee was pretty good, but I don't know if I'd take the detour again. The service was very friendly though. read more

[[HIGHLIGHT]]What a perfect place to grab a delicious cup of coffee, a breakfast pastry (I was shocked to see they had empanadas), and get some work done via their free WiFi.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Been coming here for ages and if you're reading this...I highly recommend you start to, too! read more

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My favorite local coffee joint. Coffee is great. They also offer empanadas, quiche, pastries, burritos and other fresh made items.

Worse customer service I've ever experienced. No greeting when we came in and wasn't acknowledged until after five minutes. The matcha wasn't mixed properly and has clumps of matcha at the bottom. Was served to my friend and I unmixed, cup covered in the drink, and set down very rudely. Worse 8 dollars I've ever spent. read more

The Giddy Goat Coffee Roasters - Matcha - Coffee Roasteries Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

Good coffee and good GOAT breakfast burrito. Service was pretty quick and [[HIGHLIGHT]]cute indoor and outdoor seating.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]Lots of people "working from home" on Friday here![[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

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Love this place! [[HIGHLIGHT]]Very busy, lots of seating options and big outdoor seating area.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Service was quick. The GOAT burrito was very good. The coffee was mediocre. read more

[[HIGHLIGHT]]Perfect spot to grab a small bite and coffee with some friends![[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Small group of us (6 total) met up on Saturday around 9am. [[HIGHLIGHT]]It was not crowded - looks like we had just beat the rush though - and we snagged a picnic table outside.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]Weather was great so it was awesome to be able to enjoy the fresh air.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] I ordered a mimosa and a few empanadas (breakfast, vegana, and tomato basil?). My friends got some lattes and other empanadas as well - we ended up getting 6 for $21, so a nice little discount for the larger order (normal $4/ea). We all enjoyed our food and drinks and had some quality time hanging out together. Pricepoint, very standard/fair, and service was good and speedy for how things started picking up a bit. Love that this is in such a walkable area but also does have a dedicated parking lot. Since my friends live nearby, I definitely see us returning soon! @azfitfoodfun read more

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Ridiculously delish! Homemade and bursting with flavor. I will definitely be coming back. The staff was wonderful and kind. It had a really homey feel. We sat upstairs in the sun and watched so many people enjoy themselves at this place:) highly recommend! I got the spinach, breakfast, and mushroom empanadas with a hazelnut latte. Excellent espresso with homemade syrup! Loved it thank you giddy goat! Will definitely be coming back. p.s. (get both of the sauces. its worth it!) read more

The Giddy Goat Coffee Roasters - Empanadas - Coffee Roasteries Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

Great homemade empanadas, coffee, and pastries. Long line but lots of seating. Family-friendly.

Five stars for two pleasant hours on a Thursday morning with my laptop getting some work done out of the house and experiencing a little change of scenery. It was awesome that not only did The Giddy Goat have a cortado on the menu, they actually knew what it was. My cortado was excellent - 2 ounces of espresso and two ounces of steamed (not foamed) milk served in a short glass. They have a dedicated parking space (nice to find in Plaza Midwood) and I was able to find a comfortable table next to a power outlet. Wifi worked well. This was a fabulous spot for morning coffee and some out-of-office working. [Review 2540 of 2024 - 3992 in North Carolina - 23551 overall] read more

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What a cute coffee shop.. Parking can be a nightmare as the parking lot is super tiny, and they seem to get a lot of traffic. I came on at Saturday morning around 9:30 am. I walked in and the line was not that bad, and moved fairly quickly. However, when I turned around it got really long very quickly! Happy I got there at a good time. The space is tight on the main level, but they do have outdoor seating and an upper level, so plenty of space overall. I ordered the gingerbread latte, and two empanadas (one spinach and cheese, the other chicken) I really enjoyed the spinach and cheese pastry but not so much the chicken one. I also wanted to try the pistachio crossaint and asked the cashier if they had any more, to which she replied if they did they would bring them down. So, I got the hazelnut one instead. After, I paid for my items they brought the pistachio croissants down..... By this time the line was entirely too long for me to go back and try to order what I really wanted.. She should have asked someone how long of a wait it would of been for more, so I could have just paid for it and waited. I was a bit disappointed, as this was one of the items I really wanted to try. The gingerbread latte was so good. My favorite item so far. When I come back, I'll try to come earlier to beat the crowd and hopefully I'll be able to try the pistachio crossaint! read more

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I tried giddy goat for the first time today and enjoyed it! You can order in (glass and plate) or to go (plastic cup/to go container) which was a nice option. I got an iced dirty chai with oatmilk- it was good but nothing special, and a zucchini quiche which was delicious! They were bringing out pans of fresh baked empanadas from upstairs which looked delicious. [[HIGHLIGHT]]There's room outside, downstairs, and a whole area upstairs (with a bar!) where I was able to sit and charge my laptop and get some work done[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] . [[HIGHLIGHT]]Free WiFi.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]Nice spot in plaza!![[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

The Giddy Goat Coffee Roasters - Zucchini quiche, iced dirty chai, a place to work - Coffee Roasteries Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

Their coffee is amazing and their empanadas are soooo good! I love this place. Cool atmoshphere with the upper level and the outdoor seating. I like working from here. Service has always been pretty friendly and quick read more

Great cortado It was busy but service moved fairly fast Empanadas were delicious and cooked to perfection read more

This is my favorite coffee place in Charlotte. The line can get pretty long, especially on weekend morning, but it always moves pretty quickly. Love the empanadas and the breakfast burritos (but don't like that they're only available on weekends). [[HIGHLIGHT]]Great indoor and outdoor space for doing work or just hanging out.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] If you download their app you can get free drip coffees pretty regularly! read more

The empanadas were the best that I have ever had. I seriously considered moving to NC just so that I can visit this place daily.

Tried The Giddy Goat this morning and this coffee shop is pretty good. The service is excellent- both friendly and efficient and the orders are filled quickly. I order the Giddy Goat burrito, the buttery croissant, cinnamon bread and a warmed blueberry muffin. I also ordered iced coffee and iced latte with lavender. EVERYTHING was amazing. The ambiance is cool, but be aware that it's a small shop and has limited parking. read more

Giddy Goat is one of the best coffee spots in the city. Their black coffee is delicious on its own, but you can't miss out on their specialty drinks and flavors. Their breakfast burrito is full of flavor (and huge!), but when I visit, I need to order empanadas. They are to die for. There's a good bit of seating downstairs and upstairs, but it does get crowded. It's a clean, cozy, classic coffee shop atmosphere. read more

The Giddy Goat Coffee Roasters - Coffee Roasteries Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

[[HIGHLIGHT]]Authentic with a scent of what fresh air really taste like.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]This is more than a coffee house, it's a temple of thoughts without walls.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Come to align your energy and indulge in food intimacy. read more

The Giddy Goat Coffee Roasters - Three Meat Quiche & Cortado - Coffee Roasteries Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

This whole bean coffee is great. The blend I purchased was well done Next time I am back I will be getting another bag read more

I love a good coffee shop - the more hipster the better - but while this place checks most of the boxes, the worst thing on their menu is coffee. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Great food and pastries, friendly staff, good ambiance, and a clever name ... but meh coffee, which is kinda the point.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] More annoying is the lack of any sugar free options (other than black coffee). Plenty of gluten-free, organic, farm-raised, rainbow-flagged, homemade options, but diabetics aren't part of the rainbow of inclusion. Stopped going because the coffee isn't good enough to enjoy black. Everything else about this spot is great, but a coffee shop with mediocre coffee defeats the main purpose of going. Undercurrent is across the street, and frustratingly also excludes sugar free options, but their coffee is good enough to enjoy. read more

I have been here a few times for breakfast and was not disappointed. On a Sunday morning, it was busy but the line moved quickly. We were able to find a table upstairs. There is outdoor seating! The empanadas were very good. We ordered the breakfast, corn and caprese. They all were very good and filled with flavor. Also they have a few varieties of breakfast burritos. The staff were very friendly and did not rush ordering, even though the lines were long. They have a large variety of coffees and teas. A must try when in Plaza Midwood. read more

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Really great coffee shop in Plaza Midwood. They have so much seating and two floors which was great for a busy Saturday morning. The line was long but it went by fast. Service was great as well! I ordered some empanadas to share. They were all very good. I had the chicken, Patagonia, and breakfast empanadas. My favorite was the breakfast one. They ere all very flavorful and the crust was nice and flaky. I also tried the rounded chocolate croissant. It was really good and filled with cream! My coffee was an iced caramel latte. It was good but the coffee didn't have a very strong flavor. read more

The Giddy Goat Coffee Roasters - Empanadas, chocolate croissant and iced caramel latte - Coffee Roasteries Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

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In short, here's how the Sunday visit went: -Little to no parking; Had to park in Harris Teeter parking lot even though there are multiple signs that say "No restaurant parking, towing enforced." (Be careful) -Very busy and the line was about to start forming out the door. (Not sure if it's always like this or just increased foot traffic due to the holiday weekend). Line did move at an ok speed. I waited about 10 minutes before ordering my food. -Ambience is cool. Due to all the people, this is a good coffee shop to chat or get a quick bite to eat, maybe not study or focus in depth. -Ordered a dirty vanilla chai plus breakfast empanada. It tasted like espresso and milk only. I added chai concentrate to the drink when I got home and it was still bland. I didn't finish the drink. Breakfast empanada gave me more of a breakfast puff pastry than an empanada, but It was tasty and I like the sauce. I would order the empanadas in multiples because my friend had the Patagonia empanada with chimichurri sauce and enjoyed it as well. -There's a nice variety of pastries and drinks to choose from. It's also cool that they offer tango classes on Thursdays Cool place overall, but the competition is stiff as there are plenty of coffee shops in the area that may be a little more memorable. read more

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How do you say mediocre in Spanish? Coffee ? Meh! Empanadas? Salty! Parking? Limited Baristas? Try hard but seem to be poorly trained by management. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Ambiance? Quaint. Not enough seating.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] I'll stick with any other coffee shop that's closer to home. read more

Came here for the first time for breakfast. Super fun and unique shop. Food was great. We liked the breakfast empanada the best. Coffee was delicious too. The vibe was great, very cozy for a Sunday coffee trip. Will be back! read more

The Giddy Goat Coffee Roasters - Coffee Roasteries Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

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Came here on a Sunday morning with a friend and was pleasantly surprised at the atmosphere and flavors! The coffee was top notch. I got a hot coffee with lavender syrup and my friend ordered an iced coffee with vanilla flavoring. There is a self-serve station to add creamer and sugars next to the register. The banana loaf was very good and even better heated up (just ask)! It tastes like something you spend a hours and hours making at home and it's vegan! The empanada was perfect savory flavors for breakfast. We sat outside on a picnic table to let my friend's kid play on the sidewalk while we chatted and enjoyed our coffee and food. There were a lot of kids and families with the same idea on the outside patio and strollers and dogs were abundant. There is an upstairs and a few scattered tables inside that were taken up by people working on laptops. There is plenty of street parking if you can't find a spot in the small lot next to the building. Can't wait to come back and try more of their treats! read more

The Giddy Goat Coffee Roasters - Lots of outside tables for seating. Ton of kids and families on this Sunday morning. - Coffee Roasteries Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

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Great collection of sweets and empanadas looked delicious. Coffee was yummy, decent sized menu. Staff was nice, fast service.

[[HIGHLIGHT]]Only met friend for coffee- super cute meeting spot and good service![[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Definitely want to go back and explore the menu. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Seems like great spot for friends or regular meetup.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Parking potentially requires patience or knowledge about the neighborhood but on par for this area of town. read more

[[HIGHLIGHT]]I love this place. I picked it because of the cool name and it is a really cool place as well.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]Plenty of space between indoor dining where you order, outdoor dining, and an upstairs lounge area where I got some work done and enjoyed my coffee.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] I ordered their Vietnamese Cold Brew and 2 chocolate coconut energy bites. Everything was great. read more

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What a neat spot in Plaza, and from the looks of it, they run a great business! Came in on a Thursday while my child was at ballet and enjoyed a nitro cold brew and their seasonal empanada (fun guy). The cold brew was everything you expect cold brew to be, smooth, creamy, no bitterness - all around good flavor. The empanada was also good. It had way too many onions for my liking, and no egg in it - so I'm not sure I got the correct one based on what the menu said the fun guy should be. The mushrooms were perfectly cooked and the pastry was delightfully flaky. read more

The Giddy Goat Coffee Roasters - Pastry case - Coffee Roasteries Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

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Come get your coffee - a history lesson on coffee and a sort of mini museum of coffee roasters - grab a tee shirt or mug and a super quaint spot to catch up with an old friend or new one! Looks like they have an upstairs loft area that is reservable too. They're whole beans are usually within 14 days of their roast date if you're trying to be a coffee snob like we are lol. We just bought a Breville so appreciating the art of the coffee bean! The staff was helpful with our many coffee bean questions????? read more

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