Really great, local café that I will absolutely be adding to my regular coffee shop + bakery…read morerotation. Plentiful parking out front. Good amount of seating inside (mostly 2-seaters; one larger table reserved for bigger groups). Helpful and friendly staff who were amazing with my little one. You have to try a slice of the basque cheesecake. The plain slice (with no whipped cream or fruit topping) is not overly sweet and the perfect amount of "burnt" & creamy. We also tried the madeleines, which - as the café's name suggests - were on point. And the garlic bagel is a garlic + cream cheese lover's dream. The iced dalgona latte was such a treat. Sweet with a creamy foam and topped with crunchy cookies - very well balanced and delightful to drink. The prices reflect the care and high quality of the products. Come support this amazing local spot and enjoy their unique, thoughtful offerings!

I brought my daughter to Littl Madeleine's for breakfast, and we had a really nice experience. I…read morehad the most beautiful lavender blue matcha, and my daughter enjoyed the honey passion fruit ade. She got their garlic bagel--the only type of bagel they offer - and it was generously stuffed with delicious, aromatic garlic. She enjoyed it! The café is decorated charmingly, with little Madeleine cookie designs stamped throughout the space. They have a small section with some gift items for sale. They also sell Madeleine cookies, of course, though we didn't get any. The service was given with genuine smiles. The prices were normal - not a deal but not over-the-top. We enjoyed our breakfast and will happily come back!

Visited The Salty Donut in Ballantyne, and the experience was much better than the one I've had at…read morethe Nashville location. One thing I always struggle with in Nashville is that they tend to run out of donuts and drinks pretty early in the day. Even by late afternoon, there are very few options left. That wasn't the case here. When I visited, they still had a great selection of donuts available, which made the experience much more enjoyable. I finally got the chance to try their lattes, and they did not disappoint. The Banana Bread Latte was one of the best specialty lattes I've had--rich, comforting, and full of flavor. The Café con Leche was equally impressive and absolutely delicious. The donuts were just as fresh and delicious as always, and having plenty of options to choose from made the visit even better. Overall, this location exceeded my expectations. I only wish the Nashville stores would stock more throughout the day so customers can enjoy the same experience. If you're near Ballantyne, this location is definitely worth a visit!

The donuts are delightful (esp anything pistachio)..... they're generally fresh and fluffy…read more However, we were so put off the last time we went because we ordered glazed donut holes that also appeared to be fresh and delicious.... We get to the car and try to sneak one with a quick pop in our mouths and OMG. Stale stale stale. They were so bad - all of us stopped mid-chew and scrambled for napkins because we couldn't even force them down. It made us very scared for the remaining items, but they were fine - just proceed with caution. Not all glazed sparkling things are delicious. We may try again, but it will take some time before I can convince my family to give it a go. Nothing worse than a stale donut that looks beautiful. *** Sadly the suggested email address doesn't respond *** it's ok, at least folks know to proceed with caution.

A lovely discrete treasure, a blessing to the South Charlotte food scene…read more This easy to find yet tucked away café was the best breakfast I've had in many years. The meal started off with an iced rosemary lavender latte crafted with their in house syrup made with cane sugar and fresh herbs. Rosemary and coffee has been a revelation to my palate and I'll be back for this alone. Which I will happily enjoy in this comfortable and cute dining area. Breakfast was made to order from fresh ingredients, piping hot and intentionally seasoned. As their bright and cheerful owner puts it, the main ingredient is love. And trust me, you can taste it. This is the first time in my two decades of eating tofu that I can actually shoutout how delicious it is. And the aromas coming of this photogenic waffle were mouthwatering. While Charlotte has become over run with corporate and copy cat restaurants, it is truly a thing of comfort to enjoy a delicious meal made by good people that care not only about what's on the plate, but who is eating from it. 6 stars

The entrees were good. The portion sizes are small…read more The olive oil cake nothing special about it. It's annoying to pay 4+ dollars for a can of soda (guys you have a god damn Harris Teeter a few steps away from you what the hell makes me want to not come back)

The name doesn't have any commas, so I'm trying to figure out what it means…read more.. Fly, Kid, Fly = I am telling a minor to become airborne Fly, Kid Fly = I am telling a pre-adult fly to become airborne Fly Kid, Fly = I am vernacularly telling a fashionably trendy minor to become airborne Fly Kid Fly = This is the fashion style of a trendy minor Funny enough, it's the first one LOL. Also the "Rare Air" latte doesn't need to be more than half-sweet, just FYI.

Fly Kid Fly has been on my "To Try" list for quite some time! Let me just say, they didn't just…read moremeet my expectations - they soared past every expectation. Not only was the coffee shop full of life and character - the staff was extremely friendly and knowledgeable. They walked us through the menu and over all were just full of energy. We got two different kinds of matcha. The Afterglow and the Cumulus. The Afterglow was matcha, strawberry & rice crispies syrup, milk of choice, cold foam, with strawberry dusting. This tasted like a strawberry short cake! It was delicious!! The Cumulus was matcha, toasted coconut, milk of choice, sugar, blue spirulina, floated with a cloud of cream, agave & sea salt. Think more of an early and sweet vibe. Both drinks were crafted to perfection and looked stunning. They had sweetness to them but were not overly sweet. I would highly recommend both of these. I am excited to try the coffee next time we come! The shop was clean, modern, trendy, and groovy. There is indoor and outdoor seating. We sat inside and really enjoyed the ambiance. Cheers to Fly Kid Fly! They are doing and excellent job!!

So excited for this to open! The shop is beautiful and the food is delicious…read more We tried the mushroom & onion tart, pastes de nata, sausage biscuit, chocolate roll. Everything was wonderful. They have cases with sandwiches and drinks, which looked great but we didn't try. And the pastries looked gorgeous - maybe next time! Note- not all their coffee offerings were available yet, they are still working on that. Can't wait to go back - such a nice addition to the neighborhood.

Sweets always make my day. After a big meal next door at Imperial Treasure…read more This is just the place to cool down the spices. I had coffee and chocolate combo. So smooth and not overly sweet.

On June 27, while my family and I were on vacation in Ballantyne, we decided to stop by Tifa's for…read moregelato after dinner. It was our first time visiting Charlotte, and after seeing that the shop was open until 11:00 p.m., we figured it would be the perfect way to end the evening. We arrived just a few minutes before closing, but since we only planned to order a couple of scoops of gelato, we expected to be in and out quickly. Unfortunately, the experience was disappointing from the moment we walked in. Rather than greeting us or welcoming us, the employee immediately said, "Hey guys, by the way, we close in two minutes." There was no hello or friendly interaction. As we ordered, one member of our party asked to sample a couple of flavors, and the employee seemed visibly inconvenienced. When I asked if they had caramel drizzle, her response was simply, "No," with no warmth or attempt to offer an alternative. I completely understand that arriving close to closing can be frustrating for employees, and we were mindful of the time. However, the doors were still open, the posted business hours indicated the shop was open until 11:00 p.m., and we were respectful customers who knew what we wanted and intended to order quickly. What was most disappointing wasn't that they were closing soon--it was how unwelcome we were made to feel. As first-time visitors to Charlotte and Ballantyne, this wasn't the hospitality we expected. Customer service matters just as much during the last few minutes of business as it does throughout the rest of the day. I hope this feedback is taken as an opportunity to remind staff that every customer deserves to feel welcomed, regardless of when they walk through the door during posted business hours.

I'm visiting Charlotte for 4 days. This is my 3rd place I've tried for coffee and it is by far the…read morebest and deserves a review! I dislike coffee shops that taste like sugary milk and you're wondering where the espresso is. Well not here! This espresso flavor is amazing in my latte. I tried the pistachio pup shaken espresso and it was amazing!

This is some of the best matcha I've ever had, and it's unique because they use strawberry cold…read morefoam rather than a strawberry purée mixed at the bottom. I went here every day to start my day while I was in Charlotte for a few days, and I heartily recommend this place ten out of ten. I wish my state had one.

Please don't go to the Green Siren people. This is a proper coffee house with coffee that doesn't…read moretaste burned. And they are HAPPY for your business! I spent a couple of hours here this morning with my laptop as I'm out and about exploring Fort Mill and clearing my errands. Comfortable, easy to get some work done, and my cortado all by itself was five stars. Rich coffee with an actual flavor. Delicious. A fabulous hang out with comfortable seating and a cool relaxed vibe. A real delight! [Review 674 of 2026 - 1427 in South Carolina - 25855 overall]

Anyplace that roasts their own beans gets 5 stars in my book!! And they also brew it strong enough…read moreto extract the flavor. The young ladies behind the counter taking orders and making drinks are very friendly. There's lots of seating and an outdoor area as well. Glad to have found this place as I've been visiting Ft Mill for years and always ended up at Starbucks.