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    Undercurrent Coffee

    4.3 (70 reviews)
    Open 7:00 am - 9:00 pm

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    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Outdoor seating
    Dogs allowed

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    Sofia H.

    Best Matcha latte I've had in months. I sub to almond milk and no sugar add honey and was perfect. The ambience is inside the Optimistic Hall which I love however this time around they were busy and the lines moved way too slow for a coffee. It took 20 mins just to order and another 20 to get it. They could use an extra hand. Service slow but friendly.

    Baked Goods
    Tori P.

    This shop is located inside Optimus hall. There is plenty of parking all around the building. Just keep an eye out as some parking must be paid after 2 hours. We visited first in the morning The staff was friendly and ready to help. They offer a small, but classic selection of baked goods and nice variety of speciality drinks. For this visit I tried the Chai latte with vanilla flavoring and almond milk. Caution: the add-ons (milk type, flavoring, etc) add up quickly. I also tried a Blueberry muffin and it was delicious. It was a little expensive, but overall, I enjoyed it and would visit again.

    Strawberry matcha
    Courtney S.

    THE STRAWBERRY MATCHA THOUGH!!!!!!!!!! Goodness gracious, I wish this was a permanent menu item vs seasonal because it is delectable. I could drink one every day. Their matcha is so rich and smooth, and paired with the sweetness of the strawberries - a match made in heaven! Undercurrent also has some of my favorite avocado toast renditions, and they switch it up slightly at every location. Love this place!

    Cinnamon Roll Latte
    Siran T.

    Gem in Optimist Hall and one of the best coffee place in Charlotte. The seasonal menu is always creative and attractive for various flavors. Worth try - no guarantee that you would like all of them, but promise to fulfill your curiosity. They do offer light food as well. For something as an official meal, there are other options in the food hall as well.

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    José A.

    I love this coffee shop inside one of the coolest places in Charlotte. MENU The menu is limited to only coffee and tea. There are some bagels available, but that's it. Still, the coffee is is great. LOCATION This particular Undercurrent Coffee is located in a very nice food hall with plenty to do while walking around with your delicious hot/chilled coffee/tea. PARKING There is free 90-minute parking all over the place. After the 90-minute mark, parking is pretty affordable. 100% recommended.

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    Isaiah G.

    We were in a market and they had this coffee. When I ordered the coffee the guy barista was very helpful. I ordered a latte. The service was fast did great coffee art. The coffee was good one of the better ones I've had in this area. Overall I had a good experience.

    Jon L.

    My first time to Optimist Hall and had to check out this shop. I was very pleased to learn they had some Ethiopian beans, boom! Good flavor, it was just kinda luke warm though, check those temps! Very friendly Staff and some great bagels too!

    Honey lavender matcha
    Jillian M.

    Located in the infamous Optimist hall, Undercurrent has to be my favorite place for matcha/coffee! They have yet to disappoint me, not to mention the service is quick and friendly. My go to is their matcha latte with almond milk, but Today I tried their honey lavender matcha. So delicious! I love that they change/add to their menu often, I always find a new drink to try every time I visit. Definitely recommend when you visit the one of many vendors in this fun space.

    Cortado
    Peter M.

    As an homage to my Yelpy pal, Bruce K., I ordered a Cortado. According to the Bible (aka, Wikipedia), "a cortado is a beverage consisting of espresso mixed with a roughly equal amount of warm milk to reduce the acidity. The milk in a cortado is steamed, but not frothy and "texturized" as in many Italian coffee drinks." I would have just said delicious. Easy, peasy service and expertly crafted, my Cortado was a happy end to a perfect afternoon at Optimist Hall. "Give 'em a whirl" and order up your cup of happiness.

    toast +
    John H.

    Normally I have just gotten a quick grab-and-go coffee from Undercurrent, but I had more time this Sunday and got to experience some of their food. I ordered the avocado toast and added an egg. It was delicious. Early on Sundays, Optimist Hall is usually pretty sleepy (with the recent news and pandemic, it was extra empty). But it is great to have a place like Undercurrent in a food hall. Their staff are super friendly and quick. The food items do take a little while to get together, but the coffees and lattes come out at a good pace. I've never seen a huge crowd cluster around their place in Optimist Hall. Sharing the space is a benefit for Undercurrent since there are many different seating areas, tables, desks, outdoor space... you can pretty much grab your delicious snacks and coffee and bring them to wherever your heart desires. The food stall is decorated with modern flare with the marble tile, herringbone pattern and open shelving. It feels like a nice kitchen to hang out in. Small pastry case, but packs a whole lot of variety. I noticed they carry vegan options. My avocado toast was vegan until I added the egg to it, but I am sure it is just as good without the egg.

    Dionah T.

    Came here after work for an afternoon pick-me-up. Optimist Hall is going to be amazing, so I wanted to check out their coffee at a time that may not be as busy. I ordered a brown sugar and vanilla latte. I ordered an iced latte but after watching the gentleman make it hot with so much care... I figured "eh, go with it". It was amazing and the perfect treat to a rainy day afternoon. If you follow Optimist Hall on IG, they have a map for parking but you shouldn't need it... there's plenty. Plus, Undercurrent Coffee opens early (7am, I think) for the early risers/runners in the area. Hope to see you there!

    Lavender latte
    Kristen C.

    Simply put, this is a great coffee shop! I ventured into Optimist Hall, and I'm so glad that I checked out this spot. The menu has all of the classics as well as some unique drinks as well. I ordered off the seasonal menu, and got the lavender latte. Not only was the quality of the coffee great, but the lavender flavor was superb. A nice touch was that they even added a piece of lavender to the top. The barista working was super friendly and gave great recommendations on which drinks to order. The location within Optimist hall is wonderful. There is plenty of nice seating, and it's a beautiful spot to sit and sip some coffee.

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    Great roast really enjoyed this spot!! Highly recommend parking out back and taking your coffee for a walk around plaza

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    Probably one of my favorite coffee spots! I typically order an iced latte with oat milk and the seasonal chia seed pudding!

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