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What makes Charlotte a great city for coffee lovers?
- From popular chains brewing grab-and-go cups to independent artisans making mind-blowing java, Charlotte is full of unique places to fuel the hardiest coffee addiction.
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What types of coffee options are available in Charlotte?
- Whether you prefer name-brand coffee or ethically sourced and locally roasted labels, the city has coffee shops that cater to every taste.
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Where can visitors find the best coffee in Charlotte?
- Life is too short for boring coffee, so here are some of the city’s top spots to try for excellent coffee.
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1. Brakeman's Coffee & Supply
Brakeman's Coffee & Supply is a popular gathering place for great, organic, and fair-trade craft coffee drinks and tea with a charming old bungalow in downtown Matthews. Boasting cozy interiors and a lovely outdoor setting on a grassy front lawn, the cute little coffee shop serves a variety of freshly roasted and brewed coffee, specialty coffee drinks, such as lavender lattes and ice-cold brews, imported teas, and other beverages.
Light bites include mouthwatering pastries, sweet treats, and smoothies, and a monthly Feature Coffee Program sees rotating selections of coffee every month and roasters twice-a-year. Brakeman's Coffee & Supply is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner, Monday through Saturdays.
Brakeman's Coffee & Supply, 225 N Trade St, Matthews, NC 28105, Phone: 704-841-7867
2. Central Coffee Co. - Plaza Midwood
Located on the corner of Central and Louise Avenues in Plaza Midwood and with another location in South End, Central Coffee Co. - Plaza Midwood has been serving up excellent, ethically-sourced coffee from Triangle roaster Joe Van Gogh since 2009. Both locales have warm and welcoming atmospheres, cushy sofas on which to relax, and friendly baristas working their magic.
The menu boasts all the favorites – American, espresso, and macchiato, as well as their signature Central Shorties, which are lattes infused with whole milk and a dash of vanilla. Snacks include freshly baked pastries, vegan cakes made with flaxseed, traditional baklava, and homemade quiche.
Central Coffee Co. - Plaza Midwood, Plaza Midwood: 719 Louise Ave, Charlotte, NC 28204, Phone: 704-335-7288
3. Coco and the Director
Located in the Charlotte Marriott City Center in the heart of Uptown Charlotte, Coco and the Director is a super-cool place to hang out, socialize and sip great coffee. Boasting soaring ceilings, wooden beam, and staircase seating, as well as traditional tables and chairs, this caffeine stop’s vibe is ideal for both a business meeting and a long lazy Saturday brunch.
The stylish spot serves aromatic locally roasted coffee, gourmet sandwiches on freshly baked bread, and a range of sweet delights such as pastries cookies, and kronuts (deep-fried croissant/donut hybrid) from the local baker Sugarman. Coco and the Director is open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner, seven days a week.
Coco and the Director, 100 W Trade St, Charlotte, NC 28202, Phone: 704-353-6003
4. CROWN STATION Coffee House & Pub
Located in historic NoDa, CROWN STATION Coffee House & Pub serves organic fair-trade coffees, teas, and chai. With easy access to the light rail, the coffee shop is popular with both locals and tourists alike and has a full-service bar with a variety of well-brewed craft beers, and premium cocktails and hosts live entertainment every night.
The coffee house serves a variety of freshly roasted and brewed coffee, specialty coffee drinks, imported teas, and other beverages, as well as light fare for brunch and lunch. The full-service bar comes alive at night and serves a range of craft beers, casual wines, and innovative cocktails made with high-end spirits. Crown Station Coffee House & Pub is open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner, seven days a week.
CROWN STATION Coffee House & Pub, 3629 North Davidson Street – Charlotte, NC – 28205, Phone: 704-910-2249
5. Julia's Cafe & Books
Julia's Cafe & Books is a quirky, welcoming spot that combines a café and a bookstore with comfy and cozy loft seating. Located next to the Habitat ReStore on Wendover, Julia’s Café & Books serves delicious locally roasted coffee from Magnolia Coffee, specialty coffee drinks such as lavender lattes, and organic breakfast and lunch options.
The store also has a large selection of used books to browse and buy with all proceeds going towards Habitat for Humanity and offers free wireless Internet around the store. Julia’s Café & Books is open for breakfast and lunch, seven days a week.
Julia's Cafe & Books, 1133 N Wendover Rd, Charlotte, NC 28211, Phone: 704-295-4585
6. Mac Tabby Cat Cafe
Mac Tabby Cat Cafe is a cool and eclectic coffee shop that combines great coffee and cat cuddling. The charming little café serves a variety of freshly roasted and brewed coffee from Pure Intentions Coffee., assorted teas, specialty coffee drinks like cold brew, espresso drinks and drip coffee, and a variety of beer, wine, fruit-infused drinks, and kombucha.
A separate room is home to several cats that patrons can cozy up with and adopt if they feel the need, and the café hosts a variety of cat-related events, yoga classes, and other functions throughout the year. Mac Tabby Cat Cafe is open for breakfast and lunch, seven days a week.
Mac Tabby Cat Cafe, 3204 N Davidson St, Charlotte, NC 28205, Phone: 704-890-0373
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