7 cafes in Charlotte, editor-picked for cafes open sunday. Cafes serving on sundays. All cafes in Charlotte.

HEX Coffee Kitchen and Natural Wines ★ 4.6

camp-north-end · 201 Camp Rd Ste 103, Charlotte, NC 28206

Hours: Mon-Sat 07:00-18:00, Sun 08:00-16:00

HEX Coffee Kitchen at Camp North End is the roaster's flagship cafe and natural-wine room in Charlotte, the city's most-watched specialty coffee opening.

Tip: The wine list shifts to a natural-wine-only programme in the evening. The brunch menu runs weekends until 14:00.

Not Just Coffee at Atherton Mill ★ 4.4

south-end · 2000 South Blvd Ste 130, Charlotte, NC 28203

Hours: Mon-Fri 07:00-18:00, Sat-Sun 07:30-18:00

Not Just Coffee at Atherton Mill is the South End flagship of Charlotte's specialty coffee brand, set inside a converted textile mill on South Boulevard.

Tip: The mill conversion gives ample table space for work; weekday mornings are the quietest.

Central Coffee Co. ★ 4.4

plaza-midwood · 719 Louise Ave, Charlotte, NC 28204

Hours: Mon-Fri 06:30-18:00, Sat-Sun 07:00-18:00

Central Coffee Co. on Louise Avenue is the family-run Plaza Midwood neighbourhood cafe since 2009, a regular spot for laptops, conversations and morning.

Tip: Two outdoor benches out front, plus a small bookable backroom for groups.

Suarez Bakery and Barra ★ 4.4

south-end · 1115 N Brevard St Ste 4, Charlotte, NC 28206

Hours: Mon-Thu 10:00-21:00, Fri-Sat 10:00-22:00, Sun 10:00-18:00

Suarez Bakery and Barra at Optimist Hall is Carlos Suarez's Cuban-leaning counter, with apple fritters, glazed doughnuts, cafe cubano and lunch sandwiches.

Tip: Counter-order. Lunch sandwiches with house-made bread run from 11.

Not Just Coffee on Park Road ★ 4.3

dilworth · 2230 Park Rd, Charlotte, NC 28203

Hours: Mon-Fri 07:00-17:00, Sat-Sun 07:30-17:00

Not Just Coffee on Park Road sits at the edge of Dilworth, a neighbourhood cafe with the brand's filter and espresso menu and a small patio for warmer days.

Tip: Easier to grab a seat than the Atherton Mill flagship. Bicycle racks out front.

Undercurrent Coffee at Optimist Hall ★ 4.2

south-end · 1115 N Brevard St, Charlotte, NC 28206

Hours: Mon-Sun 08:00-20:00

Undercurrent Coffee runs the Optimist Hall coffee counter on the first floor, with a single-origin filter programme and the food-hall's broader menu.

Tip: The food-hall's vendor list is huge; pair Undercurrent's coffee with lunch from Bao and Broth or Botiwalla.

Stoke Charlotte ★ 4.0

uptown · 100 W Trade St, Charlotte, NC 28202

Hours: Mon-Fri 06:30-10:00, Sat-Sun 06:30-10:30

Stoke at the Charlotte Marriott City Center on West Trade is the uptown breakfast and morning-coffee room, with wood-fired plates and a chef-driven approach.

Tip: Breakfast is the strongest service. Reserve through the hotel or walk in early.