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.