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What to order at Undercurrent Coffee at Optimist Hall
- Must order
- A filter coffee and a Suarez Bakery pastry from down the hall.
- Signature drink
- Filter coffee
- Editor tip
- The food-hall's vendor list is huge; pair Undercurrent's coffee with lunch from Bao and Broth or Botiwalla.
CuisineCafé
Price$
Neighborhoodsouth-end
HoursMon-Sun 08:00-20:00
Phone+1 704 496 9998
Signature drinkFilter coffee
WifiYes
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Must order: A filter coffee and a Suarez Bakery pastry from down the hall.
Tip: The food-hall's vendor list is huge; pair Undercurrent's coffee with lunch from Bao and Broth or Botiwalla.
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