10 cafe rooms in Charlotte we have eaten in, sorted by editor score. All cuisines in Charlotte | Cafe across every city.
Coffee culture in Charlotte has matured into a network of independent roasters and all-day cafes across the inner neighborhoods. Not Just Coffee runs locations from Atherton Mill in South End to Providence Road and Park Road, while Central Coffee Co. holds down Plaza Midwood and HEX Coffee Kitchen pairs beans with natural wines at Camp North End.
Not Just Coffee at Atherton Mill ★ 4.4
south-end · 2000 South Blvd Ste 130, Charlotte, NC 28203
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.
Not Just Coffee on Providence ★ 4.3
myers-park · 421 Providence Rd, Charlotte, NC 28207
The Providence Road branch of Not Just Coffee is the Myers Park neighbourhood cafe, with a smaller footprint and the full Not Just Coffee filter and espresso.
Not Just Coffee on Park Road ★ 4.3
dilworth · 2230 Park Rd, Charlotte, NC 28203
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.
Central Coffee Co. ★ 4.4
plaza-midwood · 719 Louise Ave, Charlotte, NC 28204
Central Coffee Co. on Louise Avenue is the family-run Plaza Midwood neighbourhood cafe since 2009, a regular spot for laptops, conversations and morning.
HEX Coffee Kitchen and Natural Wines ★ 4.6
camp-north-end · 201 Camp Rd Ste 103, Charlotte, NC 28206
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.
Suarez Bakery and Barra ★ 4.4
south-end · 1115 N Brevard St Ste 4, Charlotte, NC 28206
Suarez Bakery and Barra at Optimist Hall is Carlos Suarez's Cuban-leaning counter, with apple fritters, glazed doughnuts, cafe cubano and lunch sandwiches.
Undercurrent Coffee at Optimist Hall ★ 4.2
south-end · 1115 N Brevard St, Charlotte, NC 28206
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.
Pure Intentions Coffee Roastery ★ 4.2
south-end · 15050 Choate Cir Ste B, Charlotte, NC 28273
Pure Intentions Coffee on Choate Circle is the organic-leaning Charlotte roaster's cafe and roastery since 2011, with single-origin filter and a small bench.
Stoke Charlotte ★ 4.0
uptown · 100 W Trade St, Charlotte, NC 28202
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.
Lupie's Cafe ★ 4.2
plaza-midwood · 2718 Monroe Rd, Charlotte, NC 28205
Lupie's Cafe on Monroe Road is the Plaza Midwood diner that has poured comfort food into Charlotte's working-lunch crowd since 1987, with daily specials.