In the Declaration of Independence , Thomas Jefferson state that we are guarantee certain unalienable rights . Sure the hope of living , liberty , and the pursuit of happiness were ( kinda ) important , but we all jazz hereallymeant we should be given the right to tope a loving cup of darned - good coffee when we want . Unfortunately there are many popular chains brew the mediocre grab - and - go cup , but Charlotte has a slew of main artisans making creative thinker - blowing java . retrieve , animation is too short for tiresome java , so permit ’s find out out the dear around town .
Central Coffee Company
locate on the corner of Central and Louise Avenues , Central Coffee has been serve Plaza - Midwood exceptional coffee since 2009 . With java from Joe Van Gogh , a Triangle roaster , this place is a snug patch , perfect for job meeting , working remotely , catching up with friends , or even a smooth moment to yourself . Just do n’t bury to get a objet d’art of baklava .
Not Just Coffee
Now with three locations , Not Just Coffee come to the Charlotte view in 2011 . This place brews its coffee from North Carolina ’s own Counter Culture Coffee and uses refreshful dairy products from Homeland Creamery . It ’s comfy , it ’s lovesome , it ’s all about North Carolina .
Mugs Coffee
Mugs Coffee is a local , independently owned coffee berry shop where everything from the coffee beans ( Magnolia Coffee ) to the pastry dough are topically sourced from North Carolina vendors . catch a cup and meander around the store looking at the artwork on the walls , or just sit in one of the comfortable chairs and enjoy your coffee .
Rush Espresso Cafe
Rush Espresso and its sister store , stimulate by Rush Espresso in Uptown , provide Charlotte with a little Down Under genius . dish Australian espresso java from Di Bella , this post is unlike anything the Queen City has hear or tasted before . The menu bid breakfast ( the guacamole Benedict is legit ) , luncheon , and evening snacks , making it a place that has something for everyone . Plus , it ’s also a great escort speckle .
Smelly Cat Coffeehouse
This colourful and much - get it on coffee shop has been a NoDa staple since it open its doors in 2000 . make fun its own ethically sourced coffee means that patron will have a delicious and conscientious cupful with every sojourn . So grab a loving cup , a delicious pastry ( scones , perhaps ) , and sit outdoors on the patio . Then sip and watch the eclectic views of NoDa while tryingnotto think of that damn " Smelly Cat " song fromFriends .
Julia’s Café & Books
Julia ’s Café & Books is n’t your typical coffee store . It ’s also a fundraising division of Habitat for Humanity Charlotte . Located next to the Habitat ReStore on Wendover , Julia ’s offers a large survival of used books for you to peruse or purchase , as well as delicious locally roasted umber ( Magnolia Coffee ) and organic breakfast and lunch option . experience effective about every cup you drink , every kickshaw you consume , and every book you purchase because the money goes towards Habitat for Humanity .
Okra Charlotte
Okra is traditionally recognise for being a yoga studio apartment , but it also gives patrons a relaxing Zen lounge to enjoy coffee or tea . Fitting with the mantra of being a healthy and therapeutic environment , the lounge offers local mitt - craft tea and coffee , admit loose - leafage teas from TEA ReX and chocolate from Pure Intentions Coffee . Come for the coffee tree and remain for the yoga ( or at least get a massage )
FABO Café
focus on the three pillars of coffee , art , and bar , FABO serve supporter coffee , fresh baked dainty , and even wine . Get the trifecta of beverage while you ’re there : coffee , lemonade , and some vino . Then take a few glances at the besiege art , grab a kickshaw from brüks bars , and enjoy your perfectly relaxing night out .
HEX Coffee Espresso Bar
waffle and burnt umber : the path all mornings should set about . Formerly a toss off - up concept , HEXCoffee has now opened a permanent one inside of Good Bottle Co. ( which is also a very goodbeer prevention , by the way ) and sports fan are triumph . In addition to the signature pour - over beverage , a fresh line up of espresso drinks has been add up to the menu . Go early on a Saturday for coffee and one of the wildly popular waffle . contract up herefor our daily Charlotte email and be the first to get all the food / drink / playfulness in the Queen City .
Not Just Coffee|Courtesy of Not Just Coffee
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Rush Espresso
Smelly Cat Coffeehouse
FABO
