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Port City Java
Category: Food Coffee & Tea Coffee & Tea [Edit]
214 N Tryon StCharlotte, NC 28202
Neighbourhood: Fourth Ward
(704) 335-3335
- Hours:
Mon-Fri 6:30 am - 6 pm
- Accepts Credit Cards:
- Yes
- Price Range:
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$$
- Outdoor Seating:
- Yes
- Wi-Fi:
- Free
- Wheelchair Accessible:
- Yes
6 reviews for Port City Java
6 reviews in English
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Review from Ian M.
9/29/2010 2 Check-ins Here
This coffee spot is a real find!! It is such a breath of fresh air from the Starbucks corporate machine. They offer free wifi and comfy couches. Personally, I understand that everyone has their own taste for coffee, but I think it is the best cup in Charlotte. I also had a chance to sample the club sandwich. The BBQ /Ham/CLub sandwich is simply delicious! If you are in the city, I implore you to give this restaurant a try. They also have beautiful outdoor seating at tables under umbrellas. Enjoy!
-Ian M.Listed in: Uptown Brew
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Review from Travis W.
7/1/2011 3 Check-ins Here
Needing a break and looking for something outside of the corporate devil's circle of trust (Starbucks) I stumbled upon this place. Gotta say, I like it :) The service was great and the coffee is on par with most other high end coffee shops. The interior at this particular location was pretty small but if the weather permits the outdoor area right outside of the Hearst Tower is a very fitting venue to unwind and/or gear up for your day.
I'll be back here if for no other reason to add a little variety to my coffee explorations!Listed in: Cup o Joe Reviews
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Review from Adrienne G.
San Francisco, CA
8/18/2009 1 photo
Yum, Yum, Yummy!
In trying to find *another* coffee spot, I happened upon Port City Java. Tired & irritable, I gave up on my previous quest & decided to enter. Boy am I glad I did!
A ton of delish coffees from which to choose - both hot & cold; also sporting smoothies, fresh juices & pastries & I'm thinking me likey this place
Now, I usually go for the standard Mocha but as I'm ordering, I see this thing called Black & Tan
I enjoy Black & Tan beer.....wonder what a B&T coffee is?
The super-nice Barista informs me it's Dark AND White Chocolate along w/ Caramel.....SIGN ME UP!
Annnnnnnd happily came to discover that they put *more* shots in their coffees - Medium contained THREE!!
Woohoo.....I'm a happy, fully caffeinated, sugared girl....ready to overcome the fact I'm still on Pacific Time
See yall tomorrow!Listed in: I'm a Coffee Girl, In A Coffee…
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Review from Jess J.
San Diego, CA
11/13/2009
Still groggy on west coast time from my flight in the night before, I find myself awake at 8am for my first day in Charlotte. My brain pleads for my coffee fix and my body cries for either sleep or sugar.
Thanks to yelp I am able to map out some cafe destinations within walking distance from my friends apartment. The yelper before me was a big help with words like "pastries, smoothies, Mocha, etc" and on to Port City Java I go.
I was not disappointed and it was a perfect little spot to start my day. By the time I actually dragged myself down there it was nearly noon but considering I felt like it was 9am, I was so filled with joy to find out that they serve breakfast items all day as well.
I enjoyed a caramel latte, a hot breakfast sandwich, then I was re-energized to start my exploring. I had also eyeballed the yummy smoothies but decided I was too full...maybe a mid afternoon snack hhmm??? -
Review from Brian L.
10/20/2010
The place is fine for a cup of joe. They have seating, internet, people watching outside. Their internet is a bit spotty, so you'll probably have to use their next door neighbor's wifi (Ri Ra).
All in all, nothing special. Their breakfast burrito wasn't very good though, so I suggest you pass on that.
During lunch, the people watching is quite good. I saw a beautiful young lady in some weird design (turquoise-ish) dress. Again, people watching, good. -
Review from Stephen K.
1/29/2010 4 Check-ins Here
It can be a little tricky to find this place, tucked in off Tryon at the base of the Hurst Tower, but it's worth the trouble. The coffee is your standard high quality Port City fare - organic, fair trade, whatever - and you'll like it just fine. I can't tell the difference between coffees above the Dunkin Doughnuts level, I and suspect that the multitude of blends you see at Starbucks, Port City, etc are the same bean in different packaging. But I digress. I find Port City Java to be preferable to most of the other uptown coffee places because the baristas there are so friendly. It is consistently a very enjoyable place to grab a cup of coffee, read the newspaper, and postpone the start of the day.
The shop is spotless at any hour, which must be a lot of work during the morning and lunchtime rushes. As locations go, this one is popular for a reason. It is as close to central uptown as anywhere, but being slightly off the street it is a lot quieter than the neighboring Starbucks. The crowd here is homogeneous, being composed of business folks from the uptown banks, but people watching can nevertheless be entertaining.Listed in: Stardollars
