Coffee Spots

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Recently discovered the fun in hanging out at coffee places (probably because I was never a big coffee person to begin with)... but here are a few spots that I definitely would hang in with a hot beverage.

 1. Amelie's French Bakery

2424 N Davidson St
Charlotte, NC 28205
(704) 376-1781

Categories: Bakeries, Coffee & Tea

Neighbourhood: NoDa

5.0 star rating
  1/18/2012

My new favorite place!!!!! The decor is great and atmosphere really transports you when you arrive.  The food and treats really shine here.  I only had a 10min spot to explore, but I grabbed a chicken salad sandwich and french press from the coffee…More »

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 2. Smelly Cat Coffee House

514 E 36th St
Charlotte, NC 28205
(704) 374-9656

Categories: Coffee & Tea, Desserts, Beer, Wine & Spirits

Neighbourhood: NoDa

4.0 star rating
  8/8/2011

Great iced chai latte.  Love the atmosphere of this place... very cozy and personal.  The artwork on the walls and also all the fllyers of the "what's happening" in the NoDa scene are great conversation starters as well as just keeping up with the…More »

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 3. Julia's Coffee

1133 N Wendover Rd
Charlotte, NC 28211
(704) 295-4585

Categories: Coffee & Tea, Bookstores

Neighbourhood: Cotswold

5.0 star rating
  1/9/2012

Julia's has been on my radar for the longest time.  I finally got to visit it and see the greatness that I had been missing out on.  My only gripe was that I did not allow myself a lot of time to sit and "browse".  Basically went to meet a friend,…More »

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 4. Caribou Coffee

2706 W Mallard Creek Church
Charlotte, NC 28262
(704) 717-9515

Category: Coffee & Tea

Neighbourhood: Highland Creek

4.0 star rating
  6/7/2011

For as long as I've worked near Mallard Creek Church, I've never gone into this location... until today.  It's your typical setup... there's a lot of room and tables to plop down in and use the wi-fi and enjoy good coffee.

My real visit to this…More »

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 5. Zada Jane's Corner Cafe

1601 Central Ave
Charlotte, NC 28205
(704) 332-3663

Categories: American (New), Breakfast & Brunch

Neighbourhood: Plaza Midwood

4.0 star rating
  3/20/2011

Very cool place!  Great location right off of central... and when it was as nice as it was outside like yesterday, it has a great outdoor eating patio.

Went here after a 4mile race, so naturally we were all starving so the service seemed a little on…More »

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 6. Caribou Coffee

1531 East Blvd
Charlotte, NC 28203
(704) 334-3570

Category: Coffee & Tea

Neighbourhood: Dilworth

4.0 star rating
  10/15/2010

Definitely a good place to meet people, read, get work done, or kill time.  The staff is friendly... I don't go here often enough for the staff to get to know who I am, but they are usually quick and helpful if you can't make up  your mind on what…More »

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 7. Caribou Coffee

1909 Matthews Township Pkwy Ste 300
Matthews, NC 28105
(704) 814-0538

Category: Coffee & Tea

4.0 star rating
  2/23/2011

When I do get coffee or the urge for caffine, I'd probably pick Caribou over those other chains.  I still haven't really found a homey mom and pop corner coffee shop, but I haven't exactly been looking that hard either.

This location is pretty…More »

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 8. Panera Bread

5940 Fairview Rd
Charlotte, NC 28210
(704) 643-7900

Categories: Bakeries, Sandwiches

Neighbourhoods: Ballantyne, South Park

4.0 star rating
  12/6/2010

Definitely a Panera fan.  I ate breakfast here not to long ago on my way to an appointment for work in the SouthPark area.  Had my usual 'breakfast power sandwich.'  A great way to start the day.

This location is convenient to Southpark, but it's a…More »

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 9. Panera Bread

601 Providence Rd
Charlotte, NC 28207
(704) 374-0581

Categories: Sandwiches, Coffee & Tea

Neighbourhood: Elizabeth

3.0 star rating
  12/7/2010

Ate breakfast here this morning after an appointment.  Can't go wrong with breakfast at Panera.  

My one gripe about this place is the parking lot.  It's a little tight in places and people drive like they own the place.  I've had numerous close calls…More »

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 10. Dunkin Donuts

3014 Driwood Court
Charlotte, NC 28269
(704) 717-7300

Category: Donuts

Neighbourhood: Highland Creek

4.0 star rating
  10/26/2010

Stopped here for breakfast today.  Had a sausage, egg, and cheese croissant.  Hit the spot!  This location is right near my office and is very convenient.  I'm not really in the habit of getting breakfast out, but this place makes it very tempting to…More »

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