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Charlotte's coffee scene has grown up fast, and it wears its Southern friendliness on its sleeve. Two homegrown names anchor the map: Not Just Coffee, whose five locations run from Dilworth and South End to Elizabeth and Wesley Heights, and Summit Coffee, the Davidson-born roaster with seven shops around the city, from NoDa down to Wilmore.
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Backyard Brew
Dilworth
Family-owned specialty concept known for the original Banana Bread Latte and 5th Wave coffee approach in Dilworth
Open until 5:00 PM
Summit Coffee South Park
Barclay Downs
Summit Coffee's Southpark outpost serving their Southeast-roasted beans in a welcoming neighborhood setting with indoor and outdoor seating
Open until 5:00 PM
Roasting Route Coffee House
Fort Mill
Nautical-themed neighborhood spot serving Armando's Blend, an ethically sourced roast with precision and nuanced flavors
Open until 6:00 PM
Black Powder Coffee
Mooresville
Small-batch roaster crafting single origins and signature blends from shade-grown, high-elevation beans roasted fresh daily
Opens 9:00 AM tomorrow
Jags Head Coffee
Southside Park
Family-owned roaster serving estate-grown bourbon varietals from their own farms with deep commitment to source relationships
Open until 4:30 PM
Julia's Cafe & Books
Grier Heights
Community-focused café and used bookshop serving espresso drinks alongside literature, supporting Habitat for Humanity
Open until 6:00 PMPour-Over & Filter Coffee
View all 54Backyard Brew
Dilworth
Family-owned specialty concept known for the original Banana Bread Latte and 5th Wave coffee approach in Dilworth
Open until 5:00 PMSummit Coffee South Park
Barclay Downs
Summit Coffee's Southpark outpost serving their Southeast-roasted beans in a welcoming neighborhood setting with indoor and outdoor seating
Open until 5:00 PMRoasting Route Coffee House
Fort Mill
Nautical-themed neighborhood spot serving Armando's Blend, an ethically sourced roast with precision and nuanced flavors
Open until 6:00 PMBlack Powder Coffee
Mooresville
Small-batch roaster crafting single origins and signature blends from shade-grown, high-elevation beans roasted fresh daily
Opens 9:00 AM tomorrowJags Head Coffee
Southside Park
Family-owned roaster serving estate-grown bourbon varietals from their own farms with deep commitment to source relationships
Open until 4:30 PMJulia's Cafe & Books
Grier Heights
Community-focused café and used bookshop serving espresso drinks alongside literature, supporting Habitat for Humanity
Open until 6:00 PMEspresso Focused
View all 54Backyard Brew
Dilworth
Family-owned specialty concept known for the original Banana Bread Latte and 5th Wave coffee approach in Dilworth
Open until 5:00 PMSummit Coffee South Park
Barclay Downs
Summit Coffee's Southpark outpost serving their Southeast-roasted beans in a welcoming neighborhood setting with indoor and outdoor seating
Open until 5:00 PMRoasting Route Coffee House
Fort Mill
Nautical-themed neighborhood spot serving Armando's Blend, an ethically sourced roast with precision and nuanced flavors
Open until 6:00 PMBlack Powder Coffee
Mooresville
Small-batch roaster crafting single origins and signature blends from shade-grown, high-elevation beans roasted fresh daily
Opens 9:00 AM tomorrowJags Head Coffee
Southside Park
Family-owned roaster serving estate-grown bourbon varietals from their own farms with deep commitment to source relationships
Open until 4:30 PMJulia's Cafe & Books
Grier Heights
Community-focused café and used bookshop serving espresso drinks alongside literature, supporting Habitat for Humanity
Open until 6:00 PMCafés with Food
View all 39Roasting Route Coffee House
Fort Mill
Nautical-themed neighborhood spot serving Armando's Blend, an ethically sourced roast with precision and nuanced flavors
Open until 6:00 PMJulia's Cafe & Books
Grier Heights
Community-focused café and used bookshop serving espresso drinks alongside literature, supporting Habitat for Humanity
Open until 6:00 PM
Summit Coffee Noda
NoDa
Summit's fourth Charlotte outpost in NoDa roasts and imports their own beans, serving seasonal specials in a family-friendly neighborhood setting
Open until 4:00 PM
Fly Kid Fly
Ballantyne
Ballantyne spot serving HEX Coffee Roasters' Form Blend alongside rotating single origins, with pour over and espresso offerings
Open until 4:00 PM
The Giddy Goat Coffee Roasters Dowd YMCA
Dilworth
House-roasted small-batch specialty coffee and handmade empanadas inside Charlotte's Dowd YMCA, serving Plaza Midwood quality in Dilworth
Open until 7:00 PM
Central Coffee Co
Elizabeth
Family-owned neighborhood spot in Elizabeth serving quality coffee with house-baked pastries in a brick-walled space with fireplace
Open until 6:00 PMFrequently Asked Questions
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