The best cafes in Charlotte
13 cafes we’ve checked and stand behind — with the story on each one. Not a ranking; a record.
Browse another shelf: all of Charlotte’s best · Restaurants · Beauty · Shopping · Nightlife · Entertainment · Bakeries & Sweets · Arts & Culture · Antiques, Thrift, & Vintage · Hobbies, Books, & Crafts · Home & Garden · Health & Wellness · Sporting Goods · Pets · Services · Parks & Outdoors
Pinned in Charlotte today
This spot is open today.
Two pinned places a day in Charlotte — $10 here, $25 adds the newsletter. List your business →Paid placements are always marked.
Coffee Republic & Coworking roasts its own beans at the Mooresville spot, pours legit signature lattes, and serves baked goods to match.…
Kunu Coffee Co.
CafesKunu Coffee Co. keeps it simple and seriously good, pulling clean espresso, smooth cold brew, and specials that hit the spot without the…
Kunu Coffee Co.
CafesPanera Bread
CafesCounter-serve bakery/cafe chain serving sandwiches, salads & more, known for its bread & free WiFi.
Panera Bread
CafesNeed a low-key spot for a latte and a new read, or a buzzy weekend hub to actually see neighbors you like? The Grounds Bookstore and Café…
Tiem Co Tu Tc4
CafesTiem Co Tu Tc4 is where Vietnamese egg coffee meets boba, matcha and fruity teas, then gets backed up by street snacks like rice paper…
Tiem Co Tu Tc4
CafesCanal Coffee Company
CafesCanal Coffee Company keeps mornings moving with a speedy drive-thru, classic lattes and cold brew, plus teas, smoothies, and refreshers.…
Canal Coffee Company
CafesHilltop Coffee
CafesWhether you’re easing into the morning or escaping a midday slump, Hilltop Coffee keeps it simple with quality coffee and tea plus baked…
Hilltop Coffee
CafesWhen your day needs both a legit latte and a scoop that tastes like it was actually made by humans, The Percantile & Creamery delivers with…
Harvest Artisan Cafe
CafesHarvest Artisan Cafe is the kind of spot to hit this week when you want something fresh that still feels like a treat. Try the Golden Hour…
Harvest Artisan Cafe
CafesBlack Cat Coffee Company, LLC is a Charlotte mobile coffee house pouring responsibly sourced beans into creative specialty drinks while…
Coffee shop featuring house cats plus yoga sessions.
Tea Fusion Cafe
CafesTea Fusion Cafe is the move when you want bubble tea in a bunch of flavors without the fuss, from creamy classics to fruit-forward sips…
Tea Fusion Cafe
Cafeswicks & whiskers
CafesAt Wicks & Whiskers, you’ll pour a custom kandle, then play with adoptable kittens from Killer Kitties Rescue while it cools. Pick a jar,…
wicks & whiskers
CafesNothing matched that. Know a spot we’re missing? Tell us →
Listed here?
You’ve earned the mark — get the BaseLocal’s Best badge for your site →. Want in? List your business →
New spots land in the newsletter first
Free, every morning — this list is what we've already told Charlotte about.
One email a day. Unsubscribe anytime.