Category: Charlotte Metro

The Mercantile – Jackass Café

July 29th, 2023

153 E White St, Rock Hill, SC 29730

I am a frequent visitor of the Jackass Café. The Crazy Ass Neighbor is a reliable drink and not too expensive. It’s pretty sweet, but I love the Mercantile.
The Mercantile itself is a store with all sorts of really cool things. The café is tucked in the back, and it’s really good.
My order is the Crazy Ass Neighbor, iced. It’s roughly 6 dollars for 24oz.

Quality of Coffee: 7/10
Atmosphere: 8/10, I love the store
Price: 8/10
Speed of Service: 10/10
Number of Options: 5/10

If you’re in the Rock Hill area, Jackass Cafe is worth the stop. The store is super neat and there is something for everybody in there, plus getting a good cup while shopping is pleasant.
Sumaq Coffee

June 20th, 2023

6259 South Blvd, Charlotte, NC 28217

Sumaq is a really cool place to be. The inside is very airy and green, and it’s a nice spot for remote work. The coffee is good (and not pricey) as well. The parking was a little bit of a pain, but at least it was free (I parked at the shopping center next door). Naturally, I ordered the Sumaq Latte, which had hints of cinnamon maybe like 1% lemon. It was unique and good. It was $5.20.

Quality of Coffee: 7.5/10
Atmosphere: 9/10
Price: 9/10
Speed of Service: 10/10
Number of Options: 7/10

Overall, if you’re in the Southpark/South Blvd area, stop by. There is a lot of to-go business as well, and this place, as you can see from the ratings, was pretty freaking awesome.
The Lights

June 12th, 2023

16631 Lancaster Hwy, Unit 107, Charlotte, NC 28277

The Lights is a cute little place right next to the NC/SC border. It is primarily a sit-down breakfast place, but they do a lot of coffee as well. The decoration is very modern and light (no pun intended), and the food is good, too. I got a cappuccino, and it was valid. The big thing here is that it’s pretty expensive, though.

Quality of Coffee: 8/10
Atmosphere: 9/10
Price: 2/10
Speed of Service: 5/10, but I ordered food so I didn’t expect it immediately.
Number of Options: 5/10

Overall a good place. If I lived closer to it, I could see it as a nice spot to meet some friends for brunch, or something of that sort. It was worth the drive!
E Bar Coffee – Southpark Mall

June 12th, 2023

4400 Sharon Rd, Charlotte, NC 28211

E Bar is my go-to at the mall. Every time I go to Southpark, it’s an essential to stop by. Good coffee, usually pretty quick, and right next to the entrance of Nordstrom (by either Palmetto Moon or Lululemon, can’t remember). I got an iced honey lavendar latte last time, and it delivered.

Quality of Coffee: 7.5
Atmosphere: It’s a to-go place so 0
Price: 6/10
Speed of Service: 5/10
Number of options: 9/10

Definitely a go-to if you’re at the mall. I wouldn’t say go out of your way for it if you aren’t at the mall, but it delivers and hits the spot.
CupLux Coffee Drive Thru

June 5th, 2023

3115 Freedom Drive, Charlotte, NC, 28208

This is hands down one of the best coffees I’ve had in a while (or ever??). CupLux is a drive-thru coffee place, and I don’t think there’s a way to go inside. The menu is good and they know how to make the process as fast as possible (payment outside with no person needed). Granted, I went at 3pm, so I don’t know how the morning rush is.

My order: Iced Honey & Oats Latte ($6.98 with tip, which is unfortunately standard these days)
Quality of coffee: 9.5/10
Atmosphere: 0/10 (not a knock, it’s just a drive-thru only)
Price: 5/10
Number of Options: 8/10

The Honey and Oats was really good, I wish there were a workspace/inside to accompany it, but as far as going somewhere for a coffee on the way to work or something like that, it’s the best you’ll get around here.
Amelie’s French Bakery & Café

February 8th, 2023

4321 Park Rd, Charlotte, NC 28209

Amelie’s is slowly growing around Charlotte, and deservedly so. The pastries/snacks are good, and the coffee is good as well. There is a nice ambiance in all the Amelie’s I’ve visited, as well.

I was here in the winter, so I gravitated toward a hot latte. It was a little pricey, but not too bad. (7.50 for a large)

It’s worth the trip for a dessert or weekend jaunt. You can spend time there and just hang out if you want.

This coffee is the most close to a European coffee I have tasted in the US.

Quality of Coffee: 9/10
Atmosphere: 9/10
Price: 4/10
Speed of Service: 8/10
Number of Options: 8/10

A super cool place to hang out, definitely worth the time. Give it a visit!

Category: Charlotte Metro

The Mercantile – Jackass Café

Sumaq Coffee

The Lights

E Bar Coffee – Southpark Mall

CupLux Coffee Drive Thru

Amelie’s French Bakery & Café