Tag: charlotte coffee

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.
Undercurrent Coffee

June 5th, 2023

2012 Commonwealth Avenue, Charlotte, NC, 28205

Undercurrent is located in Optimist Hall, which is a super cool place if you haven’t been. Lots and lots of great food options and a couple neat stores as well. It isn’t a coffee shop quiet atmosphere, but there is still a vibe to the place.
The coffee is pretty good as well. I got an iced vanilla latte, and it did the job.

Quality of Coffee: 6/10
Atmosphere: 4/10. Great place, just not really a coffee shop.
Price: 5/10
Speed of Service: 8/10
Number of Options: 6/10

I wouldn’t necessarily go out of my way to go to this coffee shop, but Optimist Hall is a great location. If you want some good food and a food-hall kind of thing, though, Undercurrent is great.
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!

Tag: charlotte coffee

The Lights

E Bar Coffee – Southpark Mall

Undercurrent Coffee

Amelie’s French Bakery & Café