Tag: Good atmosphere

Sharetea

July 29th, 2023

1204 Central Ave #102, Charlotte, NC 28204

Switching it up a little bit here with a more tea-based location, but still awesome.

First of all, shoutout to Sharetea for being open. I was looking for a cup on a Sunday around 6, and there were no options.

Anyways, per the worker’s recommendation, I got a mango flavored boba tea. It was very mango-flavored, if you know what I mean, but I really liked it.

Quality of Drink: 7.5/10
Atmosphere: 7/10
Price: 6/10
Speed of Service: 10/10
Number of Options: 10/10 The list of available flavors was HUGE

Different than the usual coffee shop on this website, but I’d absolutely go back here. Great tea, good vibes, you could work remotely here, all around no complaints.
Coco and the Director

June 25th, 2023

100 W Trade Street, Charlotte, NC 28202

I really wish I could have stayed longer because this is a REALLY neat coffee shop. It’s in the lobby of the Marriott, but the shop is its own secluded thing.

It has a few different sections with comfortable seating and places to sit down, plus a more hotel lobby looking area out of a door. Good spot for remote work or just to swing by, as my coffee was excellent too.

I ordered a small mocha-rose iced latte because it looked unique, and it was good. $5.96.

Only complaint is parking, which is to be expected. If you live in uptown you’re good, but the closest garage was $3 every 20 minutes, which is kind of absurd. Not a dig on the shop though, just be smarter than me.

Quality of Coffee: 8.5/10
Atmosphere: 10/10
Price: 4/10
Speed of Service: 10/10
Number of Options: 8/10

Overall, this place is sweet. Good place for a meet up, remote work, or your pick-me-up for work.
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!
Not Just Coffee

May 16th, 2023

1026 Jay Street, Charlotte, NC 28208

NJC was a great remote work spot. I came in around 11 and there was space for me, and I sat down and did some work in the quiet, airy environment.
I know it’s basic af, but the avocado toast is really good with everything on it. NJC is a good place to be!

My order: avocado toast and a cappuccino
Quality of Coffee: 7.5/10
Atmosphere: 8/10
Price: 6.5/10
Speed of Service: 10/10
Number of options: 7/10

I enjoyed my time at Not Just Coffee and I was more than satisfied with the coffee and food. This is a good remote working spot or a good place for a quick bite.
Backdrop Coffee

May 16th, 2023

919 Berryhill Road, Charlotte, NC 28208

I was looking for places to go online and someone described Backdrop as a “remote work Mecca.” Considering I am currently doing remote work, I had to go and I think that perfectly describes it. The wifi is good, there’s a lot of seating, and the environment is open.
Per the barista’s recommendation I got a iced vanilla caramel latte which is good but nothing earth-shattering. I will definitely say this place is one of, if not THE best remote work coffee shop I’ve been to thus far.

Atmosphere: 10/10
Coffee quality: 5/10
Price: 6/10 ($5.50 for a 16oz iced latte w/ flavor)
Speed: 10/10 (I ordered when it wasn’t busy but they had plenty of staff)
Number of Options: 7/10

Overall I definitely give this place two thumbs up, especially if you need to get some work done or want to read a book or something.
Knowledge Perk Coffee

May 14th, 2023

130 W. White St, Rock Hill, SC 29730

Knowledge Perk is near and dear to my heart. The atmosphere is great and I’ve spent time there in the past, and the coffee gets top marks from me as well.
It’s consistently delicious, but the prices have gone up alongside the price of everything else on this planet. The latte is about $6.80, but it’s not a bad investment as the atmosphere encourages you to stick around.

My order: 16oz. Vanilla Lavender Iced Latte
Coffee Quality: 8/10
Atmosphere: 9/10
Speed of Service: 6/10
Price: 3/10
Number of Options: 8/10
Waterbean Coffee

May 13th, 2023

300 S Tryon Suite 150, Charlotte, NC 28202

Waterbean was a great coffee and very timely. It was cold outside and they gave me one of the better hot coffees I’ve ever had. They were very nice and I went with the recommendation of the barista.
One thing I liked was the sign by the register of what each barista recommends.
I don’t remember my order if we’re being honest, but I remember stuff about it:
Quality of Coffee: 7/10
Atmosphere: 7/10
Price: 6/10
Speed of Service: 8/10
Number of Options: 9/10
Overall pretty pleasant and I enjoyed my time at Waterbean! Go if you are in Uptown!
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!