Tag: quick coffee

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.
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.

Tag: quick coffee

Coco and the Director

E Bar Coffee – Southpark Mall

CupLux Coffee Drive Thru