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Charlotte's coffee scene has grown up fast, and it wears its Southern friendliness on its sleeve. Two homegrown names anchor the map: Not Just Coffee, whose five locations run from Dilworth and South End to Elizabeth and Wesley Heights, and Summit Coffee, the Davidson-born roaster with seven shops around the city, from NoDa down to Wilmore.
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Backyard Brew
Dilworth
Family-owned specialty concept known for the original Banana Bread Latte and 5th Wave coffee approach in Dilworth
Opens at 6:00 AM
Summit Coffee South Park
Barclay Downs
Summit Coffee's Southpark outpost serving their Southeast-roasted beans in a welcoming neighborhood setting with indoor and outdoor seating
Opens at 7:00 AM
Roasting Route Coffee House
Fort Mill
Nautical-themed neighborhood spot serving Armando's Blend, an ethically sourced roast with precision and nuanced flavors
Opens at 7:00 AM
Black Powder Coffee
Mooresville
Small-batch roaster crafting single origins and signature blends from shade-grown, high-elevation beans roasted fresh daily
Opens 9:00 AM tomorrow
Jags Head Coffee
Southside Park
Family-owned roaster serving estate-grown bourbon varietals from their own farms with deep commitment to source relationships
Opens at 8:00 AM
Julia's Cafe & Books
Grier Heights
Community-focused café and used bookshop serving espresso drinks alongside literature, supporting Habitat for Humanity
Opens at 8:00 AMPour-Over & Filter Coffee
View all 54Backyard Brew
Dilworth
Family-owned specialty concept known for the original Banana Bread Latte and 5th Wave coffee approach in Dilworth
Opens at 6:00 AMSummit Coffee South Park
Barclay Downs
Summit Coffee's Southpark outpost serving their Southeast-roasted beans in a welcoming neighborhood setting with indoor and outdoor seating
Opens at 7:00 AMRoasting Route Coffee House
Fort Mill
Nautical-themed neighborhood spot serving Armando's Blend, an ethically sourced roast with precision and nuanced flavors
Opens at 7:00 AMBlack Powder Coffee
Mooresville
Small-batch roaster crafting single origins and signature blends from shade-grown, high-elevation beans roasted fresh daily
Opens 9:00 AM tomorrowJags Head Coffee
Southside Park
Family-owned roaster serving estate-grown bourbon varietals from their own farms with deep commitment to source relationships
Opens at 8:00 AMJulia's Cafe & Books
Grier Heights
Community-focused café and used bookshop serving espresso drinks alongside literature, supporting Habitat for Humanity
Opens at 8:00 AMEspresso Focused
View all 54Backyard Brew
Dilworth
Family-owned specialty concept known for the original Banana Bread Latte and 5th Wave coffee approach in Dilworth
Opens at 6:00 AMSummit Coffee South Park
Barclay Downs
Summit Coffee's Southpark outpost serving their Southeast-roasted beans in a welcoming neighborhood setting with indoor and outdoor seating
Opens at 7:00 AMRoasting Route Coffee House
Fort Mill
Nautical-themed neighborhood spot serving Armando's Blend, an ethically sourced roast with precision and nuanced flavors
Opens at 7:00 AMBlack Powder Coffee
Mooresville
Small-batch roaster crafting single origins and signature blends from shade-grown, high-elevation beans roasted fresh daily
Opens 9:00 AM tomorrowJags Head Coffee
Southside Park
Family-owned roaster serving estate-grown bourbon varietals from their own farms with deep commitment to source relationships
Opens at 8:00 AMJulia's Cafe & Books
Grier Heights
Community-focused café and used bookshop serving espresso drinks alongside literature, supporting Habitat for Humanity
Opens at 8:00 AMCafés with Food
View all 39Roasting Route Coffee House
Fort Mill
Nautical-themed neighborhood spot serving Armando's Blend, an ethically sourced roast with precision and nuanced flavors
Opens at 7:00 AMJulia's Cafe & Books
Grier Heights
Community-focused café and used bookshop serving espresso drinks alongside literature, supporting Habitat for Humanity
Opens at 8:00 AM
Summit Coffee Noda
NoDa
Summit's fourth Charlotte outpost in NoDa roasts and imports their own beans, serving seasonal specials in a family-friendly neighborhood setting
Opens at 7:00 AM
Fly Kid Fly
Ballantyne
Ballantyne spot serving HEX Coffee Roasters' Form Blend alongside rotating single origins, with pour over and espresso offerings
Opens at 7:00 AM
The Giddy Goat Coffee Roasters Plaza
Commonwealth
House-roasted specialty coffee and handmade empanadas in Plaza Midwood, focusing on small-batch roasts and craft coffee culture
Opens at 7:00 AM
The Giddy Goat Coffee Roasters Dowd YMCA
Dilworth
House-roasted small-batch specialty coffee and handmade empanadas inside Charlotte's Dowd YMCA, serving Plaza Midwood quality in Dilworth
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