Amazing Coffee in Greater Charlotte
- Custom Carolina Travel
- Mar 27
- 5 min read
If you know me, my first “real post” about coffee makes perfect sense. Charlotte is a gold mine for delicious coffee, but some of the best coffee is located on the outskirts of the city. The places you will read about are underrated and unique greater Charlotte area coffee spots that satisfy every beverage craving. Many are drive-thrus for quick, quality coffee in a rush, and others are perfect for sitting down, hanging out, or studying.
Wild Roots Coffee
Canal Coffee
This hidden gem is a personal favorite. Canal Coffee Co is located in Charlotte, Concord, Gastonia, and Morganton. Canal is drive thru only, which is perfect for those that love a quick grab and go coffee. Canal truly satisfies every craving between coffee, tea, smoothies, lotus energy drinks, and delicious and quick breakfast and lunch. They offer signature drinks such as the Peach Cobbler, unique add-ons such as the protein cold foam for cold brews, and their seasonal menus are always on point. My personal favorites are the salted caramel chai, white chocolate raspberry breve, which is their Valentine’s coffee special, spicy sausage biscuit, and spinach and feta stuffed pretzel. This place is an easy must try!
Open 5am-7pm
8156 Mt Holly-Huntersville Rd, Charlotte
3695 Concord Pkwy S, Concord
853 N Green St, Morganton
3648 S New Hope, Rd, Gastonia
Clutch Coffee
Clutch has many similarities to Canal as far as the drive thru, coffee, energy drinks, but they are not as heavy on food selections. I drive 25 minutes just to get coffee from here on the weekends and I have never been disappointed. Clutch coffee has two locations in Mooresville, right by Lake Norman. If you ever wanted to recreate my dream day, order an Iced Dream Bar from Clutch then drive five minutes to the lake and paddleboard. The Mooresville location’s five star reviews say that it is a must stop location for all daily commutes and fast and friendly service with yummy drinks. Clutch also has delicious smoothies that are perfect for a summer day by the lake. They also have locations in Indian Trail, Winston Salem, Clemmons, and Greensboro.
Open 5am-8pm
356 Williamson Rd, Mooresville
154 W Plaza Dr, Mooresville
13947 E Independence Blvd, Indian Trail
5709 University Pkwy, Winston Salem
289 S Stratford Rd, Winston Salem
2432 Lewisville Clemmons Rd, Clemmons
1405 Sunset Dr, Greensboro
Willow Wood
If you are looking for a cozy, earthy, coffee shop with delicious breakfast and lunch, Willow Wood is perfect for you. In the heart of Main Street, Cornelius, Willow Wood offers an extensive sandwich and food menu with incredible signature drinks. My favorite is the tiramisu and the ham and brie panini.
Open Monday-Friday 7am-3pm, Saturday 8am-3pm, and Sunday 8am-2pm
19801 S Main Street, Cornelius
Mac Tabby Cat Cafe
Half coffee half cats! Mac Tabby offers specialty coffee drinks and a room with sweet kitties to play with. They take reservations and walk-ins in NoDa, Concord, and Salisbury. Almost 2,000 cats have been adopted from Mac Tabby and the cats still in the cat lounge are so sweet. Their specialty drinks include smoothies, coffee, tea, Italian sodas, kombucha, and baked goods, and the money goes straight to caring for the cats. My favorite coffees are the maple blondie latte, samoa cookie latte, and lavender coconut latte. Mac Tabby is a must visit in Charlotte!
Open 11am-8pm weekdays, 11am-9pm Fridays and Saturdays, 11am-6pm Sundays
28 Cabarrus Dr W, Concord
3204 N Davidson St, Charlotte
103 S Main St, Salisbury
Summit Coffee
Summit Coffee is a North Carolina favorite and is continuing to expand locations. Originating in Davidson as the Basecamp location, Summit has blossomed into Huntersville, Mooresville, Davidson, and seven Charlotte locations: Highland Creek, Plaza, NoDa, Southpark, Eastover, Ballentyne, and Wilmore. Each location fosters social connection through events and encourages outdoor adventure. If you want to enjoy live music with your coffee, the original 4.6 star reviewed basecamp location has a vibrant patio for events and connection. The Davidson farmers market is walking distance from the patio, and coffee, flowers, and live music sounds pretty unbeatable!
Open 6am-5pm or 6pm weekdays and 7am-5pm or 6pm on the weekend
Basecamp open until 9
128 S Main St, Davidson | Basecamp
16639 Birkdale Commons Parkway, Huntersville
107 E Moore Ave, Mooresville
120 Patterson Ct Circle, Davidson
4701 Goose Creek Dr Ste B, Charlotte | Highland Creek
416 E 36th St, Charlotte | NoDa
2501 The Plaza Suite 6, Charlotte | Plaza
4625 Piedmont Row Dr #115C, Charlotte | Southpark
343 Providence Rd, Charlotte | Eastover
13743 Conlan Cir St 101, Charlotte | Ballantyne
536 W Tremont Ave #102, Charlotte | Wilmore
The Grounds
Another coffee for a cause… The Grounds Cafe and Bookstore. Located in Mecklenburg Community Church, all proceeds from The Grounds go towards volunteer projects and the Church’s local and global partnerships, such as Crisis Assistance Ministry, Second Harvest Food Bank, and Hope Vibes. The friendly staff, books, and delicious coffee on the cheaper side give the place a soul of its own, earning the 4.9 star review. Let your coffee do good!
Open 9am-4pm Monday-Thursday, closed Friday and Saturday, and 7:45am-12:30pm
8335 Browne Rd, Charlotte
Bitty and Beaus
Bitty and Beaus is another incredible coffee place doing good. Located in the heart of Southend, Bitty and Beau's 4.7 star coffee chain provides incredible service and has employed over 400 people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Bitty and Beaus is a must try in Southend!
Open 7am-5pm weekdays and 8am-5pm weekends
1930 Camden Rd Ste 236, Charlotte
Undercurrent
If Undercurrent could be described in one word it would be intentional. With fresh pastries baked from scratch and turning coffee into an educational experience in their coffee lab, Undercurrent takes pride in the intentionality behind fresh sourcing and roasting. There are two Charlotte locations, one in Plaza Midwood and the other in Optimist Hall. The freshness of their coffee is truly unmatched.
Plaza: Open 7am-6pm weekdays and 7:30-6pm weekends
Optimist: 7am-9m weekdays and 8am-9pm weekends
2012 Commonwealth Ave, Charlotte
1115 N Brevard St Stall #7, Charlotte
Wild Roots
Wild Roots creates a cozy, boho vibe and serves delicious signature coffees and matcha with house made syrup. They have a unique cereal themed coffee menu with a popular cinnamon toast crunch latte that is so delicious. My favorite is the maple cinnamon matcha.
500 E Morehead St #160, Charlotte | 7am-2pm weekdays and 8am-2pm weekends
440 S Church St, Charlotte | 7am-2pm weekdays and closed weekends
Burr and Berry
Burr and Berry live up to their motto of local, fast, and kind. The drive-thru coffee is perfect for a commute, but also for experiencing the peace of a coffee shop. You can find them in Lower Southend and North of Matthews (NoMa). Their vanilla silk latte is the best vanilla latte I have had!
9605 Monroe Rd, Charlotte
4209 South Blvd, Charlotte
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