Highest-rated cafes in Charlotte, according to Yelp
From the first coffee houses in the Ottoman Empire to Boston's London Coffee House, cafes have always been an egalitarian place to gather, sip, and share ideas, many of which have changed the world.
During the Enlightenment, cafes would regularly entertain the likes of Voltaire, Rousseau, Benjamin Franklin, Thomas Jefferson, and Isaac Newton. Later, Simone de Beauvoir and Jean-Paul Sartre would spend hours in cafes, pondering their works and holding court alongside other intellectuals.
Needless to say, coffee and cafes beget some revolutionary ideas; sipping a cup may even be a political act. When settlers dumped tea into the Boston Harbor to send a message to the British empire, tea became a British loyalist's drink, and coffee became a popular substitute. Unsurprisingly, Boston's London Coffee House opened in 1689, was soon renamed the American Coffee House. Later on in Philadelphia, Merchant Coffee House, also known as the City Tavern, would host the likes of George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, and Paul Revere, as well as witness an early reading of the Declaration of Independence.
Many other coffee shops steeped in history abound in the United States, including New York City's Caffe Reggio. Founded in 1927, it was the first to serve cappuccino in the country, as well as one of the first to use a La Pavoni espresso machine. New Orleans' Cafe du Monde, founded in 1862, is a fixture in the French Quarter for its coffee and beignets.
Whether it's for a cup of Joe, a heady conversation, or simply a place to start the day, cafes have become part of our personal landmarks, so where have others gone to find their refuge or perhaps their perfect dose of caffeine? Stacker compiled a list of the highest-rated cafes in Charlotte using data from Yelp. Rankings factor in the average rating and number of reviews. Keep reading to see if your favorite spot made the list.
#25. Bytes Cafe
- Rating: 2.5/5 (19 reviews)
- Price: $
- Address: 800 W Trade St Ste 100 Charlotte, NC 28202
- Categories: American (Traditional), Breakfast & Brunch, Cafes
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#24. Speedway Grill & Cafe
- Rating: 3.0/5 (10 reviews)
- Price: $$
- Address: Charlotte International Airport Concourse E Charlotte, NC 28208
- Categories: Breakfast & Brunch, Cafes
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#23. Taste Cafe
- Rating: 3.0/5 (47 reviews)
- Price: $
- Address: 100 N Tryon St Ste 300 Founders Hall Charlotte, NC 28202
- Categories: Breakfast & Brunch, Cafes, Sandwiches
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#22. First Watch
- Rating: 3.5/5 (99 reviews)
- Price: $$
- Address: 5821 Fairview Rd Charlotte, NC 28209
- Categories: Breakfast & Brunch, Cafes, American (Traditional)
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#21. Night Swim Coffee
- Rating: 3.5/5 (14 reviews)
- Address: 4500 Old Pineville Rd Charlotte, NC 28217
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Coffee Roasteries, Cafes
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#20. Sunflour Baking Company
- Rating: 3.5/5 (256 reviews)
- Price: $
- Address: 220 East Blvd Charlotte, NC 28203
- Categories: Cafes, Bakeries, Sandwiches
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#19. Marketplace Cafe
- Rating: 4.0/5 (29 reviews)
- Price: $$
- Address: 4400 Sharon Rd Charlotte, NC 28211
- Categories: American (New), Cafes
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#18. Sunflour Baking Company
- Rating: 4.0/5 (380 reviews)
- Price: $$
- Address: 2001 E 7th St Charlotte, NC 28204
- Categories: Bakeries, Cafes, Sandwiches
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#17. Roots Cafe
- Rating: 4.0/5 (193 reviews)
- Price: $$
- Address: 2135 Southend Dr Ste 109 Charlotte, NC 28203
- Categories: Cafes, Coffee & Tea, Breakfast & Brunch
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#16. Hookah Hotspot
- Rating: 4.0/5 (37 reviews)
- Price: $$
- Address: 2600 Central Ave Unit H Charlotte, NC 28205
- Categories: Hookah Bars, Cafes
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#15. Intermezzo Pizzeria and Cafe
- Rating: 4.0/5 (390 reviews)
- Price: $$
- Address: 1427 E 10th St Charlotte, NC 28204
- Categories: Pizza, Cafes
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#14. Amélie's French Bakery & Café
- Rating: 4.0/5 (2178 reviews)
- Price: $$
- Address: 136 East 36th St Charlotte, NC 28205
- Categories: Bakeries, Cafes, Patisserie/Cake Shop
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#13. Cafe At 6100
- Rating: 4.0/5 (14 reviews)
- Price: $
- Address: 6100 Fairview Rd Ste 110 Charlotte, NC 28210
- Categories: Cafes
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#12. The Artisan's Palate
- Rating: 4.5/5 (135 reviews)
- Price: $$
- Address: 1218 E 36th St Ste A Charlotte, NC 28205
- Categories: Cafes, Art Galleries, Wine Bars
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#11. Queen City Grounds
- Rating: 4.5/5 (202 reviews)
- Price: $$
- Address: 644 N Church St Charlotte, NC 28202
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Breakfast & Brunch, Cafes
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#10. Oh My Soul
- Rating: 4.5/5 (366 reviews)
- Price: $$
- Address: 3046 N Davidson St Charlotte, NC 28205
- Categories: Vegan, Cafes
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#9. BR Cafe
- Rating: 4.5/5 (11 reviews)
- Address: 1431 Sardis Rd N Charlotte, NC 28270
- Categories: Brazilian, Cafes
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#8. Burr & Berry Coffee
- Rating: 4.5/5 (21 reviews)
- Address: 4209 S Blvd Charlotte, NC 28209
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Cafes, Bakeries
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#7. Chez Marie Pâtisserie
- Rating: 4.5/5 (33 reviews)
- Price: $$
- Address: 4732 Sharon Rd Ste M Charlotte, NC 28210
- Categories: Patisserie/Cake Shop, Bakeries, Cafes
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#6. Tea Fusion Cafe
- Rating: 4.5/5 (291 reviews)
- Price: $
- Address: 440 E McCollough Dr Charlotte, NC 28262
- Categories: Desserts, Bubble Tea, Cafes
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#5. Daily Mews Cat Cafe
- Rating: 4.5/5 (30 reviews)
- Price: $$
- Address: 3748 Monroe Rd Charlotte, NC 28205
- Categories: Themed Cafes, Pet Adoption
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#4. Community Matters Cafe
- Rating: 4.5/5 (134 reviews)
- Price: $$
- Address: 821 W 1st St Charlotte, NC 28202
- Categories: Breakfast & Brunch, Sandwiches, Cafes
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#3. Arbol Eatery
- Rating: 5.0/5 (20 reviews)
- Address: 227 W Trade St Charlotte, NC 28202
- Categories: Cafes, Breakfast & Brunch, Juice Bars & Smoothies
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#2. Mac Tabby Cat Cafe
- Rating: 5.0/5 (122 reviews)
- Price: $
- Address: 3204 N Davidson St Charlotte, NC 28205
- Categories: Themed Cafes
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#1. Archive
- Rating: 5.0/5 (12 reviews)
- Price: $
- Address: 2023 Beatties Ford Rd Ste D Charlotte, NC 28216
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Coffee Roasteries, Themed Cafes
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