coffee in Charlotte
you get every independent in Charlotte, ranked by what locals rate rather than what pays for placement. no chains, so what you see is what you would queue for.
137 cafes · 14 roasters · avg nri 51
see the best coffee shops in Charlotte
the best specialty cafes in Charlotte are The Giddy Goat Coffee Roasters, Enderly Coffee Company, and Sumaq Coffee. they lead 137 independent coffee shops here, ranked by the natural ranking index, a 0-100 merit score blending review quality, local credibility, and web presence. no chains.
every specialty cafe in Charlotte, ranked by nri
117 results
The Giddy Goat Coffee Roasters
eliteCharlotte, USA|cafe
4.8(874)
local cred88%
nri score90
Enderly Coffee Company
featuredCharlotte, USA|cafe
4.9(361)
nri score84
Sumaq Coffee
featuredCharlotte, USA|cafe
4.7(484)
local cred72%
nri score82
CupLux Coffee Drive-Thru
featuredCharlotte, USA|cafe
4.7(378)
local cred72%
nri score80
Smelly Cat Coffee House & Roastery
featuredCharlotte, USA|cafe
4.6(920)
local cred88%
nri score79
Not Just Coffee
featuredCharlotte, USA|cafe
4.6(381)
local cred72%
nri score79
Summit Coffee On the Plaza
featuredCharlotte, USA|cafe
4.8(209)
local cred72%
nri score79
Central Coffee Co
featuredCharlotte, USA|cafe
4.5(922)
local cred88%
nri score78
Platform Coffee + Kitchen
verifiedCharlotte, USA|cafe
4.9(275)
nri score69
Platform Coffee (formerly Coffee at Station West)
verifiedCharlotte, USA|cafe
4.9(232)
nri score68
Madison Perk Coffee Bar
verifiedCharlotte, USA|cafe
4.7(178)
nri score68
Wake Coffee Co.
verifiedCharlotte, USA|cafe
4.8(170)
nri score68
Night Swim Coffee Oakhurst
verifiedCharlotte, USA|cafe
4.5(206)
local cred72%
nri score67
Backyard Brew
verifiedCharlotte, USA|cafe
5(325)
nri score67
Night Swim Roastery & Cafe
verifiedCharlotte, USA|cafe
4.7(139)
nri score67
Rhino Market & Deli
verifiedCharlotte, USA|cafe
4.6(1,170)
local cred95%
nri score66
Coffee at Station West
verifiedCharlotte, USA|cafe
4.9(227)
nri score66
Burr & Berry Coffee
verifiedCharlotte, USA|cafe
4.7(156)
nri score66
Queen City Grounds
verifiedCharlotte, USA|cafe
4.6(659)
local cred88%
nri score64
The Vintage Whiskey & Cigar Bar of Charlotte
verifiedCharlotte, USA|cafe
4.7(364)
local cred72%
nri score64
Waterbean Coffee
verifiedCharlotte, USA|cafe
4.4(317)
nri score64
Bé-Em Asian Kitchen
verifiedCharlotte, USA|cafe
4.2(691)
nri score64
The Grounds Bookstore and Café
verifiedCharlotte, USA|cafe
4.9(139)
nri score64
Wooden Robot Brewery
verifiedCharlotte, USA|cafe
4.7(858)
local cred88%
nri score63
faq
what is the best cafe in Charlotte?
The Giddy Goat Coffee Roasters is the top-ranked cafe in Charlotte, scoring 90/100 on the natural ranking index. it is ranked on review quality, local credibility, and web presence, with chains excluded.
how many specialty coffee shops are in Charlotte?
137 independent specialty coffee shops in Charlotte, all ranked by the natural ranking index. chains are excluded by default.
where do locals get coffee in Charlotte?
Rhino Market & Deli draws the highest share of local regulars in Charlotte, with a local-credibility score of 95/100, the proportion of reviewers who live in town rather than visiting as tourists.
browse all 128 cafes in charlotte
- The Giddy Goat Coffee Roasters
- Enderly Coffee Company
- Sumaq Coffee
- CupLux Coffee Drive-Thru
- Not Just Coffee
- Summit Coffee On the Plaza
- Smelly Cat Coffee House & Roastery
- Central Coffee Co
- Platform Coffee + Kitchen
- Platform Coffee (formerly Coffee at Station West)
- Madison Perk Coffee Bar
- Wake Coffee Co.
- Backyard Brew
- Night Swim Roastery & Cafe
- Night Swim Coffee Oakhurst
- Coffee at Station West
- Cast Iron Waffles
- Burr & Berry Coffee
- Rhino Market & Deli
- The Vintage Whiskey & Cigar Bar of Charlotte
- The Grounds Bookstore and Café
- Bé-Em Asian Kitchen
- Queen City Grounds
- Waterbean Coffee
- Wooden Robot Brewery
- Archive CLT
- Summit Coffee South Park
- Sharetea Charlotte
- Sharetea
- Thousand Hills Coffee
- Dilworth Coffee at Plantation
- Duck Donuts
- Summit Coffee Noda
- Maple Street Biscuit Company
- Gotcha Matcha & Espresso
- Undercurrent Coffee
- Provided Coffee UPTOWN
- Mugs
- Littl Madeleine | Organic Coffee & Bakery
- Suárez Bakery & Barra
- Coco and the Director
- Summit Coffee Ballantyne
- Suffolk Punch Brewing South End
- Stable Hand
- Snooze, an A.M. Eatery
- Matcha Cafe Maiko
- Night Swim Coffee - Legacy Union
- Summit Coffee Eastover
- Javesca Coffee (Steele Creek)
- Cafe Moka
- Sunflour Baking Company: Dilworth Bakery
- Visart Cafe
- Evoke Coffee Company
- Krispy Kreme
- Mean Mug Coffee Company
- Sunflour Baking Company: Ballantyne Bakery
- Night Swim Coffee
- Suárez Bakery
- Dunx Coffee at Blackhawk Hardware
- Wooden Robot Coffee Bar
- Night Swim Coffee - One Wells Fargo
- Great Harvest Bread
- Night Swim Coffee Brevard
- Vibe Cafe And Wine Bar
- The MAYOBIRD
- Sunflour Baking Company
- Lottie’s Cafe
- Romeo & Juliet Brazilian Cafe
- & Coffee
- Tax and Tea Lounge
- The Everyday Market - LoSo
- Okra
- Coffee Republic BV
- Tifa Chocolate & Gelato
- Sticks and Beans Cigar Lounge
- Sugar Donuts
- The Salty
- Canal Coffee Company
- Panera Bread
- Ding Tea Charlotte Independence
- Ding Tea Charlotte
- Resident Culture - South End
- Royal Cup Coffee and Tea
- Bar Cocoa
- Ocha Time Tea & Creamery
- Gourmand
- The Salty Donut
- The Sweet Spot
- Coffee Republic Matthews
- Reid's Fine Foods
- The Landing at 4th ward
- Toastique
- Tea Fusion Cafe (Carmel Village)
- Wildroots
- Lambert’s
- Crane Coffee
- Suffolk Punch Brewing - SouthPark
- Drip Joint Espresso Bar
- Charlotte Coffee Station
- Sweet Pea's Specialty Shop
- Cinnabon
- Nordstrom Ebar Artisan Coffee
- Ritual Coffee Tea & Oddities
- Ralph’s Coffee
- Bruegger's Bagels
- Higher Grounds by Manolo's
- Cafe 4 Mua
- Cao Nguyên Cafe & Bida
- Brioche Dorée
- Einstein Bros. Bagels
- Megan’s Nutrition
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- Viva healthy
- Buzz Cafe
- Thoughtful Cup
- WFM Coffee Bar
- Grow Cafe
- Hilltop Coffee
- Summit Coffee Highland Creek
- La Greka Coffee Shop
- Beer Bar
- Beatrix Market
- Lao cafe
- Coffee Central
- Illy
- Ethnic Soul
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