Downtown Biz Index

Room 18 · Cafes

Top cafes in Charlotte

10 works on view, hung in order of rating and how many people left one.

Top pick marks the top three.

How we rank
  1. No. 1

    Backyard BrewTop pick

    Coffee shop · Charlotte

    4.8stars· 638 reviews

    Open on Sunday · Wheelchair accessible

  2. No. 2

    Community Matters CafeTop pick

    Cafe · Charlotte

    4.8stars· 540 reviews

    $10–20 · Wheelchair accessible

    “I ordered a coffee and their Rye sandwich, and it exceeded all expectations.”

  3. No. 3

    Vavela CafeTop pick

    Coffee shop · Charlotte

    4.7stars· 1,697 reviews

    $10–20 · Open on Sunday · Wheelchair accessible

    “Delicious coffee options, some of which I rarely see offered in Charlotte.”

  4. No. 4

    Astoria Cafe

    Coffee shop · Charlotte

    4.7stars· 459 reviews

    $1–10 · Open on Sunday · Wheelchair accessible

    “Their matcha is DELICIOUS and their banana bread latte is to die for.”

  5. No. 5

    Sitti Cafe

    Coffee shop · Charlotte

    4.9stars· 46 reviews

    $1–10

    “Great coffee, very friendly service and a variety of specialty coffees.”

  6. No. 6

    Amélie's French Bakery & Café

    Bakery · Charlotte

    4.6stars· 7,259 reviews

    $10–20 · Open on Sunday · Wheelchair accessible

    “Newer location, same great baked goods, beverages, and service.”

  7. No. 7

    Haraz Coffee House

    Coffee shop · Charlotte

    4.6stars· 1,058 reviews

    Open on Sunday · Wheelchair accessible

  8. No. 8

    Lottie’s Cafe

    Coffee shop · Charlotte

    4.6stars· 358 reviews

    $10–20 · Open on Sunday · Wheelchair accessible

    “Probably some of the best coffee I’ve had in Charlotte.”

  9. No. 9

    Smelly Cat Coffeehouse & Roastery

    Coffee shop · Charlotte

    4.5stars· 1,050 reviews

    $10–20 · Open on Sunday · Wheelchair accessible

    “Coffee and food are reasonably priced and delicious.”

  10. No. 10

    maman

    Coffee shop · Charlotte

    4.1stars· 443 reviews

    $20–30 · Open on Sunday · Wheelchair accessible

    “Food is tasty, solid coffee and pastry options, beautiful atmosphere.”

Cafes in Charlotte

Notes on this room

Which cafes in Charlotte are rated highest?

Weighing each rating by its number of reviews, the top spots go to Backyard Brew (4.8★, 638 reviews), Community Matters Cafe (4.8★, 540 reviews) and Vavela Cafe (4.7★, 1,697 reviews).

How many cafes does DowntownBizIndex list in Charlotte?

There are 10 cafes on this page.

Can I find cafes in Charlotte open on a Sunday?

Yes: 8 of the 10 with listed hours open on Sundays, for example Backyard Brew (8 AM–5 PM), Vavela Cafe (7 AM–1 AM) and Astoria Cafe (9 AM–2 PM). Hours can change, so a quick call first is a good idea.

Which cafes in Charlotte have the most reviews?

Amélie's French Bakery & Café (7,259 reviews), Vavela Cafe (1,697 reviews) and Haraz Coffee House (1,058 reviews).