Community Matters Cafe

Community Matters Cafe

821 W 1st St, Matthews, NC

★★★★★4.8(526 Google reviews)

Crema's Take

Community Matters Cafe in Matthews is a mission-driven spot where the coffee and full breakfast menu are genuinely excellent, but what really sets it apart is the warmth of the team behind the counter—regulars rave about the genuine hospitality and the sense that you're supporting something meaningful with every visit. It's the kind of place that works equally well for a solo work session with your laptop, a family breakfast, or lingering over lunch with friends, all without feeling rushed or transactional.

What to expect

Classic coffee drinks done right. A slow-sit, laptop-friendly spot, good for meetings. Full breakfast, pastries, and light food on the menu. Family friendly. Wifi.

Family friendlyMeetingsSlow sitWifiPastriesFull breakfastTraditional drinksLight foodLaptop friendly

Google Reviews

Justine Smith
★★★★★a month ago

The seasonal menu fruit shortcake pancakes were SOOOO yummy. The meaning behind this restaurant is very near to my heart being 4 years sober myself. Please be patient and open hearted when visiting here!!

Elizabeth Cashion
★★★★★2 months ago

This place was by far the highlight of our eating experience in Charlotte NC this weekend. All of the many staff are friendly and welcoming ! The food is absolutely delicious and very unique. You will leave there wanting to return soon. The concept for this place makes a great…

Gabby Pierre-Louis
★★★★★3 months ago

ANNE with Offline - A place to fill your belly and your heart. I think that this mission is not only heartwarming to help the community but they have not skimped on the flavor or creative license of the chefs! From the coziest, spiced chai to the savory peach toast! Sooooo…

Aaron Beck
★★★★★2 months ago

The food is incredible… as are the people, the atmosphere and the mission.

Ashley Cantatore
★★★★★7 months ago

Amazing lunch and atmosphere, while supporting an amazing mission! In town for a conference and needed lunch/ get a little work done so googled solid places to work from with food. The cafe is super cute, plenty of parking, and the food was amazing. I had the Johnny Cakes with…

Queen H
★★★★★9 months ago

While in the Charlotte area, I looked up places to eat breakfast and I came across this restaurant since it had pretty good reviews. When first coming in honestly I didn't feel welcomed from the young lady at the desk. She just asked where would I like to sit at. She didn't…

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