Crane Coffee Company

550 S Caldwell St, Charlotte, NC

★★★★★4.8(89 Google reviews)

Crema's Take

“This Charlotte gem strikes that perfect balance between a quick caffeine stop and a place worth lingering over conversation, where the baristas genuinely seem excited to chat with you. Their signature drinks—the brown sugar vanilla latte and caramel sea salt latte are local favorites—pair beautifully with freshly baked bagels and pastries that regulars can't resist, and the whole operation feels like it's built on real care, from sourcing quality local ingredients to fostering a warmth that keeps people coming back within days of their first visit.”

What to expect

Specialty coffee, with creative signature drinks. A slow-sit, quick-grab spot, good for meetings. Pastries and light food on the menu.

Traditional drinksQuick grabSpecialty drinksMeetingsPastriesSignature drinksLight foodSlow sit

Google Reviews

Amani M

★★★★★a year ago

Stumbled upon Crane Coffee on a Friday and just HAD to come back on Monday. We tried the brown sugar vanilla latte and the lavender honey latte. Neither disappointed! Great local coffee shop with quality ingredients 🤌🏽 Also shout out to Joe! gave us great service, great coffee…

G W

★★★★★a year ago

Great spot for some good local coffee! Caramel sea salt, and brown sugar vanilla are highly recommended. The staff was super nice and outgoing we will be returning soon!

Luis Diaz Jr.

★★★★★2 years ago

A hidden gem. The coffee is delicious. The customer service is top tier. The manager is very friendly and easy to talk to. This is a great place to take a break and enjoy a coffee and a bagel or other treat for breakfast. The atmosphere and care the employees put into preparing…

Stefanie Raab-Faber

★★★★★2 years ago

I‘ve been at Crane Coffee 2 days ago and it was lovely. I ordered a coffee with oatmilk, a bagel and a lemon/poppy muffin which was fantastic. Locally sourced products made with love! Thanks for this perfect start of the week, which couldn’t have been better! ♥️

Rachel Feger

★★★★★3 years ago

This place is great! I ordered the sea salted caramel latte and an everything bagel. Both items were delicious, and service was quick— despite coming during a busy hour. The girl working was so friendly, I can't sing enough praises. The ambiance is great, too. 10/10 would visit…