The Wired Scholar

The Wired Scholar

★★★★★3.3(10 Google reviews)

Crema's Take

The Wired Scholar is a campus coffee spot with a laid-back vibe and reliable wifi for studying, but it's struggling with consistency and staff attitude—reviewers consistently report weak espresso drinks that taste more like hot milk, sour coffee that tastes "like dirt," and workers who seem indifferent to customers. With only 10 reviews and a 3.3 rating, there's not enough data to know if these are one-off bad days or a pattern, but the complaints are specific enough to warrant caution. If you're desperate for a study space with caffeine nearby, it works; if you care about quality coffee or friendly service, you'll likely be disappointed.

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Shannon Yates
★★★★★7 months ago

I like it. Relaxed and I enjoy the music they play.

Joseph Mendrykowski
★★★★a year ago

I ordered a large latte and cannot taste any espresso in it. I know they added at lease a shot because it's vaguely brownish, but it just tastes like warm milk.

Lucy Roach
★★★★3 years ago

Terrible service. The only dining on campus where the workers are rude. Not concerned with anyone but themselves. Good smoothies tho.

Taylor Potts
★★★★★3 years ago

Ordered a small iced coffee and they workers looked at me as if I was ordering meat loaf from a coffee shop. Coffee came out quick but tasted like dirt.

Ryan Curth
★★★★★9 years ago

Always there when you need em! The Wired Scholar offers quick service to any student in need of a boost while studying in the Belk Library!

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