Undercurrent Coffee
1115 North Brevard St, Charlotte, NC
Crema's Take
“Tucked into the vibrant Optimist Hall food hall, Undercurrent Coffee wins hearts with genuinely kind staff and a standout hot chocolate that rises above the usual midday offerings. Their signature creative drinks like the Southern Spice Latte showcase real care in the cup, though locals wisely stick to coffee and skip the breakfast offerings in favor of better food options surrounding the space. It's the warm atmosphere and thoughtful baristas—the kind who'll get you water for your dog on a hot day—that make this spot feel like a genuine neighborhood gathering place rather than just another coffee counter.”
What to expect
Google Reviews
I would skip food here (especially when there are so many better options literally surrounding you at optimist hall), but I highly recommend their hot chocolate! I’m so tired of mid hot cocoa options, and I was ecstatic to have actual good (& pretty, as a bonus) cocoa.
This cost $10 LOL. It was fine, tasted like any run of the mill breakfast sandwich or Jimmy Deans. Adding bacon is $2.50 to get one piece cut in half
Got here way early and sort of lost on a walk with my son’s dog. Water for the pup on a hot day, and the two guys there, you know who you are, were kind hearted in more than one way. Couldn’t be more pleased with their demeanor and humanity. There’s still hope in the world. Great drip coffee too! Go here.
While visiting Optimist Hall, we decided to get some coffee and breakfast from Undercurrent Coffee. We went with the Southern Spice Latte and Avocado Toast. Both of these were fantastic. Some of the best we have had in the Charlotte area. Everything tasted great and we would highly recommend Undercurrent Coffee!
I love the atmosphere at Optimist Hall. Undercurrent has a great atmosphere and decorations as well. The employees were very friendly and helpful! The coffee was pretty solid (I got my usual latte), the sausage breakfast sandwich I got fell short of my expectations, and the breakfast burrito was overtly salty. I’ll definitely come back and try some pastries and some other breakfast items though. Quite a good shop to check out!
Crema Reviews
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