Central Coffee Company

719 Louise Ave, Charlotte, NC

★★★★★4.5(967 Google reviews)

Crema's Take

This Charlotte gem strikes the perfect balance between a quick caffeine pit stop and a cozy third space, with a genuinely warm local vibe that keeps regulars coming back for years. Beyond their standout lattes and creative specials like the Pink Velvet raspberry white chocolate latte, they've earned serious respect for their exceptional pastries—including vegan baklava that locals rave about—and a team that treats every customer with real kindness. Whether you're hunting for the best matcha in town or settling in with your laptop for the afternoon, Central Coffee Company feels like the kind of place that knows your order and remembers why you needed it.

What to expect

Laptop friendlyQuick grabSlow sitSpecialty drinksMeetingsLight foodPastriesSignature drinksTraditional drinks

Google Reviews

Sam S
★★★★★a month ago

Very cute coffee shop, they make a great latte and the quiches are delicious and bigger than I expected! Their specials were great, I got the Pink Velvet which is a raspberry white chocolate latte and it was fabulous. The folks behind the counter were very sweet and friendly and the service was so fast!

Aiden Martinez
★★★★★2 months ago

This place is great whether you want to grab a quick drink or stay awhile and get some work done. The pastries are always tasty, and the whole café has a warm local feel. There is a wide selection of coffee and tea to choose from. I have always left feeling happy and satisfied after my visit.

Nishi Sharma
★★★★★3 months ago

We may have found another fav cafe in the town. They have so many vegan options (not just one like other cafes). I had the best vegan baklava in years, also tried the chocolate cake, which my husband loved(he hates chocolate cakes and his words - it’s amazing, not too sweet and perfect flavor and texture). The service was amazing and ambience is cozy. This is a definitely a must try.

Nina “Nina Nacole”
★★★★★3 months ago

Best Matcha in town! I’ve been coming to Central Coffee for years, and even when I moved away, I made sure to stop by whenever I was back in town. Now that my office is nearby, I’m here almost every day for my matcha fix. The staff is incredibly friendly and they even know me by name. It’s a great atmosphere for getting work done or hosting a business meeting. Highly recommended!

BROTHER James Lake
★★★★★6 months ago

The young man at the counter was one of the sweetest kindest people.I have met in the city of charlotte in the last eleven years. Immediately he could see on my face that something was wrong. My sugar was tanking. He got me what I needed.And then rang me up afterwards once I was okay. I hope to see all of you again.Thank you for everything.

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