Evoke Coffee
1519 Central Ave, Charlotte, NC
Crema's Take
“Evoke Coffee is a passionate, owner-driven spot where quality clearly comes first—they're making their syrups in-house and crafting unexpected flavor combinations like blueberry cinnamon that win over even the skeptics. The baristas are genuinely warm and knowledgeable, creating a space that feels just as welcoming for a solo work session as it does for catching up with friends, all backed by a carefully curated playlist that completes the vibe. It's exactly the kind of local coffee shop worth seeking out if you're tired of the chains and ready for something that tastes and feels intentional.”
What to expect
Google Reviews
I'm very skeptical of fruit flavors in my coffee and with that said the blueberry cinnamon coffee was delicious. The barista was professional at his job and also genuinely friendly. Would rate 6 stars with the bendy straws. Come here to support black businesses and also get a really good cup
I was searching for a local coffee shop and found this place. I’ve been boycotting the larger coffee chains and trying to strictly buy local. There was a little confused and didn’t realize it was inside Social Status but glad I went in a asked. The lovely barista recommended the Southern Gentle man and it DID NOT disappoint. It was exactly what I was looking for. They have great working space and everyone was friendly. Will definitely be back
Evoke has great coffee, vibes, and customer service. You can tell the owner is passionate about coffee and quality. The syrup is made in house. My favorite drink is the iced southern gentleman (pictured below), but the seasonal flavors - hot marshmallow latte and salted maple latte was also amazing. I recommend
What can I say but besides I'm a fan ! I'm not even an avid coffee drinker but I will find me myself here more often for sure . A friend and myself stopped in today to indulge and explore the coffee/latte menu . We both ordered the blueberry cinnamon and it was love at first sip. Not only did we have cute glass cups but they came with cute glass straws as well so perfect for a photo op. The owner Joe was so friendly that we stayed over a hour just sitting in chatting with him . One other thing that stands out about this coffee shop is when you come in he hands you a stack of affirmation cards and you pull one and read yours for the day I thought that was a nice touch to our experience here. He let us sample a new flavor called cinnamon peach and oh my gosh be gosh we were at a lost for words we ended up ordering another cup of coffee to go . Talk about blowing money fast but in a coffee shop . Joe has a customer for life .
Evoke Coffee Company is a wonderful place to enjoy a great cup of coffee while listening to a great playlist. I wish the owner much success on his business.
Crema Reviews
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