Brakeman's Coffee & Supply
225 N Trade St, Matthews, NC
Crema's Take
“Nestled in a charming old house, Brakeman's Coffee & Supply is a cozy Matthews institution where espresso drinks shine and the atmosphere practically begs you to linger—whether you're settling in with your laptop, meeting a friend, or simply soaking in the vintage decor and chill vibes. Their lattes are genuinely excellent, and they've thoughtfully stocked vegan pastries and non-coffee options alongside their specialty drinks, making it welcoming whether you're a coffee devotee or not. With multiple quiet work nooks, outdoor seating, and early hours, it's the kind of place that feels like your local third space from day one.”
What to expect
Espresso-focused, with creative signature drinks, matcha and tea options too. A slow-sit, laptop-friendly, outdoor seating spot, good for meetings. Opens early. Family friendly. Wifi.
Google Reviews
During college, I lived about an hour and a half from Charlotte, but I made the trip on an occasional weekend to spend an afternoon at Brakeman's. Their spanakopita pastries are delightful, but I loved sitting in the quiet attic writing a story for an English class while looking…
Brakeman's is a great place to gather with friends! Their craft coffee is excellent, and I highly recommend the muffins – they're delicious. It has a cozy atmosphere and good prices. Definitely a standout coffee spot in Matthews.
Seems like whenever we make our way to Matthews, we make time to visit Brakeman’s coffee. Located in the downtown area of Matthews, Brakeman’s is surrounded by shops and restaurants. There is also plenty of parking within walking distance. This coffee shop is always busy but…
I don't live in Charlotte, but every time I am there I visit Brakeman's. I think it might be my favorite coffee shop I've ever visited. I love the heartbeat behind their purpose; I love all the cool places to sit and talk and do work; I love the friendly staff; I love the coffee.
Lovely coffee shop for meet ups or work. Their lattes are amazing and so is the atmosphere. They have WiFi and a small work area in the back where it’s less noisy. When the weather permits, their outside patio is delightful. If you visit on the weekends, it’s extra busy because…
Wonderful shop with some well priced and delicious vegan pastry, vegan prepared food and non-coffee drink options! There are several different indoor and outdoor seating options of all types - arm chairs, smaller tables, larger tables, etc. It’s a great place to get work done…
Crema Reviews
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