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
Google Reviews
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 the local’s know it’s a great place for coffee and friends.
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 (they have wifi) or meet up with someone. Highly recommend!
A nice, cozy cafe with nice chill music ideal to work or study (many people go there for that) or to relax by reading, drawing, or talking quietly 💬 They got a good variety of coffee and desserts, as well as seasonal specials and decaffeinated drinks, I haven't tried many of their pastries yet, but the cream cheese Danish was super delicious 🤍 My favorite so far is the matcha with white chocolate sauce 🍵 It has somewhat limited but comfortable seating, as well as a refrigerator with a couple of different food and drink options as well as 🆓 water next to the sweeteners for anyone who needs it 🍶 Oh! And they also have really nice merchandise like shirts, mugs, their coffee ☕️ and art 🖼️ PD: These are three different matcha drinks: one with lavender, another with vanilla (the one that comes with dessert), and another with chocolate 🍫
Today I went to the hospital to visit someone, and when I left, I looked for a coffee shop. That's when I found this café. It's a really cute place with lovely decor. It's an old house, and the entire house is part of the coffee place. There are tables everywhere inside, in front, and behind the house. Super cute. We ordered cappuccinos with oat milk, and my husband had a decaf Americano. Both were delicious, in terms of aroma, texture, and flavor. You really have to try it. The blueberry one was also different from the usual, and it's really worth it. For me, who loves spending quality time with my caregivers from the agency, this place is perfect for coming with them and chatting over delicious coffee in a relaxing atmosphere
Absolutely loved this coffee shop. Good luck finding parking if its busy. My son and I enjoyed the many options and fun decor throughout the shop. It was a great spot to study or hang out with colleagues. The service was fast and efficient. The vibe is definitely a cool spot. Lots of things going on in there. There are shirts as well and good healthy options too. Right off the main road we parked in the back and walked through the old house setup to the front to order our drinks. Option to sit outside as well.
Crema Reviews
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