Waterbean Coffee

Waterbean Coffee

1111 Metropolitan Ave, Charlotte, NC

★★★★4.1(247 Google reviews)

Crema's Take

Waterbean is a beautifully lit, laid-back Charlotte spot where you'll want to linger over a thoughtfully crafted drink—just don't rush in during morning hours, as their espresso-focused approach means speed isn't the priority. The space itself is inviting and vibey with plenty of natural light, making it perfect for settling in with work or friends, and their specialty drinks like the brown sugar pistachio have earned genuine praise for both flavor and the chill atmosphere that comes with them.

What to expect

Espresso-focused. A slow-sit, laptop-friendly spot, good for meetings. Light food on the menu.

Light foodCraft espressoMeetingsTraditional drinksLaptop friendlySlow sitSpecialty drinks

Google Reviews

tina
★★★★★2 months ago

Very slow, not good if you are in morning rush. Came in 3 times, thought I'd give them one last chance earlier this week. Waiting 17 minutes for a plain black coffee is absurd. I live across the street and hope to see the day another cafe opens in the complex. (1 star for…

Bruce InCharlotte
★★★★★6 months ago

After dropping my daughter off at Presbyterian for an appointment, I wandered over to a nearby coffee spot that was open for dine-in and seemed like a good place to hang out. Waterbean is tucked into the Metropolitan shopping center, with free 30-minute parking right out…

Kenny Hawley
★★★★★8 months ago

Orders the brown sugar pistachio drink but hot and it was pretty good. Service was fast and friendly. Low key chill vibes here. Nice.

Vicky L
★★★★9 months ago

Such a vibey spot 🤩 The location is beautiful and the coffee is delicious! Just a heads-up—rather than fresh avocado, they use store-bought guacamole, which was unfortunately watery and unappetizing. I was also surprised by how unclean the bathroom was. In a place this lovely,…

Briana Nicole
★★★★★3 years ago

I found this coffee spot on a walk after leaving Target. It was close and I needed coffee. The spot is very bright and welcoming. I loved all the windows for the natural lighting. The girl who help myself and my sisters was extra sweet. We ended up getting the Espresso flight…

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