Zoe's has been bookmarked for a couple of months now. One of those places you've driven by one thousand times and never knew existed. Extremely normal, unsuspecting storefront. When you go in, the place swallows you up like an ant. It's a big, beautiful refurb job. Various seating stations. A stage. And of course a large bar. You can throw a rock and hit some artwork (but please don't throw rocks or you might be asked to leave). Even though there are no taps, they have a small to moderate but impressive selection of canned and bottled beers (including three NODA options). High quality coffee/espresso offerings. I had a cafe au lait and can of beer - yes, in my world they go together. I noticed a menu board that looked like they had breakfast offerings + sandwiches. Now I know, and can try something next visit. After mentioning to the bartender that I couldn't believe a place like this existed in Gastonia, she remarked "We get that a lot." Like Kristie F noted, a NODA like vibe without having to go to Charlotte.