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| - This second location of one of Charlotte's very own is a nice addition to the neighborhood and fills a niche with it's 24/7 'round-the-clock schedule. While nothing besides the coffee and lattes are made on premises, there are a good amount of breads, muffins, and treats that are available. At least everything is made locally, however. Some items appear fresher than others, so it never hurts to ask the staff when your intended purchases were made.
The inside has been nicely brightened up and features a couple of small tables and bar seating that faces out onto busy South Boulevard. This would be a good spot to meet up with a friend or co-worker to just catch up before moving on to bigger adventures. While there are a meager two parking spaces in front of the store, there are a few more around back. This is not usually a problem unless you visit during the morning rush with the bagel store next door.
I do quite like their muffin selection, especially the 'Glorious Morning.' It's like a carrot cake in a breakfast muffin and usually has a nice balance of moisture and flavor. Not too sweet either. I am also a fan of several of their loaf breads, made in a more European style, with crusty outsides and creamy interior textures. Baguette is available here too, but I find it a bit lacking in comparison to other local offerings.
I've not tried most of the sweets here, so I'll leave that to others, but they sure do pack the display cases full with a seasonal selection. There is never a worry you are getting 'the last one' of just about anything they have.
In all, I'm glad Nova's is here and I am glad someone else has the courage to go for the 24/7 schedule that is so lacking in our city. For that alone, it is worth a stop in and a sample of what they have to offer. Supporting locally-owned business? Well that's worth another stop too.
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