Great alternative to a Starbucks.
When I was in college this was my off campus place to study. It was in a location a little further down in the same shopping center and didn't have an ice cream shop but pretty much the same place.
There is always at least one flavor to fit your profile for the day. They will let you try a few if needed. You can buy beans in bulk as well. After receiving your "cup o joe", all the accoutrements are right down the line on the back wall. I love the fact that you have choices in creamers and sugars. I'm a half and half with sugar in the raw kinda guy and I'm quite particular about that, unless almond milk is available.
There are plenty of seats, inside and out. Magazine of all sorts to read, along with creative loafing. All in all, this is probably one of my favorite coffee shops in Charlotte.