Somehow, I took a shortcut off I-77 and found myself driving past and spotting a *$ I'd never seen before. Clearly, I needed a caffeine hit.
As Nicole says, there is meter parking on the street. I managed to make a mostly legal U-turn and parked right in front. I was one of the only customers in there on a Saturday afternoon, so my service was fast and speedy and most importantly, accurate.
I opted to stick around and watch the crew work while I sipped my latte and watched out for the meter maid. They were very friendly and it was clear that there are regulars who stop by and are recognized as such.
Sit by the window or at one of the outside tables if the weather is decent. Johnson & Wales is right here, so there is decent walk-by traffic of students. Wa-hey!