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There are, of course, other places to get warm drinks, find a couch and use Facebook; oops, I mean do some work. Those places tend to serve bitter, burned coffee that needs gallons of milk, syrup and chocolate to make it tasty. This isn't one of those places.
Instead, James and Brad have established a true coffee shop, one where the quality of coffee is paramount. Whether you order an espresso drink or a pour over (handmade drip coffee), you can be confident that it's the best of its kind in Charlotte. They'll even add latte art and good conversation for free.
Most people don't realize that coffee is a sweet drink. Ultimately it's a fruit, so just like wine and chocolate, coffee takes on complex flavors based on where and how its grown and processed. The folks over at Not Just Coffee understand this and will work to deliver those flavors as best they can. These aren't bitter or "strong" coffees; they're bright, sweet and tasty.
Living in the SF Bay Area I became spoiled by the artisan roasters and coffee culture in the area. Moving to Charlotte I was sad to see a complete wasteland when it came to good coffee, and Not Just Coffee has changed that. Now I can finally get a proper cup outside of my home. They serve Counter Culture beans, some of the most famous artisan coffee in the country. It's roasted daily over in Durham so you know the beans are fresh, not some months-old bag of stale dust that's hauled in on a semi truck.
I can't speak for anything else they sell, though as the name indicates they have not just coffee but tea, chocolates, etc. That said, go there and order a cappuccino. It may very well be the best coffee you've ever had. You can thank me later.
PS - Though the area around Area 15 looks dumpy due to the unfinished condos across the street, stick around. There's plenty of street parking and the shop is a great place to hang out.
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