I have to say, I've lived in Charlotte 3 years now but only just made it to Center Coffee.. the original. I really love this place! The vibe is very chill.
They have amazing craft coffee drinks and all of their food items seemed very healthy. I saw a cake with flax in it! If you're gonna eat cake, might as well get some protein too!
I ordered an iced hazelnut latte and it came out in just a minute or two. It was well balanced with coffee, milk, and the flavor and wasn't too sweet. It was creamy enough that I didn't try to chug it like any skim milk drink and there wasn't too much ice, so I definitely got my money's worth.
For breakfast I ordered the spinach and swiss quiche to-go. Again, it come out pretty fast, maybe 5 minutes? But it was piping hot when it did. It was very yummy with a crispy crust and tonsssss of cheese.
There's not a ton of parking available, but even mid-morning on a Saturday, I had no issue finding a space. The parking lot is small though, to SUV-drivers beware.