A 24 hour place in Charlotte! And a Nova's at that! I've been a huge fan of their baked goods since they opened in Charlotte and I'm delighted to see not only a second location, but a round-the-clock bakery/coffee shop (Sorry, Amelie's...$3 and a 10 minute wait for a one-bite confection is not my bag).
The dessert case is well-stocked, as are the bread baskets and bagels and rolls. Even though the bakery itself is in Plaza-Midwood, I've not experienced any issues with freshness at this location. Delicious and flavorful, especially the challah and the marble brownies. The cookies will tempt you, too, so be warned. The coffee is fresh and there are several varieties and flavors to choose from.
The interior is small and you can tell it's an old building - most things in that part of town are, and I feel like seeing glimpses of what the space was before add character. The staff was beyond delightful, especially since it was late night that we went. Very happy and talkative - I felt like I was visiting a friend who was happy to see me.
I hope this location does well - they know what they are doing and Charlotte needs more than one or two quality 24 hour spots.