Where have you been all my life! No, I'm not being unfaithful to my sweetheart of 8 years. This place is located at a secluded corner of the Brevard Court, and makes good coffee. Sort of what I've been looking for a while.
First off, the whole Brevard Court thing and the Latta Arcade is just awesome. I've only been to the front side (or back) facing the Romare Bearden park but never went far enough inward to see this place. It reminds me of the many small coffee places in larger cities. Not that that's what makes it special.
It's the ambience of a quick cozy coffee place that actually makes good coffee is what makes it stand out from Starbucks and Caribou. The old world map by the windows, small tables in and outside the shop, the friendly service and reasonable price all together kicks butt.
So on this first visit I ordered a cappuccino. I definitely like it. I ordered a large so that I can enjoy it on my walk back to Trade and Tryon where my office building is. I usually don't finish that much coffee since I'm not a coffee guy, but I actually wished I had more! If you know me, you know that's something.
As a Yelper, I have to be objective, right? So here's the downside. It's small. I mean, I walked in expecting a few tables but there was only one that was big enough for a grouo of two or more. Sure, they have tables outside, and we took advantage of that, but it would have been nice to have been inside. It's warmer but still winter. There you go. The reason a star is missing in this review. You're welcome.