Location, Location, Location! It's the main thing that differentiates this Starbucks from so many others. It's patio overlooks the always bustling McAlpine Creek Greenway entrance. It also doesn't hurt that is located in the corner opposite Trader Joe's either. Its coffee however is no different from any of its other dozen or so locations within a 5-mile radius... you either love it or you hate it.
In my experience, the service offered at this location is also a level above the typical Starbucks. None of this goes unnoticed by its customers, however, as this it is typically packed inside and out. Although not a real fan of its products, this is my go-to location when I do go. Everything considered, this is the only location in Charlotte that I rate above 3 stars.