"5"^^ . "0"^^ . "1"^^ . . . "2014-01-19T00:00:00"^^ . "0"^^ . . "I visited NJC for the first time yesterday, my first attempt being thwarted by a large function a few months back.\nI ordered an espresso which was just out of this world. Ordering an espresso is a true test of an espresso drink facility - \"naked\" coffee not masked by milk or flavorings, just the pure concentrated coffee. They provide a cup of bubbly water to clear your palate.\nThe coffee had a slight acidity, just enough and some stone fruit flavors and a good hearty bottom end. Overall very balanced and pleasant and not harsh at all. The beans were Toscano from Counter Culture from Durham, NC.\nI make espresso and roast beans at home so it was so nice to be able to enjoy the good stuff outside for a change and their espresso is something I look forward to having more of.\nThis is the only place I have found at this level within Charlotte except for a local roaster whom I buy beans from occasionally.\nThe only comparable places I have been to are in San Fran and NYC.\nVisit this place and you will be in coffee heaven."^^ .