Community Matters Cafe

Looking for a great coffee shop that's more than just a place to grab a latte? Look no further than this hidden gem in town! Not only does it serve incredible drinks and tasty food, but it also provides an opportunity for folks to get their life back on track and learn work skills.

The Honey bee latte is a must-try, but the real magic is in the community. By supporting this coffee shop, you're helping to restore hope and give people a chance to be a part of life once again. Plus, with an event space that can comfortably fit up to thirty people, it's a great spot for meetings or seminars.

William, the manager, is incredibly knowledgeable and helpful when it comes to managing the event space. So, whether you're looking for a spot to catch up with friends or host a professional gathering, this coffee shop has got you covered. Come for the coffee, stay for the community and see how hope is being restored here!

The food and drinks were high quality, flavorful, and definitely made with love! Their menu changes so that it’s always seasonal and fresh. Very affordable for such high-end dishes. Amazing environment, a great mission, and excellent service

Awesome breakfast! The place is a little loud when it gets busy and service a little slow but we were in no rush and really enjoyed eating here.

Beautiful neighborhood cafe with a purpose❤. The employees are warm and the place is so welcoming...I love the decor....there are lots of tables and chairs to sit and work and plenty of parking spots. I have tried their chai lattes and their muffins and they are amazing and served warm in the mornings. It is a very popular spot and it's nice to see it busy even at 7:30am. Definitely try it out.

Great food, amazing staff, large and comfortable space. I loved the prosperi-Tea . It’s their take on a medicine ball but it’s so much better. Great cafe to come and hang out or have a small meeting.
Large (free) parking lot.

Can’t wait to come back when it’s a little warmer and take advantage of the outdoor patio seating.

I absolutely love this place. Many healthy options .NY dish is zucchini, quinoa, duck meet tip with duck egg ! Side with hot tea ... total of $25

Me and two of my friends decided to check out a new restaurant in Charlotte, NC. When we arrived at the restaurant we were greeted with a big smile and we loved the ambience of Community Matters Cafe. The menu was concise and simple with both Breakfast, Brunch, and Lunch options.

I ordered the hot Cinnamon Bun Mocha and it was delicious! The cream on top was so good and it felt like I was having a dessert beverage. For Lunch I ordered the New Orleans Fried Chicken Sandwich with cheddar grits. I loved the cheesy grits and it was yummy. The chicken sandwich wasn’t too spicy and it was straight fire!

Overall, it was delicious and I totally recommend this restaurant if you are in the Uptown area of Charlotte, NC!

Came here for a coffee meeting recently and was pleasantly surprised. The space is pretty big and it was bustling with people on a Wednesday morning having meetings or getting some work done. The energy was great!

I didn’t eat breakfast but I enjoyed a really good gingerbread latte.

Located near uptown and lots of free parking in their parking lot.

Five stars for the mission behind the establishment. 4 stars for the meal. It was pretty good and presentation was great, staff was great, but food wasn’t quite 5 stars. Pricing is very reasonable, not over priced at all. Nice covered patio, it was nice and breezy when we went. I normally don’t like patios because of bugs but we caught it on a good day.

I came here after hours on a Yelp elite event I was so thankful for the opportunity to be able to learn about this business and all the amazing things they are doing in the community and for everyone that are struggling with addiction. We spoke with one of the managers Paul to hear first hand how much good they are doing at this amazing cafe. We had a nice spread of food that included French toast, cookies, chicken sandwich, salad and ricotta toast. Out of all the food and drink options the chai tea latte was out of this World delicious and flavorful. The ricotta toast was creamy and with some tartness from the tomatoes. I will definitely return again not just because of how great the food and drinks are but because it is very rare you get to eat at a place that is doing so much good in the community.

We honestly had no idea what this establishment was until partway through our meal, and even without knowing that we still would have left a rave. We are not from the Charlotte area, so we randomly found a highly rated restaurant to bring our family of four, and were impressed from the start. The place looks very stylish from the outdoor patio and upon entering, it just got prettier as we enjoyed the Christmas decor in the lounge area where we spent a few minutes during our short wait for a table. The staff were sweet with our two young kids, and sat us promptly in the posh yet warm dining area. Several TVs were hung high and each had a different classic Christmas movie on. The menu looked impressive and we were excited to order from not only the unique dishes but also the variety of sides and small plates. Our server was SO friendly and, as former servers ourselves, my husband and I could tell this guy was experienced and competent. He accommodated our split-tab for work travel, he offered to split a hot cocoa for our little ones and even made sure it wasn’t too hot for them. At this point we still had no idea about any mission behind this restaurant, and once the food came it was all DELICIOUS so we were already starting to understand the many perfect reviews on google. The pulled pork Johnny cake had SO much flavor and just the right amount of ginger and spice. The New Orleans chicken sandwich was everything you’d want it to be and quite large. We also had the black garlic and Parmesan Brussels sprouts and, possibly my favorite, the honey hot sweet potatoes. Everything was notably tasty! Also, when our youngest spilled his hot cocoa another staff member took care of that mess and replacing it for us. She told us what the establishment was all about, and it was only then that we paid any attention to the name of the place😂😂 I suppose having a 4 and 6 year old, at the end of a vacation, will do that to you🤣 Another lady also explained about the Christmas at the Cafe event, gave us vouchers for two free coffees/cocoas in the future, and she had made several stops at our table to play with the kids. It was a very supportive staff because we hadn’t even noticed our server had taken a break until he came back until told us. He then explained much more about what they do for the community, and truly it’s such a gift to meet people apart of an organization that provides such a valuable service to people in need. And more than that, the business is thoroughly impressive, they don’t seem like a charity kitchen at all (which would be fine if they did)- the vibes were very up and up, very hip and on trend with flavors and atmosphere alike. Our experience would have been rave worthy even without their mission, but with that we felt especially compelled to follow through in writing that rave. But WHAT’S MORE… I left my car key in the restroom, and we drove back to the Raleigh area right away (using my husband’s car key)🤦🏻‍♀ I didn’t realize until the next day, and they were ON IT, awaiting the call! The gentleman took down my mailing info right away and took care of the whole thing, mailing it to our home. We will DEFINITELY be coming back to Community Matters Cafe any time we are in the Charlotte area. Big thanks to these wonderful people and their mission.

The facility is amazing and is super clean ... the staff is very friendly and I was super impressed with our first breakfast here and hope to return...
Downtown views but off the main drag such as no traffic worries and plenty of parking...
Outdoor dining is spacious!
Choices are limited for breakfast but they cover all the necessary staples!
Every customer we observed had a smile!
When you enter it is an internet cafe area and bustling with the downtown crowd sampling all the various coffees and brews.
Our experience was wonderful!

Excellent breakfast. I tried the traditional cafe breakfast. The service was great. My friend has dietary restrictions. They were very helpful in accommodating her needs. The seating was fairly open so you did feel on top of other guests.

Food was very good and the people that work here are super friendly!! Sugared French toast is terrific as was the classic breakfast and caramel macchiato. The chalkboard in the ladies room is sweet.

They're doing great work here. The food is wonderful and the drinks are very large mugs of good coffee. We've attended here several times for work outing lunches, and are 100% behind the mission. Thank y'all for the work you do!

Community Matters is a true gem! Their food, hospitality, ambiance, and mission are all above and beyond any expectation I could have for a cafe. My children and I are always greeting with warmth and acceptance, even if it’s close to closing time. Throughout the pandemic I ordered curbside and the items always arrived as expected with the dine-in experience. I’m excited to be able to work/eat at the space again, and I’m so happy they made it through the economic downturn seen during the pandemic. If you haven’t been — please go! You won’t be disappointed, and your dollars will go directly toward injecting some good into the Charlotte communities who need it most! ♥

I was visiting Charlotte for my birthday and I had such a great brunch here. Cinnabon latte was so good and the food was fresh. Everyone was so nice and it was a very stylish farm to table environment. I read up on the history that they have there and it sounds like a great program. To everyone 🙌🏻🙌🏻 DON'T FORGET IT'S ONE DAY AT A TIME AND REMEMBER TO FORGIVE AND LOVE YOURSELF ❤

Great atmosphere, nice aesthetics and impressive mission statement with attentive service and tasty food. If you are looking for not just great food but a warm experience too then you must visit this place!

I'm going to go ahead and say this is the most underrated brunch spot in Charlotte. It was on the Yelp Charlotte Top 100 list and Best New Restaurants list in 2019, so clearly Yelpers know about it.

First off, I love that they're supporting Charlotte Rescue Mission. It's great to find restaurants with a great cause like this!

Covid-19: you can order and pay online. Pickup your food inside when you get there. They have a lot of outdoor seating, but it was crowded. We found a picnic table in the parking lot with no one else around.

We ordered the Pulled Pork Johnny Cake, Sugar Crusted French Toast, and the New Orleans Hot Chicken Sandwich with a side of Crispy Brussels Sprouts.

Everything was fantastic. I think the french toast was my favorite and the best I've had. I love how crispy and caramelized the outside was and how light and fluffy the inside was.

The Pulled Pork Johnny Cake was so unique. I loved the flavor of the corn based pancake and the pulled pork/egg was the perfect addition on top.

The chicken sandwich was perfectly crispy and delicous. I will say it wasn't at all hot so the name was a bit of a misnomer to me, but we loved it nonetheless.

We also got some pastries. We enjoyed the miso blondie, lemon cheesecake cookie sammie, and the molasses cookie sammie. The molasses cookie sammie was my favorite.

The inside is beautiful too. It would be a great place to hang out and get work done post Covid.

Don't make the mistake of sleeping on this place! Try them out for your next brunch.

Nice spot to chill, a spot for a nice date. I loved the scenery and the food was good. French toast was different but good, grits was different not my fave so I wouldn’t recommend. Overall, great time with family with good food