Not Just CoffeeCharlotte · Coffee shop
(704) 817-3868
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★★★★★ 4.8 · 317 Google reviews

Not Just Coffee — Coffee shop in Charlotte, NCCoffee made with intention, in the middle of Charlotte.

Not Just Coffee is a coffee shop in Charlotte, rated 4.8 stars across 317 Google reviews. Opened in 2011 by Miracle and James Yoder, the shop works with Homeland Creamery and its sister company Night Swim Coffee, and its baristas pour everything from pour overs to finely executed espresso drinks.

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Why Charlotte trusts Not Just Coffee

The table Charlotte comes back to

4.8Google rating
317Google reviews
LocalCharlotte, NC owned
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The trade

What good work looks like

Representative photos of coffee shop work.

Baristas at work in a cafe, using coffee machines to prepare drinks
Baristas at work in a cafe, using coffee machines to prepare drinks
Baristas preparing coffee in a cafe
Baristas preparing coffee in a cafe
A smiling barista serving coffee at a modern cafe counter
A smiling barista serving coffee at a modern cafe counter
A barista preparing coffee on a professional espresso machine
A barista preparing coffee on a professional espresso machine
What we do

From the kitchen

Made to order, served hot, priced for regulars. Here's what comes out of the kitchen.

Espresso Drinks

Finely executed espresso beverages from straight shots to lattes and cappuccinos, made by trained baristas on professional equipment.

Pour Overs and Brewed Coffee

Pour overs and brewed coffee that show the range of the beans, for drinkers who want to taste what a coffee actually is.

Cold Brew and Iced Coffee

Cold coffee options for Charlotte summers, from slow-steeped cold brew to iced espresso drinks.

Tea and Matcha Drinks

Matcha lattes, chai, and other tea-based drinks for the part of the table that is not drinking coffee today.

Cupping and Brewing Classes

Cuppings, classes, and interactive brewing sessions where baristas teach the craft behind the counter.

Light Bites and Pastries

Breakfast and light cafe food, including avocado toast and waffles, alongside the coffee menu.

Meet the owner

Meet Miracle and James Yoder

Miracle and James Yoder

Meet Miracle and James Yoder

Miracle and James Yoder opened Not Just Coffee in 2011, pledging intention and care for every cup and every customer. The shop describes a dedication to a community that supports ethical, locally driven business, and to baristas who bring the craft of coffee to customers directly.

Service area

Proudly serving Charlotte and nearby

Based at 224 E 7th St, Charlotte, NC 28202 — and on the road across the area every day.

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Good to know

Questions people actually ask

Hours can shift on holidays and weekends — call or check our Google listing for today's times before you head over.

Yes — call in your order and we'll have it hot and ready when you get here.

Usually, with a little notice. Call ahead with the size of your party and when you're coming, and we'll tell you honestly what we can do.

Ask when you order — the kitchen will tell you straight what works for allergies and preferences today.

From the notebook

Pour Over vs. Espresso in Charlotte: What Is Actually Different in the Cup

Pressure concentrates and paper clarifies, and that one mechanical difference explains nearly every taste difference in the cup.

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Call to order

Call it in or come by

Call ahead for takeout or a table, or just walk in hungry — we'll take it from there.

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Hours & location

HoursCall for hours

224 E 7th St, Charlotte, NC 28202
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