Big Red's Cafe

Description: Friendly neighborhood coffee shop serving quality coffee in a welcoming, community-focused space. Perfect for studying, catching up with friends, or relaxing on the wraparound porch. Everyone is always welcome!

Comments: If you're headed to Crowder's Mountain State Park for some hiking, definitely stop here as well. Quaint, homey spot, and they have cinnamon rolls! It's owned by Nakisha Wenzel, who has a great story behind opening the shop, which you can read here.

Plenty of seating, including rocking chairs on a porch that are great for reading a book in. The whole place has cabin vibes. There's comfy couches, rocking chairs, armchairs, wooden chairs, bar style seats, every kind of seating you need. If you love Christmas, there's a year round Christmas tree so you can always stay in the holiday spirit. There's a bookshelf as well if you want to grab something to read.

There's coffee and tea, but also pastries, sandwiches, and waffles so you can stay fed. Free Wi-Fi so also a great place to get some work done or study. One of the cutest cafes in greater Charlotte that I hardly hear anyone mention. Awesome spot!