Gotcha Matcha & Espresso | 401 S Tryon

Description: Uptown matcha and espresso bar by The Green at Three Wells Fargo Center with a brighter, more storefront feel and easier walk up access. Expect the same core menu of matcha lattes, espresso drinks, refresher teas, and pastries, plus some newer additions like Earl Grey matcha, lemon pound cake matcha, Vietnamese iced coffee, and an Ube bagel with Ube cream cheese. Great for a daytime coffee run, a casual meet up near The Green, or a short laptop session with Wi-Fi.

Comments: This is their second location in Uptown. It's by The Green inside Three Wells Fargo center, as laid out in this Instagram post. They've got a full coffee shop menu in addition to loose leaf teas and plenty of sweet treats.

And per this TikTok post, as well as their menu, they have what are called "Ube cinnamon rolls". I'm something of a cinnamon roll connoisseur, yet this was my first time hearing of such a thing. So, I did some research, and discovered that Ube cinnamon rolls are "a Filipino-inspired twist on the classic American cinnamon roll, characterized by its vibrant purple color and a unique earthy, sweet flavor. " What a splendid thing that is. For cultures around the world to bring their own unique flavors to the beauty that is a cinnamon roll. If you're able to snag one, blessed are you, for you have received a good thing.