Best Coffee Shops and Cafes in Lake Norman

"You can treat your taste buds to an authentic taste of France at one of four Amélie’s French Bakery and Cafés in the Charlotte area. Each of the venues offers mouthwatering French breakfast favorites, such as golden, flaky croissants (with or without chocolate and almonds), rich and satisfying classic quiches as well as your choice of breakfast sandwich with the works. In addition, the café serves many other sweet treats, such as muffins, sticky buns, and apple turnovers, all of which perfectly pair with a cup of freshly brewed French or Italian-style coffee or a selection of teas."

"Tucked inside Charlotte’s Uptown district, this Charlotte coffee shop is a French-inspired bakery that will transport you to Paris. The gate outside of the entrance even showcases an imitation of the Love Lock Bridge in Paris, where couples can place a padlock with their names on it as a symbol of their love. This coffee shop in Charlotte offers a cozy atmosphere boasting decor paying homage to its French ambiance."

"Libraries4330 Westmont Drive, Charlotte, NC 28217MoreLess Info. The Billy Graham Library in Charlotte, North Carolina is dedicated to the life and work of Christian evangelist Billy Graham. The Library includes a huge collection of Graham's personal effects and frequently sponsors religious events, gatherings and performances."

"The Billy Graham Library is a large library that is solely dedicated to religious leader Billy Graham, alongside his original home."

"I go to Sunflour often but have never tried this raspberry pop tart @urbangirlgranolaworld 😱 It looks like this flaky, fresh pastry would be the perfect afternoon snack or breakfast!. Thanks for the photo. – 📷 by @urbangirlgranolaworld 📝 by @queencitychic #myfab5 #clteats #cltnoms #clt #cltfood"

"Continuing the breakfast theme, these cupcakes take a brunch favorite and infuse its flavor into their recipe. Sunflour features many delicious breakfast and lunch options, but will surely blow you away with their dessert lineup."

"Zada Jane’s Corner Cafe specializes in organic breakfast fare for vegetarians and vegans. This funky and eclectic cafe is, unsurprisingly, on the corner of Thomas and Central Avenue, but what may surprise you is its beachfront vibe. There’s an outdoor patio with large beach umbrellas, and even a shuffleboard where you can play while you wait for your Huevos Rancheros, East Side hashed potatoes and mushroom-spinach omelet."

"Hours: Wednesday-Friday, 8 a.m.-3 p.m.; Saturday-Sunday, 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Since 2008, this Plaza Midwood favorite has been serving up creative culinary creations for breakfast and lunch that match the hip, eclectic vibe of the neighborhood. Zada Jane's often has a wait, but plates like the bunny rancheros and the eastern-western are well worth it."

"Roots Cafe is a charming breakfast cafe in Charlotte’s South End neighborhood and is tucked away from the hustle and bustle of Main Street. Its decor is lush and vintage, with beautiful chandeliers lighting up the quaint space. Roots Cafe boasts a menu full of classic dishes, but with a unique twist and a tasty balance of unique flavors."

"If you haven’t yet been to a cat café — you’re in for a surprise!. The Mac Tabby Cat Café has two separate spaces, one for ordering hot or cold brew coffee from Pure Intentions Coffee, kombucha from Lenny Boy Brewing Company and other local goods, while the other is for petting cats. That’s right — pay by the hour to mingle with up to 12 adoptable cats in the Cat Lounge while you sip on your coffee."

"This cool and eclectic coffee shop has a separate room filled with adoptable cats that patrons can cosy up with. The coffee is great and the menu is expansive. In addition to cold brew, espresso drinks and drip coffee, the cafe also serves beer, wine, fruit-infused drinks, kombucha and another take on a CBD oil drink."

"If you're a cat person, the Mac Tabby Cat Cafe, located in Charlotte's NoDa district. Is the purr-fect place to get your cat-feine fix and unwind with a friendly group of felines. $12 gets you a reservation for a full hour of chilling in the space's cat lounge, and $8 gets you a 30-minute walk-in experience."

"As early as 6am there are places open for Bubble Tea delivery. Enter your delivery address to find out what’s open early near you."

"This NoDa spot is a mix between a coffee shop, bar, restaurant and art gallery with indoor/outdoor dining and a peaceful secret garden-like patio in the back."

"Bojangles' Famous Chicken & Biscuits 831 (374 George Liles Pkwy)"

"O-Ku Sushi serves delicious, handmade sushi using a southern approach. Chef Michael Chanthavong collects only the freshest sushi from countries around the work including Norway, Hawaii, and New Zealand. O-Ku Sushi offers a number of different Chef Specialties such as the South End Shrimp and the Dumpling Dim Sum."

"While Reid’s may be best known as Charlotte’s hometown specialty store, three of it’s four locations have full-service dinner with an american-style menu. You can’t miss their steak burger (1/2 off on Tuesdays) and their flatbreads are amazing too. The Reid’s SouthPark location has an amazing patio with a fireplace and yes, you can call ahead to reserve patio seating."

"Though the dining room is closed, the retail, butcher shop, freezer sections, and wine shop are open. Reid’s is offering delivery service for groceries. All orders over $100 will receive free delivery, and all customers over 60 years of age will also receive free delivery."

"The larger dining room at the SouthPark location of Charlotte’s favorite upscale market translates to an expanded menu. Chef Lewis Donald brings Southern touches to unexpected classics, such as the fun and filling pork belly Wellington."

"I go to Sunflour often but have never tried this raspberry pop tart @urbangirlgranolaworld 😱 It looks like this flaky, fresh pastry would be the perfect afternoon snack or breakfast!. Thanks for the photo. – 📷 by @urbangirlgranolaworld 📝 by @queencitychic #myfab5 #clteats #cltnoms #clt #cltfood"

"Continuing the breakfast theme, these cupcakes take a brunch favorite and infuse its flavor into their recipe. Sunflour features many delicious breakfast and lunch options, but will surely blow you away with their dessert lineup."