This coffee shop was highly rated so I decided to try it out today.
They have plenty of coffee and tea options. I went with the cold brew coffee option and it was very good.
The ambiance here is very peaceful and the area is beautiful. This coffee shop is on the grounds of Myers Park United Methodist Church.
The pastries here look very good but I just ate so didn't try any.
The service here was friendly as well so had to give this place 5 stars.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Dio Mt
Great service, incredible atmosphere and great food!!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Jamie Rodway
What a great gem that just happens to be found in a church. Arguably the best coffee in town. Delicious treats. An atmosphere that's a blend of comfortable, family, social, meet up, and stress free. Everyone is just nice without feeling forced or rushed. Amazing artwork too. It doesn't try to be more than it is which is refreshing and fantastic. Grab a coffee and a pastry (or maybe some ice cream) and you'll thank me. I highly recommend checking out Higher Grounds.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
TuxedoKat Imaginarium
Coffee is good. In and out. Spaces to sit. Places to walk. Highly recommended for anyone needing some good coffee. Plus this church is spectacular! The vibes here are top notch. Im sure if you’re here for coffee, you’re already here for the Lord!
Atmosphere: 5
A Aaa
Modern coffee shop inside the complex of the Methodist Church of Myers Park. It’s hidden, more people should know about it.
Rose Smolowitz
I had the BEST ever experience here! The food was beyond amazing and the atmosphere was exactly what I needed. There are tons of different styles of chairs and tables, to accommodate people who need a quiet place to work or friends who need a relaxing spot to catch-up. My coffee was delicious (iced caramel mocha) and my friend ordered a chai tea. They literally brought the infuser right to the table and showed her how to use it. She poured in her own cream and they gave her a sifter for the cocoa powder. So cool! They also have tons of treats, including gelato. More than anything, though, the service and restaurant itself are exceptional! I spoke to Manolo himself - who made himself beyond available - for about 10 minutes and he was so welcoming. I loved hearing about the opening of this cafe and other aspects of his life. Even better, 100% of the profits are donated. I have quite literally never been somewhere so amazing!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Alexandra Arrington
Great to grab a cafecito or cafe con leche, take a meeting and enjoy the views.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
Jessica Foster
I absolutely love this place
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
MaryBeth Simon
I’ve been to Higher Grounds a few times to catch up over coffee with friends and it’s becoming my go to place. The coffee, atmosphere, and seating are all great…but my new favorite thing is the key lime tart. I can’t wait to go back and get another. Parking availability varies; you may need to park in the Myers Park UMC lot across the street.
Manolo is committed to hiring highly-qualified and diverse staff, they use high-quality coffee from Colombia, and their profits go toward mission work. ❤️
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Steven Cole
The perfect meet up location for our monthly veterans’ coffee. The staff has been accommodating to our 12-18 person group that arrives at opening time. Thanks to the staff for making us all welcome.
Very uncomfortable experience. No outlets at most seats, baristas are kind but do not know how to make the drinks on their menu. I ordered a flat white and received brewed coffee with a splash of milk. There is no music playing so speaking is very uncomfortable because it’s insanely quiet. My husband ordered an americano and they asked “medium or large” and he asked “does the large have one more shot?” And they replied “they both come with two shots” so essentially you’re paying $1.50 extra for water.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
Laura Viale
What a gorgeous place!!!! The atmosphere is amazing, comfy, and food is delicious as it has always been with Manolo.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Andy Thuan
My wife and I visited Higher Grounds recently and loved it here. The coffee shop is brand new and is very spacious with plenty of seating all around. This is a great place for anybody that needs some time away and wants some peace and quiet. It definitely had a nice calm vibe to it when we were there.
They offer a good variety from coffee, pastries and gelato here. The coffee was very good! We’ll have to try the pastries and gelato on the next visit.
The coffee shop is a little confusing to find if it’s your first time visiting. If you’re driving you’ll have to enter from Queens Road and you enter where the church is. You cannot enter from Providence Road as that is a one way road to exit out the parking lot. There will be a sign at the entrance of the parking lot that states the coffee shop is there. Once you get into the parking lot you’ll see some dedicated spots for the coffee shop so you know you’re at the right spot. Just walk a few steps down the alley of the parking lot and you’ll see the coffee shop sign and enter thru the double doors. It’s really easy once you find it. We were thankful parking was very easy and convenient.
Overall, we enjoyed Higher Grounds and will return back! This is a great coffee shop to the Queens/Myers Park area.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Banu Valladares
The chai tea was amazing - and it was great service. Great cause too!
Mary Pickhardt
This is a great place to grab coffee/treat to meet up with a friend or to work in a calm and beautiful atmosphere. The service was fast and friendly and I loved the seating options.
This coffee shop was highly rated so I decided to try it out today.
They have plenty of coffee and tea options. I went with the cold brew coffee option and it was very good.
The ambiance here is very peaceful and the area is beautiful. This coffee shop is on the grounds of Myers Park United Methodist Church.
The pastries here look very good but I just ate so didn't try any.
The service here was friendly as well so had to give this place 5 stars.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Great service, incredible atmosphere and great food!!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
What a great gem that just happens to be found in a church. Arguably the best coffee in town. Delicious treats. An atmosphere that's a blend of comfortable, family, social, meet up, and stress free. Everyone is just nice without feeling forced or rushed. Amazing artwork too. It doesn't try to be more than it is which is refreshing and fantastic. Grab a coffee and a pastry (or maybe some ice cream) and you'll thank me. I highly recommend checking out Higher Grounds.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Coffee is good. In and out. Spaces to sit. Places to walk. Highly recommended for anyone needing some good coffee. Plus this church is spectacular! The vibes here are top notch. Im sure if you’re here for coffee, you’re already here for the Lord!
Atmosphere: 5
Modern coffee shop inside the complex of the Methodist Church of Myers Park. It’s hidden, more people should know about it.
I had the BEST ever experience here! The food was beyond amazing and the atmosphere was exactly what I needed. There are tons of different styles of chairs and tables, to accommodate people who need a quiet place to work or friends who need a relaxing spot to catch-up. My coffee was delicious (iced caramel mocha) and my friend ordered a chai tea. They literally brought the infuser right to the table and showed her how to use it. She poured in her own cream and they gave her a sifter for the cocoa powder. So cool! They also have tons of treats, including gelato. More than anything, though, the service and restaurant itself are exceptional! I spoke to Manolo himself - who made himself beyond available - for about 10 minutes and he was so welcoming. I loved hearing about the opening of this cafe and other aspects of his life. Even better, 100% of the profits are donated. I have quite literally never been somewhere so amazing!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Great to grab a cafecito or cafe con leche, take a meeting and enjoy the views.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
I absolutely love this place
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
I’ve been to Higher Grounds a few times to catch up over coffee with friends and it’s becoming my go to place. The coffee, atmosphere, and seating are all great…but my new favorite thing is the key lime tart. I can’t wait to go back and get another. Parking availability varies; you may need to park in the Myers Park UMC lot across the street.
Manolo is committed to hiring highly-qualified and diverse staff, they use high-quality coffee from Colombia, and their profits go toward mission work. ❤️
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
The perfect meet up location for our monthly veterans’ coffee. The staff has been accommodating to our 12-18 person group that arrives at opening time. Thanks to the staff for making us all welcome.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Restaurantji Recommends
Very uncomfortable experience. No outlets at most seats, baristas are kind but do not know how to make the drinks on their menu. I ordered a flat white and received brewed coffee with a splash of milk. There is no music playing so speaking is very uncomfortable because it’s insanely quiet. My husband ordered an americano and they asked “medium or large” and he asked “does the large have one more shot?” And they replied “they both come with two shots” so essentially you’re paying $1.50 extra for water.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
What a gorgeous place!!!! The atmosphere is amazing, comfy, and food is delicious as it has always been with Manolo.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
My wife and I visited Higher Grounds recently and loved it here. The coffee shop is brand new and is very spacious with plenty of seating all around. This is a great place for anybody that needs some time away and wants some peace and quiet. It definitely had a nice calm vibe to it when we were there.
They offer a good variety from coffee, pastries and gelato here. The coffee was very good! We’ll have to try the pastries and gelato on the next visit.
The coffee shop is a little confusing to find if it’s your first time visiting. If you’re driving you’ll have to enter from Queens Road and you enter where the church is. You cannot enter from Providence Road as that is a one way road to exit out the parking lot. There will be a sign at the entrance of the parking lot that states the coffee shop is there. Once you get into the parking lot you’ll see some dedicated spots for the coffee shop so you know you’re at the right spot. Just walk a few steps down the alley of the parking lot and you’ll see the coffee shop sign and enter thru the double doors. It’s really easy once you find it. We were thankful parking was very easy and convenient.
Overall, we enjoyed Higher Grounds and will return back! This is a great coffee shop to the Queens/Myers Park area.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
The chai tea was amazing - and it was great service. Great cause too!
This is a great place to grab coffee/treat to meet up with a friend or to work in a calm and beautiful atmosphere. The service was fast and friendly and I loved the seating options.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
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