Night Swim Roastery & Cafe

Cool vibe but quality is lacking. I visit local coffee shops every place I go and from reviews I expected night swim to be amazing. I was disappointed that the vibe did not match the quality of drink, food, or service. My cardamon latte was served warm (not hot at all) and the bagel was somehow burnt but not warm so I only ate half of it. I expected more at the price I paid ($16). My review is "meh".

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 2

Service: 3

My far my favorite coffee shop in Charlotte. The caramel latte is like no other I have ever had and it tastes amazing. Everything they make is great. 10stars

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

The staff were very friendly here in downtown Charlotte it’s in a great location. This coffee was some of the best I’ve ever had.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Maple Tahini

A very very good cortado!

Atmosphere: 5

Service: 5

The ultraviolet coffee beans are truly the best. They are pricier than most whole beans, but the quality is definitely there. I buy them to use at home in my espresso machine to save money instead of spending $7 on a latte every day. I hope the quality of these beans never change. Ultraviolet is the signature bean in the lattes in some local shops like [not just coffee] as well, so good!

Every Night Swim location I’ve visited has consistently honored the military discount—until today at this location. The more senior employee on duty seemed more concerned with questioning who had previously provided the discount rather than finding a reasonable resolution. This isn’t about the small savings but the principle behind it.

My 15 years of active-duty service and multiple deployments help protect the very freedoms that allow businesses like yours to operate. Unfortunately, you’ve now lost a customer. Perhaps take a page from The Wandering Cup—not only do they make better lattes and carry your beans, but they also extend appreciation to those who serve this country every day.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 4

Service: 3

One of the top coffee shops in Charlotte for sure!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Best coffee in Charlotte!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Always great coffee and lattes.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Great coffee and spaces for conversing or working. Has less of an artsy vibe and not much decor, there's much more of a "most of the people here are teleworking" vibe. I like it.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Coffee 16oz

I’ve been visiting this coffee shop daily since 2022, and honestly, it’s hands down the best coffee in Charlotte. They brew their own beans, which really sets them apart. The flavor is so rich and strong, and every cup just hits the spot. Their espressos, cappuccinos, and cortados are absolutely amazing—perfectly brewed every time. Plus, there’s plenty of parking, and the inside has a nice, cozy sit-out to enjoy your drink. After trying plenty of other spots around the city, I can confidently say this place takes the top spot. If you love great coffee, you’ve got to check it out!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 4

Service: 5

Coffee is always consistently good. Best beans in the city in my opinion. Great daily coffee shop vibes with plenty of seating and parking

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

The parking lot is not friendly to sedans and has numerous potholes. Please invest some of your profits into a paved parking lot or some more gravel. Gravel is very affordable.

Sanitation score was a bit lower than I expected. Coffee was good, but they gave me a hot when I wanted iced, and our drinks were unlabeled. Overall, I'd recommend coming here as the coffee was very delicious (maple cardamom and mocha latte)

Atmosphere: 2

Food: 5

Service: 3

Absolutely best coffee beans in Charlotte. My wife and I are regulars here and they consistently wonderful. I get a black coffee and my wife gets the latte. Great vibes, great service, geat coffee.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Coffee 16oz

Coffee was amazing. Little long on serving the bagel so it was a little room temperature but other than that great atmosphere great coffee.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 3

Service: 4

Recommended dishes: Vanilla Latte and Everything Bagel