Undercurrent Coffee Plaza Midwood

Absolutely wonderful service. This coffee spot is one of the first stores open in the morning. Which is perfect for an impromptu meeting.

I spent a few weeks living in Charlotte, within walking distance of Undercurrent Coffee. Most days I’d walk or ride my bicycle to the cafe and enjoy a hot black coffee. Either out front at one of the tables with my bicycle, or I’d lock up at the rack and sit at the bar overlooking the barista area. I typically like to sit where I can watch the baristas working. When I catch myself admiring their productivity it snaps me back to my own toil. Either job applications, coursework, or if I’m lucky, just a book I’m reading. It was during my second week sitting in this seat when one of the baristas acknowledged me for the first time. “Do you think we’re funny?” she asked, assuming that I had been listening in on their conversation. “I do.” I hadn’t been listening that time, but I’ve listened before and watched them enough to know that they were. I’ve often worked in service jobs or been a patron in service environments where the staff do not particularly enjoy being around each other. Most times it’s hardly perceptible, but you can always tell when a group of employees are friends. And it’s a wonderful thing to be a part of. And that’s what I go to Undercurrent coffee for. The baristas will learn your name, and use it. They’ll remember your order and know what to recommend if you’d like to try something new. But above all, they’ll be really kind.

Superb coffee and breakfast sandwiches (add bacon and avocado). They have a great hot sauce too. Line may be long but it moves fast and is worth the short wait. Staff are really nice. Seating areas are comfortable. The restroom is large and has great natural light.

Coffee and food was absolutely delicious! I got an iced sea salt mocha. I also tried some coffee cake, a parfait, and a sausage breakfast sandwich. All of it was fantastic! Service was OK. They didn't repeat our order and we couldn't see a screen with the order on it so it wasn't until after we got all our other food that we realized they didn't hear us order the overnight oats. The outdoor seating was lovely! The cushioned chairs indoors were kinda dirty. Crumbs and stuff on them that the employees just didn't have time to clean between people.

This is my least favorite coffee shop local to plaza. that being said it wasn’t terrible. it’s more of a place to go if you don’t really care about the quality of your coffee, you just want to sit down and hang out in a pretty spot and have a drink. you’ll be waiting for over 20 minutes for anything you get though so make sure you have plenty of time. it really wasn’t terrible, there are just so many other better options within walking distance so i gave three stars to reflect the quality compared to the others i prefer.