Wondering where to find the best cafes near you?
Hoodline crunched the numbers to find the best affordable cafes in Charlotte, using both Yelp data and our own secret sauce to produce a ranked list of the best spots to meet your needs.
1. Hazelnuts Creperie
Topping the list is Hazelnuts Creperie. Located at 200 S. Tryon St. in Downtown, the creperie, cafe and breakfast and brunch spot is the highest-rated cheap cafe in Charlotte, boasting 4.5 stars out of 337 reviews on Yelp.
Yelper Brady B., who reviewed Hazelnuts Creperie on March 7, wrote, "A lot of variety on the menu - savory, breakfast, vegetarian and sweets. We ordered BBQ chicken and pesto crepes. Reasonable prices at $7-$9 per crepe."
Yelper Patrick B. noted, "If you're in the mood for sweet, savory or even a light breakfast meal - Hazelnuts has you covered. They offer a great variety of crepe options that's sure to satisfy your appetite. I love that the ingredients are fresh, and you can see them right there."
2. Tea Fusion Cafe
Next up is University City South's Tea Fusion Cafe, situated at 440 E. McCollough Drive. With 4.5 stars out of 220 reviews on Yelp, the cafe, which offers desserts, bubble tea and more, has proven to be a local favorite for those looking for a budget-friendly option.
Yelp can tell you more about Tea Fusion Cafe.
"I'm just a good Southern guy with good Southern value: hard work, honesty, and southern hospitality," the business states in the bio section of its Yelp profile.
As to what the business is known for, "We are a locally-owned cafe specializing in teas," it writes on Yelp in the section about specialties.
3. Amélie's French Bakery & Café
Downtown Charlotte's location of the well-known chain Amélie's French Bakery & Café, located at 380 S. College St., is another top choice, with Yelpers giving the cheap cafe and bakery four stars out of 681 reviews.
Yelp can offer more information about Amélie's French Bakery & Café.
"Our flagship bakery finds a home in NoDa, Charlotte's arts district, and was established in 2008," according to the history section of the business's Yelp profile.
As to what the business is known for, "Decadent pastries, paired with selected wines and beers, fantastic soups, salads and sandwiches are what you can expect in this Parisian inspired café," it states on Yelp in the section about specialties.
4. Sunflour Baking Company
Sunflour Baking Company, a cafe and bakery that offers sandwiches and more in Dilworth, is another inexpensive go-to, with four stars out of 170 Yelp reviews. Head over to 220 East Blvd. to see for yourself.
Yelp can tell you more about Sunflour Baking Company.
"The original Sunflour Baking Company began in 2009 in the Elizabeth neighborhood of Charlotte," per the history section of the business's Yelp profile.
Furthermore, we found this information about the business's signature items: "Our croissants are among the best you will ever try," it writes on Yelp in the section about specialties. "Crafted with a three-day fermentation and lamination process, the flaky layers of butter and flour are guaranteed to put a smile on your face."
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