Starbucks | 6021 Hickory Grove Rd

Description: A standalone coffee shop in East Charlotte serving brewed coffee, espresso drinks, cold brew, Frappuccino blended beverages, Refreshers, tea, breakfast sandwiches, pastries, protein boxes, and light lunch items. The location features a modern café interior, a drive-thru, and a dedicated parking lot, providing options for both sitting inside and picking up an order on the go.

Comments: This is one of the good Starbucks. It has armchairs and a couch and in general comfier seating than most of their locations these days. So much so that people were making IG posts about it when it opened, specifically calling it out as a great third place. I suspect this a part of a new design Starbucks is going with to make their stores more inviting for staying awhile. Most of the seating here has padded backs and bottoms. Once upon a time, Starbucks had the exact words "third place" in their mission statement. These days, it appears they're getting back to making their stores more than grab and go counters. Good for them.