What kind of place is Central Coffee Co.?
Central Coffee Co. is a coffee (coffee & breakfast) near Plaza Midwood, Charlotte. An independent coffee shop at Louise and Central avenues with breakfast and house-baked pastries.
Coffee · Louise Avenue at Central
Central Coffee Co.
An independent coffee shop at Louise and Central avenues with breakfast and house-baked pastries.
Category
Coffee
Kitchen
Coffee & breakfast
Price
$
Address
719 Louise Ave, 28204
About Central Coffee Co.
On the western end of the Central Avenue corridor, between Plaza Midwood and Uptown.
Central Coffee’s 2009 Start in a Former Convenience Store
Central Coffee Co. opened in 2009, adding a coffee-focused gathering place at Central and Louise avenues. Contemporary reporting described the conversion of a former convenience store in a 1930s building into a coffee shop, with original brick incorporated into the interior. That origin is more useful than treating the shop as a recent addition to Charlotte’s specialty-coffee scene. Its reputation developed around coffee, espresso drinks and baked goods; later local coverage revisited its place in the city’s evolving coffee culture. The official ordering site also lists drinks and food, including a latte and quiche, but current selection should be checked there rather than inferred from opening-era coverage. Think of the concept as an established neighborhood coffee stop, not a full-service restaurant. [1](https://clclt.com/food-2/central-coffee-co-opens-in-plaza-midwood-2214984/)
719 Louise Avenue: Plaza Midwood’s Western Approach
Central Coffee Co. lists its address as 719 Louise Avenue, Charlotte, NC 28204. Local opening coverage places it at the corner of Louise and Central avenues and describes it as a Plaza Midwood coffee shop. For orientation, this is the western approach to the neighborhood’s Central Avenue corridor, not a storefront farther along Commonwealth Avenue. The Louise Avenue street number matters even though Central Avenue is the more familiar neighborhood reference. Build your route around the actual corner rather than expecting every Plaza Midwood business to share the 28205 ZIP code. If you are combining coffee with other neighborhood stops, check the distance between individual addresses before assuming they are adjacent. The official ordering pages provide the address and current product information. [2](https://www.centralcoffeeco.com/product/latte/LR2R4KGPK777M3EUDW6KAM65)
Getting there from Plaza Midwood
Central Coffee Co. is at 719 Louise Ave, Charlotte 28204, outside Plaza Midwood proper. It appears in this directory because it sits within a short drive of the neighborhood and is part of how residents eat, drink, or shop around the area.
Good for
- Work-friendly
- Morning
Official website
Current hours, menus, and reservation details: centralcoffeeco.com
Nearby
Closest to Central Coffee Co.
Distances are straight-line approximations from published locations, for orientation only.
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Green space
Parks within reach
Neighborhood park
Independence Park
Charlotte's oldest public park, just southwest in Elizabeth.
a block or so away
Greenway
Little Sugar Creek Greenway
The county's spine greenway, reachable from the neighborhood via Briar Creek.
about 0.7 mi — walkable
Neighborhood park
Midwood Park
The green heart of the historic district, ringed by bungalows and mature hardwoods.
about 0.9 mi
Interactive map
Central Coffee Co. on the map
Location is approximate and provided for orientation only.
Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors. Point locations are approximate and provided for orientation only.
Frequently asked
Questions & answers
Where is Central Coffee Co. located?
Central Coffee Co. is at 719 Louise Ave, Charlotte, NC 28204, outside Plaza Midwood proper but within a short drive.
How do I check Central Coffee Co.'s current hours and menu?
Hours, menus, and reservation policies change, so use Central Coffee Co.'s official website for current details. This guide does not publish hours.
Sources & verification
Figures and descriptions on this page are compiled from the public sources listed above and reviewed periodically. Conditions change; verify anything you plan to rely on with the responsible authority before acting.
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