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Community Matters Cafe, Charlotte, NC

Community Matters Cafe

4.9 (133)
$30 and under
American
821 W 1st St, Charlotte, NC 28202

About this restaurant

  • Great for brunch
  • Neighborhood gem
  • Great for outdoor dining
Welcome to Community Matters Cafe!

By coming in for a great cup of coffee, enjoying a farm-to-table meal, or hosting your next business meeting in our fully appointed private meeting room, you are playing an important part in our program. Community Matters Cafe serves as an extension program of Charlotte Rescue Mission, a non-profit organization that provides free residential recovery services to individuals struggling with substance abuse and homelessness.
Students in the six-month Community Matters Cafe Life Skills Program will tackle topics such as adhering to a schedule, financial responsibility, and healthy ways to cope with conflict and stress while managing their recovery.


When you visit our cafe, you are not only reinforcing the essential life skills our students are learning, but you are showing them that they have a community that believes in their future and helping TO RESTORE HOPE!

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Dining areas

Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    Charlotte
  • Cross street
    Cedar St. and Morehead St.
  • Parking details
    75 space parking lot adjacent to Cafe
  • Additional
    Banquet, Cafe, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, View, Wheelchair Access

What 133 people are saying

Community Matters Cafe reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

4.9
4.9 based on all time ratings
  • 4.9Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.9Ambience
  • 4.8Value

NoiseModerate

133 Reviews
  1. Esther

    Charlotte8 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on September 30, 2022

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was excellent, staff amazing and there HOPE for our community inspirational.

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  2. JosephG

    Chicago / Illinois2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on September 23, 2022

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Really enjoyed a late breakfast with friends. Everyone ordered something different and all were pleased with their meal. Highly recommend.

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  3. DavidS

    Virginia8 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on September 6, 2022

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    One of the best places to eat breakfast or lunch in Charlotte. Great food combined with a great mission.

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  4. DBDtraveler VIP

    Charlotte315 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on September 6, 2022

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always enjoy my visits to CMC. Great atmosphere, service, food and mission. Highly recommend.

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  5. Davidsonluv VIP

    Charlotte48 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on August 18, 2022

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    We had lunch as pat of our first visit. The BLT sandwich, gets, and salmon Kale Ceasar salad were excellent. The only element better is the restaurants Mission. We will make this a regular favorite.

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  6. Eatgooddogood

    Charlotte5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on August 10, 2022

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Community Matters Cafe never disappoints. The corn salad with grilled chicken was fabulous (of course I added some of their ranch dressing - the best!) Lynn provided wonderful customer service and was delightful!

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  7. OpenTable Diner

    Charlotte1 review

    5.0

    Dined on July 27, 2022

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great atmosphere. Beautiful Cafe

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  8. IvanH

    South Carolina1 review

    5.0

    Dined on July 20, 2022

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Community Matters Cafe has an excellent staff, great food and it's serving a wonderful cause. We thoroughly enjoyed it and we will be back! Thank you! Ivan Hinrichs

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    Nashville25 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on June 24, 2022

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was very tasty. Friendly staff & prompt service.

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  10. Eatgooddogood

    Charlotte5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 23, 2022

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Community Matters Cafe is a must visit! The food was delicious; the service was great; and the mission of the Cafe is life changing!

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FAQs

Community Matters Cafe offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (980) 237-2147.

Community Matters Cafe is rated 4.9 stars by 133 OpenTable diners.

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821 W 1st St, Charlotte, NC 28202

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Cedar St. and Morehead St.
  • Neighborhood
    Charlotte
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Fri 7:00 am–2:00 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    American, Café, Breakfast
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    75 space parking lot adjacent to Cafe
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Chayil Johnson
  • Additional
    Banquet, Cafe, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, View, Wheelchair Access
  • Delivery & takeout
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