South End's Only Perfect 5.0 Star Coffee Shop

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S R

Almost gave up trying to find this coffee store but glad I didn’t.

JD

The best coffee I’ve never had

Sabrina Carpenter

This is the place to get that me espresso. Who knew Charlotte had the best around the world. I definitely will be back (the barista is cute too so that helps)

Lilly meaney

Absolutely phenomenal! Amazing quality and atmosphere exceeded expectations. Thank you Ted!

Coffee Boy

Great espresso, but strangely adamant on Israeli/Palestinian conflict. Brah just gimme my mocha and let me vibe. Live and let live, my momma done gotcha #skadoosh

Guy Fieri

Rolled into Ted’s Coffee Shop and got hit with an espresso so smooth and bold it felt like a first-class ticket from CLT straight to Flavor Town. The vibe’s dialed-in, the barista is unfairly talented, and you’ll walk out thinking you can fix your life before noon.

Chubmaster

Ted makes a solid espresso. I knew him back when he was a young entrepreneur and it is so gratifying that he has channeled his energy, artisanship and thumbs to make a rich brew that keeps me awake at night.

Local man

Changed my life.

S R

Almost gave up trying to find this coffee store but glad I didn’t.

JD

The best coffee I’ve never had

Sabrina Carpenter

This is the place to get that me espresso. Who knew Charlotte had the best around the world. I definitely will be back (the barista is cute too so that helps)

Lilly meaney

Absolutely phenomenal! Amazing quality and atmosphere exceeded expectations. Thank you Ted!

Coffee Boy

Great espresso, but strangely adamant on Israeli/Palestinian conflict. Brah just gimme my mocha and let me vibe. Live and let live, my momma done gotcha #skadoosh

Guy Fieri

Rolled into Ted’s Coffee Shop and got hit with an espresso so smooth and bold it felt like a first-class ticket from CLT straight to Flavor Town. The vibe’s dialed-in, the barista is unfairly talented, and you’ll walk out thinking you can fix your life before noon.

Chubmaster

Ted makes a solid espresso. I knew him back when he was a young entrepreneur and it is so gratifying that he has channeled his energy, artisanship and thumbs to make a rich brew that keeps me awake at night.

Local man

Changed my life.

Read What Our Customers Say

5.0(18 reviews)

Jimson Henkelschmidt

I…. I…. I…. My mother just…. Oh god… somebody help. Somebody call for help. They just won’t stop. every time I close my eyes I hear them. Her. Us. Together as one. I… I just…. !?$/8292$3!:’aka

Lester

I couldn’t get a reservation after five tries. This place is booked solid. Insane you can’t even get a reservation anymore since everyone knows about it now. Hands down the most incredible coffee shop if you can get in.

Lilly meaney

Absolutely phenomenal! Amazing quality and atmosphere exceeded expectations. Thank you Ted!

Neighbor that likes your website

I’m a neighbor and want to order a cappuccino. Possible?

Local man

Changed my life.

I.P Daily

Amazing coffee. Worked like a charm. Bathrooms have a high power flush. 5 stars would poop here again

Gordon Ramsey (Verified Reviewer)

I walked in ready to hate it—then I tasted the espresso and got angry that it’s actually brilliant. Whoever’s behind this, congratulations: you’ve made a $4 latte that’s stupidly good.

Oliver

Flavorful hot caffeine delivered with a smile and a flourish. The shoppe reminded me of a treehouse in the English countryside.

Guy Fieri

Rolled into Ted’s Coffee Shop and got hit with an espresso so smooth and bold it felt like a first-class ticket from CLT straight to Flavor Town. The vibe’s dialed-in, the barista is unfairly talented, and you’ll walk out thinking you can fix your life before noon.

JD

The best coffee I’ve never had

S R

Almost gave up trying to find this coffee store but glad I didn’t.

Chubmaster

Ted makes a solid espresso. I knew him back when he was a young entrepreneur and it is so gratifying that he has channeled his energy, artisanship and thumbs to make a rich brew that keeps me awake at night.

Sabrina Carpenter

This is the place to get that me espresso. Who knew Charlotte had the best around the world. I definitely will be back (the barista is cute too so that helps)

a dog

smelled the beans from three blocks away and dragged my human in

Sammy Sprinkler

I wet my whistle at teds coffee shop.

South End Neighbor

Recently moved to CLT and have been looking for a new coffee shop to try. Came across Teds website and saw that the pricing on the Nature Valley Granola Bar was completely reasonable. Looking forward to giving it a try soon!

Coffee Boy

Great espresso, but strangely adamant on Israeli/Palestinian conflict. Brah just gimme my mocha and let me vibe. Live and let live, my momma done gotcha #skadoosh

Sanya T

Was scrolling for coffee shops and found this one…can’t access coffee shop even though it’s my dream. Please let me know when we can pull up 😄

Jimson Henkelschmidt

I…. I…. I…. My mother just…. Oh god… somebody help. Somebody call for help. They just won’t stop. every time I close my eyes I hear them. Her. Us. Together as one. I… I just…. !?$/8292$3!:’aka

Lester

I couldn’t get a reservation after five tries. This place is booked solid. Insane you can’t even get a reservation anymore since everyone knows about it now. Hands down the most incredible coffee shop if you can get in.

Lilly meaney

Absolutely phenomenal! Amazing quality and atmosphere exceeded expectations. Thank you Ted!

Neighbor that likes your website

I’m a neighbor and want to order a cappuccino. Possible?

Local man

Changed my life.

I.P Daily

Amazing coffee. Worked like a charm. Bathrooms have a high power flush. 5 stars would poop here again

Gordon Ramsey (Verified Reviewer)

I walked in ready to hate it—then I tasted the espresso and got angry that it’s actually brilliant. Whoever’s behind this, congratulations: you’ve made a $4 latte that’s stupidly good.

Oliver

Flavorful hot caffeine delivered with a smile and a flourish. The shoppe reminded me of a treehouse in the English countryside.

Guy Fieri

Rolled into Ted’s Coffee Shop and got hit with an espresso so smooth and bold it felt like a first-class ticket from CLT straight to Flavor Town. The vibe’s dialed-in, the barista is unfairly talented, and you’ll walk out thinking you can fix your life before noon.

JD

The best coffee I’ve never had

S R

Almost gave up trying to find this coffee store but glad I didn’t.

Chubmaster

Ted makes a solid espresso. I knew him back when he was a young entrepreneur and it is so gratifying that he has channeled his energy, artisanship and thumbs to make a rich brew that keeps me awake at night.

Sabrina Carpenter

This is the place to get that me espresso. Who knew Charlotte had the best around the world. I definitely will be back (the barista is cute too so that helps)

a dog

smelled the beans from three blocks away and dragged my human in

Sammy Sprinkler

I wet my whistle at teds coffee shop.

South End Neighbor

Recently moved to CLT and have been looking for a new coffee shop to try. Came across Teds website and saw that the pricing on the Nature Valley Granola Bar was completely reasonable. Looking forward to giving it a try soon!

Coffee Boy

Great espresso, but strangely adamant on Israeli/Palestinian conflict. Brah just gimme my mocha and let me vibe. Live and let live, my momma done gotcha #skadoosh

Sanya T

Was scrolling for coffee shops and found this one…can’t access coffee shop even though it’s my dream. Please let me know when we can pull up 😄

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Due to overwhelming demand and a very normal number of tables, booking ahead is encouraged.

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What Our Logo Means

Every detail tells our story

Ted's Coffee Shop Logo
  • Our logo features a green coffee cup — because, well, we serve coffee!
  • We're named Ted's because Ted is the only employee, the CEO, the janitor, and often the only customer.
  • We don't have an actual shop yet — but we do have a logo (above), a website (what you're looking at), and an Espresso Machine.

Meet Our Only Barista

Ted Middleton, expert barista

Ted Middleton

Every cup at Ted's is brewed by our expert barista Ted Middleton, who brings a whopping 6 weeks of experience to every drink he makes. What he lacks in years, he makes up for in enthusiasm and an alarming amount of espresso consumption.

Our #1 customer? That would be Maddie — she's here every single day. We're not sure if it's for the coffee or for Ted, but either way, we appreciate the loyalty. ❤️

Awards & Recognition

  • "Most Improved" — Charlotte Coffee Association (2025)
  • "Best Coffee Shop Within 4 Feet of This Sign" — Self-Awarded (2025)
  • "#1 Coffee Shop I've Ever Been To" — Ted's Girlfriend (Totally Unbiased)

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Got questions? Compliments? Want to read Ted your order in advance? Give us a call.

Give Us a Call: (248) 434-5508

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NBC
The New York Times
The Washington Post
The Guardian
Netflix
Spotify
YouTube
BuzzFeed
Vox
Wikipedia
NASA
Apple
Google
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Tesla
McDonald's
Coca-Cola
Nike
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Meta
HBO
NASA
Apple
Google
Starbucks
TED
Tesla
McDonald's
Coca-Cola
Nike
Red Bull
Meta
HBO