Coffee with a view: Waterbean South End

June 20. Waterbean Coffee, the region’s largest locally owned specialty coffee shop, is opening its 14th store in the Charlotte region.

Owner Tony Vo has already opened three locations this year. The new South End location at 1415 Vantage Park has the Uptown skyline as a backdrop. And, yes, there will be pastries.

Vo, who says five more locations are on the way, said seeing the South End space was a case of love at first sight.

His first location was in Jetton Village in Cornelius where it remains a mainstay of local business networking.

Quotable

Coffee-preneur Tony Vo of Waterbean

“Waterbean Coffee is proud to be a part of the vibrant growth in the city and is eager to contribute to the transformation of the Vantage South End buildings. With the completion of the new tenants’ buildout, the area will undergo a remarkable revitalization. Waterbean Coffee is grateful for the opportunity to be a part of this development and continues to focus on delivering the finest cup of coffee to everyone in the community.”

—Tony Vo

Grand opening

The grand opening of Waterbean Coffee’s South End location will take place on Thursday.

Hours: Monday to Friday from 7:00 am to 6:00 pm and Saturday to Sunday from 8:00 am to 6:00 pm.