"Cute coffee shop located in Uptown Charlotte at the Marriott Hotel. The aesthetics were cool my Matcha latte was good. The prices are reasonable. Great place to work. The parking is hard so I am not making a special trip down there just to go there. But the place is nice."

"This is the spot! Great coffee and vibes. Real nice layout. The staff is also super friendly. Would highly recommend when in Charlotte."

"Coco and the Director is tucked into the lobby of the Charlotte Marriott City Center, but absolutely don't let that be a reason to pass it by. This is a proper coffee shop, not a hotel afterthought. It offers a full spectrum of coffees from classic drip to espresso drinks with flair longside fresh-baked pastries, sandwiches, and grab-and-go snacks that feel curated rather than generic. The space itself is a pleasant surprise: warm wood tones, industrial lighting, and a mezzanine-style loft that invites lingering. There's a communal table for laptop warriors, cozy nooks for quiet chats, and even a small stage that occasionally hosts local performers or spoken word events. It's a place that feels like it belongs to the city, not just its visitors. Service is friendly and efficient, with baristas who know their beans and if it's not too busy, don't mind chatting about roast profiles or local sourcing. The vibe is relaxed but purposeful. This morning, it was ideal for some folks to have a morning meet-up at some tables. I had a comfy seat in the mezzanine area with my laptop to warm up with a drip coffee and watch the goings on. Whether you're staying at the hotel or just wandering around Uptown, Coco and the Director earns its place."

"This is in no way shape or form a review against Coco and the director. This is a review for the 101 Independence Parking deck. Do not park there. Their customer service is horrible. The manager Levi would not let me out. I drove around for 3 minutes, didn’t find favorable parking. At the end of that 3 minutes, they charged me $10 and stated they had no grace period. Park in the Marriott Parking deck."

"Fun coffee shop downtown! I loved the atmosphere if this place and there’s TONS of seating areas and options- I highly recommend going here if you have some work to do or reading- very cool and very conducive to work in my opinion. There’s tables and different sections you can go to if you need a little bit of privacy. I got my usual latte, which was just ok. Got their cinnamon cronut, which was not as sweet as expected- it was cinnamon and buttery and flaky like a croissant, but I expected it to be more sweet- so just adjust expectations if you’re getting that. All in all I recommend giving this place a shot if you’re downtown!"