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25 spots to grab a drink after work
On the rocks, neat, dirty, frozen, or zero proof — we’re spilling the Long Island iced tea on the best spots to grab a drink after work in Charlotte.
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The outside of a coffee shop on a sunny day. Several chairs and tables are sitting outside in front of a building that says "Night Swim Coffee."
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Your guide to Charlotte’s coffee shops
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