Latta Arcade

[grodney]

I noticed that there is some construction happening inside the old Gus' space at Latta Arcade, so I e-mailed CCCP to see what is going on.

The answer is: Eckard is moving into the old Gus' space, and Starbucks and Subway will fill the (current) Eckard space.

[Raintree21]

ANOTHER Starbucks downtown? GEEZ!

[bork]

ANOTHER Starbucks downtown? GEEZ!

[dxartist]

ANOTHER Starbucks downtown? GEEZ!

[monsoon]

As much as I don't care that much for Starbucks, this project will probably have better street appeal over the Eckerds that is currently there.

[Miesian Corners]

Not only that, but another one on the South side of downtown - there's no coffee places north of Founders Hall ......

[krazeeboi]

As much as I don't care that much for Starbucks, this project will probably have better street appeal over the Eckerds that is currently there.

[Raintree21]

now there will 3 Starbucks within basically less than 2 blocks from each other... ugh

[atlrvr]

There is also one at Gateway Village (I assume it's still there)

BTW...I thought Tic Toc was a coffee shop on N. Tryon.

[Raintree21]

Make that 6 within the 277 loop. Thanks Atlvr. Don't know why I left that one off.

1. Charlotte Plaza

201 South College Street

Charlotte, NC 28244

2. Bank of America Plaza

101 S. Tryon Street

Charlotte, NC 28202

3. Independence

101 N Tyron St

Charlotte, NC 28246

4. Charlotte Convention Center

501 S College St

Charlotte, NC 28202

5. Gateway Village

800 W Trade St

Charlotte, NC 28202

Soon to open

6. 316 S. Tryon St

Charlotte, NC 28202

Then, don't forget the one at 7th + Pecan, Elizabeth Ave., Morehead Medical Drive (CMC- Main Hospital), and East Blvd. to round out the ones within ~1/2 mile of the loop.

[dxartist]

that's more Starbucks in this loop than I thought. I'm really surprised there isn't a shop in any of the Wachovia buildings when I started working downtown several years ago. although I wouldn't be overly surprised if the company throws in another shop in new Wachovia building for good measures. Eckards will still linger around and be the eyesore of the Arcade in Gus' old place.

[49er]

All Eckerds are being converted to Rite Aid, correct? Not that it matters. Maybe the drug stores will extend their hrs with so much new residential around. I agree, this will probably have a better presence than the tattered old eckerd, could have been worse.

[Justadude]

Forget Starbucks, this is the FOURTH Subway within walking distance of the Square: Overstreet, Gateway, 10th/Graham, and now this one.

[ES Charlotte]

whats the problem with starbucks? maybe im just bias bc i love starbucks, but in every large city i've ever been to, it seems like there is a starbucks on every corner. the only problem i have with all of the sbucks downtown is their crappy hrs.. they dont stay open late enough.

[JRNYP2C]

I don't know about everyone else that works on the "Blue" side of town, but I'm sure glad there is going to be one closer to my building.

In fact, we walked over to the one at Charlotte plaza this morning and the line was OUT THE DOOR. The one in BofA plaza was at least 20 people deep.

So, yeah, there is a demand for it. And yeah, I'm glad it is going to get closer to where I work. 'Cause I'm too lazy to walk that far!

[f0xym0p]

It is great to have coffee shops all over downtown, but it would just be better if there were more local ones instead of Starbucks.

[Charlotte_native]

It is great to have coffee shops all over downtown, but it would just be better if there were more local ones instead of Starbucks.

[grodney]

Dilworth Coffee House is right next door. While I don't have anything against Starbucks, it still kind of sucks for Dilworth. Sad fact is, if I want a quick coffee, I'll probably walk the extra 1/4 block to Starbucks for the faster-moving line. I also agree it would be nice to have a bigger place with some actual seating, but somehow I think money probably gets in the way.

As for Subway, there used to be one across the street in the basement (next to Johnny Burrito) under the atrium, but I guess I don't know if it's still there.

[dxartist]

As for Subway, there used to be one across the street in the basement (next to Johnny Burrito) under the atrium, but I guess I don't know if it's still there.

[cltheel.sdl]

Johnny Burrito is in the basement? I was trying to look for it the other day but couldn't find it.

[grodney]

Yeah, from the atrium side you have to go down the escalator. If you enter from the College St side, I think it's just down a few steps. Friday is tamale day, which is highly recommended. But a standard burrito is excellent as well. Long line after 11:25, but don't be scared, it moves fast.

[cltheel.sdl]

After you go down the escalator which way do you go?

[grodney]

Forward a couple steps, then right. You can't miss it, it's about the 2nd shop on your right.

[cltheel.sdl]

Are these the escalators coming from the BB&T center or One Wachovia? B/c I swear I never saw it, unless I am completely blind.

[grodney]

I may get banned, but I don't know the building names for sure. Coming from Tryon, enter the atrium next to Mimosa. Escaltor up is to the back-right. Escalator down is to the back-leftish. Take the escalator down. There you will find Johnny B, Subway, and a couple other eating joints.