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This article is written by a student writer from the Her Campus at Winthrop chapter.

Being a coffee fanatic, sometimes you love to go out to a new café or your favorite coffee shop and have a nice cup of coffee. Yes, there is your local Starbucks or Dunkin Donuts, but sometimes you just want to go out somewhere, sit down and enjoy a delicious cup of coffee that may or not be accompanied by a nice meal.

Going to the same locations each time can sometimes get a bit tedious, so why not go out to places nearby and experience something new? There are a ton of undiscovered, or very popular coffee shops here in Rock Hill and in the Charlotte area! Have a look at the list below, and make sure to set some time to visit these coffee shops!

1. Amelie’s Bakery (I mean, duh!!!!)

Have you ever wanted to go to Paris? Well, take a trip to Amelie’s and it’ll be like you’re having a wonderful cup of coffee and some macaroons in your own little Paris.

2. Smelly Cat Coffeehouse

Now, if you love “Friends” then you DEFINITELY want to stop by here! Take a trip here with your (FRIENDS) and you never know, you might even channel your inner Phoebe and bust out in a song!

3. Not Just Coffee

Not Just Coffee has been rated on the “Top 10 List of Coffee shops to visit”. They are known for providing quick and wonderful customer service, and presenting your lattes with beautiful latte art.

4. Central Coffee Co

Central Coffee Co get their coffee beans form a local roaster in North Carolina. They offer not only coffee but a variety of baked goods including vegan items as well! The inside of the café is decorated with amazing chalk art.

5. Mugs

Mugs has been placed on the Top 10 List of Coffee shops because of it’s ability to transform from a day time coffee shop to an afternoon/night bar. People love to visit because of their friendly customer service and their great coffee and beer options.

If you visit any of these places, make sure to let us at Her Campus at Winthrop know! Tag us in your pictures (@hcwinthrop) and tell us about your experience!

Itzel Lara

Winthrop '20

Itzel Lara is a junior Social Studies Education major at Winthrop! She has hopes of becoming a high school teacher, and work her way up to teaching at a university! She has been a staff writer for Her Campus Winthrop for 3 years! One of the many reasons why Itzel loves Her Campus is because of the love that everyone has for one another – Her Campus has been a home away from home for her. She is originally from Los Angeles, California and relocated to South Carolina to continue her education. She is absolutely obsessed with giraffes! She loves exploring new places - especially waterfalls! If she's not binge watching something on Netflix then she's probably napping or hanging out with her dog, Jasper! Follow her on instagram (@ItzelCeleste_)! 
Winthrop University is a small, liberal arts college in Rock Hill, SC.