New coffee shop to open in Elizabeth overlooking Colonial Park

Context: The Johnsons, former owners of Johnson Beer Company, have lived in the neighborhood for years and had their eye on the property long before purchasing it this spring.

• "This particular building is pretty much a Charlotte landmark," Tim Johnson says. "It's a beautiful old house, and we're preservationists. We live in a 1915 home down the street, so keeping this piece of Charlotte's history alive was really important to us."

State of play: Within roughly a half-mile stretch of Providence Road, Crescent Grounds will join a list of other coffee options, including Summit Coffee, Not Just Coffee and Maman which is expected to open later this year.

What to expect: The menu at Crescent Grounds is still being finalized but will feature dessert-inspired espresso drinks, cold foam beverages, nitro cold brew and coffee made with beans from a local roaster.

• To start, the shop will offer pastries, with plans to eventually add sandwiches and other food once a commissary kitchen is built in a separate building on the property.

The vibe: Think national park visitor center. Crescent Grounds is aiming to feel warm and welcoming, with a large wraparound porch overlooking Colonial Park.

• The roughly 2,000 square foot space will have seats for about 26 people inside and 34 people outside.

What's next: Crescent Grounds Coffee is expected to open as early as next year at 215 Providence Road.