Charming downtown Sparta coffeehouse with a menu of unique food options. Plentiful sweets and baked goods. Locally grown veggies and appears to be a local favorite. Just 8 miles off Blue Ridge National Parkway on Highway 21. Worth the detour for sure! Service was efficient & wait time reflected the busyness of this charming cafe. read more

Becca's Backwoods Bean - Coffee bar - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Sparta, North Carolina

The food is healthy and delicious! My favorite is the quiche and salad combo, my husband is a fan of the chicken salad or one of the many soups. Thursday night pizza night is always an adventure. The eclectic decor is warm and cozy. I love going here! read more

We stop in for lunch every time we drive through Sparta. Coffee and a BEC sandwich or 2 and I am set. The service is always quick and friendly. read more

Definitely a great coffee shop. They don't have 2% (whole, oat almond). But ambiance is great, baked goods amazing, coffee delicious. Definitely great! read more

Always love to come to Becca's Backwoods Bean. Consistently good. Real scones. Today we had blueberry and a caramel latte. read more

Becca's Backwoods Bean - Love this shop. Great scones and expresso or any coffee drinks. - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Sparta, North Carolina

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Awesome food!! Not regular country cooking. Fresh, nutritious, lots of farm to table!!! Good people! Good food!!

Stopped by today at lunch and my veggie wrap was amazing!! My husband had the tuna salad sandwich it was also amazing First time and we will be back Fast good service Clean and cozy and very kind and welcoming staff read more

Good coffee and pastry, staff was very friendly and helpful. Will have to try again for more food options as it looked good but we had just eaten lunch and stopped in for coffee and desert. Nice shop and atmosphere. read more

A great little coffee shop, that is that and so much more!!! In addition to the great coffees offered, there are many desserts and breads prepared fresh onsite! The artisanal pizzas on Thursdays are amazing!! A nice menu of wines and beers also!! A warm, welcoming atmosphere greets you as you enter this establishment!! Highly recommend....! read more

We stopped in here for a quick lunch during the Heritage Festival and quite honestly our hopes weren't too high. The place was bustling but the staff was handling it well, keeping everyone happy. I ordered the chicken salad and my partner ordered the Cuban. To our surprise... the food was DELICIOUS! I had never tasted such good chicken salad and his Cuban was out of this world. Even though they were super busy - I took the time to compliment them on this delectably delightful experience. I would highly recommend this place. We will be going back to try other meals. Kudos to Becca's Backwoods Bean - you are a gem. read more

Cute mom and pop coffee shop with reasonably priced coffee and it tastes delicious. I got a latte w/ oat milk and yummy! My new favorite. Service was gracious and this place has the comfiest couches. Def worth a stop over when in the area. read more

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I just so happened to have stopped by twice when I was in Sparta. Their baked goods are yummy and the coffee was good. Wish I'd had the chance to try their dinner but I'm hoping to another day. Give them a try, you'll be happy you did. read more

This place is the best! Menu changes daily and the deserts and coffees are 10/10. Great service and very friendly.

It was great!!! Food was delicious. I will definitely be going back. Service was wonderful also.

This is a true 5 star. How grateful I am for Becca and her crew, who keep churning out delicious sandwiches, coffee, drinks, fresh bread, pastry amidst the covid mania. The owner's Passion for the business shines through. They even had challah bread on Friday. So thank you and here are the Top things i enjoyed: *Best chicken salad ever *fresh-baked glorious bread *espresso and coffee *surprisingly scrumptious cuban sandwich *ginger cooler and all their smoothies read more

The second i walk in i immediately feel unwelcome, unseen and unheard. There was a very limited menu, not many options. We ordered two strawberry banana smoothies and it took 45 minutes for them to make it. As we were waiting, one of the workers went on a half an hour smoke break. The other worker was having a conversation with a costumer for half an hour talking about thanksgiving when she should have been making our smoothies. Finally once the smoothies were done, they were completely wrong. We were given a strawberry mango pineapple juice. It wasent even a smoothie is was complete liquid. My sister ordered a cookie that was completely burnt and hard as a rock. I have never had worse service in my life. I can not rap my head around how it could possibly take almost an hour to make two smoothies and then mess them up. Never go here, outrageous experience. read more

Great atmosphere and coffee! Very cozy and friendly staff! Can't wait to go back for another coffee.

Fantastic, memorable breakfast sandwich at a super reasonable price. Lovely staff. Cute atmosphere with retail to peruse while waiting for food to be ready. Great coffee, even have it ready to take home to brew. read more

I loooove their Piña Kale Ada ... sooo good. Food is usually pretty good, coffee is too. Quick service most of the time.

This pleasant, little coffee shop is the place that coffee lovers dream of. With beautiful hardwood floors, a community borrow & share bookshelf, comfy couches and bar area, The Backwoods Bean gives its neighbors and any weary traveler a place to kick back, sip a cup of really wonderful brew, and relax. Whether a pleasant and fun conversation with the friendly staff and other fellow patrons or a quiet, cozy moment to delve into a good book or website, this place is welcoming to either thought. Every time I visit Sparta, I drop by this sweet, little coffee shop and every time I walk out, I only have another compliment to add to the list. So that is why I'm writing such a positive review. So far, this is the best coffee shop I have ever visited. The Backwoods Bean also sells a variety of teas, wines, and freshly baked goodies like sourdough cinnamon rolls, Kahlua cake, and snickerdoodles. Coffee Recommendations: 1) Cafe Mocha : Chocolaty and rich in flavor and texture. Was nice to have driving down The New River Loop in Sparta. Paired nicely to the sights of the river during the Fall. 2) Cubano Espresso: Sweetened slightly with sugar while it is being brewed, the coffee has a subtle boldness. Only thing that keeps me awake without the jitters. I bought a bag of it for my office and now I'm receiving requests to get more. read more

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A nice place to relax. Good coffee, soft music, only thing missing on this rainy day is a fire. Also as noted there is a nice lunch menu. Though we weren't here for a meal, it looked great. read more

Best food we've eaten in a while Chicken salad was super Fresh, bread was fresh and coffee was freshly ground . We'll go back there again we are in the area. read more

The best breakfast in town ... the waitress Isabella was excellent!!!!! The french toast is delicious and capuchins read more

Becca's Backwoods Bean - Croissant ! French-toast !! Capuchino!!! - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Sparta, North Carolina

I've been to Becca's twice in the past two days. And I drove 20 minutes from Independence, VA bc their coffee, food, and people who work there are all fantastic. Yesterday I had a salmon quesadilla with a side cucumber salad for lunch. Delicious! And it was grilled salmon, not lox! Sooo good. I brought home Matts biscotti and have eaten 1/2 the bag already. They are seriously the best biscotti I've ever had. Today I went for ice cream and coffee. Today's flavor was blueberry cheesecake. Divine! And I am not usually a fan of that flavor. I had a special shaken iced brown sugar coffee that was dark, intense, and delicious. If I wasn't driving N to NVA tomorrow, I'd go again. I did but a blueberry loaf so I'll eat that for breakfast! Kudos to Becca's. You are a gem of a place in this region! read more

Small town café featuring coffee and what I assume is a daily board menu? This place is so cozy. I had a Chai Latte (made with fresh spices), black bean soup (vegan, no or little salt, delicious), and veggie flatbread (tons of veggies and avocado, also vegan), and two slices of the fresh baked wheat bread. Oh, so good. Easy on the wallet as well. Staff are helpful and nice. Parking is curbside from what I saw, though I didn't really look for additional parking. Lunch was a packed house. Highly recommend. read more

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Very cute store front. Their lattes are delicious. Much more balanced, and not as cloyingly sweet, when compared to national chains. National chains don't give you homemade baked goods or toasted flatbreads either. Becca's sponsors wine tasting nights and showcases local artists' works, which really contribute to a feeling of community. Their location right on Main street is perfect for a quick drop in, or even to sink back in their comfortable sofas and enjoy some reading time. Don't forget to browse the retail section, we found some great local wildflower honey that was perfect over ashe county cheese and crackers! read more

Good coffee and prompt service from nice people. Hang out at the counter and get to know your barista or browse the store, it seems like they have art from most if not all of the local artists... and they have wine!! You can't ask for much more! read more

Adorable! Coffee was awesome. We didn't eat but everything looked fresh and so delicious. Had some local art and homemade spice mixes. Located is a surprisingly vibrant downtown read more

delicious food, great coffee, and cozy atmosphere. a favorite place I try to go every time I'm in town!

Always fresh and delicious food. Sandwiches, soup and salads are great and Thursday night pizza is the best.

The pastries!!! We popped in after a vet appointment in Sparta to grab a nosh and had the basque cheesecake brownie. AMAZING! Coffee, and a water bottle served by a lovely cashier. Will be back! Try the brownie, thank me later. read more

Absolutely delicious, fresh, healthy food! Lots of choices on drinks -- coffee, latte, smoothie, etc. Also the cookies are to die for! The menu changes daily but there is always something good. read more

I must have caught them in an off day. My frozen coffee was runny and the croissant was stale and hard.

I regularly visit small towns for work and end up in the local coffee shops most times. I always enjoy visiting small town coffee shops, but often times they have more charm to offer than they have quality food and drink. I have been here twice with one year between my visits. I remembered my visit vividly (which rarely happens for me) and was anticipating my return for a couple months when I knew I would be back in Sparta. They didn't disappoint! My pimento cheese and bacon sandwich came out on freshly baked bread (honestly, that may have been my favorite part. Usually you just get whatever bread is sold at the local grocery store in small town cafes), and my side salad was fresh and crisp. The coffee is also good! All of this comes with no shortage of charm - the atmosphere is warm and inviting and easy to settle into for a few hours. If you're stopping through Sparta, this is where you should be eating lunch! read more

This is a favorite of mine. They have a great selection of sugar free syrups. They have pastries and sweets available, soups and quiches. Fast friendly service. Just a great place to have coffee, a sweetie or a nice lunch. read more

Good food. Good coffee. We have been coming to Sparta for many years and this place has the best lunch going in this town. A different daily selection for lunch that never fails to satisfy. Food is always made to order and fresh what more can you ask for? The baked good are fantastic too. Thanks for filling a need in place with few food options . read more

My sister and I have traveled from our SC homes for two weeks ending up in Freeport, Maine. We have stopped at a lot of restaurants. Becca's in Sparta NC has the best iced decaf cafe americano I've ever had. The fontina cheese croissant was nothing to sneeze at either. Super great service and a very homey atmosphere. If you're on the parkway and want some real good coffee and atmosphere, take a 7 mile detour and try Becca's. Love it. read more

Gem! How do you meld french faire with good old country goodness? See Becca! My husband and I ordered the two french toast varieties- whole wheat with banana & cream cheese, milk & honey bread with strawberries in grapefruit curd. Ahhhmazing! Portions were too large to finish! The food menu was simple but more than adequate. The coffee menu is extensive and easily beats Starbucks in price, quality, and service. Traveling through Sparta? Pull over!!! read more

I always stop at Becca's when ever I'm in Sparta. The food is great, the atmosphere is relaxed and the coffee is first rate. I highly recommend it. read more

The chicken taco soup was fine cuisine fair with a side of grilled cheese on homemade bread. Top of the mountain tasty with a cheesecake latte and a poppyseed lemon scone that was to die for. A five star rating well earned. read more