City lights cafe is a very cozy and fun place to hang out. The servers are all friendly people that…read moreare good to converse with and they are great at preparing the food and beverages. Today was my first time coming here. I tried the iced lovestruck latte, a special valentine's themed drink that was created by a barista. It was pretty good. Upstairs there is a book store with a wide variety of choices. They have a system where you can ask them if they have a specific book in stock and they will tell you. You are also able to have books ordered if they are not in stock as well! Inside the bookstore there is a sweet cat that enjoys napping and pets. Very neat place.

The food was fantastic, there are games to play at each table and the staff are very nice. Loved…read morethe music that gave the whole cafe a cozy feeling.

I've been going to this place for years now. Really great coffee and fresh food. Love their…read morebreakfast!Their customer service must be the best in all WNC. I'll call in my order in the morning on the way to a job site: it's always ready when I show up- hot, customer service with a smile and never an order messed up. Everyone seems like they enjoys/respects their job there. Thanks for being that awesome morning quick stop I Need over the years!

Stopped in for a coffee and scone and really enjoyed everything. The coffee was perfect and the…read morewarm scone was wonderful. Our waitress was very friendly and helpful in deciding what to eat. The dining area Wes quite clean and quiet. We will be back for a meal in the future.

Great food and quick service. the Staff made sure everyone was good. Everyone was super nice and…read moreaccommodating! The view is great and the ambiance is beautiful. Great place to stop by.

Stopped in here on our trip to Charlotte from Knoxville. They are starting to rebuild after the…read morehurricane. Cute spot by the river, and I can see it would be a great spot to hang out when the weather is nice. It's easy to get to, just off the highway, so perfect if you need to grab real food and stretch your legs for a bit. They have a nice array of coffees. My latte was a bit on the sweet side, but I know for next time to ask to go light on the sweet stuff. The menu was pared down, being the off-season, but they had a few things, and my sandwich was executed well, and it was very good! The potato salad was also delish! I will stop on the way again, and you should too!

I realized after shopping here that they are at a new location due to Hurricane Helene. I'm unsure…read moreif their current location is permanent, but they are currently located at 311 NW US 25 70 HWY, Hot Springs, NC 28743. This was one of very few small businesses that had yet to reopen when we visited. So we wanted to stop in and show our support by buying some gifts and a cup of tea. Still in the process of reestablishing, their new space is coming along nicely. Lots of pretty jewelery, trinkets, crystals, various gifts and even a small selection of plants. It appears that multiple talented artisans sell their work here. I've wanted a Rose of Jericho for a long time, but had resisted buying one so far. There are reports that much of what is available on the market has been poached from wildlife. But when one of the owners noticed my interest in them, he told me how when they were finally allowed to come back after the hurricane, they opened the door to their flooded shop to see all the Rose Of Jerichos alive and floating in the water. "I knew right then that we were going to be ok." I was sold and will cherish mine, with this sentiment attached. I also bought myself a new little Pilea for my Fairy Garden, some beautiful earrings, and a handful of gifts for my loved ones. I snagged a hot tea as I paid for purchases and then used their clean restroom before we headed out into the wilderness for the day. This seems to be another favorite amongst the Appalachian Trail pack, and I can see why. Im looking forward to coming back later in the season and seeing their progress in rebuilding.

Very good coffee. Went after a hike and couldn't be happier. Got the mocha and met the dogread more

Stopped in for an afternoon coffee while visiting Chimney Rock. I had a delicious Carmel latte…read more The lady was very friendly and we talked about the rebuilding that Chimney Rock is going thru after the hurricane. They had coffee and cold drinks. T-shirts and souvenirs. There is a small area in the back to sit and also outdoors on the. Deck overlooking a beautiful stream.

My husband and I stopped in last weekend for a coffee treat while driving around the Chimney rock…read morearea. The first thing I saw in front of this business was a Puppy Pit stop bowl of water, and I was instantly glad we stopped. What a small yet immensely thoughtful gesture! Now, on to the drinks! My husband ordered a mint frappee and I ordered an iced coffee with cream and toffee syrup. The owner and employee were so friendly and we had great conversation for about 10 minutes. The drinks were both beautiful and delicious. The river runs right behind the coffee shop and we walked down to enjoy the view with our coffee. It was a great experience. Rating from F to A +++, It gets an A+++.

Such a fun place! The food and atmosphere are both wonderful! If you go for Sunday brunch, there…read morewill be quite a long wait for your food... but it will be worth it! We had the biscuits and gravy, the smash burger, and several different lattes. Everything was excellent!!! Their market is a fun little place to visit. They've also got seasonal items and some kids items. We got some of their specialty sodas, and they were very yummy. An important note: Be aware that if you don't come early on Sunday, finding a parking spot will be difficult!

LOVE this place! A cafe right on a bike trail, with house made syrups for your drinks & a little…read moremarket with local goods? Obsessed! My husband & I biked the ecusta trail with our daughter and stopped by this spot on the way back. We got the smash burger but had to get it with gluten free bread since we can't have gluten, and it was probably one of the best burgers I've ever had! I absolutely love that they use no seed oils in this place. So tough to find! I was super excited to try the drinks with their house made flavors but they fell a bit flat for me. I got the strawberry basil matcha , and the matcha seemed watered down unfortunately. My husband got the toasted coconut latte and the drink fell flat for him as well. The atmosphere is beautiful & calm! Either way, we were happy to support local, go to a seed-oil free spot, and have drinks with housemade syrups! Could've just been a bad day for the barista. Looking forward to trying again!

Been here a number of times, and every time they're awesome. Coffee is perfect, whether hot or…read morecold. Their breakfast sandwiches are good. The service is top notch. Coupled with a nice cozy atmosphere, and it's perfection.

I was in need of a morning cup of Joe after dropping off my pup at daycare, and came across this…read morelittle gem that is Dripolator. Upon doing quick Google search I saw that it is a chain and offered both coffee and breakfast food options. This place offers a quaint little coffee shop vibe complete with small tables, chairs, couches, and lounge chairs. It was quite busy when I arrived but service was still top tier and our food/drinks arrived quickly. My husband ordered a bagel breakfast sandwich, while I decided on their quiche of the day. Additionally, we each ordered a drink and shared a pastry. The quality for the price paid was well worth it and if in the area again, I would be sure to stop by!