Coffee Shop No. 491 Fred and Larry's Coffee…read moreBanner Elk, NC April 7, 2025 This is my second time visiting Fred and Larry's Coffee Shop in Banner Elk, North Carolina. The first time was September 13, 2021; the ending stages of COVID so customers were not allowed in the shop. I ended up drinking coffee outside with three local gentlemen; one of the them was Larry. He is an owner and a Marine Veteran. We had some good laughs and I learned a lot about Banner Elk and the surrounding area. After visiting Fred and Larry's Coffee the first time, I realized I wanted to make exploring local coffee shops a part of my life; and here I am almost 500 coffee shops later. On my second trip I enjoyed a cortado while relaxing on Fred and Larry's big comfy leather couch. The barista was super friendly. She is definitely an incredible asset to the shop. Thank you Fred and Larry for making delicious coffee and providing a relaxing setting to meet new people and dream up new adventures in life. Enjoying life one cortado at a time!

This little coffee shop is a must if you are visiting Banner Elk!…read moreI don't usually drink coffee but my husband has to have it. They make something for everyone with homemade treats as well. There may be a line - but it's worth the wait!

This is one of our favorite breakfast cafes in the Banner Elk area. We make it a point to stop here…read moreat least once when we're in high country. The husband and wife team do a fantastic job from top to bottom here. Coffees, teas and drinks galore with tons of variety. Every drink we've had has been fantastic. And the food options are plentiful as well. Not just your typical bakery items, but a full menu with savory options, wraps, bagels, sandwiches, you name it. My all time favorite here...the piled high turkey club on an everything bagel. You can't take small bites on this one. Full of flavor, fresh and delicious. If you have time, make a morning pit stop here. You won't regret it.

This is a great spot for breakfast and coffee before skiing! I went three days in a row last week!…read moreThey have the best selection for breakfast, from bagels to sandwiches and toast. Their Matcha is very good, as well as all of their lattes! I definitely recommend, as the food is good, the staff is friendly, and there's plenty of room to just go and relax!

They have a great variety of options! Coffee is delicious. Even though it was busy, and it's a…read moresmall business with only a couple workers, I got my coffee rather quickly! Behind the coffee shop is the river with benches to sit back and enjoy your coffee. Plenty of parking

Solid coffee here, nothing really wrong with it. They've got decent parking and it's a cute little…read moretrailer on the side of the road. My main issue was the price, $8.50 for a large that's the same size as a regular coffee everywhere else is kinda much. It tasted fine but could've used more pumpkin flavor for the pumpkin special.

Central Perky! Very nice customer service. Staff was very friendly and accommodating. The…read moreatmosphere very inviting and quiet. Makes a great place for App Students to come study. I ordered a latte with vanilla. Very distinct flavor coffee bean was served. As a lover of strong coffee this hit the spot as a real eye opener. Highly recommend if you're in the area

I found this place to just be -meh- I didn't need up drinking even 1/3 of if the creme brûlée iced…read morecoffee. I just didn't enjoy the taste of the espresso and struggled to find the flavors described in the drink. We were out of town on vacation up from Florida and stopped here on the way to a park we were visiting. There was only one person making the coffee and it took forever for her to finish the customer in front of us and then to make ours. I think we waited nearly 30 minutes which is obscene. Husband liked his coffee though. I would never suggest going back here but it may be for you.

I had a fantastic visit to Espresso News in Boone -- a classic mountain-town coffee shop with real…read morepersonality and seriously good drinks. At the recommendation of one of the knowledgeable baristas, I ordered the maple cardamom latte, and it absolutely delivered. The maple brought a warm, natural sweetness, while the cardamom added a subtle aromatic spice that made the whole drink feel layered and intentional. It was comforting without being heavy. That paired perfectly with a cinnamon orange white chocolate scone -- bright citrus notes, gentle spice, and just enough sweetness from the white chocolate to tie it all together. The flavors played off the latte beautifully. I finished with an amaretto latte, which was strong on the nose with that classic almond aroma, yet surprisingly smooth and easy on the palate. Bold but balanced -- a great way to end the visit. Great coffee, thoughtful flavor combinations, and baristas who know their craft. Espresso News is absolutely worth a stop when you're in Boone.

I highly recommend this place. I'm an out of towner and I came here with the intention of trying…read morelocal coffee shops. I was very satisfied. I made a safe bet and got a hot vanilla latte it's one of the best I've ever had. Don't think about it just give them a shot! The baristas could probably be a bit more friendly but overall not bad. The environment is great and very busy great vibes all around. I will be back!

But the place was very warm and inviting. The food was delicious. The coffee was really good. The…read morestaff were really friendly. I would definitely be back. It's worth your time...

Modern style coffee shop with an amazing amount of seating inside not so much outside but a few…read morepicnic tables. Really great coffee and good service. A simple breakfast/lunch menu and some unusual but delicious sweet treats. They have an array of gifty retail items and tea and coffee you can buy to go as well. I hit it just before the Sunday crowd and got a great high top table facing outside with nice sunlight coming through. I got the Americano with a oat milk float on top and a scrumptious morning bun. I highly suggest this pastry, sugary, buttery , flaky without being too sweet . A bit messy but oh so good. Didn't plan on eating it all but oh well I did. Get it warmed up. Coffee was nice and strong. With the perfect amount of foam. Super clean and well run , a little hidden away from most retail and restaurants. Sat here eating and reading for a bit. Perfect Sunday morning.

Great study spot. Indoor/outdoor seats. They roast coffee beans for most of the local spots in…read moreBoone. Homemade donuts too!!!!

We were really looking forward to trying the donuts here. They looked really good based on reviews…read more We stopped in and they do in fact look really good. However.. the donuts are not enclosed in a case and there were flies on them. The girls working the counter were both on their phones and didn't seem to notice the flies or greet us. I honestly don't understand bakeries that leave their baked goods exposed to the open air in general. It's kind of gross anyway, but this just solidified that opinion. It's unfortunate because the donuts looked good and probably are, just couldn't bring myself to ignore the flies and likely exposure to people's coughs/sneezes.

Very good shop, good coffee and good service, baristas can answer any questions and are very…read morefriendly, coffee was very good and not too sweet even with syrups

Completely adorable. The lines get long, but they keep it moving. The campfire mocha is so…read moredelicious. Love this place.