The coffee was absolutely 5 stars, the pecan latte, which was delicious and perfectly made. The location is also a standout, making it a great spot to stop in and relax. The food, however, was a bit underwhelming. I ordered a croissant with egg and cheese--the croissant itself was decent, but the eggs were were microwaved. It was also on the smaller side for $6, which didn't quite match the price. Overall, I'd definitely come back for the coffee and atmosphere, but would probably skip the food next time. read more

It's good coffee for sure but definitely came with sticker shock! Prices are in line with what you'd expect in the highlands but still $2 extra for almond milk? Replacing whole milk with almond milk is that much more expensive? Service is good but they are busy and tend to focus on local regulars. Kind of makes you feel like the uncool kid in the lunchroom. Not a lot of options around here so ... will be back. read more

Calders Coffee Cafe - Iced Mocha Latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Highlands, North Carolina

My husband and I stopped by twice when we were visiting Highlands and enjoyed it both times. I always make it a point to visit a local coffee shop when traveling and this one didn't disappoint. I ordered a mocha both times and my husband got the cold brew. Both were wonderful! Same goes for their breakfast sandwiches. I really enjoyed the sausage, egg, and cheddar croissant. We didn't have to wait very long either time we were there. It seemed that they weren't exceptionally busy around 8-9am during the week. read more

Calders Coffee Cafe - Mocha - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Highlands, North Carolina

Spent 3 of our 4 mornings in Highlands here at Calders. We had shots in the dark with their dark roast on most days with pecan syrup. Delicious coffee and espresso. My husband loved their cinnamon roll. We also had their delicious cookies and bagels too. Friendly, fast service, smooth espresso. Classic coffee shop vibes. read more

We were working in Highlands, and decided to get a coffee at Calders. They have a seating area in the back, but everyone seemed to prefer crowding into the front area. And there was a crowd when we arrived at around 11:30. We were able to get our order in fairly quickly, and waited near the pickup area, where they also have a good setup for adding sweeteners, etc. My only issue -- and it's a big one -- is that the cream I asked for was put into my espresso Cold. That took the temperature of the coffee down to tepid. Not good on a cold day when you're craving Hot Coffee. read more

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I thought Calder's was a convenient spot for a good cup of coffee. The lines can get long at peak times but the staff worked hard to get everyone through in an efficient manner. Would definitely come back if I'm back in the area! read more

Calders Coffee Cafe - Iced vanilla latte, ham and cheddar croissant - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Highlands, North Carolina

Visited today, seemed like a wonderfully cute and curated coffee shop until a female barista who was not taking my order was huffing, puffing, and mumbling insults under her breath (loud enough for me to hear) since I had asked for extra matcha, since my matcha latte was cream in color and had no flavor of matcha (just milk and syrup) when it came out initially. The man who took my order was very kind and offered to fix my drink, however the woman behind the bar continued to make snide remarks. After getting my drink (which was much better after being fixed) and expressing gratitude to the male barista, the woman was staring at me to which I said, "Rude." and she began to shout that I was rude and I should be charged extra for my drink to be made properly? I couldn't get the employees name but her nasty attitude towards customers is enough to avoid this place going forward, despite my positive experiences with the other workers, whom I honestly feel quite bad for, seeing they have to work alongside someone so crass. Update: About 15 minutes after walking around the area and finishing my drink I experienced extreme nausea and ended up vomiting a few hundred feet outside the cafe. I am not sick, nor have ever felt nauseous from matcha lattes or more concentrated matcha beverages (which I drink both at home and from other cafes nearly every day), so I'm quite disturbed. Needless to say: AVOID AVOID AVOID read more

Came here twice while I was in highlands. The coffee was delicious there was a long line the first time I was there, but they move quickly. I got an iced pandan latte and a breakfast sandwich with a hashbrown on the side and it was a great way to start the day. Decent pricing and friendly staff read more

Such a wonderful coffee shop on the Main Street of Highlands, the baristas are so kind, the atmosphere is warm and welcoming and there's plenty of seating to read a book, enjoy a treat or work on your computer. They have pastries, sandwiches, bagged coffee, real matcha and even merch :) read more

Calders Coffee Cafe - Iced matcha latte with ube syrup - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Highlands, North Carolina

Great coffee spot just down the street from Old Edwards! Service was fast, and the staff was friendly! read more

great food, great staff, great atmosphere. it's the place to go for brunch and coffee while in highlands. live laugh love the mountains

I just love to find locally owned coffee shops. They're always more friendly, better coffee and better prices. Calders Coffee Cafe is just that and more. Located in the heart of Downtown Highlands NC right on Main St. A perfect place to dip into for a break from all the shopping action. If it's warm out, try the cold brew. If it's a bit chilly definitely the hot blends. And if you need a little boost of energy, their delicious baked goods will be the choice for you. For me, it was a chilly day so I went with the hot Americano with a shot of heavy cream and a dash of Carmel flavor. Delicious. And the staff was all so friendly and helpful. I'm not a expert on all these different kinds of coffees and they seem to sense my lack of knowledge. Lol They were so sweet in explaining their coffees and things to put in them. I left thinking what a cool coffee shop with an awesome helpful staff. read more

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Such a warm and friendly vibe, this coffee shop has rockstar baristas that all make you feel very welcomed. You can tell that the owners really care about this shop and put a lot of love in the place and I'm excited to check it out each time I visit Highlands. Love the variety of local food products that can be found here, especially the farm fresh eggs and the artwork. read more

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If 0 was an option I would pick it. I have a school project and I need to ask questions and I have called for weeks now and they haven't answered the phone. read more

Great coffee shop! This coffee shop has the best and most friendly employees in highlands! We get their bagels and ice coffee and love both. Fast service, clean restaurant, fresh food! read more

I had high expectations of this coffee shop due to its location. The coffee was basic at best. You could make a better cup of coffee at home. The breakfast sandwich tasted like a frozen Jimmy dean you can get at Walmart. The shop was cute and very clean. They definitely know how to decorate. Also much bigger than I had expected. Service was great. Very friendly staff. I would definitely review my menu and try and get some higher end products. read more

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I really wanted to give them a 1 star, but the place is really warm feeling and the staff there were very friendly. But geez! You are a coffee shop. Have good coffee! I got the cafe au lau with oatmilk for a substitute. It tasted like dirty water. I added ALOT of honey to make it drinkable, which normally I don't add anything. Another thing that thew me off...$1.50 for oatmilk substitute. What in the world? And it is not the barista oatmilk. It has to be an off brand because it tasted blah. Not allergy friendly here, more like so sad... now pay for your own half gallon of oatmilk. Can I bring my own oatmilk? Now there is a thought! I think this is the only coffee shop in town, which really surprises me because we are in the mountains. I feel like they go hand in hand. I read another review that raved about their London Fog ( I think that is what it was), so when I need another pick me up I will be trying that. read more

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Great coffee shop with lots of seating for a rainy day in Highlands. We got 16oz cold brew (very smooth) and a turkey, cheddar and bacon sandwich. It was served hot and very good. read more

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This is a great little coffee shop that sits in between several other businesses on Main Street. We always stop in here whenever we stop in Highlands! They have several different coffee drinks ranging from hot, iced and frozen as well as teas. Upside to this coffee shop is that they also have various breakfast sandwiches and pastries, so you don't have to go anywhere else if you're looking to eat a quick breakfast! I recently stopped on June 12th, 2020. They currently have all the tables inside stored away due to COVID social distancing procedures, but you can still walk in, order at the counter and take out. I ordered a caramel iced latte and a frozen Chai Tea. I can't remember the exact price, but it was right around $11 or $12 for both drinks. They were both very delicious and refreshing, so I don't mind the price. One of the things I love about the inside of this coffee shop/ cafe is that they have landscape images hanging on the walls of local trails that you can hike around the area. Great way to learn about new trails to explore! read more

Calder's Coffee seems like your average run-of-the-coffee-mill shop in the middle of town. And it is. Down the stairs and in the back: There's a unisex restroom that is as wide as it is tall, the classic bulletin boards with flyers and business cards for local events and people; some chairs for seating, free Wi-Fi and some surge protector power bars for plugging in laptops and mobile devices. The coffee offerings are average: iced, drip, espresso, and latte iterations with syrups and alternative milk options. There a display case of baked goods merely just for display but the menu board are digital flat screens. I'm a huge breakfast fan so I got the bacon,egg and cheese on croissant bun. The best thing about it: it was steaming hot. The bun itself was very, very toasty. I had to open it up to let it cool down. And I appreciated that. But the croissant was more of a brioche-style than croissant in the shape of a bun. It has swirls, but that's where the comparison ended. I needed something to eat, otherwise I'd not order that again. Overall, the place was okay. I liked the mountain-rustic-wood grain decor but everything else was just average. read more

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Cute inside area with cool merchandise selection. Very helpful and knowledgeable staff. We got regular latte, chai latte, and strawberry smoothie. All were good. Chai latte was more apple cider-y than tea-like. read more

The lines can get a bit long but place is good. Not sure if the ladies that work here don't have much patience but they can sure be a bit nicer when dealing with clients. read more

Great coffee house in the heart of downtown Highlands. Solid light food options (including gluten free) and non dairy options as well. read more

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Location , Location ,Location. Average coffee. Someone read the crowd when choosing the music. Early AM and acid rock not a good mix. read more

Wanted some caffeine to pick me up during a weekend trip to Franklin and Highlands area before checking out some nearby waterfalls, and I'm so glad that we strolled into Calders! The staff was super-nice, the bathroom was clean, and the drinks were quickly prepared and reasonably priced! read more

Calders Coffee Cafe - cute coffee spot - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Highlands, North Carolina

Coffee and breakfast was good. We ordered a bagel and one sausage, egg and cheese croissant sandwich along with two coffees. Both were good. We sat at a table in the back of the cafe. There was a local there with other locals talking about the tourists, however, and his displeasure with same. The shops and restaurants in the area would probably disagree with them. The cafe was decorated very nicely and the service was good. read more

Lattes are very weak and watery if you wanting a good latte I wouldn't recommend this place. Bacon egg cheese croissant was good, but other than that you make your own choice. read more

Such a cute coffee shop! We stopped in on 4th of July weekend and were very pleased with our experience. They were requiring masks and had a member of their staff enforcing a 1 in, 1 out policy at the door. All of our beverages were delicious and quickly made. I really appreciated the little merchandise wall as well, as I found two new brands to support! I come to Highlands a handful of times a year, so I will absolutely be back! read more

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Love this coffee shop lots of gluten-free snacks I had never seen before. Also, I messed up when I ordered my coffee (needed coffee bad) and ordered my coffee hot but wanted it iced. I just asked for a cup of ice because it was my fault and they insisted they make me a new cup and were so kind. Will definitely go back when I'm in town again! read more

Enjoyed the atmosphere and delicious cranberry/lemon scones. I ordered a fruit smoothie, it was delicious. They have a cute gift shop too. Looks like a favorite local spot, a few people working from laptops and enjoying a cup of coffee. read more

I would give zero stars if I could. I placed a mobile order, waited the appropriate time and went to the restaurant to pick up. Iy order was not in to pick up spot so I joined r the line. After a 15 minute wait to make to to the cashier, I was told that they had the machine off. There was no notification, no signs on the door, nothing. To top it off the cashier acted like I was stupid for not knowing that the machine was turned off. I love to support small business but never again. This was a mistake. read more

Such a shame to have a cute coffee shop, in this cute town and it's sucks! The coffee is so bitter...even the light roast. Blahhhhhh!

I needed a mid-day pick me up, while I was visiting the cute downtown Highlands scene. Calders fits right in as a cute little coffee shop located right on Main Street. I ordered a small Cold Brew with a splash of heavy cream and I have to say that this was the best Cold Brew coffee that I have ever had! I immediately regretted not getting a large! I highly recommend this drink even if you are not typically a Cold Brew fan, because this is how it should taste. They have a variety of drinks (hot or cold) to choose from and they also offer bakery items as well. Due to Covid-19, there were no tables or seating available. It is more of a order and pick up place. Definitely stop here and grab a drink and/or snack as you shop on Main Street. Next time I am in Highlands, I will be sure to visit here again. read more

Fantastic cortado made to perfection Friendly staff Great coffee selection Nice town center read more

Calders Coffee Cafe in the Main Street,good location,clean and nice,We came here three morning for coffee while we were vacation here,it was great! read more

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Quaint lovely coffee shop in the heart of Main Street. Coffee is delicious and flavorful. Also check out the nice array of mugs to take a gift home. We got coffee mugs to mark out first trip to this awesome part of eastern NC. Friendly staff and plenty of room to relax and even read! read more

Calders Coffee Cafe - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Highlands, North Carolina

I ordered a cinnamon roll to go - when I arrived to my destination to eat the cinnamon roll, I noticed the middle and center of the roll were completely dough. Only the crust had been cooked. read more

Was visiting from out of state. Only coffee shop I saw on main street. Good espresso drinks.

Everyone who wrote a bad review are haters. Place has a great atmosphere and good coffee

Calders Coffee Cafe is a fabulous little spot right on main street. I went for a totally different drink--Highlands Mist Latte. It was like a London Fog with Lavender but I subbed black tea for Earl Grey since EG sometimes isn't always gluten free -- it was delicious. Hubs just had his usual vanilla latte which he enjoyed. It was a cute, bustling cafe, with some lighter breakfast options. read more