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!

We happened to be lucky enough to be spending a couple of days close to this gem of a coffee shop…read more We stopped in the first day because I heard someone in the lobby of hotel mention she was enjoying a Peanut Butter & Jelly Latte from the shop nearby. We walked over and we were so glad we did! By PB&J Iced Latte was so good! The cold foam on top was so yummy and the drink really did taste like a PB&J. The Iced Chai was also delish! It was spicy and not overly sweet. We stopped by before we left town the next day - for one more PB&J Latte, another Chai as well as the Blackberry Lemonade and a few baked treats for the road. The Blackberry Lemonade was a fun drink - icey and refreshing! (It was pretty sweet, but also tart - really good) The staff were SO welcoming (especially the sweetest baby ever at the register ) Everyone behind the counter was smiling and actively working which is why our drinks were ready fairly quickly both days despite the crowd. The shop had fun little gifts and stickers which tempted us while we waited. We were happy to see so many Gluten Free treat options - they were all individually wrapped which made them even safer for our son with celiac. This is a great place - we will definitely stop in next time we are in the area!

I wanted to love this spot, as it seemed cute! I think we stopped in at a bad time and they were…read moreSLAMMED. We ended up just ordering coffee, and although the line moved pretty quickly, it took quite awhile to get our drinks, and one came out way later than the other. We sat in chair in the back and it was pretty comfortable. On a quieter day, I think you could sit and check emails here or chat with a friend. We had hoped to order food as well, but they were out of a lot of items and warned that egg bites would take 15+ mins to make, so we passed on that. Overall, I'd give it another chance, as the coffee was enjoyable. Felt like they were caught a little off guard that day.

What a delightful place! Beautiful outdoor seating. Cozy inside seating and delicious coffee! All…read morefor a good course... a mountain community win in my book!

We found this cafe after picking out our Christmas tree. It was the perfect spot to get a cup of…read morecoffee and some lunch after exploring the tree farm. What stood out the most about this cafe is the wonderful service. They treated us like family and made sure we had the best experience. I highly recommend this place!

Extremely clean, cute, and amazing coffee place! Friendly staff and helpful menu. The matcha and…read moreGreek frappe were absolutely amazing.

We ordered eight coffees for our family, so we were giving the place a pretty good opportunity to…read moreimpress us. Unfortunately, the experience was disappointing. The coffee was weak, and one family member ordered one of the specialty coffees and really didn't like it. We simply asked if we could swap it for a different coffee, but instead of trying to accommodate us, we were given a hard time about it. For a family that had just ordered eight coffees, I thought that was unnecessary and poor customer service. On top of that, the muffin we ordered was frozen. I know places can have an off day, but between the weak coffee, frozen muffin, and the way our simple request was handled, this was not the experience we expected. Unfortunately, I can only give 2 stars.

adorable cafe with wonderful pastries! we got the quiche lorraine, chocolatine, and salted…read morechocolate chip cookie; all were excellent! iced latte was delicious and iced matcha latte was great as well. service was quick, friendly, and the price is great for being in a somewhat touristy mountain town. would recommend!

My husband and I visited Tout Suite for an espresso during a weekend trip. They are tucked away…read morenear Storie Street Grille, and were only open on Saturdays and Sundays when we visited. When we walked in, we could immediately smell the buttery croissants being baked. Since we just had breakfast, we just wanted a Cortado. The staff member who took our order was very friendly, and there wasn't a wait for our coffee. The best thing was that the Cortado was delicious! It was just $3.50 plus tax--a good value. We'll definitely be back. And next time, we'll try a chocolate or almond croissant!

Super cute spot for coffee. Lots of cool rooms to enjoy or take it outside at one of the bistro…read moretables. Barista made a killer Vanilla Lavender Latte - love their house made syrups. My husband had a Caramel Latte and enjoyed it.

This is a great spot to grab some coffee, a pastry, and hang out/study/work! They have so many…read moreseasonal options. I got the Primrose Shuffle latte, which had blueberry, lavender, and maple. It was super tasty with the perfect amount of sweetness and I got the lavender and maple essence, but not so much the blueberry. I also got a Parmesan pepper danish, which was decent- honestly it looked cool so I was intrigued haha. There are a lot of different types of seating options (darker/natural light, sofas, wooden benches, bar-type, regular tables) so ambiance is great. Service was fast & friendly. Lots of parking in the lot upfront. 9/10 would recommend!

Excellent cafe and nice to sit and enjoy the mountains…read moreService is very customer oriented and they have a variety of eats.

Super convenient coffee shop right next to Beech Mountain. They have quick grab and go breakfast…read morefoods including bagels, quiche, pastries. Their coffees are also pretty darn good - I always get their cold brew and my husband enjoys their drip coffees. They have a covered porch area as well as indoor seating. Service is quick and always friendly!

Delicious ice cream sandwich! I loved the double chocolate cookie and their ice cream was great…read more The girls working there were so sweet and fun!

Great place for a coffee, cookies or ice cream. Located on…read moreKing Street parking next to the shop. (If you go on the weekend the parking deck across the street is free parking) I had a peanut butter cookie it was really thin but had great flavor with peanut chunks. My husband got the oatmeal raisin cookie sandwich with vanilla ice cream. He liked it - there was so much ice cream I took some and made mine a sandwich- the ice cream was really creamy and good. Quiet inside good food reading or studying. Down side for people with disabilities- step to get in - the workers are super friendly I am sure they would bring the food out.