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.

Talia Espresso Boone has the best coffee! I'm so glad to have high quality, great tasting espresso…read morefrom small business owners available here in Boone, NC. Such a cute little cafe right off of king street. Their coffee is one of a kind, not bitter or over roasted The barista that made our coffees super friendly. We had complicated orders and he made everything just perfect . Plenty of street parking available.

Quaint little espresso shop in downtown Boone. We stopped in…read morebecause of the name...Talia. A favorite of mine. The barista greets everyone as they arrive, and asked what fun things they did today. I had the Christmas Morning Micho (decaf) as if was late in the afternoon Delicious. My husband had the Cup of Sweetness (decaf) too. Definitely check this place out if you are in Boone.

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.

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.

One of my new favorite places in the Boone area when I go. There is no shortage of coffee shops in…read morethe Boone/ Blowing Rock area but Mountain Dog offers a little more than average - a dog park and much more. There are small freezers with Sheppard's pie's and other pies as well as cakes and biscuits. The food is a little pricey but they are all hefty meals. The coffee selection is a honest selection of a typical coffee shop but there is a special menu that is separate from the main "traditional" menu. The special menu is a compilation of special drinks (dog inspired). We tried the goldendoodle which was golden milk with chai and it was really good. The staff was quick and helpful and fun to talk with. This place is highly recommended!

Cute little corner place down the road from our cabin. They have a convenient drive thru as well…read more Good coffee. Love the variations of flavors. Their cinnamon roll is absolutely divine!

Oh my gooodnessssss!! My family and I are cookie fanatics and we have tried cookies from all over-…read moreand these cookies might be the very best I've ever had! They have a nice variety of flavors and they are baked fresh to order. The store is very a aesthetically pleasing. The decor and ambiance are beautiful. Service was also very friendly and helpful. The girl helped explain the different options and was patient while we debated all the amazing choices! I was unable to take any pictures of our cookies because my family and I devoured them the second the box hit the table! Hahaha. The cookies take about 15 minutes to be ready, so just be prepared to wait. Trust me, it's worth the wait!!

There are a lot of large cookie type shops out there and they always get it very very wrong…read more Appalachia is the exception. Brought my family in and we got 8 cookies to share over a weekend. The cheesecake cookie may be one of my favorite things ever, chewy and spiced perfectly, their ferrero rocher one has deep chocolate flavor. Family loved the chocolate chip, sugar and animal cracker flavor. Highly recommend. When we were in our way out of Boone heading back home we stopped and grabbed another 6. I also should add that ordering ahead will save you about 20 mins.

What a great little spot! Staff is super friendly and educated on what they're brewing and selling…read more Definitely a cozy spot to hangout or get some work done - reminds me of the coffee shop in "Friends"!

Amazing drinks and service!!!! Def recommend chatting with the bartenders, especially Caleb! Open…read moremics are always super fun and a great environment to chill out at.