This may be one of Statesville's best hidden gems…read more There is always plenty of seating. The lattes, matcha, and orange-cranberry pastries are amazing. Staff is always so friendly. You won't find this atmosphere in any coffee shop surrounded by a sea of asphalt. Lake Mountain doesn't have many pre-made drinks on the menu. You have to directly order what you want. If you didn't like the menu "latte" you ordered last time, then make sure to specify your order and choose what milk/flavors you want. My only gripe is that they charge for milk substitutes. I really hope this changes in the future.

Coffee and food were delicious and very reasonably priced! We ordered two of the seasonal drinks,…read morethe pumpkin pancake latte and witches brew. Pumpkin spice is such a common fall drink so it was nice to try something different. We also tried the chocolate chip muffin and chocolate cake, and both were amazing! If I went again, I think I might ask for them to be warmed up. They had many seating options on the first and second floor, with large tables for groups and smaller tables in a quieter area. They also had outdoor seating and it is located in a great area for walking.

Arrived here mid-day on a Sunday at the recommendation of a friend in the area. This shop is in an…read moreold building in downtown, and the layout and decor is just inviting and beautiful. I was greeted promptly by both the delectable selection and the woman running the shop. The truffles and fudge are first to greet you with tantalizing flavors and colors. Then on to the sky high cupcakes and cakes along with plenty of flavors of gelato. The do not miss part is the cheesecake variety on the end. The rest are an appetizer and the cheesecakes are the mouthwatering main. All of it pairs nicely with a variety of coffees, shakes, floats, and Italian sodas. I come into town one or two times a year to visit family and friends, and I usually have my favorite places picked out to visit while here. The Gondolier is now on my list of must visits!

Their main selling points are gelatos which I been told is hand made in house and also their pastry…read morewhich is also handmade. Pastry is usually what I get because I can save it for later. Not too sweet, body is solid and dense. They do cut the slices kinda small and charge a lot. But I think it is worth it once a while for a cheat day. Barista/cashier provide very good service every time

Rudest worker this morning on 11/6. Bearista glass cup dropped today. I got there at 3:30 in the…read moremorning to make sure I get this glass cup. Doors opened at 5am , right at 5am I walk in ask for the bear cup and she told me they don't have it and that them workers had boughten the glasses for themselves. Mind you there is 4 other people in line with me waiting for doors to open up at 5am to purchase this cup. I do not think it should be allowed for workers to purchase limited edition items first especially before the store is even open because it doesn't allow for guest to be able to purchase. And secondly she was just rude on top of it. Didn't welcome us guest in and just had attitude while talking.

There's a lot of construction going around the approach to the local business. However, if you take…read moreyour time, it's an easy find. Service was friendly atmosphere was very inviting. Enjoy the visit with my friend over some evolution juices. Would absolutely come here again! Lindy and Marley #TinyVanBigLife

You want to eat "Where the locals eat" then you'll be dining here with the locals at the Coffee…read moreHouse Waffle Shop. When we arrived at 8:30 Sunday morning, there were three Statesville police cars, two fire trucks and three rusty pickup trucks parked out front. That's about as local as it gets. Warmly welcomed and "seat yourself" so we took a booth on the side. A few minutes later, a waitress arrived with coffee cups got us started. Breakfast took about ten minutes and the open kitchen design allowed us to watch the flow of orders being given to the cooks and plates coming out. French Toast for Mrs. K. was light and fluffy, the sort of challah bread that makes it ideal. A ham and cheese omelet for me was nicely sized and nicely stuffed with toast. There's nothing wrong with the homestyle local cooking here. [Review 1778 of 2024 - 3698 in North Carolina - 22801 overall]

Fast service and decent food.pricing was fair.clean booths.we would eat here again hrs are 6am till…read more10pm not 24 hrs

Love this awesome little cafe so much. Went for my first time this week and they are amazing. The…read morefood tastes like breakfast from home. And the people are so nice and go above and beyond what is expected from a restaurant. I had the pancake and gravy biscuit. It was delicious. Loved every bit of it! We can't wait to go back and try again. This may become my stop for breakfast and lunch also!

I was in town visiting and I always try to find a place off the beaten path that isn't a chain…read more Bring in Sharpe's. When I arrived I saw tons of vehicles in the parking lot and found that to be promising. When I arrived, I immediately was sat down and asked for my drink. Soon after, I ordered my meal and it came out relatively quickly. Just good ole southern breakfast with a friendly staff. Reasonably priced and good! Will definitely be back!

I got a last minute invitation to a small house gathering, asked what I can bring and my host…read moresuggested a dish or dessert. I opted for the latter given time constraints, which led me to search out a bakery. Lo and behold, the first resulted in Karen's Cakes & Cafe Pharr. I perused the site late Friday night (9/1), impressed by what I had seen of the photos, which was an obvious display of someone with great cake design talents. I couldn't believe my luck at this being the first result and exhaustion led me to retire for the night. I awakened Saturday (9/2) morning and resumed my task by reading the reviews which ultimately led to a phone call. It was not a regular business day, but as luck would have it, I got to speaking with Karen herself; the first call was an inquiry to find out about placing orders. Karen informed me of what I can order and the call ended thereafter. I gave it some thought and called back a second time; this time placing my order for cinnamon rolls, which Karen stated, "everyone loves". The time arrived for pickup and I got the opportunity to be warmly greeted by Karen, her husband Mike, and my order. I absolutely loved our exchange of conversation. To my surprise, Karen had included a couple of treats; a slice of her iced blueberry lemon cake, a slice of red velvet cheesecake AND extras that were totally unexpected and only found out when we got home. Thank you!! Thank you!! At this point, I couldn't wait to get home and when I did, my daughter, who had accompanied me on the trip, opened up the containers with the cake slices and we dug right into our treats and let me tell you, they were mouth watering and deliciously flavorful AND we didn't stop there; we knew we had to sample the cinnamon rolls and Karen, you weren't kidding about those rolls. They were absolutely and delightfully soft with just the right amount of sweet. It was not long before we decided that this is where I would be ordering my birthday cake. I am now torn between the iced blueberry lemon and the coconut cream cake!! Though I think my daughter has already decided on the iced blueberry lemon. Overall, the reviews are exactly what I experienced; a delightful business owner who had charm and appeal, whose smile was infectiously warm and inviting, who knows her products, swears by her customers' satisfaction, and guarantees that you would love it AND love it we did!! These appear to be the characteristics that continue to make Karen's Cake & Cafe Pharr a successful business for over 30 years. Thank you Karen for the last minute accommodation given such short notice. It was a pleasure meeting you and getting the opportunity to experience your expertise!! See you in October!!

Karen made our wedding cake for us. We went for a tasting and loved every single bite we tried! She…read morewas a pleasure to work with, and she made sure we were happy throughout the entire process. She did everything we wanted her to do and fully met our expectations! The cake looked beautiful and tasted amazing. All of our guests told us how much they loved it!

Delicious food, crafted by a real chef. Excellent cocktail menu also. Huge beer selection. Sunday…read morebrunch is usually loud and crowded, otherwise fast and attentive service. They also offer outdoor seating.

Great food- everyone more than satisfied. Outdoor seating. Could use a better cup of coffee, but…read moreotherwise brilliant. Will return on my next trip through Statesville!

This is tucked inside Ingles Supermarket, so that is the only time I come here - when I'm shopping…read more No worries though, I get stellar service no matter what. Their little kiosk/booth is spotless and the workers are always polite and full of smiles. I've never had a bad drink here. Always made quickly and to perfection. I highly recommend stopping here for a treat while shopping.

This Starbucks is inside the Ingles Market. As such, they don't have a drive through but they do…read morehave the usual Starbucks products. I just needed a quick espresso for the road and they made it quickly and even put the right name on the cup! There is a cooler with the usual pastries and sandwiches. I'm not sure if it's everything Starbucks offers or maybe this is less because of the limited location. They do not have their own wifi here - they're on the Ingles network. [Review 13747 overall, 1068 of 2020, number 2522 in North Carolina.]