I had a fantastic visit to Espresso News in Boone -- a classic mountain-town coffee shop with real personality 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. read more

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I highly recommend this place. I'm an out of towner and I came here with the intention of trying local 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! read more

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Espresso News is quaint little coffee shop in the back alley of Boone, hiding its face from the crowd this gem serves up some of the best coffee around! Well it started out on a whim after taking an exam early in the morning, I felt I needed something to celebrate with and coffee is that thing! After debating where to go for a long while I remembered hearing that Espresso News was a place to try and what do you know I ended up there. When I walked inside I felt as if I was transported to the 90s coffee house era with how it's designed (just how I like it)! The roasting equipment was next to the entrance which was cool to look at and even more interesting was the fact that they were using a LaCimbali like literally one of the best espresso machines on the market! I ordered a Cortado and it didn't disappoint! Delicious and worth it! If you're looking for something good and rewarding try Espresso News! read more

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Cute coffee shop in Boone. It is located in the back. Lots of locals seem to enjoy themselves here. Lounge vibes with outdoor seating. The service was great. I ordered a mocha with oat milk and could not ask for a better drink. Would come back again once in town! read more

While visiting Boone we needed coffee. A quick internet search revealed Espresso News was just steps away from the antique shop we had just finished exploring. Clearly it was meant to be. My almond milk latte was topped with some pretty impressive foam art and was delicious, but could have been a little hotter. My co-conspirator enjoyed her chai latte which was also beautifully adorned with a foamy flower. In addition to typical espresso bar offerings (coffees, espresso drinks, teas) they offer a variety of pastries including some vegan options. Pricing is pretty reasonable for a local coffee place in a retreat/skiing/mountain town, but I do wish they didn't charge extra for plant based milks. I always feel a little discriminated against when charged more for trying to make healthy nutritional and environmental choices. read more

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Pretty dingy, dirty bathrooms, subpar customer service and coffee was okay. Plenty of other coffee shops to try. I'd skip this one.

Very nice atmosphere but don't order anything with matcha. Need real matcha and a matcha whisk. I couldn't drink it. My sister's cappuccino was really good though! read more

Espresso News - matcha latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Boone, North Carolina

Tasty drinks and cool company! It's definitely a popular spot with heavy traffic, but there's seating downstairs, upstairs, and outside. Came by on a Sunday so we had free parking, otherwise you may need to plan on paying for a spot. Dulce de latte and spinach scone were both delicious. read more

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Espresso News is where it's at! A cute coffee shop tucked into a back street in downtown Boone, NC, with great coffee and pastries. And the prices are a bit lower than the average coffee shops I frequent! I needed to get some work done while visiting town, and was recommended to come here. It seems like a lot of students do the same because the tables were mostly full, but I managed to snag one. There was a small line and a short wait to get my drink, but it moved somewhat quickly. The staff were friendly and obviously working hard to get orders out. The lavender + almond milk latte I ordered was super tasty (bonus points for having a half caf option)! I decided to stop in the next day as well to try out the chai latte I'd heard lots of good things about--it was a good chai latte but I do think I prefer the coffee. I also tried a vegan apple pecan muffin which was pretty good--I have a feeling some of the other pastries might have been better, but I wanted to choose something that would compliment the chai. I have my eye on the dill and feta savory scone for next time! read more

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Such a cute small coffee shop! The staff is friendly and after a few returns remembered me and my order! Parking is a bit tight but a short walk from king street which has plenty of parking. Delicious coffee ground in house! read more

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What a delish cup of coffee! Just got your basic latte w/ almond milk and yummmmmmmmm! Service was great. They also have a somewhat rustic feel to the place. It's behind a avenue in a back parking lot. So very cute. read more

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All the pastries I've tried have been moist and good. Would order again. Always a line out the door when I go. The only downside is how long it takes to order. Line seems to move slowly. read more

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Cute college vibe. Seats are a little stiff but the coffee is some of the best in Boone. Parking is street , so not ideal but just prepare for that. It's tucked away in the courtyard where the Footsloggers and Rock Climbing is. You have to hunt a bit but it's worth it. It's a repeat place for me. read more

Coffee was just okay. Nothing special. Prices were very reasonable, however! The location was a bit hard to find with Google Maps but the bathrooms were clean. read more

Stopped by this cafe in Boone on our way home and it's great! Fast service, and excellent coffee- located right downtown. Very trendy place to get your day started in the mountains! read more

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I stopped here the other day as I was headed out of Boone. I've been trying to limit my coffee intake recently so I ordered the seasonal special Peppermint Chai latte. I also ordered the orange poppyseed muffin, that happened to be vegan. The chai was delicious - the perfect amount of spice and creaminess. The muffin on the other hand was bomb. I'm not sure if they made it in house, but it was super moist and did not crumble. The staff was nice and welcoming. Side note- Due to COVID you currently you can not sit inside. They have 2-3 tables outside, so treat Espresso News as a grab and go place right now... read more

Espresso News - Orange poppyseed vegan muffin. Delicious. - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Boone, North Carolina

Small local coffee shop tucked away near downtown Boone! A little "hole in the wall" and due to COVID-19, seating area inside is blocked off. Barista is super nice. Coffee isn't bad! I had their medium roast and it had a rich flavor and was smooth. Great pick-me-up when you wanna grab a coffee and go. Prices are good and cheaper than other coffee shops. read more

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My favorite place in Boone. I pass Enews on the way to class and have made myself a regular. To tourists: this isn't a Starbucks where you're going to get you're sugar milk... and enews is quite urban and not as gentrified as many other places in town. If you want real coffee/espresso, this is the absolute best place you can go. I highly recommend the cheddar scones and the banana bread. They will change your life. The employees have gotten to know me, and when I walk in they will start making my order for me. If you plan to dine in, I highly recommend asking for a cup for here instead of getting a plastic cup to go. It's an easy way to be sustainable. The overall aesthetic is very Boone-esque. I really like the comfort and warmth that comes once you walk in. It's not industrialized with sharp edges. It's a very causal place that makes acclimating very easy. read more

Delicious latte and iced coffee; super sweet staff, wonderful ambience. The perfect coffee shop!!

Not bad for the area. I like the vibe in there, used to go when I was an App State student, and it still is one of the better options in boone. The scone was great too:) read more

Eclectic and overall cool coffee shop in an old Ford Motors building. This place is like a little hidden gem we stumbled upon during our recent trip to Boone and we're made multiple trips there already. The staff seems pleasant and the espresso drinks are delicious. read more

Just go here. E-News is a staple in Boone, right in the heart of downtown and in perfect access for App State students and employees. The lines can be rather long and wait slow (especially during pandemic), and sometimes ordering can be overwhelming (for me anyway) due to all of the options, but they make some damn good coffee and drinks. I have friends who would come here literally every single morning, rain or shine. Durning non-COVID times, the place seats several on their two stories. It can be cramped and crowded but it makes the atmosphere all the more fun. This place reminds me of a hipster dive bar but for coffee lovers. Haha. Love ya ENews!!! read more

This little coffee shop in Boone is adorable! It's a little hard to find as it's behind the busy street and kind looks like an a dead end area but it's okay your GPS is not fooling you!! My Bf and I came here to try there cappuccino and their drip coffee! Both were delicious and the drip coffee was only 1.75 which I though was SUPER cheap for a really hipster coffee shop!! I was very impressed by the service and over all genuine attitude I received from the place. I went on Easter so it was a little empty but I heard on most days it's really packed. I would totally come get a cup of joe here and take a walk in the city! I loved it! read more

Cool little college town coffee shop. I tried to come here a years ago and it was packed but thanks to the pandemic I was able to get in and out with no issues. The vegan banana nut bread was delicious and the coffee was great. Also need to mention the staff was very friendly. read more

Awesome spot for a cup of Joe! Great prices too, way better than your typical chain. Hip vibe, nice place to sit and chill.

Love this cute little spot in Boone! In the BeforeTimes it was a great place to get some work done in a lovely atmosphere. Now, it's still a cute place to grab your coffee to go. read more

Since there is no option for zero or negative stars, I have to settle for a one-star review. They don't deserve it. Pro tip: When there are six people lined up for coffee, it's a good idea to stop playing with the money at the cash register and acknowledge your customers. Is it so hard to say," Hi folks. We'll be with you in a moment?" The last time we were here it was pouring rain. At night. We were told to stand outside and drink our coffees. I'll bet in a former life -- when this was a tractor dealership -- they understood friendly customer service. That concept is lost here these days. read more

Great quiet tucked away shop! Thanks for the yummy matcha and great service amid a pandemic! read more

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Bravissimo Devin! Talk about "getting it right"! Grazie mille for working your magic in creating a superb cappuccino that served as a brilliant preface for my departure for Rome. It's heartening to know that excellent coffee at Espresso News will be in epic Boone following my return to the states. read more

Awesome coffee shop tucked behind king street. We went there 5 days of our 7 day trip and had a very consistent experience regardless of who was making our drinks. Service was fast, coffee was great and their baked goods were yummy too. read more

It takes a little bit of searching to find this coffee shop but it is well worth it. As we were told there is nearly always a line out the door and for good reason. The baked goods, the coffee , the amazing staff and a very nice owner who has created what i can only say is as close as you will come to a hopping west coast vibe in the small mountain town. This is truly a marvelous wonder that Exuberates everything good a local coffee shop should be. You can tell in just minutes you have found "THE SPOT" to be in if you want to have your day made better just by being there. I truly hope this marvelous gym is here for many many years to come. Congrats on such a amazing buisness. read more

An ASU alum recommended I check out Espresso News when I'd be in Boone, and then another ASU alum wanted to meet my friend and I there for coffee. So apparently, alums dig it! There's not much parking but we were able to snag a spot on the street since it was still early. I ordered a coffee (medium Bali) which I liked though not being a coffee person, can't say too much about that. They had a lot of vegan pastry offerings if that's your thing. The clientele seemed to be mostly students and some older residents; the small space filled up quickly. It looked like there was an upstairs but I didn't check it out. I felt like a supercool undergrad, hanging out at Espresso News. read more

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I've been to a lot of coffee places. Daughter ordered a drink. They didn't make it right. That was okay somewhat. I dropped it on the way out as I didn't put the lid on tight. Any other place would have remade the drink. They wouldn't. I just think they should have. But whatever read more

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Drinks are unique and delicious-espresso tonic is the best I've had (and that's my go to drink). Ambiance is very fun-love the art-o-matic machine and the fun artwork upstairs. Really a great hidden-ish spot for students right off of campus. One thing that can be tough is the parking but that's not their fault it's just a location thing- also the public parking is like a 30 second walk away. Really one of my favorite coffee shops in Boone and in general. read more

What I expect for east coast coffee. Decided to try local instead of Starbucks near our hotel. I ordered an iced white chocolate americano with cream on top. Can't get much simpler than that. But then he used hot water added into the americano instead of just cool tap water before adding the coffee shots and added cream in the hot water. Then very little ice on top which melted in no time at all. And there was no white chocolate noticeable. It was basically watered down coffee with some cream in it. TL;DR- wait in line for Starbucks. read more

my favorite coffee shop in all of boone !!! the staff are so kind and fun to talk to. the atmosphere is always wonderful and it's truly a safe space. their drinks always hit the spot. i love espresso news ! read more

Espresso News is a great local coffee shop that's beloved by many locals. Before the pandemic, it had lots of seating upstairs and some downstairs making it an ideal hang out spot or just to find a chair to study and work. Now, there's no seating available, but the coffee and great service is still worth the visit. Definitely recommend. read more

Ok so here's the deal. The coffee is real good. Gorgeous even. When they roast the beans, it's basically heaven on earth. Plus they serve Black Scottie Chai. In my opinion it's the best chai on the market and for that Espresso News clearly shows that they know a thing or two. I've been coming here for YEARS. Which brings me to my next topic. Cleanliness. Come on folks. This speaker in the picture, it was the exact same dust and grime covering it in 2009 when I lived in Boone as it is in 2022 when I cam for a visit. Who's the inspector who gave them a 97? They getting kickbacks for good sanitation scores? Are they taking home a sack of beans after each inspection? Free lattes? What's the deal here? Obviously the 12 year old dust doesn't stop me from getting my caffeine fix. Addiction is a funny thing. I also have never gotten sick from their coffee so maybe that's why I'll keep showing up. But should this review inspire a deep clean, then I've done something good. read more

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Small & dingy. Wait staff were very unfriendly & confusing. Couldn't order unless I was masked, whilst other customers sitting 2 feet away we're unmasked. (Makes no sense) Overall vibe of this coffee shop was unsanitary. Not to mention being bombarded with the stinch of trash both upon entering & leaving. If you like back alley trashy coffee, this is the place for you. read more

A little hard to find? Maybe. Hard to find your way back? Not in a million years. Do yourself a favor and take a seat at Espresso News. If you've ever been to a coffee shop that roasts their own beans, you know the trade-off that you're walking into: clothes that smell like coffee for the rest of the day, in exchange for some of the freshest brew you'll ever get. Coffee not really your thing? How about a bowl of hot soup? How about a bowl of fresh, local, hearty soup on a snowy Boone day? No? Are you sure you're human? Oh, you haven't been to Boone in January yet. You still seriously need to taste this soup, no matter how hot it is. They have a different flavor each day, and I've hardly seen the same one twice in the months that I've been eating it. Yes, that's a very good thing, but MAN, I want some of those bowls to come back for round two! Oh, did I mention there's a bar upstairs? If it's anything like what EN already has going on, it'll be a chill place to share a (different type of) brew for locals & tourists alike. But don't expect your typical college scene at this bar. None of that beer -flavored water you'd see at a frat party, they serve a small selection of good craft beer and wine. And with a name like "Low" and the fact that they only play LPs for their house soundtrack, come here if you want a relaxing drink with a few friends. I also hear they have some more desserts and a mean cheese plate upstairs. Do yourself a favor and make it to Espresso News & Low wine bar, ASAP. read more

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