Higher Grounds Coffee Shoppe

We LOVE this coffee shop. The friendliest people and many times an owner is right there making our…read morecoffees. Delicious flavors and having many named after employees dogs makes it fun. Always a stop when we are in the area.

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.

Bar seating and workstations

Record Room

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Espresso News

4.1(126 reviews)

1.2 mi

Espresso News has fast service, great customer service, and delicious London Fog drinks! The staff…read moreare friendly, and everything is always quick and easy. Definitely recommend stopping by!

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!

Merch

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Drip Coffee Bar

4.4(13 reviews)

1.2 mi

This place is super cute and the staff is so sweet and helpful! Really great Chai and iced maple…read morelatte! Highly recommend!

Go here instead of 7 Brew. 183 coffee syrups are mid but beat Toranis any day. Recommend the…read morecappuccino over a latte.

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Hatchet Coffee

4.7(115 reviews)

1.5 mi

4.5/5. I stopped in and got a breakfast burrito and a decaf warm hug latte while on my way to a…read morehike. I saved the burrito for the summit, which proved to be an excellent decision! It was pretty filling and hearty and held up well - for my taste, it was missing something (maybe a sauce?), but I still enjoyed it. I'm usually a boring coffee drinker so the warm hug latte was a step outside my comfort zone, and I really enjoyed it. Loved that they accommodated my request for it to be less sweet. Really nice space inside too with plenty of seating and tables!

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...

Coffee selection

Morning Bun & Cafè Latte

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Talia Espresso Boone

4.5(25 reviews)

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.

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.

Front of Talia Espresso 444 W King St Boone NC 28607

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The Local Lion

4.1(168 reviews)

I came accidentally this place when I was looking for some coffee and I was not disappointed, they…read morehave a good selection of donuts and some good coffee, I got some iced Mocha and it was very good, i tried the orange glazed donut and it was delicious. Service was quick and prices are good, I definitely recommend this place. As always this is my personal opinion.

Second attempt at posting a review here. I seem to be having technical difficulties?…read moreLovely warm small and rustic. The coffee is good as are the donuts. I had a cinnamon one. They are more bready than Dunkin' and I think that's a good thing. Not too sweet either. The staff are friendly and there is a drive through.

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Cinnamon sugar donut

Mountain Dog Coffee

4.4(48 reviews)

7.1 mi

Really awesome coffee shop. Has. Try warm vibes, good coffee, a few sandwiches and breakfast items…read more Some merch and quick service, even when busy. Would highly recommend. We went there every day for breakfast and coffee to start the day. Has a cute little dog park attached with a covered patio and plenty of seating. Would 100% recommend if you're in the area.

Super awesome cafe/dog park! They were bumping last weekend and pumped drinks out like it was…read morenothing! We ordered the wooly worm (to die for), cinnamon bun (we died and went to heaven with this one!!) and a pumpkin spice bagel. The bagel was lacking flavor but the overall store atmosphere and staff were great. The merch was precious (candles, dog toys, house decor, etc). Plenty of parking, and indoor and outdoor seating available. Definitely will be returning when we are back in the area.

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Appalachia Cookie Co.

4.1(167 reviews)

1.6 mi

Dare I say these are THE BEST cookies I have ever had in my life. I was skeptical, even after…read morereading reviews because I tend to find people overhype things and I'm let down. There was no overhyping here, these are very appropriately hyped. We told ourselves all week we would stop in and try Appalachia Cookie Co. It wasn't until the last day of our vacation, post Grandfather Mountain hike, that we finally made it in to get a box to go. Oh, how I wish we had come a lot earlier in the week. First, I ordered a Toasted Marshmallow Iced Latte. I had a really good feeling about it once I saw all their coffee syrups are homemade in house. My feeling was correct. It was by far, the best coffee I'd had all week, and I had tried multiple places in the area by this point. I so wish I would've come by sooner! There are so many coffee combinations I would've loved to try. I don't think I've ever drank an iced coffee so fast. It really was that good. Then... the cookies. First, they all looked amazing. I really appreciate the way they have them displayed and labeled so you can properly assess before placing your order. I was so surprised to learn that they bake as ordered. So, be mindful you will have a wait, but I assure you that wait is well worth it. There were so many cookies we wanted to try, but we behaved and limited ourselves to just six. We chose the blueberry white chocolate oatmeal, cookies and cream, smores, frosted animal cookie, honey peanut butter, and a sugar. While they were all great, the Campfire Smores was a real stand out and by far my favorite! The worst part is that I live in Texas, and for now will only be able to dream about how good they were. I did see certain flavors can be ordered online for shipping though, so if I get desperate enough it's nice to know I can still get my fix from a thousand miles away!

I am torn about writing this review. The concept of hot fresh baked cookies, but waiting 15 minutes…read moremight be okay if the workers were paying attention and it was actually the 15 minutes predicted. The girl behind the counter last Friday was on her phone the entire time. While we waited for our cookies, there was one girl who came up after having waited 30 minutes because the front of house girl didn't get off her phone and go back into the kitchen to see her cookies were ready. Every other people in front of us had to ask if theirs was mere ready. After 20 minutes we finally ask about ours and they were ready but she just hadn't gone back to get them. The system between front of house and back of house needs work so someone is bring the ready cookies rather than front of house having to check on them. The other issues we had were with my husband's mocha. Either there was poor training that flavored coffees need the syrup stirred in to the espresso before adding the milk, or this worker was too careless and needs to be asked to pay more attention. All that being said the cookies were very delicious! We walked away ready to write off this place, but the cookies were in fact great. I appreciate having a vegan option and my husband's classic chocolate chip was great.

Chocolate peanut butter porter

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Noble Kava

4.8(13 reviews)

0.9 mi

Excellent service with friendly, helpful, knowledgeable staff. Relaxing peaceful and fun…read moreenvironment with a welcoming community. Fabulous kava and kratom! Best tasting out of all the kava bars I've been to. Affordable prices and high quality! I love the weekly events, trivia and open mic are my favorites. Great place to express yourself openly and to socialize.

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"!

French Press Coffee (coffee from Hatchet)

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Vicious Biscuit

4.3(152 reviews)

So good we ate there two days in a row bc we don't live anywhere near one. I made my own bowl with…read morefried chicken and scrambled egg over grits with white cheddar. Scully sauce is good but get it on the side bc it's a little too much in the amount that's used by the kitchen. Chicken biscuits are all excellent too. I liked the Hen Solo with a side of sauce even more than the pimento cheese one. The sweet hush puppies are good - they absorb a lot of oil in the frying, so proceed with caution, but they're excellent dipped in the various jams from the jam bar. Staff is friendly, place is clean, but pack patience bc it takes a long time to get the food. A+ breakfast food.

The Vicious Biscuit was a fantastic breakfast stop! We ordered the Vicious Biscuit, the shrimp and…read moregrits, and the Plain Ol' Biscuit, and every dish was delicious. The biscuits were fresh, buttery, and perfectly fluffy, and each meal was packed with flavor. The service was friendly, the atmosphere was welcoming, and everything came out quickly. If you're looking for a great breakfast spot, this is definitely worth a visit. We'd happily come back and highly recommend all three dishes!

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Short Stack

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Biscuit

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Shawn H.

15 years ago

Awesome place. Coffee always tastes great. The lounge area is very relaxing and the people are always nice and has a smile on their faces. MUCH better then going to the chain coffee shops . These people take the time to talk to you and see how your day is going. Never get the RUSHED feeling from anyone there. read more

Auden P.

5 years ago

I did a lot of writing and studying at this coffee shop when I went to app state, I loved the iced chai here. Very bright and open inside!

Andrew P.

13 years ago

Great Friendly place for awesome coffee and wonderful atmosphere !

Jared C.

10 years ago

Friendly service, decent coffee. Overall, a fine coffee shop!

Heather R.

Elite 23

113

6 years ago

Great coffee and location! Good Covid protocols!

Carly R.

11 years ago

Great espresso drinks and pastries.

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