We discovered a jam as we're going from North Carolina to Ohio on US 421. Formally a church…read moreconverted to a a very comfortable coffee shop. Staff is friendly, products are good. Recommend this place

Located on the back roads, but worth the find. Good selection of drinks. Great place to spend some…read moretime. Has internet for work or social media.

As we passed through the historic town of Bristol Virginia, we were craving a sweet treat for…read morebreakfast. And blackbird bakery was amazing! I had a raspberry jelly doughnut, and my husband had a huge croissant that he and the woman who waited on us agreed, croissants as good as they are in Italy! and that's big praise. Coffee was delicious and hot and if you're a tea drinker, they offer Harney & son and teabags delicious. If we come back that this way, that'll definitely be our breakfast stop.

Bristol, Va. This bakery was our go to place for breakfast…read moreduring our week in Bristol. At first I was skeptical because of the long line that didn't seem to be moving. As it turns out there are a couple of ladies who really know how to run the show here. The line does move along efficiently and the lead lady communicates with the staff quite efficiently. There is also another lady who is a wizard of the espresso machine, it is a good thing they have her. On our first day there she came in late and this other lady took FOREVER to make our lattes, which turned out weak and milky. On follow up visits the wizard swiftly prepared our caffeinated beverages with great skill. The bean they use here has a good flavor but the espresso lacks boldness. The end product is just not rich enough, but it will do. The quiches are excellent, we always went with bacon Swiss or Loraine. They are a good size with a nice flakey crust, The granola yogurt parfaits are pretty good, the granola has a nice crunch to it. The yogurt was a bit sweet, it may be Chobani, but it went very well with the extra cup of berries you can purchase on the side. These berries by the way were fresh and beautiful. All the cookies we tried were great. They make a perfect affogato here, very addicting. I'm not sure if it's on the menu, but ask and you shall receive. The ice cream here is of a great quality, very creamy. The lemon berry tarts are way too sweet, they missed the boat on this one. I could not eat more than half of one. They did give us 15% off on the tarts because they were a couple days old. The candied pecans look good but the nuts are a bit rancid. All that sugar can't hide that.

Great coffee shop with a welcoming atmosphere and friendly staff. They offer an impressive…read moreselection of hot breakfasts and pastries. My son and wife enjoyed their cinnamon rolls so much they didn't want to share, so I can't comment on those, but the quiche I had was excellent. Highly recommend!

Delicious food and awesome service! One of my favorites is the grinder sub! Perfect for a quick…read morebite or to hangout on Main Street and enjoy the town!

So if you're in pinch and need to grab something this place will suffice. Food is about average,…read morenothing special. Fries are soggy, sandwiches are kinda bland, and it's self service for most part. While in a historic old building this experience was less than memorable.

Had a sandwich there while on vacation . Enjoyed the food that was…read more priced very reasonable. Loved the old hardware looking store inside decor. Will definitely return. Leonard Downes

We came in close to closing for a quick snack. Reclaimed older home with a lot of local art-…read morereminded me of restaurants in Charleston. The coffee we had was very good- latte and flat white. They had run out of cold brew. Cinnamon bun was very sweet but good. The gluten free brownie was ok and chocolate chip cookie was airy (interesting) and enjoyed. If we had more time would have liked to have a full lunch.

Great little restaurant with delicious food and a cute, relaxing atmosphere! We had never been here…read morebefore and decided to give it a try. The food was definitely the highlight, and I'll be back to try some of the other menu items. The service, however, could use a little improvement. Our server took a while to come over, and there were several moments where she seemed unsure about the menu. The sign at the door and the menu both said to ask about the grilled cheese of the day. When I asked, she responded in a very perplexed tone, "Umm, I think it's..." -- which was a little surprising since it was already 1 p.m. When she told me what it was, I realized it had meat. I even said, "Oh darn, it has meat on it," since I'm vegetarian, and she just replied, "Yeah." I noticed later that the menu says many items can be modified for vegan and gluten-free diets, so it would have been nice if she had mentioned that the grilled cheese could potentially be customized. I also asked what the soup was, and again she had to stop and think before saying, "I believe it's..." The name/description was unusual, so when we asked her to repeat it, she didn't really explain what it was. I'm still not entirely sure what the soup actually was. I was a server for years, and I completely understand not knowing every little thing, but knowing the daily specials and being able to describe them is pretty important. There was also some confusion about the breakfast menu. I was surprised to learn that grits are available after 11 a.m. on Saturdays. I asked if breakfast was served all day and specifically mentioned that I knew gravy and grits weren't available after 11 based on the menu. She then told me that on Saturdays they are available, which seems like something that could probably be clarified on the menu. Overall, the service wasn't bad, it just felt like it was lacking a little energy and attentiveness. We were never offered or given a refill on our sodas either. That said, the food was DELICIOUS, and the atmosphere is really cute and relaxing. I definitely plan to come back and try more of the menu. Hopefully the service was just an off day, because this little restaurant has a lot going for it!

This was a fabulous local pub with a limited but impeccable tapas menu! This turned out to be our…read morefavorite overall experience AND meal of our vacation. The atmosphere was laidback and friendly, and the owner came by to chat with us, only to discover her parents live in a city less than an hour from us in Texas! We ordered all four varieties of bruschetta (2 pieces each of classic tomato & burrata, chorizo & manchego, pesto & roasted red bell peppers, and fig & apple), Korean meatballs, and a miso caramel cheesecake. In retrospect, we would have replaced the chorizo for one of the other options (you choose your own two or four flavors), as the chorizo was tough. The other three, though, were top notch full of flavor, the Korean meatballs a perfect savory/sweet balance, and that cheesecake was unmatched! The server/bartender was friendly and helpful as well. We also purchased adorable Whistlepig Pub hoodies. Don't sleep on this super cute and original pub on your next trip to the Beech!

Great place! Two Wonderful bartenders were our host the two nights we were in Beech Mountain for…read moreThe Land of Oz festival, 9/11 & 9/12. Be sure to check it out when you're in Beech Mountain !

I was in Abingdon for a workshop last summer and had time every evening afterwards to do a little…read moreexploring. Abingdon is a little town with a lot of fast food outlets and doesn't exactly have a vibrant cafe society or third spaces for people living outside of the nuclear family unit constellation. So I was delighted to find this little cafe/ bookshop (The Book Cellar) which even has a tiny garden as well where you can get a cuppa tea, browse the books, sit down and maybe just get some writing done or just collect your thoughts. Folks were very friendly and I had no problems here whatsoever. It's small, very cozy but for little Abingdon, it's just right. I was so happy to find this corner of Abingdon. I may come back to Abingdon in the future for other workshops and if I do, I sure hope this little shop and cafe are still here.

Great Coffee, able to make my mocha, sweet and delicious as requested. Local art on the walls for…read moresale which I absolutely loved.

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!

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.

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!