I have been wanting to try a banana pudding latte since I first heard about them recently. I…read morethought the concept sounded a little weird, but when I saw it on the special menu here, I had to go for it. I was NOT disappointed! The banana flavor was spot on, like a true banana. Not like the typical artificial banana flavoring you'd find in a candy. It was sweetened just enough and topped with little vanilla wafer pieces. We were only inside for a short period of time, but this was a really cute place with comfy seating and a calm, quiet vibe. Staff were friendly and efficient. The only thing that could have made my drink better would have been more ice, but then I would have less of my delicious beverage, so I can't really complain.

Great spot! I dropped in here with a few friends when we were heading out of the woods due to…read moreIsaias, and Dripolator was the only place open. Boy were they busy! Thankfully they have a parking lot so there's lots of parking available just outside. I was surprised it was so small for how busy it is (and inevitably always is, being in a tourist town)... the seating is cozy, but not plentiful. There didn't seem to be nearly enough chairs for the number of tables. There was plenty of space for a line of about 10 people which is good because it stayed that way for the 35-40min we were there. Friends and I ordered off the seasonal menu - the Ron Weasley was a popular order with chocolate, ginger and orange peel added to a latte. One of my GF friends was delighted to have an almond coffee cake and GF muffin. The croissants were nice, though not made of the pastry dough you'd expect - they were not at all flaky. Still, options were available for savory as well as sweet and everyone left with a fully belly and caffeinated. Mission accomplished!

We were recommended to come here from a friend back at home. We stopped in for some coffee and a…read moresweet treat before we walked around Black Mountain. We got their seasonal 'Smores Latte' iced and it was delicious. We also shared their 'Peach Rooibos Croissant' and it was so flavorful and delicious. The croissant had filling on the inside. It was light and fluffy. It was definitely enough to share between two people. The cafe had plenty of indoor and outdoor seating. They had a variety of board games one can play. The one negative was that I didn't see a wheelchair ramp to get in and out of the coffee shop. It made getting in and out difficult with a stroller.

Recess Coffee & Baked Goods was one of our favorite stops on the trip. I had the egg, bacon, and…read morecheese croissant, and it was so fresh, buttery, flaky, and delicious. The latte was excellent too, and the latte art was a nice touch. Before we left, I grabbed a twice-baked almond croissant, and it was just as good. Everything tasted incredibly fresh, and you can really tell they put a lot of care into their baked goods. The shop has a cozy, welcoming atmosphere inside, and there's also a great outdoor seating area if you're bringing your dog. I'd definitely recommend stopping by if you're in the area.

Love this place the donuts are delicious, I think I've tried every flavor, including the gluten…read morefree holes. The staff is so nice, very quick even when busy. Very friendly and welcoming space, love the benches to sit on while I wait for my donuts.

Awesome Food and even better owner! Happy they sell out…read morepretty much every hour of every day! Gluten free and vegan options aplenty (flavors of GF donut holes made with cake batter)...the donut holes are fire

The bartenders were fantastic. Great cocktails, great service, pleasant ambiance. One of the best…read morelocal spots.

Need a break from all the fun stores? Stop at this beautiful and yummy bar/coffee shop tucked away…read morein downtown Black Mountain. So many options to order! Lattes, chai tea, wine, mimosas, cocktails, beer! They even have specials! Wednesdays is $5 wine glasses. Thursday's is $3 lattes. Sundays have $5 mimosas. My friend ordered an iced chai tea with oat milk and said it's the best chai tea she's EVER had. I ordered a glass of the sauv blanc, as recommended by the bartender and it was delish crisp and delightful. Perfect for an intensely warm day!

We try to stop by this shop whenever we are in town. This is a great place to shop for a gift or…read morebuy something for yourself. There's a cafe inside serving coffee and sweet treats. Book lovers rejoice - a wide selection of popular books, journals and children's books. Along with some comfy spots to pull up a seat and read. Upstairs is a great selection of children's books, puzzles, toys, plushies (including the popular Jellycats) and games. Enewton jewelry was also available when we visited.

If I was writing this review after my first visit it would be a 5 all the way. Staff was very nice…read moreand helpful, even if I caught her mid snack she was still willing to walk around to help me find the "just right" book. Great selection of titles and organized beautifully. Upstairs has an expansive kids area with toys, books and Jellycats. I had such a great experience the first time, I went back the next day. This time however, I asked a question and kind worker needed help so she found another employee to ask and THAT employee was dismissive to both the original employee and myself. Maybe she was having a bad day, but if that was my only experience with the shop, I wouldn't return.

Nice family-owned shop. Very pleasant and helpful staff. Their coffee was delicious and I had their…read moreFrench toast sandwich which was phenomenal. Wish I lived closer to come here more often. Will definitely stop there again when passing through.

Great coffee and tea options. The food and pastries are second to none! Incredible. Anna who…read moreworks here was so nice and helpful. She went the extra mile! This is a great place to hang out, meet, or just relax and read. My whole family loves this place.

Everything was so, so good!!! We sat in the wine cellar and Luna was our server. She was super…read moreknowledgeable and answered all the questions we had. We started with the bread service. Delicious. Next was the cheese board, we were warned that it was a large serving, and while it had a lot of variety, I don't think it was massive based on other cheese boards we had. We split the Korean chicken and skirt steak. Both were exceptional!! When we're back in the area, we'll definitely plan to visit multiple times during our trip. My only complaint was how tightly packed seats are in the cellar. The table directly behind us was sat a few minutes after we were and the guests were VERY loud, so it was hard to hear each other in the small space. Not a knock on P&P, just people not being able to read a room and realize they were disturbing guests around them.

We came here for brunch during our day trip to Black Mountain, North Carolina. Here is what we…read morethought. Atmosphere: The Pure and Proper is located inside a beautiful building. It is simply decorated on the inside and outside of the space. They have an upstairs and downstairs outdoor seating area. They also have indoor seating upstairs and downstairs. It looked like they have a little grab and go bakery / coffee spot inside. Service: The service was great. All the people we met were so friendly and helpful. The place was very clean and well maintained. Food: We were blown away by the food. I was amazed by what we ordered. My husband had their 'Monte Cristo' sandwich and LOVED it. He said it was the best sandwich he's ever had. I had their 'Catfish & Grits' which were delicious. It was packed with so much flavor. I loved the pickled onions that came on top of the dish. The catfish and grits dish hit all the tasting notes. It was sweet, savory, and a little sour with the pickled onions. I LOVED it. We will definitely be back during our trip in North Carolina. We've been to several Michelin star and recommended restaurants and Pure & Proper should be on the list!

Ice cream and balconies overlooking the waterfall from the dam. What's not to like? Hubby needs a…read morechocolate-free flavor to avoid migraine headaches and there's usually a few to choose from. I just go with the mint chocolate chip, because why mess with perfection.

I really love the Tennessee Twister wrap and the waffle fries. I love the paper cups for ketchup!…read moreThe ice cream is really delicious! The key lime pie flavor is great - I think it's even better than an actual key lime pie. I've only been visiting Montreat for a few years, so I never experienced the "previous" versions of "The Huck." I love the views and the seating options in the current cafe. The service can be slightly delayed at the lunchtime rush, but they are very good at keeping up with the rush. And our food was always very fresh.

This place is the one I dream about!!!! 10/10 warm welcoming atmosphere, cozy vibes, kid friendly,…read moreand the drinks were absolutely stellar. Loved the kid menu!! Wish we lived closer! Bought merch and beans and many drinks. Thank you short sleeves!

Fifteen of us stopped here on our way out of town. One of our men had looked up coffee shops on…read moreline and found this place. There's both inside and outside seating here at this very interesting shop. The menu was larger than I expected with lots of coffee, tea, hot chocolate , sweet and-savory food items to choose from. I got a homemade watermelon and lemonade slushee that was small but wonderful and very refreshing. One star dedicated due to the small size for the big price. Most got some form of coffee, both hot and iced. I heard a few sat one coffee was much better hot than cold, but not being a coffee drinker I can't remember which one it was. The hot drinks I saw had cute designs on top such as hearts and faces. This added to the fun of drinking the coffee. We will probably stop here again when we come through.

A clean and bright coffee and cafe shop next to a super thrift shop…read more I got a hot chocolate and it was reasonably priced and very good. The young lady working was fast and friendly. Most of my group got coffee and loved it so much they went to buy some ! The menu has both breakfast and lunch options . Some outdoor seating and plenty of indoor dining. All of the proceeds go to the nearby children's home. I will return! I will return!

Very good, cozy cafe situated next to Mountain Home Thrift Store, where all the proceeds go to the…read moreBlack Mountain Children's Home. Plenty of indoor and outdoor seating, fresh sandwiches and baked goods to choose from, and a delicious latte selection. I went with an iced matcha with lavender and a chicken salad sandwich on sourdough (delish!). The couches in the corner were so comfy and the artwork was stunning. Can't wait to return and thrift some more!