Tucked into the mountains of West Virginia in the small ski town of Thomas, TipTop Coffee feels…read morelike the kind of place you hope to stumble upon while wandering Appalachian back roads. The town itself has that perfect mountain-arts vibe--historic brick buildings, quiet streets, and a steady flow of hikers, skiers, and road-trippers--and TipTop fits right into that rhythm. The shop is cozy and unpretentious, the kind of café where the warmth from the espresso machine and the conversations around the room cut through the mountain chill. It feels local in the best way--welcoming without trying too hard. But the real highlight is the coffee. The cup I had was excellent: clean, balanced, and clearly prepared by people who care about the craft. It had the kind of clarity and sweetness that stands out, especially when you're used to road-trip coffee stops that are just "good enough." This was genuinely memorable. If you're passing through the Canaan Valley / Blackwater Falls area or chasing powder at Timberline or Canaan Valley Resort, TipTop Coffee is absolutely worth the stop. It's proof that even in a small Appalachian ski town, you can still find a cup that would hold its own in much bigger coffee cities. A mountain gem.

Nothing but great service, coffee and food every time we've been here. Plain and simple.read more

We ordered two Americanos. One was surprisingly good. The other tasted terrible. How'd that happen?…read moreWho knows. Baked goods were terribly sweet...not edible for us...straight into trash after one bite. The internet did not work and there is no seating in the shop. The two women working there seemed overwhelmed and unhappy...we didn't feel welcome there. Seems like the typical WV vibe. Why even bother opening a coffee shop?

Stopped on the way home from Timberline - wanted to support the small town of Davis…read more Cute, cozy place for pastries and coffee - muffins were huge. Friendly service, good drink selection.

The atmosphere was more exceptional than Thomas due to the decor it looks amazing! The Dirty Chai…read morewas delicious as well!

I frequently visit tip top as it's a quiet place to study and the coffee is and scones are high…read morequality. A little over priced but still very tasty. However there are some things that are off about this place. Firstly whenever I order a coffee they'll give it to me in a random cup. Sometimes a mug, others a paper cup and even a glass cup. Not necessarily bad just odd. What is odd though is the employees reaction to not getting tips. They will give you nasty looks and lower quality service for not tipping on a 5 dollar coffee. I have one friend who was even made fun of. They will go as far as making fun of him for being gay when he isn't just for not tipping. I like supporting small businesses but the customer service needs work here.

First, this may be the best cappuccino I have had in my life. The staff were friendly, acknowledge,…read moreand even with a packed place, they got our order right and delivered within five minutes. It was a Saturday morning, so it's crowded because deep Creek is a vacation spot but on a slow day this is a cute nostalgic coffee shop that I would totally sit in and work for an hour and enjoy a cappuccino again.

Stopped in for some lattes. Both were really good! Mine had maple cinnamon and toffee. Definitely…read moreon the sweeter side so next time I'd probably get it with less syrup. Overall both were really good and the service was excellent! They also have some fun gluten free desserts which is really nice to see. Overall I really liked this place and would definitely be back!

The Crossing Coffee Bar sits right in the heart of Elkins and has the kind of warm, small-town café…read moreatmosphere that makes you want to like it the moment you walk in. The shop itself is inviting, and the two girls working behind the counter were genuinely sweet and welcoming. Their hospitality gave the place an immediate charm and made the experience pleasant on a personal level. Unfortunately, the coffee didn't quite match the warmth of the service. I ordered a flat white, but what came out was much closer to a poorly made cappuccino. The milk texture and ratios were off, and the drink lacked the smooth integration and balance you expect from a proper flat white. There were several basic preparation issues that suggested the baristas may not have had much training in espresso technique. That said, the friendliness of the staff goes a long way, and places like this often improve quickly with a little more focus on coffee fundamentals. With better training and attention to the craft, The Crossing Coffee Bar could easily grow into a solid stop for Elkins locals and travelers alike. Right now, it's a welcoming café with kind people behind the counter--just a step behind where it could be on the coffee itself.

Tip Top was closed - Coffee was something similar to Starbucks so there's plenty of options for…read moreeveryone. They had other ice cream and snack options and wandering the store portion was fun while waiting for coffee. The staff are very kind and friendly which makes it feel very homey.

This is a nice clean, comfortable hotel with a funky vibe. You park outside your room. The bed was…read morecomfortable. The bathroom is nice and the shower has good pressure. They give you ear plugs in the room but I never heard my neighbors. The front desk is in the bar area. Everyone is welcoming and friendly. Bonus that you get 2 free drink tokens during your stay. Enjoyed my Old Fashioned and dessert. I would stay here again on my visits to Davis.

THIS IS TRULY TRAGIC. Holy crap, the difference an owner can…read moremake here... Full disclosure, this place has broken my heart and as a patron that has spent well over $10k here in the last several years I'm at a loss for words. I met my partner at the Billy - yeah that still happens - and its gutting and egregious to see such feckless owners swoop into this lovely Appalachian business and run this with the care one would expect from a a Wayfair adorned short-term rental. Yes, the bones are still good here, but the superficial facade of community runs as deep as the chipping yellow paint on the "Billy Arrow" outside. The new Billy, in my deeply storied opinion on West Virginia history, sees right through the propped-up idea of "community" and it equates to the long history of outside interest here in the Mountain State that saw countless greedy men move in to extract and exploit the resources of the good people of Tucker County. The good people of West Virginia. I see it everyday and its no more true then than it is now with the Billy Motel and Ish Kitchen. You can almost smell the lack of community awareness and grasp with every high priced pour of el Toro cocktails. Its sickening to see my favorite establishment in this state now owned buy careless ownership that at one hand talk about community, but stab their "own" in the back. Its not community focused. Big time. One would think an owner in a town of 600ish with about 15-20 potential employees that would work service would respect the roots laid out by those here. Those that came before. But, I digress, because as the former states, its all about making as much money as one can and screwing over the locals when one does swoop in as an out of state interest. Its so, so sad. I will no longer be spending a dime here and have canceled all future bookings as I had planned about $2k worth of lodging this Spring through Fall for work and leisure that brings me here from Fayetteville all the time. I am not saying its a bad spot and the locals there are doing their best, but just know this place is coal-baron full on and if they care so much about the community they so share I would love to see them put their money where their mouth is. But, as a native West Virginian, and if you know anything about the state, we all know that will not happen. Montani Semper Liberi (for the DC/AZ folks, that means Mountaineers are Always free )

Almost Heaven is a quite popular baked goods, coffee, and pie/cake shop. I understand that the…read moredemand for the goods is high and the staff may be shorthanded, so I'm taking that into consideration. Trying to keep up with everything is challenging with low staff. The aesthetic of the edifice is alluring enough, and they do a great job with decorations. You're met with the sight of coffees, croissants, cheesecakes, and other goods that look very promising. However, what Almost Heaven does well with visuals, they lack in quality of food, which, as a restaurant, shouldn't be neglected. Regarding the former, the upkeep and cleanliness of the inside could certainly be improved. There were fruit flies in the display shelves and in the air, some dusty spider webs on the hanging lights above, and there were noticeable crumbs on the floors/tables. Again, I understand that there may not be enough staff, but the sight of fruit flies on the cookies and cheesecakes is off-putting. Regarding the food, there is a wide selection of sweets, from milkshakes, smoothies, cookies, cannolis, cheesecakes, and others. There's also paninis, melts, and other sandwiches with breakfast and lunch varieties. I have tried the Mountain Mama and the Breakfast Melt Croissant; the former was actually quite good but the latter was nothing special. I've tried the hot chocolate, several different cookies, a slice of the classic cheesecake, and the seasonal pumpkin pecan caramel pie. Unfortunately, I wouldn't order any of these again. Everything was too forward with sweetness. I get that desserts are supposed to be sweet, but it was almost as if the whipped cream was store-bought and that there was far too much sugar in the stale chocolate chip cookie. I'm not sure how long the desserts are kept in the displays, but it seems that it's too long. Lastly, wait times can take a while. I once ordered only a panini and waited 18 minutes for it to come out, and the pretzel bun was burnt. Ordering a coffee or other drink doesn't seem to have long wait times, however, so it's possible that the staff was prioritizing easier orders. Still, if the sandwich is "premade" as one of the employees mentioned, then 18 mins is too long to wait for one thing. Overall, if I could give 2.5 stars, I would, but I'll round up because I haven't tried the entire menu. Certainly a lot of room for improvement for AHD. The price for the quality of food is very mismatched, and unless they get better ingredients and have fresher goods, then I'll have to skip out of visiting the bakery again.

I've been here many times over the years and I've never had anything that wasn't good…read more Their lattes are top notch! I stopped in recently with my daughter and her boyfriend to grab a sandwich for me and açaí bowls for them. I initially wanted a sandwich that I was informed they were out of so I opted for the Avocado Sunrise and I'm kinda glad the other sandwich was not available because it was excellent. The employees here aren't always very friendly or welcoming and could definitely improve their customer service skills, but I try to never judge people for who they are because who knows what's going on in their lives, but I'd say you'd get a lot more repeat new customers if that was corrected and if they leave their attitudes and/or problems at home. The atmosphere is cool as it's located in an old building that was remodeled years ago and they did an excellent job of keeping all of its charm and glory. I highly recommend that you try all of their deserts, but tbh with you anything you get you'll be glad you did. Enjoy :)

Stopped by Expresso Alley and tried a few drinks -- they were all great!…read more The Irish Cream was amazing, the Brown Sugar was perfect, and both the Pistachio and Toasted Marshmallow flavors were really good too. Service was fast and friendly. I'll definitely be back again tomorrow! Update: Great experience again at Expresso Alley! I went back again today and got the cutest bucket of coffee along with an adorable shamrock cup. I tried the Irish cream, toffee nut, and brown sugar coffees, and all of them were amazing. The flavors were rich and perfectly balanced. Everything was made quickly and the presentation was so fun. Definitely a place I'll keep coming back to!

Cute drive through drink spot! They have so many different kinds of drinks from Italian soda to…read morecold brew. The service was great. The ladies at the window on both days I went were super kind and helpful. The cold brew was a bit watered down for me, but that's just preference. I would definitely try their other drinks.

No stars. Was ignored for 25 minutes. Seated out on the deck. Another family was there before us…read moreand still was not acknowledged or waited on. They were going to walk out also. Inside was not busy. Will not go there again

If you want to eat local, this is the place. Sweet people who are ready to strike up a conversation…read moreand homemade pizza dough with amazing combinations. I will be coming back to enjoy the patio in the back during the summer!