What a wonderful find! Don't be turned off by the overly commercial strip, this place is charming and serves good coffee and tea. Very nice indoor space including a really cute outdoor area. The coffee was really good and reasonably priced. The staff was energetic and nice. Their was free wifi, lots of workspace with electric outlets, and several intimate areas to talk. Overall gem, highly recommended! read more

Would have liked more food options but the service was awesome and coffee was really good. They have a creative coffee menu. Very much enjoyed that. Will go back. read more

Beautiful little cafe tucked into the heart of Cherokee, NC. Probably the best iced latte I've ever had! From the atmosphere, beautiful views in the back, and kind service at the coffee counter.. I'm so glad to have been able to stop by and try this place. Much love from Florida read more

My daughter and I stopped here during a spring break road trip, and both purchased hot espresso drinks; my daughter ordered a mocha latte and I got a (seasonal) "peeps latte." The employees were polite, the store was comfortable and cute, there is a gorgeous view out back and the drinks were delicious! I will definitely return next time I'm in the area. read more

I enjoy great coffee & try coffee shops everywhere I travel. I Love this coffee shop! I (and my family) have tried a variety of the specialty coffees from their menu and have NOT been disappointed! read more

Service was a touch slow albeit friendly enough. The atmosphere is clean and enjoyable. Relaxing environment nestled in a cute Indian resort town. The coffee was decent as well. Nothing to write home about but tantamount to Starbucks. When we visited the WiFi was non existent. There wasn't many people in the shop when we arrived either so it wasn't a bandwidth issue like the employees claimed. That said your there for the coffee not the free WiFi I suppose (although we needed to work). All in all a decent place but I'm not sure I'd go back. read more

Delicious fresh roasted coffee and a cute atmosphere! I was able to get non dairy milk in my coffee which is always a plus.

Dropped in to have a remote meeting, had a great dirty chai. The space is nice, with an interesting flow and nice outdoor seating. The service was very good. I was able to find a nice seat for my meeting and saw many locals supporting the establishment as well. Didn't try any food, seemed like some limited options and nothing really struck my fancy. Nice spot for some caffeine and relaxation! read more

We were going to be in town for the day, and so we looked up native-owner restaurants. This was at the top of our list and we're so glad it was. The different flavored drinks were really inventive and tasted great, and the lemon lavender scone was also really good. The environment is wonderful too; we aren't locals but this felt like a great place to hang out. I only wish we had more time in town to decide on a favorite drink. We'll definitely be back when we're in town again. read more

I have a small coffee roastery myself, and I'm picky about coffee. When I travel I seek out coffee roastery coffee shops because the coffee is always best and freshest there. I was visiting NC from TX and stopped by this place. I found great coffee, great service, great people. They actually asked how many shots I wanted in my macchiato and asked if I wanted it traditional or caramel. Many shops would just serve it weak and sweet like Starbucks. The coffee was fresh and properly extracted. My kids loved the hot chocolate. We will definitely patronize this place again next time we're in town. read more

Great coffee nice people liked it and would come back cool spot with summer concerts and brides and town stores close by

We're up in Cherokee for vacation and Qualla has been a daily stop at this point. We've had both the hot and iced coffees, and neither will disappoint. Very friendly baristas and great service. read more

Found this coffee shopping n our drive over to Cherokee from Bryson City! Great coffee shop! Had the Raven Mocker Latte which had blackberry syrup with chocolate! So delicious! Highly recommend!!! read more

I Love this spot! Relaxing atmosphere, comfy couches and seating with the option to sit outside. There is a wide selection of brews and creative baristas to make it just the way you like it! Escape to this little piece of heaven and enjoy every sip!!! read more

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Awesome place! Awesome service. Will definitely stop again the next time I'm in Cherokee!

Love their iced vanilla chai! We live in the Charlotte area and the very first thing I did when we got to Cherokee yesterday was stop to get my chai! By far the best chai I have ever had! Husband loves their iced coffees as well. read more

I really don't know about their coffee, but their Tropical Smoothie is manna from heaven.

Great coffee drinks and always awesome service! A nice place to chill and get some work done and they will also accommodate meetings if you reserve the space far enough ahead of time. read more

I purchased the white witch. It was delicious! The service was good. Friendly and welcoming atmosphere. Price was reasonable for a the product. read more

Solar panels, rivers, coffee and scone. My favorite place I found in WNC so far. People here are nice and there is a whole rainbow of people coming through. Yeah for diversity. read more

Unfriendly service coupled with just ok coffee makes for a sub par experience. Dude behind the counter near closing time on October 14 was aweful. read more

I decided to get a double shot peppermint cappuccino and it was horrible. Most of the cup was foam the peppermint settled at the bottom and was not even throughout, and luke warm. read more

When it's busy with the locals and not just tourists (on a weekday, nonetheless), you know it's something special. Watch for the specials on the board by the register, and enjoy! read more

HORRIBLY RUDE YOUNG LADIES THIS MORNING. They were 20 minutes late in opening. Asked to wait outside in the rain with 3 other people. No apologies or pleasantries when we came into order. Seemed irritated that they had to work. read more

Drove into shopping center, while walking around was enticed by aroma. Better than DD. Thanks for a good 2 cups!

Absolutely LOVE the coffee!! Clean place. Wonderful customer service! HIGHLY RECOMMEND!! Love the fact the coffee is organic and not filled with pesticides and garbage! read more

Fast, friendly service. Nice atmosphere and some interesting, delicious drinks! I had the black snake and it was wonderful!

This place is so cute and cozy, and their coffee is divine! There is also an outdoor area in the back that would be nice and relaxing in nice weather. It is a must-stop coffee shop if you are in the area! read more

Great espresso, atmosphere, and very cozy! I order the 13 moons latte. It was so yummy that I ordered it 3 times while in town. There's also a "take a book leave a book" area. Great place! read more

This place is absolutely amazing!!! We are from Ga , but when we go to the Cherokee North Carolina area we always stop and eat at Lucy in the rye . Service is amazing!!!! We always request (Dan) . The food is some of the best food quality I have experienced. We have been multiple times and every time has been superb!!! We would recommend this place to anyone ! read more

if you're a coffee lover- CHECK this place out. both my mother and i are somewhat coffee snobs and this place is absolutely amazing and their flavored coffee is unique and spectacular. we got the specials and they absolutely rocked it! read more

Drinks are yummy and the atmosphere is great. Id recommend coming here for a daily caffine boost or stopping in while doin the tourist thing around town. read more

Maybe it's good for coffee but not breakfast unless you want to eat a 2 day old burrito that you heat up yourself.

Beautiful location, delicious and original drinks. Great place to sit down and read a book.

Loved the coffee, really beautiful location. Highly recommended for anyone looking for a nice cup of coffee in the area and a place to relax for a couple hours. The river is right behind the cafe! read more

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This place is great. I work at a coffee shop in my hometown so I'm a little picky, and every time I'm in the area visiting family, I'll drive from 25 minutes away to get my coffee here. The First Fire is such a delicious, perfectly spicy drink. The whole family is hooked. Plus this place is Native owned, so it's a great place to spend your money while you're in the area. read more

Loved this place! Best spot for a great latte (the Worn Blanket was fab) and the vibe is very relaxed and welcoming. Go here!

I visited this coffee shop in the remote past but always ordered what I always order everywhere else - a double espresso because I do not usually like sweetened coffee. We revisited the shop for its location and ambiance during a recent trip to the area. I was first impressed with the intelligent and personable barista (red hair, I forgot to ask her name). I decided to order a Black Snake Cold latte out of the blue... it was amazing! It was smooth, not too overly sweet, and had the lingering flavor of blackberry. No chemical flavoring taste. I'm definitely making a detour to this place any time I am in the area. Now I want to try everything! read more

Excellent coffee choices and friendly staff. Relaxing environment. Beautiful setting next to the water.

Coffee was good. Worth the stop. Nice to get a real cup of coffee. Prices were good too. Staff was friendly and helpful.