Rare Bird Emporium

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Im visiting town and my friends brought me here for a morning coffee before a hike. What a cute spot. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Friendly staff, cozy atmosphere with seating areas indoor and out, and lots of unique flavor combinations to choose from.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] They have hot and cold drinks plus frozen ones, too. read more

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Gina A.

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Super cute cafe and retail space. They are very well known for their mini donuts. They come in many flavors. Don't leave without these gems of deliciousness. They serve them in orders of three. We ordered an Americano and a regular coffee. Both were good. They also have muffins and bagels. There are tables for you to sit and have your coffee/snacks. There is a rather large retail space that has everything you could imagine. It's a great place to stroll while sipping coffee. This would be a fantastic place to pick something up as a gift for someone or for yourself. Prices seem reasonable. The staff were very friendly and welcoming. They do have a drive thru for coffee as well. read more

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Ricky B.

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Awesome little coffee shop highly recommend in Murphy, North Carolina just a few minutes off the main highway. read more

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Jennifer L.

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What a great find!! I was looking for coffee as we were driving through town and decided to stop in here. The coffee and donuts were delicious! [[HIGHLIGHT]]But what was fun was the store. They had so many unique fun items to look at.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] After we were done looking at everything we sat down at the tables and enjoyed coffee and donuts. They have a wide variety of coffees and flavorings. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Definitely a cool place to stop in.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

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Lakie F.

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super sweet and helpful baristas and amazing coffee! love the coconut latte! the doughnuts don't stand out to me BUT the coffee and vibes is where it's at. it's great! read more

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Carpe Diem J.

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First time and what a delightful experience! We ordered frozen coffees - they were delicious! Staff was super friendly. The store has many fascinating gifts to peruse...we definitely shall return! read more

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I can't say enough good things about this shop. For starters, we grabbed a coffee and then looked around and shopped for local crafts. The coffee choices were plentiful and it was delicious. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The shop, itself, was really neat.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] The service was very friendly. I will definitely come back here ! read more

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[[HIGHLIGHT]]Super cool place![[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] You can get a delicious cup of coffee and an amazing, unique gift for someone at the same time. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Love the cool areas set aside for enjoying your cup of Java![[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Very nice staff... we will definitely be back here again when in the area. read more

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John B.

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It was just a brief stop in, though I would have stopped on Sunday for longer had they been open on Sunday. They had a few baked goods remaining at the end of the day, and I sampled some miniature donuts with powdered sugar that made for a nice snack. The store itself was pretty, though I am not the sort who would be likely to buy their non-food items (though never say never). They had a drive-through for morning, and I suspect it would be worth coming in for a beverage. read more

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Liz M.

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What a fabulous find! Not only was the coffee amazing but [[HIGHLIGHT]]the atmosphere and people were warm and welcoming[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]]. Donuts not to be missed. read more

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Chris C.

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Good coffee, good donuts. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Setting is a cool little store as well, so not a 5 star, but still awful nice, and will definitely be back![[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

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Michael M.

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[[HIGHLIGHT]]Awesome spot.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Great coffee and solid cinnamon sugar donuts. My new Go To coffee shop

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Craig F.

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We love this cool emporium and their delicious coffees. We always prefer finding independent shops over the chains, and this cozy spot fits the bill. And try the delicious mini donuts with your coffee! read more

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John L.

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Spent the night in Murphy and the folks at my hotel recommended Rare Bird for coffee. My first impression was very positive as I was greeted by very friendly staff. They offer lots of great coffee drinks and have baked goods too. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The Emporium is very cool too![[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

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Jack B.

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I really enjoy this coffee shop. The coffee was made just as I requested. I had the veggie quiche for breakfast. It was not the absolute best. I plan to try another one on my next visit. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The atmosphere is relaxing and unique.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] All of the staff I encountered were friendly and helpful. Looking forward to my next visit. read more

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Tami C.

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Oh my Gosh the best little hidden secret in Murphy. Family owned coffee shop country store. Just makes you happy to walk in. Iced coffee is delicious and I had the iced tea with flavor. They make their own mini donuts yum Must stop in read more

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Sarah M.

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What a cool new stop in Murphy. This combination coffee shop/antique store/ gift store has some amazing cool items in it. We shopped and bought some really cool items. This part of the store I would give 5 stars. The coffee shop is where I would give less stars. Our coffee was decent. They did not seem to have any traditional drip coffee available. (Which is what I really wanted) I had a latte and partner had a rare bird mocha. This is where we were confused. The menu had no description of the items. We assumed a mocha would be mocha, not Carmel. He hates carmel. *see picture* The drink was good but it not what he wanted or expected for a mocha drink. We tried some of the donuts. We thought they were a bit expensive for the size and quality. They charge $1 extra for toppings. We were disappointed they charged extra because that seemed excessive and normally topping on donuts are not "extra". This was also the ONLY food item they offer. My partner isn't a huge donut fan and would have rather had a crossiant or muffin. We both would have liked a fruit bowl or something similar. Maybe even a breakfast sandwich. Overall, this place was a neat stop but not a breakfast stop. I hope they add more to the menu and we will check back in a few months. read more

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Debbie G.

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Went for donuts and coffee. Best donuts! Good service and [[HIGHLIGHT]]nice atmosphere[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]]. Will be back.

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Deborah P.

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Awesome place to stop! So glad I helped this one and found it on our travels! We stopped for coffee and found the sweetest shopping place! Lots of local goodies it was like a Christmas bazaar we definitely supported local by how much we bought! The donuts were delish, the powered ones better than cinnamon! We grabbed a coffee, bio break and shopping- my kinda stop! Loved it! Wish I would have grabbed more pics inside but grabbed this quick pic they offer drive through too! Only draw back is only one bathroom. But we waited and made it work! Super precious place to stop!! read more

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Allan R.

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Found on trip from Greenville, SC to Knoxville,TN. Lovely little store, the coffee is really good and the donuts are fantastic. 100% will stop again next trip through Murphy, NC. read more

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Penny B.

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What a great little hidden gem. Friendly people, lots of space to sit, and some of the cutest little items. Definitely worth the drive.

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Lynne M.

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Delicious coffee, donuts, & muffins! Loved all the items on the ship side. Cute, local items. We will definitely be back!

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Candi S.

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A Rare find anywhere, but located in Murphy NC this emporium combines delicious coffee, teas ,custom home made donuts, muffins & bagels, etc with Internet cafe & an eclectic selection of gifts, cards, and other things you could probably do without but can't resist. The owner, Kate, has hired a staff always ready with a welcoming smile, which only adds to the wonderful relaxing atmosphere both inside & out. Drive up service is available but do take some time to enjoy the store. You will not be sorry. Love the calming background music and the little touches that make your experience so special. The Rare Bird Emporium begs you to sit, relax, and stay a while. Don't want to sit at the tables in the front - wander to the back of store where cozy sofas & chairs with a selection of books create a homey place to unwind and escape. Not to be missed - enjoy read more

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Angela R.

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Found it first day in town and have returned every day since. The doughnuts are fabulous and machine was having an issue so had a toasted bagel which was fresh and tasty. Had a latte first day and it was delicious and today tried the hot chocolate and it was delicious as well. The drive through is convenient and lady was very pleasant. Am here for two weeks and will definitely be back read more

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Anna G.

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This was such a great find! We were up early on our vacation to the area and decided to stop in and get some coffee. We ended up leaving with a lot more than that. The staff were SO friendly and helpful. They helped with any questions that we had about the menu. The donuts and coffee were amazing. The gift shop is extremely cute and they have a lot of interesting finds in there. I highly recommend checking this place out. read more

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Debi B.

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What a great place to stop ! Great bakery, loved the donuts and took bagels home. The frozen Chai latte was to die far!! Cute boutique store also. Thanks Kate!! read more

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Kate T.

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Lesley M.

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Cute hidden gem in Murphy. Great coffee and great mini donuts! Don't miss out on this, if in the area.

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Lola S.

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So excited to find this place. I needed a cowork space and this place is perfect for that. There are even quiet nooks in the back with plush leather seats and natural lighting. Good "fancy" coffee (snacks were limited but might have been because of how late in the day it was), nice staff, features goods from local artisans (yeah, some mass produced stuff from China too but it's clearly marked). I only wish they were open in the evening so we could hit the trails in the day and study/work at night for a few hours. read more

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Grover R.

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For Schitt's Creek watchers -- it's like Rose Apothecary. Absolutely adorable store. It has so much fun stuff and a lot of local foods and crafts. And the owner was very nice. Well worth a visit read more

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Jane S.

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Just a special little coffee cafe with very unique and beautiful items to purchase for a special friend or family member or yourself!!!! Love this place and their donuts and coffee are simply delicious. read more

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Very cute coffee and donut store with a huge selection of cute gifts! The cute mini donuts are awesome! Definitely worth the stop!

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Heather H.

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Great coffee spot with really cool merchandise. I always walk out with something extra!

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Kate T.

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Carie M.

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We had lattes which were pretty good. This is a shop with coffee. No gluten free items to eat so do not go there hungry if you have a gluten allergy. Shop is cute, lots of local art. Not a lot of seating so was pretty busy and in spite of that we enjoyed it overall. read more

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Great coffee and cute little boutique shopping. Enjoyed the friendly employees as well. Will be a regular stop on our way to the mountains.

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Cute local coffee and gift shop. It was fun to explore the store and sip my oak milk cafe latte. We got the cinnamon donuts and they were tasty as well! I decided on a locally made mug as my purchase -- so glad we stopped in! read more

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Lisa T.

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Drove by this place a few times while on vacation and decided to get up early and come in! This place did not disappoint. Great coffee and they even had milk subs like oat and coconut which was amazing! I had the iced Rare Bird Mocha and my boyfriend had a hot Caffe Mocha, and he kept talking about how it's one of the best coffees he's ever had. The place also has a gift/antique shop and it was so aesthetically pleasing and has so many cute options to take home. We will definitely be back before we leave town! read more

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Jennifer P.

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I cannot say enough good about this place. As a business owner, I won't to say their customer service is great! I come over from Hayesville to get their frozen mocha with extra espresso. The drink size made me extremely happy as it is not a "small" large . You get your money's worth and the flavor is amazing!!!!!!! I will definitely keep making the trip for this read more

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Harper M.

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It's a great place to drink coffee, shop, meet with friends, and even get some work done.

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IN LOVE WITH THIS PLACE!! super cute and really good vibes, everyone is so sweet and the coffee shop is amazing!! i love how peaceful and calming it is here, 10/10 and definitely my new comfort place :)) read more

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We love this place!!!! We come every time we are up here at our place. Homemade local bagels and mini donuts. Great coffee. Atmosphere can't be beat. Eclectic gift shop, local artists, is a wonderful add. Love to walk and shop while sipping my coffee. read more

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680 Andrews Rd
Murphy, NC 28906
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(828) 557-0030
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What time does Rare Bird Emporium open?

Rare Bird Emporium opens at 7:00 AM on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday.

What time does Rare Bird Emporium close?

Rare Bird Emporium closes at 5:00 PM on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday.Rare Bird Emporium is closed on Sunday.

Mon-Sat 7:00 AM - 5:00 PMSun Closed

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Does Rare Bird Emporium take credit cards?

Yes, Rare Bird Emporium takes credit cards.

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Does Rare Bird Emporium have catering options?

Yes, Rare Bird Emporium does have catering options.

Does Rare Bird Emporium have a drive thru?

Yes, Rare Bird Emporium has a drive thru.

Outdoor Amenities

Does Rare Bird Emporium have bike parking?

Yes, Rare Bird Emporium has bike parking.

Does Rare Bird Emporium have outdoor seating?

Yes, Rare Bird Emporium has outdoor seating options.

Does Rare Bird Emporium have parking?

Yes, Rare Bird Emporium has parking options.

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Is Rare Bird Emporium wheelchair accessible?

Yes, Rare Bird Emporium is wheelchair accessible.

Does Rare Bird Emporium have free WiFi?

Yes, Rare Bird Emporium has free WiFi.

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Starbucks

A Starbucks inside a grocery store that isn't Target? I haven't seen these since living in South…read moreFlorida. Well, enter Starbucks in Ingles Market, a chain found in North Carolina. This Starbucks is like any other. It just happens to be inside a grocery store. We went in, I paid on my app, and my friend and I sipped on pumpkin spice lattes while we sat down and waited for everyone else in our party. Have to say I do believe this is the only Starbucks in the small city, so just something to think about.

My drink was made by a very lovely worker named Isabell. She was very polite and makes a pretty…read moreslay drink. I had a peppermint mocha frappeccino, I'd highly recommend.

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Buzzed Brew Coffeehouse

(1 review)

373.4 mi

Adorable new place located right in downtown Murphy! I had their signature latte and an everything…read morebagel - both were delicious. The latte had a strong espresso taste and wasn't overly sweet. I came right before closing and the owner took his time to welcome and introduce me to his cafe. The theme of the cafe is cute and uplifting - I certainly expect to be back!

Crafted Dough

4.9

(30 reviews)

1.0 mi

This was the cutest little donut and coffee shop (in downtown Murphy, NC) we have seen, and we go…read moreto A LOT of coffee shops! The owner was there and extremely friendly and helpful. We actually learned they have ties to Tampa, where we are from. He gave us suggestions on some places to visit AND suggested donuts to try. We had the raspberry filled, apple fritter, lemon filled and chocolate frosted with sprinkles. Their filled flavors were soooo good and the fritter was amazing. Definitely a place to stop at and spend a little time, and we hope to come back before our trip is through.

I just stopped in for a coffee and a donut . I got a very good coffee and a cronut that was the…read morebest I have ever had . The atmosphere is excellent very friendly staff and absolutely spotless . I highly recommend to anyone that would like a fantastic donut or coffee

Just starting my work day off right with coffee and a donut. Love the decor here!

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Volt Nutrition

(2 reviews)

0.6 mi

My husband and I love this place!!! Their drinks are so good and they have amazing staff. We…read morehaven't found anything here that we didn't like.

My favorite loaded tea place in the area. I have been hooked since my first visit. Great service!read more

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Grizzley Bear Restaurant

3.9

(43 reviews)

1.9 mi

The food was excellent and home made. Service was excellent for a husband and wife duo running it…read more Prices were equivalent to a fast food restaurant, so pretty reasonable but the experience is significantly better. The owners are very nice and match the quality of food with their energy. Get the cinnamon roll and the cold brew!

We visited the restaurant on July 3 2026. We around 8:30 am was set around 9am took 15 min. for…read moreorder to be took, at 10:00 am we ask how much longer it would be on our order and the so called owner said he check , he said about 15 more mins. We ask what was taking so long and his exact words were this is not a fast food restuarant if you want that go to waffle house and dont let the door hit you in the ass. All i heard the whole time i was in there was how busy they stay and how he was selling the business to open up another restaurant by the lake. If THAT IS HOW HE TREATS PEOPLE GOOD LUCK and by the way your always busy because the same people are in there waiting on their damn food, the same people spends 2 hrs. in there waiting to be waited on and served. Also wiping sweat of his forehead and bringing food out , no gloves being used and the cooks smoking in the back kitchen.

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Anyone notice the quality of the meat, especially beef has declined drastically the past few…read moremonths? I noticed the other day that they're also not labeling the meat with the country of origin which they seemed so proud of previously. Sent an email to corporate asking a few questions and got a canned "AI" type response, I've since emailed back TWICE asking for clarifications on the labeling and crickets! I've spent lot's of $ at the Murphy Ingles in particular over the years and shopped several times a week there & they seem to be in decline overall. Time to find a new place to shop it seems!

Extremely Pricey... like they r Union stores up north... Aldis in blairsville is Definitely the…read morebest option

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Julie's Place

I love this restaurant so much!!! The servers were so nice and kind and had great humor. Food…read moretasted amazing and everything was clean. Music was playing and the around the walls and ceiling was amazing art . Definitely 5 stars

Oh man, where do I start. I took my husband here, because we…read morehadn't tried it before. When we walked in, we waited to be seated, we were standing close to the cash register and kitchen area. As we waited we listed to one of the staff complaining that wasn't a great sign. As we were being seated, we noticed all the cute decor! Someone took a lot of time to make the place look so cute! The waitress was super attentive! Hubby ordered the special, a Meatball sandwich and I ordered a salad with fried chicken tenders... I had to cheat a little bit. That Fried Chicken was calling my name! The food came out after a little bit of a wait. I completely understand because the chicken was fresh. But my poor hubby got a mess of a sandwich. It appears they made the sandwich and it sat while the chicken cooked. It was a soppy soggy mess. The bread was drenched and completely mush. He said the French Fries weren't much better. I asked him if he could eat just the meatballs and he picked up them each up with a fork and each and everyone of them were completely black on one side. Totally burned. Boy I felt bad because my chicken was delicious! This is the reason I added two stars. We went to pay, my husband leaving his hot mess in his plate. The owner was at the cash register, I found this out because she answered the phone while checking us out (stating her name was Julie). She was in such a mood, she was rude to the person on the phone placing an orderIn fact she was even rude to us, she scared the bjesus out of me....so we didn't say a word. I sure didn't want to complain and start an altercation . Hubby will never go back. He was not happy at all. I might go back, maybe with a friend and hope next time is better ‍ Possibly everyone was having a bad day? It was not crowded when we dined, as it was around 2:30pm. We thought this would be an asset, but we were wrong. Here is hoping it was an off day for them. Dine at your own risk my friends. Stay away from soggy sandwiches! Go for the fried chicken

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Valley River Brewery

We were traveling Tennessee home was going to go to Bear Water brewery. As we were traveling I…read morecalled them they don't do their on beers anymore. I looked we were 15 minutes from Valley River Brewery. My wife doesn't drink so food is a much. We came here. The staff was fantastic. I loved their beers. As a home brewer for 30 years (my dog is named Simcoe after a hop) i may be a little picky but i didn't find one beer i didn't like. I was very impressed. The food was amazing. Their desert we didn't need was amazing. When we travel back from Tennessee to South Carolina we have found a new brewery we will stop at. I wish they had a place we could eat with our puppy. But its find we will be back. Staff and customers were very friendly

We stopped by to check out their beer selection and food. The beer selection was tasty if you like…read morecraft beer. The food was amazing! A lot of homemade food with tons of flavor. They also have homemade desserts. We got the cheeseburgers, Philly cheesesteak, and kids pizza, and gyro. Everyone was very pleased with what they got. The sauce on the gyro was one of the best sauces. The Philly cheesesteak was perfectly done and full of seasoning. The hamburgers were thick and almost hard to eat because of the size lol! The staff was friendly. We ended up with a pie to go, which everyone said was very good.

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Royal Waffle King

Exactly what you expect from a true breakfast joint. Friendly people and delicious food all for a…read morereasonable price. Shoutout to Kayla for being a fabulous server. Coffee was great. Ordered scrambled eggs, sausage, hash browns, biscuit and side of gravy and potions were large. Also ordered a waffle (delicious), scrambled eggs, sausage. Do not leave this place without a biscuit. Just like Granny made. They even have apple butter. This is an old time diner vibe and everything about it is just so good.

Came in on a Sunday afternoon and were seated right away. Our server was really nice and friendly…read more It can get pretty noisy with the small space. We got our food pretty quickly. Because of the name I thought it would be different from Waffle House and with the parking lot so packed but to be honest it was exactly like Waffle House but with a different name because the seats, shape of the restaurant and how everything was done (food) is exactly like Waffle House.

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(3 reviews)

1.0 mi

I call this store an Aladdin's Cave. It is full of treasures of every kind and you can lose…read moreyourself exploring. Plus--and this is a HUGE plus--the people are some of the nicest folks you'd ever want to meet. I love going here just to visit with them.

Great store lots of unique items.Located in beautiful historic Murphy NC…read more A must see destination.Be prepared to stay a while this shop is a city block long.Staff are friendly and a pleasure to talk to.

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4.8

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1.0 mi

Love the location and outdoor seating of this brewery. The beer selection was just ok. We didn't…read morefind one that we loved. We did order nachos from the food truck. They were just ok. The staff was super nice.

Such a nice place. Fun ambience. Loved this Tropical Pineapple Cider. Nice staff. I will…read moredefinitely be back.

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Dallas A.

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2 years ago

Such a neat spot in Murphy! I love the coffee, and I usually add the cinnamon sugar donut trio! Then I love sipping my coffee as I explore all the neat merchandise that they have! My go-to is a simple hazelnut latte and it has never disappointed me! read more

John H.

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4 years ago

Stopped if for a coffee today. Friendly and fast service and a pleasant place to enjoy it. Will be back.

John R.

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5 years ago

Excellent staff and fantastic coffee/food. What more can you ask for?!

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We ended up wandering into Das Kaffee House as we were exploring Blue Ridge. A different coffee…read moreshop was recommended to us first by a local, but honestly we liked it here so much more! We ordered an egg nog latte and a hot chocolate. Absolutely loved both! I ended up seeking out a location closer to where we were staying the next day because I couldn't stop thinking about how good the egg nog latte was. I only wish we had more time in this town, so I could've tried one of everything off the menu! I travel often, so I feel qualified to say this is one of the best coffee shops I've been to.

I love this coffee shop, and it's a must-do for me whenever I'm in Blue Ridge (the Ellijay location…read moreis also delicious). I'm not a big coffee drinker, but I think their caramel frappe is delicious, and my bestie likes the chai tea latte. It's a cute little hole in the wall - I like the fresh flowers and the little window seat that's perfect for people watching. The service is always pleasant, and the cashier this morning (6/21/26) was very friendly.

Mountain Mama's Coffee

4.5

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The food tasted very good and it was fresh. The service is one of my favorite parts because I was…read moreserved as soon as I walked in and the workers were polite. The ambiance is top tier.

Incredible staff and service. Menu is always well thought out and caters to every kind of coffee…read moredrinker. Definitely a destination shop and an absolute must in the area.

The Folk Collaborative

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This store has it all! From delicious fresh food, to teas/coffees, plants and herbs, and spices…read more We bought some pastries and the turkey wrap. I cannot say enough about the pastries. Fresh and delicious. The pies are phenomenal. The crust is cooked perfectly. The turkey wrap was perfectly done as well. We could have gone back for more, but we had self control.

This was a cool and cute spot for us to visit on the stop for the Blue Ridge Scenic Railway…read more Certainly a good spot and maybe the best spot to get tea or coffee. Highly recommend.

Cabin Coffee

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Great food. It is a walk-up counter, and they call your name when the food is ready. Great…read moreatmosphere.

"To me, the smell of fresh-made coffee is one of the greatest inventions."…read more Hugh Jackman Walking into Cabin Coffee I was immediately greeted with the most delicious coffee smell, followed by a warm welcome from the associate at the counter. I am not really into all the foo-foo coffee drinks, so I picked up my plain cup of dark roast and found a seat outside to take in both the coffee and the bustle of downtown Blairsville on Thanksgiving weekend. Decorated in mountain chic style, Cabin Coffee is a cute, happening shop with some great outdoor seating. If you love people watching and coffee, you have found your spot.

Better Together Donut & Coffee House

4.9

(19 reviews)

Cutest little shop, delicious coffee, very helpful barista! Will definitely visit againread more

Better Together Coffee Underground is a sweet little coffee house in the back corner of an…read moreAppalachian strip-mall. If that didn't sound appealing, Hayesville is in itself the weird back corner of the Appalachian mountains, so don't be too hard on them. My Fiancé and I popped in to get some work done on vacation, and wound up spending most of the time befriending the wonderful barista behind the counter, who gave us drip coffee refills and free donuts from yesterday ("Yesterday's treasures"). I haven't Yelp reviewed in a second, but the Fiancé insisted I support this business. Better Together is in good hands with a 4.9, but I'll happily bump them up even further.

Morning Fog Coffee & Eats

4.9

(35 reviews)

This is my absolute favorite coffee spot in Andrews, NC!…read moreJust tried a new drink called "Carrot Cake Latte" OMGOSH! It has to be my new favorite! I got it hot, because of the cool mornings here in the valley. It paired great with the Orange cranberry Scone! Of course I got it warmed! It was so moist and yummy, no butter needed there! I talked to the owners daughter and she told me the bakers arrive at 3:00-4:00 am so everything is fresh each day! My friend got a breakfast sandwich with bacon, egg, cheese on a fresh made bagel! There was a chipotle aioli on the sandwich that made it over the top! I had to have a bite, just to tell everyone about it! Shhh! I might have snuck an extra bite! So SO YUMMY! The decor in the shop is so coffee chic.. loved it! Super comfy chairs and tables if you need to work. Outside plenty of tables and comfy arm chairs. They even have a fire pit for those chilly mountain days! Don't want to leave the kids out? No worries! They have a play ground! They even have a little stage area... I will be watching for some live eclectic coffee house music... hoping that will be soon!Please do not miss Morning Fog Coffee and Eats! It's a great place to treat yourself and your tummy!

This place was an oasis on our foggy, rainy drive from NC to GA. The atmosphere when you walk in is…read moreinviting. Lots of people visiting, doing work and studying. Everything from the patios to the fireside seating to the bathrooms are well-appointed. Now for the food! We split the Hiker burger with a side of fries. My husband got an orange-cranberry scone. I ordered a cold brew with almond milk to go. All were excellent! The hamburger aioli has a bite to it, which was a treat since we love hot food. This stop made our day! Thank you to the owners for this incredible oasis.

Expedition Joe Coffee

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Love this place. Great coffee. Fun place to visit. We primarily purchase coffee beans which are…read moreroasted daily.

Zen & Juice

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Amazing little juice and smoothie bar (also has a few delicious food items) in Blue Ridge, a nice…read morehealthy alternative to several (no doubt also delicious) BBQ joints. It's just a small counter at which you order, but don't let the minimal storefront fool you - the quality is excellent. I had the Ganesha Toast, i.e. toasted organic sourdough with house made whipped feta (yum!), cherry tomatoes, and topped with basil and a lavendar balsamic drizzle. Spouse got the Warrior Wrap, a wheat tortilla housing a cacophany of flavors that marry so well together - lime cilantro quinoa, black beans, roasted sweet potato, jalepenos (yes this wrap has a kick!), mixed greens, and a house made avocado sauce. Forgive my picture of the two on a paper plate (the veggie crisps came with the wrap). Not pictured but equally delish were my "Almond Joyous" smoothie, and "Energy" smoothies. By no means inexpensive but smoothies of this caliber (with such quality base ingredients) rarely are - you get what you pay for. These are worth the price of admission imho. They also have a plethora of juices, more smoothie choices, specials (on the board outside), acai bowls, salads, and some other toasts and wraps. Looks like they have a sister location in nearby Ellijay as well. Their mantra is food is medicine, and there is so much to that philosophy. Highly recommended.

For breakfast my husband and I DoorDashed and order here. I am thankful to have some healthy…read morebreakfast options. We split the avocado toast. It was good but maybe a bit heavy on the garlic (if there is such a thing). It is rather small for $10. We also got each of the bowls. The yogi bowl had better toppings with granola for added crunch. They both were delicious and was a great start to our day. The service was quick as we got our order much earlier than anticipated.

The Sweet Shoppe

4.2

(147 reviews)

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When you get struck by a wild hair to turn your love into a marriage and have 4 days notice you…read morechange expectations. You NEVER expect anything like THIS! First it's elegant. I sent some idea photos and what I got was beyond perfect. Simple. Lovely. Perfect. THEN I ate the cake! A vanilla cake. Like what can you expect but OMG! It's a vanilla like I've never had. This is stab your granny for the recipe good! Honest! My hubby has NO sweet tooth but he gorged this down like a starving man eating slabs! It became a competition of who can eat more before it's gone! And now--well Everytime we are up we get a small cake and indulge. Even if we are just popping through the cupcake version is just as amazing. Look, I have no idea what is in this vanilla but it's AMAZING. You tell ME how they take vanilla cake- as basic as it gets- and turn it to incredible. I'm not even going to talk about everything else I've had I. The shop since then like macaroons, cinnamon rolls, that s'mores cupcake (drool). I'm just goi g to say Go! You will not regret it and whoever you bring treats home to will feel loved! But don't blame me if you get addicted to them because this is the best- hands down.

Great atmosphere, service is fantastic and the sweet treat selection is vast, the Italian creme…read moredonut paired with an ice coffee (sasquatch) was just the right afternoon combo.

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