Do not drive past this charming shop, bakery and ice cream haven Enroute to Boone without stopping…read moreto enjoy a visit, pie, cake, banana pudding, ice cream shake, sundae, cone or home made lemonade! As a retail consultant, I also applaud their merchandising! Delightful! Show them love!

Desserts are excellent. BUT, tried to go today, during posted business hours and found a closed…read moresign. After driving 35 minutes to visit this store, it is very frustrating to find it suddenly, inexplicably closed. Use your time wisely and go elsewhere.

This little coffee shop is a must if you are visiting Banner Elk!…read moreI don't usually drink coffee but my husband has to have it. They make something for everyone with homemade treats as well. There may be a line - but it's worth the wait!

Coffee Shop No. 491 Fred and Larry's Coffee…read moreBanner Elk, NC April 7, 2025 This is my second time visiting Fred and Larry's Coffee Shop in Banner Elk, North Carolina. The first time was September 13, 2021; the ending stages of COVID so customers were not allowed in the shop. I ended up drinking coffee outside with three local gentlemen; one of the them was Larry. He is an owner and a Marine Veteran. We had some good laughs and I learned a lot about Banner Elk and the surrounding area. After visiting Fred and Larry's Coffee the first time, I realized I wanted to make exploring local coffee shops a part of my life; and here I am almost 500 coffee shops later. On my second trip I enjoyed a cortado while relaxing on Fred and Larry's big comfy leather couch. The barista was super friendly. She is definitely an incredible asset to the shop. Thank you Fred and Larry for making delicious coffee and providing a relaxing setting to meet new people and dream up new adventures in life. Enjoying life one cortado at a time!

the perfect place for a delicious sweet treat with the family! we always have wonderful customer…read moreservice when we come and the prices can't be beat.

It's closed permanently and on your site ot said it was opened until 8 o'clock. It looks like it's…read moreclosed permanently. We drove for half an hour to get there. Very disappointed!!

This is one of our favorite breakfast cafes in the Banner Elk area. We make it a point to stop here…read moreat least once when we're in high country. The husband and wife team do a fantastic job from top to bottom here. Coffees, teas and drinks galore with tons of variety. Every drink we've had has been fantastic. And the food options are plentiful as well. Not just your typical bakery items, but a full menu with savory options, wraps, bagels, sandwiches, you name it. My all time favorite here...the piled high turkey club on an everything bagel. You can't take small bites on this one. Full of flavor, fresh and delicious. If you have time, make a morning pit stop here. You won't regret it.

This is a great spot for breakfast and coffee before skiing! I went three days in a row last week!…read moreThey have the best selection for breakfast, from bagels to sandwiches and toast. Their Matcha is very good, as well as all of their lattes! I definitely recommend, as the food is good, the staff is friendly, and there's plenty of room to just go and relax!

We came for lunch and happened to meet the owner. He told us the story of how they got this idea to…read moremake New Zealand meat pies. It was a successful restaurant back home who inspired them to bring it to Sugar Mountain. What a great addition to the restaurants here. This is primarily a take-out restaurant, but there are a few counter stools available when they aren't busy. Now for the food! I had the Curry Up and it was delicious. All the flavors the come from a handheld pie were memorable. My husband had the steak and cheese and it was just as good. I can't wait to try their breakfast pies next time.

Stopped in to snag a couple of savory pies to munch on, while I was in town for a few days from…read moreCincinnati. The crust is quite nice, and holds everything together just fine, the filling was plentiful, although the high country pie was a bit salty, the King of the Mountain was perfectly seasoned. Just surprised there were no fruit or sweet pies, but no big deal. Hot and delicious.

got to love a store that puts on a recording they are not accepting call at this time for hours at…read morea time! They you have to drive there to order a cake instead of just calling it in! 4th time this has happened to me!!! crazy bad business decision!

Lovely market with lots of gourmet items. Good quality meat and fish and artisan breads.read more

What a delightful place! Beautiful outdoor seating. Cozy inside seating and delicious coffee! All…read morefor a good course... a mountain community win in my book!

We found this cafe after picking out our Christmas tree. It was the perfect spot to get a cup of…read morecoffee and some lunch after exploring the tree farm. What stood out the most about this cafe is the wonderful service. They treated us like family and made sure we had the best experience. I highly recommend this place!

If you are ever looking for anywhere in the High Country to dine make sure to check out Reid's…read moreCafe. A hidden gem that provides high-quality, seasonal, and locally sourced ingredients -- as well as fresh seafood, oysters, and daily specials. The drinks range from local beers to stunning cocktails, my recent favorite being the Chai Espresso Martini! The elegant unique ambience of the restaurant makes the meal even better and of course the staff always goes above and beyond! On the food menu we had the opportunity to try the Crab of the Day, the Buttermilk Biscuits, and the Tomato & Stracciatella. Definitely don't miss out on this new spring menu! If you love this place check out their sister restaurant the Beacon & other amazing locations including Betty's Biscuits & Pearl's Kitchen!

Our favorite restaurant in Banner Elk!!!! Small town, with few restaurants, we weren't expecting to…read morefind great quality food. But we did. We ended up coming to eat dinner here twice, in two days (vacation was over after that). The name should probably say "bistro", instead of cafe and catering, to give the correct description of this restaurant. The ambiance inside (and the food) gives you a "bistro feel"- but we sat outside at a picnic table both nights because we brought our dog with us! The staff both nights was very friendly, with the entire team pitching in to bring you drinks and food, and checking on you. The cocktails at this place were unique, and well-constructed; my favorite was similar to a tart pisco sour!! They also have a wine and beer selection. For dinner, one night I ordered the steak of the day, which was ribeye, served with asparagus and potatoes. The steak was cooked perfectly, and was both juicy and tender. The second night I ordered the pasta of the day, which was casarecce pasta served with clams. The pasta was 10/10- the noodles were cooked al dente, the sauce was thick and flavorful, and nestled into each noodle really well. We also tried the snow crab and the NC oysters off the seafood menu, and the chocolate banana milkshake and the strawberry cloud/meringue off the dessert menu. All of those items were delicious (the strawberry dessert was my absolute favorite and I got it both nights). Really nothing but compliments to say about this restaurant! Every dish is flavorful, well-seasoned, and cooked nicely. Highly recommend and would definitely go again if I am ever back in Banner Elk!!

Second time here after going to the Beacon Heights Trail. The food is mostly good. Their fruit…read moreoption is straight out of a can. Portions are a little on the smaller side in my opinion. The service was okay but not great. The young man that checked us out wasn't pleasant at all. Seemed irritated. Very clearly ran and operated by Trump supporters. I don't have an issue with that as I hate politics but others may not like it much.

Stopped for lunch today. Service was good they were very pleasant. I had Reuben sandwich which was…read moreok. The reason I say it was just ok is because they use spicy mustard instead of thousand island dressing and were very heavy handed with the spicy mustard. Husband had a pork dinner special which he said was delicious.

Stopped in for dinner on a ln early fall Saturday evening. Upon arriving, we were immediately…read moreinformed that they would have live music inside that evening (due to rain earlier, it was moved inside) but if we wanted a quieter dinner we were welcome to choose a seat outside on the covered porch. I was impressed straight away by their attention to making sure we had the experience we wanted, whether that was listening to live music or having a quieter dinner. You order at the counter and are given a pager to let you know when to come back and pick up your food. So while there are no servers, we found the staff at the counter to be very helpful and attentive. All of our group ordered the pulled pork, which I found to be good. Their vinegar-based sauce (they have a couple of different options) I found to be good, though I would have preferred something a bit more on the acidic side. Sides were also quite good. The collard greens were particularly exceptional.

If I could give this restaurant more stars than it allows I would…read more This is my favorite place to go get pork and beans. The Baked beans is the best. I love the service- you order, wait and go get it. Kinda like Panera. The whole restaurant is cozy and clean for a soft rainy day. They usually have live music and its so nice.