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!

One of my new favorite places in the Boone area when I go. There is no shortage of coffee shops in…read morethe Boone/ Blowing Rock area but Mountain Dog offers a little more than average - a dog park and much more. There are small freezers with Sheppard's pie's and other pies as well as cakes and biscuits. The food is a little pricey but they are all hefty meals. The coffee selection is a honest selection of a typical coffee shop but there is a special menu that is separate from the main "traditional" menu. The special menu is a compilation of special drinks (dog inspired). We tried the goldendoodle which was golden milk with chai and it was really good. The staff was quick and helpful and fun to talk with. This place is highly recommended!

Cute little corner place down the road from our cabin. They have a convenient drive thru as well…read more Good coffee. Love the variations of flavors. Their cinnamon roll is absolutely divine!

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!

Super convenient coffee shop right next to Beech Mountain. They have quick grab and go breakfast…read morefoods including bagels, quiche, pastries. Their coffees are also pretty darn good - I always get their cold brew and my husband enjoys their drip coffees. They have a covered porch area as well as indoor seating. Service is quick and always friendly!

Coffee was very good and the staff was very nice and helpful highly recommend this placeread more

Such a cozy bar. Wish I could have stayed all day. Everyone is very friendly…read more The cold brew martini was phenomenal.

We had been driving for 2+ hours headed to our airb&b and stop here to kill some time. Best…read moredecision ever, staff was super friendly, they have several TV's and had the sound on for the football game. Had the pleasure of meeting the owners who were just as amazing! Staff recommended so many things to do. They have a great selection of beer & wine as well as a full bar. Definitely stop by for a drink or two

Service was great and ice cream was delicious! The kiddos loved it and so many toppings to choose…read morefrom. Got chocolate and cookie jar! Would highly recommend!

Went with a friend and we both thought our ice cream was just okay. I know it's in a touristy area…read morebut a bit overpriced for the portion size. It wasn't super busy when we came in but the two young ladies behind the counter were definitely eager to get us in and out. Not the warmest or most welcoming of customer service. They do have a nice selection of flavors to choose from though and they have a coffee menu as well. Love that's it's family owned. Be prepared for no seating available indoor or outdoor but it's a nice area that's walkable with other stuff to do.

I love this place. Everyone is so nice, and it is beautiful and chill. It is seasonal, so be sure…read moreto stop by when they are open.

Love this place!! Haven't been able to see a concert or attend a workshop yet but hoping to do so…read moreon my next visit! My recommendations from the gift shop include: the white chocolate lavender bars. I haven't been able to stop thinking of it since! The lavender face mist is perfect in the morning when I just get up to invigorate and calm me before I start my day or post workout to cool my face and neck. The lotion bar with pieces of lavender in it was given as a gift this past Christmas and I use it as cuticle and nail moisturizer. I had just removed my acrylic nails after months of nonstop applications and my nails were crumbling and jagged, falling off in pieces. This stuff saved me! I use it multiple times a day and carry a bar with me everywhere I go. I swear by the products made at the Lavender House and will definitely return when I need refills.

We stopped at Banner Elk Cafe & Tavern after being up on Beech Mountain. The location is perfect --…read moreright at the base of the mountain -- and the atmosphere is calm, cozy, and relaxed with a rustic mountain charm. I ordered the French dip with pasta salad, and it was genuinely excellent. The bread was real, fresh bread, and the sandwich tasted high quality and freshly made. My husband got the ham and cheese croissant with fries, and the fries were clearly made from real, fresh potatoes. On top of the great food, the staff were all incredibly friendly and welcoming. We'll definitely be back next time we're in the area and would highly recommend stopping here if you're visiting Beech Mountain.

Why not? They are open at 7 am right in town…read more Service was fast and food was good and moderately priced Coffee hot fresh and topped off 20 minutes later headed to Beech Mountain

I was here the other day for the first time. This place appeared very nice had a delicious…read morechocolate chip cookies and I had a Frappuccino which was wonderful. I wanted to buy some Caramell ground coffee but they had not received any ground coffee yet but they are expecting to have it. They have an app (clover) to log your coffee is like an MVP card. Which is how they keep track of coffees and after the 10th when you get a free one. I would prefer a simple MVP card but that's not what they do. I will definitely be going back here again Denise

It's a great general store that's close to the mountain - we were able to get plenty of food for…read moreour airbnb plus they had rentals, some Beech mountain merch, & other supplies. The guys working the counter seemed pretty pissed that people wanted to shop there? lol. We went there twice during our stay and both times felt like we were a bother even though we were buying a good bit of stuff. If you don't mind their attitudes then it's a great spot!

Wednesday, January 14, 2026 @ 2:47-2:58pm 2 people working. No hello or welcome in. No…read moreacknowledgement whatsoever. No "can we help you?" There was no interaction at all until he scanned my items and told me the total and said to tap to pay here. Are they ok? Did something happen that we weren't aware of? From my experience being in Avery and Watauga counties, I have experienced very friendly locals and all the restaurants, shops and pet store were all very nice and super friendly people. So please enlightened me. Thank you!