Saturday late morning in the spring and it was exactly the kind of mountain moment you hope for…read morewhen the snow is all gone and the air is just starting to warm up and even though the place was absolutely packed, Mrs. K. somehow managed to snag a small table while I went to the counter for our coffees. If they have one of those little blueberry baked things with the blueberry chocolate icing on top, you will regret not getting one because they are rediculous in the best way. The parking lot was chock full of Porsche 911s today and I have no idea what event was happening but seeing that many high performance cars lined up in a tiny mountain town was pretty cool and honestly added to the whole vibe of the morning. The coffee was excellent, the wifi worked without any fuss, and we enjoyed our drinks and treat before heading further into the mountains feeling like we got our morning going just right. Five stars. [Review 498 of 2026 - 4593 in North Carolina - 25680 overall]

Just got kicked out of the coffee shop for having my 20lb dog and there is a dog asleep on one of…read morethe couches inside. Hmmmm. But PS. The coffee is delicious. Its just cold outside and so me and my pup sat out there anyways.

Visited 4/17/26 @ 1PM Got a waffle bowl with chocolate ice…read morecream & Reece's cups & banana split & vanilla. The custard was great Service was great Inside clean Will be back

we love their coffee, ice cream & floats! they have the absolute best, cutest pup cups i've ever…read moreseen for the doggies!

My husband and I stopped by twice when we were visiting Highlands and enjoyed it both times. I…read morealways make it a point to visit a local coffee shop when traveling and this one didn't disappoint. I ordered a mocha both times and my husband got the cold brew. Both were wonderful! Same goes for their breakfast sandwiches. I really enjoyed the sausage, egg, and cheddar croissant. We didn't have to wait very long either time we were there. It seemed that they weren't exceptionally busy around 8-9am during the week.

We were working in Highlands, and decided to get a coffee at Calders…read more They have a seating area in the back, but everyone seemed to prefer crowding into the front area. And there was a crowd when we arrived at around 11:30. We were able to get our order in fairly quickly, and waited near the pickup area, where they also have a good setup for adding sweeteners, etc. My only issue -- and it's a big one -- is that the cream I asked for was put into my espresso Cold. That took the temperature of the coffee down to tepid. Not good on a cold day when you're craving Hot Coffee.

The breakfast was great (we went back-to-back days while on vacation) with a typical…read morebreakfast-lovers variety of build your own omelets, waffles, pancakes, bacon, sausage, etc. The service was friendly and accommodated special requests, and the environment was family/kid friendly. The whole family left satisfied and full!

Visited 4/17/26 Met immediately & was seated…read moreGot Breakfast with eggs, grits, bacon, & biscuits - all was excellent Ordered crispy bacon & it was perfect Servers were great Will be back

Some of the best breakfast I've had in a while! The chicken fried steak was so tender and…read moreflavorful. And the gravy was perfect without being too heavy. I was also pleasantly surprised at how good the biscuits were. They were nice and light and fluffy. My husband really enjoyed the pastrami hash. I really liked how the coffee is served in different types of coffee cups. Just like visiting family that has collected mugs along their travels. Service was quick even thought it was Friday morning. We were sat right away.

There are not a lot of breakfast options in Highlands- so be prepared to wait in line!…read more It's worth it. Lovely local breakfast !! Home cooked with local ingredients. Very friendly!

The food and the vibes here were excellent! My husband and I split the sweet potato fries (called…read moreSweets and Goats on the menu) it had nut free basil pesto, goat cheese crumbles and a balsamic glaze drizzle. SO GOOD! Still thinking about it a week later. We also got the buffalo shrimp which was equally as delicious and super fresh. The peppercorn ranch that it came with was super good too. Others in our party got the pretzel bites and were very impressed with the pretzel and the queso and spicy mustard dipping sauces. There is a large space beside the brewery with fire pits and space to run and play for kids. There is a giant tv outside and lots of places to sit - both inside and outside. We were there the week after Christmas and though it was cold there were plenty of heaters/fire pits etc to keep warm near. Really great spot for all! We will definitely come back!

We are on a bachelorette trip and came to Whiteside for a quick lunch after a day spent at the…read morelake. One of the bartenders told us their policy was that we needed to have full coverage pants on. Understandably some of us went home to change and put on different outfits while the rest stayed and it was not a big deal at all. The girl who told us this made very rude remarks, she was looking directly at our group and whispering, and she was dead staring at us when we got back to order our food. This kind of petty behavior in a hospitality environment is ridiculous. I do not know her name but she is a blonde bartender.

This bakery was a pleasant surprise in the mountains…read more Beautiful desserts!! Equally delicious. I love the outdoor seating area. Stopped and had coffee and croissants. Then bought a few beautiful pastries to go.

We'd seen the owner competing on Halloween Baking Championship and decided we needed to try her…read moretreats for ourselves since in town for a couple of days. The deserts displayed were vibrant and eye-catching for sure. We grabbed a couple pastries, a lemon raspberry layered cake slice, and a few chocolates to bring home to my husband. The cake was yummy...rich and tart, exactly how I expected it to be. The pastries were good, yet fairly average I'd say. We definitely enjoyed the cinnamon bun over the chocolate filled. My husband said his chocolate souvenirs were very tasty! Cute shop, with indoor & outdoor seating and a decent amount of parking.

This lovely establishment is the definition of customer service. Greeted with a smile when you walk…read morethrough the front door and some of the absolute sweetest people I have met. They have cute little handmade nicknacks you can peruse while your coffee is being crafted and ultimately them being my first stop on my itinerary made my day! The coffee is rich and delicious. This is absolutely a gem to find on a vacation or if you live in the area!

A local family owned and operated coffee & ice cream shop. Great selections of coffee, ice cream…read moreand pastries. Also has a gift shop. Wonderful and welcoming service. A very nice experience for my family of 4.

Hillside is the place to meet and visit. It is also one of the few places near Western Carolina…read morethat serves Coke products.

Stopped in on my way to hike nearby trails on campus and grabbed a cup of drip brew to go (which…read morewas delightful coffee), a blueberry muffin (tasty, classic, fluffy and delicious). There's a case on the counter with several simple pastries like this and they all looked lovely. I also saw that they served Counter Culture coffee, which I love and which is a NC local brew, so I grabbed a bag of that (whole beans) to go as well. The vibe was chill and minimalist, acoustic chill pop/folk music playing in the background, students on laptops everywhere studying. The girl at the counter was kind and laid back. Nothing fancy about this place but I would go out of my way to come here again in the future. I loved it.

What a cute Main Street coffee shop so glad I found it....coffee craving satisfied! Nice selection…read moreof goods which included gluten free options. Known for coffee and yogurt. Yogurt has all the fixings you'd expect as does the coffee selection, just a fabulous place. The barista was cheerful, knowledgeable and quick. Side wall bar to sit on barstools and chat or there is the option for table and chairs. Absolutely adorable!

What an adorable place! Great coffee! Wonderful owner and quick service! She takes your order and…read morewithin minutes... perfection...your beverage of choice is ready!