Taproot Coffee

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Love the school bus vibes... it's parked in middle of parking lot surrounding the shopping center. Good location with plenty of parking. The barista was amazing and very friendly. Seems like many locals meet up there and chill with coffee. I ordered a brown sugar latte with oat milk - only $4! And I was blown away with how delicious it was! Perfect amount of espresso as it wasn't watered down with a lot of oat milk. Could taste sweetness of brown sugar as it wasn't overpowering which was perfect! I'd come back to this place! read more

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Sophia H.

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Love this place! Such a cool "school-bus" cafe with friendly and chill vibes. They make fantastic lattes. The best (and cheapest) in the area! I really like their iced latte (with little ice, per my request) with oat milk, which was rich, smooth, and refreshing. Addition of brown sugar was also incredible--not too sweet and adds a refreshing sweetness to the drink. Chai latte (hot) with oat milk was great too. London fog (iced) was okay though--I wouldn't recommend that one--but all espresso-based drinks are amazing. read more

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Malachi M.

Thank you for the wonderful review Sophia! Glad you enjoyed your time…

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Denise B.

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2 months ago

Great coffee, amazing service and very friendly people! You should visit! You won't be disappointed.

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Jessica P.

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Decent space and friendly staff. Cute idea and the coffee was pretty good. I would return and order off the limited menu. read more

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Esha R.

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3 years ago

Oh my god this place is SO UNIQUE and SO CUTE and SO WELL PRICED! I was I lived closer to this place because I would come grab a drink every day! Make sure you follow google maps exactly, because it really is just a bus that is in the corner of a strip mall! They have seating in the bus and outside but you can just take your drink to go and they also have cute coffee bus stickers! The service was really nice and the ambiance was so unique inside the bus itself. The drinks were super cheap which I love and this is a great pit stop if you are going up to the Blue Ridge or Grandfather Mountain for a hike! I want to go back so badly and definitely recommend this place to anyone who can go!!! read more

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Megan B.

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2 years ago

This place was cute and had great chai! I got a dirt chai and my friend an iced mocha! Both were great . homemade syrups were mocha, caramel, and vanilla. Barista was super friendly. read more

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Emilee W.

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3 years ago

This coffee place makes me want to put 10 stars if I could. It is such a unique setup on the redone school bus. The barista was amazing she answered our questions and gave us some background of the business. I would go here on a daily basis if it was near my house. I will for sure be frequenting this place. None of the other coffee places in Hickory come close to this phenomenal flavor. The espresso was very smooth and had the best flavor the caramel syrup was not overly sweet. The syrups are made in house and the business owner roast his own beans. He sells to many local businesses from my understanding. Looking forward to going back really soon. read more

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Juan R.

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Simply great! If you enjoy cofee or chai tea latte as much as we do, you need to come visit and give it a try! This is what a barista should aspire to be! read more

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Jim D.

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So I read the article in HDR about Tap Root and decided to check it out 1 Coffee-is great The two times I've been there for lattes I've been impressed. Nice rich taste and not bitter 2 Barista was just rude. I had the same guy both times and he mostly grunted and was non communicative. I think the term I'd use was surly Really surprised me having read the HDR article and the Vision the young founder had for his business. I'd still go there if I was driving by but certainly it wouldn't be a destination coffee spot read more

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Carol C.

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Delicious! There are no sweets but they were open on Fourth of July which I was very happy about! Coffee was really good. I highly recommend the iced caramel latte with oat milk. It is the best I've ever had. All the baristas I've met were super nice. read more

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Peter R.

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Finally got to go to Taproot this morning and am excited to go back next time I'm in town. Do yourself a favor and head over tomorrow morning for your cup. This is a really cool space, literally a renovated bus (with outside seating),that adds to the experience of enjoying a great local cup of coffee. If you're on the gram you're gonna be sharing pictures of this place. Super quick service, the barista was sly and even had one of our drinks done before we actually ordered because we were chatting about what we wanted. I ordered a latte and it was one of the best I've had in awhile. They even roast their own beans so you can enjoy their coffee all of the time. read more

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Maria H.

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6 years ago

When I saw this bus converted into a coffee shop I thought to myself I have to try it, I went on the website to read more about it and I was fascinated with the story. What I love is that the flavored syrup is naturally made I got me a large vanilla Latte, it was the best coffee I ever had. I only gave it four stars because the barista was not friendly at all. read more

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Elsie S.

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This place is a gem among coffee shops. Owned by a young yet patient man who is good at his craft, Taproot Coffee is probably the best place in Hickory if not all of North Carolina for your joe. The charm of the one-man refurbished school bus combined with simple quality coffee is a winner. He roasts his own coffee, and you can tell. Come by for a good time and a good drink to support a good business. read more

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Geoffrey R.

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8 years ago

After a brief conversation with the barista, I got a real appreciation for what sets this establishment apart from other coffee shops in the area. The roast was smooth. The latte I ordered had great coffee flavor and not too sweet. The service was fast and professional. read more

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B R.

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6 years ago

The best coffee in North Carolina!!! It's so cool! It's a school bus that has a coffee shop inside. Amazing coffee!

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More info about Taproot Coffee

2475 N Center St
Hickory, NC 28601
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(806) 407-8348
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Hours

What time does Taproot Coffee open?

Taproot Coffee opens at 7:00 AM on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday.

What time does Taproot Coffee close?

Taproot Coffee closes at 4:00 PM on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday.

Mon-Sun 7:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Payment methods

Does Taproot Coffee take Bitcoin?

No, Taproot Coffee does not take Bitcoin.

Does Taproot Coffee take credit cards?

Yes, Taproot Coffee takes credit cards.

Food & Alcohol

Does Taproot Coffee have catering options?

No, Taproot Coffee does not have catering options.

Does Taproot Coffee serve alcohol?

No, Taproot Coffee does not serve alcohol.

Indoor Amenities

Does Taproot Coffee allow dogs?

Yes, Taproot Coffee allows dogs.

Outdoor Amenities

Does Taproot Coffee have bike parking?

Yes, Taproot Coffee has bike parking.

Does Taproot Coffee have outdoor seating?

Yes, Taproot Coffee has outdoor seating options.

Does Taproot Coffee have parking?

Yes, Taproot Coffee has parking options. Private Lot Parking

Other Amenities

Is Taproot Coffee wheelchair accessible?

No, Taproot Coffee is not wheelchair accessible.

Does Taproot Coffee have free WiFi?

Yes, Taproot Coffee has free WiFi.

From the Business

Specialties

We offer a simple menu for the coffee purist and a natural, unreserved environment. Taproot is a place for anyone who loves coffee and conversation.

History

Established in 2017.

Taproot Coffee is a true local and small buisness! Our mission is to serve Catawba and surrounding counties with specialty, fresh roasted coffee. Our first summer was spent roasting and serving coffee at the Downtown Hickory Farmer's Market. After looking for a permanent location all winter, TAPROOT decided on an unconventional solution: put a coffee shop inside of a School Bus! Launched in April of 2018, the "Coffee Bus" has quickly become a local icon.

Review Highlights - Taproot Coffee

“I really like their iced latte (with little ice, per my request) with oat milk, which was rich, smooth, and refreshing.”

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