Best Breakfast, Lunch and Coffee Menu in the area! If you are looking for a wonderful place to eat…read moreor grab coffee in their dining room or through drive through, this is THE place in Newland NC. Big Mikes Coffee has a signature brisket sandwich which taste incredible! Make this your TOP spot to come.

Passing through on vacation and needed my afternoon coffee. This is only three blocks off the road…read moreand well worth the stop. If you don't know it's in the campground you'll drive past it like we did. We looped around and found it and I am so glad we did. I ordered an iced Cafe Latte with almond milk--excellent! The interior is spacious and has a cozy seating area with couches or tables to work or play games with friends. Outside has a playground and rockers and swings to relax the time away

We happened to be lucky enough to be spending a couple of days close to this gem of a coffee shop…read more We stopped in the first day because I heard someone in the lobby of hotel mention she was enjoying a Peanut Butter & Jelly Latte from the shop nearby. We walked over and we were so glad we did! By PB&J Iced Latte was so good! The cold foam on top was so yummy and the drink really did taste like a PB&J. The Iced Chai was also delish! It was spicy and not overly sweet. We stopped by before we left town the next day - for one more PB&J Latte, another Chai as well as the Blackberry Lemonade and a few baked treats for the road. The Blackberry Lemonade was a fun drink - icey and refreshing! (It was pretty sweet, but also tart - really good) The staff were SO welcoming (especially the sweetest baby ever at the register ) Everyone behind the counter was smiling and actively working which is why our drinks were ready fairly quickly both days despite the crowd. The shop had fun little gifts and stickers which tempted us while we waited. We were happy to see so many Gluten Free treat options - they were all individually wrapped which made them even safer for our son with celiac. This is a great place - we will definitely stop in next time we are in the area!

I wanted to love this spot, as it seemed cute! I think we stopped in at a bad time and they were…read moreSLAMMED. We ended up just ordering coffee, and although the line moved pretty quickly, it took quite awhile to get our drinks, and one came out way later than the other. We sat in chair in the back and it was pretty comfortable. On a quieter day, I think you could sit and check emails here or chat with a friend. We had hoped to order food as well, but they were out of a lot of items and warned that egg bites would take 15+ mins to make, so we passed on that. Overall, I'd give it another chance, as the coffee was enjoyable. Felt like they were caught a little off guard that day.

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.

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!

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!

I am a regular and love their sandwiches, cookies and coffee. My favorite is their sassy turkey…read moresandwich. With homemade bread, piles of turkey and their cranberry jam, it's incredibly delicious. I am excited they are planning to move to a bigger space on Upper Street. In the meantime, come for a visit. You won't be disappointed.

A gem of a place in the quaint town of Spruce Pine. The…read morecoziest of spaces serving a range of coffee drinks, light bites and everything house made menu items. 'Twas so good, had to go back a second time for lunch. The warmest & kindest staff, always smiling while serving up some delicious delights. Tried as many menu items as I possible could. Wish I could try more... Monte Cristo Sandwich Made with the most incredible & unbelievable house made bread, served with house made jam. An absolute treat. Blueberry French toast Thick cuts of the same unbelievable house made bread cooked to perfection on the griddle. A delightful crispy crunch on top, soft & delicious on the inside. Egg Sandwich... with bacon Creamy scrambled eggs, thick cuts of bacon, cheese and the most incredible house made mayo aioli. Turkey Sandwich More of the same amazing house made bread & a generous amount of turkey cuts served with chips. Thank you to Fox & the Fig for such an amazing experience. Would happily made a return trip to Spruce Pine just to visit

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!

Saturday May 23rd a friend & I visited the Drive-thru location. Since this location on Commonwealth…read morehas been open, I have failed to go into the estab- lishment. My visit yesterday was a very PLEASANT experience. If U too have never gone into this location, it would be well worth your visit. Seeing all the fresh pastries & ice cream displayed gives a much needed boost!! Stop by S O O N

Bristol, Va. This bakery was our go to place for breakfast…read moreduring our week in Bristol. At first I was skeptical because of the long line that didn't seem to be moving. As it turns out there are a couple of ladies who really know how to run the show here. The line does move along efficiently and the lead lady communicates with the staff quite efficiently. There is also another lady who is a wizard of the espresso machine, it is a good thing they have her. On our first day there she came in late and this other lady took FOREVER to make our lattes, which turned out weak and milky. On follow up visits the wizard swiftly prepared our caffeinated beverages with great skill. The bean they use here has a good flavor but the espresso lacks boldness. The end product is just not rich enough, but it will do. The quiches are excellent, we always went with bacon Swiss or Loraine. They are a good size with a nice flakey crust, The granola yogurt parfaits are pretty good, the granola has a nice crunch to it. The yogurt was a bit sweet, it may be Chobani, but it went very well with the extra cup of berries you can purchase on the side. These berries by the way were fresh and beautiful. All the cookies we tried were great. They make a perfect affogato here, very addicting. I'm not sure if it's on the menu, but ask and you shall receive. The ice cream here is of a great quality, very creamy. The lemon berry tarts are way too sweet, they missed the boat on this one. I could not eat more than half of one. They did give us 15% off on the tarts because they were a couple days old. The candied pecans look good but the nuts are a bit rancid. All that sugar can't hide that.

Extremely clean, cute, and amazing coffee place! Friendly staff and helpful menu. The matcha and…read moreGreek frappe were absolutely amazing.

We ordered eight coffees for our family, so we were giving the place a pretty good opportunity to…read moreimpress us. Unfortunately, the experience was disappointing. The coffee was weak, and one family member ordered one of the specialty coffees and really didn't like it. We simply asked if we could swap it for a different coffee, but instead of trying to accommodate us, we were given a hard time about it. For a family that had just ordered eight coffees, I thought that was unnecessary and poor customer service. On top of that, the muffin we ordered was frozen. I know places can have an off day, but between the weak coffee, frozen muffin, and the way our simple request was handled, this was not the experience we expected. Unfortunately, I can only give 2 stars.

Great little spot to grab some pizza(bYO Beer & Wine), coffee or great pastry! We stopped in after…read moreChristmas tree shopping a couple weeks back. Food is amazing and staff are super friendly! We will be back next time we are in the area! Cheers!!!

Worth the drive for some great pizza and assortment of baked goods. Limited seating so you may…read morealso make a friend or two by sharing a table.

For a food truck these guys rock it and their food is always hot, fresh, inventive and delicious…read more They move around a lot because they are in a truck of course but that makes it hard to know where they will be on any given day. I really like it when they are parked behind the Appalachian Brewery so you can enjoy a fabulous brew while you enjoy one of their tasty sandwiches or salads and GREAT fries.

New owners, thought I would give em a try today. This truck is semi - permanently parked in front…read moreof Peabodys wine and beer. I had the jerk chicken tacos with a side of sweet potato tater tots. Tacos had roasted red peppers, salsa, c himmichuri sauce. They rocked my face! Highly recommend!