If you are in Beech Mountain, please stop at Waterbean Coffee. They have a great selection of…read morecoffee, tea, pastries, and breakfast. Even just to go inside and look is worth it. They turned an old bank into this beautiful shop right next to the college in town. The baristas were fantastic and happy to guide you with what drink you would like. Highly recommend.

The coffee was perfect, great service and staff were awesome. Highly recommend. Great place to…read morehangout/ work.

We were heading back from Brevan to Raleigh and were in need of coffee! Found this little gem via…read moremaps and it didn't disappoint!! One of the tastiest cinnamon bun lattes if ever had!! Super cute inside and amazingly friendly gal serving the coffee. We will definitely earmark this as a stop for our next trip!!

My iced latte is delicious and the atmosphere is beautiful and the chairs are comfortable! All…read morearound 5 stars!

Perfect bookstore/coffee shop with great drinks, selection of books, and plenty of cozy reading…read moreareas! I have been here a couple times now and both times have been a treat. I usually stop here either on my way to Asheville, it breaks up the ride nicely, or before climbing at Bigfoot Climbing gym. I have gotten both the Poe and the Hemingway lattes and they are delicious! I've also had some of the dessert pastries from Ugly Duckling - the mocha espresso cookie and the cheddar bacon scone. These treats are tasty and perfect snacking size. The interior of this store is very cozy and there are endless reading nooks throughout the space. The first time I enjoyed my coffee and snack outside but this past weekend, I sat upstairs. Both times have been very enjoyable - one minor note, they closed early on Sunday, at noon instead of 3pm, to prepare holiday decorations. Unfortunately, I arrived at 11:30am so I didn't get to stay and read as long as I originally planned. Wish they would have posted on their social media (I looked them up on Instagram before visiting again)! Other than that little hiccup, this is a must-visit in Morganton!

This place is so cool! Great book selection , cafe and an awesome spot to just hang out and read or…read moregrab a drink and do some work . It has a neat upper level mezzanine seating area and a variety of seating areas and nooks . This will be a go too destination for me anytime I stop in Morganton.

Cute place! A bit confusing when you walk in. Wasn't sure of service so I asked. You order at the…read morecounter and they give you a number, then bring to your table. But if you need napkins or sweetener, you go up to a station inside. Coffee was awesome. Food was good, kinda like Starbucks food. Staff very kind and friendly!

The food is great! Coffee, amazing. No creamer or sugar needed in their drip it's so fresh. Lattes…read moreare good too! I came here EVERY MORNING for my coffee jolt and breakfast even though my hotel has free breakfast and coffee. I wish we had this back in Dallas!! Service is friendly, ambiance is great with items from local artists you can buy or browse while you wait.

Kind and friendly service. I drink decaf and they don't mind! Great flavors hot or cold. Follow…read morethem on Facebook for mobile location and the Valdese site is charming.

I really like driving through Hot Shots when I'm visiting Morganton. I have ordered a variety of…read moredifferent coffee drinks, and they have only improved and broadened their menu over the years. I was happy to see them take over the old Java Planet building (which is a former drive-through bank branch) several years ago. The service here is super friendly. Picked up a hot peppermint mocha today and chatted briefly with the co-owner. Great location for grabbing a coffee on the go (though if you blink, you might miss the place, so keep an eye out for it). They offer punch cards so that you can earn a free drink, and right now, you can also get a free drink if you purchase a minimum of $20 on a gift card. Check 'em out if you haven't already!

It's been months since I came to this place and I realized I have not wrote a review on it. So here…read moreI go. I was able to try this play so before I went to a friend's wedding. I found this restaurant and After. A little exploring And going the wrong way.I decided I'll get something to eat. And after I made my order the young lady had call me back and said that they were out of a certain thing that I ordered and ask me if I wanted something else and I said yes. When I first arrived it was amazing. It was a restaurant and a general store all in one. And The young lady was very kind to provide me any chocolate of my choosing and I chose a Smores flavor. I personally want to say that this place has the best chocolate i've ever tasted. And they have so many flavors. If any time that you are in morganton , you've got to give this place a try. It was so amazing and the ambience here was top notch. This place has me wanting to come back any time I come back to North Carolina. This is one of the best places to try in Morganton, North Carolina.

While visiting Morganton last weekend, we came across this little breakfast spot inside the General…read moreStore. It was so cute and the staff was very friendly! My iced coffee and breakfast sandwich was delicious. The menu isn't terribly big but they have something for everyone. Would go back!

I love this spot! I come by everytime before or after climbing at Bigfoot right next door. This…read moreplace has a great selection of pasta salads, wine, and specialty chocolates. They have Olipop was well which is one of my favorite "healthier" alternative sodas. It's a super reasonable priced place with great service. I always look forward to browsing the aisles when I stop by.

Pricing is higher than your average health food store but selection is great and deli food is legit.read more

This awesome bakery is open 6 AM to 10 PM seven days a week, according to its Facebook page. When…read morewe visited, everything was delicious, and the staff member who bagged our treats and took our payment was very courteous and quick. You take a tray, add your selections to it, then take them to the counter. Use the tongs to take your pastries and breads. There are many savory and sweet breads available. We paid about $5 for five different pastries, all fresh and all large and filling. Parking is available in back, as well as a few spots in front. We love Hispanic bakeries, and this is now on our list of favorites in North Carolina.

If you like fresh bread and pastries that are baked golden brown with a hint of sweetness, you'll…read morelove this bakery hidden in a bodega. The exterior doesn't look like much but once you get close to the entrance those wonderful bakery smells start to work their magic on you. I got a big bag of goodies including rolls, buns, and cookies for under $8!