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    Drifters Cafe

    4.9 (19 reviews)
    Closed 7:00 am - 5:00 pm

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    Good for kids
    Outdoor seating

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    Sajan A.

    We were coming back from a camping trip and randomly stumbled upon this place--and I'm so glad we did! It's not a full-scale restaurant, but they have an impressive selection of sandwiches, salads, and wraps. I ordered the Chipotle Chicken Melt, and it was absolutely delicious--perfectly toasted with just the right kick of spice. I also tried the Cuban coffee, which was excellent and gave me the perfect afternoon pick-me-up. The atmosphere was great, too. The café is connected to a small bookstore, which added such a cozy, small-town vibe. The bookstore itself was quirky and fun, with shelves of every genre imaginable, plus games and children's books. It was all beautifully arranged and very aesthetically pleasing. I even ended up grabbing a game for the group to play later! Service was fantastic--the staff was super friendly and helpful in guiding us through the menu. Overall, this place was such a pleasant surprise and made the end of our trip even better. Highly recommend stopping by if you're in the area!

    Deluxe bagel sandwiches
    Tara R.

    Drifters is a quaint little cafe with made to order food, bagels, sandwiches, smoothies and coffee! There's plenty of seating inside and a private parking lot in the back. The staff was friendly and went right to work after we placed our order. I loved the presentation of the food and it was so fresh. We got two deluxe sandwiches with small modifications and it came out perfect.

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    Kelsey A.

    Had the best experience at drifters cafe! The food was delicious and we got our orders pretty quickly. When they heard we had dogs they even offered pup cups. The young woman who helped us was kind and caring! We sat on a cute little porch and enjoyed our food. We rarely are in this area but if we come back we will definitely come to Drifters again!!

    Loaded bagel breakfast sandwich

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    11 days ago

    Give these people Oscar's the food and coffee is one of the best things I've ever put in my mouth

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    It's a good place to drink and eat. I ordered avocado bagel and honey cinnamon latte. They are delicious!!

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    2 years ago

    Awesome spot, definitely worth a stop while in town or passing through. Coffee was great

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    1 year ago

    Great food and coffee in Wardensville. Perfect breakfast and lunch spot. Very good portions, and delicious

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    Great little coffee spot tucked away in Wardensville. Try the cubano coffee for something interesting and delicious.

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    2 years ago

    Delicious coffee and muffins! The wraps were filling and yummy! Very friendly staff, very clean!

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    3 years ago

    Staff are super friendly and fixed a minor ordering mistake without charging me any extra. Homemade bagels for the win!

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    I have been driving by this interesting market and gas station for the last month. i finally…read morestopped and found a little slice of funkiness. What a fun rest stop. I tried the chicken salad sandwich and it was incredibly satisfying. The store deserves an exploration and has a little bit of everything. I took some homemade kimchee home and it was quickly gone, best I have had in many years. Friendly staff and I can't wait to stop in when the weather warms to enjoy the porch.

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    Tucked into the mountains of West Virginia in the small ski town of Thomas, TipTop Coffee feels…read morelike the kind of place you hope to stumble upon while wandering Appalachian back roads. The town itself has that perfect mountain-arts vibe--historic brick buildings, quiet streets, and a steady flow of hikers, skiers, and road-trippers--and TipTop fits right into that rhythm. The shop is cozy and unpretentious, the kind of café where the warmth from the espresso machine and the conversations around the room cut through the mountain chill. It feels local in the best way--welcoming without trying too hard. But the real highlight is the coffee. The cup I had was excellent: clean, balanced, and clearly prepared by people who care about the craft. It had the kind of clarity and sweetness that stands out, especially when you're used to road-trip coffee stops that are just "good enough." This was genuinely memorable. If you're passing through the Canaan Valley / Blackwater Falls area or chasing powder at Timberline or Canaan Valley Resort, TipTop Coffee is absolutely worth the stop. It's proof that even in a small Appalachian ski town, you can still find a cup that would hold its own in much bigger coffee cities. A mountain gem.

    What a vibe! Staff…read moreare so helpful and friendly and they can also give you suggestions about other small businesses in Thomas if you're looking to explore some more. The coffee is excellent! No matter what you get, whether it be coffee or a pastry or one of the grocery items or merchandise, it's always excellent! I always make it a point to visit whenever I'm in town and always highly recommend this location to others!

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