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!

This is one of our favorite breakfast cafes in the Banner Elk area. We make it a point to stop here…read moreat least once when we're in high country. The husband and wife team do a fantastic job from top to bottom here. Coffees, teas and drinks galore with tons of variety. Every drink we've had has been fantastic. And the food options are plentiful as well. Not just your typical bakery items, but a full menu with savory options, wraps, bagels, sandwiches, you name it. My all time favorite here...the piled high turkey club on an everything bagel. You can't take small bites on this one. Full of flavor, fresh and delicious. If you have time, make a morning pit stop here. You won't regret it.

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!

NOT the same as Mountain Dog Cafe. While searching for a dog-friendly breakfast spot, I found this…read moreone and looked at all the pictures of the beautiful outdoor area- it does not exist *here*! The photos on this page are for another breakfast location. They do have one table outside here, that you can sit at with a dog, just beware it is in direct sunlight, and the sidewalk and pavement get hot later in the day. It's also a 2 person table only. With that being said, ordered a Nutella frappé (coffee milkshake) and a bacon, egg, and cheese sandwich. The frappé was 10/10- solid flavor, and great with the extra espresso shot! The eggs and bacon were cooked perfectly, and the plain bagel was fresh and soft! Breakfast sandwich was really tasty! Service was quick, not over-friendly and welcoming, but polite. I would definitely return here for breakfast if I was in the area! Convenient, quick, and delicious!

Great breakfast and drinks so so sad to see it's closed we were looking forward to returning!read more

-10/10 regals -Guy in blue shirt was super, even asked if I…read morewanted a water -food was great -

Still our favorite--those garlic bagels are like no other. I understand the owner orders a special…read moretoasted garlic for these and it makes all the difference. Their sausage and egg on a garlic bagel is the perfect breakfast sandwich--hands down.

My mother in law and I had lunch there last weekend and the food was delicious. We sat outside on…read morethe patio and it was such a lovely vibe. The service was quick even though they were super busy on a Saturday. We took pastries to go (cookies and cinnamon rolls) and had them the next day. Absolutely decadent - especially with like 15-30 seconds in the microwave. Wow! Highly recommend you check them out!

Sigh. We've always loved Stick Boy but I am baffled by businesses that don't want your money. Drove…read more3 hours today; walked in with credit card in hand to place $100 order for pickup later in the week. Young man working the counter said "we don't take orders in-house anymore. You have to do that online." You know what? No I don't. Bye.

This was our first day in the area so we stopped in this place. I have to say that when we were…read morefirst seated and looked around I wasn't too sure if I wanted to stay. It was old where we were sitting, and everything could use a deep cleaning. But since we were tired and hungry we stayed. Despite the surroundings I'm glad we did. I had the tastiest margarita pizza. The crust was perfection and the flavor was outrageously good. My husband really enjoyed his Reuben sandwich. He had fries with his sandwich. Overall it was a great experience!! Our server was friendly and checked on us several times. This place has excellent potential as far as the food is concerned. They just need to clean up a bit and it would be a lot more appealing.

We stopped for breakfast and Katherine, our waitress was amazing! She definitely made our visit…read moreperfect! Of course, I ordered the Eggs Benedict. When you see the picture, you will find a reason to race here for breakfast! As always, I asked for extra Hollandaise! I always order my hash browns crispy so I can dip them in my Hollandaise. I get my eggs hard boiled. The entire experience is perfection with every bite smothered in Hollandaise! Thanks again, Katherine, for making my breakfast a glorious mean instead of just filling my tummy! MOST SINCERELY, Dayla

They were very nice, the place was pretty quiet as it was off season so the food came out quickly…read more It was just mediocre though. The bagels (I got an egg everything) were still somehow flavorless. An everything MUST have salt- it's non negotiable. In lieu of that- adding a touch of salt to the cream cheese would have helped. Salt is not meant to make things salty but to bring out the flavors of the food. Without it- it's one note bland. Pancakes were decent but for a bagel place please make the bagels more edible. Had a decent cream cheese ratio though but because it was all flavorless it didn't really matter. Simple tweak but can probably make this place really solid

Great breakfast spot on King street. Like anything in Boone, parking is tight but they do have a…read morecouple of spots. We easily found a street spot not too far away. There is seating inside and out. Definitely a no frills spot- cutlery is plastic, plates and cups were paper, coffee came in to-go paper cups. The food was fine- nothing special. The bagels didn't taste as homemade as I expected. They did have a large menu and offered a lot of breakfast items- more than just bagels. The service seemed a bit slow for what we ordered, but it looked like a ton of people were waiting in the lobby, so they may get a lot of to-go orders that backed up the kitchen. The waitress was nice!

Excellent cafe and nice to sit and enjoy the mountains…read moreService is very customer oriented and they have a variety of eats.

Super convenient coffee shop right next to Beech Mountain. They have quick grab and go breakfast…read morefoods including bagels, quiche, pastries. Their coffees are also pretty darn good - I always get their cold brew and my husband enjoys their drip coffees. They have a covered porch area as well as indoor seating. Service is quick and always friendly!

Overall: Stick Boy Kitchen was a decent spot for lunch. Food was normal, but the ambiance inside…read morewas great. Food: The food here was decent, but nothing particularly impressive. The sandwich and quiche both tasted good, but not unlike something you could get anywhere else. Service: The service was average for a small shop, a normal amount of wait for food to be ready. Ambiance: I think the ambiance of the place makes up for the food. On a cold day, this place provides a very warm "small town" feel. The wood furniture and open windows lets you peer outside and really feel the warm contrast between the weather outside and inside while you eat.

We ate here recently for breakfast when visiting from out of town. It's a cozy small cafe, where…read moreyou order at a counter and your food is brought out to you. There were initially no tables available once we ordered, but someone who had finished her meal quickly made her table available for us. We then noticed that all tables have a little sign requesting that tables be given to those who are dining, so that anyone who is just hanging out after their meal is courteous to those who wait. Food came out fairly quickly. I had a chai latte and hubby had a regular latte. Both were tasty. I had the Son of a Gouda, which was tasty, but not out of this world. Hubby and kiddo shared the Jump Starter which they enjoyed.

Highly recommend- has salads, breakfast, lattes, pizza, sub sandwiches, etc. There wasn't much room…read moreto sit but that's because it's a popular place at lunch time and it was raining. If it's beautiful and not raining we would've been able to sit outside. Excellent service as well. Our cook came out to make sure what we wanted was correct. Very kind and helpful.

Smokey mountain bakers is a very quaint and cool place. I love that it's kind of unexpected in…read moreappearance how good the food is. Pulling up in the parking lot, you can smell the wood fired oven as it bellows out that smokey goodness from it's hearth. The food here is exceptional! From the baked goods to pizza it's very fresh and the barista does a fine job at making the coffees as well. My favorite is the caramel macchiato. If you haven't been to Smokey Mountain Bakers, treat yourself to an authentic Roan Mountain gem. Roan Mountain would not be the same without it.