We walked across the street from our hotel, around four o'clock in the afternoon, just before the happy hour crowd would come in. This place is charming and Kellen was great! She welcomed us in and let me chat her head off. My wife and I are from Morganton and had never been inside Fonta Flora. Lots of seating, both inside and out. It's a cool space with a variety of textures and colors. Lots of plants and animals excellent selection of brews. Good music and good vibes. Kellen made several recommendations and we picked up some merch. I highly recommend you stop here for some of the best beer in town. read more

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Love that you can sample to find your ideal brew. Great friendly bartender. Yes I would recommend

Wouldn't serve beer at 9:30pm when they close at 10pm. Beer ordered before that was half foam too. Visit Sidetracked instead.

We sat outdoors on the covered patio.... Ordered a pizza from the food truck and went inside and got some beers. Excellent beer, great service, great atmosphere and dog friendly with a separate water source for your dog. I'll definitely be back! read more

Great staff. They only serve packaged snacks. Would be better if they served light bites. Very laid back Vibes and helpful staff.

This place was so beautiful!! I kept looking around at how unique this place was while my friend and I came in for a quick drink. There was a private party setting up and I found myself thinking what a fun place it would be to have a private party. The beer is good. read more

I love herbal beers and it seems that I don't get a hold of one for a fair span of time. But when I do it's always rewarding. This was no exception with Fonta Flora's Doom Tree. It was a great herbal style lager with a lemon feature that was really quite lovely! Easily drinkable and easy to get more than one round this brewery has all the right marks to make their Doom Tree beer a real hit for me! read more

Fonta Flora Brewery - Morganton Pub - The lovely Doom Tree! Wonderful herbal beer and perfect for outdoor consumption! - Breweries Near Me - Morganton, North Carolina

Off the beaten path - but def worth a visit. Good selection of their beers. Super outside space with a cozy feeling inside. I'll be back! read more

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Really cute brewery in downtown Morganton - ample parking, really friendly staff, so many selections, plus wine! There was a lot of comfortable seating and space for a larger group, plus kiddos. Clean bathrooms with lots of gorgeous plants! read more

You absolutely cannot go wrong here. Great beers every time, no matter the style you're looking for. In addition, I absolutely love the staff! They're just plain fun and I always enjoy interacting with them. Always a stop when we're in Morganton. Trust me, you won't be disappointed. read more

Great place! Many great brews to choose from on tap including a dark for us fans in the summer months. Staff were great and took the necessary precautions during COVID-19 to make everyone feel comfortable. Place was very clean. Will definitely return if in the area again. read more

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I made my first visit to Morganton over the Memorial Day weekend and could not go without stopping in Fonta Flora. What a cute little gem. Fonta Flora has a small spot, with a few stools at the bar and tables around, with a few tables outside, but don't let that turn you away. Service is on point and their beer is even better. They definitely have an extensive list and everything we tried we enjoyed. I definitely will be sure to stop in again next time I'm in the area. read more

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We would also stop at Fonta on our way to Asheville and decided to do it again. It had been a few years but the place hasn't changed. Still a great selection of beers and a very spacious area with comfy sitting areas. I also really liked their merch. read more

Like a lot of towns in North Carolina Morganton has a very cute downtown and Fonta Flora is one of the gems of the area! They are located just on the edge of town and they have good parking spots right out front. Now on to their beer! They have a wonderfully diverse line up and I say start with their 5 beer flight. I really love their Hopsbeard IPA and the Supper table is an awesome fall beer. If you are looking for a place to host an event they also have a cute back room that would be great place. read more

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Unique beers like Hoppin John based on a low country dish are delicious and offer more than your standard fare. Hollergram is another great coffee stout it has a low ABV at 2.8 % a nice drink. Everyone was nice and eager to help with selections to people not familiar with their product. Definitely a place to visit ! read more

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Love the idea behind the brewery. My wife and I have made Morgonton our COVID getaway. We've been staying across the street at the Marriott. I came back from the from the brewery the first time and said, I'm not sure if I love that place or hate it. As that is how I felt about their beers. I'd have one and be like hmm, and then the next beer I'd go buy some to go. Wife loved the slushy. I've been back over and over again, so I'm going with love more than hate ;). Clean and taking COVID seriously. read more

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Small venue with excellent craft brews... will be a stop on the future Motown pub crawl!

My wife and I spent the night in town on our way to Asheville specifically to check out the brewery and explore downtown. The beer list was nice. They've got plenty of variety and everything that we tried was well done. We sat outside on a beautiful night. The service was fantastic and the atmosphere (inside and out) was really comfortable. They're doing a great job with covid precautions and you can't beat the convenience of the Fairfield Inn across the street. We'll definitely come back. read more

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Wait, wait, wait... How have I not reviewed Fonta Flora yet? It's one of our favorites! Hard to believe I haven't heaped the praise already but here goes now. Inventive and creative beers in a gorgeous tap room. Bar tenders are always friendly and happy to describe their beers. Dog friendly. Better than all of the above is their steadfast support of local businesses and agriculture and their willingness to work collaboratively with other brewers and businesses committed to the same values they are. I think I read that they've spent $11,000 on NC ingredients just this year (so, over 6-months) and I'm always excited to see them partner with the likes of Burial, Heirloom, AMB, Free Range, Barbee Farms... The list goes on and on. And that's just locally. They have friends like Jester King in TX and Creature Comforts in GA. They throw a hell of a festival, too. If you haven't made it to State of Origin and/or Give Cheese a Chance, put both of them on your calendar right now! read more

I was really impressed with this place. I can't wait to go back, in fact. I love the location, the atmosphere, and the beer is great, which helps. The staff was friendly and helpful. They gave us samples and explained the different beers so we could make a, informed choice. I loved all the saisons that I sampled. I only had one drink here, because I was exploring the area that day, but will be coming back soon. I'd really like to spend an afternoon here, I liked it so much. They have plenty of places for seating and table shuffleboard in the back. The parking is on the street, but pretty simple to find a spot. Highly recommend. read more

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What a great place! Came here about a month ago to try out their beers after hearing nothing but great things. This was a cute little brewery in a small mountain town. There were lots of options of beer to choose from, perfect for someone studying for the cicerone exam, and all were delicious. They had fantastic COVID precautions in place; no one allowed to drink inside or otherwise be inside except to use the restroom or purchase a drink or merch. By the way, their merch is GREAT! The sweatshirts and hoodies are sooo soft. Highly recommend. read more

Their beer is Diacetyl. The last two beers I've had from FF have been Diacetyl. I recently bought hopbeard 4 pack from the brewery and it's straight up Diacetyl. Fool me twice, shame on me. Won't be fooled a third time. Unfortunately I had to take a $16 hit but never again. This brewery was great in beginning, now it's garbage. Clean your tanks you Covid breeding idiots. Never buy from Morganton or Charlotte shitholes. Do y'all have QC? If you don't, do! Gd, stop putting shit in the market. read more

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I'm in Morganton for a work conference and since a location will be opening in Charlotte I really wanted to try the home base! The outside has a cute, cozy, mountainous feel. The inside is the same! You walk in and on your left you see the brewing system, which is always cool to see. But I like how they built it right in the tap room. Local artist work was hanging everywhere which is always nice. The bartenders were super friendly and inviting. They let us try samples. The prices are wonderful! About $4-$5 a beer. I love it when places incorporate the taxes for a flat rate. It's awesome. The beer was really good. I'm a stout person and I really appreciated the stout on tap even though it was summer time! It was smooth and "light" tasting (to me I'm weird). I don't remember what the others in my group got but I tried all of them and there wasn't one I didn't like! Overall, great atmosphere in a small town. Fun place to visit and spend an evening! read more

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Great beer. Great atmosphere. A lovely surprise. They are very creative with their brews. Highly recommended!

Fonta Flora has a variety of beer styles, but the more funky ones stood out most. They had a beet beer that was delicious. The staff was very friendly and helpful. We sat outside with our dog, and many other people with their dogs. They had live music playing inside that was nearing the end when we arrived. We had w full pours each and went home with 2 bottles. The bathroom has potted succulents and other plants all over. Relaxing, chill environment. read more

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In town for the weekend, what a great find right across the street from the Fairfield hotel. Excellent selection of beers to try out. I like pilsners, not many brewers have one, Fonta Flora had two on tap. This is the right way to start the night, or day. Well run, excellent service. I'd stay at the Fairfield again on the next trip just to walk across the street to this place. read more

Was excited to try the Fonta Flora Brewery but didn't have a chance due to the masking policy. Masks required unless seated, didn't try to see if it was enforced, just not that interested. Cute spot in downtown Morganton, looks clean, food truck was arriving on Friday night. Outside seating available. Rating based on location, visual email amenities and corporate policy. read more

This is a great little taproom in downtown Morganton. Keyword it's little but that's ok! Just be prepared to wait in line for a drink on a weekend day. The beer selection is expansive and the beer is some good stuff. The brew tenders are cool and this spot is so cute! Do not pass this place by! read more

Where do I begin? Last month I drank the BEST beer I've had in a full Calendar YEAR!!! Alpha vs. Beta Carotene IPA made with local carrots!! Simply stunning! I kept going back and back and back. Now the sad news, it's all gone and we have to wait until summer for more. Fonta Flora makes some of the best Saisons around!! Wood Goat with local Tumeric and Miso!! Elder Flora Saison with Elderberries!! Pure freakin' magic! The recipes just keep coming! If you've never been here, please don't go because I want all of the BEER for MYSELF!! BOO Ha Ha Ha!!! read more

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Met this brewery at a balloon festival in Statesville, NC and decided to stop by on our way home from Asheville. This place is very cool and I hope to come to an event in the near future. Our pup was allowed inside and we met a very cool couple during our short stop. Be back soon Flora Fonta read more

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Great location, great staff, great drinks! They are also taking COVID precautions very seriously. Overall, just a really great vibe from this place. Highly recommend checking them out! read more

Fonta Flora is a cool little spot in downtown Morganton. I think what sets this place apart from other breweries in NC is its concept of using fresh local ingredients. They say that they want to take "brewing back to its agricultural roots." I think that this really shines through in both the beer and the atmosphere of the place. I also love that this brewery isn't just lost in the crowd of Asheville or Charlotte. Instead they are putting Morganton on the map. I stopped here on my way back from a work trip. I saw the Morganton exit from the interstate and had heard so much about this brewery that I had to stop. I came in on a Friday night and the place was packed. One of the negatives of my experience is that there weren't many seats available. I came in by myself, so I didn't want to grab a whole table, but all of the seats at the bar were taken. Basically what I'm saying, is that they are going to need some more seating, if they continue to grow in popularity. Once I did find a seat, I bellied up to the bar and ordered a flight. I got five different selections. To be honest, I was disappointed at first. Just about all of the beers were average to me, but then I hit two very good ones: the Papamace and the Double Hop Beard. The Papamace was a very unique tart saison. The Double Hop Beard, by far my favorite, was a double IPA that they had just brewed. This is most likely what I will stick to in the future. The way that I feel about their beer is that most of their stuff is average, but the good beers are really good. The service was great and both of the bartenders were very friendly and knowledgable. It seemed like just about everyone in the place was a local, except for me, and they knew just about everyones name and drink of choice. Fonta Flora is doing something unique in Morganton and you should go check it out. The service is good and the bartenders are friendly. The atmosphere is nice and Morganton is a cool little town to check out. On my next visit I'm going straight for the Double Hop Beard. read more

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I have always loved this brewery and their beer! I was excited to come back to this brewery today after a hike nearby... that quickly changed upon walking in. The music was atrocious and offensive. The lady behind the bar wasn't very nice. She had an attitude that hinged on "can't be bothered". The mask rule didn't bother me... but the place seemed over the top about it! I like to come to a brewery to relax and escape the world... not have more propaganda shoved down my throat. Gave two stars because I do enjoy the beer... but I really dislike the environment. Very disappointed in the direction this place has went in! read more

Very cool vibe, unique selection, and plenty of seating both inside and outside. Missed the food truck but will try again.

Quaint little brewery in downtown Morganton. Nestled in renovated building across from the Fairfield hotel. Large selection of beers including stouts and porters. Hardwood floors; Hightower tables; Two TVs with football games showing. Outdoor seating available for the Covid cautious beer drinkers. read more

The beer on tap was delicious, the outdoor seating was plenty far apart and nicely shaded. Loved the kettle chips. A lovely way to spend the afternoon after a hike. read more

Fonta Flora makes a big splash in the world of craft breweries, and somehow it's located in the middle of nowhere. Funny how that happens, isn't it? I've only been here once and I already immediately regret not checking it out before. This was the main purpose of us coming to Morganton (along with Catawba, that cool bottle shop, and Wysteria) and was the highlight of the day. The tap room is small but gorgeous, and the secondary room has a really nice long table right beside a table shuffleboard...table. The scene is chill and the bartenders are efficient at moving people through. The beer was delicious, but at the time we went, there wasn't much that was super unique other than a corn saison, which was really pretty special. I love their efforts towards sustainability and foraging, I think that's what really makes this place special. I'm sad to miss State of Origin this year, but I didn't know any better! I'll just have to come next year. In the meantime, with their *constantly* rotating tap menu and close proximity to Charlotte, I'll happily take an hour day trip and check it out if I'm in the mood for some mountain views :) read more

Ugh, For a place that has so much fan fare I sure expected it to be better. Nearly no place to park in a weird side street. Inside looks like an old leather shop from the wild west. Lots of beer on tap. I tried 8 of them and not a single good one there. 2 servers were taking their sweet time serving people, and I have to say that the customer service was definitely lacking all the way around. The serving area was small and people were all piled up trying to get a beer. Definitely not worth that. Fonta Flora makes some great beer.. in their main lineup. Its sure not here. I would never waste my time coming back here. You're not Wicked Weed... This funk-a-torum wanna be is funked up. read more

The boo and I are from Charlotte, but we make the hour+ drive out here just for a beer because it's worth it! This place is like the mecca for sour beers. Situated on a quiet corner in the downtown of historic Morganton, NC, the vibe in this place is very relaxed and they just want you to sip your beer and enjoy. The tap room has a wide variety of seating options with a variety of small tables for 2-4 and they have a back room which can accommodate larger groups. The bathrooms are cool too! Unique tile and plants all around make this a fun little room to visit even just to wash you hands :P. Outside they have tables along the sidewalk too! And of course the beer! This past visit I had the Funk Fuzz, which was basically a wild sour ale made with local peaches. Just about everything on this menu is made with local ingredients, which I love. It's hard to find these beers just anywhere, so we also got a bottle of a special release to-go. read more

Place still has terrible customer service. Really need to take some classes on how to run a biz.