Great coffee and tea options. The food and pastries are second to none! Incredible. Anna who…read moreworks here was so nice and helpful. She went the extra mile! This is a great place to hang out, meet, or just relax and read. My whole family loves this place.

I absolutely love these cute little spots tucked away in small towns. Let's just say, these…read moresmoothies were absolutely AMAZING. I ordered the strawberry sunshine: strawberries, peaches, strawberry juice and orange juice. Omg to perfectly sweet and tart. I could start off everyday with one of these. My friend had the peach blush and she enjoyed it but said it was more berry forward than peach. We got a few scones as well including the chocolate toffee which was absolutely tasty.

Such a charming local find! Friendly, fairly priced, good portions, good espresso, and nice patio…read more What more could you want in a coffee shop/ bakery lunch? Love it!

Adorable little bakery and breakfast spot that is located in a beautiful old house in Black…read moreMountain. We would have never known about it, except after dining at the Red Rocker restaurant. The grounds are lovely and are shaded with large trees and have seating underneath them. There's also an outside patio where customers can enjoy their food. We opted for the seating inside and I had a delicious everything bagel with lox, cream cheese and capers. Dave had eggs, sausage and cheese on an everything bagel too. There was a continuous line of customers buying bakery stuff and getting coffee. The atmosphere is so homey and pleasant that it a pleasure to eat there.

Beautiful bakery! Everything looked delicious but we settled on to-go coffees, seeded sourdough…read moreand an oatmeal cookie. All were fabulous. The chocolate dipped macaroons looked amazing for next time. Friendly efficient service.

I'm the outlier here, which, before I get to bagels and cookies, reminds me of something that…read morehappened about a year ago. My doctor said I aged just like any other human but that my physical fitness and condition was that of someone 25 years younger than me. At that time, I didn't know what 'outlier' meant so I called him a mammogram. He just looked at me confused, which was the plan. With that out of the way, this is more of a bread place than a bagel place. If I had gone here for bread (even though a bagel is bread), I likely would have given it 5 Stars. But I was here for a bagel. They didn't have plain or poppy so I got a Toasted Sesame bagel. I did get it toasted but it was literally called a Toasted Sesame. It was okay. The cookies were also good not great. I still could have maybe given a 4 thanks to great service, a cool vibe, outdoor seating, and impeccable cleanliness but instead of the bagel being $2 and change, they charge another $2 for service (buttering the bagel). So, how a bagel and a small bag of three cookies, it was $9 after leaving a $1 tip. Other negatives are no option for a paper receipt and no bathroom. He did offer to guide me through the kitchen to the employee bathroom but that would be awkward. If you're local and seeking amazing bread options, you will probably love it. If you're on a road trip on I-40 and want a bagel and a bathroom, it ain't the place.

We were recommended to come here from a friend back at home. We stopped in for some coffee and a…read moresweet treat before we walked around Black Mountain. We got their seasonal 'Smores Latte' iced and it was delicious. We also shared their 'Peach Rooibos Croissant' and it was so flavorful and delicious. The croissant had filling on the inside. It was light and fluffy. It was definitely enough to share between two people. The cafe had plenty of indoor and outdoor seating. They had a variety of board games one can play. The one negative was that I didn't see a wheelchair ramp to get in and out of the coffee shop. It made getting in and out difficult with a stroller.

Recess Coffee & Baked Goods was one of our favorite stops on the trip. I had the egg, bacon, and…read morecheese croissant, and it was so fresh, buttery, flaky, and delicious. The latte was excellent too, and the latte art was a nice touch. Before we left, I grabbed a twice-baked almond croissant, and it was just as good. Everything tasted incredibly fresh, and you can really tell they put a lot of care into their baked goods. The shop has a cozy, welcoming atmosphere inside, and there's also a great outdoor seating area if you're bringing your dog. I'd definitely recommend stopping by if you're in the area.

As soon as we walked through the door we were treated like we were visiting family. The atmosphere…read morewas welcoming. Our questions were answered. Recommendations were made. The BEST bakery I have been to in a very long time. We started out sharing a ham and cheese croissant. The ham and cheese was baked into the croissant. Light, flaky, and very delicious. I am surprised my husband let me have more than one bite. We ordered the quiche of the day and the one available every day. The ham and cheese was the quiche of the day. It was light, creamy, and very rich. The other quiche had spinach, feta, and tomatoes. It was equally delicious. Go and check them out. You will not be sorry. Go now.

Coffee in this town can be as ubiquitous as beer, but not here (..... poet and I didn't even know…read moreit). Seriously, clean decor, neat and well organized...and I like the bar. Add in the ability to obtain an adult beverage...and this little hidden gem outside of town is a way to enjoy you drink...away from the tourist-esk feel in the center of town.

Used to love the cupcakes with previous owners. Tried a couple during the Holly Jolly festivities…read moreand my chocolate one was very dry and I could tell it had been out for a while. My wife got a gluten-free and it was the same. Much smaller size than previous ones too. Also had very small selection of canned drinks and no diet ones. Just sparkling water and Cheerwine. Quite disappointing after our years of getting cupcakes and cakes from them. Doubt we will spend money there again. Very sad for us.

Simple store front shop in downtown Chimney Rock with (10?) Cupcake flavors to choose from as well…read moreas a few other goodies( macarons and daily specials). Cupcakes were decently priced. The key lime flavor was to light and tasted more like vanilla cupcake, but the buckeye was really good. There is no seating you order,take your goodies and move along.

I have been wanting to try a banana pudding latte since I first heard about them recently. I…read morethought the concept sounded a little weird, but when I saw it on the special menu here, I had to go for it. I was NOT disappointed! The banana flavor was spot on, like a true banana. Not like the typical artificial banana flavoring you'd find in a candy. It was sweetened just enough and topped with little vanilla wafer pieces. We were only inside for a short period of time, but this was a really cute place with comfy seating and a calm, quiet vibe. Staff were friendly and efficient. The only thing that could have made my drink better would have been more ice, but then I would have less of my delicious beverage, so I can't really complain.

Dripolator Coffeehouse was exactly the kind of Sunday morning stop we needed as we rolled east out…read moreof Asheville. Yelp pointed us here and as usual, the algorithm absolutely nailed it. We arrived at around 7:15 am and were greeted by two regulars hanging out front with their dogs, which meant that Mrs. K. got her morning dog fix before we even made it inside. That set a great tone for a good day. The welcome inside was warm in the small town way that feels genuine instead of forced, just easy smiles and a quick hello as I ordered. It was rather quiet when we arrived but the folks seemed to start pouring in as we sipped our coffees. My cortado was excellent even if it was in a paper cup. Mrs. K. was happy with her latte which is the proper test. We lingered a bit, enjoying the quiet and watching Black Mountain wake up around us before getting back on the road. A great little stop just off I-40 and a perfect start for the day. Five stars! [Review 540 of 2026 - 4635 in North Carolina - 25722 overall]

Not just the best sandwich in Western North Carolina but an amazing shopping experience with folks…read morethat treat you like family! I heard about this place from some friends years ago and regularly frequented for the killer deli sandwiches and old world bakery. Back then it was called Troyer's but recently went back and the entire shopping/dining experience has been elevated in the best of ways!!!! I was greeted immediately when I walked in by a super sweet couple rocking out the incredible sandwiches! I found out they had been making the Troyer's sandwiches for years which was so cool. Come to find out they now have beef, pork, lamb & chicken for sale grown right on the same property! I grilled a ribeye that next day and the flavor was on par with anything from the chop shop! I also found out they have a CSA that delivers right to my home which makes for least waste and need to use the corporate grocery store so often. The grocery section has so many options from dry goods to locally made products they have you covered. I picked up goats milk soap, spicy pickles, champagne mustard, old world candy, and an amazing soup my family loved. The oatmeal crème pie is by far the best dessert after an amazing sandwich I've ever had the pleasure of enjoying. I also grabbed a loaf of fresh baked and it was to die for! The front porch is pet friendly and I really enjoyed the ambiance with birds chirping and laughter from the 10 local fireman all enjoying the same vibe!

The sandwiches are huge and the ingredients are so fresh. Everyone is so friendly. They had live…read moremusic on the back deck, and it is dog friendly!

Nice server for punch. Good drafts on tap. Had the Leon schnitzel with cucumber salad and red…read morecabbage. Delicious. The Reuben's were hid and shareable. Loved the German.chocolate cake. Spaetzke was excellent

We enjoyed our lunch. What a treat finding this German restaurant right downtown. We enjoyed the…read morepretzel with beer cheese, brats, German potato salad and red cabbage. We also loved that they had a beer that we had enjoyed while traveling in Germany a few months ago. Service was good. Inside reminds me of a traditional German pub.