super sweet and helpful baristas and amazing coffee! love the coconut latte! the doughnuts don't stand out to me BUT the coffee and vibes is where it's at. it's great! read more

Im visiting town and my friends brought me here for a morning coffee before a hike. What a cute spot. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Friendly staff, cozy atmosphere with seating areas indoor and out, and lots of unique flavor combinations to choose from.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] They have hot and cold drinks plus frozen ones, too. read more

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Awesome little coffee shop highly recommend in Murphy, North Carolina just a few minutes off the main highway. read more

Rare Bird Emporium - Drive-through window silo style - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Murphy, North Carolina

Super cute cafe and retail space. They are very well known for their mini donuts. They come in many flavors. Don't leave without these gems of deliciousness. They serve them in orders of three. We ordered an Americano and a regular coffee. Both were good. They also have muffins and bagels. There are tables for you to sit and have your coffee/snacks. There is a rather large retail space that has everything you could imagine. It's a great place to stroll while sipping coffee. This would be a fantastic place to pick something up as a gift for someone or for yourself. Prices seem reasonable. The staff were very friendly and welcoming. They do have a drive thru for coffee as well. read more

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What a great find!! I was looking for coffee as we were driving through town and decided to stop in here. The coffee and donuts were delicious! [[HIGHLIGHT]]But what was fun was the store. They had so many unique fun items to look at.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] After we were done looking at everything we sat down at the tables and enjoyed coffee and donuts. They have a wide variety of coffees and flavorings. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Definitely a cool place to stop in.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

First time and what a delightful experience! We ordered frozen coffees - they were delicious! Staff was super friendly. The store has many fascinating gifts to peruse...we definitely shall return! read more

I can't say enough good things about this shop. For starters, we grabbed a coffee and then looked around and shopped for local crafts. The coffee choices were plentiful and it was delicious. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The shop, itself, was really neat.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] The service was very friendly. I will definitely come back here ! read more

[[HIGHLIGHT]]Super cool place![[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] You can get a delicious cup of coffee and an amazing, unique gift for someone at the same time. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Love the cool areas set aside for enjoying your cup of Java![[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Very nice staff... we will definitely be back here again when in the area. read more

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What a fabulous find! Not only was the coffee amazing but [[HIGHLIGHT]]the atmosphere and people were warm and welcoming[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]]. Donuts not to be missed. read more

Rare Bird Emporium - Fresh homemade donuts - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Murphy, North Carolina

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Good coffee, good donuts. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Setting is a cool little store as well, so not a 5 star, but still awful nice, and will definitely be back![[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

It was just a brief stop in, though I would have stopped on Sunday for longer had they been open on Sunday. They had a few baked goods remaining at the end of the day, and I sampled some miniature donuts with powdered sugar that made for a nice snack. The store itself was pretty, though I am not the sort who would be likely to buy their non-food items (though never say never). They had a drive-through for morning, and I suspect it would be worth coming in for a beverage. read more

Rare Bird Emporium - Mini donuts with powdered sugar - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Murphy, North Carolina

[[HIGHLIGHT]]Awesome spot.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Great coffee and solid cinnamon sugar donuts. My new Go To coffee shop

We love this cool emporium and their delicious coffees. We always prefer finding independent shops over the chains, and this cozy spot fits the bill. And try the delicious mini donuts with your coffee! read more

Spent the night in Murphy and the folks at my hotel recommended Rare Bird for coffee. My first impression was very positive as I was greeted by very friendly staff. They offer lots of great coffee drinks and have baked goods too. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The Emporium is very cool too![[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

Rare Bird Emporium - Large Americano - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Murphy, North Carolina

I really enjoy this coffee shop. The coffee was made just as I requested. I had the veggie quiche for breakfast. It was not the absolute best. I plan to try another one on my next visit. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The atmosphere is relaxing and unique.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] All of the staff I encountered were friendly and helpful. Looking forward to my next visit. read more

Oh my Gosh the best little hidden secret in Murphy. Family owned coffee shop country store. Just makes you happy to walk in. Iced coffee is delicious and I had the iced tea with flavor. They make their own mini donuts yum Must stop in read more

Rare Bird Emporium - Coffee tea and goodies - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Murphy, North Carolina

Went for donuts and coffee. Best donuts! Good service and [[HIGHLIGHT]]nice atmosphere[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]]. Will be back.

What a cool new stop in Murphy. This combination coffee shop/antique store/ gift store has some amazing cool items in it. We shopped and bought some really cool items. This part of the store I would give 5 stars. The coffee shop is where I would give less stars. Our coffee was decent. They did not seem to have any traditional drip coffee available. (Which is what I really wanted) I had a latte and partner had a rare bird mocha. This is where we were confused. The menu had no description of the items. We assumed a mocha would be mocha, not Carmel. He hates carmel. *see picture* The drink was good but it not what he wanted or expected for a mocha drink. We tried some of the donuts. We thought they were a bit expensive for the size and quality. They charge $1 extra for toppings. We were disappointed they charged extra because that seemed excessive and normally topping on donuts are not "extra". This was also the ONLY food item they offer. My partner isn't a huge donut fan and would have rather had a crossiant or muffin. We both would have liked a fruit bowl or something similar. Maybe even a breakfast sandwich. Overall, this place was a neat stop but not a breakfast stop. I hope they add more to the menu and we will check back in a few months. read more

Found on trip from Greenville, SC to Knoxville,TN. Lovely little store, the coffee is really good and the donuts are fantastic. 100% will stop again next trip through Murphy, NC. read more

Awesome place to stop! So glad I helped this one and found it on our travels! We stopped for coffee and found the sweetest shopping place! Lots of local goodies it was like a Christmas bazaar we definitely supported local by how much we bought! The donuts were delish, the powered ones better than cinnamon! We grabbed a coffee, bio break and shopping- my kinda stop! Loved it! Wish I would have grabbed more pics inside but grabbed this quick pic they offer drive through too! Only draw back is only one bathroom. But we waited and made it work! Super precious place to stop!! read more

What a great little hidden gem. Friendly people, lots of space to sit, and some of the cutest little items. Definitely worth the drive.

Delicious coffee, donuts, & muffins! Loved all the items on the ship side. Cute, local items. We will definitely be back!

A Rare find anywhere, but located in Murphy NC this emporium combines delicious coffee, teas ,custom home made donuts, muffins & bagels, etc with Internet cafe & an eclectic selection of gifts, cards, and other things you could probably do without but can't resist. The owner, Kate, has hired a staff always ready with a welcoming smile, which only adds to the wonderful relaxing atmosphere both inside & out. Drive up service is available but do take some time to enjoy the store. You will not be sorry. Love the calming background music and the little touches that make your experience so special. The Rare Bird Emporium begs you to sit, relax, and stay a while. Don't want to sit at the tables in the front - wander to the back of store where cozy sofas & chairs with a selection of books create a homey place to unwind and escape. Not to be missed - enjoy read more

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This was such a great find! We were up early on our vacation to the area and decided to stop in and get some coffee. We ended up leaving with a lot more than that. The staff were SO friendly and helpful. They helped with any questions that we had about the menu. The donuts and coffee were amazing. The gift shop is extremely cute and they have a lot of interesting finds in there. I highly recommend checking this place out. read more

Rare Bird Emporium - Gift shop - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Murphy, North Carolina

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Found it first day in town and have returned every day since. The doughnuts are fabulous and machine was having an issue so had a toasted bagel which was fresh and tasty. Had a latte first day and it was delicious and today tried the hot chocolate and it was delicious as well. The drive through is convenient and lady was very pleasant. Am here for two weeks and will definitely be back read more

What a great place to stop ! Great bakery, loved the donuts and took bagels home. The frozen Chai latte was to die far!! Cute boutique store also. Thanks Kate!! read more

Cute hidden gem in Murphy. Great coffee and great mini donuts! Don't miss out on this, if in the area.

So excited to find this place. I needed a cowork space and this place is perfect for that. There are even quiet nooks in the back with plush leather seats and natural lighting. Good "fancy" coffee (snacks were limited but might have been because of how late in the day it was), nice staff, features goods from local artisans (yeah, some mass produced stuff from China too but it's clearly marked). I only wish they were open in the evening so we could hit the trails in the day and study/work at night for a few hours. read more

For Schitt's Creek watchers -- it's like Rose Apothecary. Absolutely adorable store. It has so much fun stuff and a lot of local foods and crafts. And the owner was very nice. Well worth a visit read more

Just a special little coffee cafe with very unique and beautiful items to purchase for a special friend or family member or yourself!!!! Love this place and their donuts and coffee are simply delicious. read more

Great coffee spot with really cool merchandise. I always walk out with something extra!

Very cute coffee and donut store with a huge selection of cute gifts! The cute mini donuts are awesome! Definitely worth the stop!

We had lattes which were pretty good. This is a shop with coffee. No gluten free items to eat so do not go there hungry if you have a gluten allergy. Shop is cute, lots of local art. Not a lot of seating so was pretty busy and in spite of that we enjoyed it overall. read more

Great coffee and cute little boutique shopping. Enjoyed the friendly employees as well. Will be a regular stop on our way to the mountains.

Cute local coffee and gift shop. It was fun to explore the store and sip my oak milk cafe latte. We got the cinnamon donuts and they were tasty as well! I decided on a locally made mug as my purchase -- so glad we stopped in! read more

Drove by this place a few times while on vacation and decided to get up early and come in! This place did not disappoint. Great coffee and they even had milk subs like oat and coconut which was amazing! I had the iced Rare Bird Mocha and my boyfriend had a hot Caffe Mocha, and he kept talking about how it's one of the best coffees he's ever had. The place also has a gift/antique shop and it was so aesthetically pleasing and has so many cute options to take home. We will definitely be back before we leave town! read more

It's a great place to drink coffee, shop, meet with friends, and even get some work done.

I cannot say enough good about this place. As a business owner, I won't to say their customer service is great! I come over from Hayesville to get their frozen mocha with extra espresso. The drink size made me extremely happy as it is not a "small" large . You get your money's worth and the flavor is amazing!!!!!!! I will definitely keep making the trip for this read more

IN LOVE WITH THIS PLACE!! super cute and really good vibes, everyone is so sweet and the coffee shop is amazing!! i love how peaceful and calming it is here, 10/10 and definitely my new comfort place :)) read more

We love this place!!!! We come every time we are up here at our place. Homemade local bagels and mini donuts. Great coffee. Atmosphere can't be beat. Eclectic gift shop, local artists, is a wonderful add. Love to walk and shop while sipping my coffee. read more