We came here for a nice coffee break during our bike ride on the Ecusta Trail. All the staff was so…read morefriendly. They have a lovely outdoor deck to sit at and enjoy some coffee, tea, or baked good. The inside is quaintly decorated and feels so cozy. This is definitely a spot for the locals. We had their 'Tiramisu' and 'Waterfall' speciality latte. They were both delicious. This is a great place to come and get some coffee, tea, or baked goods. It seems like a nice place to get some work done too.

Southern Streams is a great option while in Laurel Park to get your caffein fix or to grab a bite…read moreto eat. For the coffee lovers there are typically 3 options of self serve available (medium, dark, decaf) so you never have to wait more than a minute or two to get what you want. If you have some time to enjoy that cup of coffee inside the cafe you can pay for a refill ($0.50 I believe) and fill up again before you leave. The cookies are huge. The breakfast burrito (both veg and non veg available) has become a staple in our household along with the breakfast croissant (bacon egg and cheese). I do wish they were open Sunday's and had longer hours during the week but a solid option in the area!

Passing through on our way back home and decided to take a little detour to support both my…read morecaffeine problem and a local business. Always a great idea in my book! They have a drive through, but considering that it was my first time here, I wanted to get a better idea of the options/menu, so we went in. It gives off old school diner eclectic vibes, which is cool with me. The staff was friendly and greeted us after finishing up the drink they were making. We took some time to check out the menu & landed on an iced Turtle - one of those listed under "specialty drinks," which was caramel, dark chocolate, and butter pecan. I was a little nervous when I got it because of the amount of syrup in the bottom, so I gave it a good stir. Flavor was a little strong, mostly from the dark chocolate (which I'm not the biggest dark chocolate fan to begin with), but after a good mix, all blended pretty well. I enjoyed the flavor and would certainly drink it again, but would like to try another option to explore more of the menu. Definitely worth a visit if you're passing through the area.

First visit to the Ugly Mug. I ordered the special drink called the Lucky Charms Latte. Coffee not…read moreyour thing? They also have loose leaf tea jars that you can bring up and they will make a cup of tea for you. They have pastries, hand made crafts and other small items for sale. Staff were quick and friendly. Overall it's a cute, old fashioned little place that I would totally come back to next time I'm in town.

Stopped in for an afternoon coffee while visiting Chimney Rock. I had a delicious Carmel latte…read more The lady was very friendly and we talked about the rebuilding that Chimney Rock is going thru after the hurricane. They had coffee and cold drinks. T-shirts and souvenirs. There is a small area in the back to sit and also outdoors on the. Deck overlooking a beautiful stream.

My husband and I stopped in last weekend for a coffee treat while driving around the Chimney rock…read morearea. The first thing I saw in front of this business was a Puppy Pit stop bowl of water, and I was instantly glad we stopped. What a small yet immensely thoughtful gesture! Now, on to the drinks! My husband ordered a mint frappee and I ordered an iced coffee with cream and toffee syrup. The owner and employee were so friendly and we had great conversation for about 10 minutes. The drinks were both beautiful and delicious. The river runs right behind the coffee shop and we walked down to enjoy the view with our coffee. It was a great experience. Rating from F to A +++, It gets an A+++.

My husband and I visited the Brandy Bar on a whim. We were greeted like we were family, Brenda the…read moreowner was so welcoming. We ordered drinks (normally were Bourbon drinkers) we learned they make Brandy drinks to resemble Bourbon drinks, ordered (2) Old Fashions they were great! Could not tell the difference between the normal Bourbon vs Brandy. The whole atmosphere and setting reminds me of Cheer's bar, many regulars and everyone is your friend. Bart the bartender could show more enthusiasm for being a bartender.

Owner was very knowledgeable of Brandy and great conversation and education on different option…read more Bartender seemed to be a little annoyed on making drinks and not very interactive at all for a small place. If you are looking for a local spot, with local people this is your spot. Will be coming back as I am always looking for the local place versus the commercial overpriced bar, it has its imperfections but that also adds to its appeal in a certain way.

Awesome little bar and coffee shop. Great service with a fun atmosphere. Whether you're looking to…read moretry a unique shot, a fun drink, a beer, or a coffee, this smallest bar in the YSA is a great place to stop in or hang out.

This place is divine!! If you want strong, flavorful, unadultered coffee, this is your spot! It's…read moredefinitely a hidden gem downtown. Also love all the fire station decor.

Terrible ownership. Tried to take a seat and wait for a friend before ordering and she tried…read moretelling me to leave before I was even ready to order. Not impressed at all and definitely will not be going back.

I came in here the other morning on the way to run some errands with my mom. I was running on an…read moreempty stomach and needed something to fuel me for the day. When we walked in we greeted by a kind employee. I ordered my usual coffee order and then got this bacon, egg, and cheese pastry. It ended up being really good and tasted like it had a mix of different herbs. The egg in the middle was a boiled egg so i found that interesting. Overall this morning run at cognative was a success!

Coffee stop before a spa day nearby. This cafe is doing a…read morelot at once, a good menu but sour espresso. The good: if you are stopping in before a mountain bike ride this place is targeting you. Large breakfast drink menus a good mix of breakfast sandwiches and baked goods and a shop with novelty items and biking gear. The bad: I was not here prior to a biking trip... my wife tried one of their specialty coffee drinks and had no complaints but I had a double espresso which was very sour and had no crema. Maybe I'd stop back before a bike ride for a sando but hold the espresso.

Wonderful atmosphere, great live music , owner came around and greeted us, good drink menu. Wish I…read morelived there I'd be there frequently!

Beautiful and full of atmosphere. Try it, promise you won't be disappointed. It is the perfect…read moreplace to share an evening with a group of friends. Conversation flows in this cozy quiet venue.