The Empty Glass

Stopped here to stretch our legs during a long road trip. Cute little spot with sweet and savory…read morepastries. Service was fast and friendly and they even offered to warm the biscuit. Definitely worth a visit if you're in the area.

Third times the charm when trying to get coffee on our way back to my parents after a…read morefun/exhausting wedding weekend. Mea Cuppa is inside the Capital Market which is thankfully pretty easy to get around even when busy like it was when we got here. I needed all the coffee and loved that they had a flat white option which you don't see everywhere, especially in WV. Not the best flat white but it still hit the spot.

12 oz whole milk latte

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Taylor Books

4.6(176 reviews)

I've only been here a couple times, but it's been consistently pleasant. The Moroccan Mint tea is…read morerefreshing and wonderful. The veggie quiche is delicious! And you can't beat their deal on a house coffee with refills for $2.75. Love this place, the folks are friendly and it's such a peaceful place.

Nice books store with new and used. Love the combination of books, coffee and entertainment.read more

On the other side of the coffee bar, opposite of thr salt water fish tank and seating area.

Veggie quiche after a big bite!

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2nd book section

First Watch

The food no matter what you order is fresh hot and delicious. Service is always top notch. You…read morecN even go on their website and reserve a table prior to arriving.

Went in because they sent a birthday comp. It was fast service, fantastic food! They always have…read moreunique menu items! Get the app,

Inside

Avocado Toast w/ side of Fruit

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Lonestar Brisket Hash

Swiftwater Cafe

4.4(90 reviews)

**April 2025: Weekday Afternoon Visit**…read more My friend and I were in the area and wanted a quick lunch before we hit the road again. With the high reviews we thought we'd check out Swiftwater Cafe. The restaurant is located on the first floor of a large building complex (maybe apartments?), and there were many locals dinning in. The space looked very homey and the tables were lined with green and white checkered tablecloths. There's a big chalk board with breakfast and lunch items and my friend and I decided on the following: Lunch -Italian Grilled Cheese $8.06 - This was a fantastic vegetarian sandwich. There was a lot of flavor and it the texture of all the ingredients worked together. I would get this again. -Tomato Basil Soup $4.16 and Chili $4.16: Standard soups -Pepperoni Roll $4.16 - I was told that this was West Virginia's state food so naturally we had to try it out. It was tasty and I'm glad that this restaurant put in cheese, but I kind of wished there were a little bit more. -Chef Salad $9.88: This salad had a good assortment of ingredients and gave me the much needed vegetables that I had been lacking on this roadtrip. Service The host was very quick and polite. Patrons would pick up their orders at the counter when it's ready. Summary It was a nice local joint and I enjoyed all the outdoor photos around the cafeteria.

Service was great. Heidi the prep cook did an amazing job making my hot dogs. Didn't steam the buns…read morebut that's totally fine! The BBQ sandwich was good also! Love the inside too! Great place!

Dining room

Cobb Salad

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Streetview

Caffe Romeo

4.8(58 reviews)

1.5 mi

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This gelato shop occupies a small space that is across the river from the WV Capitol area and a…read moreshort distance up a steep incline. I walked up to find a couple of people working there who I take to be ownership. Notably, the reason I hadn't visited before is that I often travel on Sunday and they're closed on Sunday. You can run a business however you want I guess, but Sunday does seem like a time where a lot of people would want to be able to purchase some ice cream. In substance, the gelato selection was very good. They had a few non-dairy options. I picked several flavors that were wildly different, but was recommended to try something more consonant, which I suspect reflects a difference in thought processes between the more masculine high-decoupling mind and a contrasting holistic approach. Having said that, I went with the recommendation for what tasted like a very ripe banana flavor, as well as a tiramisu cream that definitely tasted like high quality tiramisu, and a pure hazelnut flavor. It was a high quality smooth dessert, and in relative terms, the price was less than what you'd pay at a high-end place in a big city. And while I can't say I've been to Italy, this gelato was as good as you'd get in any of the American places I've been to, so it's a great stop here in Charleston.

The best gelato I've ever had! You can tell the ingredients are fresh and authentic. I was able to…read moretest out some flavors of gelato before ordering. Great service and ample seating inside.

Sitting area with beautiful forest view @ Caffe Romano

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Banana gelato in Left portion of cup; Pink Grapefruit in Right portion of cup! YUM!

Mea Cuppa Coffee Lounge

4.8(53 reviews)

1.9 mi

Must try: Velvet Elvis!…read more Why: I have a sweet tooth and wanted some flavor in my morning ice latte so tried the Velvet Elvis - blackberry, dark chocolate, and almond whipped cream. Tasted like dessert - loved it! I got a large to sip on during my drive to New River Gorge National Park. Notes: Cute and welcoming coffee shop. Barista was friendly and helpful. Indoor and outdoor seating. Easy parking. I'm a morning person so was happy they opened at 7am on weekdays.

The pastries here are fresh and delicious. They also have small prepackaged wraps, salads and…read moresandwiches that you can easily purchase. They have a few great signature drinks, such as a shower pistachio rose or velvet Elvis. I ordered a soy latte. It was just what I wanted. There is easy parking right outside you can sit inside or outside. It brings a friendly crowd and walk a place to hang out.

Very nice mid-century modern interior.

Retail

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Mea Cuppa Coffee Nook

5.0(1 review)

This is a really cute coffee shop located in charleston library! It's large enough to grab a book…read morefrom the shelves, grab a good coffee and relax here a little bit. Service was quick and friendly!

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Quarrier Diner

4.0(45 reviews)

1.0 mi

Great experience here. Stopped after a day at the Capitol. The service was very friendly, fast, and…read moreefficient. Our table got BLT, Reuben, Hotdogs, and Philly steak. The potato wedges are delicious. Sweet tea was perfect. It has a true diner feel inside, even has bar stools at the counter. Good choice for good quality diner food - nothing fancy here!

Quick stop for a breakfast Croissant sandwich and hash browns. Food done right. Great atmosphere…read moreand great staff

Bubble waffle and eggs Benedict

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Outside exterior

Cups & Cats

4.3(4 reviews)

Chai was amazing! staff are very nice, and chilling with the cats is such a vibe!…read moreAlthough you do have to pay a fee ti get in but trust me, it's worth it!

Overall: Good cat cafe experience! Coffee was good, a litttttle sweet, but good! We had a great…read moretime here hanging out with kitties and would for sure do it again! What to expect: There's a food and drink side and a cat side. There's a wall with huge windows so you can still look in while you're eating the snacky muffin type food they have. You can take in drinks with lids to the cat side, though. The staff were nice and helpful, they talked about the cats and brought out different things (treats, special toys) to get the kitties interested.

Coffee bar

Kitty!!!!

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West Virginia Public Broadcasting

4.6(7 reviews)

1.1 mi

I have seen some shows here before. Really nice place. It show cases a lot of local talent. I…read morereally appreciate that!

I've been to hundreds of concerts across the country and I'm attempting to write a review of every…read morevenue to assist my concert going troubadours. Margo Price/ Dead Man Winter/ The Company Stores/ Solas/ Jonny Fritz February 26, 2017 Mountain Stage is an institution - an NPR staple - that all music lovers should experience. If I lived nearby, I'd be there every Sunday a show was scheduled. With that said, instead of traveling for another taping in the future, I'll just send a yearly check for $40 and listen on the radio/ podcasts. A few things I wish I knew ahead of time: Our show was taped at the Civic Center Little Theater which is no bigger than a high school auditorium. Tickets are for general admission seats (first come, first seat) and the other attendees like to have buffer seat between their parties and use seats for coats. In addition, the ushers aren't equipped with flashlights to help seat. So, get there early and try to claim a seat. The bar. I messaged the venue and inquired if there was a bar. They correctly and promptly responded "they may serve up to show time." They weren't joking. The bar stopped serving before they started tapping (7:15). I'm guessing they don't want people too rowdy because it's a radio show. However, if we were to do it again, we'd have taken a flask or a bottle. Security was nonexistent - no bag checks, ticket scanners, metal detectors, pat-downs, flashlights ..... The parking garage may be $3-$5 (or it may not). Initially when we tried to park in the parking garage, we had to turn around and find an ATM, but when we returned, the parking attendant was gone. There's nothing to do in Charleston (at least on a Sunday night). Half the restaurants were closed because it was Sunday. The bars we went into after the show - no one was there. We eventually called mercy and just went back to the hotel and watched the end of the Oscar's.