Smoky Mountain Espresso
1259 Middle Creek Rd, Gatlinburg, TN
Crema's Take
“Smoky Mountain Espresso has earned devoted fans with their signature cold brew lattes, including a half-sweet salted caramel version that reviewers return for again and again, plus creative drinks like their Haley (caramel and cookie dough) that go beyond standard coffee shop fare. The welcoming, family-friendly atmosphere features charming Christian decor and thoughtful touches like a pay-what-you-wish option, making it the perfect pit stop before hitting Dollywood or exploring Gatlinburg. With nearly 1,000 five-star reviews praising their specialty creations, attentive service, and commitment to accommodating alternative milks and decaf options, this is clearly a local gem that takes their craft seriously.”
What to expect
Google Reviews
I kid you not I stopped here 3 times on my honeymoon because my half sweet salted caramel iced latte just hit the spot everytime! 😍 They use cold brew by the way for their lattes instead of espresso. I did add a shot of espresso to it and it was still very good!
Alternate milks available. I had the soymilk turtle latte. It was good. My husband had their medium roast drip coffee and said it was good. One thing I really appreciate about them is they have a "pay it forward" board which is absolutely amazing.
We were greeted upon walking in and ordered two frozen drinks for $13.71. First drink was a frozen white mocha with mocha, caramel drizzle, and whipped cream. The flavor of this one wasn't what I wanted. Asked the staff how many coins I needed to get from my truck to get a little more mocha, they gave me a small cup for free; this made the drink closer to what I expected. Second drink was a frozen chai with gingerbread, cinnamon, & whipped cream. This one we both loved! So much so we drank it all before remembering to take the picture for our review. They had a sweet pay it forward coffee sleeve board for those who need a pick me up but can't afford it that day. The atmosphere was with the fireplace and seating and outdoor seating was very warm and cozy.
Smoky Mountain Espresso is a great coffee shop to go to before you start your day at DollyWood or go explore the area. I got the Haley and the Becky. Haley was a Carmel syrup and Cookie Dough blend and the coffee was smooth and very tasty. I’m also a tea lover and they had various options. I chose the Becky, butterbeer black tea and got it iced.This is what I would order if you love tea. The atmosphere is a Christian environment with friendly staff and Christian music playing in the background. 10/10
Very cute Cafe. Loved all the Christian decorations and coffee specials. They have decaf espresso, so they are able to make most drinks decaf. I had a decaf iced vanilla latte, and it was delicious. They have a beautiful giving board where you can buy a coffee for someone in need, and it was a wonderful thing to see how many people have donated already. There were not a lot of food options, but they did have some muffins that were good. They were very friendly staff, and they even had a drive thru.
Crema Reviews
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