Banner Elk Cafe & Tavern
324 Shawneehaw Ave S #184, Boone, NC
Crema's Take
“This family-owned spot pulls off the rare trick of being both a serious espresso bar and a full breakfast-and-lunch destination without sacrificing quality in either direction. The cortados are genuinely solid, the pastries are homemade, and the staff actually seem to care whether you're a solo coffee drinker or part of a group of ten. If you're in Boone and want to fuel up before hitting the slopes or just need a reliable local spot that doesn't cut corners, this is worth the visit.”
What to expect
Espresso-focused. A slow-sit, outdoor seating spot, good for meetings. Full breakfast, pastries, and light food on the menu. Dog friendly. Family friendly. Parking available.
Google Reviews
We had the BEST experience at Banner Elk Cafe! We came in with a group of 10, and everything from start to finish was absolutely beyond excellent. Every single person ordered drinks and food, and there wasn’t one complaint at the table—which says a lot for a group our size! I…
An absolute GEM of an establishment located in the heart of banner elk. A family owned business that cares deeply about their restaurants. If you can’t find an amazing meal with their huge menu selection- you’re missing out! My personal favorites are: Patty Melt, Pizza, Wings,…
We stumbled upon this place when looking to grab a bite before the slopes. The food and service was absolutely fantastic so we ended up coming back everyday for the remainder of our stay. The owner is very sweet, and the bartenders were both great! All the food we had was…
I went the bakery/coffee shop portion of the cafe. The barista was super friendly and the cortado was really good! The Reese’s cake was ok, flavor was good, but the texture was dry. Cute, rustic place in the town of banner elk…I would stop here again!
Joy , our waitress, was a joy! She was friendly and attentive. This establishment should be thankful to have her .♡ Now onto the food ! We ordered off both menus and our food came about 5 minutes apart, but we had been warned that would happen due to separate kitchens. We…
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