Leopard Forest Coffee Company
403d N Poinsett Hwy, Travelers Rest, SC
Crema's Take
“Tucked just off the main drag in Travelers Rest, Leopard Forest Coffee Company draws espresso enthusiasts and laptop warriors alike with thoughtfully crafted drinks and a genuinely welcoming vibe where baristas seem genuinely interested in getting to know regulars. Their strong, well-executed coffees—whether you're ordering a caramel latte or diving into their pour-overs and specialty matcha drinks—pair perfectly with the cozy aesthetic and that irresistible coffee-shop smell that keeps first-timers coming back as regulars. This is the kind of place where conversation flows naturally and you're equally comfortable working for hours or lingering over a chat with friends.”
What to expect
Google Reviews
I went in for a strawberry matcha but they didn’t have strawberry syrup. It was my first time in so I got a caramel latte instead. DELICIOUS it was sweet yet still coffee flavor. They’re kinda tucked away but delicious coffee! Highly recommend and they are have their own beans
This used to be my favorite coffee shop, but after two recent experiences with the same employee, I won’t be returning. The first time, I arrived about 15 minutes before closing with two friends just to grab coffee to go. Before we could even get out of the car, the employee came outside and told us they were closed, even though it was still within posted business hours. Today I stopped in again during normal business hours. While I was standing in line waiting to order (not even next in line yet), the same employee interrupted the customer she was helping to tell me I had to leave because I had my 5-pound dog with me. I’ve never had an employee interrupt another customer just to tell someone to leave like that. A polite explanation or simply asking me to step outside while ordering would have been perfectly reasonable, and I would have gladly done so. Policies are one thing, but how they’re communicated matters. Both interactions came across as unnecessarily abrupt and unwelcoming. It’s disappointing because this used to be a place I genuinely enjoyed visiting. There are a lot of great coffee shops nearby, and unfortunately after these experiences I’ll be choosing to go elsewhere.
Was here on a business trip. Awesome location off the main road, but far enough from the "downtown" area. I actually like that there wasn't alot of people in here because I needed to work on my laptop. Great service and friendly staff. Delicious coffee.
Great, Strong coffee but an even better vibe. Community coffee shop where conversation is open and engaging. Fun, friendly people who actually want to get to know you. A good tagline for Leopard Forrest Coffee Company would be, “People come for the coffee but return for the conversation & connections!”
Prices are reasonable, great cozy vibe, the smell is amazing, love the aesthetic decorations, the chai latte and matcha latte new fav. As a first timer I def am gonna be a regular now. Got a cute free pin from a lovely staff member. Everyone is very friendly and love that they make and grind their coffee. Def gonna come back and spread the word to come here!
Crema Reviews
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