☕ A Coffee & Tea Lover’s Guide to Rutherford County, NC

🌄 Rutherfordton

Small Town Coffee Roasters

Fresh-roasted gourmet coffee from around the world, served at their espresso bar.
➡ Roasted beans, brewed coffee & tea, plus muffins, cakes, scones & cookies.

Main Street Coffee & Ice Cream

Family-friendly shop offering 28 Hershey’s hand-dipped ice cream flavors and Larry Bean’s fair-trade coffee.
➡ Wi-Fi available. Great for kids and kids-at-heart.

Maples on Main: Breakfast, Brunch & Bakery

A fresh and inviting spot for a cozy morning meal or midday treat.
➡ House-made pastries, hearty breakfast favorites, and quality coffee.
➡ A great stop for brunch with friends or a quiet solo morning.

🌆 Forest City

Hope House Coffee Co.

A nonprofit café dedicated to "Coffee with a Cause."
➡ Profits support local and global agencies that promote hope and community.
➡ Recently awarded the "Spirit of the Community" honor.

Pie Safe Baking Co.

Housed in a 1923 bank, this café offers a slice of history—and pie.
➡ Made-from-scratch pastries, cheesecakes, espresso drinks, and more.
➡ Beautiful, historic three-story building in downtown Forest City.

🌊 Lake Lure

The Bear’s Cup Café Bar

Located on Bald Mountain Golf Course with scenic views.
➡ Starbucks coffee, cold beer, grab-and-go snacks & fast Wi-Fi.

Lured Market & Grill – Coffee Shop

A new coffee shop addition across from the original market building.
➡ A quick stop for fresh coffee before hitting the lake.

The Hatchling Coffee House by Grey Hawk

Breakfast & lunch, gourmet espresso, teas, and fast Wi-Fi.
➡ Located next to Grey Hawk Bar & Gardens at 102 Resort Lane.
➡ Great for to-go orders or relaxed meetups.

🏙 Spindale

Caffeine Coffee Café (inside On Main)

A little bit of everything in one spot.
➡ Coffee, teas, juices, smoothies, and breakfast items.
➡ Conveniently located on Main Street Spindale.