4 Best Coffee Shops near Beech Mountain

“Amazing coffee! So glad we have this option on our visits. Super clean too!“

“Great atmosphere, food and drinks - the coffee and lemonade were wonderful!“

“I love there coffees here!“

“Coffee Shop No. 491
Fred and Larry’s Coffee
Banner Elk, NC
April 7, 2025

This is my second time visiting Fred and Larry’s Coffee Shop in Banner Elk, North Carolina. The first time was September 13, 2021; the ending stages of COVID so customers were not allowed in the shop. I ended up drinking coffee outside with three local gentlemen; one of the them was Larry. He is an owner and a Marine Veteran. We had some good laughs and I learned a lot about Banner Elk and the surrounding area.

After visiting Fred and Larry’s Coffee the first time, I realized I wanted to make exploring local coffee shops a part of my life; and here I am almost 500 coffee shops later.

On my second trip I enjoyed a cortado while relaxing on Fred and Larry’s big comfy leather couch. The barista was super friendly. She is definitely an incredible asset to the shop.

Thank you Fred and Larry for making delicious coffee and providing a relaxing setting to meet new people and dream up new adventures in life.

Enjoying life one cortado at a time!“