Bald Guy Brew Blowing Rock

This is a cute coffee shop but I had some of the worst nitro cold brew of my life - it was extremely weak, light in color and tasteless. Not sure if this was a fluke but won’t be back to find out- bummer to spent over ten dollars on two coffees then have them be so bad you can’t even drink them.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 1

Service: 5

Amazing coffee. We ordered decaf latte and it was super good. Customer service was excellent. I would honestly recommend people to try this place.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Good stop for coffee. Wide variety of options. Friendly staff.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Um...yes please. Maple Sage latte is Thanksgiving in a cup. Incredible.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Busy but the coffee was delicious! Not necessarily a bad combination...

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 5

Service: 4

Not bad coffee. Wish they carried coconut milk.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 4

Service: 5

Good coffee and friendly staff.. recommended

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Grandma’s Garden 🪴 is my new favorite drink!

Atmosphere: 5

Service: 5

Coffee Shop No. 493
Bald Guy Brew
Blowing Rock, NC
April 9, 2025

I was instantly drawn to this shop because of their name. Bald Guy Brew! The logo might be one of my favorites of all the coffee shops I have visited. Sadly, my barista had hair 😉and there were no stickers. Not only do I enjoy cortados, but I have a thing for stickers from coffee shops. I should use that hashtag. #coffeeshopstickers I can’t be the only 80’s baby who has a thing for stickers from coffee shops.

The setting of the Bald Guy Brew is picturesque. It sits at the end of a busy street in a little mountain village. Chairs and tables are set up outside. We actually soaked in some sun before I walked in and bought a cortado.

The shop was aesthetically pleasing with different colors of wood, black borders and accents, and plenty of natural light. My gaze was immediately drawn toward one of the most beautiful Kyoto-style slow drip coffee tower I’ve ever seen. The live edge of the tower was stunning and it hung majestically on the wall. I couldn’t help but stand there and admire it for a bit. The atmosphere was relaxing and peaceful. I could have sat there all day in the coffee shop.

The cortado’s description on the menu, “A ‘cortado’ is a serving of espresso that is cut with an equal part, or slightly more, of warm milk,” made me hesitate. I was worried it gave the barista freedom to turn my cortado into a flat white; which happens often. But I noticed the word “cut” in the description so I went ahead and ordered the cortado (I know…having coffee drama or problems is a tough life). The cortado was delicious served at a perfect temperature with a good ratio of milk to espresso.

Enjoying life one cortado at a time!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Great coffee

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Even if you only want a good drip coffee, this is the place to go. Not watered down. Not too strong. Just right.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 4

Really really great coffee. I was surprised by this gem in the small town of Blowing Rock. Their drink specials were creative and great from a caffeine standpoint. Their nitro brew was really smooth. Plus they have an option for a shot of espresso on top of it. 10/10 🤌

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 5

Service: 5

It is a super cute coffee shop with outdoor seating. The matcha was super tasty and we also had an iced latte. The latte was okay but nothing special. We would go back.

A favorite stop for us in Blowing Rock! BGB has a great vibe. Their coffee products are delicious and well crafted. Customer service is excellent.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

While visiting Blowing Rock we stopped in for ☕️. So good we came two more times that weekend.