Higher Grounds Coffee Shoppe

I used to go all of the time, as a student I was looking for a cozy local coffee shop with a comfortable atmosphere, but the baristas are rude. I had an interaction with one recently and she argumentative and rude, asking me to leave and watching me, after I calmly told her that I would. She waited an hour to tell me to leave because I had not ordered anything. I understand and I wasn't trying to take advantage of their store, in my mind I was a regular and just didn't want coffee. I understand why she asked me to leave but it was the way she spoke to me. Some baristas are awesome and make up for the few that seem to hate their job and the customers. there are better local coffee shops with friendly faces and comfortable spots. the coffee and espresso also tastes bitter and I've just definitely tasted better.

Wow! Fell in love with this place as soon as I walked in! The service was exceptional and the espresso was was rich and delicious! I cant wait to go back!

The cutest coffee shop in Boone! Such sweet owners and amazingggggg coffee!!

Great coffee. Great service. Great People!!

There are many local coffee shops and this is one of the best!

Lovely local coffee shop delicious coffee fantastic atmosphere and people were really friendly!!!

Super clean, super friendly, particularly Danica I think her name is. Love the Sticky Toffee. 11/10

Great atmosphere and pretty good coffee! Also great service, Audrey was very friendly and gave me a tampon in a pinch and was very helpful. Thank you so much!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 4

Service: 5

I bought my favorite coffee mug EVER there.

Higher Grounds is definitely a Boone classic! The service is always spectacular, and for that specifically, I highly recommend. There are a few things that could definitely be improved in terms of quality of drinks (i.e. I ordered black coffee, and the coffee was lukewarm and more than likely not made within the hour). The atmosphere is quaint and homey, but it could definitely use a few updates (i.e. the tops for a lot of the coffee jars for the beans by mass are missing/broken, and it definitely affects the quality of the quality of the coffee). Overall, I like this place. These are just a couple aspects that could definitely be improved.

Vegetarian options: Alternative milks are available.

Kid-friendliness: The menu appeals to all ages!

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 2

Service: 5

Again, I always look for locally owned coffee shops to support small businesses as well as experience different coffees.

Everything this was excellent here, they went out of their way to make me a special request drink. The coffee flavor is fresh and smooth. I wil revisit next time on boone!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

This is the place where you can get away from the routine taste of star bucks, Dunkin donuts....
Nice tasty coffee and as friendly staff

I rode all the way to Boone from Johnson City just to get their coffee. It is very good

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Service is top notch. They mix any coffee concoction quickly with little to no wait. Locally owned and staff is always friendly.

Atmosphere: 5

Service: 5

Boone doesn't need Starbucks. This place is awesome!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5