Panacea CoffeeHouse, Cafe and Roastery

This is a hidden gem in Waynesville. They roast their coffee on site. They have several different blends. They also have craft sodas. The food menu has many excellent items. Service first class. If you like coffee you won’t be disappointed.

Very cool cafe with some good food and coffee. My 16yo loved their chai latte. Building is old and beautiful with great patio seating by the river!

Best coffee shop in Waynesville, and honestly the best one I’ve been to in western NC. The vibes are so cool, the owners are great, and the pastries are delicious. My children can’t wait to see “the coffee man” ( as they call the owner) roasting the coffee. I go here any chance I get.

Came here for some coffee in the morning with my family and loved it! I got an iced vanilla latte and it was very good and had a rich flavor. My parents got hot coffees including a cappuccino and tres leches which they really liked. Service was nice and quick. Pretty decent prices. The atmosphere was really cool and out the back door they have a sitting area right on the river which was really cool! Definitely coming here again!

Wonderful coffee, great atmosphere!

If you are in the area of Waynesville, NC, you have to visit Frog Level and see what’s going on at Panacea Coffee. Good coffee , good people . From the moment yo7 walk in the fresh smell of coffee being grounded just adds to the overall atmosphere . It is like a step out of the hustle and bustle and into a relaxed haven .
You walk up to the counter to order , the they give you a number and someone brings your food out. We generally wait around for our coffee drinks and then venture out to sit by the creek .
The coffee is delicious ,whether it’s just straight up coffWe or a delicious chai latte or any of their other specialty drinks l. The food is wonderful and even picky eaters like my wife can find something here . Last time she did the yogurt and granola cup and talked about it for two days . I had their breakfast sandwich , picture to follow , which they gladly did in a wrap for me instead of bread .
Needless to say we never make a trip here without visiting Panacea so check it out and enjoy it and the rest of Frog Level

This setting is wonderful on the river. Lots of sandwich and coffee options and a beautiful large rustic indoor space too. I didn’t see a changing table for my baby but I also didn’t ask. One of my favorite spots to stop when I visit!

Updating after our most recent visit. Yummy food, friendly people and excellent coffee! When I'm out of Panacea at home it's time to head back to Waynesville for some more.

My favorite place in Waynesville and they have great gluten free options

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

If you’re in the Waynesville areas. Great coffee.

Atmosphere: 5

Service: 5

We love this place and are so happy it survived the hurricane.

We stopped here on the way and this definitely became the highlight of the day.
Loved the vibe here... We were here on a weekday afternoon and it was so heartwarming to see groups of lovely women making art or playing board games in the cafe. I could feel the warmth here. The place was clean.
We sat in the outdoor area which was very peaceful yet lively.
Food was good too! We had London Fog, Pimento Cheese Sandwich and Chicken salad Sandwich. Quantity is generous... Our hearts got full and belly fuller!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

I’m so very happy this beautiful coffee shop was not damaged during the hurricane. They have the BEST service and Best coffee and sandwiches around.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Tres Leches

Food was pretty good, but espresso drinks were not. Cappuccino milk wasn't properly microfoamed and the coffee itself is a bland
dark roast with no complexity. It might have just been our particular barista, but I wouldn't go back when Orchard is right up the street.

The atmosphere was great. Indoors has tons of space with nice lighting to work and chill, and outdoor seating is right by the river.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 2

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Sandwich

Panacea is a great word but not descriptive of a business that doesn't describe what they sell. That seems to be the trend of co-opting words nowadays. I Google a word I don't know and I find a business.