Across North Carolina, of the 854 cafes we list, 779 give a phone number and 492 have a website. 8 are branches of national chains — Panera Bread (8); the remaining 846 are independent. By what they offer: 95 are tea rooms, 29 serve breakfast, 20 are bakery cafes. Most often named on their own websites: lunch (78), breakfast (70) and brunch (33). The longest-running is Cherubs Cafe, in business since 1915. 4 describe themselves as family-owned.
Top 10 cafes in North Carolina
Ranked by how complete and owner-verified the listing info is — hours, phone, website, services. No pay-to-play. Full 2026 ranking
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1Centregreen CaféCary
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2Marybill's Cafe & Elbow RoomFayetteville
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3Ferguson SupplyClyde
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4River Rock CafeDanbury
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5The Garden Spot CafePlymouth
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6Pineapple CafeElizabeth City
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7Mimi's CafeGreensboro
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8MILKLABCary
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9Blue Sky CafeFletcher
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10Uptown YolkCharlotte
Cities
Largest first. Towns with a single cafe are listed further down this page.
- Charlotte65
- Raleigh50
- Asheville37
- Durham32
- Greensboro32
- Wilmington29
- Cary18
- Winston-Salem18
- Fayetteville13
- Chapel Hill12
- Hendersonville12
- Jacksonville11
- Boone10
- Hickory10
- Morrisville10
- Mooresville9
- Elizabeth City7
- Franklin7
- Morehead City7
- Rocky Mount7
- Salisbury7
- Asheboro6
- Greenville6
- High Point6
- Kernersville6
- New Bern6
- Wilson6
- Black Mountain5
- Burlington5
- Fuquay-Varina5
- Gastonia5
- Goldsboro5
- Kannapolis5
- Lincolnton5
- Morganton5
- Southport5
- Statesville5
- Wake Forest5
- Albemarle4
- Bryson City4
- Carrboro4
- Denver4
- Hayesville4
- Huntersville4
- Kitty Hawk4
- Nags Head4
- Pinehurst4
- Roxboro4
- Sanford4
- Shelby4
- Siler City4
- Southern Pines4
Other towns in North Carolina
One cafe each — too few for a page of their own, so they live here.
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Cross Roads CaféAberdeen
111 N Sycamore St, Aberdeen, NC 28315
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The Potters CafeAberdeen
201 W South St, Aberdeen, NC 28315
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Cups & Cones CafAndrews
915 Main St, Andrews, NC 28901-7087
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The Sipping Squirrel Play Cafe + Protein Bar, LLCAngier
149 Logan Ct, Angier, NC 27501
Specialty coffee
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Sweet Talk CafeApex
2008 Creekside Landing Dr, Apex, NC 27502
Locally owned
Desserts
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Popovers CafeApex
219 N Salem St Ste 103, Apex, NC 27502
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The Chat and Chew CafeArchdale
10301 N Main St, Archdale, NC 27263
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SnoBiz of ArchdaleArchdale
10948 N Main St, Archdale, NC 27263-2889
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Hillsville CafeArchdale
1026 Springwood Ln, Archdale, NC 27263-3344
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Rooted and GatherArden
339 Averys Creek Rd, Arden, NC 28704
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Ivory RoadArden
1854 Brevard Rd, Arden, NC 28704
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Milk & Honey Organic CafeArden
200 Julian Ln, Arden, NC 28704
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2nd Street CafeAyden
495 2nd St, Ayden, NC 28513-7179
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Banner Elk CafeBanner Elk
119 Central Way, Banner Elk, NC 28604-9901
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The Yum Yum CafeBanner Elk
3440 Tynecastle Hwy, Banner Elk, NC 28604-7269
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Dancing Baristas CaféBeaufort
823 W Beaufort Rd, Beaufort, NC 28516
Woman-owned
Breakfast · Lunch · Pastries
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Cafe' Inter-VapeBeaufort
158 Bear Path Ln, Beaufort, NC 28516-6535
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Cherubs CafeBelmont
23 N Main St, Belmont, NC 28012
Since 1915
Breakfast · Lunch · Salads
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Honeycomb CafeBelmont
31 N Main St, Belmont, NC 28012
Breakfast · Lunch · Brunch
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City CafeBelmont
101 Kenwood St, Belmont, NC 28012-3118
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The GrindBenson
607 E Main St, Benson, NC 27504-1534
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Shellys Nutricion ClubBenson
915 E Main St, Benson, NC 27504
Soups
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BlossomBessemer City
101 E Virginia Ave, Bessemer City, NC 28016
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Duff's CafeBeulaville
114 E Main St, Beulaville, NC 28518
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Fresh Delite / CafeBiscoe
715 S Main St, Biscoe, NC 27209
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Over YonderBladenboro
131B Main St, Bladenboro, NC 28320
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Jewel's CafeBladenboro
110 W Seaboard St, Bladenboro, NC 28320-6980
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Blowing Rock CafeBlowing Rock
153 Sunset Dr, Blowing Rock, NC 28605-7205
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Bouncing Log CafeBoiling Spring Lakes
3148 George II Hwy, Boiling Spring Lakes, NC 28461
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Island Cafe at Brunswick Co Government CenterBolivia
35 Courthouse Dr, Bolivia, NC 28422-7582
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The Sunrise CafeBrevard
273 N Broad St, Brevard, NC 28712-3347
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Julie Dingus StegemanBrevard
192 W Main St, Brevard, NC 28712-3636
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The Brass Kettle CafeBroadway
128 N Main St, Broadway, NC 27505
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PLHB ORGBurnsville
652 W US Highway 19E Byp, Burnsville, NC 28714-3226
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Creekside Cafe & BakeryBurnsville
114 E Main St, Burnsville, NC 28714
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Bennett's Grill and CafeCalabash
10009 Beach Dr SW, Calabash, NC 28467
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Moka CafeCalabash
1542 Hickman Rd NW, Calabash, NC 28467
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Calabash Garden Tea Room & Gift ShopCalabash
10152 Beach Dr SW, Calabash, NC 28467
Sandwiches
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Grateful TableCanton
473 Main St, Canton, NC 28716
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The Lunchbox CafeCanton
527 Main St, Canton, NC 28716
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Breaking Bread CafeCanton
6147 Pigeon Rd, Canton, NC 28716
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Malama CafeCarolina Beach
108 Cape Fear Blvd, Carolina Beach, NC 28428
Breakfast · Lunch
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Blue HorseCarthage
Carthage, NC
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Porches CafeCastle Hayne
1030 Chair Rd, Castle Hayne, NC 28429
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Casa KaWi ᎧᏫCherokee
1655 Acquoni Rd, Cherokee, NC 28719
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Tubbys Caramel Corn MorCherokee
1073 Tsalagi Rd, Cherokee, NC 28719-9108
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Boosted & BakedClaremont
3279 E Main St, Claremont, NC 28610
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Claremont CafeClaremont
4879 S Depot St, Claremont, NC 28610
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Skylines CafeClayton
Boulevard West, 104 W Main St, Clayton, NC 27520
Since 2007
Lunch · Brunch · Soups
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The Cub House Play CafeClayton
1621 Veterans Parkway, Suite 103, Clayton, NC 27520
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NobiliteaClayton
000 W Main St, Clayton, NC 27520
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Cafe LillyClemmons
6770 River Center Dr, Clemmons, NC 27012
Pastries
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Chris NutritionClemmons
2419 Lewisville Clemmons Rd, Clemmons, NC 27012
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Ferguson SupplyClyde
11571 Betsy's Gap Rd, Clyde, NC 28721
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Moose CafeColfax
2914 Sandy Ridge Rd, Colfax, NC 27235
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Union Street CafeConcord
11 Union St S, Concord, NC 28025
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SereniTea EmporiumConcord
20 Spring St SW, Concord, NC 28025-5003
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Carm's CafeConcord
42 Union St S, Concord, NC 28025-5083
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YumYum CafeConover
508 10th St NW, Conover, NC 28613-2339
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French Market Cafe & Gourmet ShopCornelius
20920 Torrence Chapel Rd, Cornelius, NC 28031-6849
Breakfast · Lunch · Brunch
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Floyd and Blackie'sCramerton
142 8th Ave, Cramerton, NC 28032
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The Castro CafeCramerton
123 Main St, Cramerton, NC 28032
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Loaves & FishesCrossnore
176 Maple St, Crossnore, NC 28657
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Reading RoomCullowhee
732 Centennial Dr # 5, Cullowhee, NC 28723-6991
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Pass the Salt CafeCurrituck
138 Courthouse Rd, Currituck, NC 27929
Sandwiches
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River Rock CafeDanbury
109 Crawford St, Danbury, NC 27016
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The Pickled PeachDavidson
202 S Main St, Davidson, NC 28036-8039
Salads · Sandwiches
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Davidson College Davis CafeDavidson
209 Faculty Dr, Davidson, NC 28036-0619
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Sincerely Tea HouseDavidson
108 S Main St, Davidson, NC 28036
Sandwiches
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Buttercup CafeDenton
1 S Main St, Denton, NC 27239
Since 2003
Locally owned
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Coach's BistroDillsboro
518 Haywood Rd, Dillsboro, NC 28779
Desserts
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Crossroads CafeDobson
5075 NC 268, Dobson, NC 27017
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Central CafeDobson
304 N Main St, Dobson, NC 27017
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Moore Cafe and CateringDover
102 E Railroad St, Dover, NC 28526-9416
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Outer Bean Cafe DuckDuck
1245 Duck Rd, Duck, NC 27949
Breakfast · Lunch · Salads
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The Magnolia Cafe and Culinary ClubDunn
325 E Broad St, Dunn, NC 28334
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One Way CafeEden
326 E Stadium Dr, Eden, NC 27288
Breakfast · Lunch
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Cotton Gin Inn CulinaryEdenton
407 S Broad St, Edenton, NC 27932
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Believers BakeryElk Park
136 Saw Mill St, Elk Park, NC 28622-9196
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Roxxi and Lulu's Bistro and BakeryElkin
280 Standard St, Elkin, NC 28621
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Sip Sip CafeElon
2035 Timberline Station Dr, Elon, NC 27244
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Bonnie's CafeFarmville
3720 N Main St, Farmville, NC 27828
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The Belted GoatFearrington
210 Market St, Fearrington, NC 27312
Breakfast · Lunch · Salads
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Blue Sky CafeFletcher
3987 Hendersonville Rd, Fletcher, NC 28732
Lunch · Salads · Sandwiches
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All is Well CafeFletcher
3445 Hendersonville Rd, Fletcher, NC 28732
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Main Street Market & CafeForest City
Forest City, NC
Lunch · Desserts · Soups
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Steep Right Up, LLCGarner
111 W Main St, Garner, NC 27529
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Country CafeGarner
1340 W Garner Rd, Garner, NC 27529-3028
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Will-O-Wisp CaféGatesville
504 Main St, Gatesville, NC 27938
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The Mason Jar CafeGraham
6956 NC-87, Graham, NC 27253
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thyme & tideGrandy
6957 Caratoke Hwy, Grandy, NC 27939
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The Sitting DuckGrandy
6673 Caratoke Hwy, Grandy, NC 27939
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Redhead Bay Cafe CarolinaGrandy
6684, 6690 Caratoke Hwy, Grandy, NC 27939
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Grifton CafeGrifton
521 Queen St, Grifton, NC 28530-7338
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ShaZam's Wingz & Thingz & Cafe’Grifton
498 Queen St, Grifton, NC 28530
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The TrinityHalifax
4235 Aurelian Springs Rd, Halifax, NC 27839-9088
Lunch · Sandwiches · Desserts
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Edmonds Cafe' and CateringHalifax
8311 NC Highway 561, Halifax, NC 27839-9521
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The Highland PubHamlet
34 W Hamlet Ave, Hamlet, NC 28345-2742
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Cafe ConvoHamlet
219 W Main St, Hamlet, NC 28345-3321
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Carolina CafeHampstead
513 Country Club Dr, Hampstead, NC 28443-8504
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紅茶と花のハッピーHarrisburg
本田町10, Harrisburg, NC
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Of Good GroundsHarrisburg
10000 Robinson Church Rd, Harrisburg, NC 28075
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Havelock CafeHavelock
1000 E Main St, Havelock, NC 28532
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Lotus LoungeHenderson
119 Garnett St, Henderson, NC 27536
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Brew 2 Rescue CafeHertford
139 N Church St, Hertford, NC 27944
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Dockside Cafe at Albemarle PlantationHertford
427 Albemarle Blvd, Hertford, NC 27944
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TNTGrillandCateringHertford
126 W Grubb St, Hertford, NC 27944
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Blue Bike CafeHighlands
423 N 4th St, Highlands, NC 28741
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MidpointHighlands
332 Main St, Highlands, NC 28741
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M-braceHighlands
Highlands, NC
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Café CuscoHillsborough
137 Mayo St, Hillsborough, NC 27278
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Pimiento Tea RoomHolly Springs
200 N Main St, Holly Springs, NC 27540
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Bricks 'N BrewsHolly Springs
1118 Kentworth Dr, Holly Springs, NC 27540
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Tony's grill and chill at Sandi's cafeHolly Springs
Holly Springs, NC
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Boarding House Treasures and Tea RoomHope Mills
3903 Ellison St, Hope Mills, NC 28348
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Trust General StoreHot Springs
14535 NC-209, Hot Springs, NC 28743
Breakfast
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Spring Creek North CarolinaHot Springs
14535 NC-209, Hot Springs, NC 28743-7201
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The Picnic BasketHudson
3339 Hickory Blvd, Hudson, NC 28638-9024
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To The Table Board Game CafeIndian Trail
1013 Chestnut Ln Ste 120, Indian Trail, NC 28104
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Cabin CafeIndian Trail
5719 W Highway 74, Indian Trail, NC 28079
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Sara May's Gourmet, LlcIndian Trail
5519 Indian Trail Fairview Rd, Indian Trail, NC 28079-8679
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The Harvest CafeJefferson
234 E Main St, Jefferson, NC 28640
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Terry's Cafe & CateringJonesville
5704 US-21 BUS, Jonesville, NC 28642
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The Garden CafeJonesville
315 River Rd, Jonesville, NC 28642-2143
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The L.C.R CafeKelly
3462 NC Highway 11, Kelly, NC 28448-8286
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The SaltBox CafeKill Devil Hills
1469 Colington Rd, Kill Devil Hills, NC 27948-8028
Since 2014
Lunch · Brunch
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The View CafeKing
141 Spruce Pine Way, King, NC 27021-8444
Locally owned
Breakfast · Lunch · Sandwiches
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Sno SweetKing
112 E Dalton Rd, King, NC 27021-8725
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Big Red's CafeKings Mountain
830 E King St, Kings Mountain, NC 28086
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The Social House by Royal TKings Mountain
212 S Railroad Ave, Kings Mountain, NC 28086
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Bonus Spins KinstonKinston
2697 Hwy 58 N, Kinston, NC 28504-8211
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Byrd's CafeKinston
Kinston, NC
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Alaia Beach BistroKure Beach
102 Fort Fisher Blvd S, Kure Beach, NC 28449
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Panthertown Cafe LLCLake Toxaway
16614 Rosman Hwy, Lake Toxaway, NC 28747
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Lansing Cafe & General StoreLansing
9350 NC Highway 194 N, Lansing, NC 28643-9534
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Tea Time CafeLaurinburg
110 E Church St, Laurinburg, NC 28352
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18 north cafeLawndale
Lawndale, NC
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𝐋𝐨𝐜𝐚𝐥 𝐛𝐮𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐚𝐝𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐭𝐢𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐠Lawndale
Lawndale, NC
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Snowshoe’s WorkshopLeland
Leland, NC
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Main Street Magic CafeLenoir
113 S Main St, Lenoir, NC 28645-5416
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Buffalo Cove Mercantile & CafeLenoir
6353 Buffalo Cove Rd, Lenoir, NC 28645
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FATZLenoir
975 Blowing Rock Blvd, Lenoir, NC 28645
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Cahaba CafeLewiston Woodville
102 Green Pond Rd, Lewiston Woodville, NC 27849-9664
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One 50's CafeLexington
690 S NC Highway 150, Lexington, NC 27295-5020
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Melinda's CafeLiberty
766 S Greensboro St, Liberty, NC 27298-3605
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Dogleg CafeLillington
216 Country Club Dr, Lillington, NC 27546
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Beans and CreamLillington
810 S Main St, Lillington, NC 27546
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Anteaque Rose GardenLillington
570 Titan Roberts Rd, Lillington, NC 27546-9113
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Smokey's Fillin StationLinville
4183 Mitchell Ave, Linville, NC 28646
Lunch · Salads · Sandwiches
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Tea BeamanLouisburg
3698 US 401 Hwy N, Louisburg, NC 27549-8342
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Love Valley General Store & CafeLove Valley
175 Henry Martin Trl, Love Valley, NC 28625-1251
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Lowell CafeLowell
303 N Main St, Lowell, NC 28098-1418
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Daddy SamsLowgap
2166 Maple Grove Church Rd, Lowgap, NC 27024
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Cafe 71Lumber Bridge
17438 NC-71, Lumber Bridge, NC 28357
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Abigail's Tea RoomLumberton
4531 Fayetteville Rd, Lumberton, NC 28358
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Blessed CafeLumberton
4330 Fayetteville Rd, Lumberton, NC 28358
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Mustang Sally's General StoreLumberton
4840 Old Whiteville Rd, Lumberton, NC 28358-7997
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Cosmic Café of Maggie ValleyMaggie Valley
3197 Soco Rd, Maggie Valley, NC 28751
Family-owned
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J & L CafeMaiden
1180 Mays Chapel Church Rd, Maiden, NC 28650
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Table4Two CafeMaiden
2896 E Maiden Rd, Maiden, NC 28650
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Front Porch Cafe-ManteoManteo
300 US-64 S, Manteo, NC 27954
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Switzerland General StoreMarion
9432 NC-226A, Marion, NC 28752
Breakfast · Lunch · Sandwiches
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Little Creek CafeMars Hill
11660 US-23, Mars Hill, NC 28754
Since 1952
Breakfast · Lunch · Sandwiches
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Hilltop Cafe 28329159Mars Hill
28 College St, Mars Hill, NC 28754-0630
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Of Wand and EarthMarshall
20 S Main St, Marshall, NC 28753
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Pot PieMarshall
133 S Main St, Marshall, NC 28753
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Ginny Lou’sMarshall
74 S Main St, Marshall, NC 28753
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Creama CafeMarshville
216 W Main St, Marshville, NC 28103
Desserts
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The Collective CafeMatthews
1031 Matthews-Mint Hill Rd, Matthews, NC 28105-4622
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Your Local Game StoreMatthews
300 E John St Ste 110, Matthews, NC 28105
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Permanent Makeup StudioMatthews
1315 Matthews-Mint Hill Rd, Suite B, Matthews, NC 28105
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Lil Mary'sMaxton
214 McCaskill Ave, Maxton, NC 28364
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Sugared Plum TearoomMaysville
336 Deppe Rd, Maysville, NC 28555-9439
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Spruced Goose Station: fresh eats and treatsMcAdenville
118 Wesleyan Dr, McAdenville, NC 28101
Breakfast · Lunch · Salads
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Flight Tea Bar & Lounge - MebaneMebane
116 W Clay St, Mebane, NC 27302
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Sunflower Club - Mint HillMint Hill
11211 Lawyers Rd, Mint Hill, NC 28227-8302
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Ocio Café UsaMint Hill
8037 Fairview Rd, Mint Hill, NC 28227-8953
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Green Leaf Cafe located inside Green Leaf ApotecaryMint Hill
3555-1 Matthews-Mint Hill Rd Ste 1c, Mint Hill, NC 28105
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Maw Maw's KitchenMocksville
2615 US Highway 158, Mocksville, NC 27028-4370
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A Cause for TeaMonroe
418 E Franklin St, Monroe, NC 28112
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Blu Moon CafeMonroe
232 E Franklin St, Monroe, NC 28112
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Moravian Falls ManorMoravian Falls
339 Hawkins Dr, Moravian Falls, NC 28654-9635
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229 East Main CafeMorven
229 E. Main street, Morven, NC 28119
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C.F. Jones Classic CafeMount Airy
87 Mayberry Mall, Mount Airy, NC 27030
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The Fluid FactoryMount Airy
244 N Main St, Mount Airy, NC 27030
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Twin Harbor Cafe & ConvenienceMount Gilead
197 Twin Harbor Dr, Mount Gilead, NC 27306
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Barney's CafeMt Airy
206 N Main St, Mt Airy, NC 27030
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State of GrazeMt Airy
128 Moore Ave, Mt Airy, NC 27030
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Heavenly CafeMt Airy
752 S Andy Griffith Pkwy, Mt Airy, NC 27030
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Lowesville CafeMt Holly
1610 NC-16, Mt Holly, NC 28120
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Passion's Cafe & PastryMt Holly
793 W Charlotte Ave, Mt Holly, NC 28120
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Club Mejora Tu SaludMt Olive
1813 Garner Chapel Rd, Mt Olive, NC 28365-6171
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Café LentzMt Pleasant
1462 N Main St, Mt Pleasant, NC 28124
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The Landing CafeMurphy
777 Casino Pkwy, Murphy, NC 28906
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Volt NutritionMurphy
1178 Andrews Rd, Murphy, NC 28906-2898
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Crossroads CafeNashville
131 W Hillardston Rd, Nashville, NC 27856-8095, United States, Nashville, NC 27856-8095
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San Dee's CafeNewland
412 Pineola St, Newland, NC 28657
Salads · Sandwiches · Desserts
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Morning Glory CafeNewton
15 N College Ave, Newton, NC 28658
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Dick's CafeNewton
2207 N Main Ave, Newton, NC 28658
Breakfast
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SerendipiTeaNewton
31 N College Ave, Newton, NC 28658
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