Mallory Olberding
Such a cute coffee shop in downtown black mountain! I had their strawberry shortcake matcha & double bake almond croissant. Both were delicious! Very busy on the weekend but the staff handles it great. There’s indoor and outdoor seating!
… moreKatie Michelle
Incredible coffee and breakfast spot in Black Mountain. If you are anywhere near the area, it’s worth a stop! Excellent coffee and latte options, and the pastries are to DIE for! We came twice while visiting the area. We throughly enjoyed the monkey bread, quiche, and croissant sandwiches. Beautiful decor and very friendly staff. If you are wondering about their monthly specials or current hours, make sure to follow them on Instagram.They do a great job of updating their stories. We really appreciated this, especially during the snow. We’ll be back for sure!
… moreKathleen Futrell
Yall. Simply the best pastries and coffee I’ve had in quite some time! Went to Black Mountain to celebrate my birthday with my daughter & sister. We ordered one of every pastry and had a taste test of 3 items and took home the rest. THEY WERE AMAZING!! The atmosphere is cozy and welcoming, the staff friendly and attentive, and the pastries tasted like they came from a French pastry shop. Will definitely be back soon!
… moreFilipp Nesterov
We just stopped by Recess Coffee — super cute and cozy spot.
From the bakery, we tried a couple pastries with rhubarb and something else — really tasty. Loved that the jam was made with real fruit, not just super-sweet jelly. The pastries themselves were soft and fresh.
We also got two cortados — really good, nice balance, perfectly done. Service was friendly, nothing to complain about.
The vibe was great too — cozy seating inside, outdoor tables, and even a small kids’ play area. Overall, really liked it here. Definitely planning to come back.
… moreEmma
The intention this husband and wife put into their coffee shop is the reason there was a line out the door and I would wait all over again when we come back.
Made a morning trip from Statesville and it was well worth it,, I could write a letter about their “ Italian pesto on focaccia” . Much love to this place ! ❤️
… moreChristina
Super cute. Super good. Friendly staff. Outdoor seating. There’s not much seating in the sun indoors or out, but there is a grassy hillside within the fence you can sit on for some sun.
… moreJimmy Humphrey
My wife and I randomly dropped into Recess today on a whim as we visited the area. There was a line out the door at 11 am on a Sunday morning! I’m glad we stayed in line, as the coffee and pastries we got were well worth standing in line for. Today was apparently a Halloween themed week, where all the pastries were inspired by Harry Potter, which was a fun special touch. Also, we got a freshly baked loaf of sourdough bread to go, which was nothing short of amazing! And to top it off, the employees were super friendly, including the store owner, who chit chatted with us for a minute as she prepared bread for the next day. Whenever we come back to the Black Mountain area, we will definitely swing by Recess for coffee and pastries!
… moreChelsea Fountain
Simple and satisfying. Love the rustic and welcoming environment plus their playful take on a playful school recess theme. Simple menus excite me because it often means there’s a focus on doing few things excellent vs offering too many options. I love their pour over and fresh baked goods. If you’re in Black Mountain, you’ll become a regular and even if you are just passing through – you need to stop!
… moreAngela H
Oh. My. Word. New favorite coffee shop when visiting Black Mountain! My husband and I just spent the weekend in Black Mountain and discovered Recess. The space is cozy and inviting, the coffee was perfect and the monkey bread was delicious!
… moreAmy O’Connell
Beautiful coffee and amazing selection of pastries. Advice would be arrive as early as possible. Tried their baklava danish- unbelievable! Was also delighted to find their pastries in nearby rowan coffee so I could try their almond croissant- also superb!!
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