Kati Munday
Amazing coffee, friendly service, and super yummy sandwiches! Chocolate chip cookie was the best I’ve had. We will be back! The picnic tables on the heated patio were perfect for lunch. Plenty of parking behind the Mast General.
… moreJohn Sherman
Great spot in Valle Crucis! Enjoyed the coffee (many options) and the biscuits are large, fresh and delicious. Friendly staff and clean shop.
… moreIsaac Church
Excellent spot to grab a quick bite. This was probably the best turkey sandwich I’ve ever had, but everything we tried was fantastic. There’s not much indoor seating, but plenty of spaces on a covered porch or outside to enjoy your food on a picnic table. You can’t beat the view of the Valle while you eat.
It’s a bonus that they serve Bald Guy coffee. I feel like this is the spot Valle Crucis has been missing.
Prices are reasonable, and the service is good. There’s also a nice selection of grab and go items.
All of their items are compostable. There’s a clear focus on quality and doing things well.
… moreJohn Abrahamson
Delicious sandwiches, coffee and bakery items – with outdoor seating. On the same property as the Original Mast General store.
… moreSweet Dreams
You have to try the focaccia bread! Ordered the Valle and thought it was delicious. Lots of outdoor seating available and water dishes for pets. Cute sandwich joint right next to Mast General
… moreRyan V
This place is a gem. The food is delicious! They use top quality ingredients to make their offerings which is evident in the first bite. The atmosphere is relaxed and a great stop if you’re passing by or looking for a satisfying casual place to eat!
… moreBlake Thomas
Next door to the original Mast General Store in Valle Crucis is a cute little coffee shop. The coffee and food are great but the people working there make it an amazing experience.
… moreHilton Graham
Pearl’s Kitchen is one of those little roadside gems that makes exploring the mountain towns around Boone and Blowing Rock even better. Tucked right next to the original Mast General Store in Valle Crucis, it’s the perfect stop for a quick, delicious bite — whether you’re road-tripping, hiking around Grandfather Mountain, or just soaking up small-town charm.
The smoked salmon on focaccia was out of this world — fresh, flavorful, and beautifully put together — and the homemade chocolate chip cookie was the perfect sweet finish. You can grab your food to go or relax out back at the picnic tables on the porch, where it feels like time slows down just a bit.
Friendly service, great food, and that cozy mountain-town atmosphere that’s hard to beat. A simple, feel-good spot that gets everything right.
… moreWendy Huber
What a charming place! The food was great, pastries were delicious and the coffee was good. Love the outdoor picnic tables in the back.
… moreRobert Weeks
Spent 35 dollars for a biscuit and gravy for me and potato bowl for wife . Tiny servings , Gravy served with literally three specs of sausage, just cream sauce, cook told me he would add bacon, nothing . Wife had potato bowl, potato’s were cold and old. Both of us only ate a small portion of our dishes. Absolutely terrible experience. Strongly advise to skip this place .
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