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Calders Coffee Cafe

About Calders Coffee Cafe

Calders Coffee Cafe is a welcoming coffee and tea destination in Highlands, NC, where quality, comfort, and convenience come together to create a memorable experience for every guest. Conveniently located at 384 Main St, this inviting cafe has earned a strong reputation in the community, reflected in its 4.30-star rating from 342 reviews.

Guests consistently praise the warm atmosphere, attentive service, and thoughtfully prepared menu, making Calders Coffee Cafe a trusted stop for everything from a quick morning coffee to a relaxed lunch with friends or a productive work session with a laptop.

It is the kind of place that feels dependable and uplifting every time you walk through the door.

More than just a place to grab a drink, Calders Coffee Cafe offers the full cafe experience with a menu designed to satisfy a wide range of tastes and needs throughout the day.

From rich coffee and a well-loved tea selection to comforting food, quick bites, small plates, vegetarian options, and delicious desserts, there is always something appealing to enjoy. Breakfast, brunch, lunch, and dessert all have their place here, and the focus on great coffee and great dessert makes every visit feel worthwhile.

Fast service adds to the appeal, making it an excellent choice for busy mornings, a peaceful afternoon break, or a convenient meal on the go.

Whether you prefer dine-in, takeaway, delivery, no-contact delivery, on-site services, or outdoor seating, the cafe offers flexible options so you can enjoy your favorite items in the way that works best for you.

The atmosphere at Calders Coffee Cafe is casual, cozy, quiet, and trendy, creating a space that feels both comfortable and polished. It is especially popular for solo dining and well suited for anyone looking for a calm, welcoming place to work, with Wi-Fi and free Wi-Fi available for longer visits.

Accessibility is also thoughtfully supported through an assistive hearing loop, helping create a more inclusive environment for more guests. Practical details such as gender-neutral restrooms, standard restroom facilities, table service, and accepted reservations contribute to a smooth and easy experience from start to finish.

With credit cards, debit cards, and NFC mobile payments accepted, paying is simple and convenient. For customers seeking a reliable coffee shop for breakfast, lunch, catering, dessert, or a peaceful moment to unwind, Calders Coffee Cafe offers the kind of inviting, high-quality experience that keeps people coming back.

Call +1 828-200-9308 to learn more or plan your visit.

★★★★☆ 4.30 rating (342 reviews)
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More Than Just Coffee

Every cup we serve is a small moment of joy, carefully crafted by passionate baristas who care about your experience.

  • Free WiFi
  • Cozy Seating
  • Pet Friendly
  • Local Roasters

Reviews

From our beloved regulars

eddy diaz

eddy diaz

year ago

We came to the mountains to get away for Easter weekend and found this absolutely amazing little coffee shop hide away in highlands nc, what a cute little coffee shop… me and my wife absolutely loved the coffee and the coffee cake was so delicious, it was nice and warm and super fresh…absolutely recommend to anyone wanting coffee in the mountain area… We bought a coffee mug that we will always remember the coffee shop in the mountains… the owners where there and they were awesome to experience…

Scott Williams

Scott Williams

year ago

Busy little coffee shop on Main In Highlands. Long line but service was fast. Hot chocolate and coffee was excellent. Seating areas in back.

Alta Langhans

Alta Langhans

year ago

Best coffee place in town! The breakfast sandwiches are so yummy too. We had a pumpkin pie latte, hazelnut latte and an oat milk latte. Everything we had we loved! Definitely stop here for your coffee fix!

Mark Crandall

Mark Crandall

3 months ago

Great coffee shop open early - good service.

Burnzone A.L.

Burnzone A.L.

3 years ago

Cute little coffee shop located conveniently in the heart of downtown Highlands. Plenty of parking. Large menu with competitive prices. Store was clean and staff was friendly and helpful.

Bethany Elai.

Bethany Elai.

3 years ago

Staff is well-versed on menu. The vanilla soy latte, strawberry banana and mango smoothies were all wonderfully tasty. The honey biscuits are fresh, light, and airy. The turkey bacon croissants- delightful. The club bagel is great for breakfast, lunch, or dinner! A great little find!

Jessica Carter

Jessica Carter

9 months ago

Absolutely love this place! Coffee is good, and pastries and food is delicious as well. Coffee can be pricey depending on what you order, but overall, prices are pretty fair. Usually a long line, especially during high tourist seasons, but workers are fast and the line moves along pretty quickly. The atmosphere is welcoming, and they have so many mugs with funny sayings you can purchase inside, which I find amusing. It is a good place to catch up with someone, do work, or even take a break after a long day of shopping around town!

Brittney S

Brittney S

month ago

Absolutely delicious coffee and iced matcha. We love coming here when we are on vacation in the Highlands every year. I got an iced Matcha latte every single day and I was totally addicted. They are really busy, but the staff does a great job and service is actually very fast. Highly recommend if you are in the area!

Alexandra Avila Flores

Alexandra Avila Flores

5 months ago

Perfect place to take some coffee or to try a taro latte! It has plenty of space inside to sit and spend some time with your bf/gf, family & friends! I love this place, much better than a starbucks!

Rick Trinkl

Rick Trinkl

month ago

I am sorry all you Starbuckians that didn’t find the pink drink on the menu. The iced Latte was spectacular (Mel & I both devoured it) and our 11 yr loved the homemade lemonade. This is a 5-star coffee stop. Wait, there’s more? Yes 100.0 sanitation score. That was speaking my whole family’s love language.

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Common questions about Calders Coffee Cafe

Business Features

Highlights & Amenities

Accessibility

  • Assistive hearing loop

From the business

  • Identifies as veteran-owned
  • Identifies as women-owned

Service options

  • Outdoor seating
  • No-contact delivery
  • Delivery
  • On-site services
  • Takeaway
  • Dine-in

Highlights

  • Fast service
  • Great coffee
  • Great dessert
  • Great tea selection

Popular for

  • Breakfast
  • Lunch
  • Solo dining
  • Good for working on laptop

Offerings

  • Coffee
  • Comfort food
  • Quick bite
  • Small plates
  • Vegetarian options

Dining options

  • Breakfast
  • Brunch
  • Lunch
  • Catering
  • Dessert
  • Seating
  • Table service

Amenities

  • Gender-neutral toilets
  • Restroom
  • Wi-Fi
  • Free Wi-Fi

Atmosphere

  • Casual
  • Cozy
  • Quiet
  • Trendy

Crowd

  • Family friendly
  • LGBTQ+ friendly
  • Tourists

Planning

  • Accepts reservations

Payments

  • Credit cards
  • Debit cards
  • NFC mobile payments

Children

  • Good for kids
  • High chairs

Parking

  • Free parking lot
  • Free street parking
  • Plenty of parking

Come Say Hi

We'd love to see you! Stop by for your favorite drink or to try something new.

Location

384 Main St, Highlands

Hours

Closed · Sunday 7 AM-5 PM
Saturday 7 AM-5 PM
Sunday 7 AM-5 PM
Monday 7 AM-5 PM
Tuesday 7 AM-5 PM
Wednesday 7 AM-5 PM
Thursday 7 AM-5 PM
Friday 7 AM-5 PM
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