Espresso News

I had a fantastic visit to Espresso News in Boone — a classic mountain-town coffee shop with real personality and seriously good drinks. At the recommendation of one of the knowledgeable baristas, I ordered the maple cardamom latte, and it absolutely delivered. The maple brought a warm, natural sweetness, while the cardamom added a subtle aromatic spice that made the whole drink feel layered and intentional. It was comforting without being heavy. That paired perfectly with a cinnamon orange white chocolate scone — bright citrus notes, gentle spice, and just enough sweetness from the white chocolate to tie it all together. The flavors played off the latte beautifully. I finished with an amaretto latte, which was strong on the nose with that classic almond aroma, yet surprisingly smooth and easy on the palate. Bold but balanced — a great way to end the visit. Great coffee, thoughtful flavor combinations, and baristas who know their craft. Espresso News is absolutely worth a stop when you’re in Boone.

Great local Boone coffee shop located behind main street (a little hard to find). Love the vibe. Old building with lots of character. A lot of seating but very popular with students and locals so sometimes hard to find a place to park your bottom. The baked goods were excellent and I totally appreciated the vegan baked good options!!!! So many tea and brew options. The espresso drinks were very good, the espresso roast was rich, lots of froth. My sister has an almond milk mocha and I had a delicious oatmilk mocha. Many folks were studying or reading. The smells, the atmosphere, the low murmur of folks chatting made me want to hang all afternoon to chat with my sis, but we had a retreat waiting for us up the mountain so had to prematurely depart. Highly recommended. I sometimes stop friendly looking folks on the street to find the best coffee shops in town, and this one came highly recommended. I agree! I'll be back whenever I am in Boone!

Fun little tucked away coffee shop! Was so busy when we came, but the baristas were holding it together well. We got a blackberry Italian soda and it was so good. Seems like a popular place and would love to come try more things soon.

smooth coffee with an amazing variety of flavors! fun speciality drinks and some pastries/tea as well. lots of seating available and a good vibe to study in

An established cafe tucked off Main Street behind mini mall. Tea selection is top notch. Bring your own stainless steel mug. Earl grey!! Coffee is amazing. Espresso pull is excellent. Drip is on point. Two visits in two days. Kenya, organic Guatemalan, or dark Sumatra were options, next day, organic Mexico, Brazil, + 1, sorry has to go since I was illegally parked one lot over. We also ordered white chocolate mocha in cafe which was delicious! 😋 Staff is friendly, talks to everyone, tons of regulars and mountaineers come through. Food options are pastries, such as blueberry muffin, cinnamon caramel scone, unimpressed. Be aware, small space, long lines, avoid peak times or get there earlier for a better experience. A staple in Boone, would return, highly recommend!

Stopped in to grab some coffee before hiking. It's slightly tricky to find because it's tucked back into an alcove off the street. Cool little place with an earthy vibe. It was busy when we went. The staff was very friendly. The only reason I give it a 4 was that the lattes we got didn't have much in the way of flavor. I really wanted to like it, but they were just okay. I did purchase some of their beans. I hope they will be better.

Espresso News is a very cute place tucked into Howard St, quick walk from App State’s campus. Reading the reviews, this is a very popular place; however I was underwhelmed by the clutter, the sense that I was a burden to the staff when I walked in, and the iced mocha I ordered. I would go back and try again the next time I’m in town to give it a second chance. Every place has off days, so hoping it was that!

A small little coffee shop with great coffee! The wall of windows and plants made the shop feel a lot bigger than it was, but it still has space to hang out and study. They also use Monin syrup (rather than Torani) which is a huge plus for me.