The 5 Best Shops in Gatlinburg for a Hot Beverage
One of the many things soothing for your vacation is the availability of shops in Gatlinburg that offer hot beverages. There’s nothing quite like enjoying a hot chocolate or cup of fresh coffee when you’re craving something warm, especially on a cool morning in the mountains. Here are 5 places where you can get your hot beverage fix, whether it’s coffee, chocolate, or tea.
1. Coffee and Company
Coffee and Company is located in The Village, and they have built a pretty devoted following, due to their passion for brewing only the finest coffee beans. Of course if you’re not a fan of straight up regular coffee, that’s no problem either. They not only have a good variety of flavored coffees, but they also make a mean hot chocolate. I’ll tell you that it hands down beats anything you can buy in a store!
2. Maddi Mae’s Cafe and Creamery
This is another quality local place in The Village. Maddi Mae’s Cafe and Creamery is a great place to get a hot drink. You’ll have to walk around a corner in The Village to find it, but it’s a worthwhile visit so it’s wise not to ignore it. Their coffee beans are roasted locally so you know you’re getting a fresh and quality drink. They also have hot teas, seasonal cider, and hot chocolate for a nice variety of soothing flavors!
3. Starbucks
Not all shops in Gatlinburg have to be local for you to visit. In fact, Starbucks is conveniently located right on the Parkway for you to stop in and get your favorite caffeinated fix. Their success has just as much to do with their quantity of shops as it is the quality with which they deliver. If you’re a regular Starbucks visitor, you’ll be happy to give the one here a visit on your vacation as well!
4. The Donut Friar
Coffee and donuts are a combination that make us all happy just thinking about the popular food and drink. Also located in The Village, The Donut Friar opens every morning at 5, so you can get there before the rush of donut fans and get a hot cup of joe too! Nothing warms the body and soul better than your favorite hot beverage complemented by my vote for the best donuts in the entire Smoky Mountains!
5. Smoky Mountain Coffee Co.
There’s a new kid in town, and they are the Smoky Mountain Coffee Company. You’ll be happy to know this is a chance to support a military veteran and his family. It doesn’t get much better than that. A few months ago, I stopped in for an iced coffee, but I’m sure their hot coffee hits the same. It’s a small little shop with bags of their ground coffee, mugs, and miscellaneous merchandise for purchase.
I hope you have the chance to visit at least a few of these amazing shops in Gatlinburg on your vacation.