Calders Coffee Cafe

We were driving through town, and we stopped at this cute, quaint, coffee shop in the downtown district, and it was so amazing, the staff is so friendly, and we loved our cappuccinos and coffee, delicious muffins and cookies, we highly recommend everyone to stop in and grab a cup of Joe! We’re excited to come back and visit again!! 😍☕☕🍪🧁

We stopped by this cute coffee shop as we were wrapping up some shopping in Highlands. I got the AppalaChai Latte and my husband got the apple cider. We also got the 3 cheese naan. The tea was yummy. Spicy with cinnamon. Not sweet unless you want it to be by adding sugar. The apple cider was good, but was on the sweeter side. The 3 cheese naan was ok. My husband, being from South Asia, was expecting something different- like cheese baked into the bread. Instead it was a piece of naan folded over with cheese melted in the middle. It tasted good and was warm, which was a great little snack mid afternoon.

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!

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.

Excellent coffee and goodie’s to go with it. Who knew Welch cakes were so good? Small front but packed with cool merch and a large seating area in the back.

I actually had some confrontation with some of the staff and was confused and upset when I left - but I later spoke with the owner, who took the time to speak to the staff and even some patrons to try to sort it out. When he explained the other side to me I realized I communicated something poorly which, although unintentional, was received as offensive and rude. I felt so bad that I triggered the whole thing by using the wrong words. The owner was patient in talking through the whole thing with me and at the end, I asked him to convey my apology. It was so nice to meet an owner who cares so much and you definitely can tell it’s a special place.

Quaint shop, good sweet drinks.

I’m admittedly a coffee snob and a professional barista, so take that into account: the coffee is above Starbucks quality but don’t come here expecting traditional Italian espresso. They sling old school, brute force espresso; not a scale or shot timer in sight.

Taste is subjective, but don’t come in expecting a 27 second 2:1 shot and give them a bad review because that’s not what this place is.

We could have walked out of there with every mug and card they carried! And the drinks were awesome! If you order the hot chocolate, get the whipped cream! Absolutely worth the 80¢ up charge. 🤤

Love this place and highly recommend! My husband and I had breakfast here while in Highlands for our honeymoon and loved the atmosphere. We both got a bacon egg and cheese english muffin and it was very toasty and delicious. Coffee was also great. There is plenty of seating and it has a very cozy vibe.

Cute and cozy place to get coffee. Great atmosphere and great service. Loved it.

My wife and I love to grab a delicious drink and sit at the bar by the front window! There are tables + bar in the back to sit as well. Catch up with friends or get some work done, the space is perfect for both. We've never tried the food, but the drinks are tasty and the baristas are friendly!

This is a gem of Highlands NC, among the many boutiques, shops and ice cream parlors. The coffee was fairly priced and good! A sitting area to the back of the store allows you to take a load off( and mask). And there is additional seating outside

Great spot in the center of Highlands main St. Very clean and fast and friendly service.

The flat white and the lemon cranberry muffin were both perfect, and the baristas were super nice.

Great specialty coffee shop. The atmosphere was really cozy and the baked goods were nice.

An unique experience. Inspite of not so good weather we were not disappointed. Good no of balloons were made to fly.

Great coffee shop in a quaint setting in Highlands. The coffee was excellent and the shortbread cookies were excellent. Highly recommend Calders Coffee Cafe to those who need wifi to hold a meeting or just a cozy place to grab some Java to relax. We will be back when next in Highlands.

Decent coffee. Cute place. Tasty snacks. Good service.

Awesome coffee and the staff are amazing. It's a great place to stop and refuel after a morning of hiking and an afternoon off shopping at the near by shops.

Great place for a wonderful latte, funny mugs, classy cannisters, and even a few hoodies and t shirts. Free wifi while you sip and watch the people stroll by.