Laurel River Store

My wife and I always stop here on our yearly trip to hot springs, usually a good or average experience.
BUT!
This past weekend was bad enough we will probably never go back. The lady running the shop could not have been any more rude to us. I won't go into details but it was bad enough for us to walk out promising to not come back.
We went into Hot springs and visited a delightfull coffee shop called Artisun Gallery and Cafe.
While in this coffee shop another couple came in with the exact same experience as us.
All I can say is if you're that miserable you probably need to find different work.

Incredible cup of coffee in a absolutely gorgeous location. Cool shop with a little of everything. If you forgot any of your rafting gear coming into town check it out. Also the owner is very knowledgeable of the area so stop by on your way into town for any information you may need!

Wonderful place! Best coffee within 200 miles without a doubt. The people who own/operate this small business are some of the most down to earth and friendly people I've ever met. I would also recommend the husband's fishing guide service.. His knowledge of the area and fish are invaluable.

I love this place and I own a coffee shop. Good locally roasted beans. Good equipment. They know what they're doing. Lots of local flavor in the knick knacks on the shelves. If you're going to Hot Springs go the extra 5 miles to this place. Thank me later

The most perfect little shop in so many ways.

Absolutely loved our stop here after camping at Rocky Bluff! Awesome coffee and ownership. So many fun local items for sale inside! Can’t wait to return.

This place is like an oasis in the desert for coffee enthusiasts! Assorted bakery items are offered along with their coffee offerings (espresso, cappuccino, grapes etc.) There are seats by the Laurel River where you sit by water and extraordinary views of the surrounding mountains. Good service. Reasonable prices.

Wonderful coffee and even better staff. Their store had a wide variety of local food and art. They even helped us find the best spots to hike and picnic. Id highly recommended stopping in.

The place is a bit dumpy and yet the unfriendly hoarders who run it condescend toward their clientele as if they are running a 5-star country club. Overpriced coffee is meh. Not worth a stop.

This convenience/crafts/coffee store is a gem! Jemima and her husband are true locals who came back to their native community to build a life in connection with nature and with their people. They are true nature lovers and river people. They are kind and are highly respected by local people. Jemima is a great resource for information about places to see and things to do locally. they can connect paddlers with locals that doe shuttles, they will see bit of river gear on a pinch, and they serve a killer dark roast cup a joe. The store is filled with crafts from local people - odd, curious, fascinating, different stuff. The Laurel River Store is one of the best cases of a local family engaging with tourism in their own terms. A must stop any time I visit the region.