Pony Espresso

Having a black eye with their coffee cake is one of my favorite morning rituals... I've come to the conclusion it's one of the best coffee's in town (and we have no shortage of great coffee shops for our town size). Don't be afraid of the location / appearance. Girls there are amazingly nice to everyone. Good people.

Great coffee, even better service.
10/21/17 -- I have never felt compelled to comment twice on an establishment, now I have. The folks here are always over the top with customer service. The products are always outstanding. A few minutes ago I went to get my usual and wow they do it again. I drink plain boring coffee they didn't have quite enough ready. Without missing a beat my cup goes right up the the machine into my cup. Most places would have you wait or "pull around". Once again if your getting your morning started this is the place. Nobody comes close.

I rarely take the time to write reviews (mostly just because I forget lol), but time and again I am impressed by this little place and can't help but write one. I am in total agreement with what the other reviewers are saying; I have never met someone working here who is not just incredibly lovely. They really go the extra mile to get you what you want, while somehow doing so efficiently and quickly. For sure the best tasting coffee in Southern Pines (especially just their regular drip, something so often mediocre and watery in espresso-heavy coffee shops), and quite consistent. Open later than a lot of places too. Definitely try this little gem if you're in the area.

I just discovered this place and I’m so happy I did! I tend to forget to make my coffee and there aren’t any other drive thru coffee places to hit while on the way to work. Their coffee is good and convenient, and the staff were amazing!

Great coffee and service. The ladies at Pony Espresso are awesome. Fast paced service.

Our first visit to this stand-alone shop was yesterday. We drove out of the way to support a small business instead of a chain, but that was a big mistake. The baristas were not friendly or welcoming in the slightest, they handed us our drinks with excess liquid spilled all over the outsides, and neither my husband or I liked our drinks (berry smoothie and caramel frozen coffee). I sucked a long piece of plastic out of my drink, and I’m still not sure what it was.

I definitely won’t be back, unfortunately. I would give your business to a more respectable chain in the future!

Such a cute little building with amazing coffee and incredibly helpful staff. The batista working today humored my request for random flavors in a blended coffee and gave excellent suggestions. I would absolutely recommend this shop to anyone!

I don't hardly ever give a five star rating but the Ladies at Pony Espresso have earned it! They are always sweet and caring even at 6am when I need my coffee and feel like a sub human. Don't get your coffee anywhere else!!

the girls are always so sweet and the drinks are so delicious!

Tried it for the first time today and let me tell you, they have a pumpkin spice latte that puts all others to shame! Super nice baristas! Eco friendly! Amazing! I can't wait to try their other drinks!