The Owl's Nest

Found this place by accident - I was dropping my son off for a music lesson at Warren Wilson College and asked his teacher for a good local coffee place. A student walking by said "The Owls Nest, it's in the basement of Sunderland (freshman dorm) but there's no sign." Never one to turn down an adventure, I headed the way he pointed. Easier to find than I thought (alas, no secret code words or knocks for entry).
A lovely patio outside, nice baked goodies and moderate seating room inside. Wide variety of coffee choices (locally roasted from Dynamite Coffee Roasters), including some imaginative mixes with amusing names. Sandwich selections for lunch, though I had a very delightful scone with my cafe au lait.
They gave a zero trash policy, all cups etc are compostable, as much food as possible is locally sourced, no GMO or HFC. Keep your cup and it's 50 cent refills on brewed coffee the rest of the day.

Great staff, lots of drink options. Fantastic coffee drinks

Great smoothies