A coffee shop in Cleveland County satisfies cravings for caffeine, conversation, and good company.
GATHERING PLACE
High Country Hospitality at Grandfather Vineyard & Winery
On the banks of the Watauga River, a mountain winery turns customers into friends.
Battery Park Book Exchange & Champagne Bar in Asheville
Raise a glass at this Paris-inspired bookstore and Champagne bar, where old-world European style meets old-school Southern hospitality.
The Friendliest Sound in Wilmington
At the North Carolina Ukulele Academy, students bond over new skills, cheerful melodies, and the harmony of community.
Tapping a Beat: Double Barley Brewing in Smithfield
Bold beer, local food, and regional music have earned a loyal following at this Johnston County brewery.
Next Stop: Happy Hour
In Charlotte’s busy South End, The Suffolk Punch is a depot for the modern age.
The Shack in Corolla
Coffee shop by day, beer garden by night: For beachgoers in the northern Outer Banks, The Shack is an all-day affair.
LeBauer Park in Greensboro
A shared “front lawn” downtown provides a space for community and collaboration, fun and friendship, among people from all walks of life.
The Hub in Pisgah Forest
Inspired by ski lodge culture, a young couple turned their bike shop into a hub for adventurers to share stories and pints outside Pisgah Forest.
