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Local Lion

4.6 ★★★★★ 704 Google reviews · Cafe · Donut shop

Espresso roasts in-housecozy atmosphere

Cozy coffee shop featuring fresh-roasted varieties and homemade donuts, plus a drive-thru.

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791 Blowing Rock Rd
Boone, NC 28607

+1 828-386-1120

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Hours

Monday 7 am–8:30 pm
Tuesday 7 am–8:30 pm
Wednesday 7 am–8:30 pm
Thursday 7 am–8:30 pm
Friday 7 am–8:30 pm
Saturday 7 am–8:30 pm
Sunday 8 am–7 pm

Where to find Local Lion

What's in the cup

What Local Lion is pouring and bagging — straight from customers' own reviews, not our guesswork.

Espresso 5 mentions

“My favorite flavor was the espresso dark chocolate GF donut, but try them all since they’re only $2/each.”

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What regulars say again and again

The things that keep coming up across 704 Google reviews — with a reviewer's own words as proof.

🔥 roasts in-house 2 mentions

“Freshly roasted coffee I mean like you can watch it being roasted and then brewed!”

🛋️ cozy atmosphere 4 mentions

“Cozy coffee shop-full of people but everyone was very happy - some chatting and some working.”

What customers say

Stopped in upon the recommendation of a friend to try out their homemade donuts and Home roasted coffee. (FWIW, I'm a trained Barista and home espresso enthusiast of >17 yrs, & really picky about espresso.) This place was great, super cozy, slightly off the beaten path.

★★★★★ — Rudy, 2024-07

Freshly roasted coffee I mean like you can watch it being roasted and then brewed! Service is great the donuts are tasty the atmosphere is so sweet. I’m praying the Holy Spirit come rest on this place and it be a morning sanctuary for peace. What a great way to start the day Christ & Coffee

★★★★★ — Phoenix, 2024-06

Always a local favortie of mine that I am reluctant to share for the fear that they will get too popular! The coffee is good, I recommend getting the pour over if you have time. The donuts are too die for, the kids absolutely love the Bavarian Cream ones.

★★★★★ — James, 2026-02

Amazingly smooth coffee and amazing staff! Gluten free donuts are mouthwatering. My favorite flavor was the espresso dark chocolate GF donut, but try them all since they’re only $2/each. Beautiful shop, worth it to stop by and support a local place that has a beautiful mission.

★★★★★ — Vanessa, 2023-06

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