High Octane Coffee Creamery & Eatery

My wife and I like boutique coffee joints, but we have had issues finding one in Union County we like until now! Coffee: This is about the coffee for us and it's really good! It's smooth and tasty. I don't usually like my coffee bitter, so the white mocha is perfect for me. They can make it extra sweet but it was a bit too sweet.Chai: Any time my wife talks about chai, she is comparing it to her favorite chai from college. She compared it to that chai! I even liked it and I don't like chai!Food: My wife I have tried the breakfast sandwiches only, and they were pretty good. I had a bacon, egg, and cheese on sourdough. She had a turkey, egg, and cheese on GLUTEN FREE BREAD! I don't know if they use separate grills, so there might be cross contamination, but my wife had no issues with it.Atmosphere: The location in a restored gas station is genius! The soft chairs right in the entrance are perfect and there is outside seating when the weather is good. This place is popular, so do be prepared for a possible long wait if you go in during peak hoursStaff: They are fairly friendly. They normally have a smile, repeat your order back to you, get your order to you quickly, and check on you if things are taking too long. They consistently stay open and make quality drinks and food. This is the best coffee in Union County and the best chai in the South!

The food and coffee here is always first rate. First of all, the coffee is ground fresh in Columbia and shipped within a day or two. They do lattes, pour overs, Chemex, French press and more. In addition, they have delicious food, including amazing waffles. They also offer Hershey's ice cream and are a great place to stop on a warm summer evening.

Ok, finally made it back here, and it's fantastic! The menu has grown substantially, and service is much better. They have added tables, so more seating inside. They were incredibly busy the day we went, but service was smooth. It does take a bit to get your oder, but since everything is made when you order, this is expected. We will definitely be back, am just sorry it took us so long to get back over and enjoy!

Recently found this little place. BEST iced chai latte in NC I have had. I get it with almond milk and cinnamon on top. I've lived in Monroe for a few years and been looking for a chai like this. Also, I have tried their fruit bowls and the breakfast sandwich with gluten free bread. Everything has tasted great! Also pictured is a breakfast sandwich with regular bread. So excited to have found this place!

First time here and I'm in love!Service was warm and friendly, loved the vibe inside, and much more seating than I thought! They offer fresh pastries and baked goods, their breads are from a local bakery and they also have gluten free bread and waffles! The food menu includes smoothies, breakfast sandwiches and all kinds of waffles, plus sandwiches for lunch and more! They even have a case with several ice cream flavors. If you have not stopped in, you need to. My latte was delicious (salted caramel white mocha) and I can't wait to try the food next time. Also, they have great hours and are open til 8pm which is rare!

Been here more than once and love the look of this place outside and inside. It can be a great hangout spot and they have great parking lot space as well. Their waffles are such nice treats that I always order when I go here. I've tried their tiramisu from the dessert display and to me it seemed overpriced for the amount that I got. I once had come on a day they were celebrating their anniversary and were giving customers free cake slices which was nice and sometimes a food truck can be found outside which I think is such a good way for a business to support other businesses!

Really cute place. Went recently on a Saturday and the place was packed, inside and outside seating If you want breaks, they have a limited but nice menu of breakfast sandwiches, wafflesMy waffle , and acia bowls. There is also a delicious lunch sandwich menu. My waffle was quite good. Service is very polite and our order was brought out to us without much of a wait. The only thing I did not like was the use of tiny little plastic forks and knives The coffee is good, with many options for specialty drinks. The space is cute: inside an old gas station. This is a spot worth checking out.

Have you tried the sandwiches at Monroe's newest coffee shop? Order one hot off the panini press and especially for breakfast. Except for East Frank's there isn't another coffee shop in Monroe offering hot, made to order sandwiches--none that I know. They're huge. A great deal. Ya gotta try one!Oscar and his wife set up shop in April 2023 inside the restored Sinclair Gas Station to offer coffee shipped from the mountains of Columbia to our small town. And I like it. They make an exceptional cortado, too--just ask for it.And not just coffee. Hand-scooped ice cream, fresh pastries, and even a couple waffle irons to round out the day beside the paninis. Mmmm.With Alice Jules, Dandelion & Friends along with East Frank's nearby, there is a buzz in the air near Main Street filled with choices. What's not to like? Got a need for a jolt of Joe? Has the percolator screaming on my "Give 'em a whirl" meter. Go here.Pro tip: High Octane continues to iron some wrinkles which anyone who has opened a business knows takes time. Be a little patient--worth the wait.

5/5 stars hands down. The vibes, the ice cream, the chocolate cake, the sandwiches, the service, the coffee. Just trust me on this one. 5/5 stars!

The cashier was very kind, food was excellent, loved the aesthetics. HIGHLY recommend