Did you know The Mill Coffee and Eatery in Roanoke Rapids, North Carolina, has a cult following menu item? With a specialty soup dedicated to each day of the week, Wednesday is normally the Roasted Pepper and Smoked Gouda Soup Day, and if you don't get there early it may be sold out. This divine creation draws in regulars and new guests to the creamy, warm delight - even in the summer months. And many of the employees are former students of the owner, a retired teacher, working hard at their very first jobs. Let's check it out.

The Mill Coffee and Eatery is a celebrated part of this small town.

Some of the weekly soups of the day include lobster bisque, chili, chicken tortilla, broccoli and cheese, chicken and wild rice, and baked potato and bacon.

But to be sure, our favorite, and that of the majority of eaters in the Roanoke Valley is the cult-following menu item Roasted Pepper And Smoked Gouda Soup. One slurpy sip is all it will take before you wholeheartedly agree that this is in fact one of the best coffee shops in North Carolina.

Check out the steaming, lovely, colorful goodness and promise of satisfaction this soup will bring.

A spoonful of this will provide a much-needed respite to your day and a happy dance in your chair. If you have been searching for "Best coffee shops near me?" then the search is over. We have found this amazing place for you so don't wait make sure you get some of this soup in your tummy.

Place your order at the counter which is decorated above by an interesting mural created by a local artist, showcasing the textile mills that once operated in the valley.

Historic photos of the mills also hang on the walls in this charming space.

Tomato basil wraps go well with the soup filled with your preference of pimento cheese, chicken salad, or your favorite cold cuts — yum.

All sandwiches come with a choice of potato chips, macaroni salad, pasta salad, or a fruit cup.

Another novelty here is the freshly squeezed, refreshing fruit ades.

And don't walk out the door without trying something sweet.

If you are in a hurry in the mornings, grab a cookie or bagel for breakfast with some robust coffee.

But wait, before you leave remember that Hershey's Ice Cream is sold here.

Have some in a waffle cone.

Also, keep the Mill in mind for catered business boxed lunches or sandwich trays with all of the fixings.

Surprise your office staff with a much-deserved, thoughtful party.

So what do you think is this the best soup in North Carolina? If you live in Roanoke Rapids or are just driving through, be sure to stop in The Mill Coffee and Eatery for this mouthwatering, cult-following menu item. This little town is worth a visit not just for the soup but to enjoy the southern small-town feel. Book a stay in this lakeside rental and fully embrace this lovely place in North Carolina.

Make sure you are always caffeinated for your next adventure with any of these awesome coffee shops in North Carolina. Another favorite of ours is Double D's which is located in a double-decker bus.