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Daily Mews Cat Café‎ Is A Completely Cat-Themed Catopia Of A Cafe In North Carolina

Daily Mews Cat Cafe in Charlotte offers a unique experience for cat lovers with themed drinks, adoptable cats, and special events.

Published Nov 15, 2019

Written by 

Robin Jarvis

Utopia means something different for everyone. For some, living with copious amounts of money is all they need to be in utopia and live their dream life. For others, like cat lovers, a purr-fect world includes cats - and more cats. Cat lovers rejoice... there IS a purr-fect world - a catopia - that exists within the walls of the Daily Mews Cat Cafe and spending any amount of time here is a blissful adventure.

Welcome to catopia, found in Charlotte's Echo Hills not far from E Independence Boulevard.

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Inside is a quaint little cafe decorated in full with cat-themed items.

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Even the drinks take on a theme that makes purr-fect sense at this cat cafe.

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Daily Mews is also a cat adoption facility. Looking to meet the newest member of your family? Daily Mews is a great place to meet and greet several adoptable kitties all in one place.

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The way it works is you'll go online here to make a reservation for either 30 or 60 minutes. You can also make a working reservation if you want to bring your laptop and work while the kitties play all around you.

There's a full menu of drink options including coffee, iced coffee, cappuccino, latte, a variety of teas, hot chocolate, sodas, water, lemonade, and more.

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Daily Mews Cat Café

Cat lovers can even book a birthday party at Daily Mews. We can't think of a better place to have a party than with a kindle of kittens! (Note, visitors to Daily Mews must be at least seven years old.)

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Of course, other fun events take place at this catopia, like the occasional Paint and Purr class. Learn to paint cats... you'll have plenty of inspiration all around you.

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Or, take a cats and yoga class. Kitties are the purr-fect yoga partners!

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The next time you're going to be in the neighborhood, set some time aside to visit catopia — right here in North Carolina!

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Daily Mews Cat Café‎ is open six days a week. The hours are Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday from 12 p.m. to 6 p.m., Friday from 12 p.m. to 7 p.m. and Saturday from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. (closed on Wednesday). Learn more and make a reservation on the official website.

Are you cat-crazed? Then be sure to visit North Carolina's one and only cat museum!

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Nestled On The State Border, This Tiny North Carolina Cafe Is An Enchanting Day Trip Destination

Cedar Mountain Cafe in North Carolina offers delicious meals and is near the scenic Hooker Falls in DuPont State Forest.

Published Jul 2, 2022

Written by 

Robin Jarvis

Let's all admit that at the heart of any day trip is a wonderful destination like a waterfall or attraction - and a place to grab an awesome meal, too! We've found a tiny cafe in North Carolina that doubles as both so grab the keys and get ready to hit the road. And don't worry, we'll throw in a suggested waterfall, too.

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Welcome to Cedar Mountain Cafe, which just happens to be on the South Carolina border and right outside of North Carolina's DuPont State Forest!

Exterior of Cedar Mountain Café, featuring a wooden sign, a door, and a car parked nearby, surrounded by greenery.
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This little cafe is located right on Greenville Highway in the mountains of western North Carolina.

A cozy restaurant table set for four, with a painting on the wall and sunlight streaming through the windows.
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Step inside and you'll feel right at home in the cozy and inviting space.

A cozy diner interior with wooden tables, black chairs, and bright windows covered by blinds.
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The community of Cedar Mountain may be just a blip on the map, but it's worth a visit just to check out Cedar Mountain Cafe.

The cafe goes to painstaking efforts to procure local ingredients whenever possible and only serves meats that are hormone, antibiotic, nitrate, and preservative-free.

A wooden table with two trays of sandwiches, salads, and drinks, including a coffee cup and jars of water.
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It's open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner six days a week. And with outdoor seating on their lovely patio, you're sure to fall in love with everything about this destination eatery.

Outdoor café scene with patrons sitting under red Coca-Cola umbrellas, surrounded by greenery and flowers.
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Wraps, quesadillas, omelets, pancakes, sandwiches, and biscuits are a few of the hearty breakfast options.

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A tray with a cheesy meatball sub and crispy waffle fries on a wooden table.
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Lunch begins daily at 11:30 and includes burgers, wraps, sandwiches, and salads.

A plate with three fish tacos topped with lettuce and tomatoes, served with fries and a side of pasta salad.
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Delicious dinner options include steak, salmon, NC trout, tacos, fish and chips, fried chicken, chicken Parm, spaghetti, and more.

If that list doesn't have you licking your lips, then maybe you're just not hungry at the moment - but you will be by the time you get to Cedar Mountain Cafe!

Outdoor patio with tables and umbrellas, surrounded by greenery and rocks, under a clear blue sky.
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Now... about that waterfall we promised you: Hooker Falls is found in DuPont State Forest (along with a handful of other great waterfalls) and since Cedar Mountain is the Gateway to DuPont Forest your day trip to Cedar Mountain Cafe can be extended to a short waterfall hike to this awesome swimming hole! Bring a towel and sunscreen and get ready to play under the waterfall.

People swimming and playing near a waterfall surrounded by lush green trees on a sunny day.
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Ever been to this tiny cafe in North Carolina? How about Hooker Falls? Find complete menus and hours of operation on the Cedar Mountain Cafe website. Happy adventuring!

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The North Carolina Mennonite Bakery And Cafe With Cinnamon Rolls As Big As Your Head

Yoder's Dutch Pantry in Grifton, North Carolina, offers enormous cinnamon rolls and a variety of Amish and Mennonite goods.

Published Dec 18, 2021

Written by 

Robin Jarvis

Is it actually possible to pass by an Amish or Mennonite Bakery in North Carolina without pulling in to indulge a little? We think not - especially if you're driving in or through Grifton. Grifton is where you'll find Yoder's Dutch Pantry, where (among other wonderful delights) the cinnamon rolls are as big as your head.

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And that's no exaggeration!

A close-up of a cinnamon roll topped with white icing on a decorative plate.
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Get one to go, or settle in at a table in the Cafe and dig in. Take a nice, slow run at it though, so you can savor every last bite.

Cinnamon rolls are a universal food. They're tasty at any time of the day -- and even in the middle of the night. (Raise your hand if you're guilty of a midnight cinnamon roll or two in the past!)

Freshly baked cinnamon rolls drizzled with creamy icing, arranged on a baking tray.
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Yoder's Dutch Pantry has much more than colossal, warm and coated with gooey frosting cinnamon rolls though.

A cozy restaurant interior with diners at tables, shelves of products, and a bustling atmosphere.
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The cafe serves up a delicious breakfast.

And even their French toast is almost too big for the plate!

A plate with French toast topped with powdered sugar and a side of eggs, bacon, hash browns, and a small cup of syrup.
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When you're finished, be sure to peruse the enormous store for Amish and Mennonite items you won't be able to live without.

A cozy restaurant interior with wooden beams, shelves of jars, and diners enjoying meals at tables.
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The bakery, alone, has enough to make your mouth water as you decide what you need to take home.

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And over in the garden center, you'll find all the in-season fresh plants and vegetable plants you could possibly need. Grab a coffee to go from the Cafe and go check 'em out.

A glass mug filled with hot chocolate topped with a generous swirl of whipped cream, sitting on a plate.
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Yoder's is like your one-stop-shop for all things.

Exterior of Yoder's Dutch Pantry, featuring a green roof and wooden pillars, with people outside and a sign above the entrance.
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Just be sure to put one of those ginormous cinnamon rolls on your bucket list when you visit.

North Carolina is such a big state. Are you wondering where you'll find the tiny town of Grifton (and Yoder's) in relation to where you live?

Map showing the location of Yoder's Dutch Pantry, an easygoing daytime café in a farm store, near New Bern, NC.
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It's about 100 miles northeast of Fayetteville, 100 miles north of Wilmington, and 60 miles southeast of Rocky Mount. Just a short drive away for so many people!

Ever been to this Mennonite bakery in North Carolina? Once you're been to Yoder's Dutch Pantry, you'll add this hidden gem to your bucket list for a return trip!

Once you're all finished shopping and eating at Yoder's, you're less then 30 minutes from the North Carolina Estuarium in Washington. Go check out it!

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