For many people, coffee is key to getting through the day. Enjoying a quick caffeine boost, and maybe a light bite to eat on the side, is the perfect way to set yourself up for the day, whether you’re heading out to work or just enjoying a fun day out with the family. Luckily for folks around Salisbury, NC, there are plenty of great coffee shops in the area. 
Koco Java
This welcoming coffee store might be one of the best places in the state to enjoy a caffeine boost. The store is warm and comfortable, with pleasant furnishings and welcoming staff. It’s perfect for a rainy day! There’s a huge range of drinks available, including standard offerings like cappuccino and macchiato, to adventurous beverages like Milkyway and Oreo frappes.
Located on North Main Street, Koko Java is open Monday through Friday from 7am to 6pm, and on Saturdays from 7am to 4pm. If you’re a big fan of the products here, you can buy bags of their specialty roasted coffee to take home with you!
Mean Mug Coffee Company
A small café with a huge range of drinks on offer, visitors can enjoy everything from Americano to matcha green tea. There are also smoothies, frappuccinos, and plenty of soft drinks, as well as light bites including sandwiches, salads, breakfast plates, and pastries. Try an apple fritter or a slide of pound cake!
Mean Mug Coffee Company is another North Main Street venue, close to Koco Java. It’s open 7am to 7pm, Monday through Saturday and 10am to 4pm on Sundays.
Country Donutz
What’s the most iconic duo you can think of? Bonnie and Clyde, Laurel and Hardy, Beauty and the Beast? They all pale in comparison to coffee and donuts! Country Donutz is the perfect place to enjoy some delicious handmade treats alongside your beverage. With dine-in and take-out options available, you can enjoy your coffee however you like.
The onsite baker whips up an amazing variety of pastries fresh each day. The shop is open from 6am every weekday and 7am on weekends, closing at 7pm each day. Country Donutz is located at the strip mall on Jake Alexander Boulevard West.
Sweet Meadow Cafe
This friendly, backstreet café is something of a hidden Salisbury gem, but it’s well worth a visit. Serving up plenty of homemade food and beverages, they treat customers to hot, freshly brewed coffee along with some yummy things to eat, like soups, sandwiches, salad, burgers, and more! There’s sure to be something to take your fancy.
For best results, stop by for Sunday brunch! You’re guaranteed a relaxing experience. Sweet Meadow Café is closed on Monday and is open from 11am to 9pm Wednesday through Saturday, 10am to 2:30pm to Sunday, and 11am to 4pm on Tuesdays.
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