Steel Rails Coffee House — Restaurant in Erwin

We stopped by this charming coffee shop while leaving Tennessee on our way to Miami, wanting to support a local business instead of going to Starbucks—and it was the best decision we made! My sons enjoyed delicious hot cocoa, my husband loved his spiced latte, and I treated myself to a dirty chai paired with a heavenly cinnamon bun. Everything was absolutely amazing!

The cozy atmosphere and the heartwarming, friendly staff made the experience even more special. It’s a shame we don’t have a spot like this in Miami 🥲. If you’re in the area, do yourself a favor and stop by—you...

This is a must stop at if you’re a coffee drinker passing through Erwin. I alway ask the barista to make a latte of their choice for my wife with a few limitation (decaf, oat milk). These ladies hit it out of the park with a butterscotch and honey latte which was so unique and flavorful! The americano I ordered was also perfectly prepared.

They are also hiker friendly as Erwin is an Appalachian Trail Town. So you’ll have the chance to meet a thru-hiker and buy them a drink to help them...

Steel Rails in charming downtown Erwin, TN is right off of I-26 halfway between Asheville, NC and Johnson City, TN. They have countless options for coffee, espresso-based drinks, non-coffee cold drinks, and really good sandwiches. Service is quick and friendly, and the vibe of the place is everything that Starbucks has tried and failed to capture: a real small town coffee-house. Is you’re near this location, skip the Dunkin’ line and go straight to Steel Rails— it...