Hive Coffee — Restaurant in Shelby

Me and my family are new to the Shelby area. We don't know anyone yet but I have been taking my daughter around town daily since we moved here. This place has consistently been a welcoming stop on our outings. The coffee/drinks are awesome, the ice cream is delicious and the staff is always kind when we show up. They are patient and always willing to make suggestions. Me and my daughter typically ride my bike there and sit at the outdoor tables to enjoy our ice cream and watch the people pass. One thing I always notice is how everyone who pulls into this coffee shop drive thru pulls out of it smiling! Just another testament to the quality of both the items on the menu and the people...

I've been meaning to stop in at this place and grab a coffee when I'm passing through for work from forest city to Lincolnton. Today I stopped at Bojangles and got a coffee at 1:30p, headed down the road and took a sip and it was stone cold and watered down. I was like well instead of going back I'll stop at Lilly Bean, so I did. The gal at the window was incredibly friendly and smiled the entire time. When I asked for a large coffee black, she said "sure I can get you that! It's going to be really hot because I just brewed it!". I was thinking Jackpot, I'll stop here from now on. Really good cup of coffee, great service, and fast....

I always recommend Lily Bean to coffee lovers, especially those who are new to town! You can't go wrong between 2 and 4pm with the special $1 (yes, ONE DOLLAR) Signature Iced Coffee. If you prefer hot beverages there's a great selection of coffee roasts, herbal and chai tea, and yummy cocoa. Grab a muffin, or delicious Tony's ice cream in warmer weather. This is Lily Bean's 2nd location. Their main sit-down spot is in Uptown Shelby on the court square on Warren Street. I have to say, I also that I love the way the owner Chad took what had been a long-empty, unused drive-thru bank building and gave it new life. It's a great addition...