Pony Espresso — Restaurant in Southern Pines

If you’re passing through Southern Pines and craving a truly exceptional cup of coffee, Pony Espresso is the place to make your stop. From the first moment you pull up to the drive-through, you can tell this isn’t just any caffeine fix, it’s a craft, a moment, and the result of people who love what they do.

Every visit is brightened by the warm, welcoming smiles of Nobie and Makayla. Their personalities shine through in how they greet you, how they treat your order, and how they seem genuinely joyful about each cup they serve. That kind of service elevates the whole experience.

The drink itself, the caramel macchiato, is hands down, my favorite in town. Rich, balanced, sweet but never overwhelming. Consistent every time. Pony Espresso clearly cares not just about what goes into the cup, but how it’s made, how it tastes, how it makes you feel.

Beyond the drink, this little drive-through stand has character. You get speed without sacrificing quality. You get friendliness without inconvenience. It’s the kind of place that turns a routine pit stop into something you look forward to.

I wholeheartedly recommend Pony Espresso to anyone looking for a wonderful cup of coffee on the go. If you want coffee that feels made with passion, delivered with care, and served with a smile, this is...

We just had our first cups of coffee and matcha at Pony Espresso this morning — having literally moved to the area just yesterday evening! I had left my matcha at the old place so hubby ran out here to get me a cup of matcha and his go-to, salted caramel flavored latte. The barista suggested enthusiastically — “do you want to add some strawberry in your matcha?!” He brought home this cup of strawberry matcha to me — and WOW! The taste takes me back to one of our strawberry-picking dates in a beautiful field of North Carolina strawberries on a sunny day last season. (He also explained that Pony Espresso uses all-organic ingredients and uses sustainable/recyclable materials wherever possible. Plus!) What a way to start this new day and our new chapter here in...

I rarely take the time to write reviews (mostly just because I forget lol), but time and again I am impressed by this little place and can't help but write one. I am in total agreement with what the other reviewers are saying; I have never met someone working here who is not just incredibly lovely. They really go the extra mile to get you what you want, while somehow doing so efficiently and quickly. For sure the best tasting coffee in Southern Pines (especially just their regular drip, something so often mediocre and watery in espresso-heavy coffee shops), and quite consistent. Open later than a lot of places too. Definitely try this little gem if you're...