Swede’s Cafe

4.5 ( 199 reviews )

Checking... 7:30 AM - 4:00 PM See Hours

116 W Union St, Morganton, NC 28655, United States

+1 828-544-5696

At Swede’s Cafe, located in Morganton, NC, our story is one of warmth and community. As a proud veteran- and women-owned establishment, we focus on inclusivity, evident in our wheelchair-accessible facilities and family-friendly atmosphere. Our menu features a delightful array of comfort foods, healthy options, and organic dishes, making it a popular choice for breakfast, brunch, and lunch. From the indulgent French toast stack to our flavorful BCR Quesadilla, each plate is crafted to bring joy. With cozy outdoor seating and a welcoming vibe, Swede’s Cafe invites you to enjoy great coffee and delicious meals in a charming setting.

Accessibility
- Has wheelchair-accessible car park
- Has wheelchair-accessible entrance
- Has wheelchair-accessible seating
- Has wheelchair-accessible toilet
From the business
- Identifies as veteran-owned
- Identifies as women-owned
Service options
- Has outdoor seating
- Offers kerbside pickup
- Has no-contact delivery
- Offers delivery
- On-site services available
- Offers takeaway
- Serves dine-in
Highlights
- Serves great coffee
- Has great tea selection
Popular for
- Popular for breakfast
- Popular for lunch
- Good for solo dining
Offerings
- Serves coffee
- Serves comfort food
- Serves healthy options
- Serves organic dishes
- Quick bite
- Serves small plates
- Serves vegan dishes
- Serves vegetarian dishes
Dining options
- Serves breakfast
- Serves brunch
- Serves lunch
- Has catering
- Serves dessert
- Has seating
Amenities
- Has gender-neutral toilets
- Has toilet
- Has Wi-Fi
- Free Wi-Fi
Atmosphere
- Casual
- Cosy
Crowd
- Family friendly
- Popular with tourists
Payments
- Accepts credit cards
- Accepts debit cards
- Accepts NFC mobile payments
- Credit cards
Children
- Good for kids
- High chairs available
- Has kids' menu
Parking
- Free of charge street parking
- Free parking lot
- Plenty of parking

Dorothy Johnson

Apr 8,2025

This was the perfect little spot for our after church brunch. The food was delish, the service was absolutely warm, inviting and friendly. Great little gift shop for yourself or someone else. Has that big city, small town vibe going on! I cant wait for our next brunch.Dorothy, we are stoked that you and your party enjoyed your brunch! We strive to make every guest happy! See you soon!

Thomas Trybuskiewicz

Mar 12,2025

The food was amazing and you cant beat the price! I particularly like the French toast. The hot chocolate was delicious as well. Great little location above a little shop. The table was a little sticky, but when syrup is involved, that is to be expected .Thank you so much for coming and supporting us and sharing!! We appreciate you very much

KayLynn / Kat Thacker

Feb 25,2025

Such a cool little place. Great food. Amazing prices. Good portions. Morgan was a great waitress and super pleasant to be around.Kaylynn, we really appreciate your kind words and great review! Thank you! Come back soon!

Danielle DuValle

Feb 25,2025

Great little cafe upstairs to a gift shop. Food was good and staff was pleasant. We ordered the Harveys Melt and Beths French Toast Stack, both were very good! ...Thank you so much for visiting us. We appreciate your kind words!

Becca Bruce

Feb 15,2025

What a cute little cafe! My husband and I were traveling through and wanted a cup of coffee before we got back on the road. We were pleasantly surprised that we got to walk through an awesome general store on our way up to the cafe. My ...Thank you so much for stopping by. My husband being a veteran also, we love displaying everything veteran!

Dave W.

Jan 2,2025

Working in the area this weekend and this is now the 3d day in a row Ive had lunch here. The staff is amazing hands down. So warm and friendly. The food is amazing as well. The portions are a good size and the prices are extremely reasonable. The store is very cool too. Dont miss this place.Thank you so much for supporting us !

Faith Keels

Dec 31,2024

Experience was great, Kristen is an awesome waitress. I dont even like coffee and it was not too sweet or overpowering, so many delicious drinks. I highly recommend the BCR Quesadilla and iced chai. Anyone stopping in Morganton should come by for a quick bite!Faith, we really appreciate you dining with us today,...and thank you for the great review! And remember, coffee is friendly!

Natalié Art

Dec 17,2024

Loved everything about it! I really want to visit again. Great place for breakfast or brunch.Thank you so very much, Natalie! Were thrilled that you enjoyed your dining experience! Come back soon!