Badin Treehouse Coffee

Waited more than 45 minutes for soup and ½ sandwiches (soup pre-​made and how long does it take to make a sandwich?) and a pancake. No apology from waitress or explanation for why it took so long. When I flagged her down, she finally brought sandwiches and soup which we finished before she brought my 6yo her pancake. Not many tables either and hostess is always unpleasant and just sits there. Never ever going back. Too much money to pay for bad, slow service.

Badin, NC has a little gem called the Badin Treehouse Co. It is a must stop if you’re nearby or go out of your way a little bit to get there, it’s worth it.
The place is simply whimsical; tables, chairs, and table-​settings are different shapes, sizes and styles. We sat at the Bookcase table, and when you’re ready to pay you let them know at the check out counter where you sat. Lovely idea.
The waitstaff are nicely attentive.
The Boars Head crackers and cheese spread brought to each table, oh SO good!
The Chicken Salad came on a homemade croissant w/​a side of slaw served in a teacup — BEST I ever had!
Turkey Fig Panini also w/​a side of the slaw served in a teacup was scrumptious !
The Cheeseburger on Ciabatta bread w/​a side of seasoned fries was done to perfection!
They also carry many many teas and coffees — we will have to return to try other items on the menu– I am looking forward to the Meatloaf Sandwich next time !

Out exploring and found this gem.
Unbelievable décor
Unbelievably delicious food
I had the Turkey fig panini. You had me at honey mayo. A taste explosion between sweet breakfast food and brunch. Absolutely worth the trip.
Don’t even get me started on how good the crackers you are served as an appetizer are. Something special going on with the spread for them as well.
If I could give more than 5 I would.
Winner winner small town charmer.

I’ve been here a few times. The food is usually fantastic, however the service is average and that’s on a good day. We were the only table in the place during the afternoon and it took 15 minutes for the waitress to bring me a spoon for my soup. The hostess is one of the most unpleasant people, I don’t think I’ve ever seen her in a good mood.
A few days later my friend realized she had been charged twice on her credit card. She went back recently to fix the problem. The man she spoke with was rude, no apology given. He didn’t even seem to know what to do about it. Finally he figured it out and coldly told her that if it wasn’t fixed then she could come back. He made it seem like it was difficult to print a receipt to prove the transaction was voided. Hey dude, YOU guys made the mistake, not her. Show some respect to your customers.
By the way, they charge for water.
And the last I knew (I trained for one night… passed on the job) the waitstaff used their bare hands to plate the crackers and desserts. They had no plastic gloves. Didn’t see anyone washing their hands all night… Hopefully that has changed as it is a pretty big health code violation.

This place is an absolute gem! Way more than just earth shattering great tea and coffee, this place has some of the most delicious food in the area. This is a must visit for date nights, vacations, or even just a lovely afternoon break. This is one of the best restaurants I’ve ever been to and I visit as often as possible!

Planning a trip out towards Badin? Don’t miss this hidden gem. The setting alone is worth the trip. But when you taste the food, you’ll be hooked. There is something on the menu to satisfy everyone’s taste (including my «gluten free» friends).

Great little spot. Enjoyed soup, salad, sandwiches and coffee on the patio. Everything was tasty. Look forward to coming back.

I eat here maybe once a month and every time it’s different. The atmosphere is always pleasant and there is ample parking. However, the service is either really good or really bad. Some of the wait staff can handle using the notebooks to take orders and some can’t. The food can be good or not also. My favorites are the Chicken Salad Salad and the Fish Tacos. I also like most of the starters and they can make some great desserts. Their signature crackers are great but they come with everything so don’t order any extra. The crackers also don’t do well if you take some home for the next day. Skip the soups. I have tried several and never finished any of them. The meatloaf is good sometimes, but not always. I still recommend giving the place a try although you may need to keep your fingers crossed that you hit it on a good day.

What an absolute treasure to find in Badin! Off the beaten path but this place is AMAZING. We went on a Saturday afternoon and the place was pretty well filled.
Food– free starter is a delicious cheese spread with saltine crackers. The crackers are baked with a garlic herb type topping and they’re very good!
For an app we tried the Tree House trio– hummus, chicken salad and some of the best pimento cheese I’ve had. Pita chips would sure fool me if they’re not homemade. Delicious and also very large. Consider that when ordering entrees.
We had a Reuben was perfectly warmed and proportions were just right. A very good Reuben. The turkey and fig panini was also good but maybe a little sweet. Might could do with just a little less fig.
The ambiance is similar (kinda) to an Amelie’s of Charlotte. I would drive here from Charlotte again just to have that unbelievable pimento cheese! Can’t wait to come back and work through the menu.

This place is a must visit if you are driving to Morrow mountain state park, ok even otherwise you one should visit this place. I moved from Los Angeles and I was driving through the country side and I stumbled upon this place because it had internet. Yes, I am tech junkie! But once I went to the park, I turned off my phone.
About the place: INCREDIBLE
Had the best iced tea ever, they brew it differently and I got a nice explanation on the special brewing process (I am nerd)
Chocolate cookie bar and the cake: Out of the world. I do not know what they put it in. Home made and I had to take few to go because it was that good
Salad, dinner, flame grilled vegetables: The best I have ever had. I am picky salad eater.
I also think the food was made to taste better by the kindness of people working there. It was great. I wish there was one in Los Angeles
I am going back there again. Its very close to the lake.

This place has amazing food and it’s really cute inside. The full coffee bar is great– I highly recommend the Cuban coffee– great for two people to share! They give you free homemade cheese crackers with pimento spread that is delicious. I have gotten the nest eggs at Saturday brunch, which I loved. Their omelettes are also good. Today I got the shrimp and grits and it is a generous serving. I chose broccoli for my side and was not disappointed by anything! I love coming here every time I’m in town.

We found this quaint little restaurant nestled in the heart of Badin, NC. It’s an eclectic blend of old-​world style and country café.
We began with a basket of fries and the spring rolls. The fries were seasoned perfectly and the spring rolls were succulent! The chile sauce was a perfect taste addition to the flavor of the spring rolls!
I got the chicken breast sandwich and added sautéed onions. Wow. It was cooked with excellent accuracy. Not dry or hard. Everyone’s food looked delicious.
I finished with a caramel latte that was the perfect ending to a great lunch. You’ve got to stop by!

Such a nice cozy little place! The food is very good and the coffee is amazing. It is right around the corner from an amazing lake that comes out of no where! The décor makes you feel like snuggling up on a winter evening.

This place is a little treasure tucked away in the quaint town of Badin. I enjoyed every detail of this place. From the way they serve their drinks to that ridiculous awesome spread they give you to put on these delicate buttery crackers!!! Service was outstanding and food was made with love. I would absolutely recommend you giving this place a try and I will be going back!!!

Visited the Treehouse again last night and while the food was good the service was spotty. We ordered an appetizer and the main meal. After waiting for about 50+ minutes they end up being both the appetizer and the main meal together. I also ordered a specialty coffee and they got that wrong as well. I understand good people are hard to find but the service really needs to improve. We will go back again but I hope for their sack they can get some waiters and organization that works.

My wife and I went today for lunch. First visit. and
wife had a good salmon meal.
I had the worst reuben that I have ever had. Not even sure if the greasy meat was corned beef. The bread was a spiral brown with no taste of rye at all.
On the way out hostess asked how it was. I told her and she said“first time I have heard that“
She did not even apologize.
Waitress and hostess seemed so impressed with their tablet technology that they overlooked
food quality.

This is such a lovely experience to share with the ones you love. The atmosphere is one of a kind. The food is presented in a unique way, all homemade, and memorable! One of my all time favorite destinations.

The food and tea were great, the service was a hot mess! I don’t know if our waiter was new or maybe he was just filling in over winter break but he was unfortunately pretty terrible. It took about 25 minutes from when we ordered our appetizer and tea to when we ordered our food. When our appetizer came out we asked for small plates, by the time he checked in again to tell us he would bring the plates over we had already finished eating the appetizer. My father in law ordered the pulled pork dinner and our waiter wrote it down no problem. The pulled pork sandwich came out and when my father in law questioned it a waitress told us they don’t serve the dinner until later in the day, which is fine but the waiter should have told us that. My mother in law wanted grilled onions added to her veggie burger and they never showed either.
On to the good stuff! The appetizer we ordered was their baked brie dish. It was one of the best baked brie dishes I have ever had. It had apples baked into it and you topped it all off with some honey. I got the fish and cheese sandwich which was really tasty. The fiancé got the rib eye steak sandwich and that was delicious as well. The tea was AWESOME! I got the Bombay Breakfast, they suggested adding a little sugar and cream, the tea was perfect. I also enjoyed the iced lemon and hibiscus tea. They did ask if I wanted the cream cold or steamed and I said steamed, I had to ask twice for it and it ended up coming to the table cold.
They have a ton of dessert options to pick from as well but we were all pretty full. The fiancé did get their coffee ice cream sundae/​shake thing for his main drink and ate that right up.
Would definitely suggest going to this place, just hope they make some adjustments to their staff. I will be back!

Almond Joy — Latte (just let them make it, no additions or substitutions) It’s mighty tasty!
This a must try! It’s worth a 15 – 20 mile detour. (just for fun)
Doesn’t matter if you’re not into coffee, it’s just a cool place to hang out and talk. If you need to get a little work done — try this place.
Some guys gave me hell for saying I wanted to try a Latte at this place but one of the locals just raved about it. So of course, I was hooked. I took three other co-​workers here and they were all impressed as was I. I think the only thing that wasn’t that great was a piece of chocolate and strawberry cake… I did not order this.
We were seated and served by one of the owners. You can tell they really care about their business and they were serious about whatever you ordered.
Wait till you see the interior! Different — yet AWESOME!

I’m so surprised this cute little coffee shop hasn’t been reviewed yet! The atmosphere is cozy and the staff are friendly. I ordered a small tea (I think honey lavender) and the lovely lady behind the counter offered to add either steamed or cold milk. I don’t think I’ve ever been offered those options before!
I opted for steamed. It was delicious. Very nice of her to offer that since it took extra time for her to prepare.
This place is full of local charm, has plenty of seating, and serves food as well as beverages. Not too far outside of Albemarle either. Give it a try!