Are you part of the growing percentage of Americans who prefer non-alcoholic options through the holidays? If so, it can sometimes feel difficult to come up with better options than a begrudging order of unsweet tea. Luckily, Waynesville, NC, is replete with fun “NA” options wherever you may go. From fresh-pressed apple ciders to locally brewed kombuchas to mountain-grown teas and beyond, all you need is creativity and a bit of spritz.
Here are just three places to find non-alcoholic holiday drink options in Waynesville, NC.
Waynesville Soda Jerks
You can find locally made sodas from Waynesville Soda Jerks at dozens of locations around the area. But for the best, freshest sodas—right off the bottling line—visit their production facility and gift shop. Mix and match your favorite soda flavors and shop their small gift selection. They use fresh, seasonal offerings from local farms in each of their products, so you can feel good about what you’re drinking. And their sodas taste great as is or as the base for any number of delicious holiday mocktails. We hear cranberry ginger soda is back for the holiday season!
35 Bridges Street, Waynesville | (828) 278-8589 | waynesvillesodajerks.com
Orchard Coffee
On chilly mountain mornings, there’s nothing more comforting than a warm beverage. No matter your preference—coffee, tea, chai, mocha, etc.—Orchard Coffee is a great place for the perfect handcrafted beverage. This award-winning coffee bar and bakery plants the seeds for a successful day with specialty coffee drinks and a made-from-scratch breakfast menu. This holiday season, why not order a hot chocolate with a shot of one of their house made syrups? Pair it with the sweet or savory Scone of the Day for an added treat.
39 Depot Street, Waynesville | (828) 246-9264 | orchardcoffeeroasters.com
Harvest Moon Crêpes Food Truck
Based in Waynesville, this mobile eatery brings delicious sweet and savory crêpes, coffee drinks, and more to locations all over Western North Carolina. Beverage options include shade grown, fair trade, and locally roasted coffees; Italian sodas; and French sodas, which add cream and whipped cream to a traditional Italian soda. But we’re here for their seasonal drink specials. Check out the snickerdoodle latte, eggnog cold brew, and candy cane Italian soda, among others. Right now, you can find the truck parked at Boyd Mountain Christmas Tree Farm—meaning you can pick your holiday tree while you’re sipping your holiday drink!
445 Boyd Farm Road, Waynesville | (352) 281-2493 | harvestmooncrepes.com
Drink to a happy home in Waynesville, NC!
In Western North Carolina, it’s easy to spend every day enjoying a brand new natural wonder in your back yard! High peaks surround the town of Waynesville, once billed as the Gateway to the Smokies and now the seat of Haywood County. Plus, Waynesville’s proximity to Asheville offers residents the best amenities of a larger city while still holding on to its small-town atmosphere. From outdoor adventures to cozy eating spots downtown, Waynesville welcomes people from many different backgrounds to visit and stay for life.
Does that sound like the perfect lifestyle for you? Find your dream home now in Waynesville, NC!
