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The best cafes in Gaston County

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The Wandering Cup (opens in a new tab)

121 W Main Ave · Gastonia

Pour-over loyalists and latte wanderers will feel at home at The Wandering Cup, which pours Night Swim Coffee and keeps the case full of…

Pour-over loyalists and latte wanderers will feel at home at The Wandering Cup, which pours Night Swim Coffee and keeps the case full of local, homemade pastries. They lean into community too, with workshops, private events, and a chill vibe that actually makes Downtown Gastonia coffee runs feel neighborly.

From the Gastonia newsletter, October 22, 2026

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Kangaroo Express (opens in a new tab)

516 Cox Rd · Gastonia

When you need to keep life rolling around Gastonia, Kangaroo Express delivers friendly faces, quick gas-and-go, a car wash that actually…

When you need to keep life rolling around Gastonia, Kangaroo Express delivers friendly faces, quick gas-and-go, a car wash that actually helps, plus the staples that save the day... hot dogs, salty snacks, and ice-cold soda. Simple, consistent, and reliably local.

From the Gastonia newsletter, October 29, 2026

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Fieldsville Coffee Company (opens in a new tab)

2221 Robinwood Rd · Gastonia

Fieldsville Coffee Company keeps it fresh with roast-to-order, single origin, specialty grade 100% Arabica beans like Bali Blue, Peru, and…

Fieldsville Coffee Company keeps it fresh with roast-to-order, single origin, specialty grade 100% Arabica beans like Bali Blue, Peru, and Mexico. Bonus for locals, your daily brew helps power community work in Gaston County, including emergency hygiene kits for youth programs... caffeine with a conscience.

From the Gastonia newsletter, October 14, 2026

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