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Bear Necessities Cafe, your go-to Restaurant in Dahlonega, GA, offers a cozy atmosphere and delicious meals to satisfy your cravings. Located at 1808 S Chestatee Suite 201/202, our cafe is the perfect spot to relax and unwind with friends and family. Our menu features a wide range of dishes, from classic comfort food to innovative twists, all made with fresh ingredients and love. Whether you're in the mood for breakfast, lunch, or dinner, our friendly staff will ensure you have a memorable dining experience. Come visit us today and taste the difference at Bear Necessities Cafe, the heart of Dahlonega's culinary scene.

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Anasone Silivongxay
Anasone Silivongxay -Local Guide
a year ago
What makes a place worth visiting again is the delicious food, friendly service, and a relaxing atmosphere. Bear Necessities checks all the boxes for me.I highly recommend the flight of coffee and their Sammie. We had the bacon and ham Sammie and it...Read More
Food: 5/5Service: 5/5Atmosphere: 5/5
Ashley P
Ashley P -Local Guide
a year ago
Such a relaxing and inviting vibe from the moment you walk in the door. The decor was gorgeous and so cozy. Simple but a touch above the everyday options for breakfast and lunch. Unlimited coffee and tea options. Flights available for coffees and teas, hot...Read More
Food: 5/5Service: 5/5Atmosphere: 5/5
Heather Satterfield
Heather Satterfield -Local Guide
a year ago
My husband and I decided to stop in after seeing this place on Facebook. Wow! We are blown away! We tried a flight with the specialty coffees and left with a to-go cup of our favorite and a pumpkin roll from a local orchard.*the Bear...Read More
Rooms: 5/5Service: 5/5Location: 5/5
Chris Manning
Chris Manning -Local Guide
a month ago
It's amazing how few breakfast destinations there are locally compared to other communities. We decided to try Bear Necessities because they were relatively close to the cabin we were staying in for a couple of days. The cafe was more of a coffee shop with...Read More
Food: 4/5Service: 4/5Atmosphere: 5/5
Legend Films
Legend Films -Local Guide
5 days ago
What a great find outside of the downtown Dahlonega Square. The food was amazing and different. My wife and I had the THE AUGUST- Avocado toast topped with Crushed Red Pepper, a tomato-garlic confit, burrata cheese, drizzled with a balsamic glaze. We also had side...Read More
Food: 5/5Service: 5/5Atmosphere: 5/5
Julie McDonald
Julie McDonald
a year ago
A must stop on your way into Dahlonega. We enjoyed our visit to this new coffee cafe on a cold October morning. Such a cozy and relaxing atmosphere with cute decor. Staff and owner were welcoming and friendly with great service. Nice selections of drinks...Read More
Rooms: 5/5Service: 5/5Location: 5/5
Edie Marie Fry
Edie Marie Fry -Local Guide
a year ago
I love this coffee house tucked away in the North Georgia Mountains!Beautiful views of the mountains.Music is nice.Food is delicious.Coffee is fantastic, but I would have to say,My favorite thing at Bear Necessities is the friendly service.
Rooms: 5/5Service: 5/5Location: 5/5
Mallory “Mal”
Mallory “Mal” -Local Guide
2 months ago
This is an adorable coffee shop. Plenty of seating. Good food (we got a bacon breakfast sammie on an everything bagel), great coffee (get the flight!), and relaxed and comfortable atmosphere. Service was prompt and efficient. I can't decide which latte was the best as...Read More
Food: 5/5Service: 5/5Atmosphere: 5/5
C.R.
C.R. -Local Guide
4 months ago
I stumbled onto this amazing little place by accident. Wow what a cute, inviting, relaxing and friendly atmosphere!! I haven't eaten there yet, but I went in for a coffee and it was amazing! I got a caramel, toasted marshmallow macchiato.. delicious! The...Read More
Kaylee Vanderhoef
Kaylee Vanderhoef
a year ago
This place was so cool and was so different than your normal coffee shop! The decorating was inviting and really well designed. And the coffee… YUM! It was the perfect amount of sweet without being overwhelming.And to top it all off, they saw we had...Read More
Rooms: 5/5Service: 5/5Location: 5/5
Eli acred
Eli acred
a year ago
Jasper
Jasper
3 months ago
I'm a picky guy when it comes to quality of food and coffee. This is my new favorite place. The food quality is fresh and delicious. They have an amazzzzzzing avocado burrata toast. The atmosphere is very inviting. Reminds me of my years spent in...Read More
Food: 5/5Service: 5/5Atmosphere: 5/5
Kevin Pope
Kevin Pope -Local Guide
4 weeks ago
Slow, cold and things missing. I had an omelette and that is exactly what it was, on a cold plate. Some eggs folded over some vegetables., Nothing special. Muffin didn't arrive. Orange juice didn't arrive. Coffee cold in cold mug. Waited 10 minutes after food...Read More
Food: 3/5Service: 3/5Atmosphere: 3/5
Bryan G
Bryan G
a month ago
Disappointed!My family and I visited the Dahlonega area for the weekend and were excited to visit Bear Necessities Cafe since we all love coffee, pastries, and quick bites. However, we visited 30 minutes before closing time, and the person at the front end...Read More
Food: 1/5Service: 1/5Atmosphere: 5/5
Tammy Eddy
Tammy Eddy -Local Guide
6 months ago
After 3 days on the AT we treated ourselves and found this gem. We both got The August, a version of Avacado Toast. WOW!!! It was delicious and if your into presentation very nicely done. The service was outstanding and our food arrived quickly. The...Read More
Jack McElroy
Jack McElroy
2 weeks ago
This café is quite a delightful establishment. Their care and quality of food is simply amazing, and I do know that any future customer will experience the wonderful etiquette provided by the employees.I know that my family and I will be happily dining at this...Read More
Megan James
Megan James
a year ago
ADORABLE, WELCOMING and DELICIOUS! The atmosphere is very comforting and allows one to relax in the adorable chic decor. Not only did the staff ‘welcome us in’ they accommodated my picky eater child. Thank goodness and much appreciated! The Cornucopia sandwich was amazing, the juxtaposition...Read More
Kara McInally
Kara McInally
10 months ago
Truly a gem!From the owners to the coffee, incredible hospitality, and delicious food. Everyone was so kind and the space is so intentionally curated. The owners accommodated to our service dog and while I was there, I noticed the owner would bring fruit snacks to...Read More
Food: 5/5Service: 5/5Atmosphere: 5/5
joe bloe
joe bloe -Local Guide
a year ago
Amazing place to eat, drink and relax. The staff is so friendly and inviting, always making sure you are relaxed and enjoying your treats. Food is very good, made fresh, as is the coffee. I'm not a coffee drinker,(my wife is and she enjoyed hers...Read More
Food: 5/5Service: 5/5Atmosphere: 5/5
nancy gresham
nancy gresham
10 months ago
This was a random spot to stop and wonderful experience. The proprietor welcomed everyone and food was awesome . We were passing through on the way to hike and touched by his kindness . A delivery man stopped in asked to use his bathroom and...Read More
Food: 5/5Service: 5/5Atmosphere: 5/5
Jennifer Conner
Jennifer Conner
a year ago
Ham, egg, cheese on everything bagel.Their everything bagel is the best I've ever eaten. Perfect chewy texture, not too thick and great flavor. I've had lots and lots of bagels in my time and this one is top notch. And not to mention the egg...Read More
Food: 5/5Service: 5/5Atmosphere: 5/5
Mark Gentry
Mark Gentry -Local Guide
10 months ago
What a great dining gem. Super tasty menu selections. Great staff and wait crew. Super comfortable, like visiting family for a meal. We visited for the first time on a Saturday for lunch. We planned to return Sunday, the next...Read More
Food: 5/5Service: 5/5Atmosphere: 5/5
Graham Martin
Graham Martin -Local Guide
8 months ago
Barista Abby perks the morning with genuineFriendliness!!Love the decor, extraordinary, and coffee/Pastries are delicious.We always love the ambience and travel 30Miles 2x a week.It is our favorite go-to!!!
Food: 5/5Service: 5/5Atmosphere: 5/5
Diane M
Diane M
8 months ago
Just wanted you to know that our airbnb guests had breakfast at bnc today. They could not stop raving about it! They loved the decor and the food! The lady (she's from Thailand), said she had been in alot of coffee places all over the...Read More
Food: 5/5Service: 5/5Atmosphere: 5/5
michelle silos
michelle silos
a year ago
This is hands down my new favorite shop in Dahlonega, it feels like I’ve unlocked a new place in this amazing town! The cafe itself is absolutely BEAUTIFUL and the attention to detail is insane. Such a cozy spot to be in and a perfect...Read More
Food: 5/5Service: 5/5Atmosphere: 5/5
Michelle Huber
Michelle Huber -Local Guide
a year ago
So many amazing restaurants in Dahlonega! I was so excited to visit our newest local cafe. I'm a Realtor and on my way to meet my Buyers to view properties in Dawsonville I popped into the cafe and picked up some muffins. My clients, including...Read More
Rooms: 5/5Service: 5/5Location: 5/5
Debbie Johnson
Debbie Johnson
a year ago
The egg, cheese and bacon on croissant was delicious and the fruit cup was a nice compliment along with it! Also, the owner came out to the cafe in the evening to meet me andlocate my cell phone that I left in the...Read More
Rooms: 5/5Service: 5/5Location: 5/5
Leanne Kinney
Leanne Kinney
a year ago
This place is GORGEOUS! It has a number of different rooms and seating areas that make me want to curl up and stay awhile. The food is fabulous, and the proprietors are a couple of the nicest in my recent acquaintance.Stop and visit. It’s...Read More
Rooms: 5/5Service: 5/5Location: 5/5
Jordan Galeles
Jordan Galeles -Local Guide
a day ago
I can tell a lot of thought went into the aesthetics of the place, and there are many charming touches to create a warm and beautiful environment. The staff were all extremely friendly and accommodating, and they were thorough and friendly while explaining menu options...Read More
Food: 3/5Service: 3/5Atmosphere: 5/5

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