Coffee, books and lunch

All stops are in downtown Davidson and the adjoining campus edge.

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   Summit Coffee

   120 Patterson Court Circle, Davidson, NC 28036

   Begin with coffee beside the college.

   Summit Coffee began in Davidson and remains a regular stop for students, residents and visitors. It pairs naturally with a walk across campus or down to Main Street.

   Access: Public café. Check the official site for current hours and any closures before you go.

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   Short walk on Main Street

   Main Street Books

   126 S Main Street, Davidson, NC 28036

   Walk to South Main Street and browse.

   Independent bookselling is part of what keeps Main Street a place to linger. Ask the staff for local-interest titles or gift ideas.

   Access: Public shop. Check the official site for current hours and any closures before you go.

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   Short walk on Main Street

   Famous Toastery

   101 N Main Street, Davidson, NC 28036

   Finish with breakfast or lunch at the corner of Main Street.

   A straightforward choice for a morning meal before a walk around downtown or a visit to campus.

   Access: Public restaurant. Check the official site for current hours and any closures before you go.

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Before you set out

• Planning a coffee, brunch or treat stop: Morning and weekend hours differ from weekdays at many cafés; check the business’s own site the day you go.
• Planning a shopping visit: Independent shops set their own hours, which can shift seasonally or around holidays.

Swap a stop

Prefer something different? These published places fill the same role.

• Ben & Jerry's Davidson · Coffee & Brunch · Davidson

Other plans

• A Main Street afternoon · Afternoon
• Dinner and a performance · Evening
• A market morning · Weekend morning
• A park outing and an afternoon treat · With children
• A relaxed date night · Date night
• Hosting visiting guests · Visiting guests

Walking legs are noted only between Main Street addresses; check crossings and conditions yourself. No travel times are given because they depend on your starting point.