Floyd & Blackie’s

Really cool place and friendly service. Conveniently located on the river. Not sure if they still do it but last summer we rented canoes from them to take down the river for a few hours. So much fun!

Normally, I like to visit a place at least twice before I review it. Because I live two hours away, I don’t know when I will practically get a chance to visit again, so here’s my opinion based on my current visit.
This place really rocks, with the locals using F&B’s as sort of a community center. Serendipitously, F&B’s was established before the local governments established Goat Island Park, a beautiful pedestrian friendly park, just over the footbridge over the South Fork of the Catawba River. Some people complain about skeeters (this is NC, after al), but they’re not noticeable, now that the weather has cooled.
I am REALLY attracted by the great little private rooms, well, semi-​private (they have no doors) that offer cozy options, while being open to the rest of the shop. The wide variety of sturdy furniture is a welcome indicator of the robustness of the place, and the owners’ approach to business. A well-​planned business, that keeps it customers happy, as evidenced by the amount of traffic. The rest room is super tiny, a reminder of the days before the business was a modern coffee house, though it is functional.
F&B’s has a nice selection of ice cream, baked goods, and beverages, pretty creative, given the modest size of the space. The other reviews here describe the offerings better than I can, but there are plenty of offerings here, enough that you could visit here every day for a month, and not have the same thing twice. And then, they have seasonal specials, too.
I am impressed by the friendly, knowledgable, and quick staff, people who listen closely and take you seriously. The manager is a certified I.A.S.C. Barista, who is well traveled, and takes his job quite seriously, while leading his staff in a friendly and appropriate fashion. If I had a coffee shop, I would want him to run the place. As a customer, he is equally impressive, offering suggestions and interacting well with me. I overheard him empathize with another customer, «Yes ma’am, sometimes I feel your pain.» I like this guy.
Yeah, I will look for Floyd & Blackie’s, next time I’m in this area.

Love this place. Right beside Goat Island. They have great ice cream, smoothies atmosphere with sofas to sit on. Real friendly personnel with a down home family type feeling. They even offer you a free cold ice water on a hot day. So unusual for other businesses

Absolutely love this place. Excellent coffee and the vanilla chai was some of the best I’ve had. Very friendly and helpful staff as well. Will definitely be stopping by again in the future.

I’ve been here a dozen times at least. I’ve always had great service. The atmosphere and the coffee are the best in the area.

Yum! Great place. Try the Fit Frappes — both flavors are great without crazy calories.

A cool coffee shop located right next to the river, and within walking distance of South Fork Deli.
They serve: coffee, ice cream, hot chocolate, vanilla chai, brownies and pastries… and amazingly, cigars — all in a relaxing atmosphere.
The friendly college aged blond girl who prepared my iced caramel latte — would have been the girl of my dreams when I was 18 years old.
There are a couple of covered tables outside and two or three comfortable lounge chairs.
The interior is well decorated, and for a lack of better words, just plain neat looking.
Behind the coffee shop there is a red iron bench, two picnic tables, and ample seating to enjoy the serene river that flows past. There were geese floating down the river when I was there… sipping on my latte, and enjoying the beautiful Spring weather.
This is apparently a put in spot for kayaks, since there were several stacked in racks.
I saw something new here today: Superman ice cream. Live and learn.
All in all, a nice chill spot, to which I will surely return.

Come here often and even schedule bi weekly staff meetings here. Service is great. Sometimes I have coffee, sometimes ice cream! Great to have a choice!

Cool vibe, decent coffee, but the one girl working the counter had no idea what she was doing. Also, the bathroom isn’t handicapped accessible.
Will make this review pretty straight forward. I asked if they had milk substitute. She said no. The person behind me asked for almond milk, all of a sudden she had some. I had already used half and half and asked why she didn’t tell me they had almond milk. She said I should have asked. Apparently, she didn’t know what milk substitute meant. They weren’t that busy, but this same solo employee had quite a crew of friends come by to bring food, eat ice cream, and hang out. Hopefully, that wouldn’t be the case if they ever were busy.

Best coffee shop in Gaston County! They serve organic coffee & offer almond milk for the non cow & soy folks!!! The latte is smooth & silky as is the hot chocolate for the non coffee drinkers. Highly recommend stopping in for a visit!!!

Cute little coffee shop in Cramerton. Made a quick stop here on the way to Gastonia. Nice outdoor seating section. Inside warm, nice lighting and cozy. Full menu of coffee/​espresso drinks, smoothies, Hershey’s Ice Cream and even a small humidor with cigars. Nicely made capuccino and the house blend coffee was made fresh while we waited. A nice dark roasty flavor without being bitter. Apparently an old physicians office remodel — nicely done! Plenty of seating sections to mellow out and check your email.

We only went once but loved it and will be back. Great décor and atmosphere. The barista was friendly. Great selection of drinks. Vanilla chai was great. My husband got a flavored latte that was too heavy on the «sweet» but knowing this would just ask for less flavoring in the future. We will definitely return
Edit– we have returned multiple times and been happy each time. My kids love the ice creams and I love, love, love an affogato with vanilla ice cream. (Espresso shot poured over ice cream).

Great as always! Try the Americano. The Vanilla Chai is excellent. Great friendly staff and atmosphere.

Floyd and Blackie’s is a great new coffee and ice cream shop and a nice addition to downtown Cramerton. The atmosphere is cozy and welcoming, and the owners and staff always greet you with a smile. They have a pretty extensive drink menu, but I come for the signature espresso doubleshot. It is really smooth, with just enough complexity to be flavorful, but with a long, sweet, lingering finish.
They offer free wifi and a comfortable spot to read, chat, etc.