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Belmont NC Featured on Good Morning America – Discover Local Favorites Like Cherubs Café

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Belmont NC Featured on Good Morning America – Discover It for Yourself

Belmont, NC was in the national spotlight! ABC’s Good Morning America recently broadcast live from Cherubs Café, a beloved downtown eatery that’s part of the Holy Angels family of businesses. The feature aired as part of the show’s “My Kind of Town” series, celebrating communities across the country that have something truly special to offer.


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A Café with a Story

At the heart of this spotlight is Cherubs Café, a downtown Belmont favorite where good food meets a greater purpose. Opened as one of Holy Angels’ sponsored businesses, the café is staffed by individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities who bring joy, warmth, and a personal touch to every table they serve. Guests don’t just come for the Southern-inspired menu and cozy atmosphere — they come for an experience filled with smiles, hospitality, and the unique spirit that makes Cherubs truly one of a kind. Cherubs Café is a warm, welcoming space where visitors experience hospitality, heart, and community with every meal.


A Downtown Full of Charm

Good Morning America highlighted other local businesses with similar ties to the community as Cherub's Cafe. Belmont’s moment in the national spotlight is the perfect reason to plan your own visit and see what makes this community shine. Beyond Cherubs Café, you’ll discover a collection of locally loved spots that blend creativity, flavor, and small-town charm — each one reflecting the warmth and spirit that captured the country’s attention.

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Cotton Candy Factory

Step inside for a swirl of nostalgia where cotton candy is spun fresh and every visit to Cotton Candy Factory feels like a sweet celebration.


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Bliss Gallery

Discover a vibrant collection of artwork created by Holy Angels residents and other guest artists of all abilities, each piece reflecting creativity and community at Bliss Gallery.


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Market on Main

Market on Main is a downtown Belmont favorite offering one-of-a-kind gifts and handcrafted items, many created by Holy Angels’ talented residents, making every purchase extra meaningful.


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Spruced Goose Station

In nearby McAdenville, visit Spruced Goose Station to enjoy fresh flavors and friendly smiles in a cheerful café that embodies small-town charm.


America Saw Belmont—Now You Can Too

From its inviting downtown to its creative local businesses, Belmont has a way of making every visitor feel at home. Now that the nation has caught a glimpse on Good Morning America, it’s the perfect time to plan your own trip.


Watch the segment online and then come experience Belmont for yourself. Whether you’re sipping coffee at Cherubs Café, tasting something sweet at the Cotton Candy Factory, or browsing the art at Bliss Gallery, you’ll see why Belmont is more than just a stop—it’s a destination.


Plan your visit today and see what makes Belmont shine.

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Now that Belmont has been seen nationwide, it’s the perfect time to plan your own trip. Learn more at Visit Belmont and discover all the charm waiting here in Gaston County.

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