Ok, it is probably not good form to offer a five star rating when you only ate one thing. However, when the wife and I travel we always look to try the local dishes that an area is known for. Tennessee is definitely known for their deep fried hand pies. The funny thing is the menu makes no mention of them, either on the web or in the restaurant. But we walked in for a coffee and spied them, sitting out, just crying to be purchased and eaten right then. We were on our way to Dollywood in Pigeon Forge, which is something that has to be seen to be believed (the town not the theme park) so we grabbed two "to go" and ate them while driving. Hot, succulent, with a crispy, buttery crust and the flavor of pure apple inside. Go in the morning, hunt them down and indulge! Oh yeah - what flavors do you have? Apple - well that is really all you need. read more

Apple Valley Cafe - Cafes Near Me - Townsend, Tennessee

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We loved this place! Great food and lovely people. We will come back next time we're in the Smoky Mountains for sure!

This place is food. So if you're hungry, and every other place is too busy, it's something to put in the stomach. But don't be mistaken. There is less passion for service, taste, presentation and cleanliness than at your local Wendy's. Four people ate and the bill was $115 for sandwiches. And don't tip. There is no service. You'll have to get up to get your own condiments from a sticky germ uttered cow (you'll know it when you see it). You'll get your own drinks. And you'll clean your own table. So don't tip. You got nothing for the additional money. This was our one and only time to visit. Even if they moved next door I wouldn't return. I gave it two stars because my girls told me to be nice. read more

Apple Valley Cafe - Wagu Burger burned. Does that look like a quarter pounder patty? Nope!!! - Cafes Near Me - Townsend, Tennessee

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This meal was delicious! I thought this would be a sit down restaurant with a wait staff, but it wasn't. You order your meal and they deliver it to you. We came at the right time because there was a looonnggg line after we arrived. I ordered the fish sandwich and it had a nice crispy, potato chip crust! I love a good crunch! My husband didn't a share a bite of his burger with me, so I guess it was good... I was able to sneak some fries and they were yummy! They had a fried apple pie milkshake I wanted to try, but since my husband and I were sharing...I ordered the strawberry shake. It had lots of strawberry chunks which is a big plus! The only problem I had was that my side salad was $4.99 and it was small with packaged dressing. read more

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Only had a salad but it was fresh and plentiful, the fries were perfect, and the apple pie was delicious. Food was prepared quickly and staff was very friendly and inviting. Loved the contraption to dispense ketchup and other sauces - it was set up like udders on a cow where you can squeeze the sauce downward from a tube. It was both funny and functional - lol. I won't add a picture because you should just go and check it out for yourself! read more

We stopped at Apple Valley Cafe for breakfast. It's a cute spot. You order at the front and they give you a number and they'll bring the food out to you. We ordered the Grand Daddy breakfast sandwich and a bacon, egg and cheese croissant. They didn't come with a side and we both ordered the hashbrown casserole. The grand daddy came with eggs, cheese, ham, bacon and sausage sandwiched between two slices of bread. The bread was super buttery and it was fine. My bacon, egg and cheese croissant wasn't anything special either. You can definitely tell they make it to order though. The hashbrown casseroles were overly cheesy. My first bite was pure cheese and no hashbrown but once you got to the hashbrown part, it was good We got 2 coffees as well and with tip it was $35. Definitely would say it was overpriced but considering the cost of everything in this new times, it's tough. however, Tina was a delight to talk to. The outdoor seating area allows dogs. There's also heaters for the colder days. read more

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Great restaurant close to Foothills Pkwy on the way to ride the Dragon! Smash burgers are excellent. We stop here every time we are in the area. Decent menu, pretty quick service, friendly staff. read more

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Large portions, speedy service and tasty offerings sum up Apple Valley Cafe. We stopped here as a group of 11 after a hike in the Smokies and while the line to order food seemed long, I ordered my grilled chicken sandwich with the cashier in less than 5 minutes. I had time to sanitize my hands at the pump outside the restroom, fill a little paper ramekin with ketchup, fill a bigger cup with ice and drink from the soda fountain and sit down at a table on the patio before my food arrived: Speedy Service! Inside the lightly toasted bun sat a large portion of perfectly cooked chicken breast topped with 3 round slices of pickle, a slice of ripe tomato and purple onion and a crisp piece of romaine lettuce: Large Portion & Tasty! The fat sidewinder fries, overgrown and twisted cottage fries, came out hot and crispy. My table mates' orders also arrived quickly. One said his carved turkey sandwich on wheat with a side of dried cranberries tasted delicious. His milkshake also met his expectations. The other ordered one of the hamburger selections, and although he made no comments about the food, his thin burger patty would have been overcooked for me as the edges seemed burned because they were black. (I prefer my burger cooked medium, so I'm glad I didn't order what he did.) The chicken and turkey sandwiches, large order of sidewinders, fountain drink and milkshake totaled $32.32, which is a tiny bit steep for lunch, yet the tasty food and speedy service made my Apple Valley Cafe experience a 4-star eatery. read more

Apple Valley Cafe - Carved turkey sandwich on wheat with a side of dried cranberries, lettuce, pickles and tomato - Cafes Near Me - Townsend, Tennessee

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Great food, fast service and excellent interactions with all the staff. Our visit was during a busy lunch and we chose the covered outdoor patio. Employees continued to engage with us and kept us informed about our order. read more

Com in place order at the counter and grab a seat. Food runners will bring you your order fresh. My chicken salad sandwich was very good but too much bread. The grid potatoes wedges were amazing. Live music this Saturday was a nice way to enjoy my me. read more

Apple Valley Cafe - Chicken salad sandwich w/ fries - Cafes Near Me - Townsend, Tennessee

Apple Valley is a cute little cafe easily accessible when driving through Townsend. The food is ok not really worth the price. So it gets a 2.5. The service is good you order at the counter and they bring it out. Cute decor. read more

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Exceeded expectations. We went on a Sunday morning at 10:00 am, line was quick and service was great. Best biscuits I've ever had.

Thought this place would be packed, maybe everyone sleeping in or hiking. Food portions are really good and fresh. I had the BlackBear BLT sandwich. With had the bowl of Chili, very good servings. Water cups are a great size if yall drinking water. The only disappointment was the coleslaw. I was really looking forward to a nice size portion and flavor..... it just wasn't there for me. 1.99 for coleslaw and a small portion. I say try something else. Everything else was DELICIOUS!!!!! I will definitely be back again for something different. read more

My wife and I got smash burgers that's were decent. Nothing to take home other than your normal smash burger. Bun was super fresh and delicious however. The fries they advertise were also pretty good. Definitely a good place for a quick lunch bite. Very touristy. read more

I walk into this place at 10:50 just to grab perhaps a muffin and a breakfast sandwich to take back to my room at the property. There is a family of four in front of me who found it too difficult to read a menu before going to the register to order. Breakfast dishes are being served all around me. Once the family decided how to order and paid, I get to the register and ask for the breakfast menu. She said they just stopped serving breakfast. I asked what time it was and she says 11:03 and I just just missed it. Are you kidding me?! I wanted a muffin and a sandwich. This Dancing Bear property where this is located and, I believe, is owned by the property, is awful! This once was a luxury getaway and now, I can say I have had better service at a Motels I have been stuck at when a flight has been cancelled. read more

Love the side-winder curly fries with a side of nacho cheese. I get it when I'm in the mood for a smaller lunch. read more

Apple Valley Cafe - Cafes Near Me - Townsend, Tennessee

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We came here for breakfast, service was fast and the food was super good. I had the ham and cheese toaster, my kids had the pancakes and my husband a breakfast sandwich. I tried some of kids pancakes and they were SO GOOD. Everyone was super friendly and thoughtful. My baby was getting a little fussy and an employee brought us over some crackers for her while we waited on our food to come out (even though it was a short wait). They had an outdoor seating area that would be perfect in the summer! We will definitely be back next time we are in town. read more

The restaurant and surroundings were cute!! Stopped in for breakfast on the way to Cades Cove. I was not impressed at all. The food looks nothing like the pictures on the menu. The sausage patty was burnt and tasted like cardboard. The biscuit was dry and the gravy was disgustin. Definitely do not recommend and will not be returning!! This restaurant was a huge disappointmen. read more

Oh my gosh this was so good!! I had the beer cheese nachos, my husband had a burger, my son had a grilled cheese, and my daughter had chicken strips. We all enjoyed our food, and we loved the stores. read more

Apple Valley Cafe - Chicken strips - Cafes Near Me - Townsend, Tennessee

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Sept. 3rd, 2024 at approx. 5:35 P.M. eastern time was the last time this establishment will EVER get a dime from me. I paid almost $14 for a chicken tender meal... it was terrible! Chewy, obviously cooked an hour ago and under a heat lamp. Fries COLD, not cool. There was no rush in front of me, they're was no reason too feed me that garbage food. And charge me that much! I'm a local, I have friends visit all the time. There are very few restaurants to choose from in Townsend, I will make certain no one I know or talk to ever spends another dime. You should be ashamed to serve that to people. read more

Please stop here! I don't know if this place changed owners or what but the interior and menu are different than what others had previously posted. The food was amazing! It came out fresh and fast. Everyone that worked there treated so nice. Someone came by our table twice to check up on us. We all enjoyed everything we ordered. Our top two favs were the nachos and blt . read more

We briefly thought about going elsewhere since at the time of this review Apple Valley had a 3.5 star rating. All I can say is that our experience was awesome. The staff was super friendly and very helpful, even bringing me a sample of chicken salad to help me with my question of which is better the chicken salad or the burger. I ended up ordering the burger and my Wife got the grilled pimento ham and cheese. We just ordered a single order of fries and I'm glad we did as there was plenty for two. The burger was awesome, cooked perfect and still super juicy and flavorful. I'm a huge fan of having all the veg off to the side of the burger. 1 it gives crappy veg nowhere to hide, and 2 it keeps fresh veg from getting all sad withering away on a hot piece of meat. All that being said, I have zero complaints for my burger. The fries were probably some of the better fries I have had. They were actually thick enough to be crispy and fluffy at the same time. I'm glad we stopped and next time we are through the area we will be stopping again. read more

Apple Valley Cafe - The Godfather Burger and a few of the fries that from the bowl of them you can see in the background. - Cafes Near Me - Townsend, Tennessee

Mediocre burgers at best. Fries were okay, for some reason I didn't expect them to be frozen fries but now that I look back at a menu it doesn't say hand cut fries anywhere so that was my fault. read more

A bit pricey, but great food! We had dinner there last night and the staff was so nice and welcoming and the food was fresh and delicious.

this place was an unexpected treasure! Great service with a smile, family, fun atmosphere and chicken salad like you've never tasted before! Don't miss this little gem when you're visiting Townsend read more

Burgers were good. Black bean burger was mushy. Macaroni and cheese was ok but a little too creamy. Fries were excellent. 3 different opinions in our group about coleslaw. One really liked it, one thought too peppery, one thought too vinegary. Very fun condiment cow. Bathroom was out of toilet paper but they responded quickly when informed. The worst thing- they use a lot of styrofoam. Very disappointing choice for the environment. read more

Apple Valley Cafe - Cafes Near Me - Townsend, Tennessee

Awesome Wagyu Burgers & fantastic service! Definitely recommend. If you are from out of town make sure you put this local cafe' on your radar! read more

Delicious food and kid friendly. So nice we ate there twice. Had the double smash burger (highly recommend with bacon and American cheese). The kids loved the chicken tenders and hot dog with delicious curled fries. Don't sleep on the coleslaw. Fried apple pie was amazing even reheated. If you're feeling like having some seafood, their fish sandwich is to die for. Don't miss out on this gem. read more

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We stopped in for the apple pie and took it to go. The place was clean and the service was fast. read more

Apple Valley Cafe - Apple pie - Cafes Near Me - Townsend, Tennessee

Below average food, loud and very busy. (Love the BBQ sauce) The service was o.k. Friendly staff.

In search of breakfast that did not involve a 2 hour wait? The apple valley cafe to the rescue!!! Affordable menu, friendly staff, clean facility and a condiment cow! Not only was my breakfast toaster amazing, my wife's was as well. Everything that came out of that kitchen looked scrumptious. I can't wait to come back and try their lunch, dinner and baked items. This will definitely be a regular stop for my family while in town. read more

Apple Valley Cafe - Condiment Cow!!! - Cafes Near Me - Townsend, Tennessee

Friendly staff and good food. Cute ambiance with the cow that you squeeze ketchup, mustard and mayo from the udders. Very unique!

Very nice place. The atmosphere was perfect at its a great place to grab lunch. The burger wasn't all great. It just seemed flat, dry and lacking in flavor. The bun and fresh veggies were goo as well as the fries. The condiment cow was cool. I've never seen one of those. I'd go back but would try something else read more

Today I had the new chicken salad Apple Valley Cafe in Townsend. Y'all...no words. Absolutely NO words! This was the absolute BEST chicken salad I've ever had! It has cranberries and almonds in it and it comes on toasted sourdough bread. Do yourself a favor and stop in and try it!! And if you aren't a chicken salad person... the smash burger with bacon is amazing with the cheddar Mac & Cheese! Oh, and make sure to say hi to Tina who will likely take your order. She is a sweetheart. Delicious food and fantastic locals! read more

Apple Valley Cafe - Chicken Salad with cranberries and almonds on toasted sourdough - Cafes Near Me - Townsend, Tennessee

Had double smash burger with fries for lunch which was very tasty! Service was fine and outside seating area in beer garden was nice They had a two piece band singing classic country which was very cool! Recommend you stop in! read more

Apple Valley Cafe - Outdoor seating & beer garden - Cafes Near Me - Townsend, Tennessee

I'm not sure whether to be disappointed with, or feel sorry for the woman who helped us set the counter. She had no emotion and did not make any effort to connect with us at all. It was basically just get the order in and move on. Very disappointing for our first visit. Although the food appears to be reasonably priced, there are no sides along with your dish. They have to be paid for separately. So I'll have to say that the food was not worth what we paid. The burger was overcooked, which ruined the Wagyu beef that we paid extra for. The pulled pork was 90% bun and 10% pork. The beer was flat. We would've gone up to get replacements on the food, but the thought of dealing with the counter staff again canceled that idea. We should've ended up going to the Fancy restaurant at the lodge right behind this restaurant. read more

Good. Service is Good Ambiance is Good the BBQ was good, but sauce could use some refinement!

Good food and nice place to stop when driving around in Townsend or after you get out of park. Food was good and fresh. Outdoor seating was pleasant - then browse in the nearby shops. Cute and enjoyable stop read more

[10/9/18] What to get: Apple Valley Salad Time seated: you seat yourself Time food arrived: 15-20 mins Ambiance: touristy rest stop Parking: parking lot This review is a few months late, so it may be a bit outdated. ==The Space== Located on the main parkway in Townsend, this cute visitor center is a friendly stop for the weary traveler. Connected to multiple shops, I didn't expect this place to be somewhat like a deli where you order at the counter. It's fast and you get through fairly quickly. The rest of the place is either indoor seating or outdoor covered patio seating. Nothing really glamorous here. They bring your food to you and if it's busy, there may be a slight wait for the food to arrive. Lots of tourists here so you'll watch a lot of people coming through as you wait. ==The Food== In a touristy area full of pancake and steakhouses, finding a kickass salad was like finding a diamond in the rough. Had I gotten anything else here, my rating would have been completely different and I wouldn't have been as impressed. ++Apple Valley Salad++ Apples? Check. Fresh spinach and spring greens? Check. Cranberries, candied walnuts, feta? Oh hell yes. I added some grilled chicken and this salad became the hefty meal I had been craving for. The portion size was greater than the size of my face and I'm all about that for salad. As odd is this is, this salad was one of my favorite meals of my vacation. ==End Notes== Is this review based on an ideal situation? Perhaps. I'm a frequent reader of Yelp reviews while I travel and sometimes we don't get to take into account the situation the reviewer was in that influence their experience. I stopped here by chance without doing any research. What I can say is at that time, Apple Valley Cafe's Apple Valley Salad is 5 stars in my book and I'm sticking to it until I revisit and try it again. So there. read more

Apple Valley Cafe - [10/9/18] Apple Valley Salad + grilled chicken - Cafes Near Me - Townsend, Tennessee

All employees were super sweet. Breakfast food was a bit overpriced for the portions, however tasted wonderful for what we did get.