Service was impressively fast, and the staff even switched the TV to the Oscars so we could watch,…read morewhich was a thoughtful touch. The food was excellent across the board. I ordered the bacon grilled cheese, and it was seriously delicious--the only thing I would have changed is that I personally would have loved the bacon a bit crispier. We also sampled three beers, all of which were great. The High Country Honey had a subtle sweetness with a light hazelnut note. The Hatchet Coffee Porter was smooth with a rich roasted coffee flavor. My favorite was the El Chupacabra, which had a smooth profile with prominent vanilla and chocolate flavors. The ambiance was relaxed and welcoming, and the prices were extremely reasonable. Overall, it was a great experience. I would definitely recommend it and am already looking forward to coming back.

Nice venue - food took over an hour for 2 people on Thursday at 5:30. So don't be in a hurry!read more

Great spot for lunch and a brew while heading to Boone. I had a delicious turkey and gueyre…read moresandwich with homemade chips. Yum . And cold Mexican lager. Hubby got the fried chicken sandwich with a cold ipa. Always great spot to stop.

After a long day hiking, we made our way down from Grandfather mountain, enjoyed the views along…read morethe Blue Ridge Parkway as we drove to Blowing Rock. We found parking on a side street near Blowing Rock Brewing, so decided to enjoy a drink and get some lunch. We were seated quickly, near a heater, which was nice to help us warm up after being on the mountain. A waiter came by with menus to take our order. We asked for some suggestions, but he was a little less than enthused to offer advise. They had a good variety of beers, so my wife and I each got one, and shared them. We got the Pina Colada Kolsch and the Cloud Rise Hazy Ipa. Both were tasty, the Pina Colada Kolsch had a much stronger pineapple flavor than I expected, but in a good way. For food we started with the white cheddar poblano, which I expected to be more of a liquid queso for some reason. It was instead for of a soft, spread, which was really good, and paired well with the chips. And then we split the Turkey Reuben, which I figured would be made with deli meat, instead, it was warm, cooked chunks of turkey, really great flavor, and hit the spot for us. The sides with the sandwiches were a bit lacking, only offering hot chips, and green beans....I've never gotten the whole hot chip craze, but green beans just seamed like too odd of a side option for a sandwich It was a good visit, and a good meal, to get us back on our feet. Overall, a nice space, with bar seating, a back room, a back and front patio, plenty of space to hang out, relax and enjoy their beer. Food and drink were both good and worth a visit if you're in the area.

For German food in Tennessee this is pretty good place. While I wasn't a huge fan of my schnitzel…read moreas the gravy was too thick not the spatzle as it was burnt and especially the potato skins as just wasn't for me, the rest of my part loved everything and I'm just spoiled from living in Germany for 4 years. The service was great and attentive and knew their menu. The decor was great and in beautiful downtown Johnson city. My son was over the moon for the goulash and I really did enjoy my time. I'd try again and just order different so all my food wasn't on top my other food.

Came in on a whim and didn't have a problem getting a table for 2 on a Saturday night. The servers…read morewere great. Friendly, quick and efficient. The beers were huge and cold. The meals were delicious and the portions were pretty big. I'd recommend splitting an entree if you're coming as a date. Not the fanciest of places but it's a nice place to grab an authentic-ish German meal or a couple of huge beers.

The best donuts you can get in the area! Hands down! The place stays packed from open to close, but…read morethey do move you through the line pretty quick. The place is a little small for the amount of business it does. You always seem to be running into someone. But even with the overcrowded store, this is by far my favorite spot to grab a snack in Johnson City!

We stopped in at Auntie Ruth's for a hand-rolled pretzel and a glazed donut and I had no idea it…read morewas an Amish establishment! What a great surprise. The shop is clean, bright, and modern. You can watch the pretzels being hand-rolled behind the glass, and the donuts hanging in the background while the glaze sets. I truly wanted one of everything. They don't offer a huge variety, but I'm perfectly fine with a place that focuses on doing a few things exceptionally well, and "well" doesn't even begin to cover it. It was busy (always a good sign), so everything was incredibly fresh. We ordered a pretzel, vanilla glazed donut, chocolate glazed donut, honey bun latte, and a strawberry lemonade. We grabbed a table after the manager let us know it would be about 10-15 minutes, but it definitely didn't take that long. The pretzel was warm, fluffy, and perfectly buttered with just the right touch of salt. The cheese dipping sauce was cold-it would have been nice if it were warmed slightly. The "honey" mustard came in a prepackaged pod and wasn't actually honey-based, which felt like a missed opportunity, especially given all the delicious local honey and mustard options in the area. The honey bun latte was delicious!!! Flavorful without being overly sweet. The strawberry lemonade was on the sweeter side but still refreshing and I can imagine it being perfect for a hot day. I added a little water since I can't handle too much sugar at once, and it was just right. And the vanilla glazed donut? It was like biting into a warm, fluffy cloud!! Pure comfort in donut form. My only regret is not stopping in sooner so I'd have more days to come back again and again.

One of the Brightest new places to find!! Great pretzels are hard to find, until NOW. I am so glad…read moreto have found this "gem" hidden in the valley of Swannanoa! Please stop in. The sandwiches are made with pretzel bun and are the best!!. Instead of junk fast food order ahead from here.

Need a spot for a laid back beer and a pretzel, this is the location. Knots, original , braids and…read morestuffed pretzels are on menu. The beer is a mix of local and German imports. The folk are running a variety of things and giving back to the community as well. Take the time jump off the interstate and smell the bread. Patience is a virtue and the food worth the wait. The servers are doing a variety of activities.

If you want to try different cultural foods I highly recommend trying this place for German food…read more All ingredients were fresh and had a lot of flavor! Also, the ginger ale beer mix was so good! Will definitely try them again.

This place is so cute! Like you're in Bavaria. Our waitress was very helpful and prompt in…read moredelivering our food. I got the brats with curry sauce- who knew there was curry in German food? Delicious! My husband got the meatloaf which was not what you're used to, more like a bologna or sausage loaf but excellent. We had the potato salad for a side - so so good. Highly recommend !

We walked across the street from our hotel, around four o'clock in the afternoon, just before the…read morehappy hour crowd would come in. This place is charming and Kellen was great! She welcomed us in and let me chat her head off. My wife and I are from Morganton and had never been inside Fonta Flora. Lots of seating, both inside and out. It's a cool space with a variety of textures and colors. Lots of plants and animals excellent selection of brews. Good music and good vibes. Kellen made several recommendations and we picked up some merch. I highly recommend you stop here for some of the best beer in town.

We sat outdoors on the covered patio.... Ordered a pizza from the food truck and went inside and…read moregot some beers. Excellent beer, great service, great atmosphere and dog friendly with a separate water source for your dog. I'll definitely be back!