We were downtown shopping and stumbled across Bruce's - the sign said their special was a Roasted…read moreKielbasa, Sauerkraut and German Potato Salad - all of my daughter's favorites, so of course we came in. My daughter used to manage a German Restaurant, the owners being German immigrants, so she's pretty discerning when it comes to German food - let me tell you, she was absolutely blown away! She said hands down, all 3 items were the very best she's ever had. I opted for the Rueben, which, I was equally impressed with - the corned beef was tender, hardly any fat, and the dressing was to die for. Desert was equally as delicious, their Cheese cakes are nothing less than phenomenal - and lets just say their pasta salad and pimento cheese found its way home with us to enjoy with dinner that evening - amazing! I'd give them 100 starts if I could, a must stop if you're nearby - or worth driving if you're not. Can't wait until next year to come back!

Stopped on my way thru Marion NC for lunch on Main St. Good Yelp reviews brought me to Bruce's…read moreFabulous Foods. A small town lunch cafe with everything "fabulous" you would hope to find. To start with you a greeted by Barb who treats locals and new visitors like long time friends. Table service or a bar counter you can sit out. Barb explains the menu and their customers favorites (including The Reuben and their homemade Pimento Cheese) a choice of 1 side from the daily specials and a complimentary brownie or cookie for dessert. They do not have a fryer so all menu items are prepared fresh. I had a Reuben Sandwich and pasta salad. (The sides are large!) We chose to split the Reuben since we have early dinner reservations and each got a side. Even at 1/2 the sandwich and side it was very filling. The sandwich was hot and delicious. The pasta salad was also very good. The desserts today was Banana Cake and Hawaiian Cake. I got a slice to go. Go for the good food and warm hospitality!

I love this spot! I come by everytime before or after climbing at Bigfoot right next door. This…read moreplace has a great selection of pasta salads, wine, and specialty chocolates. They have Olipop was well which is one of my favorite "healthier" alternative sodas. It's a super reasonable priced place with great service. I always look forward to browsing the aisles when I stop by.

Pricing is higher than your average health food store but selection is great and deli food is legit.read more

We came here for a nice brew and a snack after a hike in the area. Here is what I thought…read more Hillman Beer has a large free parking lot behind the building. At the brewery, you order at the bar and pick your own seat. They have an ample beer and food selection. They also have a small selection of non-alcoholic beverages. They are dog friendly. Hillman brewery has tons of seating and has a lovely outdoor patio along the creek that runs next to the brewery. I had their kombucha and my husband had their beer. We both enjoyed our drinks. We shared their 'Soft Pretzel' appetizer with mustard and it was delicious! This is such a great place to come out and hang with friends and family!

We stopped in here after a day of hiking and shopping and a crisp, cold beverage sounded heavenly…read more These are some of the friendliest bartenders I've ever encountered. We were greeted by every single one with a smile and happy energy, despite how busy the place was. There are so many times when you sit at a bar unnoticed and patiently wait for someone to look your way, but this was the opposite of that. Our drinks were ice cold and served super fast. We didn't try any food, but they do have a small menu of bar bites that sounded really good. My cider was crisp, and not too sweet. It seemed to be "the spot", because there were lots of people but we didn't have any trouble finding seating. Lots of people had their dogs with them, which is always a plus!! Overall a really nice vibe here!

Food has always been consistently good and very fairly priced, and the service is always friendly…read moreand attentive while also being casual. Just a good, comfortable place with good people.

The food is great and so is the service. You get a good feeling that no matter what you get here…read moreit's gonna be good, and it's nice to sit outside as well.

What a wonderful place to grab lunch. Family owned restaurant with outstanding service and…read moredelicious soups, salads and sandwiches. We tried she crab soup and feta tomato basil and both were great. Chicken salad sandwich and cranberry turkey were also remarkable. Atmosphere is worthy of Black Mountain with many touches that feel like home. I could eat here daily.

Inside is very beautiful and cozy. It is a nice little place to stop for lunch…read more Our server today, and other employees were all very nice. Our server was quick and so was the time we got our food after ordering. The bread, cheese and vegetables were fresh and tasty. The grilled chicken in my sandwich was very chewy and tough. It did not have a lot of flavor to it. It was a bland, white piece of chicken with little to no seasoning. It appeared and tasted liked it were boiled chicken breasts.

I stumbled upon this joint on my way back east towards Charlotte. The food was delicious and the…read moreservice was great. Many healthy options and the price was right. Some color or murals on the walls, some warm lighting, and some music would really live enough the experience a lot.

The food is amazing. Fresh, healthy and great portions. The menu is vast with additional…read morespecials offered at the counter. We had the harvest bowl with grilled chicken and the hearty breakfast bowl with sausage. Both were incredible. The ambiance is a little stark, but this will get better as time goes by. Very clean, very courteous...great experience.....I hope they open the same place in Pittsboro!

This was my first time ever visiting Asheville, and somehow one of the places I'll remember most…read morefrom the trip is a sandwich shop/bodega. I stopped in my first day and got the LT sandwich, which was amazing, but I ended up spending almost as much time looking around the store as I did eating. They have everything from local mustards and honey to tinned fish, seasonings, and a whole section from a local creamery with ice cream, yogurt, smoothies, etc. Everything seems thoughtfully picked out and locally sourced when possible, without having the ridiculous prices you sometimes expect from a place like this. The staff was also amazing--genuinely friendly, helpful, and happy to talk about the food and everything they carry. I liked the place enough that, despite having an entire city of restaurants I'd never tried before, I came back the very next day. This time I got the grinder, which ended up being my favorite, along with the roast beef, which was also delicious. Between the sandwiches, the people, and the frankly ridiculous amount of good shit packed into the store, everything about this place was great. There are plenty of places I didn't get a chance to try while I was in Asheville, but I have absolutely no regrets using two lunches on this one. I'll definitely be back next time I'm in town. Shoutout to one of the owners- Patty- goes out of his way to take care of customers

We found this gem on a morning walk during our stay in Asheville. We grabbed one of their…read more sandwiches (Italian Grinder) from the cooler and a few other things for our hike. The sandwich was delicious!! Everything was so fresh! We loved it so much that we went back every morning before our hikes to get sandwiches for the remainder of our stay!! Bonus that the staff is super friendly!!

I love this place! If I lived closer I would eat here every day! You can't beat the price, the…read morequality, the freshness or the flavor! As a vegetarian I am highly impressed by the different options and creative spins on the classic sandwich/wrap! Today my wait was a bit long but that first bite made the wait completely worth it. I'm not saying that lightly either, I truly mean it. Each sandwich is hand crafted with care, each recipe has been developed with perfection in mind, and each bite is full of amazing flavor. It's clear someone with a lot of passion and respect for food is running this place! Limbertwig Cafe is a little hidden gem in downtown Morganton and I wish every town had one!

Limbertwig Cafe is located in downtown Morganton, near the Historic Burke County Courthouse. It is…read moreopen 6 days a week for lunch, offering both inside and outside seating on the sidewalk. There is local artwork displayed on the walls as you enter. You place your order directly at the counter, take a number, and your food is brought out to your table when it is ready. The menu is quite large, and it took a bit of time to decide on my order, but I ultimately went with a combo including a half ham wrap, a drink, and a side of pasta salad. The cashier was very good about openly telling everyone in line about price differences from the printed menu before ordering. Because the kitchen was experiencing a significant delay, it seemed like they quietly upgraded me to a whole wrap as a nice peace offering! It came cut into two parts, with one part wrapped neatly in foil. Personally, I really wish they offered a "build your own" option where you could just choose your own specific bread, meat, cheese, and toppings, rather than having to hunt through the large preset menu options to find a combination where you like everything. I was really surprised by how incredibly small the side portion of pasta salad was--about the size of a standard salad dressing container! I've honestly never seen a side dish served that small before, so I posted a photo of the two side by side to show the exact comparison. Next time, I would skip the combo entirely and just order the sandwich on its own. The ham wrap itself was really good, and the small bite of pasta salad was very tasty. However, it did take quite a bit longer than it should have for the food to leave the kitchen, so this slow wait time could definitely be an issue for someone on a tight lunch schedule.