The food is great! Coffee, amazing. No creamer or sugar needed in their drip it's so fresh. Lattes…read moreare good too! I came here EVERY MORNING for my coffee jolt and breakfast even though my hotel has free breakfast and coffee. I wish we had this back in Dallas!! Service is friendly, ambiance is great with items from local artists you can buy or browse while you wait.

Cute place! A bit confusing when you walk in. Wasn't sure of service so I asked. You order at the…read morecounter and they give you a number, then bring to your table. But if you need napkins or sweetener, you go up to a station inside. Coffee was awesome. Food was good, kinda like Starbucks food. Staff very kind and friendly!

It's been months since I came to this place and I realized I have not wrote a review on it. So here…read moreI go. I was able to try this play so before I went to a friend's wedding. I found this restaurant and After. A little exploring And going the wrong way.I decided I'll get something to eat. And after I made my order the young lady had call me back and said that they were out of a certain thing that I ordered and ask me if I wanted something else and I said yes. When I first arrived it was amazing. It was a restaurant and a general store all in one. And The young lady was very kind to provide me any chocolate of my choosing and I chose a Smores flavor. I personally want to say that this place has the best chocolate i've ever tasted. And they have so many flavors. If any time that you are in morganton , you've got to give this place a try. It was so amazing and the ambience here was top notch. This place has me wanting to come back any time I come back to North Carolina. This is one of the best places to try in Morganton, North Carolina.

While visiting Morganton last weekend, we came across this little breakfast spot inside the General…read moreStore. It was so cute and the staff was very friendly! My iced coffee and breakfast sandwich was delicious. The menu isn't terribly big but they have something for everyone. Would go back!

Nice size buffet & priced right. Service was great and welcoming. Very popular place. Don't let…read morelong lines discourage you, they move fast. Buffet has a bit of everything!

The mushroom and Swiss burger is amazing. Most of the other food that I have had there is good. The…read morehot bar needs a little work though. The staff are friendly and service has been good everytime I have been there. The prices are reasonable.

This place has it all really dialed in. As soon as you walk through the door you know it's going to…read morebe amazing. Great food, super atmosphere, and the service was absolutely top notch. Madii was the server and she was as pleasant and helpful as can be. You could quickly tell that she loved working there and had incredibly positive things to say about the restaurant and the owners. Can't wait to go back!

We went for dinner on a Wednesday evening and the place was surprisingly full. The bartender was…read moreimpeccable. I don't think he ever stopped moving and checking on everyone. My only complaint was that the kitchen took a while to get our food out, but the appetizers and salads came out quickly and if I returned super hungry I would order a soup or salad before dinner. My salmon was top notch. The skin was crispy and the meat was perfectly cooked. My god mother loved her tomato bisque and fried oysters. The grits an polenta were what everyone at the bar was talking about. Many of the cocktails looked delicious and I can wait to come back sometime when I can try a few. It's a perfect spot for a special occasion or a date night.

Highlands Butchery delivers an excellent dining experience overall, earning a solid 4.5 out of 5…read morefor the visit described. The combination of attentive service, high-quality steaks, and a standout bourbon selection makes it a spot worth seeking out in Valdese.[1][2][3] ## Service and Hospitality Austin provided friendly, knowledgeable service, with spot-on recommendations and consistent follow-up throughout the meal, which really elevated the evening. The staff quickly seated the party of four and acknowledged the celebration for the wife's birthday, helping the night feel special from the start. When one filet needed a bit more sear, the owner personally stepped in, oversaw the re-fire, and had it returned to the table cooked perfectly. That level of ownership and responsiveness showed real commitment to **hospitality**. ## Food and Preparation Entrées arrived beautifully plated and cooked to appropriate temperatures, which is especially important at a butcher-driven concept known for its meats. The corrected filet came back with the ideal sear and doneness, reinforcing confidence in the kitchen's skill.[2][1] Portioning and presentation aligned with expectations for a farm-to-table steakhouse, highlighting the quality of their locally sourced meats.[3][1] ## Bourbon Library The bourbon library is a major highlight, offering an impressive selection of hard-to-find bottles that adds a distinctive draw for whiskey lovers. It pairs perfectly with their meat-focused menu and makes Highlands Butchery feel like a destination, not just a neighborhood spot.[4][1][2] Having such depth behind the bar also supports Austin's recommendations, allowing guests to explore pours they may not encounter elsewhere. ## Atmosphere and Noise The only real drawback of the evening was the room volume, which made conversation a bit challenging at times. Given how popular and lively the space can be, some additional noise baffles or acoustic treatments could help deaden the sound and make the dining room more comfortable without losing the energetic vibe. With that one improvement, this experience would easily move from a 4.5 to a full 5 out of 5, especially given the strength of the service, food, and bourbon program!

My husband got food poisoning that was severe after eating there on the evening of 4/24/2026.read more

I love the food and I have tried several different things my favorite is the spinach salad with the…read morebourbon and brown sugar dressing! BLT sandwich is good and so is the potato salad! Service is good and I love the atmosphere!

Always friendly atmosphere. Great food and reasonable…read moreprices. We eat there regularly and are always happy with our food.

So I can't begin to tell you how much I wish this was a 5 star rating. The menu choices looked…read moreAMAZING. Unfortunately we never got that far. Upon arrival on a Saturday morning a nice young man quickly seated us at a table and said "your waitress will be right with you". And it went straight downhill from there. To set the stage, besides my wife and I there were two other couples ... so 6 people at 3 tables. 2 waitresses and it looked like 5 more people at the bar and in the kitchen. The employees outnumbered the customers. We sat and looked over the menu. Choices looked INCREDIBLE!! One waitress was covering each of the other two tables. So they each had one. We waited in excess of ten minutes and no one even acknowledged our existence. No "I'll be right with you". No "what would you like to drink?" No "let me get you some waters" We watched our waitress passed right by us no less than five times (her other table was right next to ours). The last time, when she went behind the bar and started sipping a drink and looked right at us ... we got up and left. Now everyone is allowed to have a bad day. And we will go back and give them a second chance and will gladly change this 1 star rating. But this is a small family run restaurant in a building that has been dozens of other things over the years. Reasonable customer service is a must. And not speaking to customers at all is unacceptable. So we'll go back and try again and we're hoping this is a one off and this restaurant is very successful.

My wife and I visited here and we are glad we did! Food and food choices were fantastic. Items not…read morenormally found in this area. My salmon was cooked as I asked and very tasty. Service was welcoming and prompt. Glen Alpine Station has my vote. We live very close and look forward to visiting often.

Came in for dinner and Kentucky Derby was on, great fun. Had to try the fish and chips which did…read morenot disappoint with a large piece of fish. Also got the shepherds pie which was done well and not greasy at all. Good local brews and an Irish coffee to end. Great pub ambiance and friendly staff too.

Good food and great service--server was first rate and attentive throughout. We ate inside and the…read moredecor is nice too. Even had a Guinness that was poured perfectly. This place is a nice addition to the Morganton scene.

Went for the seafood buffet on a Saturday. Got there around 4:30 and were quickly seated. Loved the…read morefried scallops and the grilled shrimp. Crab legs were cooked well and cracked open easily. Can't complain about that! Our waitress, Ashley, was as kind as could be. Very attentive and so friendly. Our table also enjoyed the pineapple soft serve ice cream. There is a good range of options on the seafood buffet, plus a salad bar and some sides such as fries, coleslaw, and potato salad that are offered. While the outside of the restaurant may appear a little run down, the food and service are great.

If you ever what to experience what a surf and turf buffet would be like at a motel 8 then I…read morerecommend you try this place. When we went there were only two waitresses/hostess running the whole show. They did a phenomenal job all things considered but the "buffet" was so under par it was a joke. A few pieces of meat, seafood that would make a mediocre Chinese restaurant blush with shame.

Katz is the best in town! Food is excellent and served with an amazing smile! Highly recommend.read more

This place was incredible! They have a whole upstairs for kids - bocce ball, cornhole, a little…read moreinfant corner, books, etc. The upstairs also has a tube where you can write your beer order and send it down and someone will bring your beer up to you so you don't have to worry about bringing your kid downstairs to order and wait. There is also a record player, tons of records and comics and lots of great art on the walls. We ordered the bahn mi and the protein bowl, both were so delicious! (That bahn mi, tho) and they were incredibly accommodating to our kids dairy and peanut allergies. If we lived in this area we'd be regulars. Thank you for an incredible dinner experience!