Went for breakfast around 730, only handful of tables..does open at 6…read more Portion sizes large.. Biscuits fell apart under gravy, but gravy good. Stuffed french toast large layers, so need few syrups.. Have extra condiments, serve in paper baskets, but have stainless serve-ware. Believe Summer crowd oriented with plenty of picnic table seating along water, and small deck above outside restaurant door. They will be relocating in New Year. Currently next to a cheese shop, and a good morning charge up before heading to Unocoi to walk to their falls.

When it COLD and you wanna get a nice warm tasty biscuit big as a cats head. HOOCHEES IS THE SPOT…read more^o.o^ OKAY! it's super warm and inviting in here guys. i wanna try more of the food but next time!

The view was fantastic. The staff was really good, and very…read morehelpful. The food was "OK". This is a very expensive buffet. The restaurant in my opinion, is too expensive for a family on vacation. If the buffet prices were lower, I would eat there more often. For a Georgia State Park, Georgia should either make the restaurant more affordable, or sell the lodge to a high end resort, where you expect high prices. Their are no other places to eat at the lodge. You can either eat at the lodge or drive 10 miles to another restaurant. Given the cost of the restaurant, I am not sure that I would stay at the lodge, even though the views are fantastic.

We spent a wonderful Mother's Day. We had a table of 11 service was wonderful. The food was…read moreamazing. Can't wait to go next year again thank you for making our Mother's Day very special.

Absolutely the best food at reasonable prices in town. Superb service. Had the French Toast ad Eggs…read moreover Easy. To Due For!

Another fantastic, wonderful and colossal experience here at Foothills Café…read more Had a delicious family lunch with my daughter and her uncle. Hi, my usual 1/2 pound cheeseburger on ciabatta bread, with coleslaw and French fries. Daughter had their delicious chicken fingers with okra and french fries, and my brother had the 1/3 pound bacon cheeseburger, with coleslaw and fries, all outstanding! You are missing out if you do not come to Foothills Café on your travels to Dahlonega!

First Impressions. Main room is like a country dance hall. Walk about a mile to get to the…read morecounter to look at menu and order. Then, pick up order around the corner to your right when they yell your name. Hospitality. Service was friendly and accommodating. Products. Decent. No dark roast coffee. Happy to see and use REAL half and half. Ambiance. Very cozy. Lots of antiques, used books, and media. Seating is limited to 30? Of Note and Last Impressions. Clean and stocked loo. Street and lot parking. Music was a little too loud and overproduced. Overall, fine.

This was a true treasure of a find in the quaint downtown Ellijay. My friends and I wanted to stop…read morefor a coffee and the trip completely changed when we stopped here, in such a good way. This used to be called the Ellijay CoffeeHouse House, but is now Mountain Town Coffee at Hemlock Bazaar (hopefully Yelp will accept my edits), and it has a great vibe. There's a back entrance and courtyard which we came through. The decoration is wacky- I don't know how else to describe it. It's old school and nostalgic but strange. On the other side of the wall there's an entire book store that is part of the business. It had one of the most impressive collections I've seen in a bookstore in awhile. It wasn't huge but it had a great variety of genres, and a lot of intriguing titles I hadn't heard of but sought to remember for later. The man working the register was a charm- he told us how Ellijay has their own tv production (which they were playing on an old school tv), a special Bigfoot podcast and more. Lastly, the coffee was, of course, delightful. I had a latte with a little bit of spice in it that was perfect to warm a person up in the cool early spring air when we were there. Had we known this would be such a cool stop I think we would have bargained even more time to just hang and enjoy the atmosphere. I think it could be a good place to sit and do work or read and there's lots of spaces to sit so it's not too loud.

This cozy café is a quaint breakfast and lunch spot. It has a mismatch of tables and chairs which…read moremakes it somewhere you want to settle in for a nice home-cooked meal. The coffee... even without real cream, it was delicious. The corned beef hash was unique in that it was cooked with small chunks of onion a top a bed of breakfast potatoes. It was really tasty and not too salty. My eggs were extra large and cooked to my liking. My husband liked the cheesesteak with amazing wedge cut potatoes. He would get it again. My teenager got the pork chop and eggs. She doesn't like pork and therefore doesn't eat it so I'm not even going to try to write anything about it other than it looked thin but good. The service was great- she brought refills when needed and checked on us frequently. We'll come back to because I really want to try the Vietnamese coffee and there are definitely other intriguing menu items. Our only complaint is the parking situation has gotten worse in downtown Ellijay so if the weather is at questionable, we may not make the long trip from Pickens County.

We decided on the cornerstone cafe in Ellijay this morning, for breakfast! Another quaint little…read morecafe off main street. The restaurant was decorated very nicely for Christmas. Our server Lilly (cute Elf) was awesome and attentive, even though the restaurant was busy! The hostess seated us promptly, by the nice fireplace and graciously took our photo. Both of our meals were delivered promptly and cooked nicely , the food was delicious and served hot. The restaurant was clean and all the staff was pleasant despite how busy they were. The prices were okay, and we would definitely come back again! Merry Christmas

Love the decor inside…read more Was in town for the District Honor Band during a weekend in February 2026 which also coincides with Valentine weekend, and President day weekend, and there's a chili cookoff happening. Long story short, Saturday morning around 10AM this place was packed and people were waiting in line outside of the shop. I tried the Aftercare Latte. So so so good! Bought also blueberry sconce and guava turnovers - haven't had chance to try them yet.

During my Blue Ridge vacation, I was hopeful that I would find a place that does coffee the right…read moreway. After having coffee all around this place, I can confidently say that Mountain Mama's Coffee is doing it the right way. As a former roaster, I can appreciate the small things like how they worked the bar during a rush, the customer service of the staff, and attention to detail by the baristas to ensure every shot was pulled, milk steamed perfectly, and providing quality coffee. This hands down is the best coffee shop in this area. I had a cup of drip coffee which was a blend of Peru and Brazilian coffee beans. It was nice to finally be able to enjoy a black cup of coffee on this trip. I also had a cheese danish and a Morning bun which were both tasty and satisfying. The environment was very cool! Loved the decor and it was a nice size space that used every corner they could without it compromising the aesthetic. Sad I didn't get to Mountain Mama's earlier on this trip but I know from here on out it will be the only coffee shop I come to.

I was backpacking the Benton MacKaye trail (nobo) as this cafe was just over the bridge. I step in…read moreand the gal was very friendly taking my order. The mushroom sweeper SS ch raw melt burger was delicious and they gave me lots of fries Anyone in the area should visit too Author of follow the white blazes by eagle trail dancer

Yvonne was so kind and cooked us the most delicious breakfast. The eggs, the grits, the biscuits,…read morethe pancakes, the chicken...every bite was perfect. The coffee was great too. No trip to Blue Ridge is complete without a stop here.

Went w/ family for lunch on Monday... excellent service, very hospitable, very good/high quality…read morefresh made food, priced well for individuals, business mtg, families, groups, et al... no reservations required... intended for breakfast/brunch (breakfast homemade at time of order, take out option available... happy to accommodate special requests... highly recommend... my first time there as we just relocated to area and will be a regular customer!

Just awful. I read the 4 and 5 stars, thought it would be a…read moregood breakfast stop. Maybe because we ordered breakfast at 11:30! No excuses Eggs over cooked, biscuit cold hockey puck, corn beef hash disgusting, breakfast potato's are just deep fried small cubed potatoes.... Sad place. Do not recommend.

Always a great place for breakfast and lunch prepared by Denver! A pancake added for the table to…read moreshare is a must. Grilled ham and cheese is my favorite... my family enjoys the great views.

Quaint. Great food. Friendly. Lovely porch dining. I love this place. Wish it was open more often…read morethough.

Visiting Blue Ridge and stoped by Mercier Orchards on a perfect cold day. Let me just say this is a…read morepopular tourist attraction so it had its fair share of people so come with some patience. Outside it has some beautiful views worth stopping for a photo and stopping at the bakery inside for some fried pies and cider donuts are a must! The fried pies were okay but the Cider Donuts are a show stopper. They also have tons of other things like fruits and veggies, toys, books, figurines, wine and more!

First things first -- get ready for a drive. This place is…read morenot just "down the street." It's a journey. But let me be very clear: it is 100% worth it. From the moment you arrive, you can tell Mercier Orchards is something special. There is so much packed into this one location that it almost feels like a small village built around apples and everything that comes with them. Inside the main store, the selection is honestly overwhelming in the best way possible -- home goods, gifts, jams, jellies, preserves, baking mixes, sauces, butters, ciders... anything and everything apple-related, plus plenty of other fruit-based goodies. It's the kind of place where you say "I'm just going to browse" and then walk out with bags of stuff you didn't know you needed. Then there's the bakery. Seven lines. All long. And all moving surprisingly well. I eventually stepped out of line after about 15 minutes, but not before getting a solid look at the pastries, pies, breads, and desserts -- everything looked incredible. Even without buying anything that round, the bakery alone is worth the stop. Now let's talk about the apple picking experience -- because this is where the magic really happens. Riding out on a trailer attached to a tractor felt like something straight out of a fall movie. The views, the air, the vibe -- it's peaceful, exciting, and nostalgic all at the same time. The apples change with the season, and the ones we picked were delicious and lasted a long time. No pesticides, just straight calcium. Fresh, crisp, and perfect. And yes... get a bag or three like I did. You're going to want them. The entire place also makes for amazing photo opportunities. Whether it's the orchard, the tractor ride, the store, or the scenery -- this is one of those spots where your camera roll is guaranteed to fill up. The only negative moment of the day happened when I went to grab some cider and one of the guys behind the counter completely ignored me. I actually had to call him out -- like, "Did you not see me standing here?" Not great. But that one interaction couldn't even come close to outweighing everything else this place offers. Bottom line: If you're anywhere in the area -- or even thinking about making a day trip -- you absolutely have to go. It's a little off the beaten path, so I don't expect most people to just "stumble" upon it... but if you plan it, you won't regret it. This is an experience, not just a stop.