Great ambience, super friendly people, food is fresh and homemade. Grilled cheese had tomatoes and…read morelots of sprouts- healthier than expected. A great alternative to the bbq-heavy usual fare in this area.

Living in a area where there is a bunch of small towns you can find some neat places driving into…read moreanother town. We have gone by numerous times and we either had already ate or they weren't open. We happened to get lucky this day. We were the only customers which was sad to see because it seemed to be a great place. The atmosphere was nostalgic and there were many old photos hanging that were really neat to see. The building itself is old so it fit well with the theme. The Manager running the place was talkative & friendly telling us about the business and a bit about the other locations. We shared 2 different sandwiches a special of the day and a club. The food was good. We really enjoyed them. There were a few take out orders while we were there. This covid shut down has hurt so many businesses. They even reduced their hours and close early now. Looking at past photos the dinners looked so good. He wasn't sure if they would reopen yet for awhile because of covid. Prices are a bit higher than some places but they are not like other places they have their own Niche. We will for sure go back sometime and check out the other locations.

We are new to the area and having to be driving by at dinner time. Husband was getting hungry and…read morewanted to eat right away. This place had so many great reviews and now I see why. I just had a simple cheeseburger with a side of their broccoli salad. The burger was huge and juicy. The broccoli salad was exactly how I like it, sweet and with raisins. My husband had what they call a hamburger steak, which was pretty much just a huge spread out hamburger. He loved it also. I love the mom and Pop feel of it. I will be back!

Just Great food. All the food has been has been wonderful…read more I mostly eat breakfast. Same menu as other restaurants but food is always better . I drive 25 miles to eat here. The service is quick and always a friendly.

My husband and I stopped in last weekend for a coffee treat while driving around the Chimney rock…read morearea. The first thing I saw in front of this business was a Puppy Pit stop bowl of water, and I was instantly glad we stopped. What a small yet immensely thoughtful gesture! Now, on to the drinks! My husband ordered a mint frappee and I ordered an iced coffee with cream and toffee syrup. The owner and employee were so friendly and we had great conversation for about 10 minutes. The drinks were both beautiful and delicious. The river runs right behind the coffee shop and we walked down to enjoy the view with our coffee. It was a great experience. Rating from F to A +++, It gets an A+++.

Stopped in for an afternoon coffee while visiting Chimney Rock. I had a delicious Carmel latte…read more The lady was very friendly and we talked about the rebuilding that Chimney Rock is going thru after the hurricane. They had coffee and cold drinks. T-shirts and souvenirs. There is a small area in the back to sit and also outdoors on the. Deck overlooking a beautiful stream.

Wonderful friendly staff! This isn't fast food- it's made to order. But the store is fun to peruse…read morewhile waiting!

Drove by this place a handful of times and finally decided it was time to check it out. So glad we…read moredid, the menu has so many good sounding options it was hard to choose which i wanted more (guess I'll have to go back, oh nooo...). I got the thanksgiving croissant and it hits that Thanksgiving leftover vibe so well haha. It is also *massive* which is great--leftovers of the leftover sandwich! The people were kind and while you wait for your order to be made you can browse the shop attached to the cafe. From handmade blankets to walking sticks to lotions to classic Coca Cola bottles, you never know what you'll run into. All in all, highly recommend checking them out and I'm eager to make a trip back to see them again.

Cute hole in the wall place. You can sit back with your laptop and read, bring your laptop, sip on…read moresome coffee or chai, and listen to the chill music and vibe~ You can also order books that you don't see here! Pretty awesome

What a unique coffee shop! They've got a full-service coffee bar--offering coffee roasted in…read moreSwannanoa--and then, hidden behind the storefront, a curated collection of eclectic reads. A great place to let some caffeine get you dialed into a book!

Malaprop's will forever be one of my favorite indie bookstores. I first fell in love with it back…read morein 2021 when I lived in AVL. I liked the name so much because I was the type of person who used malaprops a good amount. It's extra charming because you're able to order something from their cafe while reading your book. This spot is deceptively huge. The different sections are very intentional and beautifully organized. I had an especially great time looking at the "Beautiful Books" section this visit. I ended up falling in love with a short stories book by Chips Hardy that I took home. I also adored their graphic t-shirts here. I am not a big t-shirt person, but always want more graphic tees, so was so excited to love this one so much. I had a really special experience with one of the booksellers here on my recent visit too. I could not find The Enchanted April in the fiction section and when I asked, one of the booksellers got really excited about the author and that book. She passionately told me how wonderful the book was. We were sad to see it was sold out, but suggested I check a bookstore a block over. I love this bookstore and think everyone should make it a stop on an Asheville trip.

Very cool independent bookstore in downtown Asheville complete with an adjacent cafe and tables for…read moresipping, reading, or conversing. It seems as though it's only open until the afternoon though, as it wasn't staffed when we were there. But there's still plenty of seating if you wanted to sit a spell. The bookstore portion is really well curated with a nice "local" section featuring local writers and interest. I love checking out this section when I travel and there was a ton to dig into here. They also have a good sized kid's section most notable thing is how many books they offer with autographed copies. That means they seem to bring in a ton of writers which is so exciting for the Asheville community. Speaking of community, I peeked at their events calendar and it looks like they have a ton of book clubs in a variety of different genres that meet regularly. So no matter your interest (romance, science fiction, mystery, horror, etc) you can find a meetup. Some are hosted in store but others in local breweries, libraries, and other third spaces in the area. Excellent offerings across the board!

What a great spot. Right in my town but never been before. Made a point to go here on a Tuesday for…read morea business lunch. Staff was busy but friendly. Ordered. York Dog and a Cuban sandwich with onion rings. (Yeah went unhealthy today) The chili on the York Dog was some of the best I have ever had. The Cuban was spot on. Place was clean and quiet. Also eclectic. Will definitely be back!!

The food was delicious and iced tea fresh and flavorful…read more The service was a little slow and the area where you order is congested but plenty of seating in and out. Desserts looked great. Loved my chicken salad wrap.

Cute little coffee shop great coffee with awesome home made pastries as we went for the cinnamon…read moreroll as it as not to sweet just right. If you're looking for a cool little locally owned gem you should try it.

Stopped into The Wakey Monkey in Saluda, NC on a Sunday afternoon and had a really nice lunch…read moreoverall. We ordered the Italian frittata and the chicken salad sandwich. Both were tasty and hit the spot. The chicken salad sandwich was the standout for us--simple, fresh, and really satisfying. The frittata had great flavor, but it was a little on the dry side, so I'd probably pair it with something extra next time or try another option. All in all, a solid place to grab a bite in Saluda, and we'd happily come back--especially for that chicken salad sandwich.

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!