love the purpose and mission behind the cafe, and that they have vegan and other options for those…read morewith dietary restrictions

Okay, I have had a vacation house in Boone for over 23 years ..even one of my kids went to App…read moreState, and I really feel ashamed I have not noticed FARM over the thousands of times I have walked down King Street. Dori and I were looking for lunch one day while visiting Boone, and ended up in FARM, mainly due to visiting Boone Belles right next door. What was an accidental encounter turned in a fantastically spiritual experience. Like all my write ups, I am giving my opinion based on the type of restaurant, service level expectation and the price. The business model is to feed everyone who walks in whether you can pay for it or not. You can eat for free, pay $10 (or as much as you like), buy food tokens to leave in the token jar (passing on a meal) or work off your food in the kitchen or helping out... again as much or little as you want. The atmosphere is what your would expect in a cafeteria with folks servicing you off the line. The food is fresh farm to table and you only pay $10 for your meal, of which they have few options and basically tell what you can order. ... the food for the price was exceptional. There were folks from all walks of life from well off families to homeless folks off the street. The tables are tight and few in number, but not so much to be instructive. They are close enough to do one of my favorite things, meeting people and hearing their stories. So eat, meet and move on to make room for others. You really can miss it if you do not know it's there...look for it tucked away between Boone Belles and the Horton Hotel. In summary, if you are looking for a different dinner adventure, a good meal for services and price, and want to do some good in the world please check out the FARM Restaurant.

We tried to get a table here almost every day of our 5-day trip, but it was packed! We finally…read moresmartened up and called a day ahead for a reservation. It might have just been the holiday rush, but I always figure "busy means good," so my expectations were high--and The Local didn't disappoint. We started with the nachos; they were delicious, though I do wish they came with a bit more meat. For mains, the burger was outstanding--probably one of the best we've had in the entire area. We also ordered the Brazilian steak, which was cooked perfectly and came with great plantains. The quinoa with tofu was good, too, though it was a little dry and would have been perfect with a sauce. The service really stood out. Our waitress was incredibly attentive and refilled my water at least four times without me asking. Great ambiance and an all-around good experience. Definitely worth the wait!

Stopped in here to grab a bite to wrap up our day of exploring. There was a very long wait, but we…read morewere table to get seats at the bar. Bar tender provided menus, and checked back on us after a few minutes to take order. They've got a good menu with pizza, sandwiches, burgers, and a good variety of entrees (seafood, steak, chicken, pasta), basically, they've got something for everyone. Not being too hungry, but knowing we needed something, we decided to just split an order of the pulled pork nachos. The food came out fairly quickly, looked and tasted great. They did not skimp on toppings. Staff was friendly, food was good, only complaint is it was very dark inside, and surprisingly loud in the restaurant, I can't imagine being there with live music, I assume it would be impossible to have a conversation.

This was our first time ever eating here after seeing it online. I am sodium restricted and like to…read moreeat healthy in general, as anti-inflammatory as possible. This restaurant makes it possible.. I was told that they not add any salt to any of their items except to the vegetables and you can request it no salt and season it yourself. I had the create-your-own-bowl with the quinoa, kale and shredded beef, and it was so good. My husband had the turkey burned ends flatbread and his was equally good, I will order it next time. The ambience is nice, service is outstanding. I highly recommend. This was my birthday lunch and I thoroughly enjoyed it.

I enjoy the food here from time to time. We used to order batches of their packaged frozen meals…read moreregularly. My favorite item on their menu is the ¨build your own¨ bowl. I think this place is worth a try if you are looking for a healthy lunch in Boone. The counter service at Clean Eatz used to be excellent, friendly, and helpful. Everyone here used to be on top of things. It has gone downhill recently. On my last visit, the person taking our order was distracted, inattentive, and not particularly helpful- seemingly more focused on flirting with the guy in line in front of us than paying any attention to other customers. I went to the counter after our meal to order more food to go and to get a to-go box. I was the first person in line. I was ignored by the fellow at the counter, who instead waited on two other people who came in after me and who were clearly behind me in line. This place caters to the gym crowd. It seems maybe the gym crowd are the only customers they want. There are two significantly better restaurants in the same shopping complex. Try MINT Indian and STICK BOY Kitchen for friendly service and delicious food as well.

If you're looking for a spot in Boone that nails the basics while offering unique flavors, this is…read moreit. We were seated at the bar and had great attentive service. Hands down the best mocktail I've ever had was a blackberry mule - it was a bit spicy but not overpowering. Delicious. The tomato Gouda soup was rich and creamy, and the sourdough on the grilled cheese had that perfect crunch and they added thick bacon for me. The Habana plate was a great savory addition to the table. Definitely a standout spot downtown!

Cute little restaurant! They have beautiful bathrooms, outdoor and indoor seating. Dogs are…read morewelcome.. and treated to great service as well! There were so many selections on the menu I wanted to try. Sadly I had to choose just one. I ordered the tempeh tacos ... they were soooo good. Every bite. I'm sure I'll be back!

First visit last evening to Bocca Bistro in Boone and we had a wonderful, delicious, and hearty…read moremeal. Isabella was our server, she was attentive and offered insight on the menu. Great food and atmosphere, we will return.

Would Recommend. Will go back…read more 1 star for service. 1 star for cleanliness. 1 star for appetizer/sies. 1 star for desert. We had a phenomenal waiter and the other way staff was very helpful in seating and serving our large party (11). The restaurant was very clean nicely decorated and comfortable. The meal came with soup and garlic knots and they were absolutely wonderful. I got tiramisu for dessert which was also very good. My only issue was my meal. The carbonara sauce is unique to this restaurant and was not to my liking. The other dishes were very good.

Food was good service was great. Real cute little spot. Definitely will go back when in the area.read more

We were created right away and seated at a table. The restaurant was chilly, but eventually they…read moreturned up the thermostat and it got warmer. We ordered a cherry old fashion, the Brussels sprouts and the pimento cheese. They were ok. The old fashion was good but the ice melted rather fast, which made it watery. The Brussels sprouts were Korean which meant lots of soy sauce. Way too much salt!! Not something I would order again. The pimento cheese was a 2/10 due to the lack of flavor. It was also served with water crackers from the grocery store. Would have preferred bread. Lunch was the Reuben and the chicken Philly. Reuben, we would rate a 7/10. The Philly was good but I've had better. Maybe a 5/10. The waitress forgot about us but apologized. It was graduation time and she had several tables. The kettle chips and side of fries were under salted, but ok. We're not sure we are going to come back since there are so many good restaurants in Boone. Oh and the price was steep for what we bought. $90 with tip. All in all, we likely will not return. Try it for yourself though. You might find something good on the menu.

They have this cute little sign outside saying they have the best sandwiches and well- yeah. They…read moredo. I'm a native New Yorker who seemingly lives in a "good sandwich desert" in Raleigh and this spot is one of the best we've ever had. Delicious BLT. That turkey Brie joint is great too and excellent chicken tenders for the kiddos Don't skip this spot

The food the service the staff everything about this place is pure charm. The have vegetarian and…read morevegan option indoor and outdoor setting and they support local farmers and use sustainable practices. I love their sandwiches and the fresh healthy sides. They offer some local groceries and cute handmade gifts. Great location and awesome people. Thank you!!!

Overall: Stick Boy Kitchen was a decent spot for lunch. Food was normal, but the ambiance inside…read morewas great. Food: The food here was decent, but nothing particularly impressive. The sandwich and quiche both tasted good, but not unlike something you could get anywhere else. Service: The service was average for a small shop, a normal amount of wait for food to be ready. Ambiance: I think the ambiance of the place makes up for the food. On a cold day, this place provides a very warm "small town" feel. The wood furniture and open windows lets you peer outside and really feel the warm contrast between the weather outside and inside while you eat.

We ate here recently for breakfast when visiting from out of town. It's a cozy small cafe, where…read moreyou order at a counter and your food is brought out to you. There were initially no tables available once we ordered, but someone who had finished her meal quickly made her table available for us. We then noticed that all tables have a little sign requesting that tables be given to those who are dining, so that anyone who is just hanging out after their meal is courteous to those who wait. Food came out fairly quickly. I had a chai latte and hubby had a regular latte. Both were tasty. I had the Son of a Gouda, which was tasty, but not out of this world. Hubby and kiddo shared the Jump Starter which they enjoyed.

Cute little spot with really unique cocktails and delicious burgers! Also highly recommend the…read morejalapeño cheddar hush puppies. Our server was friendly and helped me pick a cocktail after the one I wanted was out. Can't wait to go back and try another burger.

Things seemed moderately busy at the Cardinal on the Sunday evening when I stopped by. There's not…read morea ton of parking, by the way, given the restaurant's roadside location. But I wiggled my vehicle into a tight spot and went in for a burger and a beer. I believe there were about 10 to 12 options available on tap, and I went with what was listed as an Irish stout from somewhere in the Northeast. It wasn't bad, though it seemed more like an imperial stout. My sandwich choice was the Cowboy, with ground elk at its core. It was a good choice too, and the accompanying fried onions and melted cheese complemented the meat well. I ordered the burger medium, but I think I'd go for medium rare if I could go back in time. The medium option wasn't bad, but I think a little less heat and a little more moisture would only make things better. I kept things simple with the side item, going for the fries which were of the thinly sliced McDonald's variety, not bad but nothing remarkable. The server covering my table was pleasant and prompt, though soft spoken so I occasionally had to ask her to repeat herself amidst the music and noise. I wouldn't call any of these selections a bargain, but the prices didn't veer too far from what you'll find in many burger joints. All in all, not an earthshaking experience, but a place I'd be willing to go back to. 3.5 stars.

A small spot for a big appetite!…read more I hope you get to meet Allison because she made this experience worth it. I would have been lost without her and our Mountaineer son to guide us. You can order from a kiosk, the QR code at your table or Allison can help you. I had a bacon cheeseburger and my guys had burgers with seasoned fries. The food arrived very quickly and was cooked to perfection. Be warned: the seasoned fries are VERY seasoned fries. I snuck a few of my hubby's to taste but I'm sure I wouldn't have been able to eat an entire order of my own. I wish I had room for a shake because they looked incredible. Maybe next time!

My first time here and it was a little strange but in a good way there is no counter to order from,…read moreyou can place your order online using the app, or use the in store kiosk or scan the QR Code at your table place your order and pay then they will alert you when the food is ready to pick up at the counter or a member of their friendly staff will stop by get you name and bring your food to your table - it all works surprisingly good. The food here was outstanding although I thought the portions were on the smaller side for the price, the old adage "quality and quantity doesn't come in the same package" applies here in my opinion but I'd definitely return when I'm back in the area. The fries were outstanding and fresh cut to order and the chicken tenders were some of the best take-out or dine in I've experienced in a very long time. The drive through was a continuous flow that wrapped the building during our visit and the inside was just as busy but the staff demonstrated great skill in getting the food out in a reasonable time with a friendly smile and a thank you for coming in. If you like great chicken you'll love this place...