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.

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

Honestly, I have nothing bad to say about The Local! The food is delicious, the staff were super…read morefriendly and attentive, the prices weren't too bad, and the atmosphere is nice. They were pretty busy and it was just me and one other person so they sat us at the bar (after asking if it was okay). The bartender, despite having a full bar, was amazing! She was constantly checking in on us and my friend requested that she surprise her with a cocktail and the drink she made was spectacular! We both got the cheese curds for an appetizer and there were so many!!! They were also freaking amazing. The chipotle ranch that came with them wasn't my favorite but was still delish! My friend and I both got the creamy pesto Alfredo penne, I added chicken and she added steak. The serving size was perfect (just enough for a lil bit of leftovers) and it tasted so good. We ended the night with some of the Carolina beignets, which I somehow find myself getting every time I come here because they're so damn good!! They come with a cheerwine reduction on the side Also, got the prickly pear cocktail and it was pretty good! Not my favorite but they do have a super fun, excellent menu of cocktails.

I was visiting my son in Boone, as we move him into college... Ordered the wings, I had what I…read morebelieve was a blackened goat cheese, and fig burger with caramelized onions, which was off the charts, my son had the Salmon. Ratings- He gave the salmon a seven I give my Burger a nine, and the wings were about a seven(dry rub). That said, sitting at the bar was absolutely a treat... Erin was fantastic. Will 100% return and this is definitely a spot not to be missed. Also fantastic beer selection!!!

It is good clean, well prepared and tasty food. We are inside for lunch and will come again,!read more

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.

This pleasant restaurant in Boone offers a full bar and a broad selection of global dishes suitable…read morefor lunch or dinner. Guests can use a private parking area. Service and food may be slow during busy periods, yet the atmosphere remains inviting.

We love this place. You can taste the quality of the food and everything we've had over a couple…read morevisits has been delicious. Last night we got the pot pie and amore with the tomato soup and grilled cheese. Our server was fantastic! They did have an issue with their phones and calling their waitlist. We were waiting right outside and kept seeing people that had just arrived be seated. We went in to see where we were on the list and they said their phones weren't working. Tons of names had been marked off the list because they couldn't reach them and no one thought to come outside and ask who was waiting. There were a few families waiting outside and if the phones aren't working that's the first place I'd check for a party. So that could have been better.

My daughter who goes to App has been talking about this place forever so we had to try it on our…read moreday trip. Late lunch on Sunday. 2pm ish. Plenty of parking and plenty of seating. We were greeted promptly and were seated. Great menu selection for primarily Italian food. Something for everyone. We opted for two appetizers: the garlic knots and Caesar fries. The knots were 10/10. Slathered in butter and garlic with enough pooled butter to soak up with your knots. I was kiddish on the fries. Seemed like a strange marriage but they were really good. Loaded with parm cheese and bacon as well. 9/10 We decided to order an 18" Buffalo chicken pizza to things off. The pizza was really good but there was too much Buffalo sauce for our liking which turned the pizza into a knife and fork event. It was impossible to pick up and eat. There was plenty of chicken on it and lots of cheese as well. It came with optional bleu cheese crumbles which I highly recommend. My advise to you is to order less buffalo sauce. There was so much on ours it made it sloppy and soggy. Flavor was good. Execution needs improvement. Crust was excellent. Hand tossed and artisan. 8/10 for the excess sauce. Oh, also, the plates you get for the pizza are comically small. Our slices hung off 2 inches front and back. Made the knife and fork thing more difficult. If you get a larger pizza, request larger plates. You'll thank me later. We split a tiramisu for dessert and it was great. 10/10, great coffee flavor, creamy and not too sweet. Highly recommend. Both appetizer, 18" pizza and a tiramisu came to $55. We all had water. This place isn't cheap but the food is good and the so is the service and atmosphere. Make it a must when you get into Boone next time.

Big portions do not make up for lack of customer service or quality of food. I have tried to like…read morethis place. Today was my fifth visit. Fifth time was the worst and will be the last. The bartender( blonder female ) seemed very annoyed that I came in to order Togo from the bar. She actually gave me the check and demanded I pay before I was even half way done. It was painfully obvious that she went through no training and honestly shouldn't be in customer service. The people we hire build the success of our business. I wish you the best of luck.

Here's the break down. Tuna: 5 stars…read moreChicken and waffles sandwich: 4.5 stars Cali flatbread: 4.25 stars There was a mistake when our flatbread was brought out. but waitress was more than willing to fix the mistake. However, we liked it well enough to keep it (adding balsamic glaze). Quaint little spot. Entrance is inside the mall for those who may be confused. Would go back.

Great. Food Great service…read moreA wonderful lunch place to eat. Clean and neat. Good adult beverages as well.

Oh my goodness!!!!! I LOVE. This place!!! I can't believe that I have been in Boone for over three…read moreyears now and haven't tried it. It is so stankin cute inside and they have a lot to choose from! There are so many fun drinks to the right when you walk in, as well as a lot of local products (magnets, honey, produce, drinks, soda). The staff were very friendly and everything looked behind the counter looked so delicious. I ended up getting a chicken salad sandwich (which comes with any side - I got the potato salad). Wow was it tasty! They made my chicken salad sandwich on sourdough and even toasted the bread a little. The potato salad was one of the best I've ever had. However, if you're not a fan of "big chunks" of potatoes for potato salad, then you might not love it! There was a good amount of seating and a wheelchair accessible entrance and bathroom. They even gave me a punchcard so I can get a free sandwich eventually!!

The food was awesome! I particularly enjoyed the sides (Pesto Bowtie Pasta & Green beans). The…read moreservice was great. The service was exceptional. The ladies were very polite and welcoming. The ambiance is subtle. Quiet, easy to talk during your meal. The best part is every dish is unique. Definitely a place I will be coming back to.

Bagels with lox & cream cheese - and the bagel was perfect - chewy crust & all. Super pleasant…read morestaff and excellent coffee.

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.

Food is great here came for a burger didn't disappoint at all had a side of home made chips. Sat…read moreon the back porch nice area. Service was very good. Will be back.

Excellent FF, suggestion always get the double burger and never get the chili on your burgers bc is…read morejust meatless tomato sauce

We ate lunch here on Monday and went inside. Ordered our…read morefood on the kiosk with no issues. They alert you on your phone when it's ready. Every thought was very good. We will be back.

Come Back Shack is a fast food restaurant. But it is different than what you think of fast food…read more The original Boone location has a drive-thru and both indoor and outdoor seating. My burger was delicious and above and beyond any fast-food burger I have had before, at comparable prices. They serve grass-fed beef, chuck, round and sirloin. It is fresh, not frozen, and the meats are without hormones. My portion of fries was large, and I couldn't finish them. A smaller portion option would have been nice. I found the setup here confusing, as I wasn't sure where to enter from the parking lot, and then I wasn't sure where to order. Ordering is done at the kiosk or via a QR code. So expect a wait for the kiosk. I use kiosks and apps often, but this particular system was not smooth. I found the kiosk not as easy to use as it should have been; after I selected what I wanted, there was no way to get to the next screen to check out. I went with the build-your-own and was also disappointed that tomatoes weren't an option to add to the burger, but maybe they were out. They are a cashless business. When your order is ready, it is placed on a front cart, while drinks and sauces are self-serve. If I return, I will likely stick to the drive-thru, as that seems to be a much smoother ordering experience. Having a real person take your order and hand you everything you need at the window beats fighting with the kiosk inside.