I'm not sure why other people were having issues with service because when we went, we were treated…read morewell. The employees are probably tired and even on a weekday it was pretty busy. I imagine they are probably fed up dealing with crotchety self righteous old people (who seem like the largest population of patrons). They had some really awesome bakery items and we got a half gallon of cider for a really great price. The donuts are absolutely delicious and I highly recommend getting some - I enjoyed the fritter as well, but preferred the donuts. My boyfriend also tried the chocolate chip, peanut butter, and macadamia cookies and thought all of them were great, but especially loved the peanut butter one. Honestly, they have some great prices for it being all homemade, made from scratch. Lots of pie options and even jarred jams and butters as well- easy parking and accessible Like a mini farmers market in one spot. I recommend a visit and get some apple cider!!

The products are great but the staff are not very nice most of the time…read more It's fall and stopped by to get some apple donuts and apple fritters which are consistently good. Also decided to get a apple cider slush. So yum! Will still return even though the staff would be a reason not to.

Best produce stand around. Great people to deal with,…read moreconscientious, generous and honest. prices are reasonable. They carry more than just produce such as artisan sourdough, freshly canned items from Lou Lou's Country Delights, Easy Peasy Pantry items, Kountry Kottage soaps and wax melts, Smoky Mountain sweets freeze dried candies, old fashioned candies. their produce is always beautiful and the store is clean smelling. if you are in town go visit. you won't be sorry.

Abundance of veggies and fruits. Friendly service and the local meats is a big deal with meread more

The kind of market every small town needs. This place is so charming...packed with locally made…read moregoodies such as candles, snacks, frozen take and bake items, natural/holistic remedies, and a ton of gorgeous plants! We found everything needed for a great charcuterie platter, plus had some soup, wine, and local handmade soda for a little dine in snack. The soup was great (vegan Brunswick stew I believe) and customer service was superb. It was fun to see the neighborhood regulars pop in and out on a blissful snow day.

Neat little shop that sells a bit of everything from cheeses, sweets and fudge.read more

This is a treasure trove of local food goodness! We bought oven roasted tomato jam for Christmas…read moregifts. And, I got a scone kit for Christmas morning - for myself. They make these right here in their waynesville shop. We first learned of this local Waynesville producer while shopping at Yonder Market in Franklin! They make all kinds of jams. Pickled okra, cucumbers, and more! They have items from Asheville such as Lusty Monk mustard! This is definitely a super shop!!

From the owner: Our passion is handcrafting exceptional seasonally produced Jams, Pickles and Artisan Foods. We…read morepreserve and share the traditions that have inspired us with the creation of each of our products. Each recipe is prepared with utmost care in small batches from local, seasonal and all natural ingredients to ensure the height of freshness and flavor. We support responsible stewardship and local, sustainable agriculture in the Western Carolina region.

It's Waynesville so there are fewer farmers - you can't be too harsh because it ain't no Ashville,…read morebut still a quaint market. You'll leave away with lots of goodies! My mom snagged some delicious veggies including stripped squash, beets, curly Kale, spring onions, cucumbers, flowers, etc. We even got GF and Vegan desserts. It was worth the price in the end and don't forget to treat yourself every once I'm a while. :) Other farmers included a seafood tent that was serving up a variety of fish & shellfish as well as a selection of meats, eggs, native plants, honey, etc. It's a small assortment of mighty fine farmers - thanks for showing up! :)

A nice local market (all of the products are from Haywood county or one of the adjacent counties)…read more Depending on the time of growing season you will find a variety of vegetables, fruits, meats, eggs, honey, dairy products, and crafts. Occasional live music and lots of dog walkers also add to the local vibe. The Saturday market it usually busier than the Wednesday market, but some vendors only show on Wednesday and some only on Saturday. Everyone is real friendly and welcome questions.

Note: as of this writing, the place is hidden from sight by substantial construction that has…read moreclosed off the adjoining roads. Apparently there is some back way of getting there, but I just drove to the nearby park (quite pleasant) and walked over, and found them still open. The building looks like a factory from the outside, but has a well-manicured storefront that offers their soda selection plus some other specialties like candy. There is soap with their soda flavors; not sure I'm sold on that. I was pleased that they had several cardboard carriers and you could build your own 4-, 6-, or 12-pack of sodas. I tried one of their flavors at an Asheville restaurant, which is only half an hour a way (this area feels farther out than that). Apparently flavors rotate. I'm not judging every flavor they have, but from what I experienced this was a quality place if you want the occasional sugary indulgence. It seemed they were talking with local fruit suppliers in the factory section while I was there, which speaks to the sort of fresh and local taste you can expect.

I just got into Waynesville today and the soda jerk shop was one of the first places I went. I love…read morethese hand crafted sodas and have never experienced anything like this anywhere else. Flavors like blackberry serrano anf strawberry rhubarb make this place stand out as a place I want to make sure I visit. Often when I'm in WNC, I want beer to go with my meals but today I knew I was taking it easy on the alcohol consumption and WSJ was just the perfect replacement to go with my BBQ brisket I was about to take down. My interactions with the staff were great. They told me about the current flavors and what was coming up next and it was a pretty fast in and out visit today because I was ready to get these cold sodas back to my rental house to have with my lunch. Here are a few things I wish were different. Of course I wish the price was a little lower but this is what you get when you are using all of this fruit and being so particular about your product. It isn't overpriced. I have been drinking these sodas for about 4 years now and I haven't really seen any new flavors in that time. Maybe because I'm in Waynesville around the same time each year I'm getting the same flavors? Also, I wish it was a little easier to find, like maybe in the local Ingles store? Other than those few things, I love it! I'm glad to have gotten a six pack today and I look forward to having more! My favorite flavor is strawberry rhubarb!

A group of ladies and myself visited this business on a recommendation of the locals in the area…read more It is highly recommended by many! However, it's hard to figure out, bast on the personal service we received. I was with a group of 5 ladies on vacation. One of the ladies was looking SPECIFICALLY for a hot apple turnover. When she got to the counter she was VERY RUDELY informed her they were out. When asked how long it would be for the next batch was made, she was rudely told 'I don't know. We have a to-go order before you. I don't know what they're doing on the other side in the bakery.' My friend even offered to go ask herself. The employee rudely answered 'they're just gonna tell you the same thing over there,' while leaning on the counter with her head in her hand. We all made it thru the line after my friend was forced to order something other than what she wanted (all the way from Florida) only to be rung up by someone wearing a shirt that read 'I DON'T GIVE A RAT'S ASS.' Was not at all a good ordering experience after waiting 25-30 mins in line for something we weren't able to purchase by employees who couldn't care less! On the flip side, the items we did purchase were delicious. Word of mouth can make or break a business so Barber Orchard should think twice about who they have representing their fruit stand to face-to-face to customers!

Great independent vitamin nutrition shop. Very helpful staff. Always shop local if you can!read more

From the owner: In a world brimming with promises of better health, it's become increasingly difficult to know what…read moreworks and what doesn't. Don't get overwhelmed -- get to Mt. Man Nutrition. At our store in Waynesville Plaza, you'll find a knowledgeable staff capable of helping you find the restorative products you need. We're committed to getting to know you and your specific situation so you always leave with a personalized solution. Healthy living doesn't have to be challenging or expensive. We're proving that every day with thoughtfully selected and responsibly sourced products, all at an affordable price.

This was a wonderful local seafood and grocery store that is now permanently closed when owner…read moreretired. Everyone here misses Sentell's a lot!

So happy to have a seafood distributor in our neighborhood. They do a wonderful job of bringing the…read moresea to the mountains! Thank you!

Beautiful local meats and cheeses plus a nice selection of prepared foods. Beer and wine, too. Try…read morethe hot smoked salmon or trout. They're addictive. The pickled shrimp are awesome. As are the house smoked cheeses.