I had the patty melt and my son ordered the bacon cheeseburger, both with crinkle fries, and…read moreeverything was excellent. The patty melt was grilled perfectly with great flavor and melted cheese, and my son said the bacon cheeseburger was one of the best he's had--juicy with crispy bacon and a soft bun. The crinkle fries were hot and perfectly crispy. The prices were very fair, and the service was genuinely friendly. Great food, great value, and a welcoming atmosphere. We'll definitely be back.

Went for breakfast with 3 hungry boys coming home from camp. They all rated "five stars"…read moreWill definitely visit again.

If you're in Helen, GA, do NOT miss Dottie's Kitchen! The cat head chicken biscuit is hands-down…read morethe best I've ever had -- perfectly cooked, flavorful, and absolutely unforgettable. Beyond the food, the customer service is exceptional. The staff truly goes above and beyond, and you can tell they take pride in every detail, from the presentation to the overall experience. This place is a must-stop if you're anywhere near Helen. We'll definitely be back!

This place gets very busy during the busy season. It's family owned and run, and they have a few…read morebreakfast options to satisfy everyone, but it is a limited menu. The main menu item is their cat head biscuit, which is a larger biscuit. There are other items as well - pancakes, French toast, hash brown - and it's slightly cafeteria style. I do wish there were options for omelettes, fresh fruit, or some veggie options, but my family enjoyed it. The line moves quick, if there is one, but it's helpful to know what you want when you get to the front. Staff if super kind and there's parking available.

The activities guy at Unicoi recommended. Supposed to have burgers. Their Buddha burger with red…read morepepper jelly won an award--made it on best 33 Georgia diner list. So we had to have the Buddha burgers-- all 3 said it was awesome, came with great potatoes. I had the veggie sub--hoochie mama--delicious bread, delicious melty cheese, so yummy. And the potato salad and cucumber salad were great. We shared the homemade tres leches-- it was fantastic!! We are coming back for breakfast! Place is neat as a pin, awesome service and food came out quickly. We opted to eat outside. Did breakfast and it was fab. Found out during breakfast there are professionally trained chefs in the kitchen. Hubby said that was the best burrito he ever had.

Comfort food at its finest!…read more Biscuits & gravy, cold brew French toast & a breakfast burrito had my husband and I full all day! Cool little spot on the creek. Not impressed with service - not the friendliest, but 4 stars for the creekside location & the food.

This was such a great find. I have eaten here many times and it has always been super delicious…read moreand we love the atmosphere.

We stopped here this afternoon just because of the ambience of the outside dining space. It was too…read morehot for my wife so we sat inside next to the window. The staff was quick and very pleasant we ordered a Rueben, Philly Cheese and fries. Both sandwiches were very tasty and the fries were cooked right and still piping hot when brought to the table. We will definitely eat there again in.

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!

The breakfast meals are delicious and fulfilling. The servers are very polite and are always…read moreaccessible. It is a great log home style building with wonderful mountain & moonshine decor.

If you've spent more than five minutes eating your way through Alpine Helen GA, you already know…read morethe truth: finding genuinely good, made-from-scratch food here feels like a competitive sport--and most places are losing. Campfire Restaurant isn't just winning... it's playing a completely different game. I've been here since day one, watching owner Matt and his crew build this place with intention and pride. This isn't a "let's open and see what happens" spot--this is passion, detail, and respect for doing food right. In a town where "authentic" can mean reheated and overpriced, Campfire stands out like a perfectly cooked ribeye in a sea of mediocrity. The vibe hits immediately--rustic North Georgia lodge meets modern comfort. Wood, textures, that Smoky Mountains ambiance. Indoor dining is cozy, outdoor dining under Edison lights is where the magic lives. It's date night, family dinner, or "I survived today" energy all in one place. Locals recommend this place for a reason--and locals don't hype things lightly. Now the food. Everything is made in-house--real Southern food, comfort food, and American food with flavor and consistency. The Southwest Gunpowder Nachos? Legendary. Handmade chips, massive portions--get steak and extra corn. It's two meals unless you're me. Best value in Helen. The smash burger is easily one of the best in Georgia--juicy, consistent, unforgettable. Fried chicken is solid, but locals will tell you: get the chicken tenders. Ribeye is tender, juicy, and always recommended. Mac and cheese? Creamy, different--but I'll admit I'm biased because mine is elite. Still worth trying. And the s'mores dessert--if you don't have room, make room. It's rich, indulgent, and perfect for date night or birthdays. Service has that "Cheers" feel--friendly, consistent, no judgment if you roll in looking like life just happened. They remember you, take care of you, and that matters. Parking is easy in the Alpine village shopping center. Seating is quick if you're smart about timing (don't be silly). Live music adds to the vibe without overpowering it. Prices are reasonable (rare for Helen), portions are big, and quality stays consistent--that trifecta is everything. This is a bucket list, must visit, locals favorite, top rated spot in Alpine Helen GA. Whether it's Oktoberfest, a Smoky Mountains trip, or just a Friday night--this is where you go when you want food that actually delivers. And honestly? In this town... that says everything. #facts REASONS TO VISIT: 1. Must visit, bucket list restaurant in Alpine Helen GA 2. Locals favorite, top rated, best in North Georgia 3. From-scratch Southern food, comfort food, American food 4. Southwest Gunpowder Nachos (huge portions, local favorite) 5. Smash burger (one of the best in Georgia) 6. Ribeye steak (tender, juicy, highly recommended) 7. Fried chicken + local-favorite chicken tenders 8. S'mores dessert (perfect for date night & celebrations) 9. Indoor dining + outdoor dining patio ambiance 10. Live music, Smoky Mountains vibe 11. Friendly service, "Cheers"-style experience 12. Reasonable pricing + generous portions 13. Quick seating (if you time it right) 14. Great for families, groups, date nights 15. Ample parking in Alpine village shopping center

We got there about 8:15 and were seated quickly. I knew I was going to order the ribeye, and my…read morewife ordered the chicken Alfredo. When a server set the steak on the table shortly after, I asked for 57 sauce, as I'm a sauce guy. When the server brought it back he told me to try a bite without sauce as their steaks are well seasoned. Boy was he right! The gunpowder seasoning along with the clarified butter really enhanced the flavor of the ribeye. My wife gave me a bite of her chicken Alfredo and it was well seasoned too. Nice balance of garlic. The sides are the reason for a the 4 star review, though if judged by the steak alone, it would easily be a 5 star review. I ordered the loaded mashed potatoes, and they were topped with cheese and bacon. The potatoes needed seasoning. Mostly salt, pepper, and butter. The same could be said of the Mac and cheese. Our server was amazing. He had a great personality, and made sure we had a good meal The restaurant was clean.

Great bbq in Helen!…read more After getting out the river we decided to stop by for lunch since they're located right across the street from Cool Rivers. We honestly had very low expectations with Helen being such a touristy town but we were def in for a treat! The staff and even locals were super sweet and friendly. My husband can make friends everywhere but one of the locals was just extra friendly this visit and made us feel very welcomed. I forget what the special was this day but we got a little of everything plus the special. They also have mini melts for the kiddos. Y'all when I say EVERYTHING was good, everything was VERY GOOD. Maybe because we had low expectations, or we were hungry, or we were influenced by the friendliness, but we were extremely surprised. Everything was seasoned well, bbq'd well, cooked well. I don't normally order chicken because of the high percentage it will be dry, but i did and the chicken was divineee. Crispy smoky skin and juicy tender meat. Very well done. Ribs, amazing. If I had to complain about anything it would be the brisket. We ordered our brisket sliced though it came sliced/shredded and could have used a little more smoke. Though still very tasty. Upon walking out the ladies up front asked how our meal was and my husband told them it was "actually good". Poor verbiage on his part, APOLOGIES!, but our expectations were so low and Flying Pig just blew us out of the park we had no words. Our whole experience was great and we would not hesitate to stop by, or recommend, the next time we are in town.

After leaving Cool River tubing, we needed some food to hold us over on the trip back to Atlanta…read more This place had ample free parking. Customer service was very friendly, helpful, and professional. The menu had lots of variety and many sides to choose from. We ordered and split the rib plate with two sides: collard greens and potato salad. While the collard greens had good texture and flavor, I added the Tangy bbq sauce which was heavily based in vinegar. The potato salad was okay. The lady who helped us with our order was very excited about everything on the menu: however, we didn't like blackberry cobbler. The brownies were more like dried muffins but came out the microwave perfect. The ribs were falling off the bone and the sweet BBQ complemented them perfectly. The blackberry daiquiris were tasty and strong. The outside bar area was covered and comfortable. It wasn't too loud. There were several TVs and country music was playing.

The food is good but not many choices on the menu. Burger and wings are good. Soups I have had at…read morelunch have been amazing. Just hope for more creative choices.

Food was great, had the Flying Dutchman Burger, which has no bun. Fries were solid. Service was…read moregreat, were seated by the host, who was our waiter. Kevin was great, very attentive of our table, with refilling drinks without asking. Provided the table with condiments ahead of our meals being delivered. Vibes were good, went during lunch. It was chill afternoon.