Staff was great and friendly. Cake came out beautifully. Taste, not sure good. It tasted like it…read morehad been made way in advance. (I could be wrong) But was not tasty at all. Maybe a different flavoring next time, and I probably won't book that much in advance. But design? They killed it. It was $200 also

I can't say enough good things about the cake we ordered from the Bakin Bishop. She put together…read moreeverything I visualized and made it even better. Don't pass up the best cake in the Knoxville/Pigeon Forge area.

Dancing Bean is our favorite coffee shop when we're in Townsend! They are usually busy, so try to…read moreget there early to grab the best pastries. Every month, theirs a creative drink menu that's themed towards the season - they are usually how I order. The staff are polite and friendly...if you want a custom drink, they are happy to assist!

Dancing Bean remains our must stop coffee place when heading up to the mountains. Love the friendly…read moreservice here, and the cozy ambiance. It wasn't yet cold enough to have the fire going, but I'm sure in a few more weeks, it'll be nice and toasty in there. My go to order is always their house coffee with the lavender syrup and my better half gets the iced chai. He says it's his favorite chai in all of Tennessee!! They always have a drinks specials board and some yummy baked goods in their case (muffins, danishes, and scones). I also love their little gifts that you can buy for home, such as the glazed coffee cups. Other perks, include a filtered water station and a plant swap station. This place is just my favorite for coffee--if you haven't been, you're truly missing out.

The G and I had a decent breakfast here. It was fresh and quick. Nothing fancy, pretty basic…read more You'll be overdressed in shorts, t-shirt and flip flops. Grab an udder and give it a squeeze. Its perfectly natural You'll see what I mean when it comes time to top your entrée. Plenty of shopping awaits after your meal. Quick Tip: There are a number of tables available. Try sharing one with other tourists. It's fun to hear their stories.

Pancakes are excellent. Having maple syrup available would have made the pancakes even better…read more Sausage patties were good. Having a local source of meats would have made the dining experience even better. The dining room had the right touch of country. The ordering process is efficient with orders taken at the counter and food is delivered to your table. Customers are expected to bus their tables to disposals near the entry way, not unlike a fast food establishment. Like almost all establishment today, A tipping screen is built into the payment process. My tipping rule is - If I have to stand at a counter to order, I do not tip.

What a precious bakery. We stopped by and had to give it a try. We took home an eclair and a couple…read morecupcakes. The lady working the front was so sweet and even had her baby in a carrier attached to her. It was the sweetest thing to see.

Great products! Great staff! Small store, big personality! I really like the key lime pie, and the…read moremacaroons. They have sugar free options, my dad liked the sugar free apple pie better than Barbers which is high praise.

Had the most beautiful cake made for my daughter's graduation from UT. It was delicious! Best cake…read moreever. Everyone loved it!

I just recently placed an order for cheesecake for a birthday. Having been to this business before,…read moreand it being a bakery, I would have assumed the cheesecake was made in house. Unfortunately, the cheesecake was store bought and cost nearly $8 a slice. I would love for this area to have more businesses, but I will not be returning Heidi's any time soon. Very disappointing.

Yes there's a wait. It moved at a fine pace and the weather was quite breezy so we didn't really…read moremind. Everyone in line was chatting or observing and it just comes with the territory. More importantly, it's totally worth it. We got a box of goodies and they were all fantastic. You can taste the quality of the products they use. You can taste the butter. It's just lovely. My husband also really liked his latte. We sat inside and ate some of our goodies. We took the rest home for my mum for Mother's Day. My family loved them, too. Nice space. We also bought some whole wheat flour as a gift while there. Will absolutely go back when I'm in the area.

I stopped here to grab some treats on my way out of Knoxville. This bakery/cafe is absolutely…read moreadorable inside - bright, spacious, welcoming - and has some limited outdoor seating too. If I'd had more time, I would have loved hanging out here for a while. I only managed to get here about 45 minutes to close, so their selection was understandably if somewhat disappointingly quite picked over. I wound up with a cranberry oat scone and a blueberry and raspberry hand tart. The employee was very pleasant and warm. I appreciated her eagerness to help and positive attitude despite my late arrival. The baked goods sadly didn't really live up to my expectations. The cranberry oat scone was the much better of the two; it was pleasantly sweet and had the proper scone texture and only a little dry. Unfortunately, the hand tart had several edges that I discovered later had been burnt. This impacted the flavor of the whole item and sadly diminished it greatly. The fruit filling was tasty at least, though I didn't get much raspberry from it -- mostly blueberry. I'd be down to try again in the future, just would come earlier in the day when the selection is a bit larger and the products available are a bit more "choice," let's say. I appreciated the kind service and lovely vibes!

Wow wow wow! I loved everything about this place! You walk in expecting a very different…read moreexperience, the line is long..... WAIT in it!! Some items sell out..... PICK something else anything else because it is all delicious! So much so that they made a mistake and gave me the veggie quiche instead of the bacon cheddar I took a bite, knew it was wrong but kept eating because it was so good! We had the brunchable with bacon in a croissant, the bear claw with ham and cheese, both quiches, the cookies, the lemon blueberry croissant and the raspberry cheese danish!!! Worth the walk, worth the wait, the place is friendly, people are kind, no one rushes you, and the food is so yummy! I will absolutely be back again!

Great sticky bun with a lil warm cream cheese frosting soooo good very cinnamonnnnnyyyy and that…read morewarm frosting added the perfect taste for me i had my first matcha and the sweet girl running the registered fixed me right up / i call that awesome customer service my family has enlightened me about this bakery NOW I Know !!!i hope i get to come back some day‍

Some attractions sell an experience…read more Some sell a product. The Apple Barn Cider Mill somehow manages to do both. What started as a simple stop turned into one of the more enjoyable experiences of our trip. The star of the visit was our guide, who took us on a cider journey through the various flavors and offerings. She was friendly, knowledgeable, patient, and genuinely seemed to enjoy what she was doing. She answered questions, explained the differences between the ciders, and made the tasting experience fun instead of feeling like a sales pitch. And since there's a chance she might somehow see this review: Happy 40th Birthday! Sorry I forgot your name, but your hospitality certainly wasn't forgettable. Now let's talk about the cider. Excellent. There was a large variety of flavors available to sample, making it easy to compare styles and find a favorite. Whether you're new to cider or consider yourself a seasoned enthusiast, there's enough variety here to keep things interesting. After sampling our way through the lineup, we wound up purchasing a glass of the original apple cider and enjoyed it outside. And honestly, that's where the experience really came together. Sitting outside with a fresh cider in hand, playing cornhole and Jenga, enjoying the atmosphere, and slowing down for a little while made for a genuinely relaxing afternoon. No rushing. No crowds pushing you along. Just good cider and good company. We also picked up a growler to bring back to the hotel because one thing became very clear during the tasting process: leaving empty-handed would have been a mistake. The Apple Barn Cider Mill does a great job creating an experience that's welcoming, fun, and memorable without feeling overly commercialized. Great cider. Great staff. Great atmosphere. Five stars. And judging by the growler currently waiting back at the hotel, I'm already looking forward to my next visit.

We have been visiting every year since 1980, and always have a Grande Time…read more Travel Tip: try to avoid if tourist buses are present. The Apple Barn & Cider Mill is a great preview for surrounding shops. Must visit.