I've only had the cheeseburgers here but that is because I think they are amazingly tasty!! You can…read moretell from the clientele there are lots of local regulars. A 30 minute trip for me but I've done it several times for a great burger!

Engle's is a staple in the community, plus their food is pretty good. My favorite is the hamburger…read moresteak dinner with fries - yum. Nice peaceful inside without the fuss. Give them a try!

Food is great, coffee is AMAZING! And it is a nice, calm little shop. Definitely worth the stop.read more

Food and service are always great! I love stopping in whenever I'm in the area. Perfect spot to…read morerelax and enjoy a book, good conversation, or just the atmosphere.

Yes, a 4 star country kitchen with an extensive menu and two delightful women who run the place…read more The hours very by the day if the week. The serve breakfast, lunch, and dinner depending on the day. It's a little disconcerting when you pull up to my the entrance and slightly more as you step in the dining room. But the place, though worn, is spotlessly clean. The food that they prepare is all scratch made to order. So don't be impatient it's well worth the wait. My wife had corn dogs and fries. The corn dogs had a wonderful crunchy cornmeal crust that reminded me of my childhood (I'm pushing 70). I had the patty melt that had a very tasty yet unknown cheese that was so melty that I loved the sandwich. This place is a little out of the way but if you are anywhere near Johnson City it's worth the effort.

Just had breakfast here for the first time this morning. I had the biscuit and gravy with bacon,…read morescrambled eggs and added a side of cheddar rounds. My husband had the pancakes. The pancakes were just ok.... They made the batter as we ordered it so it didn't have time to absorb the flour so it wasn't all that good. He said he would try a burrito next time. I loved my biscuits and gravy. The gravy was a darker color but the sausage was so flavorful and it was light in pepper which I like because I don't like pepper. The biscuit was a really great size and fluffy. The bacon is not thick cut but still Crispy and good, eggs were cooked nicely. Now on to the cheddar rounds..... I try these all over but these are the absolute closest you will get to the Pals version. They were lacking the season salt which would have made them taste like Pals. Over all I was very happy and will definitely be back!!! Also the prices were good (pic of menu (included)

This was only the second time we've been to The local, but it's because the first experience with…read morethe service & amazing food was so amazing that we had to make the drive back! I ordered the shrimp & grits and it's been all I thought about since the first time I had it! The flavors blend beautifully and the grits are amazing! My daughter got their Stuffed French Toast (peaches & cream) with fresh fruit! Looked fantastic! We love the outdoor seating which allows us to bring the dog, but the indoor ambiance is wonderful! Highly recommend if you're in the area! We can't wait to go back!

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!!!

Chestnut is centrally located and was convenient to our hotel. The Aloft Downtown recommended…read moredining here. We tried to come for dinner but they were on a wait. Instead, we opted to come back the next day for lunch. Our waitress, Danielle, was friendly and made a great old fashioned for my dad. The dining room was busy for lunch but comfortable. Great coloring provided for kids too!

I was in town for a massive gathering of beer nerds for the homebrewers convention and needed a…read moresolid breakfast to reset my system after days of heavy tasting. I found Chestnut on Yelp and decided to wander in. The space has this elevated modern rustic vibe with a southern twist and a little bit of sass. They even sell shirts that say neither hoity nor toity, which cracked me up. Honestly, the atmosphere was great, but our waitress was the real star. She was absolutely phenomenal and looked after us perfectly. My palate was pretty fried, so I started with a Bloody Mary to wake up. Truth be told, it was just okay. The house mix had an odd flavor that nobody at the table could quite identify, and it seriously lacked spice. It was just kinda bland. I noticed a bottle of Firewalker hot sauce on the table, and splashing that in helped a little bit. After that, I transitioned to a mimosa. You really cannot mess up a mimosa too much, and it was a solid, reliable second drink. For the main event, I ordered the southern chicken and waffles. This came with a fried chicken breast sitting on golden malted waffles, smothered in sausage gravy, and drizzled with chipotle honey. It was a really great dish. The kitchen did a solid job with the fry on the chicken, and the gravy had a nice flavor. It leaned a little on the sweet side because of the honey, but it was not totally overdone. The real sleeper hit of the morning, though, was the side of cheesy grits. Those grits were absolute heaven. They were incredibly creamy and perfectly seasoned. If you go, you have to order them. Chestnut is in a great location, and despite the weak Bloody Mary, it was a stellar visit.

Stayed in Johnson City for one night in the midst of a hiking weekend and stumbled upon truly one…read moreof the most amazing restaurants I've ever been to! The vibe, the food, the service - all of it was perfection. Kudos to the chefs, I'm beyond impressed with the Appalachia flair in each dish but also THE FLAVORS and mixing other ethnic cuisine with the local goods. A true farm to table with a flair! DO NOT SKIP the hand pie, I don't care what it contains as it changes daily. Try everything and go hungry! I'm still thinking about that meal and trying to decide if it's crazy to drive all the way back to Johnson City from Nashville just to eat there again soon. Iris, you are a gem and thank you for taking care of us. I will be back!! Also, apologies I took hardly any photos. It was too difficult not to devour the dishes right away.

Timber! blew us away! The customer service was top tier, the ambience and atmosphere were so cool…read moreand cozy, and the food was out of this world! We were recommended to try the Trout Dip, the Burger, and the S'mores dessert and they all exceeded our expectations! We were celebrating our engagement and the staff made us feel so celebrated and appreciated. We will definitely be returning soon!

This restaurant uses all local ingredients and has a huge menu to show the variety that the local…read morefarmers can provide. I really liked the banana pudding that they had. It wasn't too sweet and you could tell that it was made with love. All of the food was delicious and the building itself was cool with little nooks to sit outside or be inside as well.

There's something about our favorite unassuming gem in Asheville--HomeGrown--that just gets us. The…read morebuttermilk chicken breast smothered in mushroom gravy, the sesame greens that somehow taste both familiar and new... a little piece of the South with a twist. And honestly? Sometimes it all tastes better eaten in the car, seat warmers on, sharing bites with my best friend.

I wasn't ready for the extremely good level of service and food quality I received…read more Upon arrival we were met with some amazing staff and incredible service from assisting us with storing our gear and making us comfortable.(just above and beyond today standards) The menu was different in a good way and once explained by our great server it was easy to understand and order. I ordered the Chicken Parmesan. It was perfect. It was served over potato which initially I thought was odd but they were some of the best mashed style potatoes I've ever had. ( I couldn't figure what they put in them). The sauce was homemade by using Heirloom tomatoes so it gave it a unique flavor and color that was very enjoyable. Over all this was a great experience and we look forward to going back again soon. What a great vision by the new owners

I wouldn't normally leave a review like this, but with the prices they are charging, honestly, I…read morefeel like the food we were served was not acceptable. It started out with my glass of wine, which was $18 and looked to be about a 4 ounce pour. The focaccia appetizer was very good. We sat there waiting for a good 30 minutes, excited to eat. My son ordered a burger and fries. The burger was OK, but the french fries were cooked so much that they were hollow inside. They were really bad. My husband and I split the pasta special and it was honestly terrible. It tasted like Campbell's tomato soup, and there was a very small amount of ground sausage in it. My other son got the mushroom papardelle. The mushrooms were good, the pasta seemed house made but was overall not very tasty and it was stuck together. The sauce was ok. On the plus side, the atmosphere was beautiful. very cozy and inviting. The waitress was very nice. If the food and portions could be caught up with the atmosphere, this place would be a winner for sure, but they've got a ways to go in my opinion. We don't mind paying for good food but this was not it.