My girlfriends and I were downtown last week for dinner talking about some of our favorite places…read moreto visit in the area. I mentioned how difficult it was to find a breakfast place that did not have a wait on the weekends. A lovely couple next to us introduced themselves as they were leaving the restaurant as Bill and Susan and recommended we visit the Third Day Market kitchen and bakery on Saturday morning. They spoke so highly of the place we asked if they owned it and they replied no, but that they were lucky enough to work there. We decided to follow thier advice and had breakfast. We enjoyed three different breakfast bowls and one of us chose an early lunch of turkey and avocado sandwich with the soup of the day, roasted red pepper. All meals were delicious and the service was lovely; from the girls behind the counter to our new friend Bill who was in the kitchen and brought us our order when we sat outside. The market outside of town is under some improvements that we can't wait to see when completed, and our visit was so nice we returned that afternoon to have ice cream that is brought down from the Amish in PA. The whole experience was quaint, delicious, and super friendly. We can't wait to go back!

So happy we found this place, we stopped here on the way to the Christmas tree farm with the…read morefamily. I got the Ruben and omg it was one of the best Ruben's I've ever had, I loved it so much. It was very reasonably priced and a good portion. Would definitely add this to the yearly tradition!

I bought a tomato pie today from here and it was AMAZING! The crust was the best crust I've ever…read moretasted. Flaky and melted like and tasted like butter! Filled with tomatoes and cheese. I will be back to try all the things.

This is the best bakery I have been to yet, the pastries, bread, and wraps were made perfectly. The…read moredrinks and meats they sold in the fridge were high quality as well. The prices were great for what amazing food they were offering. Never mind the amazing customer service. They have an awesome selection of home made merchandise, I would tell anyone near by to please come by here and show support. They said they do square dancing every other Friday night! I will be coming by here anytime I am near Boone, I wish I could give them more than 5 stars.

Before driving to experience Greenhouse Crafts, beware that the times posted on their website are…read morenot accurate. My daughter, grandson and I drove from Linville to Greenhouse Crafts Shop only to be told it was closed Sunday at 1:00 instead of the 3:30 we read on the internet. There was another couple who expressed the same disappointment and also had driven miles to the Shop. We decided it is best to call before starting to drive to make sure the Shop is open.

Our granddaughter says Greenhouse Crafts is her favorite store when she comes to visit, and I…read moreagree. Owned and run by the multi-talented Joanie (the artist) and Michael (the musician) Bell, Greenhouse is filled with unique, beautiful, and fun gifts. There's also a great selection of cards and jams and jellies. Open every day from mid-April through Christmas Eve, Greenhouse is a wonderful shop. If you're lucky, you might hear Michael playing the dulcimer.

My family and I stopped into Take Heart last month during our first visit to Blowing Rock. My…read more6-year-old daughter had been looking for a heart-shaped locket after losing one from her grandparents. She finally found what she was looking for at Take Heart! She immediately went to the counter so we could purchase it. The women there were so kind with her, asking about her purchase and her name. They were so touched by her story that they decided to gift it to her for Christmas! We were shocked! We were in the store for a brief amount of time, but that visit will leave a long-lasting impression on her and us. Thank you to "the purple shop" for creating such a wonderful Christmas memory for our family!

This is THE STORE I look forward to visiting each time I visit Blowing Rock NC. It is my favorite…read morestore in fact. From the moment I walk in I feel welcomed. The scents, the positive and uplifting music playing over the speakers, the friendly welcome from the staff, and all the beautiful items in the store, feel like home to me. The owner Sherri is the icing on the cake, her smile is pure comfort. She is always happy to help me pick out something special. Her Joy is contagious, and sincere. There are so many beautiful items in the store. Each time I go I find a little gift for a friend, a family member, and usually one for myself, and I leave with a smile on my face. Take Heart is a lovely little gem of a store. I cannot wait to return.

This store is an absolute treasure! Located a short couple of miles north of Statesville, it's hard…read moreto describe exactly what it is. It's a gift shop with locally made and sourced goods, from stickers to jewelry, to cups, clothing, etc. It's an antique store with two smallish rooms in back just stuffed full of antique bric-a-brac. It's a "grocery" store with coolers/freezers containing locally made foods, dairy, eggs, etc. they have a local bakery delivering bread on Fridays and a local dessert Baker bringing cakes etc. They even have an ice cream shop! There's a large wall with jams, jellies and pickles off every variety. At certain times, they have a mini produce market outside. (It pays to watch their social media account.) Of course, the people who work here are super nice and helpful. The prices are, on average, very reasonable. If the parking lot looks full, drive around to the back for more. I highly recommend Southern Charmers for many things. You need to check it out!

Friendly and helpful, full of affordable locally sources staples for the fridge and pantry (and…read moreawesome bread!) as well as wonderful gift items, decor, and locally made crafts & jewelry. There really is something for everyone here, it's a fantastic community resource and one of our favorite places.

This family business is in a former Piiggly Wiggly. Cute and…read morecozy run by three sisters, thus the name. Cloth napkins and eclectic tables welcome you. The food is great, we missed the famous biscuits because they had run out for the day. Prices are unbelievably low prices for breakfast. Fresh fruit included with each entree. It also houses clothing and specialty gifts throughout the restaurant. If you are in the Marion area this is a .must place to checkout in the downtown area.

This spot was pretty good overall. The idea of Mac and cheese soup was probably one of the most…read moreunique approaches I've seen in a while. I liked the sweet tea and egg salad sandwich and the prices were quite reasonable. The service and ambiance were nice and felt very local and community based. Very cute spot - wish I had had more time to shop around.

great antique store with thousands of sometimes unique items. the store owner and help are pleasant…read moreto deal with. prices are generally affordable and reasonable.

This antiques place is in Trade, NC - part of the Pisgah National Forest. There are roughly 6 car…read morespots up front and the lazy guy at the front desk did not even make an effort to say 'hello!'. This is a large indoor collection of old tools, signs, duplicate magazines, fudge, furniture and carpets. Locked items are in small glass vitrines, which do not allow you to even look at anything. No greeting. No A/C. There was 1 couple browsing in the whole shop! Rebel review: 4 star overpriced, but big

Decorated our entire vacation home in the mountains from this store. Spent hours walking around and…read morehave been back several times for more. Great quality and great selections.

Really enjoyed my experience here. We went to look at items for our new house. The outdoor store…read more(across the street) was too expensive. The inside store was a whole other experience. I really liked the decor. We picked a few items. But the best thing was the service. There was an end table that I just loved. I wanted two to put in our bedroom. With lots of back and forth (looking in the warehouse and calling the Boone store) we eventually found two. So glad they were able to find them! The customer service was just great! Thank you!