I was disappointed with Elvira's. It's a cute place with a great location. The menu is mostly sandwiches and burgers. I do not get the design your own salad concept. 1.75 to add an item? I'd prefer to see some salads created by the chef. My largest issue was with the owner/manager. We were seated in the kitchen. Well kinda, it was next to the front door, a door to the porch which kept slamming, a few feet from a fridge which the servers kept going into and the kitchen. It was noisy and smelled like a kitchen. When I asked to move because we did not want to sit in the kitchen because it was noisy, I was told by this owner/manager that this was there "private office". I said I did not want to sit in the office and had to insist we be moved. She had attitude. I got a Ruben sandwich. A sandwich I've had in many places including The famous Carnegie Deli. However here at Elvira's it was 2 slices of corned beef and a lot of cheese. The bread was soggy and it was flavorless other than the cheese flavor which overpowered the sandwich. It was a cheese sandwich and not a Rubin. Sadly the server forgot our child's drink and she had it as a desert. On the way out the owner/manager asked how it was. I said "OK". If you have nothing good to say say nothing. Well she entered into a sarcastic rant of "well you have a good day sir" and "I'm glad you enjoyed your meal". It was the sarcastic tone that had me thrown off. The my food was not great, but the sarcasm of the owner/manager ruined it. ADVOID ELVIRA's. My 2 cents well $50 with tip for 3 sandwiches and a kids meal. read more

Don't miss this place!# we were at my husband's favorite store in Townsend - Jeepism, and always go there for lunch. Today, I had the "Grown Up Grilled Cheese", and my husband had the Philly Cheese steak. Both awesome. Met a couple at the next table from out of state who were raving about the bacon. We ended up giving them directions to Benton's Bacon on Madisonville and introducing them to Elvira-she owner of the resturant. Don't miss this place. Lois Watkins, Knoxville read more

This place is a gem! The food is so good and fresh. I highly recommend the build your own salad! My boys said the burgers are great. My husband loved the chicken tenders and said the honey mustard dressing was some of the best he's had. Their pies are good too. Friendly, fast service. read more

Our unfortunately last day breakfast at Elvira's was honestly one of the best dining experiences we had on our entire recent trip up to Columbus, OH and back down to the Smoky Mnt National Park area. I REALLY wish we had discovered them early in our stay at a cabin in the Pigeon Forge area. I was kind of shocked with the lowest common denominator crap that defined dining in the tourist parts of the area. Elvira's is the real deal. They are serving real, fresh made high quality food in a delightful valley setting. Service was friendly, quick and professional. Every bit of our breakfast was delicious and they have so many classic and unique options. I got country ham and eggs - a nice portion and very good quality - with their amazing hash brown cheesy yummy casserole. My wife actually got some kind of lunch salad that was also fresh and delicious. I guarantee for breakfast/brunch/lunch you'll find something that appeals and satisfies. If you're staying anywhere in the PForge/Gatlinburg area, I'd urge you to get away from the crowds and crap and head out a bit into the gorgeous countryside to Elvira's. You won't be disappointed. read more

Restaurant that seems like it is in the middle of nowhere! Local meats and dairy. Service was great and breakfast was very good! We plan on coming back tomorrow for lunch! By the way, the sweet crepes are listed in the back of the menu! read more

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If I could give this place 10 out of 5 stars I would!! We had breakfast here first - the homemade biscuits are to die for along with the homemade gravy. The eggs were fresh and fluffy and the fresh squeezed orange juice- I wanted to drink the whole pitcher!! We returned for lunch a few days later, and I got the chicken salad sandwich on wheatberry bread with sweet potato fries. The fries were so fresh and crunchy! And the chicken salad was thick, not too much mayo which is gross! The consistency was perfect and made with real chicken. After lunch we tried the peanut butter pie which was a homemade recipe. OH MY GOODNESS. Can I just say it was decadence on another level. Just heavenly. The best pb pie I've ever tasted in life. This restaurant was our absolute favorite of the trip and our server Arielle was very kind and a great server. We'll come back on our next trip for sure!! read more

My husband And I both enjoyed our breakfast. I'm not vegan i just don't like meat or eggs so i naturally look for vegan options because it usually fits what i like - i got berry crepes and a side of hashbrown casserole because that was really the only option without eggs and meat (that's my preference though and i realize not many people share that preference so i still give it 5 stars:))I missed the traditional hash browns with my breakfast but it was good. My husband got a mountain of Buscuit, gravy, egg and meat and loved it. It wasn't too busy and we were able to be seated right away. I wanted to go back for lunch but didn't ever make it. A nice little restaurant away from the really touristy areas of TN. read more

Love this place. Been eating here since they opened. The food is always fresh and delicious. My favorite is the grilled portobello mushroom. You won't be disappointed! read more

Amazing food. Great atmosphere. Service was fast for not being fast food. Biscuits and gravy very good. Chicken and waffles AMAZING!! Best chicken tenders I've ever had. We will definitely go back. read more

Elvira and her kitchen staff would be successful anywhere in the country. The menu and the food is FANTASTIC! Unique, well prepared, great presentation and wonderful service. Even the building that that houses Elvira's is the embodiment of her perfection. Thank you for the wonderful meals and best of luck to you! The German Architect who will be back again read more

Great atmosphere, the food is awesome, and the service is great! This was the first time we ate here. We will definitely go back.

I guess mask are optional for the employees. Felt like covid concerns wasn't high on their list. Food was average nothing I would go back for. read more

The grits were good; they were thick and hearty. Nothing was overly greasy, which is very much appreciated, and the young lady hostess was very pleasant. But unfortunately, that's the only good things to say. Some of the sausage in the sausage gravy had burned, which turned the flavor of the whole thing. We didn't bother to complain to the waitress as she was a bit busy talking with the regulars, and we didn't want to be there for too long, so we didn't stay to help correct it. (That's why it's 3 stars instead of 2). The eggs were okay and the biscuits weren't the softest. We had breastfast at a place down the road yesterday that we much more greatly preferred. read more

Great place! Had buckwheat pancakes and crepes which makes it great for someone who is gluten free. Thought we were going to struggle due to being gluten intolerant and it was a rare and awesome find! Food was so good! read more

Bio: Vegetarian, who loves different cuisines and want to have a good gastronomical experience. Ups: good tasty food. Their crepe is my favorite. Downs: expensive (but i can understand why they want overcharge given that it's near The Great Smokys); people who wait don't take time to really understand the customer's preference or requirements read more

Loved our visit to Elviras. The staff was super friendly and the food was really tasty! Get the French toast, you won't regret it!

This place is adorable! I came here with my parents last weekend for lunch and it was so delicious. I ordered the chicken crepe, my mom had the grown up grilled cheese & my dad had the chicken salad sandwich. Everything was really good. The only downfall I would say is the prices. It was $55 for that and sodas, for lunch. I felt like $12 for a grilled cheese was a little far fetched. We would definitely come back though! The service was great! read more

I had the "Mountain Man omelet". A 3 egg omelet with caramelized onions, mushrooms, Red Bell pepper, sausage, bacon and ham. good way to start the day. read more

Elvira's Cafe - Mountain Man Omelet - American Near Me - Sevierville, Tennessee

The food is awesome! Service is great! Jessi was our waiter, and she was so helpful with regard to menu items and accommodating our very large group!!! Buckwheat crepe is delicious! read more

This place is one of our new favorite places! We eat -GMO and organic so when we go on vacation it's hard to find food that meets those standards. This place is all locally sourced and as fresh as it gets so that's a step up from the garbage you get in the chain places. The staff are amazing, friendly and welcoming. The owner was on hand making sure everyone felt welcome! Take the drive! You won't be sorry! read more

It's a quaint little restaurant with nice views. Food was mediocre for the price. I ordered the lunch time biscuit and gravy with eggs. The meal was nothing spectacular and probably won't make the drive again to eat there. read more

I do Photography workshops in the Smoky Mountains every year and Elvira's is a favorite of mine and many of my photographer friends. We typically are out shooting until mid morning and then we head over for breakfast. They are always willing to be creative with requests and the menu is a nice mixture of fresh food. Besides the food being great the staff is always friendly! read more

Thanks to Yelper recommendations, we sought out Elvira's for breakfast before heading out for the next leg of our journey. It is about 10 miles off the Pigeon Forge strip but is definitely worth the adventure of the 2 lane country road to get there. The staff is very friendly and welcoming. For breakfast, it has a good selection including crepes. I recommend the sausage and ham for side meats, we did not try the bacon. Our eggs were perfect over medium. The biscuits are huge fresh and tasty. Very flakey. The surprise of the dishes was the hash brown casserole. While it did not look the prettiest, it had a fantastic flavor. It was moist and cheesey. Due to my diet, I generally avoid potatoes but I couldn't stop eating these until I ran out. They also do a dinner menu which I was sorry we weren't able to try. If they do breakfast this well, I wanted to see what they would do with dinner. read more

This place is awesome. Trout was good. Fried catfish was good. Local spot with fresh ingredients and friendly folks. We will definitely return! read more

Always great food and excellent service. Love that the owner seems to remember us each time. Excellent breakfast with lots of special touches. Well worth the drive from Knoxville, Maryville, or Sevierville/Pigeon Forge. read more

We ate at Elvira's on April 18, 2015 and had a party of 14. We did call ahead and make reservations and were seated immediately upon arrival. The staff was very friendly (including Elvira herself who came over to answer a question someone had). The food was excellent and delivered fairly quickly after ordering. We had a variety of menu items and everyone was pleased with their order. The prices were reasonable as well. The restaurant was clean and very presentable. Cozy and comfortable. I loved the photographs on the walls which are taken by local photographers of local wildlife and such. The prints are also for sale. We will certainly eat here again when we're in Townsend again. read more

Elvira's cafe is a hidden gem, and i look forward to coming back the next time i'm in town. The food was delicious... especially the chicken and waffles, and fried green tomatoes. The service was the definition of southern hospitality, and was quick but didn't at all feel rushed. if you want authentic southern food, you should defiantly make a trip to Elvira's. read more

Beautiful restaurant on hway 321. The staff was friendly and the food was delicious. The chicken & waffles was amazing and the grown up grilled cheese was ridiculous. Luckily my cabin is just 10 minutes away, we will be back. read more

It's only breakfast but what we ordered was very good. I recommend for everyone to come visit Elvira's for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Love that it's located away from the busy Pigeon Forge area. Love that it's not a chain restaurant. The route to/from Elvira's was a scenic one. One way lanes to/from Elvira's. I've to thank my wife for finding the place. She's my Yelper! We'll be back, for sure, next time... read more

Great turkey burger and huge onion rings! Our server was fast and made sure we always had full drinks and everything else we needed

We loved Elvira's Cafe a lot! Came here twice, lunch and breakfast. They have a great selection for lunch and breakfast. The burgers are awesome. Biscuits and gravy were really good! And don't forget dessert! The coconut cream pie was really delicious!! read more

What a wonderful restaurant. Adorable building, precious employees and awesome food. Of all the restaurants in the area this was the best. Biscuits and gravy are homemade and scrumptious and the French toast will curl your toes. read more

Elvira's Cafe - Adorable restaurant! - American Near Me - Sevierville, Tennessee

Hands down the best restaurant in the Valley. We go frequently for breakfast and lunch. The food is all farm fresh and you could definitely taste the difference! The service is always exceptional, and the restaurant is super cute and charming. I do the ham and eggs for breakfast and the hash brown casserole is to die for! My wife rotates between eggs, French toast, and crepes and loves them all. For lunch, try the Philly Cheesesteak and the chicken crepe... they're delicious!! read more

We are locals & love to eat here any chance we get. Always our first choice because we LOVE the food & the folks ~ especially Elvira herself. Always the best! And Ohhh the crepes! read more

Good breakfast. Wasn't too long of a wait. Waitress was good and was working her tail off keeping all guests happy

We stop by for lunch after visiting River Rats. We decided to try something Local and New to us. We were totally amazed at the service and the food. The Chicken Salad Sandwich with pecans served on a Wheat bread was great. I tried the Creamy Potato soup. Best I have had in Pigeon Forge. read more

Way too expensive for what you get. Not much different than breakfast from Food city deli.

We tried Elviras for brunch on Sunday after driving 4 hours from our home in Georgia. It was well worth the drive! We had the Grown Up Grilled cheese and the Roasted Turkey crepe. The meal was excellent, the service was great, and the entire area is absolutely beautiful. We were so impressed with the area that we went back today to shop in Wears Valley. Thanks Elviras for a new spot to eat! We will be back next trip up read more

So glad we found this spot while in the smokey mtns. Its a gem, the food was amazing as well as the service. If we are ever back in this area we will be back read more

Went here for breakfast. Great food and portion sizes. I had the Hotcake Combo. Service was fast and friendly. Prices were very reasonable.