Family and friends ate here Saturday May 29 2021about 2:00. Staff was very friendly and made every effort to make our experience wonderful! We all had different items from the menu. No complaints from anyone. Our waitress never let us run out of drinks or anything we may have needed. It was time to close for lunch when we got there but they welcomed us as old friends. Even the chefs talked with us and offered suggestions as to what their specialty would be. To top off lunch we all tried their pecan cobbler, and ice cream. Delicious! You have to eat here if your visiting the Smoky Mountains. read more

I visited this place in April and was really busy to review this place! Well this place left such an impression that I never forgot to review it! If you're within 15 miles I suggest you go out of your way for it! read more

Awesome location, food and service! Well worth the drive from Gatlinburg! Very clean! Food was very good.

Solid sandwiches, good burgers and friendly service. We will be back for their crepes soon!

The best local food in Wears Valley by far ... Speaking as a local it's hard to find really good unique food in a tourist area that's full off chain restaurants. I eat here very often and I've never had a single bad meal. read more

Elvira's Cafe - Your bus at Elvira's cafe - American Near Me - Sevierville, Tennessee

I got a pleasant, "going to your southern aunt's cabin" feeling when you walk up to the building. The parking lot is quite big, not hard to find spots. Only 20 minute wait for a Saturday evening. This cafe encouraged a mask policy and social distancing but it wasn't enforced on customers and the staff doesn't wear masks. There's indoor and outdoor seating available. Dining area inside is a bit small but the spacing between tables was good enough for us. We had a lovely waitress. She was polite and on top of her game. Didn't seem rushed or flustered. They seemed to have ran out of some entrees and sides as it was the end of the night but that happens with local businesses. The food was excellent, it was well worth the 25 min wait. I ordered the local trout and it was the best fish I've eaten in a while. The filets were a good size, it was cooked perfectly, and it tasted fresh which I would hope if it's local fish. Comes with 2 sides so I got fried okra and potatoes and onions which were both very good. Everyone I was with enjoyed their food as well, no complaints whatsoever. I hope to visit this restaurant again if I'm in the area. Great experience overall! read more

We love this place. It's always a "must visit" whenever we come to the Smokies. The food is well prepared and delicious and the staff make our visits fun and satisfying. Food prices are very reasonable. A uniformly positive experience!! Outstanding! read more

Great food. Super fast service. Biscuits are fluffy. The gravy tasty and the people are friendly.

What a wonderful place to enjoy a meal! The food is fantastic! We just stopped in for breakfast and plan to come back by for dinner later this week. All of the staff was amazingly friendly, our waitress provided us with excellent service. We will eat here every time we visit the area from now on. The owner, Elvira, even stopped by and chatted with our table. Thank you for a nice morning! read more

Great home cooked meal. Prime rib melted in mouth. They had a brusquet special that was tender and juicy. My son loved the waffle and chicken. Service was fast and good read more

My husband is an early person and the day before we went, he had tried breakfast here and loved it. We went the following day and the food was very good and decently priced. The only complaint I had was that it was raining that morning and they had two delivery trucks that parked on both sides of the parking area. I had broken my ankle a couple of weeks before and was in a boot which made it a difficult to go up and down stairs. My husband had told me that they had a handicap ramp to keep me from having to go up the stairs. I was all for it. Once we arrived and parked in the side lot that had the ramp we were dismayed to find that one of the 18 wheeler delivery trucks was parked right there at the handicap entrance. Besides having to maneuver our car into a spot, it was raining and we got soaking wet, but we did manage get around it. When I said something to the waitress her response was "well it's got to be done, so..." and she shrugged her shoulders and walked off. Not the response I was expecting as everywhere else I had been the service was always extremely nice and helpful. A tip to the owners, I understand that business is business, but courtesy and manners go a long way to make up for any inconvenience that patrons might run into and a non smiling face telling me basically that your delivery is more important than my limitations is not a way to have returning customers. read more

My FAVORITE place to eat... The food is the best and the people even better. We first came to the Smokeys on vacation in 2014, when we first ate at Elvira's & enjoyed it very much. We moved here from Texas 3yrs ago and have got to know the staff at Elvira's well... Can't say enough about there goodness. It's worth going for just a cup of coffee and taking in the environment. read more

The food is yummy and the people are genuine. The atmosphere is very cozy! It's a beautiful location and close to the park 5 stars!

I really miss this amazing restaurant. The food is deliciously prepared and always fresh. Elvira is a beautiful owner that is so sweet and loving to her quests. I have never had a bad meal. She is so precious with my family and is amazing with my 4 year lil grandson. Can't wait till she reopens as she is closed for the slow season. I also am thrilled to learn from her employees how great she values her staff. Love the food and love the experience of Elvira's. I highly recommend Elvira's. Don't miss the special eatery in the Valley. read more

While this restaurant is a bit out of the way, the drive is absolutely beautiful to get there. Not to mention it is close to an entrance to the Smoky Mountains National Park. I had the Savory turkey crepe with avocado and it was delicious. read more

There were 8 of us for dinner one evening. I had the special which was baked spaghetti, I liked it just fine. The salad and fried apples I got along with it were also good. But I don't think any of the other people were happy AT ALL with their food. Someone got prime rib, it wasn't good. Someone got fried shrimp it was really plain, no flavor. I think the kids did like the chicken strips. I see good reviews online. Maybe just do some research before you go. read more

Elvira's is a super cute little diner right by cades cove. We stopped on the way home for lunch and was not disappointed. The fried green tomato BLT was really yummy and fresh. My daughter had chicken salad that had lots of flavor. The service is great and the wait was very short even though they were quite busy. read more

This place was AMAZING!!! Delicious food, and Elvira herself was a delight to talk with after we enjoyed delicious chicken & waffles. Don't pass this place without enjoying it read more

I had always wanted to try this cafe. We got the philly cheese sandwich . It was only ok and you only get a small helping of fries. We did order a small order of fried green tomatoes. They were very good!!! The waitress was very sweet!!! My husband and I agreed we would try it again sometime and order something else . Maybe it had something to do with arriving an hour before they closed for the day. I would say at least try it because I believe in supporting local businesses. read more

Turkey sandwich is amazing, cheese steak sandwich is great. Amazing salad and chocolate pie. French fries could have been better. Onion rings were amazing. read more

Perfect spot for breakfast/brunch! Stopped in here today and enjoyed big portions, friendly and quick service, and good food. Will recommend to anyone and we'll be back! read more

We stopped by on our way back home from Gatlinburg. The atmosphere was warm and inviting. Had to wait for about 15 minutes for a table, but that gave us time to browse the cute little country store next door. I got the Philly chicken sandwich with onion rings and it was delicious. My friends had the Reuben (said it was the best she ever had), the Grown Up chicken sandwich, and the chicken salad sandwich. Everything was cooked in a semi-open kitchen right inside the door to the restaurant. Such good food! And the service was quick, efficient, and our server was friendly. Highly recommend! read more

Great local diner with friendly service and warm atmosphere. We had biscuits and gravy and an omelet - biscuits were awesome and omelet was stacked with veggies and meat. Hash brown casserole was awesome too. Came back a second time in our weekend getaway. read more

This place is absolutely amazing. The staff here was incredibly nice, and the restaurant really gives you the feeling of being at home. The burger I ordered tasted delicious and was cooked perfectly. My wife ordered country ham breakfast and her eggs were absolutely delicious. This place doesn't look like much from the outside but whenever you go inside it is completely different from what you were expecting. If you're in this area, or even if you're not in this area, this place is definitely worth checking out. You won't be disappointed. read more

horrible service waitress would not refill our drinks food took very long to get. while we were waiting for seats there is a store next door and i had went next door and bought a unopened chapstick that was ten dollars and i had forgotten it in the restaurant i had walked back in there table was already cleaned off and my chapstick was gone so i went and asked about it and they lied and said it wasnt there and the waitress had stolen my chapstick mind u they were very rude. read more

My wife and I have eaten here several times. Each time we have had something different and each time the meal was excellent. The service is always topnotch and the place has a great homey atmosphere. We have taken some out-of-town guests and they always say they will return when they come back. read more

The checking in process was chaotic and did not take people on order that they came in. Once seated, we sat at a table with another couple to speed up the sitting down process. We ordered first. The other couple got their food, finished eating and left before our food even came. We waited an hour for our food to come. There food was good but definitely not worth waiting an hour for. Then to make things worse, they did not have a changing table or area to change diapers in the bathroom so I had to change my child on the bathroom floor. We will not be returning. read more

The food was amazing! The service was friendly and attentive. We are visiting in the area and it was quite a drive but worth every mile.

Absolutely wonderful meal and the people are fantastic! Stopped in after a Vol game, it was late, and they were incredibly gracious- the food was hot, delicious, and service was top notch..will definitely make a return trip...YUM! read more

We love the food and service received here. After many trips to The Great Smoky Mountains we have learned that bigger is not always better when it comes to food. This is 1 of our go to places when dining in the mountains! read more

We left once we noticed that all staff, including the hostess, waiters, and cook staff, were not wearing masks. When we told the hostess that we were leaving she just waved us away. They lost out on a 7-person table simply because they couldn't make the small effort to adhere to the mask mandate, which doesn't expire until October 30. Mask or not, I understand that it is risky to eat out during this time, but I feel that it's still important to support small businesses. It's sad to see that they are not taking this small measure to protect their employees and customers. read more

The food is always good, service is prompt and a good value. They are current weak on COVID practices. Wait staff without masks.

Stumbled upon this hidden gem. Stopped for lunch 15 minutes before they closed. All the food was farm fresh and locally sourced. Since it was just before closing they were out of a couple items, but that should be expected when they are serving fresh food. Everything we ordered was excellent and we are already trying to see when we can come back and try breakfast. If you are in the the Pigeon Forge area it's worth the drive off the beaten path. I believe it was Elvira that we spoke with on the way out, super nice lady! read more

Prim Rib is delicious. The mashed potatoes are real and perfect. Chicken salad is good with pecans, celery and no onions. All the desserts are home made and definitely delicious. The coconut cream pie is outstanding. Well worth stopping by for dinner. read more

Fantastic mom and pop style diner! Service was super accommodating and friendly. Our waitress was so nice and attentive. The food was outstanding! We ordered the cheeseburgers, the Ruben sandwiches and the chicken and waffles. Everything was homemade with care and fantastic flavors! We also had some homemade pie for dessert which was out of this world! If we ever venture out to this side of tennessee again, we will definitely return to Elviras! read more

I had a different experience. While my husband enjoyed his meal, I had ordered the chicken. It was warm on the outside but cold on the inside. It obviously had bern reheated. I sent it back. I won't be going back. read more

The fresh food was wonderful. The atmosphere and friendliness of the staff and owner was even nicer. Stay for the dessert.

Chicken and waffles changed my life. Ruben was also amazing . Yep good as was the roasted turkey

What a quaint place! Felt at home. The grilled chicken/feta crepe was wonderful!! Fresh made pies that will leave your tummy smiling. I was with a large group of women and our server, Jessi could not have done ANY better. She was so pleasant and always smiling EVEN when some of our group came in waves. I recommend 100% read more

Not at all happy with our experience. Over an hour to get food. They were out of all sides but chips. Not going back. Too bad