foragers Canteen in Dillsboro and now Sylva have been our go to for a variety of choices for lunch. We have never been disappointed in any of the menu choices. But, recently we had lunch on the deck with friends coming through town. The food was excellent, a little pricy, handicap parking is very limited and when the check came, there was a charge for using a charge card. I think this is totally unnecessary and will reflect itself in tipping which is a shame.. read more

LOVED it here! Came with a group of 8 and a pup on a beautuful Sunday early evening. Sat outside, umbrellas were a welcome bit of shade. Service was on point! They were quick, helpful when we were undecided, friendly and efficient. We split the shrimp and crisps, Brussels appie and a Steak salad. Demolished all 3, which totally surprised us, portions were hefty. The shrimp and crisps are still on my mind 3 days later, they were beyond perfection. I have never had eggplant be so tender and light. The shrimp were cooked and sauced but the shrimp flavor came through, not over powered at all. Brussels were fabulous too, and the steak on the salad was very tender and flavorful. Everyone loved their food and we can wait to return! read more

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What a cute town and pleasant find amongst the beautiful Blue Ridge Mountains. Farm to table from start to finish. So many homemade options (even down to the sauces and chipotle ranch dressing). Nice "twist" they give to many dishes as well. For example....the Sweet Heat BLT tacos have chicken that is marinated in sweet tea (brilliant) making them super moist and slightly sweet offset by the heat of the chipotle ranch sauce and bacon. The sweet potato tots also were amazing and you can have the "salty" or "sweet." My son had the pancakes which we had heard were amazing and they didn't disappoint. If I understand correctly, the batter is made in the milkshake machine and my son said they were crispy on the outside and fluffy and soft on the inside. I guess they are so famous a lady walked in to order some and they had run out and she said she had been waiting months to come for just those. The dinner menu looks amazing (Smoked Gouda grits...yum!). I may have to find a reason to return! read more

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Our server, Becca, was great! She kept an eye on our beverages and checked with us once we got our food. The food was amazing! We had the fish and chips and the salmon entree. Seasoning was top notch and the portions were great. Couldn't have asked for a better experience! We will definitely be back the next time we are in town. (And they allow pets on the back porch!) read more

Foragers is a nice, casual restaurant with good food and friendly service, but it lacks ambiance. We tried various things on the menu (Shrimp and Grits, Beet Salad, Chicken Alfredo and the Mother Clucker sandwich). Being a non-drinker, I was grateful for a small selection of NA beers. It's definitely worth a try. Bring your reading glasses as the menu is a strange and small font! read more

Some friends and I went for dinner after they moved to their new location in Sylva. The place looks great, menu has a nice variety to choose from and the service was fast. We ordered 4 different dishes: Steam Engine Steak tacos, Goat in the Garden salad, Alfredo ala Foragers and Foragers Shrimp and Grit (we also ordered the sweet tater tots) - everything was delicious! We then decided to try the desserts. This is where we were disappointed. - Sampler cobbler was basically 4 tiny glass jars filled with pie filling and crushed graham crackers and vanilla ice cream for $13. - Lemon marscapone cake was a (badly burnt) lemon pound cake with blueberry compote for $9 The only successful dessert was the layered crepe cake - so I can only recommend that one. read more

Where to begin! There are so many great things to say about this fabulous restaurant. If you are a foodie...this is the olacThe menu is over the top. The food is amazing!!! We started out with some Gouda cheese grits... next time I'm getting them as an entree with the shrimp. Then I had BLT sweet tea tacos. All the delicious flavors with the crunchiness of the chicken all complimented eachother. My husband and I split my side of Brussel sprouts. I have to say they were the best I ever had. He also had the seared scallops and practically licked his plate. We could go here every night because we want to try everything on this menu. The chefs are classically trained and it shows in the combination of flavors and the creativity of the menu! The ambiance is also perfect! But the best part is the friendly, warm, welcoming, engaging and knowledgeable staff. They all seem to enjoy what they are doing and are very talented in their craft. Huge shout out to our bartender Travis, the manager Charlie and server Jessie. We will not only be back for this incredible dining experience but to see these fabulous people. The pricing was fair and reasonable especially for the quality and quantity of the food! We were even given a little token of appreciation (Darth Vader-3D printed) from Travis and Charlie! We told our neighbors all about it and we will be back very soon! May the force be with you! read more

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Great spot for lunch or dinner in Sylva. Located right downtown near shopping and close to the college. Great outdoor seating and nice bar inside. The menu is diverse and they have brunch on the weekends. The decor is eclectoc and fun and the staff is fantastic. I'm addicted to the spitfire BLT tacos and fried butter fingerling potatoes. This is literally my favorite place in town!! read more

This is my second review of this establishment. My first review, regrettably, was not good due to so much salt in the dish I ordered But, this time, WOWZERS!!! They redeemed themselves a thousand times over. It was Mother's Day and Western Carolina's graduation weekend. Every little town within a 5 mile radius of the college is always packed to the brim for big occasions. Good news....this restaurant takes reservations where many others do not. No reservations and you will be waiting at least an hour. I ordered the Loaded Breakfast Bowl. It was pure tee Heaven! It consisted of crispy fried taters (these were out of this world!), buttermilk biscuit with homemade sausage gravy, 2 eggs (any way), and candied bacon bits. The whole thing just melted in my mouth. I loved every bite and it wasn't full of salt. My son got the Forager's omelet. It was HUGE. He said it was delicious and commented on how heavenly the crispy potatoes tasted. My daughter booked the reservation a week in advance. The service was fantastic. If you're ever visiting Western Carolina University then please take a hop, skip and a jump to Dillsboro and give them a try. You won't be disappointed! read more

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This Blew me away!!! The food is so fresh and full of flavor. The quality of the dishes are $100+ Level. We had the Lemon Riccata sponge Cake and I couldn't get the camera out before it was devoured. We will be back! Dishes are perfectly seasoned and the staff was warm and welcoming. read more

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Yummy fresh food. Weekend brunch is very tasty. I had the Foragers Omelet - very fluffy and stuffed with chicken sausage, bacon, scallions and cheese. I split it in two as it's just a lot with the potatoes and bread. I chose it to keep calories and carbs low but I blew it in the fat department as there was butter all over it. Tasty though! My husband had the Breakfast bowl and loved it. Service was great, nice clean atmosphere. A great choice. read more

Foragers Canteen - Breakfast Bowl - Tacos Near Me - Sylva, North Carolina

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The food was bad, the chicken sandwich grilled, tasted burned pieces from the grill. The chicken was also burned. Not returning for sure. read more

Another one of the great places that we stumbled on thanks to yelp. We will continue to return. All locally sourced fresh bites served by great staff in a really cool area. Better get there before the train lets out.. people pack this place! read more

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The food was amazing! We loved the tat-or tots and french fries! The servers were so kind and friendly. We loved our server, Caroline! Thanks! read more

Ordered a Reuben to go. Sandwich was well made. The side salad was fresh and tasty with their lemon vinaigrette.

The food was amazing. Jesse, our server, was phenomenal. I ordered the shrimp tacos and they were out of this world. I can't wait to be back! read more

Quick and friendly service. Their potatoes are about the best I have ever had. I was there for brunch. I had the Forager omelette, not so great. It purported to have chicken sausage in it. I think there was one maybe two pieces. Not inspiring. The green onions would have been better on top after cooking instead of inside. Scant tomatoes overly salted. Husband had eggs benedict and said the English muffin was not toasted and mushy. Really nice on the back patio. Pleasant rolling water, that was really one of the best parts. Again, service was great, friendly and quick. read more

Love this place for good and interesting food. Their new location was in Sylva is more convenient for us. Good place to take people from out of town. read more

The best place in the world! This is truly my favorite restaurant anywhere. The salads are particularly good, but I keep trying new things and they keep satisfying me. read more

I didn't realiZe this was farm to table but super glad we stopped in! The menu was decent and they tried to offer gluten friendly options which was nice. Great selection of local beers as well which was awesome. Ordered the pork tacos and also the fish tacos but on rice instead of tortillas. Excellent food, and definitely fresh and made in house. Tons of seating inside and out and located right in the center of town. Staff was super pleasant!! read more

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Traveling thru town, stopped for dinber. Cute decor. Burgers and pasta tasted great.

I have been to Foragers Canteen three times before. I found the food to be very good each time. Last night, however, was a disappointment. I ordered a sandwich for the first time, a Reuben. The sandwich was totally overwhelmed by the toasted rye bread. A couple of paper thin layers of meat, a slice of cheese, and a small amount of saurkraut. A definite "no" for me. Waaay overpriced too. read more

Every time I am in Dillsboro to visit family I have to order two the Shrimp and Grits for myself and my 98 year old Grandmother. It is her super food. While we always get it takeout, it doesn't take away from the generous portion on great taste. Love it! read more

I have to say foragers canteen was really great food I have to say the service was on point I really love the ambience how it shows like a train station, but but there's trains going by really cool atmosphere read more

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Great food and atmosphere and service!! Every one that works there seems happy to see you come in!

Short review, gotta get back on the road but GO HERE!!! Shrimp and grits and breakfast bowl both10/10. GO! read more

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Excellent food with locally sourced ingredients & local brews. Excellent food! One of our favorite stops between Asheville & GA. A little bit of everything for everyone. Vegan & vegetarian options available. Beer, wine & liquor available. Never had a bad meal here! Great burgers, chicken, shrimp & grits. Tacos are fantastic- you get two & they are large portioned. Great selections of salads. Excellent cheeses! Gouda, goat, Swiss & even pimento! Excellent veggies! Great collard greens with a light amount of kick to it. Pickles I believe are made in house as they are special! Sweet & dill.. by pass the same ol fast food & chains. Go to where the locals go. You'll love the town, river, chocolate factory store, antiques, art & history. And if you like trains one comes through each hour. Like stepping back in time. Great vibe. Excellent local brewery next door too! The food is excellent! Savory & warmth of home. Definitely a spot to checkout that's right off the path. Don't miss this special spot. They cared for our dog as much as us! Brought a stainless bowl with cool water & a lil love too. read more

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We sat outside with my dog. The server was very fast and nice. The food was so so yummy. Definitely don't miss the fried deviled eggs. And the bad mother clucker sandwich was the most tender fried chicken I've ever eaten! I'll definitely be back!! read more

Waitress friendly very accommodating. Chardonnay very good. Fish and chips great!! Loved the chopped green apple coleslaw! Ambiance good read more

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What a cute place! Very attractive, right by the railroad and the creek. The food was gourmet, and both patio and interior were packed. Shout out to the famous Caroline, queen of all Yelp servers. What a doll! read more

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The food was fantastic and the service was great. The pecan crusted trout with blueberries was high quality.

Absolutely blown away by not only the service which was amazing but the food and plating was 5 star! I could smell the collards when I walked in and had to have them. The shrimp and grits was one of the best I've had in a long time and the addition of the chicken sausage was perfect. The pancakes are HUGE! I wish we'd known that prior to ordering for the kids with us. I cannot wait to go back. Dillsboro is such a wonderful small town and finding a unique gem of a restaurant is extra special. read more

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Food is wonderful. Has an upscale menu but casual atmosphere. We got the shrimp & grits, and being a shrimpers daughter, I can testify it was great southern cooking. read more

Food was awesome with a nice view of the creek. Service was excellent and very quick. Near a bunch of stores and the great smoky mountains railroad stops right in front! read more

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Wow! What a spot! Our group went into the brewery next door and bartender recommended Forager for food. Glad we took the recommendation. We ordered Brussel sprouts, chicken chips, shrimp po boy tacos, sweet potato tots, and the shrimp and grits. Everything was amazing. We ordered for pick up and ate at the brewery by the creek. Everything was good. The tacos, tots, shrimp and grits were great. We went back and ordered the pork chop with grits and that was tasty; I'd go back for this. Worth a visit if you're in the area. We were here in February, so it was off-season and no crowds, but I heard the place can get packed with the train stop and when the weather is nicer. read more

They do some things really well here. I enjoyed the food, especially the sweet potato tots and the piggy basket appetizer. The sweet potato tots rolled in cinnamon sugar was awesome! I'd highly recommend that as your side. It's the only way to go. The piggy basket was fries with pulled pork, cheese, and other toppings. Everything on there was top-notch even by itself so putting it all together made a very tasty dish. I got the back porch burger. It had the most perfect fried green tomato on there, the pepper bacon was delicious, the pimento cheese was amazing too. My only complaint was the burger itself. I ordered it medium and it came out all the way to well done. Normally that would ruin the burger but all the other components were so good, I still really enjoyed it. Everyone else loved their food with no complaints. They have a good beer selection here and the server was very nice although she did disappear on us once. I think overall it's just a great concept. When I think farm to table I think $30 dishes and this place proves you can get great local and farm-fresh food for great prices! I hope to find more restaurants like this in the future. read more

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What a surprise! We expected a burger joint and found a creative gourmet kitchen. The atmosphere is casual, pub-type western but the food is top notch yummy. Creative for sure, try the deep fried deviled eggs. Gourmet for sure, experience the Wild mushroom gnocchi, deep mushroom flavor, soft gnocchi and , for us, added flavorful chicken. If the train is in, look hard for Foragers, it's hidden behind the train. You won't be disappointed. read more

Food was good I will go back. The service is very slow. The outside area is cozy the inside was ok. Overall good place and nice people.

Wonderful food! I had shrimp po boy taco. Large pieces of shrimp, outstanding sauces and wonderful tastes. Sweet potato tots with sugar and brown sugar! Out of this world taste. Scallops special, wonderful. Great service, I will be back. read more

Visiting WCU, this place came recommended for lunch. We love Dillsboro anyways & gave it a shot. Caroline was our server & she was ON POINT! For real, she kept our cups full, she got the order 100% correct. She communicated and was super friendly. The food... we tried so many items off the menu & everything was hands-down fantastic! Everything! We'll definitely be back on our next visit. read more