Frontier Pancake House

Food was really good I had a pancake and an omelette everything was cooked well. I would try and…read moreget here as early as possible the place packs up quickly. Waitress was awesome and very kind despite being very busy. For glueing free options only thing that is available is the gluten free bread everything else is regular just an fyi

Ambiance: casual, Waffle House like, lively Service: prompt,…read moreresponsive and efficient Food: only that many choices for vegetarians but they tried to accommodate the unique requests of holding off ham and bacon. Three egg omelette came piping hot and cooked to perfection. Well seasoned diced potatoes elevated the side of potatoes to a level of an entree. A tidy and modest place for breakfast! Will go back again!!!

Tables overlooking pigeon river.

Short stack ( 3) blueberry pancakes and side of corn beef hash cooked to perfection!

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Grounded Coffee Shop & Food Factory

3.7(128 reviews)

0.6 mi

Looking for a simple and easy breakfast away from the casino. This is walking distance. The coffee…read morewas good and the pork sandwich was flavorful and amazing to the last bite. Cozy space with large windows which made the space feel large. Food was cooked fresh and came out quick. Would definitely go back when in there area.

Was staying in town and wanted to try a local coffee so we stopped in here for a light breakfast…read moreand coffee. It's a cute little place with some photo ops. They unfortunately were out of croissants which was what we both wanted. So she offered to make our sanswiches on bread as a toasted sandwich. The eggs were fresh fried The bacon was microwave bacon and very little on sandwich so that was disappointing Hubbys ham sandwich had a lot more meat on it The sandwiches were simple and like you would make at home. I ordered a Carmel mochiatto and it had a weird taste about it and a burnt Carmel taste definitely would not order again Hubby ordered the cafe au lei there was nothing special about it and it wasn't traditional as they didn't use chicory coffee.

Interior

Banana toast & chai latte

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Feeling Salty Latte & Italian Toast

Everett Street Diner

4.6(374 reviews)

8.4 mi

First I'd like to say, we are local full-time residents of Bryson City. Not that this should make…read moreany difference but to some it may. Everett Street Diner is our most favorite place for breakfast - hands down. Hubby and I have tried many items, none have disappointed. Fresh, hot, correctly cooked, presentation, service, hospitality, coffee, atmosphere, and prices - all are spot on fabulous. The owner - Mr Everett Street Diner ALWAYS greets everyone with a smile and friendly conversation. Family oriented, he welcomes you in, sits you down and makes you feel like you're in his kitchen. If (more like when) you wait for your table, it's never long. The staff bust their butts and don't make you feel rushed at all. This morning we/the restaurant celebrated, as an entire group, the expected January arrival of a little girl, and three birthdays!!! And yes, we ALL sang happy birthday. Well, except for Mr Everett, apparently he doesn't sing and will tell ya so!! Seriously though, if you're looking for a good meal, friendly service, and a place you can't wait to come back to ..... try Everett Street Diner!! Oh, and if you're looking for a little heat and spice? You've GOTTA try their spicy diner relish!!! We're on our 4th jar and have gifted 3 jars out to friends, family and a great barkeeper in San Antonio (but that's a different story)! Love you all at Everett Street Diner!!!

May be the best diner, to which I've ever been. The fried steak and eggs was easily the best that…read moreI've ever had. The gravy was fresh made and not full of cheap salty sausage. The country Benedict featured the best southern biscuit, at a restaurant, that's not mine, that I've ever had. Service was excellent! You're greeted warmly outside and that sets the tone well. The ambiance is very diner homey. This is an experience! Destination stop in Bryson City!

Breakfast bar.

Mountain Man breakfast

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Joey's Pancake House

4.5(521 reviews)

12.0 mi

Had a wonderful experience here this morning! From the food, to the service to the cleanliness of…read morethe restaurant, this place is amazing. Our breakfast was delicious - fluffy peach pancakes for me and banana nut for him, over-medium eggs that were spot on and bacon that was the absolute perfect intersection of crispy-chewy. Jeffrey, our server, was knowledgeable, attentive, efficient, and extremely pleasant. Joeys has been around awhile and it still has that local diner look to it. But there was no "old shabby diner" feel - someone has taken very good care of this restaurant. It's clean, bright, and cheerful. Expect to wait for your fluffy goodness - this is a popular place!

They longer have gluten free pancakes Which was…read moredisappointing for me ! Birthday Boy had eggs Benedict and I got veggie omelette, grits and apples - no GF biscuits or bread available Very busy place because the food is really good. Hope the bring back Gluten free items .

Dining room mural. Very nice.

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Apple Strudel Pancakes

Beach Mountain Diner

4.8(278 reviews)

17.0 mi

Get here early or get here late. Otherwise be prepared for a line. Eat a bowl of Cheerios before…read moreyou leave home and l promise you'll be hungry by the time you get a seat. The diner is on a corner (park in the adjacent lot, or waaay down the block if you were late waking) and leave your name with the hostess. Super clean with a staff of amazingly friendly and superfast waitresses the restaurant is surprisingly spacious and feels more like a new house than a diner. The menu is just as large and accommodates light eaters and "I only eat breakfasters" alike. Portions are large and all food is served fast and hot. Try the sliced smoked sausage with hot onion and peppers if you like spice: with scrambled eggs it's fire. Pancakes were huge, bacon was generous and coffee constantly refilled. Grits? Yes please. Only thing missing for me was livermush (hint, hint ownership). No disappointments here; if you are patient the reward is a great meal with a two-hour nap to follow.

Super quick service, kind workers and great food! You might have a little wait for a table but it's…read moreworth it, trust me! I did a build my own 3 egg omelet with spinach, feta, chicken & onions - delicious!! Their grits are so good, definitely recommend those as a side.

Inside

Additional side of bacon

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Delicious tea

La Dolce Vita Bakery

4.5(151 reviews)

8.4 mi

Great little cafe to get healthy meals. They were out of the cinnamon rolls by the time we rolled…read morein- 11am ish. We had a lovely brunch though. The bagels were very different from any we have had before, had a very home baked bread taste. The sweet potato bowl was very flavorful and hit just the right note for lunch. We did get a couple baked goods to go as well. The coffee was pretty good, they have tons of flavors to choose from and make some signature drinks too. The staff is very friendly and will give excellent recommendation. The decor is rustic cute. Worth a visit!!!

What's the difference between a sloth and a barista at La Dolce Vita Bakery?…read more Beats me. For a busy coffee house? 10 minutes from order is the norm for a place with its act together. 15 minutes? Newbie time. 25 minutes? Def ownership understaffing. 32 minutes, from order? I've been here before. Tourist. ¯\_(ツ)_/¯ Once upon a time? They had a good enough selection of decent pastries, in the case. Today? Sparse, like the Sahara of Sweet. A couple of very unappetizing cookies. No croissant. No cinnamon rolls. Ehhhhh. Dolce expanded their cafe menu. Likewise it, too, is slothmade and slothserved. With success comes a certain level of complacency. Even arrogance. $30, for your t-shirt? Baker, please. This has been a destination spot, for tourists. Competition, with the level around them, should provide incentive to get their act together. Kind of sad.

Inside

Bacon, egg and cheese biscuit

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Yonder

4.8(100 reviews)

21.0 mi

What a treat coming back to visit family, renting and Airbnb just a few homes over from this gem…read more We are from SoCal, or for easier location - San Diego, California where stores like this are in abundance, everywhere, from small mom-pop shops like Cream of the crop in Oceanside, CA to Frazier farms or Lazy Acres for bigger chain. Yonger is a rare shop, in my humble opinion, for east coast since healthy choices both in markets and eateries are like trying to find a needle in a haystack so my heart happy knowing this exists here not far from where we stayed at just minutes from our children's maternal great-grandparents home. So many wonderful options and staff was friendly from the time we walked in to the moment of checkout. I highly recommend this shop to anyone who's looking for more sustainable items or at least a healthier choice here and there.

What an amazing store! A hidden gem for sure! Amazing products without the bad ingredients you find…read morein your standard foods/products at other places! The gentleman working was so helpful, had lots of great snacks for us to try! Such an amazing selection of products. I really wish more stores could follow the lead of Yonder! Stop in if you're ever passing through Franklin! We will be making trips from Spartanburg

Locally sourced ingredients

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The Dillard House Restaurant

I haven't been to the Dillard House in decades, and man, I've sure been missing out! We went for…read morebreakfast today, and it was incredible! Everything tasted great and they had the best grifts I've ever had! Do yourself a favor and go for a visit. It's worth the trip!

This was our third trip in the past 24 years and the food was inedible. Crunchy Lima beans, vinegar…read moresoaked coleslaw, soggy chicken, cold pork loin. It was the worst meal I've ever had at a restaurant. The staff did not understand our requests. There was a language barrier. They were not attentive. The atmosphere is no longer cozy but sterile and generic, it feels like you're at a Hampton Inn. We will never return.

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City Lights Cafe

4.0(162 reviews)

8.1 mi

We decided to give City Lights Cafe a try today after an eye appointment. We ordered the crapes and…read morethey were fantastic. I had the Nutella with banana and strawberry with a side of bacon. My wife had the chocolate chip. Everything was delicious. This is a spot to return to, dining area was quiet and spacious. Everything was clean. The staff was friendly and welcoming.

City lights cafe is a very cozy and fun place to hang out. The servers are all friendly people that…read moreare good to converse with and they are great at preparing the food and beverages. Today was my first time coming here. I tried the iced lovestruck latte, a special valentine's themed drink that was created by a barista. It was pretty good. Upstairs there is a book store with a wide variety of choices. They have a system where you can ask them if they have a specific book in stock and they will tell you. You are also able to have books ordered if they are not in stock as well! Inside the bookstore there is a sweet cat that enjoys napping and pets. Very neat place.

Book store upstairs

Vegan Brekkie

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Inside cafe

The Rusty Bike Cafe

4.5(384 reviews)

41.8 mi

We have been there several times over the years and it is the best breakfast restaurant in the…read morearea. The service is very good and prompt. We always look forward to going back every time we are in Clayton.

My husband I enjoyed a fabulous lunch at The Rusty Bike Cafe. I loved the Summer Salad with all the…read morefruit, veggies, and vinaigrette. It was pure summer happiness on a plate. My husband loved his Philly Cheese Steak and coleslaw. He orders PCS whenever he can, and he said this was one of the best he's ever had. The menu is extensive and everything looks wonderful. Look at the menu ahead of time if it takes you a long time to make decisions. The service was great. We arrived after the lunch rush, so we were seated and served quickly. The place is decorated with biker memorabilia. We enjoyed looking around. The place has a happy vibe. We'll be back!

Inside the dining room

Breakfast burrito

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Wilhelm M.

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10 years ago

A good, no-frills breakfast buffet. Decent coffee. Friendly service. I would definitely go back.

Lisa B.

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4

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13 years ago

Poor service

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