Vibes: Immaculate. Food: Stunning…read more Coffee: The best I've had in a long time. Service: Very fast. I wish I lived in the area so I could come here more often.

Stopped in for lunch today and we enjoyed our meal the staff was helpful choosing a selection. I…read morehad the Hot Honey Biscuit and my wife had the salad. They were fairly busy and everything went great.

Cherokee/Bryson City area has been my little vacation spot for the last decade of my life (I grew…read moreup coming to this area in the summers to tube). I've been coming to Qualla Java Cafe since probably 2016. I can honestly say after 10 years, I've never had a bad drink here. They have a bunch of drinks - all with pretty fun names. Again, I've never had a bad drink here so it's fun to just randomly pick one. The service is always really fast and I'm never really in their long. Sorry if my review isn't better - coffee shops are kind of hard for me to review because coffee doesn't really look good in picture form. Just drink it!

Stopped here after going through the Smokey Mountains. This place is super cute! They have a large…read moredrink menu from teas, coffees, to lemonades and smoothies. I've had their chai tea before and they were really good but I opted for an orange hibiscus lemonade. It wasn't too sweet and was very refreshing. They offer a variety of non-dairy milk alternatives too. There are some bakery items but I didn't see anything labeled gluten-free. They have restrooms available for customers in the back and many different seating areas. There is also a patio outside that overlooks a creek where you can sit as well.

Super kind staff, very knowledgeable with great suggestions for coffees! The place is huge so…read moredefinitely won't feel too cramped even if there's a line. Got a good ole sugar free vanilla latte & I was not disappointed!

adorable little coffee shop!! i'm not always a huge coffee drinker, but i got the seasonal Smores…read morelatte and it has been very good!! staff was very kind and helpful, talking to me about where im from since i mentioned im just visiting. they had more specials than i assumed, which made it hard to choose because they all sounded good lol. highly recommend, also a cute place to sit and watch the town out the windows :)

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.

From the moment we walked in, we had a wonderful experience! We were greeted warmly and seated…read moreright away. They also offer pet-friendly outdoor seating, which is a great option if you're dining with your furry friend. Our waitress, Mackenzie, was fantastic! She was friendly, attentive, and made sure everything came out quickly. The service was excellent from start to finish. The food was absolutely delicious. We had the Grit Bowl Special, Chicken & Waffles, Brioche French Toast, and fresh fruit. The chicken tasted just like my grandma's recipe. It was crispy, flavorful, and paired perfectly with their spicy hot honey. Everything was fresh and cooked perfectly. The coffee bar was another highlight! They offer so many specialty drink options, including hot chocolate topped with homemade whipped cream. And don't skip the fresh-squeezed orange juice, it was some of the best we've ever had! What really made this place stand out for our family was how kid-friendly it is. The kids got to draw pictures while we ate, and afterward they were able to hang their artwork in the hallway for everyone to see. They absolutely loved it! There's also a large lounge area in the back with cozy seating and games like Shut the Box and chess, making it a great place to relax while waiting for a table or after your meal. If you're looking for a delicious breakfast, outstanding service, and a family-friendly atmosphere, Lucy in the Rye is definitely worth a visit. We'll absolutely be back, and I highly recommend it!

Cute charming spot located in downtown Sylva. The menu has something for everyone. The menu looked…read moregreat. I got a traditional breakfast with eggs, sausage, grits, biscuit and spinach/kale. Everything was delicious. The biscuit was amazing...soft, fluffy, buttery. The grits were tasty. Loved my Lucy mocha drink. The service was great. I would definitely come back.

Heard about this place from a friend so we had to check it out! Fast friendly service!!! Great…read morebreakfast, cool retro diner! Will eat here again!!

We were only in town for 2 nights, so we went one of the mornings, but wished we'd gone to Dunkin…read moreDonuts instead. It's a cute little breakfast spot for locals. It's been their spot since 1926 and I'm not sure it's been cleaned since. The food was ok, but not delicious. The ladies room was so filthy that when I opened the door - I turned around and walked right back out of it trying not to touch anything. Good coffee & good service, but the toast was stale, only 1 kind of jam, flavorless hash browns, flat omelette. My husband got 2 eggs - cooked correctly - but also flavorless. (They didn't use any seasoning on anything, not even salt & pepper.) He said the sausage was ok, as was the sausage gravy. I got a Philly cheesesteak omelette (ok but not great) and asked for my hash browns we'll-done. They overdid the outside but the potatoes were uncooked & flavorless in the middle. This place belongs to the locals, save yourself and let them have it.

Hillside is the place to meet and visit. It is also one of the few places near Western Carolina…read morethat serves Coke products.

Stopped in on my way to hike nearby trails on campus and grabbed a cup of drip brew to go (which…read morewas delightful coffee), a blueberry muffin (tasty, classic, fluffy and delicious). There's a case on the counter with several simple pastries like this and they all looked lovely. I also saw that they served Counter Culture coffee, which I love and which is a NC local brew, so I grabbed a bag of that (whole beans) to go as well. The vibe was chill and minimalist, acoustic chill pop/folk music playing in the background, students on laptops everywhere studying. The girl at the counter was kind and laid back. Nothing fancy about this place but I would go out of my way to come here again in the future. I loved it.

Cute coffee shop with a earthy vibe! Tried this coffee shop after driving the tail of the dragon,…read morestaff was friendly. Coffee was a little too sweet for my liking but the flavor of the espresso was nice!

Great coffee shop! Exactly what I had in mind when i started looking for a quick coffee and snack…read more Not a lot of options in the area, but even still, it would stand out in a busy town. Will totally go back when in the area!