We were visiting Helen, GA and husband stopped by the gas station next door to get some gas. I saw…read morethis cute little cheese market and decided to step inside and explore. So happy that I did! When I walked in, the staff were super friendly and all smiles. The cashier/barista was such a sweetheart! They have a cheese market, deli, bakery bar, and coffee shop all in one! They sell all kinds of charcuterie items, from salami, cheese, jam, jellies, to coffee, candy, wine, and chocolates. They also sell cutting boards and other little trinkets. I absolutely loved that they sell "charcuterie for one" that has cheese, meats, and olives for a single serving on the go too! We saw that they had a lunch box special for sandwiches that includes a sandwich, cookie, pickle spear, and bag of chips for $12. What a steal!!! We decided to get the Jammin' Pig sandwich which is a panini pressed sandwich with ham, brie cheese, and cherry jalapeño jam. The lunch box was a great size and included Lay's regular potato chips and a chocolate chip cookie! They also sell other cookies and baked goodies (brownies, cakes, etc.) at the bakery bar area. The sandwich was probably the best sandwich I ever had in my life. Holy cow! The sandwich was pressed and grilled perfectly with nice grill marks and the meat and cheese was fresh! The brie and the cherry jalapeño jam melted together so nicely and added a creamy and flavorful element to the sandwich. The ham provided the saltiness that helped cut a little bit of the sweetness from the jam. The jam wasn't spicy at all. It was a beautifully balanced sandwich. My husband thought I was exaggerating (because I'm not picky with anything haha), but as soon as he took a bite, his expression was speechless. He loved the sandwich so much, that we decided to come back the very next day and ordered the same sandwich and tried another one. If you want to take another step, take a bite of the sandwich and then a bite of the pickle for that hint of acidity. It causes a umami effect with all the flavors dancing on your palette! For the lunch box special, you either get a chocolate chip cookie or the white chocolate cranberry one (I believe they alternate cookie flavors based on their inventory), but both cookies were delicious. The texture is not like other cookies as it's more like an oatmeal texture kind of deal. A little bit crumbly, but nonetheless, both flavors were very good and tasty. My husband ordered the Kickin' Horse sandwich the day after and he actually liked it better than the Jammin' Pig. His sandwich consisted of ciabatta bread, roast beef, muenster cheese, horseradish sauce, and onion, panini pressed style. I had a bite of his sandwich and all the flavors worked so well. The horseradish sauce brings out the roast beef flavor and enhances the muenster cheese. We tried some iced latte specials as well. We had the "Hippie Chick" that is a lavender honey flavored latte and the "Sweater Weather" which is a cinnamon and caramel? flavored latte. We absolutely loved the Hippie Chick latte and ordered another one when we came back, but the "Sweater Weather" wasn't our favorite. Respectfully, it tasted like a fall candle. It was good, but not the best we've had. Overall, we will definitely come back when we're in the area. The price was worth it for the amount of food that you get! Trust me when I say to get the sandwiches! You will not be disappointed!!! Now I'm craving their Jammin' Pig sandwich....

Super cute place on the edge of town near Helen. It's a little market with cheese, snacks, beer,…read morewine, and sandwiches. We stopped in for sandwiches and they were pretty good. They have specialty ones or you can build your own. I recommend getting yours made warm. You can also build your own charcuterie board. Everyone that worked in there was super nice.

Had amazing smash burger! Would definitely go back again. Nice outdoor seating with view of Helen.read more

I was surprised at all the things this store had! We grabbed sandwiches from them two nights and…read morethey were very good! We also bought groceries, beer, soap, fire starters, marshmallow sticks, water and a few other necessities. One evening we sat out back for live music and drinks! Everyone was friendly and helpful. Betty's is an all in one stop shop!

Great room and wonderful owners. Really liked their selections of wine and beer!!! Owners were…read morevery nice!

Enjoyed the tasting and very helpful service. Ambiance was relaxing and chill. Bought few bottles…read moreto take home.

It is a very well stocked liquor store. They have everything. If you forgot to bring it they…read morehave it. Prices are reasonable.

Discount Spirits of Helen is my "go to" for all my take-home liquor and beer purchases in this…read morearea. Not only do they have an enormous selection of everything drank related but the facility is always clean and the service is much friendlier than other spirits stores I have visited. I'm ALL about friendly faces and Sam (the owner) is 5 stars! The lady that works there is also nice. Sam, however, IS the reason why I'm a huge fan of this small business. Sam is supremely friendly, communicative, and greets us with a warm smile - even if we stop in 2 minutes before closing. The prices here are reasonable and the wide selection of products surpasses all other retailers in Helen. Sure, we can spend our moolah in a store closer to us, but I'd rather make the extra effort and drive to Discount Spirits of Helen to receive the best service in the mountain town of Helen, Georgia. Sam laughs at my sarcasm, because I forever roll with jokes. I can't help being cynical, and Sam picks up what I throw down. Good stuff! When I'm walking around with my cat in his stroller, I'll stop in, grab me a small bottle of whatever and a mixer, throw it in my "day cup" to drink & continue my Alpine wandering properly. Happy happy joy joy! I won't purchase Bud Light or any other Anheuser-Busch product, but everything else is a winner here. #facts Check out this store located next to Betty's Market and pick up some moonshine if you're in the mood to get lit. PRO TIP: Get crunk responsibly because the Helen Smokey don't play! REASONS TO VISIT: 1. Ample parking 2. Reasonable prices 3. Full selection of everything 4. Friendly service 5. Long / late hours

This was my first time visiting Helen, Georgia. We came here with a group of friends that all spend…read moretime at Oktoberfest some time ago and were looking to reconnect without having to fly to Munich. THIS was my favorite place of the stay, and the most authentic. You sit at benches/picnic tables, the food is spaetzle and schnitzel, the drinks are reasonable and the feel is pure German. If you have ONE stop, do Bodensee...and if you're staying for the weekend, make this your last meal. Highly recommended!!

We had a great time. There were several options of the menu, and a kids menu for our little one…read more Service was great and there's a small parking lot towards the back with available parking if you get there early enough. Staff here is lovely. Even though we got here one busy night, everyone was attentive to what we wanted. The little one got a chicken tender plate with fries and a side of veggies, and my husband and I split the platter for two. Our waitstaff forgot our veggies, but quickly helped resolve this when we brought it up. The veggies came out tasting delicious. The platter for two was great, tons of meats and a great side dish of gut friendly foods. I wish the sauce was on the side, but it was a nice flavor. The reason for 3 stars was the musical entertainment. I wish there was an option for 3.5 stars, I don't think 4 stars accurately represents this restaurant. The musicians were so talented and got us all excited to be there. It was great to hear some guests know some songs, which added a unique atmosphere to this restaurant. We'd def go back, but prefer another German restaurant when visiting Helen.

The food was great. Had chicken wings, fried pickles and for my 2 fur babies they had the 3 piece…read morechicken tenders Wings were real good, the chicken strips and chips were good. These were the best fried pickles I have had. They also brought my fur babies water for the table. And might I say sitting by the river watching the people tube down the river was entertaining. Love the place. Highly recommend

We went here during a day trip to Helen, we didn't expect much as so many restaurants in Helen seem…read moreto be the same ol' thing but location was nice and it wasn't super crowded. We started with the Pretzel Bites which were essentially deep fried pieces of pretzels. Not sure who thought to say this was Bavarian style. I'm not entirely sure they were deep fried but they had a very thick batter and tasted similar to say an onion ring batter. Very crunchy even through. We're pescatarian anyway so food is always limited in tourist towns (but far easier to find options in Germany than in Helen). I decided to go with the veggie burger which was a black bean patty from Morningstar. Honestly I like them and we asked before anyway so this was fine with me. The bread was good and the fries were fresh and hot. My wife got the fish platter I think it was called and it was pretty bad. She could eat the fries but not all of the fish. It was heavily deep fried and you could flick it putting a dent in the batter. My son got the fried shrimp which he ate a couple of but then said he was done. My wife tried his and said it was better than the fish platter so had a couple. We went with two friends who shared chicken tenders. They weren't impressed, to me they looked like chicken schnitzel it was so thin. I'm not going to judge quality on chicken though so it may be good? Location and service was the main thing going for it. Our waitress was very nice and attentive, we sat outside and we could watch people float by tubing so people watching was good. The atmosphere at this time during lunch was pretty quiet and chill. I could see it getting packed in the evenings especially for those going out for drinks. Overall I can't say I was surprised by the quality but I hoped I would be wrong. For the cost and quality of food we won't go back.

What a great hidden gem in Helen! The views were fantastic and the service was wonderful!…read more Everything we ordered was delicious including the smoked salmon dip. The highlight of the visit was its pet friendly! Well behaved dogs are allowed to join you at this adorable find. My brother ordered the fried chicken sandwich and he raved about it:) We were too full for dessert but I hope on my next visit up, we will most definitely return

Delicious food with a great view. Comfort food with a date night feel. Thanks to the staff for our…read moreyummy Oyster sauced meatloaf and chicken.