We did the Scenic Railway from Blue Ridge to McCaysville, which has a 2 hour layover in…read moreMcCaysville. After eating lunch, 9 of us walked to Happy Bear for some ice cream & we weren't the only ones with that idea. It was SO crowded! More on that in a bit... They had a lot of flavors to choose from. Because I was trying to be good , I got the Sugar Free Turtle Sundae in a small bowl, which was about 2 scoops. It was pretty good for sugar free ice cream. It had pecans & chocolate/caramel swirls. My husband got a Peanut Butter Twirl cone. I didn't see the cannolis in the cabinet next to the cash register until we were paying. They looked great! In the time we were there (from 1:00-1:30 pm), I bet there were 50+ customers in and out. I say that because there was only one poor girl working & she was doing everything: scooping the ice cream & ringing up the sales & she had a great attitude the entire time. One woman ahead of us had snarky comments to the employee but she handled it well. I don't know how she did it. I would've lost my patience. It was a great place & if we're back in McCaysville, we'll definitely be back.

We got their warm cookie sundae, which was a chocolate chip cookie base…read more They didn't have any vanilla ice cream this day so we got their salted Carmel ice cream. The chocolate sauce is your basic hersheys chocolate sauce (I don't recommend if you like the taste of real chocolate) It was delicious and big enough to split! The girls at the counter were very friendly and let us sample a few of the ice cream flavors.

If you're looking for some amazing cuban food.. look no further than the Rum Cake Lady! The wife…read moreand I went on a whim on our way home from a weekend Georgia trip, and we were not disappointed! Ended up leaving with coffees, shirts, stickers, and food for the house! We are dying to go back!! The cuban sandwich was one of the best Ive had since Miami!!

Not great. Husband got the steak sandwich and I got the friend mashed potato with meat inside…read moreappetizer. The steak was very tough. The mashed potato ball wasn't bad. We both had a jumex to drink. Total the bill was $30 which was slightly higher than what I would expect for what you got. We have had truce Cuban cuisine in Cuba, and Cuban cuisine in Florida and other places and here just missed the mark. Nice employees and cute area just nothing we would return to.

Every brew is delicious with a wide variety for all kinds of people. Friendly staff makes this…read moreneighborhood brewery welcoming and fun.

We've been loyal BBB fans since they opened their doors in 2018, and they've never given us a…read morereason to look elsewhere. This brewery proves that great beer doesn't need a fancy building. The space is simple and functional, and that's exactly the point--the focus has always been on making excellent beer. With multiple national awards, the quality truly speaks for itself. Every beer is consistently well-made, balanced, and true to style, with real care and skill behind each pour. You come here for substance, not flash, and it delivers every single time. It certainly doesn't hurt that the owners, staff, and regulars are some of the best around--they make it feel like home.

Went to Mimo's Ice Cream for the first time today. We're very picky about ice cream, so we didn't…read moreexpect to find anything that delicious in Murphy. Guy, who served us, was both friendly and helpful. My husband had the strawberry in a cup, and the strawberries we very fresh. I had the English Toffee in a waffle cone. It was rich and delicious. Even the cone tasted homemade. I'm looking forward to trying more flavors with some toppings next time. I highly recommend Mimo's!

I was staying in a cabin nearby and had a craving for some good, homemade ice cream, so I decided…read moreto try out Mimo's. WOW! It was soo delicious. They're located inside the Mason Bar and off to the right side. All of the flavors looked so fantastic but I opted for the strawberry and hazelnut crunch. I loved the fresh strawberry pieces in the ice cream and the hazelnut crunch tasted just like a Ferraro Rocher! So totally worth the visit if you're in the area

The absolute best experience ever in Blue Ridge GA. We visited Mona Lisa's on June 5. The first…read morething we noticed was the owner who is an amazing sweet kind person. We loved the desserts and cocktails so much we are already planning another visit to Blue Ridge to eat at Mona Lisa's again. If you're in Blue Ridge you must stop by Mona Lisa's for dessert & cocktails!!!

Stumbled across this charming little dessert spot while walking around town, and I'm so glad we…read moredid! We were warmly greeted the moment we walked in and quickly shown to a table. Our waitress was kind, friendly, and gave us a helpful overview of the menu before taking our drink order. We ordered a chocolate milk, a coffee, and the star of the day -- the Secret Garden Apple Cake. It arrived warm, loaded with caramel and real apple pieces. It's definitely a dessert meant for sharing -- huge in size and even bigger in flavor! If you're in town and craving something sweet, this is the place to go. Highly recommend!

Must try! Everything looked so good - I wish I could have tried it all. We ended up getting a dozen…read morebuckeyes and two bottled sodas. I was told everything is made fresh daily! Definitely recommend!

Mmm - so sweet... in all the best ways! Tried to go on national pie day but was a day late. Still,…read morethey had plenty of selection. It's a take-and-go shop, but you are warmly welcomed and served. We settled for strawberry cheesecake, Dolly bar and Dingdong cake for today. Will be back!

When you get struck by a wild hair to turn your love into a marriage and have 4 days notice you…read morechange expectations. You NEVER expect anything like THIS! First it's elegant. I sent some idea photos and what I got was beyond perfect. Simple. Lovely. Perfect. THEN I ate the cake! A vanilla cake. Like what can you expect but OMG! It's a vanilla like I've never had. This is stab your granny for the recipe good! Honest! My hubby has NO sweet tooth but he gorged this down like a starving man eating slabs! It became a competition of who can eat more before it's gone! And now--well Everytime we are up we get a small cake and indulge. Even if we are just popping through the cupcake version is just as amazing. Look, I have no idea what is in this vanilla but it's AMAZING. You tell ME how they take vanilla cake- as basic as it gets- and turn it to incredible. I'm not even going to talk about everything else I've had I. The shop since then like macaroons, cinnamon rolls, that s'mores cupcake (drool). I'm just goi g to say Go! You will not regret it and whoever you bring treats home to will feel loved! But don't blame me if you get addicted to them because this is the best- hands down.

The Sweet Shoppe is a great place to stop into for a cold drink or sweet treat as you're shopping…read morein Blue Ridge. I loved their variety of fun drink flavors available they even had a special fall menu. I ordered a cinnamon dolce iced chai and a birthday cake macaron, both were delicious! They had a line almost out the door but they were very efficient and quick to serve us all. They had a couple small tables available to sit at and a bench outside that was nice to people watch from!

We've really loved going here the past few years. However, when we arrived this year, they had…read moredrastically gone up in price for the u-pick. Last year it was $10 per person, and this included a bag. This year it was $8 per person, and then you had to purchase a bag separately. The lowest price of a bag was $12. Just beware. Beautiful place though, but we may have to try it somewhere else.

Mercier Orchards was our first stop during our fall family trip and it was such a fun experience!…read more We started our visit by heading up to the orchard for some apple picking. It was my first time apple picking so I was really excited to experience it with my family. We rode a tractor up to the orchard and along the way our guide shared the history of the orchards and gave us some fun information about the different varieties of apples that grow in the orchards. We had the best time walking the orchard and picking the apples right off the trees and getting to eat them on the spot. After apple picking we stopped by the bakery to pick up some items to take back to the cabin. We picked up one of their locally made peach wines and their famous apple cider cinnamon donuts. They were delicious. Mercier Orchards is definitely a must visit if you're taking a fall trip to Georgia!

We have enjoyed many meals at Julie's Place over the years. We live about 3 miles away and it is…read moreout neighborhood go-to. First, Julie is almost always there and when she isn't, her daughter is. They are warm and welcoming. We have seen very little change in waitstaff over several years and have been told she is great to her employees. That isn't surprising, given that Julie's Christian values are strong. You will love the atmosphere, where the decor is antique and filled with sunflowers and old trucks. Notice the cashier's desk when you enter! Julie serves Southern comfort foods that we southerners grew up eating. Everything is fresh and cooked onsite. We love this place!! We can be found there at least twice monthly!

Oh man, where do I start. I took my husband here, because we…read morehadn't tried it before. When we walked in, we waited to be seated, we were standing close to the cash register and kitchen area. As we waited we listed to one of the staff complaining that wasn't a great sign. As we were being seated, we noticed all the cute decor! Someone took a lot of time to make the place look so cute! The waitress was super attentive! Hubby ordered the special, a Meatball sandwich and I ordered a salad with fried chicken tenders... I had to cheat a little bit. That Fried Chicken was calling my name! The food came out after a little bit of a wait. I completely understand because the chicken was fresh. But my poor hubby got a mess of a sandwich. It appears they made the sandwich and it sat while the chicken cooked. It was a soppy soggy mess. The bread was drenched and completely mush. He said the French Fries weren't much better. I asked him if he could eat just the meatballs and he picked up them each up with a fork and each and everyone of them were completely black on one side. Totally burned. Boy I felt bad because my chicken was delicious! This is the reason I added two stars. We went to pay, my husband leaving his hot mess in his plate. The owner was at the cash register, I found this out because she answered the phone while checking us out (stating her name was Julie). She was in such a mood, she was rude to the person on the phone placing an orderIn fact she was even rude to us, she scared the bjesus out of me....so we didn't say a word. I sure didn't want to complain and start an altercation . Hubby will never go back. He was not happy at all. I might go back, maybe with a friend and hope next time is better ‍ Possibly everyone was having a bad day? It was not crowded when we dined, as it was around 2:30pm. We thought this would be an asset, but we were wrong. Here is hoping it was an off day for them. Dine at your own risk my friends. Stay away from soggy sandwiches! Go for the fried chicken

Perfect place to stop before tubing! It's right across from a tubing company spot (Blue Ridge…read moreTubing) and it was perfect to stop in before going. They have a restaurant with a little gift shop and a mining spot. I had the Buffalo chicken wrap with a bag of lays potato chips (the wrap was great!). They have seating inside and the food comes out pretty quick. Highly recommend for any tubers!

I was backpacking the Benton MacKaye trail (nobo) as this cafe was just over the bridge. I step in…read moreand the gal was very friendly taking my order. The mushroom sweeper SS ch raw melt burger was delicious and they gave me lots of fries Anyone in the area should visit too Author of follow the white blazes by eagle trail dancer