We love this place and go regularly in summer. Great sandwiches! Fresh ingredients. Don't miss this…read moreplace.

The secret garden should remain a secret. I was not gonna write this review because I hate saying…read moreanything bad about a small business. My wife told me that the owner evidently went to a well thought of culinary school. We ordered their turkey sandwich and a turkey salad two waters and a bag of chips. Bill came to $33. The salad would not even qualify for a small size and had very little turkey. The sandwich which is supposed to be a sub roll is about 5 to 6 inches long with a couple of slices of salted turkey. I ordered no dressing but for some reason, the bottom of the sub was drenched THE ONLY REASON I AM GIVING IT THREE STARS IS BECAUSE THE STAFF WERE QUITE LOVELY. Unless they change their pride in their food and the only uses a wonderful education I would say save your money and keep this voice a secret God I hope they do better cause I love to see small businesses do well

Some of the best breakfast I've had in a while! The chicken fried steak was so tender and…read moreflavorful. And the gravy was perfect without being too heavy. I was also pleasantly surprised at how good the biscuits were. They were nice and light and fluffy. My husband really enjoyed the pastrami hash. I really liked how the coffee is served in different types of coffee cups. Just like visiting family that has collected mugs along their travels. Service was quick even thought it was Friday morning. We were sat right away.

Food was OK. Lots of it. Unfortunately I was verbally assaulted for standing by the sign that read…read moreplease wait here to be seated. Apparently I was standing too close to the push in door for his liking and thought it would be fun to tell me I was an idiot and didn't know how to follow directions or read signs. I should have walked out. Will pass on this place in the future. Shame on who ever that was......probably the owner, for making a customer feel so uncomfortable and unwelcome.

Stopped in for a biscuit before a morning outing. We were kind of surprised at the amount of…read moreproducts available here. Groceries, wine, and beer. They also make pizzas and sandwiches. The biscuits were pretty good. We asked about the pizzas and they said you could phone in your pizza or sandwich order and then come to pick it up. The staff here in the morning were very pleasant and helpful. We'll be back for takeout later.

On Friday afternoon, I came to Mountain Fresh to order three chicken sandwiches with side salads. I…read morewas excited because I've always really loved this place, especially their chicken sandwiches, but unfortunately this visit was very disappointing. When I got to the counter, I had a hard time hearing the employee taking my order because she was speaking extremely quietly, almost whispering. I asked for three chicken sandwiches, but she never asked what I wanted on them. I didn't think much of it at first because I assumed they would come with the usual toppings--lettuce, tomato, pickles, onions, etc. I noticed she entered "no cheese" without asking me whether I wanted cheese, which I thought was strange, but I didn't question it. I hadn't been to Mountain Fresh in over a year, so I genuinely thought maybe the way they took orders had changed. When she asked what I wanted for the sides, I specifically said side salads with no dressing. She repeated "no dressing" back to me, so I thought everything was correct. Unfortunately, by the time I realized how wrong the order was, I had already left. When we opened the food, the chicken sandwiches were basically just chicken and bread and were missing the toppings I expected. I then looked at the ticket and noticed that instead of entering "no dressing" for the salads, it said "no sauce." I'm not sure how "no dressing" became "no sauce," especially since she repeated "no dressing" back to me. The salads ended up coming with dressing. My mom couldn't eat her meal because the dressing from the salad had gotten onto some of the chicken as well, leaving it with a vinegar/vinaigrette taste. She was extremely disappointed because she has also really loved Mountain Fresh in the past. We ultimately ended up throwing away food that we had paid for, which was frustrating and a waste of money. What disappoints me the most is that this could have been avoided by simply going over the order with me and asking what I wanted on the sandwiches. I understand that mistakes happen, and I also understand that I could have opened everything and checked the food before leaving. However, I hadn't been there in over a year, so I thought their ordering process might have changed. When an employee repeats "no dressing" back to me, I also expect that "no dressing" is what will actually be entered. My family and I have had good experiences with Mountain Fresh in the past, which is exactly why this visit was so disappointing. Unfortunately, based on the customer service and the number of things that went wrong with this order, I'm leaving one star.

We arrived early for our reservation but they were able to seat us right away. It was a beautiful…read moreevening to dine outdoors. They have a nice patio area for that. They have an incredible wine list! Mostly bottles but also a decent glass selection. The food was great. I started with the goat cheese salad which was excellent. Then we each had a different salmon dish, one encrusted with vidalia onions and the other wasabi peas and both were equally tasty. Hard to recommend one over the other. Service was very timely and server was knowledgeable of the options. We will definitely go back if ever in Highlands again!

My friend and I recently had dinner at Wild Thyme, and everything was amazing...the food, the…read moreservice, all of it. It was our first time there, and we will definitely be back. We didn't have a reservation, but Dindu at the host stand was so kind and was able to seat us right away, which we really appreciated. I also have to give Dindu a special shoutout. I accidentally left something behind and didn't realize it until I was already back home in Florida. Dindu was kind enough to mail it back to me, and her follow-through and care with my item truly went above and beyond. I can't say enough good things about the service at Wild Thyme. Unfortunately, I don't have any photos because we basically inhaled our food. :) But I can tell you the halibut I had was absolutely delicious!

Ugly Dog Pub was one of my favorite places I visited in Highlands. The food was amazing, the smash…read moreburger definitely lived up to the hype, and the beer selection was great. The live music was an awesome touch and made for a fun atmosphere. I was able to bring my pup since I sat outside, which was a huge plus. Just keep in mind that if you're dining on the patio, the service is more limited, you order and pay at the bar, and they'll bring your food out to you. Overall, this is a must-visit if you're in Highlands, North Carolina, especially if you're a fan of great burgers, good beer, and a laid-back atmosphere.

We were seated right away. A little annoyed that our party of 5 was seated at a small corner booth…read moretable. Ended up using the back of the booth for our water bottle and condiments and still struggled for space. Buffalo wings were good but not exactly Buffalo. No buttery spicy hot sauce. It was more peppery than buffalo. Wings were cooked perfectly though Reuben is excellent as are the jalapeno Mac bites. Cheese dip was also excellent but we (and the table next to us) had to ask for more chips. Not portioned terribly well. Beer options were very slim (2 on tap from what it gathered). I'm sure there were plenty of bottled options but draft was disappointing. We ordered the ale but they tapped out and brought us brown ale. At 5pm...only a brown and stout on tap. Overall, it was a pretty middling experience but the food was good and they offer a military appreciation discount.

Great experience. Quality food, excellent service and a nice outdoor patio. Hoping to get back…read morethere on our next visit. Pizza was fresh, flavorful and served with plenty of tasty sauce and cheese.

I would have given it a 5 stars but...We eat here every time we pass thru or stay in the area. The…read morefood it great! Management tonight was NOT. We ordered the berry brie salad. An image is featured on instagram and looks delicious. It came out without Brie on it. I questioned the waiter who was fairly new. He argued with me that "this is how it is made". I showed him the photo. He went back to the cook who told him the Brie melted...on a salad? We ate the "Brie-less" salad anyway but informed the waiter we were not pleased with our experience. A few minutes later, he brought us a photo he had just taken of a berry Brie salad that...imagine that...it had Brie on it. He was very apologetic and comp'ed us 50% off the salad. Fortunately the waiter did the right thing, in spite of his boss.

Love the ambiance of this place, definitely tavern feel. However we had a mixed experience. We sat…read moreat the bar and the bar tender technically did fine, taking our orders and filling the drinks very timely, he seemed to have an attitude. Not to just us but those seated near us as well. Could've been an off night for him. Food wise, I had the brat sandwich which was great and she had a chicken sandwich which she said was very chewy. The prices here are high which you expect in a town like this but they should deliver a moist chicken breast on a sandwich for the price.

Best food in Highlands. The service was friendly and fast. Great atmosphere, fun and lively…read more Everything we ate was amazing

Stopped here for lunch and it was very good. She had the chicken tacos which she really liked. I…read morehad the sliced beef sandwich and it was excellent. We both had beans on the side which had nice chunks of pork in there. Very tasty. It wasn't really crowded so we got in and out quickly. The decor of the place is upscale bbq, very comfy and clean. Prices are very reasonable for the area. Give them a shot you'll be glad you did. They also have a nice selection of craft beers!

LEGIT SMOKEHOUSE !!!…read more About as mountainesque of a restaurant as you are going to find in the Smoky Mountains. Big gravel parking lot (do not spin out your tires). Two ways to enter - straight up stairs or multi level stairs, each depending on your knee strength - optional wheel chair accessible entrance at the front with a single handicap parking space. Upon entry, the scent of bbq smacked me right in the face. Greeted by two staff members and the bbq pit master. Not expecting a craft beer bar inside but it had a big brew selection on tap with cocktails and wine too. Ordered three full slab of bbq ribs with cole slaw and shoe string onions for $34.00, thought it was pricey until I saw the plate coming toward me by the server with two half slabs (see pic). The sheer girth and weight of the ribs were worthy of the price point. Bit into the first half slab and at the same time got a whiff of the sticky charred meat. Holy S*** it was fall off the bone moist with a nice smoky sauce, which brought an immeditate tear of joy to my left eye. I put some sweet sauce on my slab and onto my onions for added bliss. I have to commend them for the flavorful coleslaw with a light tang of vinegar. Lately, I have been getting bland coleslaw at restaurants but took a leap of faith here and was rewarded handsomely. The gender neutral ADA compliant bathroom was clean with a rustic theme. Dark wood walls with an oval mirror hovering above the wall mounted modern sink. Little gift shop at the entry door slinging Highlands Smokehouse items. Wonderful experience here and would recommend it highly to anyone that loves bbq in North Carolina.

That Muffuletta -- LAWD!…read more Yeah, I don't think I've ever paid $23 for a lunch sandwich before, but if I'm gonna do that -- this is the place. Hubby was also enamored of his 4-cheese Grilled Cheese Sandwich. He ordered it two days in a row. Service was efficient, and the chef came out and asked us about our meal. Grin. That's good business. This place can be busy, so settle in and keep an eye out for a table, if you can't come during a (fairly) quiet time. It can get just a tad crowded, but the atmosphere is friendly, with lots of guests and staff who seem to know each other well. We give Village Pantry two enthusiastic Thumbs Up! Go there!

I was visiting and the potato salad was the best I ever had! I am sure their recipe is protected…read morebut if anyone has it or know ingredients please share or even a copy cat recipe...

What an awesome place to visit! I totally recommend visiting the Cashiers Farmers Market for sure…read more Too many things to list in my review, but they have everything and more you'd expect at a farmers market. My bro and I had lunch at their BBQ place, literally on the side attached to the farmers market called, you guessed it; "On The Side Barbeque". The beef brisket sandwich melted in your mouth, it comes with 2 sides of your choice. I ordered mine with collard greens and homemade potato salad. The meal also comes with a can of soda or water bottle and a small bag of chips. It's actually a great value and they have a nice covered open air outdoor area to eat at. Service was great -- they have it down to a science there. Look forward to returning next time I'm in Cashiers!

Okay, I love it…read more I've been by this market numerous times, but we're staying in Cashiers for a few days, and decided today was the day. And I'm glad we did. They had a perfect pack of candles that I HAD to have, and I bought honeycomb for The Granddaughter -- she loves it. The young lady at the counter was so sweet and friendly. The atmosphere was light and happy. This is a great place to shop. If you haven't been here, you MUST go. I could almost say, If they don't have it, you don't need it.