Yes it gets busy, but sooo worth the wait! It has a coffee bar inside towards the back and an…read moreoutside patio with a few table and chairs if you prefer to eat outside. I just went shopping while waiting to get paged. There are lots of little stores to check out in the area. I waited less than 20 mins. Once seated we had the honey lemon ginger tea pot (absolutely recommend) and a latte. Food wise, we ordered the super sunny avocado toast (I opted for scrambled eggs), the stuffed French toast and Melanie's fruit waffle. Everything was beyond Delicious!! If I ever come down this way, this is where I'm having breakfast again. Great and lots of different options for everyone. Service was phenomenal!

The food and cocktails at Melanie's is fantastic! Go there first before considering anywhere else…read morefor breakfast or lunch. Good food, great service!

That is the best breakfast I have eaten in a very long time!…read more With the restaurant world lacking in flavor and taste this place thrives in both. Great job guys. Service is friendly and fast. Loved it!!!

This spot was perfect for a quick, hearty bite. They have a ton of options for biscuit sandwiches,…read morebreakfast plates and more. I opted for the Vicious which is a cheddar jalapeno biscuit, crispy chicken, maple sausage gravy, cowboy candy which is like sweet grilled jalapenos and syrup. Normally,my breakfasts are not so hearty but this was a delicious treat. I also opted for a loaded bloody mary which was solid. This is the kind of spot where you pay at the counter and they bring your food to your table. It's casual, service is friendly, and the dish was under $13. The spot has ample parking and is pretty spacious as well.

Last stop on a bachelorette trip before we hit the road back to Raleigh and I can confidently say…read morethis was a great choice to end on in Boone. This place has so much charm and feels like home. You can tell it's a spot locals come to often and there's a real sense of community, even though Boone is more of a touristy town. They have a little art vending machine and the checks come out in an actual book. Every dish the girls had was a 10/10 so don't worry about ordering the wrong thing. We parked in a paid lot about two blocks away which wasn't too bad. Definitely worth a visit!​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​

If there were 25 stars, I'd give that! Ambiance was darling! To say the food was delicious would be…read moreway too understated! I've never had a bigger more perfect biscuit. Everything made in house. Summer came to our table to ask about how things were and she was as delightful as the food. She told us how they had helped feed people that had lost so much in the hurricane, . Above and beyond. We went back the next day it was so good, and she remembered our names!! We'll be back! Dan, Darlene, Rich and Karen

Worth the 45 minute wait on game day…read more This spot is well equipped to handle their hungry App fans' wait times with their efficient electronic wait list. We knew there would be a wait considering it was Family Weekend at App. Noelle was our server and she was super kind and very attentive. I knew we were in the right place when I saw mini packs of apple butter as a regular staple like grape jelly. I always get an omelette and didn't deter from my routine here. I had to have a biscuit to try the apple butter. And why not blow the diet completely away with the hash browns. Everything on my plate was great. The omelette was super fluffy with perfectly seasoned sausage. The hash browns were perfectly cooked and nicely seasoned. But that biscuit!!! OMG! It was super fluffy and the apple butter put it over the top and reminded me of my childhood home cooked breakfasts at my grandmother's house. I'm so glad our son is just a freshman at App so I have at least another 3.75 years to get breakfast here every time we visit.

Always a great breakfast! Great service and yummy food. We go everytime we are in the area.read more

North Carolina is growing on me. Fresh crisp air, beautiful mountainous scenery, great hiking…read moreroutes and especially meticulous details in their cuisine. Proper is just that, a quaint and popular restaurant that features the chef's special select menu each day which means reservations are highly suggested. We were lucky enough to arrive right before peak dinner time and was able to score a spot to the front overlooking the chefs garden where ingredients are home grown. We started with their carrot and apple soup with coconut milk base. I know this is tmi but I'd be satisfied swimming in a pool of that delicious soup. Fresh, fresh and fresh. I decided on the baked catfish with olives, tomatoes and thyme together with green beans potato casserole and side salad while my partner enjoyed fried chicken breast with potatoes and gravy, steamed cabbage and cornbread. Very few can take a boneless fried chicken to taste like it's still on the bone. Excellently done. We then savored on their recommended dessert chocolate chip bread pudding with homemade ice cream. If you're in the neighborhood give this quaint little house a try you won't be disappointed.

The food, service and atmosphere are superb. I wasn't able to get a seat inside because I didn't…read morehave a reservation for my first visit. But I came back, and had a wonderful experience. The food was beyond excellent. If you want a great place to visit for a date night or just a quiet dinner alone, this is the place. An absolute must visit restaurant when in Boone. To make sure you get a seat inside this popular restaurant, make a Reservation.

They have an adorable outdoor dining area that is dog friendly, trendy indoor dining area w a bar,…read moreand they have a pool table & little arcade area. They have a full bar with craft cocktails and creative seasonal cocktails. I've only tried their dinner menu but really enjoyed their mac & cheese (yes kid's menu because I eat like a child), Caesar salad and the charcuterie board (which has the most delicious maple-glazed bacon). All the servers were friendly and attentive but the drinks & food came out much slower than expected. Otherwise, this is definitely a good local hangout!

So good. I had breakfast here The candied grapefruit is yum…read moreand the breakfast platter is also yum.

Found this place based on their good review on Google and it live up to the review!…read moreWe had the tomato basil soup, onion ring, fried pickle (the best), short stack banana pancakes, big daddy breakfast, and sunny side up eggs, toast, and bacons. All the found came out warm, delicious, and not greasy! Our server, Sophie C., checked on us, made sure our drinks filled up. The inside is typical diner kinda place and everyone happy with their food selections.

This is such a lovely place in Boone We were visiting with…read moreour kids and grandparents for the first time in Boone and blowing rock and were looking for a nice place to have breakfast. So glad we decided to go here! Staff is nice and welcoming and the food is good

We tried to get a table here almost every day of our 5-day trip, but it was packed! We finally…read moresmartened up and called a day ahead for a reservation. It might have just been the holiday rush, but I always figure "busy means good," so my expectations were high--and The Local didn't disappoint. We started with the nachos; they were delicious, though I do wish they came with a bit more meat. For mains, the burger was outstanding--probably one of the best we've had in the entire area. We also ordered the Brazilian steak, which was cooked perfectly and came with great plantains. The quinoa with tofu was good, too, though it was a little dry and would have been perfect with a sauce. The service really stood out. Our waitress was incredibly attentive and refilled my water at least four times without me asking. Great ambiance and an all-around good experience. Definitely worth the wait!

Stopped in here to grab a bite to wrap up our day of exploring. There was a very long wait, but we…read morewere table to get seats at the bar. Bar tender provided menus, and checked back on us after a few minutes to take order. They've got a good menu with pizza, sandwiches, burgers, and a good variety of entrees (seafood, steak, chicken, pasta), basically, they've got something for everyone. Not being too hungry, but knowing we needed something, we decided to just split an order of the pulled pork nachos. The food came out fairly quickly, looked and tasted great. They did not skimp on toppings. Staff was friendly, food was good, only complaint is it was very dark inside, and surprisingly loud in the restaurant, I can't imagine being there with live music, I assume it would be impossible to have a conversation.

Glad I went but would not go back. 3 stars. 1 for service…read more 1 for experience/ environment. 1 for dessert. The service was excellent we had a great waiter. The atmosphere was really cute with a farm Grandma's house vibe. The food is brought out Family Style Dining. Vegetable soup was first which I found very tasteless. Next you got a ton of food with two Meats of chicken and a chop steak and gravy. The chicken had no spice but was cooked well. The other food that I tasted was again just very Bland. Not bad just no flavor. Dessert was also provided and the dessert was great. Best blackberry cobbler I have ever ate.

This place was good, it wasn't the BEST fried chicken and southern food I've ever had but the…read moreexperience was fun and our waiter was extremely nice!

Newish in town, Social on Main is my favorite place for breakfast in Blowing Rock--so much so that…read moremy husband and I usually visit twice when we are staying in BR. Social on Main is an easy walking distance if you are staying downtown. You may need to hunt for a downtown parking spot if driving, however. There are plenty of parking spots on the nearby side streets, and a large public lot (slightly hidden) off Maple Street. Don't let the lack of onsite parking deter you from a visit! We've tried the Charlie Sellers, Beth Ann Clark (new and amazing!), The Hammy, Butch Triplett, and Carl Freeman. One thing for sure is that SoM knows how to do cheesy scrambled eggs. I constantly lament that other breakfast places don't know how to properly cook scrambled eggs, and allow sufficient time for the cheese to melt. SoM's eggs are always perfect. They also do a proper crispy bacon. Their biscuits are "cat head" style--i.e., as big as a cat's head--and fluffy, and really good with butter. The Beth Ann Clark is their newest addition, with cheesy scrambled eggs, bacon or country ham, french toast, and a cup of fruit. I actually got this twice on our last trip to Blowing Rock--it was that good! But fried egg fans should also be glad that SoM also does perfect eggs over-medium. And their corned beef is perfectly crispy. I don't normally like corned beef, but it goes perfectly with their cheesy scrambled egg when my husband orders the Butch Triplett. Their hash browns are crispy on the outside, but soft on the inside. We prefer them a bit crispier throughout, but they were still fine. Their coffee is noteworthy--strong and delicious. Many breakfast places serve weak coffee, but Social's version is perfect. Their servers are all efficient and friendly. One of our servers shared the story of how their plates were all named after Blowing Rock individuals, and that was really cool. One more thing - SoM accepts Apple Pay! This is definitely our go-to for breakfast in Blowing Rock.

Social on Main was the perfect way to start our weekend in the area…read more We drove into the area for breakfast and exploring and upon arrival the spot was packed. After looking at the menu and dining there I can see why. The portions are huge, and the pricing is so great. They also have a full bar including breakfast martinis - which I did not opt for but went with a bloody mary instead. It was huge and delicious. They have a lot of breakfast options, but when I saw corn beef hash I knew I had to try that. They have a bunch of different breakfast options and the one I ordered came with eggs, ham, hash browns and I can't remember what else but it was huge. If breakfast isn't your thing and you want lunch - you can choose from their lunch specials which are a main and three sides for under $14 - wowza that is literally crazy! It is a cozy, charming spot with friendly service and I would definitely recommend if you are in Blowing Rock.