I write a lot of reviews, and I don't throw around a statement like this lightly. My reviews have…read moreeven made their way into print magazines and newspapers over the years, so when I say this is the best breakfast place I have ever eaten at in my entire life, I mean it. I went with the Black Bear Sampler, and this thing came out in a cast-iron skillet looking like breakfast had decided to show off. Eggs, ham, bacon, sausage gravy, grits, potatoes, biscuit--the whole works. And somehow, instead of being a giant pile of average food, everything was fantastic. That's what impressed me most. Plenty of places can make one great breakfast item. When you order a sampler this big, usually something gets left behind. Not here. Every part of it earned its spot in that skillet. The portions are huge, the food is excellent, and this is exactly what I picture when I think of a real Smoky Mountain breakfast: hearty, simple, and done right. I've eaten breakfast in a lot of places over a lot of years. This one is now the measuring stick. Absolutely fantastic. I can't wait to come back.

We stopped by Crockett's on a recent trip to Gatlinburg for a hearty and delicious breakfast…read more The vibe is all 1800's chuckwagon. Or maybe more lumberjack camp? Either way, I'm here for it. Wooden floors, antique cookpots, and a newspaper like menu. It's cozy and outdoorsy all at once. The food is hearty--think skillets, mammoth cinnamon rolls, and pancakes as big as your head. It's the kinda spot you'll want to save for a hungry morning! The service was friendly and the prices are reasonable. Get to it!

Found this little country store while in the area. Was looking for "something off the beaten path"…read moreto eat and got it. Was honestly a bit skeptical at first because this place doesn't have good signage at the road, so I thought maybe I was trespassing. I was wrong. A friendly woman greeted us upon entering and showed us what was available for the day. Very few choices, but I didn't mind what felt like a home cooked meal. I had the meatloaf w/ mashed potatoes and green beans. Absolutely delicious. The chickens running around outside and the cute farm cat were entertaining. And I was able to pick up Cruze Farm milk too! Yes, please! Glad I gave this place a chance. The reviews speak for themselves.

Cruze Country Store is a small country store in Strawberry Plains. It has a variety of meats,…read morejams/jellies/honey, and other items in the store. They also serve food! I will have to order a plate the next time I'm in the area because their mac & cheese looked delicious! I purchased beef skirt and jalapeño sausage. I made fajitas with the beef skirt and the meat was of excellent quality! I will be visiting them again to purchase more meat. Everyone working was polite and greeted me with a smile. And, even suggested ways to cook the beef skirt.

Ordered a Hamburger and frys this past week. It was made to order, hot, and was really good. Still…read moregood prices from the deli side, I will be going back. They have reduced the number of tables to only 2, and it looks like most of the orders are take out now. It's new layout is like a mini mart style, cold drink cases line two walls, pre-packaged item on shelves ect.

Tuesday's catfish special is my absolute favorite. The slaw is also yummy. The staff is always…read morecourteous. Wonderful local place. Carry out or eat in.

Very nice folks, good comfort food and convenient location. Picnic tables outside could use a…read morelittle refresh, but I don't think they're used much.

The food is good, but if you're not a regular you get rushed out. The eating area is very crowded…read moreso that might be the reason why. It would be better if there was room to move. It's a very small building but it feels like a country diner. The hours are odd too.

Loved this place . Good home cooked meals and greatly priced . Everyone was so nice . Karaoke on…read morethursday was a great time . Didn't get the nerve to sing but maybe next time . Loved the burgers and even had some no sugar added vanilla ice cream .

I'm so critical about food. Life isn't cheap, and food is no different. Not only is this place what…read moreI would consider cheap, it's freaking delicious! If you find your venture thru this little town. You've gotta stop and eat a bite!

The atmosphere is beautifully curated, the food is fresh and delicious, the portions are generous,…read morethe price is perfect for the area, and the service is always friendly! This is an amazing addition to the area. They have something for everyone from smoothies to French toast and omelettes so all of your picky eaters will be satisfied.

I highly recommend everyone traveling through East Tennessee to stop in for delicious pastries at…read morethe Buttercup Bakehouse! It is conveniently located on State Route 33 in Maynardville. Try their breakfast bars. The blueberry is fabulous! Also, the pecan covered cheesecake is divine!

Absolutely adore this little bakery! My mom brought me a chicken salad sandwich and some cookies…read morefrom here and omg DELISH! Now, anytime I'm in Maynardville, I make it a point to stop by! Their chicken salad is a 10/10! The owner makes so many amazing desserts, but my most favorite is the banana pudding cookies! I'm obsessed with them!! 12/10! I'm not a fan of pimento cheese, but my family loves it and they all say the one here is yummy!! I received cupcakes for my birthday and while they were good, they were my least favorite thing I've had from here. The cupcake itself was so tasty, but I didn't love the icing due to the heavy flavor of crisco. Everyone who tasted them said the same thing about the cupcakes. If she could somehow reduce the crisco used in her icing recipe or maybe even substitute it for something else, I really think these would be a home run like everything else she sells! Overall a wonderful place that I highly recommend you try if you're in the area!

This coffee shop did so well with renovations and decor. I had stopped by Brevard a few years back…read morewhile they were under renovation and I'm so glad they were open for me to check out now. Their staff were friendly, menu was wonderful, and the drink came out delicious!

The biscuit was good, needed the jam to have more sweetness, it was tart. Added bacon for $2 so…read moreessentially it's a dollar a bacon strand! Lol that's definitely overpriced. Got the speciality banana latte, didn't love the banana chunks, and there wasn't a lot of "espresso" flavor coming through. Deff wouldn't get that again. The inside is cute but only one register so the line backs up quickly! Once I ordered I got everything pretty fast.

We stopped by Heidi's Bakery for some fresh baked treats and really enjoyed everything we tried. We…read morepicked up a few pastries and a slice of cake, and everything was soft, fresh, and full of flavor. The pastries had a nice buttery texture, while the cake was moist without being overly sweet. We also grabbed some coffee to go with our treats, which made for a perfect little afternoon break. A lovely spot when you're craving something freshly baked.

i ordered a specific cake with my daughter's firm instructions written in front of me.i received a…read moreround cake instead of a square/ sheet cake and they said i ordered the wrong one that they don't even make square cakes but you can clearly see on there website pics of square /sheet cakes as far as the quality of the cake not as good as i had hoped for. it was dry and kinda rubbery.no offense to your bakery but why argue with the customer .I definitely expected better for the cost of the cake.

I absolutely love this place. It's a very cozy nook in Middlesboro and is quite famous among…read morestudents and locals for quality breakfast and lunch. It's a family-owned restaurant with homemade delicious pastries and good dessert. The service is amazing and very homie. It also has a nice patio.

This place is . I could not recommend this place more highly! The atmosphere 10+, the staff 10+,…read moreTHE FOOD ! Not just worth the stop... totally worth ANY DRIVE!!! The coffee is amazing! Had a breakfast pizza and WOW!!! So good!