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Had breakfast with my wife and daughter before moving her into a dorm at WCU. My wife had stopped…read morein Sylva on her way back from a mountain trip with her girlfriends and gave Lucy's a try. She said it was one of the best breakfast places she ever found so I was all about giving it a go myself. I had the huevos rancheros with cup of coffee. For a side I got fried potatoes. Nice place in downtown Sylva. Street parking right in front and available sat immediately upon arrival. Didn't have to wait long for food to come either. I enjoyed my meal and my wife got a biscuit and gravy and shared it with me and it was awesome as well. Lucy's is my new breakfast spot when visiting WCU.

From the moment we walked in, we had a wonderful experience! We were greeted warmly and seated…read moreright away. They also offer pet-friendly outdoor seating, which is a great option if you're dining with your furry friend. Our waitress, Mackenzie, was fantastic! She was friendly, attentive, and made sure everything came out quickly. The service was excellent from start to finish. The food was absolutely delicious. We had the Grit Bowl Special, Chicken & Waffles, Brioche French Toast, and fresh fruit. The chicken tasted just like my grandma's recipe. It was crispy, flavorful, and paired perfectly with their spicy hot honey. Everything was fresh and cooked perfectly. The coffee bar was another highlight! They offer so many specialty drink options, including hot chocolate topped with homemade whipped cream. And don't skip the fresh-squeezed orange juice, it was some of the best we've ever had! What really made this place stand out for our family was how kid-friendly it is. The kids got to draw pictures while we ate, and afterward they were able to hang their artwork in the hallway for everyone to see. They absolutely loved it! There's also a large lounge area in the back with cozy seating and games like Shut the Box and chess, making it a great place to relax while waiting for a table or after your meal. If you're looking for a delicious breakfast, outstanding service, and a family-friendly atmosphere, Lucy in the Rye is definitely worth a visit. We'll absolutely be back, and I highly recommend it!

Specialty coffee bar

Classic smash burger with seasoned potatoes

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Outdoor seating plentiful

Everett Street Diner

4.6(374 reviews)

11.7 mi

First I'd like to say, we are local full-time residents of Bryson City. Not that this should make…read moreany difference but to some it may. Everett Street Diner is our most favorite place for breakfast - hands down. Hubby and I have tried many items, none have disappointed. Fresh, hot, correctly cooked, presentation, service, hospitality, coffee, atmosphere, and prices - all are spot on fabulous. The owner - Mr Everett Street Diner ALWAYS greets everyone with a smile and friendly conversation. Family oriented, he welcomes you in, sits you down and makes you feel like you're in his kitchen. If (more like when) you wait for your table, it's never long. The staff bust their butts and don't make you feel rushed at all. This morning we/the restaurant celebrated, as an entire group, the expected January arrival of a little girl, and three birthdays!!! And yes, we ALL sang happy birthday. Well, except for Mr Everett, apparently he doesn't sing and will tell ya so!! Seriously though, if you're looking for a good meal, friendly service, and a place you can't wait to come back to ..... try Everett Street Diner!! Oh, and if you're looking for a little heat and spice? You've GOTTA try their spicy diner relish!!! We're on our 4th jar and have gifted 3 jars out to friends, family and a great barkeeper in San Antonio (but that's a different story)! Love you all at Everett Street Diner!!!

If you're looking for a good country breakfast with friendly people, this is the place. Definitely…read morearrive early before 8am, otherwise you'll be waiting for a table. Everything was very tasty. Husband thought his gravy could've been a little hotter. Other than that, no complaints.

Breakfast bar.

Mountain Man breakfast

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The Coffee Shop

3.3(37 reviews)

1.9 mi

Heard about this place from a friend so we had to check it out! Fast friendly service!!! Great…read morebreakfast, cool retro diner! Will eat here again!!

We were only in town for 2 nights, so we went one of the mornings, but wished we'd gone to Dunkin…read moreDonuts instead. It's a cute little breakfast spot for locals. It's been their spot since 1926 and I'm not sure it's been cleaned since. The food was ok, but not delicious. The ladies room was so filthy that when I opened the door - I turned around and walked right back out of it trying not to touch anything. Good coffee & good service, but the toast was stale, only 1 kind of jam, flavorless hash browns, flat omelette. My husband got 2 eggs - cooked correctly - but also flavorless. (They didn't use any seasoning on anything, not even salt & pepper.) He said the sausage was ok, as was the sausage gravy. I got a Philly cheesesteak omelette (ok but not great) and asked for my hash browns we'll-done. They overdid the outside but the potatoes were uncooked & flavorless in the middle. This place belongs to the locals, save yourself and let them have it.

Prep area is immaculate - invisible to dining room.

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Beach Mountain Diner

4.8(278 reviews)

16.0 mi

Get here early or get here late. Otherwise be prepared for a line. Eat a bowl of Cheerios before…read moreyou leave home and l promise you'll be hungry by the time you get a seat. The diner is on a corner (park in the adjacent lot, or waaay down the block if you were late waking) and leave your name with the hostess. Super clean with a staff of amazingly friendly and superfast waitresses the restaurant is surprisingly spacious and feels more like a new house than a diner. The menu is just as large and accommodates light eaters and "I only eat breakfasters" alike. Portions are large and all food is served fast and hot. Try the sliced smoked sausage with hot onion and peppers if you like spice: with scrambled eggs it's fire. Pancakes were huge, bacon was generous and coffee constantly refilled. Grits? Yes please. Only thing missing for me was livermush (hint, hint ownership). No disappointments here; if you are patient the reward is a great meal with a two-hour nap to follow.

Super quick service, kind workers and great food! You might have a little wait for a table but it's…read moreworth it, trust me! I did a build my own 3 egg omelet with spinach, feta, chicken & onions - delicious!! Their grits are so good, definitely recommend those as a side.

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Additional side of bacon

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Delicious tea

Sunday Diner

4.4(141 reviews)

35.4 mi

This place blew me away. The food was absolutely tasty and the offerings were amazing. If I had…read moremore time in Clayton, GA, I probably would have had all my remaining meals here. This diner is located in a back street, next to a market and close enough to a strip mall with restaurants. It's a quiet place although lots of people come in and out. We sat down, got our coffee, ate our meals, and wondered if we could eat more. The food was so tasty that we really wanted to take more food with us. I had a chicken fried steak and my gf had an omelette. Every table around us was busy eating, we were not the only ones who appreciated this food. For a humble place with delicious food, the prices were average. The coffee could use a little help, as well as the A/C, but all in all, it was a win for us hungry bears.

Local home grown people and food,great pancakes breakfasts are their speciality…read more Would recommend

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Main Street Diner

4.2(81 reviews)

17.1 mi

The food was excellent overall! The corn dip was rich, creamy, and absolutely delicious…read more I customized my burger with goat cheese and pepper jelly. I had asked for no tomatoes and to add pickles. They accidentally left the tomatoes on but did add the pickles. It was an easy fix, so it wasn't a big deal. The sweet potato hush puppies were delicious and definitely worth ordering. The crispy Brussels sprouts were the only disappointment. They weren't actually crispy and seemed a little undercooked. They were better dipped in the ranch, but I think they would have been much better if they had been cooked longer and sliced a little thinner. The atmosphere was great, with plenty of seating, and it was very kid-friendly. Overall, I'd definitely come back.

We had an excellent meal at Main Street Diner! The fish and chips were outstanding. Crispy,…read moreflavorful, and cooked perfectly. The portions were generous, and everything came out fresh and hot. The inside of the dinner was so pretty. Loved the brick, bold wallpaper, and chandeliers. Chris was our server, and he was fantastic. Friendly, attentive, and made sure we had everything we needed without ever being overbearing. Great food and great service made for a wonderful experience. We would definitely stop here again the next time we're in Waynesville!

Bar top

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Dessert bar

Granny's Kitchen

3.3(262 reviews)

7.3 mi

We were driving through town and saw the sign for this restaurant, it was past lunch time so we…read moredecided to stop in. We were not expecting it to be a buffet, but we went with it. They have a large parking lot and inside they have plenty of seating. By observing other patrons, it appears that a lot of locals eat here. Staff was super friendly and very helpful. As the individual was refilling items on the buffet, people were asking numerous questions and he answered every one of them. There appeared to be one server for the entire restaurant and she was very efficient. The salad bar portion of the buffet had plenty of great options & choices. I don't eat a lot so I chose not to take up stomach space with these selections. The "hot" section also had numerous options. I chose the turkey, dressing, mashed potatoes, gravy, creamed corn, sausage, sauerkraut, and cornbread. The turkey was tender and moist. The cornbread was very dry. Everything else was really delicious and good. Definitely made a good decision stopping here!

Buffet bar was tremendously disappointing. I paid $13.95 for my 9 year-old grand daughter to eat a…read morecup of salad. The restaurant also had a very poor smell - like water damage residue which doesn't fair well with a buffet. $63 for lunch - not worth it!!! This restaurant is located in Cherokee, NC.

Salad fixings, fruit, & other salads

Salad bar

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Buffet

Peter's Pancakes and Waffles

4.3(397 reviews)

9.5 mi

Food was really good I had a pancake and an omelette everything was cooked well. I would try and…read moreget here as early as possible the place packs up quickly. Waitress was awesome and very kind despite being very busy. For glueing free options only thing that is available is the gluten free bread everything else is regular just an fyi

Ambiance: casual, Waffle House like, lively Service: prompt,…read moreresponsive and efficient Food: only that many choices for vegetarians but they tried to accommodate the unique requests of holding off ham and bacon. Three egg omelette came piping hot and cooked to perfection. Well seasoned diced potatoes elevated the side of potatoes to a level of an entree. A tidy and modest place for breakfast! Will go back again!!!

Tables overlooking pigeon river.

Short stack ( 3) blueberry pancakes and side of corn beef hash cooked to perfection!

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Sunliner Diner

4.0(967 reviews)

35.8 mi

Food was amazing! The service was top tier. And it was good vibes the entire time!! Would…read moredefinitely recommend and come back as well!!!

Definitely a great place to stop for breakfast. Heading back to Knoxville, I decided to enjoy some…read morecakes before hitting the road. Service was excellent, my order was taken quick and my meal delivered even quicker. The cakes here are sweet, delicious and bigger than your face. I added Strawberries sans whipped cream and a side of bacon for some fatty protein. This is prolly the largest diner I have ever been to. Seating is plentiful, the decor is cute and not too disruptive, and the breakfast bar has a telly. There is even a pink Caddy that serves as a table for that unique dining experience. I didn't have time to stop and shop but The Sunlight does have a gift shop tucked in the corner. I will definitely come back when I next visit. The hospitality of the staff here is off the charts!

Car tables

Kids Mac & fries

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Jay L.

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7 years ago

Hi, my name is Long John Dong Schlong McJohn Silvers and I'm very upset with the service that I was given today at your restaurant. When I ordered a waffle, the staff gave me a pancake and this upset me very much, seriously does anybody know the difference between a pancake and a waffle or does anyone here just not have object permanence yet? read more

Thomas W.

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5 years ago

When I walked in and seen how hard my girl friend Monica knight was working it made me smile from the happy employees to the great food ten out of ten -T.M,J.W read more

Eric G.

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14 years ago

Better service is sure to be had in DPRK.

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