Food was very reasonably priced and delicious. The pancakes are not like normal pancakes but big…read moreand fluffy but a little muffiny in texture? I really liked it. The wait is worth it if you get there before 8 am. The omelettes had a lot of filling and were very good. The buckwheat pancake while thin had a really nice texture. The pot roast eggs Benedict was good but the biscuit is so thick and soft and the meat is soft that it would be better with an English muffin for a texture factor. Place is cute log cabin vibes and very busy.

The restaurant is a fun place to eat. It is clean and has large portions at a decent price…read more The hostess staff is not the most friendly and openly complained about customers--thinking we didn't speak their language. I understand. People are frustrating--especially on vacation. But, if you are irritated, do not assume that you won't be understood. I speak 3 languages well and understand more. The wait was awful, but to be expected. And our waitress was helpful and friendly--though not super attentive. She was busy, though, not lazy. The food was decent. Not earth shattering. Bottom line...if you want BIG food. And you have 1.5 hours to wait for food...it is a great tourist spot. The biscuits were light and fluffy. The cinnamon roll bread is well done...but the flavor was tame and the glaze was not good. My son loved the Aretha Frankenstein pancakes. However, if you want good food, there has to be a better spot.

The shrimp and grits on Saturday's Brunch menu is excellent! It's my favorite. I also like to eat…read morehere during the week. Today I had the Haystack Chili which was very good. The various coffee flavors I've tried are always a treat!

Stopped in for a coffee and it was absolutely delicious! Such a cute cafe, and their baked goods…read morewere delicious too. The women were so nice and my coffee was done quick!

Good vibe was my first time in here, the food was good I enjoyed my burger. I don't know if they…read morewere under staffed or just were busier then they seemed. Server and hostess were super sweet. Only down side was the wait just seemed a little longer then I would have thought. Very beautiful restaurant they have study areas for college students. Really loved the vibes and the people. The wait time is the ONLY reason I'd give them 4 instead of 5 stars. Will definitely be back

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!

Very nice staff. Food was delicious. Order was correct. We call our order in and carry out all the…read moretime and it's very convenient.

The restaurant is highly regarded for its smokehouse options and classic Southern comfort…read moreplates:The Smokehouse: Famous for its tender, fall-off-the-bone ribs, pulled pork, and a "Smokehouse Trio" platter. Burgers & Sandwiches: Large, flavorful creations like the Smokehouse Burger, the Fire Breather Burger, and a classic Reuben. Southern Comfort Classics: Fan favorites include fried catfish, country fried steak, and "Ex Boss Lady's Chicken". Appetizers & Sides: Known for fresh, hand-breaded fried mushrooms, feta-topped fried green tomatoes, and homemade sweet potato fries.

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.

Good food and great staff. Shelly, our waitress was very friendly and provided excellent service…read more She made our visit fun. Also, loved the coffee cups so much, we purchased two for home.

Our last day in Pigeon Forge and we decided to get breakfast on our way to the airport. Place was…read morepretty busy but we were sat down pretty fast. Service was good. First Son had the patty melt which was ok, other son had the burger and he liked it. The beef patties seemed to be frozen patties. I had the western omelette with steak fajitas but decided to have it in a burrito which was my mistake since I forgot that the tortilla was probably going to be store bought. The pancakes were ok not fluffy at all. The star of the show was the banana foster which was amazing! The hot chocolate was also really good too! Side note....Not sure where they get their ranch from but my kids eat everything with ranch and it was the best ranch we've ever had!

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.

I was in Hot Springs for a couple of days on section hike of the Appalachian Trail. I stopped in to…read moreeat 3 different meals there over the course of three days. Day 1: Lunch. Another hiker and I decided to stop in as we got to town and have a late lunch. It had been a couple of days since we'd had town food and we were tired and hungry. The first thing I noticed was the wait to be seated. We waited about 20 minutes, and once we got to the dining area, there were several empty tables. Once we're seated and ordered, the food came out timely and was delicious. I had a cheeseburger and the cherry cobbler with ice cream. Day 2: Breakfast. Since the food was good, we decided to go back for breakfast again the next day. Again, there was a wait to be seated. We were a group of 5 so we expected there might be a wait. The waitress was friendly and our orders were placed quickly. it did take a while for the food to come out from the kitchen. I had a country breakfast plate with ham. Again the food was delicious. Day 3: Supper. We had a relatively short wait to be seated this time. We were seated and asked for some water. It took over 20 minutes to get the water. Finally a different waitress came out and took our order. I ordered the hungry hiker challenge. It is a cheeseburger with three 8-ounce burger patties on it. The menu says if you finish you get some free cobbler. While we were waiting for our food we noticed that a local who came in and sat down after we were seated had already been served and was done eating before our food arrived. I finished the burger, and some of the other patron's noticed and congratulated me. When the waitress arrived she asked if we needed anything else. I asked if the free cobbler came with ice cream on it. She said no, so I ordered ice cream to go with my cobbler. It was a peach that day. Again, the food was delicious. The main thing that I notice about the restaurant was that despite having great food, service was pretty slow. One of the hikers I ate with noticed that the waitresses seemed to have to seat the customers, take the orders, deliver the food, clean the tables, and handle the check-out at the end of the meals. It seems like the service would have been much quicker if they had someone handling the seating, check-out's, and possibly bussing and cleaning tables. The worst part of the experience was the long waits to be seated and for the food to come out. The food itself was great and I found the servers and other customers to be friendly. The furnishings were clean with a 1960's diner feel. Overall, I would hesitate to go back if I were in a hurry of any kind. If time is no object, the food is great.

While staying at Broadwing Farms, Smoky Mountain Diner was recommended to us. Not only was the food…read moreamazing, the entire experience was so nostalgic that I'm looking forward to booking another stay in Hot Springs again soon and enjoying more meals here. Next time, I'm leaving room for pie. I don't believe we had just one waitress. It seems that in this quaint little Diner, everyone is looked after and checked on as a whole by staff. My Ball jar of sweet tea was never any less than half full, and that sweet tea was *chef's kiss*. We both decided on the meatloaf, and I opted for cornbread, green beans and pickled beets. I felt like I had been transported back in time and was being fed by my great great grandmother. Sounds a bit dramatic, I know. But I haven't had cornbread, meatloaf or beets like this in so many years. It did not taste like restaurant food, it tasted like home cooking. We're already planning our next little "run away from life and parenthood" to Hot Springs, and Smoky Mountain Diner is top of the "will definitely visit again" list. Thank you for treating us like family.

We were passing through the area on a roadtrip, and did a search for coffee, and Folktale popped…read moreup. The pictures drew us in! Staff was very friendly. Service was a little slow, but we weren't in a rush, so that was okay. There's lots of seating and the natural light really makes the place bright and inviting. The cappuccino was smooth and hot. And the baked goods were fresh tasting and yummy. A great little coffee shop with tasty treats!

Cute space with tons of seating. Local artist projects and art around the place. Food was really…read moregood and came out hot. Service was friendly. Would stop again if I was in the area. The pancake was very good, the fried Bologna sandwich brought back childhood memories and my wife really enjoyed her BLT as well.

This place is still amazing! Their Nashville chicken sandwich is to die for!!…read more Their tots are perfectly crispy and tasty.

I have asked them to make my egg poached, which is supposed to be when you have an eggs benny. I…read morehave order the city benny multiple times and it hasn't been an issue, until the last 6 times we were there...this is disappointing...losing loyalty from locals because you choose not to train people how to cook eggs properly...making poached is not difficult...