Clean, cute, and not too crowded. Enjoyed the Banner Elk Scorcher and potato salad. Glad to find…read moregluten-free bread available for an additional charge. Indoor or patio seating available.

What a hidden gem!! Everything was delicious! People were friendly and the atmosphere was quaint!!…read moreWe will be back!

Great find in a small town. Lots of great sandwiches, all freshly and lovingly made with high…read morequality ingredients and freshly baked bread. There are daily specials and soups that looked great but I didn't try any of those. Then there are the baked goods. All made in house and to die for! I tried a fried pie and it was fantastic, my friend had the eclairs and I'd swear that she swooned. The place is immaculately clean, I'd swear that you could probably eat off of the floor. The seating is outside, some enclosed and some open, and very nicely set up. I wouldn't hesitate to go back and I'd recommend it to anyone passing thru the Unicoi/Erwin area.

Located just off the Erwin highway, it's easy to find. There is a small sign at the road entrance,…read morebut the two red buildings are easier to see. The one closest to the road is the covered eating area with the other being the deli. Parking is on a half paved, half gravel lot in front of the buildings. The parking spaces are not marked and I did not see a designated handicapped space. There is a nice ramp going into the deli to make entering easier. Walking in, the ordering counter is directly in front. There is a meat and cheese cooler to the left and a pie/ cake cooler (which also holds the drinks) to the right. This area is small so can get crowded. The only menu on the wall was for the meat and cheese deli items. The prepared foodi menu is on the ordering counter, although they seem to prefer you order ahead by calling or online. There is also a small sign on the counter with the daily special. I was greeted as soon as I entered and my order taken right away. The Reuben sandwich and fries took about 10 minutes to make. The sandwich was well-wrapped separately from the fries. Everything stayed hot for the short drive home. The Reuben ($9.49) was very nice. The marble rye was grilled with plentiful sauerkraut, Thousand Island dressing, and cheese. I would have preferred more meat as it did get lost in all the other ingredients. I tried a French fry as soon as I entered my vehicle and found they were not crispy on the outside. The fries ($3.99) were fine and were fully cooked, but I prefer them crispy on the outside. The cash price was $14.25 and was certainly a filling and good meal. Their sandwich menu has several interesting options and the cakes and pies looked delicious. The Whistle Stop is worthy of a stop.

If someone had told me I'd find one of the best Cuban sandwiches I've had outside of Florida in…read moreBryson City, North Carolina, I probably wouldn't have believed them--but High Test Deli & Sweet Shop proved me wrong. We stopped in on the recommendation of a local shop owner while we were visiting Bryson City, and I'm so glad we did. Being from the Tampa area, we're pretty picky about Cuban sandwiches. They're a staple back home, so our expectations were high. The owner happened to be there and confidently recommended the Cuban, and it absolutely lived up to the hype. There was a short wait while it was made fresh, but it was well worth it. The sandwich was perfectly balanced, flavorful, and honestly tasted like a little piece of home. We packed it up and enjoyed it before heading out for an afternoon of tubing, and it ended up being one of the highlights of our trip. The shop itself is charming, clean, and has a welcoming atmosphere where you can sit down and enjoy your meal. We didn't try the sweets this time, but they looked delicious and give us another reason to come back. Meeting the owner made the experience even better. He was friendly, welcoming, and clearly takes pride in what he serves. Whether you're a fellow Floridian missing a great Cuban or you've never had one before, do yourself a favor and stop by High Test Deli & Sweet Shop. It's absolutely worth it. This is an easy 5-star recommendation, and we'll be back the next time we're in Bryson City.

We stopped by High Test Deli and had a fantastic experience. Our group tried the Cuban sandwich,…read moreFrench dip, Italian sandwich, chicken nuggets, and pickles, and everything was delicious. The portions were generous, the ingredients tasted fresh, and the prices were surprisingly affordable. The service was great--friendly, attentive, and efficient. The restaurant was clean, the atmosphere was welcoming, and it was a comfortable place to enjoy a meal. It's not always easy to find a place that delivers good food, good service, and good value, but High Test Deli did all three. We would definitely stop by again the next time we're in the area.

Great stop on our drive back north. The sandwiches are huge! The price is very reasonable as well!read more

I always stop here when I drive by. It's right off the highway and there are gas station options…read morenearby, making it an easy decision. They have a mix of local bulk foods (honey, jellies, jams, chocolates, candies, etc.), a cooler aisle (drinks, sauerkraut, etc.), and a sandwich deli in the back. Bathrooms are clean. Parking is plentiful. And there's no hurry in shopping. If you can't find something, they'll point you to three kinds of whatever you're asking for. You will always buy twice what you expected and eat some multiple of the candies you promised yourself you'd "save" on the way home. So save room in your trunk, people.

The food here so far has been tasty. Everything I have we did a group order and everyone was…read moresatisfied with what they had ordered. I had a grilled cheese with tomato soup and this was a tasty lunch combo. Filling and worth the money

Redbud is a nice little restaurant. The freshly made cakes and sandwiches are excellentread more

As we were traveling from Pigeon Forge, Tennessee back to Winston-Salem, NC and we cut through…read moreCherokee to visit the Cherokee Bear Zoo. It was beyond lunch time and I hadn't eaten at all, so I looked around as we drove and saw the sign for this place. I love a good deli sandwich so I asked my husband to pull in and let me run in. It was a Wednesday afternoon and after lunch, so there were only a few people inside. Upon entering, I went in a door that was at a dessert counter. There were few cupcakes and treats in the case, so I quickly went on past to find the counter to order a sandwich. The ladies at the counter were super friendly and took my order quickly. I chose a hot ham and cheese sandwich with bbq potato chips and a fountain drink. The order took about 7 or 8 minutes to be prepared and brought to me in a box to the table where I sat and waited. There was seating outside by the river/creek(?) I believe and then there was seating inside. It looks like it was once another restaurant or some other establishment taht they have transformed into this deli. Don't let the looks of the inside deter you, though! The food was phenomenal! My sandwich was so delicious! I have made note that if ever in the area again, I will be back!

I did not expect such thick and tasty sandwiches, the restaurant itself honestly could use a little…read moretlc it was kind of looking like it was closed or they were moving stuff around, but did not matter once I started eating because wow an excellent quick stop lunch. My recommendation is to eat outside by the river and get that bologna!

This place is run like a well oiled machine. Top-notch staff, super efficient, very friendly. An…read moreamazing variety of deli meats, fresh carved beef and turkey, soups, veggie sandwiches, and salads. Highly recommend any variation of their grilled cheese on sourdough. An extra bonus is my trick of dipping the grilled cheese sandwich in their Italian dressing. Yum, next level. The pulled pork with slaw on a Kaiser roll is also excellent. Any of the carved meats are fresh and delicious. They have multigrain and marble rye too. They are closed on the weekends, but it's worth the wait. They open at 10:30 AM during the week. Inside the restaurant, you will find ample seating with booths and a couple of tables. You can find seating outside on benches.

Stop by here with my daughter on her day off from school. She got the kids sandwich which came with…read morea cookie chips and a drink. I got a cold roast beef sandwich on a Kaiser roll. Both were excellent sandwiches. The only drawback is this place was very busy it took a very long time to put our order in and the bathroom was very dirty. Therefore, I had to remove a star.

This place is awesome! Deserts are amazing and so are the sandwiches. Prices are extremely fair.read more

Absolutely love this place! I love their Virginian Ham, and I always get it on my sandwiches! I…read morethink it's satisfying watching the cutter slice the meat lol, my regular order is just American Cheese and Virginia Ham (ik im plain) but its always delicious!