Bright little deli with friendly service. You order at the counter and they bring your food out to you. They have a fill your own water station with cups and ice. We stopped for lunch while vacationing near Waynesville. I was bummed they were out of the lunch special (the brisket tacos), so I opted for the bbq chicken quesadilla with a side of slaw. My husband got the Matt's Special with potato salad. His sandwich was good, but could've used a bit more meat, but seemed right for the price. My quesadilla came out hot and flavorful and was perfectly filling. Super bummed about the slaw though - it was really lacking. Needs vinegar and salt (in my opinion). It tasted like shredded cabbage mixed with a little bit of mayo and cilantro and that's it. We both got a can of the June Shine hard kombucha. Tasted like kombucha and was a cool color. I also got a lemon bar and that was good. The crust was thick and the bar was a decent size, and not overly sweet or too sour. The perfect lemon bar! Overall a good experience at a nice price point for lunch. read more

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Was recommended and it was very good. You order at the counter and they bring you your meal. Both of us enjoyed our choices. We would come back if in the area. My husband's potato salad was excellent- if I didn't already have plenty with my salad, I would have asked for a few more bites of his!! Laid back ambience. Great place. read more

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Popped in after the gym to try Kanini's for my first time and had the chicken salad sandwich. The people working for friendly and quick and it was nice to have food that at least seemed like a healthier option than a lot of other places in town. There's countertop seats and regular tables as well, and the large windows in front of the counter tops are good for people watching while eating. The chicken salad sandwich tasted super fresh, and the greek orzo rice as a side was perfect. My girlfriend got the BLT and it was delicious too. Will definitely be coming back. read more

Kanini's - BLT - American Near Me - Waynesville, North Carolina

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Oh Kanini's you have my heart! The food is absolutely great! I love that everything is made to order, that does sometime mean there is wait, but it is so worth it! I love their sandwiches, salads, and sides. The potato salad they make is delicious. Go here! read more

Great lunch spot! My salad was gorgeous and tasted great; barely had room for my yummy dessert that I picked from the pastry case. Easygoing and friendly vibe with excellent food quality. read more

Kanini's is yet another restaurant we have been meaning to eat at. We finally did on a Tuesday afternoon. The place was busy, but we were able to place our order quickly. The cashier was very friendly and patient (we hadn't eaten there before, so we needed time to figure out what we wanted. We ordered the Cataloochee Quesadilla with Mac n cheese, and the Tortilla Burger with fries. Both our orders were outstanding. Very flavorful and fresh. They actually asked how I wanted my burger cooked (which is unusual). My burger was cooked "medium" and came out exactly as such. Perfect! The restaurant is much bigger inside than I had thought it was. Plenty of available seating. Everyone that worked there was very nice. The portion sizes were huge! So I ended up getting two meals out of it. Funny thing about restaurants in Waynesville. They all charge around $15 per meal for lunch. Still, there are choices I. a Waynesville where you can grab a reasonably priced lunch. Kanini's is not one of them. No matter, we still enjoyed a fantastic meal. read more

I had Matt's special-grilled chicken breast. The sandwich was pretty good. The chipotle-lime slaw was dry. Service was friendly. Ambiance was ok. I probably won't be rushing back. read more

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Had a Cobb salad here. It was excellent. Cute small café. Friendly staff. Will definitely return again. read more

We go there regularly for lunch and it is consistently very good . Their daily specials are excellent! The food is always prepared daily with fresh ingredients and presented in a very appetizing manner. read more

Great food, creative menu. Every ingredient is carefully selected to complement the sandwich.

We never thought we'd ever be in this part of the country to eat here again but here we are. Just over a year later we got to stop back by and eat at Kanini's again. Still the same great Diego pork tacos that are sweet and savory as well as great chips and salsa. However this time the chocolate chip cookies weren't quiet as fresh, they were hard and crunchy and nowhere near as great as they were last time. Still, if you're in the area def give their food a try, I believe you won't be disappointed. read more

Kanini's - Diego pork tacos - American Near Me - Waynesville, North Carolina

Kaninis is a staple on my go to places for a quick meal that is packed with great food and friendly people. The restaurant is clean and neat! Make sure you try the Brussels sprout side dish- OH MY - it's delicious!! Soups are highly recommended and hit the spot no matter the time of year. read more

My wife & I didn't have a lot of time available to eat yesterday so Kanini's was recommended to us. It's a small deli locally owned providing meals onsite, to go, or prepared & frozen to take home....plus they bake some dessert items. We saw that cream of mushroom soup was a special (and it was a bit nippy yesterday) so we ordered 2 cups of the EXCELLENT soup and split a Cobb salad. The salad was what we expected...a Cobb salad good but maybe I should have ordered grilled chicken on it to spice it up a bit. Don't get me wrong, it was very good but I know how I would order it next time to make it better for my tastes. When we left my wife complimented waitress on th mushroom soup saying this was our 1st visit and we would be back! read more

I stopped in for a quick sandwich and was pleasantly surprised by the menu! I ordered and was quickly served. My sandwich, pasta and coffee were all fresh! The restaurant is clean throughout and the staff are all attentive to each guest. I liked their teamwork and expect your experience will be just as rewarding! read more

Sorry to have to do this.....first place I wanted to eat at post-covid lockdown...ordered chicken waffle...after a LONG wait (my dinner companion had finished his meal) and assurances mine was coming soon, I was served a chicken salad sandwich. Asked where the chicken waffle was and was told they had run out of waffle mix. The young lady at the front who handled this whole debacle had no business working anywhere near a customer. Rude and dull. Finally got a refund and went down the street for a pizza. Flash forward two years; finally ventured back for my chicken waffle (to-go this time). Ordered, waited, not busy at all, bought a brownie, got order, paid, went to car, thought I'd better have a look to make sure I got what I ordered....it was a chicken waffle alright but the two extremely small pieces of chicken were burnt! Took it back in....waited another 15...staff not friendly at all...took the meal...looked inside, looked a little better...got home....they had turned the burnt side to the bottom!!! Never again! I used to take everyone who visited here to Kanini's for lunch...great concept....food was good, but it is run by amateurs who make the experience crappy. Called to speak to an adult a day or so later and was hung up on twice and then put on endless hold. Sucks. read more

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I had the Blue Ridge Cobb Salad. Salad is good not great maybe due to the chicken wasn't very seasoned and also cut up into small pieces. The pimento cheese dressing was a miss for me so if I were to get the salad again I would get blue cheese or balsamic dressing. Wife had a Cuban sandwich and she tore it up. Her only minor complaint was it's not on Cuban bread but ciabatta, which she knew going in. Service is counter ordering and food is brought to you. They have some craft beer and wine. Ambience is spartan but very tidy and clean. We will be back to try other things read more

Monday night and most places are closed......NOT Kanini's Place is clean and colorfully decorated! Comfy seats for curvy girls! You know! In addition, friendly, causal and top notch food! Fresh takes and smart size portions! Simply the Best! Come prepared to enjoy every morsel! Priced fairly. Definitely recommending read more

Service is terrible and staff is rude. Hard to imagine how a business with such rude and disinterested staff remains in business.

Recently discovered Kanini's in a section of Waynesville that we don't go to that often. The two times we've ordered food have been outstanding. Online ordering is so great during COVID I don't know why more restaurants offer it. We've had the Cobb salad, southwestern bowl, quesadilla and the Folkmoot (aka Greek salad). The Folkmoot was my favorite so far. The hummus is awesome! Also tried the crispy Brussels (great), pimento cheese (great) and the chipotle-lime slaw (also great). Kanini's has definitely been added to our takeout rotation. Excellent job by all of them!! read more

Excellent quality, freshness and creative healthy offerings. Very clean. Good sides. Local beers. Perfect way to patronize locally. read more

Absolutely delicious! I always pick a new entree (can't go wrong) but the brussel sprouts are a must every time! Dessert is a must too read more

Kanini's - American Near Me - Waynesville, North Carolina

Look no further! We were looking for a nice lunch stop on our roadtrip and found Kanani's on yelp! So glad we tried it! Fantastic options, great value and a kids menu (which we always look for). The service was perfect, the food was fresh and tasty, and the bathrooms were super clean. I don't say this lightly but I do believe the Snickerdoodle cookie was the best cookie I've ever eaten. Oh and they play great music too! It's not often I hear Billy Strings at a restaurant! read more

Comfortable. I like to get their frozen entrees so I don't have to cook every night. Always good whatever we try. Will definitely be back again. Finally decided to eat in. Great food I had a Cobb salad the sweet potato biscuit was soooo good Hubby had a sandwich he said was good also. Quick friendly service. read more

This place is very delicious! There were vegetarian options, which I really appreciated, and plenty of other dishes too. I noticed they were very eco-friendly with minimal plastic. I would happily visit again! read more

Kanini's - Seven pools, fries and dressings - American Near Me - Waynesville, North Carolina

To start they have a great online ordering option on their website if you're like us and feel more comfortable with to go food these days. We had the pimento cheese, chips and salsa, Frida tacos, and Diego Pork tacos. All were delicious and piping hot right on time. Tacos were perfectly cooked with just the right amount of toppings, without making the taco fall apart. Sidewinder fries and slaw as sides were both great too. read more

Nice hometown deli. Very large selection of sandwiches and baked goods. Great macaroons! Off the beaten path but well worth the find!

Finally got to try Kanini's. - .25 of a star for the chick at the front who drummed her fingers when we were ordering. - .25 of a star for decor related to nasality. That is not conducive to appetite. -.25 of a star for the worst macaroni and cheese I have ever had. Totally bland, with a hint of clove. The clove thing shocked me. I found out that adding clove to mac and cheese actually exists. Save that for private family functions. -.25 of a star for the "get out, it's closing time" vibe from above chick. Everything else was exceptional. The prices are high and the hours are low (they close at three p.m.) Self-important attorneys will not react to an "excuse me" because their food is more important than politeness. Hopefully, her fuel helped her to win her case. Anyway, all can fuel up at Kanini's and roll on, and then go back for more rolls. (Call the attorney if you get rolled on.) read more

Everything is fresh and delicious! I am not a big fan of French fries, but tried my friend's. OMG - they are the bomb! Always made to order,and hot and crispy! I have to have them when I dine there. I love all their sandwiches, too. read more

It's difficult to have confidence in a restaurant when the staff seems completely disinterested in customer service or healthy food preparation. There is no way I would ever consider going there again after what I observed. read more

food was great, service was ok. they were very busy on a saturday at lunch. everything that was ordered at the table was enjoyed by all.

I love this place because the food is so tasty! I have yet to have anything I didn't like.

Fantastic sandwich's. We had the Matt's special and the Cuban. Service was very good and friendly.

We love kaninis! Such a great menu. Healthy and great service! The chips and queso are a wonderful surprise.

We ordered takeout from her yesterday and it was one the best meals we've had in Waynesville. We have the folkmoot + cobb salads, chicken + waffles, pimento cheese dip, and sidewinder fries. It was all well-seasoned, fresh, and delicious. Reasonable prices too. Highly recommend. read more

This is a cute little stand alone lunch place off the beaten path in Waynesville. They have recently made some welcome changes to their space, adding stools in front of the plate glass window for more seating. Kanini's was recommended by a friend who lived many years in Waynesville, so she knew all the restaurants there. What a nice find. You order, pay and then grab any seat available, a system becoming more popular all the time. We ordered a Cobb salad and a chicken salad sandwich. Both were very very good. Sweet tea, a must in this area was delicious. The staff was friendly and we enjoyed our meal. read more

Absolutely delicious. Everything scratch made and fresh. Friendly service. Off the beaten path and perfect.

Everything is fresh and delicious! I am not a big fan of French fries, but tried my friend's. OMG - they are the bomb! Always made to order,and hot and crispy! I have to have them when I dine there. I love all their sandwiches, too. read more

Terrible service. Ordered takeout and arrive 20 minutes later. Dozens of people came in, ordered, received food and finished before simple takeout order finished. Eventually handed bag of cold food. read more

We recently moved here and a neighbor suggested Kanini's. We came here for lunch and had wonderful salads!. Everything was fresh and delicious, the staff was delightful, welcoming and friendly, and I even got a pecan bar and piece of carrot cake to-go. Delightful, casual place with tasty food, with enough variety to keep is coming back. We will definitely be back!. read more

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The food is always fresh and the flavors are amazing. One of my favorite places to eat in Waynesville. I've been several times and I have never been disappointed. read more