We decided to stop in The Chocolate Bear during a recent trip to Waynesville. The delightful smells…read moreof chocolate waft throughout the shop. There were so many delicious offerings, it was actually hard to choose! We ended up going with some of the chocolate bark and then several truffles. We had a wonderful experience and will definitely be back!

I was visiting NC with my family and we stopped in Waynesville for dinner and saw The Chocolate…read moreBear and had to stop. AMAZING fudge! They have a great deal on the fudge too and we got so many different flavors to try. Definitely recommend the rocky road, sea salt caramel, and even their plain chocolate was delicious. All the ladies working there when we went were so sweet and helpful too.

Employees were all nice and there were so many options and flavors of treats! Cheesecakes, cookies,…read moredanishes, horns, and more. The parking area is a bit small so tight parking but the treats have been tasty. The brownies were pretty good but were more like pan cake than a classic box fudge brownie. The shop itself was cute.

Kandi's is our all time favorite bakery in NC. Everything always looks amazing and it smells…read morewonderful in there. Everyone is always super friendly and nice. If you want to try the best creme horns in the world come here. She has different flavors too! I've tried all of the creme horn flavors and the white creme is still my personal favorite, but they are all delicious. Today we got a strawberry creme horn and a cheese danish. As usual they were scrumptious!

Time for a sweet afternoon snack. Had a waffle bowl with raspberry dark chocolate truffle ice…read morecream. The staff was helpful and friendly. They prepared the waffle bowl fresh and served it hot. The restaurant was quiet and clean. Highly recommend this as an alternative to other options in the area.

The ice cream and waffle bowls are great but the people not so much. The one darker skin girl with…read morecurly hair was so disrespectful and rude to us. She was talking nasty about the customers behind the counter and didn't have great customer service. Then the one girl that wears the tuscola shirt started being rude to us to. I'm very disappointed. We usually have Sasha help us but we came later in the day.

This shop was connected to the ice cream shop and the little fudge shop. They had so many different…read moretypes of candies! I only ended up getting half a pound of jelly beans but a lot of tempting other items too. They also had some gift items too. The lady at the counter was nice. They prices were a little expensive as it was like $9 for half a pound of beans but I was able to custom pick the flavors Looks like there was some storm damage to the ice cream side flooring

There's not a lot of "fudge" tourist places that actually have good fudge. However this place (JB…read moreMountain Gift Shop/The Chocolate Box) had pretty good fudge. The peanut butter was good & the chocolate walnut was good as well. Some of the gifts were way too high, so we stick with a key chain & magnet. :) The young girl that waited on us let us try a few samples first. She wasn't overly friendly, but it was close to closing & she'd probably was ready to get out of there. Over all, nice place. We didn't try the ice cream....maybe next time.

I'm honestly shocked this place doesn't have higher reviews..The Sweet Onion is THAT good…read more I grew up in Waynesville, North Carolina and visited this summer for an anniversary trip, and this restaurant completely blew both my partner's and my expectations out of the water. We started with the okra (incredible) and a cucumber salad, and everything tasted SO fresh and local. For our entrées, we ordered the steak and the salmon pasta BOTH were absolutely phenomenal. There were so many things we wanted to try on the menu, and our server made the experience even better. They were honest, knowledgeable, and took the time to break down each dish, even down to the smallest ingredients, which really helped us decide. The vibe at The Sweet Onion is intimate and personal without feeling cramped or crowded. It's that perfect balance of casual and upscale! You could easily dress up for a date night or come in more relaxed for drinks and dinner. On top of that, the prices were extremely good for the quality of food and the level of service. I would 100% recommend this spot to both locals and visitors!!! I genuinely think about this place at least once a week, and if I still lived locally, I'd be dining here a few times a month without hesitation.

We are in town for a week, and while my wife and MIL have been here before, this is my first time…read more-- it won't be my last! First, the location itself is really unique... years ago this was a Greyhound bus station! The whole asthetic was very unique, and beautifully refurbished. We did have to wait an hour for a table (make a reservation!), but it was comfortable and the staff were ALL very friendly! Once seated, our server Nicole was amazing! We were pretty much ready with our order after looking at the menu while waiting. My MIL and I both got the open faced roast beef sandwich, and both with garlic mashed potatoes. I also got a side salad (soooo good, the candy pecans and ranch, wow!), and she got the French onion soup. It looked great, I'll have to try it next time! My bread was slightly burnt on the edges, and while the au jus that comes with it was ok, we ordered some of the brown gravy (that comes with the meatloaf) and it elevated it so much! If the staff reed this, that would be a smart move! My wife got the 12oz ribeye, and she kindly gave me a few bites. OMG, one of the top 3 steaks I've ever had!!! We both don't like anything on our steaks, and the natural flavor was unbelievable! It was cooked perfectly! All in all, it was a great experience and we WILL be back next time we are in town!

We shared the beet salad and while I did like it, I do think that they needed a bit of the good…read morestuff - more beets, more goat cheese. But it was very good quality but more of an arugula salad with toppings. The reason for the 5 stars is that So Gouda Chicken! It's the kind of meal that you're still thinking about the next day. So crispy and crunchy mixed with the rich sauce - Yum! Served with mashed potatoes and some collards to cut the richness. Delicious! We sat a bar which was comfortable and cozy. Bartender very knowledgeable and friendly.

Excellent beer! We had three and loved them all. The Cuban sandwich was very good. The chili was…read moreheavy on tomatoes and light on meat. Went back the next day and had the grits (cold, dry, and sandy texture), the red pepper soup (consistency of baby food, and not very good). I can highly recommend the beer and the Cuban sandwich.

Fantastic staff, great coffee, and the granola with yogurt is the best I've had. Outdoor seating…read moremakes this a fantastic choice to start your day.

Great coffee drinks, oat milk for vegan folks like us. Outdoor seating at creek is fantastic and…read morecozy indoors. Super Service Love this place.

Best latte I have ever had!! The barista is so amazing and sweet! Had to come back the next day,…read moregot the coconut crème pie latte each time :) very helpful and welcoming!! definitely will be back next time we're in town!

Yummy latte with fresh whipped cream and a sweet lady making you laugh! Apple fritter was yummy too.read more

A hidden gem! A tiny, hole-in-the-wall kind of place but the service was friendly and quick…read more I had the pollo fundido which was filling and flavorful. They have TONS of menu items and accommodated my picky friend with a plain quesadilla without blinking an eye. Have the horchata!

Good service. But $59 for 2 carne asadas yea crazy. They didn't hesitate to take the money very…read moreexpensive.

My kids love this place and we always stop by went in town. The ice cream is delicious and the…read morewaffle cones are amazing. They make the cones there and a place always smells awesome.

The fresh cinnamon cone ice cream is amazing ! Taste sooo goood, got to come back for more !read more