What a treat coming back to visit family, renting and Airbnb just a few homes over from this gem…read more We are from SoCal, or for easier location - San Diego, California where stores like this are in abundance, everywhere, from small mom-pop shops like Cream of the crop in Oceanside, CA to Frazier farms or Lazy Acres for bigger chain. Yonger is a rare shop, in my humble opinion, for east coast since healthy choices both in markets and eateries are like trying to find a needle in a haystack so my heart happy knowing this exists here not far from where we stayed at just minutes from our children's maternal great-grandparents home. So many wonderful options and staff was friendly from the time we walked in to the moment of checkout. I highly recommend this shop to anyone who's looking for more sustainable items or at least a healthier choice here and there.

What an amazing store! A hidden gem for sure! Amazing products without the bad ingredients you find…read morein your standard foods/products at other places! The gentleman working was so helpful, had lots of great snacks for us to try! Such an amazing selection of products. I really wish more stores could follow the lead of Yonder! Stop in if you're ever passing through Franklin! We will be making trips from Spartanburg

this place is toto amazeballs Ask for Mckenzie…read moreShe's a hoot Fried apple pie!!!!!

Only been here a couple times, and thats all it took for us to realize this place isnt for us…read more We were forgotten (even when sitting inside) Food was over priced Only upside is the place was clean and the water taste good.

Amazing food great service and the food comes out really quick fries were incredible and so was the…read moresmash burger and buffalo chicken salad. Lots of friendly murals with encouraging sayings. Five stars!

We loved 828 cafe so much that we went twice throughout our time in Franklin. The Guava French…read moretoast was the best French toast I've ever had! It's insane and you must order it. The service is friendly and orders come out quickly. Everything we had was fresh and delicious. I love 828 cafe. It's my favorite breakfast spot in town.

We noticed right away that the menus and table were sticky and under the table there was food that…read morewas never cleaned up. So right away I was concerned. This was at 5 pm and there were only a few customers in there. We ordered calamari and crispy chicken and squash ravioli for our main course. It was all just ok. Crispy chicken was probably the best choice Our young server never cleared any plates. She did stop to ask how everything was but we had pretty bad service.

Been here many times. Only place in town I know of where I can get consistently great steak fries…read morewith my meal. Makaylia took great care of me. Burger was cooked almost well-done, though I always request medium. (This is a recurring issue here.) Have also recently discovered the Wednesday evenings special menu, which is a great value.

Food was 10/10 Service was 10/10…read moreEverything was great! Server was fantastic! The renovations look wonderful! More than enough food. I have leftovers for lunch!!I will absolutely be back very very soon!

Everything our party of five got was amazing, generous portions of home cooked food, we got the…read moreFried Chicken ( Plump and Juicy, Pot Roast and Turkey and Gravy that tasted like Mom made it! Kaitlyn our server was incredible!!!

The service was fantastic, and every single thing we ordered was outstanding. The complimentary…read morebread and tomatoes were so flavorful, and the marinara was so good I was literally scraping up every last drop with a spoon. Even the steamed broccoli was perfectly cooked, sweet, and delicious. The chicken Parmesan was seasoned perfectly, and the pot roast with its rich wine sauce was absolutely incredible. You can tell they put the same care into every ingredient, even the simplest ones. This place is a hidden gem, and we'll definitely be back. If you're on the fence because of the location, don't be, it deserves every bit of the five stars.

The food was delicious. I would recommend the Osso Buso and the mussels. Don't forget dessert…read more.. even if you take it home. You won't be disappointed. Service was good and quick. Casual atmosphere.

Excellent food and service- a popular hotspot that didn't disappoint. Our waiter was great- and…read morefunny- and we enjoyed both of our meals.

We stayed at one of the inns at mill creek and this cafe was in same area. Decided to stop in for…read morebreakfast before exploring. We both got the pimento cheese grits with sausage patty and split an order of the banana bread and pecan praline french toast. The grits were creamy and flavorful. The French toast was fluffy and not overly sweet. Service was good. I'd definitely return if visiting the area.

Great food! My husband always orders the steak, and I love the turkey club with the homemade Dixie…read morechips. They are so good!! Ambience is very family-friendly. Great for lunch or dinner! I'm glad they are open more hours now, and they offer delivery! We order from here probably every 2 weeks.

I had a craving for a good salad, after a recommendation for Shoney's I was disappointed. The only…read morelettuce offered was iceberg and it was freezer burnt. The strawberry topping for the pound cake was minuscule. This was a Sunday so apparently 1:30 is too late to get the buffet. My unsweetened tea was not refilled. No waitress came back to me to see if I needed anything. The buffet area was clean. The staff did say numerous times the kitchen is backed up.

What's the difference between a sloth and a barista at La Dolce Vita Bakery?…read more Beats me. For a busy coffee house? 10 minutes from order is the norm for a place with its act together. 15 minutes? Newbie time. 25 minutes? Def ownership understaffing. 32 minutes, from order? I've been here before. Tourist. ¯\_(ツ)_/¯ Once upon a time? They had a good enough selection of decent pastries, in the case. Today? Sparse, like the Sahara of Sweet. A couple of very unappetizing cookies. No croissant. No cinnamon rolls. Ehhhhh. Dolce expanded their cafe menu. Likewise it, too, is slothmade and slothserved. With success comes a certain level of complacency. Even arrogance. $30, for your t-shirt? Baker, please. This has been a destination spot, for tourists. Competition, with the level around them, should provide incentive to get their act together. Kind of sad.

During our Fourth of July trip to Bryson City, we always try to support local coffee shops instead…read moreof the big chains, so we stopped into La Dolce Vita Bakery for breakfast and coffee. The shop itself is adorable, clean, and had a steady flow of customers. The staff was friendly, and the atmosphere was welcoming. I ordered an iced dirty chai latte, which is my go-to whenever I'm trying a new coffee shop because it's a pretty reliable way to compare places. It was good, and exactly what I was hoping for. I also tried the cinnamon roll. It was tasty, but pretty standard. Looking back, I think I'd try one of their other bakery items next time. My friend ordered one of their homemade biscuits. It took quite a while to come out--around 15 to 20 minutes--and several other customers were served before we received it. It honestly felt like the biscuit may have been forgotten, which was a little disappointing. Overall, though, we had a pleasant experience. Nothing was overpriced, the staff was kind, and it's the type of local place I always encourage travelers to support. While there are a couple of other coffee shops in Bryson City I'd probably try before returning, I still think La Dolce Vita Bakery is worth a visit so you can form your own opinion. Every café has busy days, and one experience doesn't define a business. If you're looking for a cozy local spot for coffee and a pastry while exploring downtown Bryson City, it's definitely worth stopping in.

Black Bear has a small diner feel. It's located a little closer to the Main Street/Highlands Road…read moreintersection in a shopping center. We were greeted quickly, and seated immediately. You may consider this if the upper Main Street area is crowded. We ordered the Tacos Tipicos to share, planning to order more if we were still hungry. After enjoying the tacos (they were delicious), we found we just weren't hungry for more. We would definite return when we're looking for Mexican. $24 and change for their Tacos Tipicos and two drinks.

We had a nice breakfast here on a Tuesday morning. It wasn't crowded, prices are reasonable esp for…read morethis area. Service was quick and friendly. Although she didn't bring the check at the end of the meal. This might be the way they do it and have you come to the counter to pay. The place is clean and comfortable. Food was good with generous portions. We'll be back tomorrow morning.