I realized after shopping here that they are at a new location due to Hurricane Helene. I'm unsure…read moreif their current location is permanent, but they are currently located at 311 NW US 25 70 HWY, Hot Springs, NC 28743. This was one of very few small businesses that had yet to reopen when we visited. So we wanted to stop in and show our support by buying some gifts and a cup of tea. Still in the process of reestablishing, their new space is coming along nicely. Lots of pretty jewelery, trinkets, crystals, various gifts and even a small selection of plants. It appears that multiple talented artisans sell their work here. I've wanted a Rose of Jericho for a long time, but had resisted buying one so far. There are reports that much of what is available on the market has been poached from wildlife. But when one of the owners noticed my interest in them, he told me how when they were finally allowed to come back after the hurricane, they opened the door to their flooded shop to see all the Rose Of Jerichos alive and floating in the water. "I knew right then that we were going to be ok." I was sold and will cherish mine, with this sentiment attached. I also bought myself a new little Pilea for my Fairy Garden, some beautiful earrings, and a handful of gifts for my loved ones. I snagged a hot tea as I paid for purchases and then used their clean restroom before we headed out into the wilderness for the day. This seems to be another favorite amongst the Appalachian Trail pack, and I can see why. Im looking forward to coming back later in the season and seeing their progress in rebuilding.

We stopped in on Saturday August 1, 2026 for a coffee and some shopping. The staff is amazing,…read morefriendly, and helpful. We loved the variety of craft offering and the prices were great. We had hoped to get back before they closed for ice cream but a side quest to Max Patch took a wee bit longer than expected. If you're in the area you definitely need to stop in and visit Artisun Gallery!!! Be sure to ask for their seafood offerings...not really...inside joke from yesterday's conversation with staff.

Everything abbot this place rocks! The food , coffee and ice cream. It's a place to grab last…read moreminute food items and to shop for gifts. They have everything you'd need to stock your Airbnb rental for your vacation. You do not need to stop at a big grocery store. The only thing they don't have is beer but that's a Madison county thing not this places fault.

My husband and I visited the new Wolf Provisions for coffee and breakfast. It was delicious. The…read moreservice was very friendly. What a welcome addition to the Wolf Laurel community! They serve gourmet coffee and have a breakfast and lunch menu, as well as a nice selection of gift items and varied grocery items. This will certainly be a must stop for us when we are at our Wolf Laurel home.

Always a great place to grab an oatmeal or a smoothie!! Staff is very friendly and food is fresh.read more

I popped into The Groovy Smoothie in between meetings. It came highly recommended!…read more I was tight on time and had a 45 minute drive ahead of me. The cashier helped me find a sandwich that would be easy to eat while driving. The tuna wrap she recommended was excellent! I also grabbed a smoothie, and I really enjoyed it. I don't know when I'll be back in Unicoi County, but I know where my first stop will be :)

Pricey, but a very interesting store for such a small town…read more But Hot Springs is a stop-over for both the Appalachian Trail hiker types AND folks treating themselves at the resort and spa and getting IN to some hot springs. So a spot to get geoduck in a time...or a $10 thing of hummus...or fancy frozen pizza....or a single $12 crab cake....is actually pretty on brand! I actually stopped in here several times during my week-long stay in town. Primarily because Vaste Riviere is one of two food spots open every day of the week, and the only one of those two with available outdoor seating. My first visit resulted in the purchase of some dip-type thing to bring back to my Airbnb, a six-pack of beer, and a crab cake. The crab cake was good but I forgot to get any utensils, and whoops....the cleaning crew for my Airbnb arrived AFTER I did, where I intended to eat my meal. So I sat in my car and ate my food with what I could find to use as a sort of spoon... I returned on another day because I wanted a cold beverage after an unexpectedly long hike, and I wanted to drink it outside...so this place was my only option. I also got some pimento cheese dip to bring back to the house with me. Which was...ok. Not the greatest, but y'all...the closest true grocery store appears to be, like, a half hour away. The staff was always lovely and friendly. I would have come back here even more times, if their goods were a little more in my price range or...you know, sometimes after a hike all you want is a burger, not a crab cake. But I like this place, was surprised at its existence, and would certainly recommend it to other folks.

This place has a nice outside seating area, either on the street or in the back. They have a…read moredeli-type counter where you choose what you want and they heat and serve it to you. They also serve wine and beer in addition to a little grocery store. Everything I've had here is delicious. Few vegan and vegetarian options.

Out of business. Too bad they didn't update it because we drove to eat there. Talking with the…read morebusiness near by, they told me it was out of business and vacant

Delicious food, friendly people. I recommend cheeseburger and fries or the wedgies. Everything I've…read moretried has been great !

I absolutely love this little grocery store. I feel like it probably gets passed up for the Dollar…read moreGeneral as it's off the main drag, but be sure to check it out. To be so small they actually have an excellent selection! The little lady who waited on us was so sweet and seemed like she took pride in her store. I love the ambiance of a Mom and Pop small town grocery.

I haven't been in a quaint lil "Mom and Pop" style grocery store like this since childhood. Maybe I…read moreshould look up synonyms for nostalgia, because everything Hot Springs was nostalgic for both my partner and I. Hillbilly Market was very nostalgic for us both. They seem to have just about everything you could possibly want or need, just without 5-20 options of brands. Simple. Sweet treats sprinkled throughout and even offerings from local farmers and artists. I have a lot of food allergies and sensitivities that make eating a lot of my favorites really hard. Banana chips is one of them. I haven't had them or much dried fruit in several years because sunflower seed oil seems to be used in the process so often with commercial dried foods. If I do find them, they're typically expensive and then taste like crap. So when I came across this expansive display of all these bags of dried fruits and veggies, Banana chips were the first to catch my eye. I startled a few people with my squeal of excitement as I began snatching up bag after bag of dried fruits and veggie chips. Everything I bought was made with a few simple ingredients. No seed oils or dyes, very reasonably priced and everything I bought is very tasty. I'm certain that this place is a treasure trove for people passing through on the Appalachian Trail. I promise that I practiced some self control and left plenty of dried fruits and treats for them as well. That fridge in the back corner of my photo? Full of meat from what we assumed came from a local butcher. It all looked really good and made us regret not cooking dinner at our cabin at least one night. Though we didn't regret any of the good food we had at local diners. Next time though, for sure. Like most places in Hot Springs, they close a lot earlier than we had expected. I think it was around 6:00 when they closed. We were unsure if this was just the usual or due to the community still healing and rebuilding from the hurricanes. So don't make the mistake we made and think you'll just stop in on your way back from a day of adventure and pick up groceries for dinner.

What a gem nestled in the valley. Great view of the mountains. The staff are a tad bit…read morestandoffish, but they serve good kava drinks. Maybe they think they are real bartenders, which they are not, Great customers, great kava conversation. I recommend it.

First, it's a relaxing environment with art and music. Then the people are friendly and open. The…read moredrinks offer something for everyone. Try the love potion shot. Or if you like peanut butter there is a shot for you. There are several types of kava and kratom. It's a quality product place. The owners are awesome. It's off the road with plenty of parking. Gorgeous views.

One of the best stops we made during our vacation in North Carolina. We didn't realize there was a…read morecafe attached - we were initially stopping to see the general store. What a pleasant surprise this cafe was. Friendly service and a decent sized menu. We ordered at the counter and found a seat in the cozy back room. We would have sat outside but it was a bit too hot. The food came out hot and fast and OMG the portions were huge. I'm not kidding when I say, this was the best chicken salad I've ever had. The croissant was loaded! And so was my husband's club sandwich. The crispy Brussels were insanely good. Again, some of the best I've ever had. The gentleman that took our order came to check on us and I had to let him know that our lunch was amazing. He told us that it was his family's restaurant and they took food quality very seriously. There is NO doubt about that. I wish this place was in my backyard. Seriously the best lunch we had while on vacation!! I was told their oatmeal cream pies were a hit, so I had to get one for the road. They were not kidding. I tried to make it last a couple days to really savor the sweetness and it was torture. I wanted to inhale the cookie sandwich after the first bite. The cookie was chewy and soft, and the cream balanced it out perfectly. If the owners see this, I need a whole box shipped to me ASAP. The only thing I will note is... while browsing the general store after having lunch, I stopped to let one of the employees know that they had a great selection of items. She proceeds to look at me weird and then ask me if I had two hats on. What? She then reaches out and touches the brim of my hat. She acted like I was stealing. I took my hat off to show that I indeed only had one hat on and I was so put off by the interaction. I hadn't even tried on any of the hats they had for sale. Not sure if they have a problem with people stealing there and are just hyper vigilant, but please do not touch customers. Thank goodness the lunch was fantastic, because I would have been very upset after that interaction. Otherwise a great experience aside from that weird interaction. The general store does have a great selection of gifts and other items.

Super friendly girls in the gift shop. Cute goods for sale and nicely kept displays. Place was…read moreclean, and the bathroom was nice. I got a cappuccino from the cafe and it was hands-down the best cappuccino I've had in Madison County. A little pricey, but worth it. Woman who made it was very personable and she knew how to make a REAL cappuccino. Not a latte. Hard to find out here! I look forward to making this little gem a regular stop on my work commute. Adorable swing set and picturesque creek behind the building. Adorable.