From the moment we walked in, we had a wonderful experience! We were greeted warmly and seated right away. They also offer pet-friendly outdoor seating, which is a great option if you're dining with your furry friend. Our waitress, Mackenzie, was fantastic! She was friendly, attentive, and made sure everything came out quickly. The service was excellent from start to finish. The food was absolutely delicious. We had the Grit Bowl Special, Chicken & Waffles, Brioche French Toast, and fresh fruit. The chicken tasted just like my grandma's recipe. It was crispy, flavorful, and paired perfectly with their spicy hot honey. Everything was fresh and cooked perfectly. The coffee bar was another highlight! They offer so many specialty drink options, including hot chocolate topped with homemade whipped cream. And don't skip the fresh-squeezed orange juice, it was some of the best we've ever had! What really made this place stand out for our family was how kid-friendly it is. The kids got to draw pictures while we ate, and afterward they were able to hang their artwork in the hallway for everyone to see. They absolutely loved it! There's also a large lounge area in the back with cozy seating and games like Shut the Box and chess, making it a great place to relax while waiting for a table or after your meal. If you're looking for a delicious breakfast, outstanding service, and a family-friendly atmosphere, Lucy in the Rye is definitely worth a visit. We'll absolutely be back, and I highly recommend it! read more

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Cute charming spot located in downtown Sylva. The menu has something for everyone. The menu looked great. I got a traditional breakfast with eggs, sausage, grits, biscuit and spinach/kale. Everything was delicious. The biscuit was amazing...soft, fluffy, buttery. The grits were tasty. Loved my Lucy mocha drink. The service was great. I would definitely come back. read more

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The interior is nicely decorated and very spacious. There is also outdoor seating with a nice view of downtown Sylva. The waiters are all very friendly and efficient. The food was pretty good! Decent price for what you get. Prices range around $12.99-$20 per person before tax/drinks read more

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Brunch was terrific. Chopped steak Lucy style and Corned beef hash were both excellent. Service was good, attentive but not obtrusive. I did have to ask for hot sauce which should have been delivered earlier. Coffee was really good. Highly recommend the seared greens side and the stone ground grits. Cute place and friendly staff. read more

This because our favorite breakfast spot while in town. Indoor snd outside seating. Service was attentive. Good selection of menu items. Everything seemed fresh and nicely seasoned. read more

Amazing chicken with gravy. Great vibe with fun servers. Good place to go with family and friends read more

Lucy in the Rye - Chicken gravy and bacon with oven roasted potatoes and biscuit on the side - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Sylva, North Carolina

Stopped in for Brunch on a Monday. Friendly greeting as we arrived and were promptly seated. Our waiter was polite and took our orders. We had the Belgium waffle and a ham and bacon sandwich. We we pleased with the meal and the atmosphere was quaint and pleasant. This is our second time here and would recommend it to anyone. read more

Lucy in the Rye - Ham and bacon sandwich with home style potatoes. - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Sylva, North Carolina

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Phenomenal brunch spot if you're passing through or just camped out here for the weekend. Our server was friendly and accommodated us quickly even though the restaurant was very busy. The restaurant itself is pretty rustic and a classic small town experience. The Fried Chicken Sandwich was the star of the show... the breast was portioned perfectly and topped with a jalapeño cheddar spread & delicious pickles. Adding this to my "must stops" through the mountains! read more

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Still absolutely delicious and everyone in town seems to know it because it can get busy. Be prepared to wait just a bit at peak times but I think it's worth the wait! read more

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As many times as we have been to Sylva, it jas taken us until now to check out this town staple and so glad we finally did! They have plenty of seating inside and a small patio area as well for outdoor dining. We were greeted and seated quickly. We placed our order, and food was brought quickly. Our waitress, Brooke, was attentive and checked in often to see if we needed anything. Relaxed atmosphere featuring an extensive menu and really good food, so be sure to check them out read more

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Great breakfast spot in Sylva. I got the huevos rancheros and it was delicious! My husband got the biscuits and gravy and a waffle. He loved the biscuits and gravy. Service was great and timely. The space can echo a bit so it can kinda get loud in there, but it's honestly because of other people's volume-nothing on them! Would come back! read more

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This was our first time exploring the area, we decided to stop in for brunch, the food and service was excellent. I highly recommend the Panko BLT or the Ruben. read more

Lucy in the Rye - Panko BLT. - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Sylva, North Carolina

Delicious. Good service.wonderful. We didn't expect much but got good service and tasty food. We were very pleased.

Food was amazing. Sat on patio and the weather was lovely. Servers were very good! I got the eggs Benedict with country ham.

A very tasty brunch in downtown Sylva. I had the biscuit flight, which the menu said came with 2 biscuits but arrived with three on the plate, and who am I to complain? The three jams -- bacon, poblano, and strawberry -- were all delicious, and combining the bacon and poblano actually improved the two. I also got a side of cheese grits, which was improved tableside with salt and pepper. My boyfriend got the smothered fried chicken, his dad got the sausage burrito (he commented that he'd never had a burrito with gravy on it), and his mom got the classic breakfast, and we all enjoyed. Our server was friendly but our table was a bit far from where others were sitting and it was occasionally difficult to get his attention for drink refills. Still, a good place to remember for breakfast or brunch. read more

Lucy in the Rye - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Sylva, North Carolina

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100% worth the drive from Bryson City. The staff here are great. The seating is roomy and well lit. Plenty of street parking. The breakfast menu has a ton of options, and everything there is great. The portions are reasonable, the prices are fair. Highly recommend! read more

Quite possibly Sylvia's best breakfast kitchen. With both indoor and outdoor seating options and being served quickly. Out server was friendly, responsive, suggested daily specials, and answered all questions regarding the impressive menu. I don't give out five stars easily, but this was literally top notch! Will be back tomorrow for round 2. read more

Charming town. I ordered the breakfast sandwich. It was a potato bun, blackened fried egg, jack cheese, tomato, mayo, and applewood smoked bacon. Also a side of panko red fried tomatoes that were my favorite! read more

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Located along W. Main, there is plenty of angled parking along the street. We were lucky and found a space right in front. I didn't notice any handicapped spaces nearby but that's not the restaurant's fault. We had a small step up the curb and a short walk to the entrance. We came in through the nice outdoor seating area. The hostess station is to the right. It would be right in front if you came in the other front door. We were greeted immediately and seated right away. Our server took the drink order and then came back with the drinks quickly to take the food order. The food came out in about five minutes. The eggs with sausage were excellent. The eggs were cooked as ordered and the sausage was locally sourced and very flavorful. I selected the cheese grits and gravy as sides and added a biscuit. This was a wonderful choice. The cheese grits were cheesy throughout as well as the cheese layered on top. The gravy was outstanding. Just dipping fork tines into the bowl produced an explosion of flavor with a distinct sausage flavor. The biscuit was grilled and was the perfect accompaniment to the gravy. The salmon Benedict was amazing. Every bite included salmon. The flavor blend is top notch. The seasoned potatoes side was also very good. They were roasted and seasoned to perfection. Our server Mack was attentive without being intrusive. All the staff was working and all seemed to enjoy what they were doing. This was a wonderful dining experience and we cannot wait to return. read more

Lucy in the Rye - Eggs and sausage with cheese grits and gravy. The biscuit was extra but completely worth it. - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Sylva, North Carolina

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LOVE their breakfast! I can recommend sooo many things - their quiches are wonderful, their biscuits and gravy, oh my gosh, the gravy is phenomenal, the strawberry Fields salad, which you can actually get with the quiche is great, and their chicken and waffles is awesome! My only wish was that they could serve alcohol, because when I do brunch, I really like to have a bloody Mary or a mimosa along side of it... read more

It's been over a year since I've been to this spot, and I'm so glad I made the stop before heading back to Charlotte after a concert in Nashville! I used to go here all the time in college, and it's just as good as I remember. Their breakfast potatoes are hands down the best I've ever had - crispy, flavorful, and perfectly seasoned. The vibe is always so welcoming, and it's one of those places that just makes you feel at home. If you're ever in Sylva, don't miss this spot. It's definitely one of my favorite brunch places, and I'll always make sure to hit it up when I'm in town! read more

Lucy in the Rye - Classic Breakfast - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Sylva, North Carolina

Right in the heart of downtown Sylva, this quaint little restaurant with yoga upstairs. My first initial reaction was awkward though. They have a waiting area which seems like a great idea but it's in the back right by the restrooms. So every person coming to use the facilities has to ask if this is the line and someone has to say no, we are just waiting. Also a lack of privacy for the individual using the restroom. What if you had to poo! Also side note the orange juice is fresh squeezed, which most people love but personally, I hate. I ordered the Carnival King which is a waffle with 2 eggs and a meat side. My partner got the biscuit and gravy. Which was the smallest thing I've ever seen but overall good food and great service read more

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Excellent spot for breakfast or brunch! Lots of options including specials, omelettes, waffles local coffee. Outdoor patio as well as indoor seating. Great breakfast! read more

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Food was delicious! Service was great, perfect balance of attentiveness and being left alone. Prices were super fair and we HIGHLY recommend! Some notes: Street parking Indoor/outdoor seating Back downstairs entrance Casual reading/rec area near bathrooms with chess, tic tac toe, connect 4. Yoga studio there. Overall super cool atmosphere read more

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Thank you Yelpers for leading us to this fantastic breakfast place in historic downtown Sylva, NC. The pictures do not do justice. The flavors are outstanding and preparation is much better than your average diner. Highly recommend for breakfast or lunch. Very local, fresh and delicious with a hint of Greek which being Greek made me feel at home! Excellent service as well. read more

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This was our second visit to LITR, but our first on a Sunday for brunch. And, although the town of Sylva was crowded, there is no excuse for the poor service we received during the 2+ hour, start to finish experience. Don't get me wrong about the food.... The menu is delightful and the farm to table selections are a wonderful alternative to typical fare, but a family of four should not have to wait more than 1 hour for food once they are seated. No free cinnamon roll and / or comped drinks (tea and coffee) can make up for the time lost while waiting to get our food. Please plan your entire day around your visit to this Sylva staple. It will take that long. read more

Fun quirky little breakfast place. We went here when in the area on vacation. Cute little college town. Eclectic vibe. It was super busy but we were seated straight away and our order all came out perfect. Great menu... something for everyone... love the added bonus of the espresso machine to have a good coffee. Would definitely go again. read more

This place is a gem! Friendly service, quality sourced ingredients and food made with love. Best breakfast I've had in years.

Nice ambiance. Friendly and attentive staff. Maybe I ordered the wrong thing but the servicer who brought the plate asked if I needed hot sauce and boy did I ever. And pepper. The eggs were good but everything else was bland. I get better soy chorizo from Trader Joe's. I'll give them another try but.. Would give a 2.5 but can't. read more

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Cute little brunch spot in Sylva. This was a bustling restaurant. We got there about 12:30 and they were packed. All of our food was good. I had a waffle and a side of eggs and sausage. My husband had a breakfast bowl. He told me, you know I like something if the bowl is left spotless! We also ordered an order of the panko tomatoes because they sounded good. They definitely were tasty!We look forward to returning again and trying other things on the menu. read more

Excited after reading all of the reviews! Ordered black coffee- and my "new best friend " Spencer kept it filled! Ordered the biscuits and gravy with an egg... son ordered the bacon jam burger and other son 2 eggs, bacon and toast. Yum! It was a beautiful day to sit outside. Delicious! read more

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Got one of the eggs benedict dishes and it was such a great way to start the day. Absolutely loved my time here, one of the best breakfasts I've had. I loved the look of the whole restaurant too read more

What a gem! Comfortable dining rooms (2) and a large-ish covered patio kept wait times low b/c of steady table turnover. Their attentive staff made sure coffees, juices, and waters were never empty. Really nice menu; scores of options. The waffles were filling and satisfying; denser than most Belgium types with a variety of choices: from sweet (candied walnut), to standard, and to savory (chipotle/maple). Their Babylon Benedict on biscuits was beyond generous and completely satisfying. We'll definitely return whenever we're next in town. read more

This was the best breakfast I have had in a while. Seated quickly and the service was spot on. Everything tasted so fresh, even the toast I had. I am really happy we found this Spot while vacationing, and we will most definitely be back. Inside was cute and there was plenty of seating available. You will not be disappointed read more

Yelpers didn't let me down! We were looking for breakfast when heading from Highlands to Asheville amd found this local spot on Yelp. Cute local restaurant with indoor and outdoor seating. We were traveling with our dog and got an outdoor table quickly. We were greeted promptly by our nice server. We had some good strong coffe to start. We ordered corned beef hash with eggs and cheese grits and biscuit with sausage gravy. The food was served quickly and was delicious. Highly recommend this cute cafe if you are in the area. Good food, reasonable prices, and good service. read more

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Great menu, great food. Loved the biscuit and gravy with a side of corned beef hash, and a waffle on the side. The service was fantastic and prices great for the quantity and quality of food. read more

Nice place for breakfast. Wish we had tried the cinnamon roll. Sausage and cheese omelette was tasty, thought the veggies (kale and caramelized onions) was overrated. Staff was great! read more

Lucy in the Rye - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Sylva, North Carolina

They now have Gluten-free Bread!!!!!!!!! Thank you to the Owner -- You are The Best!! read more

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Knew Lucy in the Rye was fairly new to Downtown Sylva and each time we walked by the menu looked great so we decided to come for lunch on a Friday. One of the first things I noticed was the very friendly and helpful wait staff. They was also very aware of what they did an did not have which was very helpful. I knew what i was going to order very early since we had walked by a number of times. I was going with, the Bacon Jam Cheeseburger which comes with lettuce, tomato, onion, mayo, and pickle. For my side I went the the rosemary potatoes. Once my burger came out it looked amazing, and guess what it tasted amazing too. One of the first things I liked was the the veggies for the burger all came on the side so you could put which ever you wanted on it. Once I dug it it was probably the best burger I had have in the area The bacon jam's sweetness matches perfect with the salty and savory burger meat as well as with the American Cheese. The rosemary potatoes were also shockingly good too. They told us there that they work working on adding more to their menu so I believe Lucy in the Rye will only be getting better as time goes on. Can't wait to return. read more

Lucy in the Rye - BLT with Fried Egg and seared greens - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Sylva, North Carolina

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These pictures are worth a thousand words. The service was excellent always checking on you. Food came out super fast for lunch and cooked to prepared perfect. Salmon eggs Benedict and Velt's cafe sandwich read more

Lucy in the Rye - Eggs Benedict salmon - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Sylva, North Carolina

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