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    Mad Batter Kitchen

    4.0 (127 reviews)
    Closed 11:30 am - 9:00 pm

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    Ed H.

    Stopped in for lunch on a Tuesday afternoon and we enjoyed the quaint local food scene. Had the patty melt and chicken sandwich. They were served hot and were very tasty. Service was good and prompt even with a good crowd.

    Garlic knots and marinara sauce
    Jennifer D.

    This isn't the kind of place we frequent typically but my niece goes to school at WCU and had heard good things so we decided to try it out. We were BLOWN AWAY. This is hands down the best food we have had in North Carolina. Their menu is quite varied and has something for everyone, including your dog (who is allowed inside!) Vibes were immaculate, just come in, grab a menu, seat yourself and then place your order at the counter. Condiments/cutlery/to go containers are self serve. What We Ordered: Garlic Knots (table) Thai Coconut Curry with Grilled Chicken (me) Firecracker Beef Sloppy Joe (sister) Korean BBQ Pork Sandwich (Mother) Cheese Pizza (niece) What We Thought: Garlic Knots - Good not great. A bit dark/overcooked for our liking. Could use more garlic on the outside. Marinara was chunky but yummy. 6/10 Thai Coconut Curry - INCREDIBLE. 3/4 of us plan to order this next time. My niece said this will be her go to off campus meal next semester, overthrowing Taco Bell for the honor. The curry was rich and thick and had the perfect amount of sweetness. The spice level was mild but present. Chicken was perfectly cooked,with no weird or gristly bits and the zucchini and carrots added a nice textural element. 10/10. Would recommend and in fact did recommend on the way out of the restaurant to the girls at the table next to ours. Firecracker Beef Sloppy Joe - My sister originally ordered this but my mom took a single bite claimed it was her own and demolished it in minutes. She couldn't stop ranting and raving over it. That's perfect because my sister didn't love it, too many Bell peppers for her liking. 8/10 Korean BBQ Pork Sandwich - This was a real surprise. It's so dimensional and also well balanced. The sesame flavor is strong but the kimchi adds the acid you need for it. This would be amazing with a heaping helping of seaweed salad on top too. 9/10 Cheese Pizza - A dark horse! Way tastier than we expected it to be. Thin crust but lots of flavor. Texture was great. Will reorder! We also had the housemade chips with beer cheese and the reviews were mixed. We all enjoyed the chips, particularly the texture, but the beer cheese was too heavy on the beer flavor. If you love beer cheese you'll enjoy this, if you don't, skip it!

    The General J's salad.  Damn tasty
    Bill M.

    This place was doing a brisk business on a Wednesday night. And it's trivia night to boot. Bonus points for that! Co-located with Lazy Hiker Brewery, this walk-up window pumps out some great food. I had the General J's salad. It was all good. The chicken was tender and well glazed with a seasoned sauce. The pickled onion and carrot added crunch and tang. The rice is filling, and the kale gives you that feeling that you're eating healthy I'll try the pizzas if I come back. Having the Lazy Biker options in the same building is a bonus. I have to give this place a recommendation.

    Chicken quesadilla
    Brad H.

    Great food, competitive price and friendly cashier/ food delivery. This is a great what looks like local business who serves a a quality meal at a fair price

    Beef quesadillas
    Shelley P.

    We found the restaurant by being inside the brewery. Our order was quickly taken and we were provided a number identifier for our table. We went outside and it seemed like just a few minutes later our food was delivered. We ordered the burrito, soft pretzels, and quesadillas. Everything was fresh and hot. Sitting outside in July was very pleasant. There are many tables both inside and out at the lazy hiker brewery. This was my first visit to Sylva and it was a great experience.

    Firecracker pizza is the bomb
    Brittney B.

    The food here is excellent! You simply grab a menu, place your order upfront, and pick out your condiments. There's a little band that plays at 8 PM, which adds to the atmosphere. They have outdoor seating with a fire pit, creating a cozy vibe. Additionally, there's an amazing local brewery that offers fantastic craft beers, perfect for relaxing after a long day of hiking. Overall, the food is delicious, and I would definitely recommend it! as far as service itself serve after you order they deliver it to you.

    Kim H.

    Pizza and pretzels were really good. I had unsweetened tea and it really just tasted like water (I needed caffeine!!) And the tea was after my food and I never got a refill. We have been before and it's normal bar environment, and clean! It was packed and the beer line wrapped around and packed the place. Unfortunately people crowded our table.

    Tea looks good -- Good start.
    Dixie B.

    I finally visited this little restaurant on Main Street. We were pleasantly surprised, first of all, to even learn Mad Batter was there, and we eat lunch on Main Street often. But, looking on Yelp, there it was, so you know we HAD to go check it out. The menu online had some interesting dishes. Let's go! You enter and go down a hallway to the restaurant. Just as it opens, there's a stand to your right; you order your food here. Hubby had the pork bbq plate, and I had the curry with added chicken. His salad looked amazing and fresh, and the veggies in my curry were crispy-yum. I'm sure we will visit again - you should, too!

    High on the Hog 14 inch
    Mike S.

    We were wanting to get pizza and I had never had Mad Batters pizza so we decided to give them a try. We went with too of the favorites 14 inch pies that being the High on the Hog which is a meats pizza and then also got the Supreme which everyone knows what that is (but with no peppers) Our pizza would be ready within 15 to 20 minute so quickly we headed that way. Once arriving our pizzas were ready. Once home the pizzas did look good but the Supreme did end up still having the peppers on it. I will also say they also were not loaded with toppings but but didn't stop us from quickly getting into them. The crust was pretty thin which I liked and the flavor of the sauce was very good. This made for a very crushable pizza. I probably finished 4 slices in about 5 minutes. I was also a fan of the fact that the pepperoni they use are the big ones. Will for sure have to get the 16 inch pies next time though but we will for sure be coming back.

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    Chelsea H.

    This small kitchen is attached to the Sylva Lazy Hiker Brewery! You order at the counter and find a seat at the brewery and they bring it out to you. Great ambiance inside and out. Shaded patio with plenty of seating. Pups allowed inside and out! We enjoyed some beers, a band, and split a pizza. We loved the pepperoni pizza, it had a great crust !! My favorite beer was the sling pack. Lots of other great looking items on the menu, and some daily specials. We'd love to come back and try more.

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    Food is delicious and great atmosphere. Service is order at the counter, get your cutlery and clear your table. Desserts looked delicious.

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    Excellent service, excellent food!! Great selection of beers, every bite was delicious! We will be back again!

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    Fun place to grab a pizza and a beer! Great gluten free options for pizza we were happily surprised!

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