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Mary's Kitchen

4.8 (33 reviews)
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Two egg breakfast with hash browns and bacon
Sarah K.

I first tried to visit on Monday but they were closed with no signs about closure, so I wasn't sure if it was for the holidays or the hours were messed up. This location is definitely a bit off the beaten path, and it's a very basic local joint. If you are looking for affordable options and okay portions, this is your place. My sole purpose in seeking this place out not once, but twice, was the chocolate gravy. I grew up eating chocolate gravy in rural Mississippi and it is so rare to see on the menu that it pushed this place to the top of the list. They were out of the chocolate gravy. I tried to order peanut butter pancakes, and they were out of that too. Finally I just tried to get a one egg breakfast with tenderloin but guess what...they were out of that too. I finally just asked for the chocolate chip pancake and given the option of city or country ham, went with city ham because I wasn't ready for that much sodium this early. The pancake was a great size, pretty thick, and came with a generous amount of chocolate chips. The ham tasted fine but flavor on my food was pretty basic. I will say the one thing that stood out a little was the hash browns - I don't quite know how they are prepping the hash browns but there was an almost potato chip crisp on the edges that was very nice. Soft drinks were served in 20 ounce bottles, so I'm not sure why they could not get a container of cocoa powder or peanut butter in...but that's none of my business. ‍ She said they had been missing a lot of the stuff they needed on their delivery truck. Service was pretty good, and they definitely connect with the locals.

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great breakfast. Very friendly service and customers. They make you part of the family. Excellent southern breakfast.

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Solid breakfast with great prices, we were pleasantly fueled up before our hike. No fancy frills = no extra markup.

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4 years ago

Wonderful breakfast! Very good food and friendly staff! A real North Carolina treat for Arizona visitors.

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6 years ago

Fantastic spot! Local, simple, and THE BEST hash browns you will ever have - crispy in every bite!

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4 years ago

Best breakfast in Boone. You must try the hashbrowns. Very friendly with great service.

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10 years ago

Excellent food and service. It was great to get away from the hustle and bustle of the crowd. Cozy setting off the beaten path

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11 years ago

Good price, good food, attentive service and a great Breakfast! A little hard to find but worth the search if you are in the Boone area.

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11 years ago

Had a good breakfast at Mary's! Loved the link sausage and eggs cooked just right. We will be back!

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We had the cheese omelette, biscuits and gravy, chocolate chip pancakes, egg and bologna biscuit and Hash browns.

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North Carolina is growing on me. Fresh crisp air, beautiful mountainous scenery, great hiking…read moreroutes and especially meticulous details in their cuisine. Proper is just that, a quaint and popular restaurant that features the chef's special select menu each day which means reservations are highly suggested. We were lucky enough to arrive right before peak dinner time and was able to score a spot to the front overlooking the chefs garden where ingredients are home grown. We started with their carrot and apple soup with coconut milk base. I know this is tmi but I'd be satisfied swimming in a pool of that delicious soup. Fresh, fresh and fresh. I decided on the baked catfish with olives, tomatoes and thyme together with green beans potato casserole and side salad while my partner enjoyed fried chicken breast with potatoes and gravy, steamed cabbage and cornbread. Very few can take a boneless fried chicken to taste like it's still on the bone. Excellently done. We then savored on their recommended dessert chocolate chip bread pudding with homemade ice cream. If you're in the neighborhood give this quaint little house a try you won't be disappointed.

The food, service and atmosphere are superb. I wasn't able to get a seat inside because I didn't…read morehave a reservation for my first visit. But I came back, and had a wonderful experience. The food was beyond excellent. If you want a great place to visit for a date night or just a quiet dinner alone, this is the place. An absolute must visit restaurant when in Boone. To make sure you get a seat inside this popular restaurant, make a Reservation.

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We tried to get a table here almost every day of our 5-day trip, but it was packed! We finally…read moresmartened up and called a day ahead for a reservation. It might have just been the holiday rush, but I always figure "busy means good," so my expectations were high--and The Local didn't disappoint. We started with the nachos; they were delicious, though I do wish they came with a bit more meat. For mains, the burger was outstanding--probably one of the best we've had in the entire area. We also ordered the Brazilian steak, which was cooked perfectly and came with great plantains. The quinoa with tofu was good, too, though it was a little dry and would have been perfect with a sauce. The service really stood out. Our waitress was incredibly attentive and refilled my water at least four times without me asking. Great ambiance and an all-around good experience. Definitely worth the wait!

Stopped in here to grab a bite to wrap up our day of exploring. There was a very long wait, but we…read morewere table to get seats at the bar. Bar tender provided menus, and checked back on us after a few minutes to take order. They've got a good menu with pizza, sandwiches, burgers, and a good variety of entrees (seafood, steak, chicken, pasta), basically, they've got something for everyone. Not being too hungry, but knowing we needed something, we decided to just split an order of the pulled pork nachos. The food came out fairly quickly, looked and tasted great. They did not skimp on toppings. Staff was friendly, food was good, only complaint is it was very dark inside, and surprisingly loud in the restaurant, I can't imagine being there with live music, I assume it would be impossible to have a conversation.

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Social on Main was the perfect way to start our weekend in the area…read more We drove into the area for breakfast and exploring and upon arrival the spot was packed. After looking at the menu and dining there I can see why. The portions are huge, and the pricing is so great. They also have a full bar including breakfast martinis - which I did not opt for but went with a bloody mary instead. It was huge and delicious. They have a lot of breakfast options, but when I saw corn beef hash I knew I had to try that. They have a bunch of different breakfast options and the one I ordered came with eggs, ham, hash browns and I can't remember what else but it was huge. If breakfast isn't your thing and you want lunch - you can choose from their lunch specials which are a main and three sides for under $14 - wowza that is literally crazy! It is a cozy, charming spot with friendly service and I would definitely recommend if you are in Blowing Rock.

We strolled in on a rainy morning and were greeted by some of the friendliest people in Blowing…read moreRock. They have their parking lot on the side of the building but street parking is also available. The corner location with a stunning outside terrace is perfect for people-watching had the weather been cooperating. We were seated promptly, and they walked us through some popular items. We both ordered a cat's head biscuit sandwich (because it's as big as a cat's head), mine was bacon egg, and cheese and his was an egg, cheese, and fried chicken with a side of hashbrowns, and we can't forget the huge mug of nice and hot coffee on a rainy morning. This was a perfect cup of coffee, with plenty of refills. They were even nice enough to give me a to-go cup for my coffee. The sandwiches were amazing, the biscuit was tender and held together even with all that goodness on it.

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