We eat here occasionally and I like the salmon and my husband likes the Ruben bagel. The service…read moreis quick and it is usually a busy vibe.

Highly recommend. Service, food and live music were all excellent. We had tuna nachos, meatloaf…read moreand trout were delicious. Service was very professional.

We love this place and go regularly in summer. Great sandwiches! Fresh ingredients. Don't miss this…read moreplace.

The secret garden should remain a secret. I was not gonna write this review because I hate saying…read moreanything bad about a small business. My wife told me that the owner evidently went to a well thought of culinary school. We ordered their turkey sandwich and a turkey salad two waters and a bag of chips. Bill came to $33. The salad would not even qualify for a small size and had very little turkey. The sandwich which is supposed to be a sub roll is about 5 to 6 inches long with a couple of slices of salted turkey. I ordered no dressing but for some reason, the bottom of the sub was drenched THE ONLY REASON I AM GIVING IT THREE STARS IS BECAUSE THE STAFF WERE QUITE LOVELY. Unless they change their pride in their food and the only uses a wonderful education I would say save your money and keep this voice a secret God I hope they do better cause I love to see small businesses do well

Three of us had an early dinner tonight and it was a great experience. We were immediately seated…read moreand Jade, our server, was all over it. Welcomed us and took our drink order and informed us about the night's special. Gave us great recommendations and was very informative. Food couldn't have been better. We'll definitely be back! Paul , Marcia and Charlotte

First timers & the service, food, and atmosphere was great! The pretzels with beer cheese was to…read moredie for!! This was my first time ever trying catfish and man was this the perfect place for it! Absolutely will be coming back!

A great spot to stop for a cold drink and some conversation…read more Pricing is very reasonable considering your in Helen, GA. Craft beer is $8.99, domestics are $3.89, and they have PBR on draft for $3.50, nice! They also carry a great selection of 500 ml bottle German beer. I had to get an Ayinger Dunkel and followed that up with a PBR, which gave me a nice happy buzz while we shopped around. Their weekly bar menu has a special for each day and the items range between $10-$12, which isn't bad at all. We didn't order any food but the food that was coming out looked great. Staff were friendly and efficient; I would definitely return again if I was ever back in Helen. One thing to note is this bar is not very big so it can fill up quick during festivals and on the weekend, they do have some tables out on the patio and I'm sure the party can expand out to the lot; regardless, Betty's Porch is a great little hangout spot in Helen and I recommend them.

Great place. Open bar. Outside seating. Inside is the big…read morestore with food, meats and gifts. Fun place to hang out and meet the locals. We heard a lot of stories about the business.

Hidden Gem Alert…read more Some places spend millions trying to manufacture "authentic." The Open Door at Alley's Ol' Store apparently skipped that meeting and just kept being authentic. The building looks exactly like what you'd hope to stumble across while wandering the North Georgia mountains. Rustic. Colorful. Cozy. The kind of place that makes you instinctively slow down because you know there's probably something interesting inside. Parking is a bit of a scavenger hunt, but that's part of the adventure. If you're expecting a six-level parking garage with valet service, you've made several wrong turns. The staff immediately made us feel like we'd wandered into Papaw's store and the grandkids were helping out for the afternoon. Two young ladies were running the place, one at the register and one making sandwiches. They weren't reciting a corporate script or trying to upsell me a rewards program. They were just genuinely friendly people who actually seemed happy we stopped in. Imagine that. This isn't a restaurant pretending to be a country store. It is a country store. There's no fancy dining room either. You can eat on the little front porch if it's available, but we grabbed our sandwiches and walked across the street to the riverside park. Honestly, I can't think of many lunches that end with eating beside a mountain river and making a few casts with a fishing rod before heading down the road. That's hard to beat. Now let's talk sandwiches. Three of us ordered the Harvest. Presentation? Maybe a 7 out of 10. Nobody is arranging edible flowers with tweezers back there. It's toasted store-bought bread filled with ingredients that simply belong together. Sometimes food doesn't need to perform gymnastics. It just needs to taste good. And it did. Every bite reminded me that somewhere along the way we've confused "artisan presentation" with "good cooking." The Harvest isn't trying to become internet famous. It's just quietly being delicious. My brother ordered the meatloaf sandwich, and if he wasn't already family, I probably would've stolen half of it. He declared it fantastic with exactly the right amount of condiments. The grandkids inhaled their grilled cheese and ham & cheese without a single negotiation, which every parent knows is basically a Michelin star. One thing that really caught my attention was the steady parade of locals coming in for takeout. That's the kind of review you can't fake. Locals vote with their wallets every day, and this place clearly keeps getting elected. Here's another tip: don't skip the neighboring art gallery. My daughter wandered in and came back smiling. The manager wasn't just selling artwork. She was telling stories. She explained the history of the area, how it shaped the artists, and why certain pieces existed. You could tell she genuinely loved what she was talking about. That's becoming a rare commodity these days. By the time we left, I realized something. The Open Door doesn't have the polish of a big destination restaurant. It doesn't need dramatic plating, twelve-word menu descriptions, or foam strategically placed with tweezers. It has something much harder to create. Character. If you're driving through Lakemont, call ahead if you're in a hurry. If you're not, browse the store, visit the gallery, grab a sandwich, walk across to the river, and stay awhile. Some places feed your stomach. Places like this feed your trip. That's the definition of a hidden gem.

We stopped in with our grandkids to get desserts after picnicking at the park across the road. I…read morehave a small service dog for a serious medical condition. My daughter was carrying her due to my grabbing some meds out of the car & she was told to leave - dogs not allowed. I stepped in and explained she was a service dog. The woman behind the register needs some training on how to handle service dogs because her response was embarrassing and uncalled for. She rolled her eyes and nodded her head and said "ohhhhkayyyyyy" and walked back behind the counter. We left without patronizing this establishment. Please read up on ADA guidelines for service animals so that this is not repeated for future customers.

If someone had told me I'd find one of the best Cuban sandwiches I've had outside of Florida in…read moreBryson City, North Carolina, I probably wouldn't have believed them--but High Test Deli & Sweet Shop proved me wrong. We stopped in on the recommendation of a local shop owner while we were visiting Bryson City, and I'm so glad we did. Being from the Tampa area, we're pretty picky about Cuban sandwiches. They're a staple back home, so our expectations were high. The owner happened to be there and confidently recommended the Cuban, and it absolutely lived up to the hype. There was a short wait while it was made fresh, but it was well worth it. The sandwich was perfectly balanced, flavorful, and honestly tasted like a little piece of home. We packed it up and enjoyed it before heading out for an afternoon of tubing, and it ended up being one of the highlights of our trip. The shop itself is charming, clean, and has a welcoming atmosphere where you can sit down and enjoy your meal. We didn't try the sweets this time, but they looked delicious and give us another reason to come back. Meeting the owner made the experience even better. He was friendly, welcoming, and clearly takes pride in what he serves. Whether you're a fellow Floridian missing a great Cuban or you've never had one before, do yourself a favor and stop by High Test Deli & Sweet Shop. It's absolutely worth it. This is an easy 5-star recommendation, and we'll be back the next time we're in Bryson City.

We stopped by High Test Deli and had a fantastic experience. Our group tried the Cuban sandwich,…read moreFrench dip, Italian sandwich, chicken nuggets, and pickles, and everything was delicious. The portions were generous, the ingredients tasted fresh, and the prices were surprisingly affordable. The service was great--friendly, attentive, and efficient. The restaurant was clean, the atmosphere was welcoming, and it was a comfortable place to enjoy a meal. It's not always easy to find a place that delivers good food, good service, and good value, but High Test Deli did all three. We would definitely stop by again the next time we're in the area.

One of the sandwiches I think is most difficult to find done extremely well is a Reuben. They did…read morejust that it was a delicious thick sandwich. There was tons of yummy corn, beef, brisket, and they were nice enough to put my thousand island on the side because the sandwich is huge. I couldn't finish it there. The potato salad I ordered on the side was delicious, it had some bacon in it, and it was more savory forward in it, Amish style potato salad that has some sweet relish. Which I enjoyed a lot! Now the sandwich wasn't cheap, but it was well worth it, and we luckily got some seating and some rest from the rain while enjoying our really good food! My boyfriend got the Cuban, he was a bit worried because he hadn't had the sandwich before, but I knew he would like it so I ordered it for him and someone ate their entire sandwich (not me) so let that speak for itself! They make sure to pile those sandwiches high with meat, and they move so quickly our food came out, not even 10 minutes after we put our orders in and we were starving so it was much appreciated after walking the strip in Gatlinburg. It is tucked away a bit from the main road, but if you walk back, you'll see it, there's a bit of indoor seating, ample outdoor seating, but you just have to help the weather agrees with you. It's really active because the amount of people hoping to try the sandwiches, and it seems like they do happen to run out of the meat for the platters and what meat is left, they prioritize using it on the sandwiches.

Located on the second floor in downtown Gatlinburg, Tennessee Jeds has a ton of great reviews…read moreacross various platforms. Our experience was that the food was decent, but did not love up to the broad hype. Service was decent, they were able to take a to-go order over the phone (no online ordering). Unfortunately, one of our sides was completely missed. The food also was over hyped in our opinion. The Reuben was a ton of sauerkraut and Russian dressing with not an equivalent amount of meat. The Cubano was also impressive but dry.

This place is spacious and clean. We came for lunch and split the Real Mexican Sandwich, a hot…read morepressed ham and cheese with avocados and jalapeños. It was delicious! Also, they have a great coffee shop next to the bakery. They have all the favorites, including Cold Brew and all kinds of syrups. They have an extensive bakery too. You don't want to miss this place. We met the owner, Chelsea, and what a great conversation. She made our visit a five star experience.

Our first time in Clayton and we're pleased to see Henri's. We use to frequent a Henri's in…read moreBuckhead decades ago. Apparently this the same chain and just as great as we remembered. I still love the turkey po boy and glad to see it hasn't changed.

Delicious lunch!!! Cheryl our server was outstanding helping us with our menu selections. Food…read morecan out quickly and the presentation was very appetizing.

My experience was alright, it wasn't bad it just didn't blow me away especially for what I got. I…read morehad the lox bagel, and it was basically them giving me the ingredients and I had to put it together myself, and for right at $18 the sandwich should come assembled, because it wasn't a quick ordeal. I haven't gone back since my visit last year, but I've had this review in my drafts for a while, and decided it was finally time to post it. Things may have changed since I was there, but from my one experience it wasn't bad, but there are better restaurants for the price in Blairsville

Decided to venture out and try out this spot affectionately known as NOC!…read more From the time I walked in the atmosphere was chill and laid back. No stuffiness happening here! I was immediately greeted and seated as it wasn't packed. Erin (with an E) stopped by to let me know she'd be right with me as she was taking drinks to another table. Her energy was amazingly welcoming and pleasant. She really takes care of her customers (I paid attention even when she wasn't at my table). I started with the queso and chips and it came out piping hot and flavorful. I think the chips are house made but not sure. I'll ask and come back with an update. I had the buffalo chicken tacos as my main and they did not disappoint. The ratio of blue cheese crumbles to buffalo sauce was perfect and the chicken was tender and good. I now want to try all 3 (2 remaining) of the tacos so I will definite be back! I also had the jungle bird with tequila instead of rum and it was delicious. ( And it came in a cool mug (see pic)!

super good food but i was surprised with the cauliflower bites weren't tossed in sauce and the…read moresauce was on the side. fries are good, remind me of TGI Friday's lmao. pizza is good too, love the sauce!