This place is a true deli and the perfect hidden gem. We ordered the Rachel and the stuffed tomato…read moreand we were blown away of how fresh and delicious every bite was. The portions were amazing for the price. The customer service is a winner as well. We will definitely be back!

I have not eaten the food yet. I wish I had. it is in a nice area and the decorations are nice. We…read moreordered about an hour ago and our food has not come out yet. We had to change our order to a to go order because it was taking ridiculously long. Service is not good and the staff were not very helpful and said sorry we only have one chef. Apparently, there is nothing they can do to make the experience better.

Love Creekside!! Amazing food. The hot sandwiches are delicious and service pretty fast.read more

Service was good and fast for us, but we were there early. It looks like it gets pretty busy at…read moretimes, the crowd was definitely growing when we left. The cheesesteak was awesome. The onion rings weren't my favorite. I think they have a cornmeal batter not 100% but it seemed a little gritty to me. Will do fries next time. Got a strawberry milkshake too and it was also very tasty.

This is a charming old country store with wonderful jellies, relishes, candy, local crafts, knives,…read moreclothing, bird feeders, puzzles, soaps. Very friendly and helpful staff. Well worth the stop.

Adorable and historic shoppe with the sweetest staff! Part museum, part gift shoppe-including…read morebiscuits (cookies), cheeses, clothing, kitchenware, and more. Worth the stop!

Progress Deli has been an incredible little hole-in-the-wall of a discovery. With it being so close…read moreto work I can see why myself and many of my fellow coworkers enjoy this establishment. Fairly priced for a good portion of food, definitely worth a visit for a quick lunch. The ambience is small and can be a bit packed during a quick rush. Regardless, I would highly recommend this wonderful restaurant. 8.4 /10

100% the place to go if your in the area. Well worth the price. The food is amazing. The portions…read moreare crazy. This is a must go to lunch spot!!!

I kept seeing this bakery pop up on Facebook and decided to try it. I'm new to the area so I must…read morehave just drove by and overlooked this place a few times. The lemon blueberry bread appeared to be extremely popular on social media and now I know why! The bread is delicious. It's not an overwhelming lemon taste and they use actual blueberries. The cheddar rosemary was amazing and I'll be back for more of it. I think it would be really great to make sandwiches with. Their brownie was good but the bread is what got me there and will have me going back.

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.

I had no idea that they served subs until last week when a friend told me, and I've been thinking…read moreabout it ever since so I finally got one today. It was AWESOME! I got the Italian and it tasted so fresh, and it was made with real meat, or that's what the ladies behind the counter told me, I didn't read any labels so I took their word for it, it a butchery shop too so I feel like they're the ones to trust on this. Not only was the sub delicious, but the smell when you walk in is also amazing, if they made that scent as a perfume or cologne people would flock to whoever was wearing it, it's just a spicy and delicious smell as soon as you walk in. I've gotten steaks from here in the past and they were great, they even offered to season it there I you want it. The last thing is that the staff is SO NICE! Every time I've gone in the staff has been so incredibly nice and helpful. I definitely recommend this place for their subs, meats and they have a nice array of other food stuffs that I would love to try. Definitely check it out if you're in the area.

Got chicken breast that was marinated in Italian seasoning. We did not care for it at all. It…read moredidn't taste like chicken at all. We didn't eat it but we also bought some steaks and they were good. Also hamburgers were good. I will stay away from the chicken.

Located downtown Buford, GA. It's a local deli with a hometown feel. The staff was friendly and…read morehelpful. The food was fresh. The wrap was huge! The flavor combinations in the vegan burger were great. We were too full to try any desserts. The vibe was very chill and casual. It's a perfect spot to meet friends, family, or colleagues for lunch!

Absolutely love Main St Deli. Their food is very good, pricing is even better, and a variety of…read moreoptions. I usually order on DoorDash but plan on visiting the establishment soon.