Went here on a recommendation. I can see how the sandwiches are liked and this seems to be a great…read morelocal place. My only minor complaint was there were a TON of live flies in the front window and flying around the establishment. A little kid even freaked out about a fly buzzing around her and the employee said, "They just like to come in for the food." Eeek. I the sandwich was fine, a little messy, but fine. I'm not sure I'd go return.

The sandwiches here are great. I got the Ruben on honey oat and it was very good…read more Customers were all very nice too. Some people were chatting with each other after church and came up and spoke with us. Seems like a nice town and a nice place to eat in it.

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.

We are new to the area and have now found a regular spot for us! The Corner Kitchen is fabulous!…read more We got the Cuban and the Turkey with Brie and Granny Smith Apples. Yummy! Great outdoor seating and is located close to the Square. We will be back!

Busy, a bit crowded, but delicious food and great waitstaff. It is much larger inside than what it…read moreappears to be from outside. Nothing fancy, just good down home southern cooking!

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.

Had amazing smash burger! Would definitely go back again. Nice outdoor seating with view of Helen.read more

I was surprised at all the things this store had! We grabbed sandwiches from them two nights and…read morethey were very good! We also bought groceries, beer, soap, fire starters, marshmallow sticks, water and a few other necessities. One evening we sat out back for live music and drinks! Everyone was friendly and helpful. Betty's is an all in one stop shop!

This place is a hidden gem. My family and I come here every time we are in Toccoa, GA for work. The…read moreservice is always friendly and warm, and they are always very accommodating. Not a lot of options when it comes to GF or vegan needs, but that's not a problem for my family. The shop is smaller and everything is eaten togo due to the limited seating, yet the options are vast. My favorites include the blueberry donut and Apple fritter, yet close seconds are the jelly donut and sour cream donut. Love visiting this place and can't recommend more!

We always enjoy getting up early and heading to Hershbergers on Saturday mornings! They have a good…read morevariety of Donuts! My favorite is the Blueberry Cake, the Apple Fritters are great also! Although this past Saturday, we tried their Sausage and egg biscuit, oh my... May have found a new Favorite! We've also had their cheesecakes, dangerously delicious! We Love Hershbergers!!

Been here two years and I'm just finding out about this place. It's hidden with no signs on the…read moremain road. As you turn off, still no signs. Thank god for GPS. It's word of mouth that got us here. We arrived and the establishment is very clean. The staff is super friendly and happy to have new customers. This place gets packed! Between the hours of 11:30-1 it could be a 45min wait. So call ahead if you are in a rush. I got the Italian and it was delicious. This will be our new goto sub shop.

It's a great place for a sub. However, back when it was PJ's ( in the small house back in 1990…read more)before it was bought out, it was AMAZING! There isn't as much lettuce, onions, and tomatoes on the sandwiches. The bread is different and not as big. I have to ask for extra lettuce... However, STILL best subs around!!!!