We were visiting Helen, GA and husband stopped by the gas station next door to get some gas. I saw…read morethis cute little cheese market and decided to step inside and explore. So happy that I did! When I walked in, the staff were super friendly and all smiles. The cashier/barista was such a sweetheart! They have a cheese market, deli, bakery bar, and coffee shop all in one! They sell all kinds of charcuterie items, from salami, cheese, jam, jellies, to coffee, candy, wine, and chocolates. They also sell cutting boards and other little trinkets. I absolutely loved that they sell "charcuterie for one" that has cheese, meats, and olives for a single serving on the go too! We saw that they had a lunch box special for sandwiches that includes a sandwich, cookie, pickle spear, and bag of chips for $12. What a steal!!! We decided to get the Jammin' Pig sandwich which is a panini pressed sandwich with ham, brie cheese, and cherry jalapeño jam. The lunch box was a great size and included Lay's regular potato chips and a chocolate chip cookie! They also sell other cookies and baked goodies (brownies, cakes, etc.) at the bakery bar area. The sandwich was probably the best sandwich I ever had in my life. Holy cow! The sandwich was pressed and grilled perfectly with nice grill marks and the meat and cheese was fresh! The brie and the cherry jalapeño jam melted together so nicely and added a creamy and flavorful element to the sandwich. The ham provided the saltiness that helped cut a little bit of the sweetness from the jam. The jam wasn't spicy at all. It was a beautifully balanced sandwich. My husband thought I was exaggerating (because I'm not picky with anything haha), but as soon as he took a bite, his expression was speechless. He loved the sandwich so much, that we decided to come back the very next day and ordered the same sandwich and tried another one. If you want to take another step, take a bite of the sandwich and then a bite of the pickle for that hint of acidity. It causes a umami effect with all the flavors dancing on your palette! For the lunch box special, you either get a chocolate chip cookie or the white chocolate cranberry one (I believe they alternate cookie flavors based on their inventory), but both cookies were delicious. The texture is not like other cookies as it's more like an oatmeal texture kind of deal. A little bit crumbly, but nonetheless, both flavors were very good and tasty. My husband ordered the Kickin' Horse sandwich the day after and he actually liked it better than the Jammin' Pig. His sandwich consisted of ciabatta bread, roast beef, muenster cheese, horseradish sauce, and onion, panini pressed style. I had a bite of his sandwich and all the flavors worked so well. The horseradish sauce brings out the roast beef flavor and enhances the muenster cheese. We tried some iced latte specials as well. We had the "Hippie Chick" that is a lavender honey flavored latte and the "Sweater Weather" which is a cinnamon and caramel? flavored latte. We absolutely loved the Hippie Chick latte and ordered another one when we came back, but the "Sweater Weather" wasn't our favorite. Respectfully, it tasted like a fall candle. It was good, but not the best we've had. Overall, we will definitely come back when we're in the area. The price was worth it for the amount of food that you get! Trust me when I say to get the sandwiches! You will not be disappointed!!! Now I'm craving their Jammin' Pig sandwich....

Super cute place on the edge of town near Helen. It's a little market with cheese, snacks, beer,…read morewine, and sandwiches. We stopped in for sandwiches and they were pretty good. They have specialty ones or you can build your own. I recommend getting yours made warm. You can also build your own charcuterie board. Everyone that worked in there was super nice.

This is our go to place every time we are in Helen. The food is excellent and the service is top…read morenotch. It is a perfect place to go and relax and have some cold beer and some snacks.

Adorable but INSANELY EXPENSIVE and the employees are angry in spades. The senior woman at the cash…read moreregister was terrible to the poor man in front of us - who was having a hard time and I wanted to hug him for how awful she was to him. Everything we needed was twice the price as the grocery store, so we bought a couple souvenirs (honey and a magnet) and left. What a shame.

Everything tasted soooo good 10/10 recommend no matter if you have a big or small family! The staff…read morehere is amazinggg they make you feel so welcomed, the service its a 10/10! Come check them out here! We loved everything!

If you've spent more than five minutes eating your way through Alpine Helen GA, you already know…read morethe truth: finding genuinely good, made-from-scratch food here feels like a competitive sport--and most places are losing. Campfire Restaurant isn't just winning... it's playing a completely different game. I've been here since day one, watching owner Matt and his crew build this place with intention and pride. This isn't a "let's open and see what happens" spot--this is passion, detail, and respect for doing food right. In a town where "authentic" can mean reheated and overpriced, Campfire stands out like a perfectly cooked ribeye in a sea of mediocrity. The vibe hits immediately--rustic North Georgia lodge meets modern comfort. Wood, textures, that Smoky Mountains ambiance. Indoor dining is cozy, outdoor dining under Edison lights is where the magic lives. It's date night, family dinner, or "I survived today" energy all in one place. Locals recommend this place for a reason--and locals don't hype things lightly. Now the food. Everything is made in-house--real Southern food, comfort food, and American food with flavor and consistency. The Southwest Gunpowder Nachos? Legendary. Handmade chips, massive portions--get steak and extra corn. It's two meals unless you're me. Best value in Helen. The smash burger is easily one of the best in Georgia--juicy, consistent, unforgettable. Fried chicken is solid, but locals will tell you: get the chicken tenders. Ribeye is tender, juicy, and always recommended. Mac and cheese? Creamy, different--but I'll admit I'm biased because mine is elite. Still worth trying. And the s'mores dessert--if you don't have room, make room. It's rich, indulgent, and perfect for date night or birthdays. Service has that "Cheers" feel--friendly, consistent, no judgment if you roll in looking like life just happened. They remember you, take care of you, and that matters. Parking is easy in the Alpine village shopping center. Seating is quick if you're smart about timing (don't be silly). Live music adds to the vibe without overpowering it. Prices are reasonable (rare for Helen), portions are big, and quality stays consistent--that trifecta is everything. This is a bucket list, must visit, locals favorite, top rated spot in Alpine Helen GA. Whether it's Oktoberfest, a Smoky Mountains trip, or just a Friday night--this is where you go when you want food that actually delivers. And honestly? In this town... that says everything. #facts REASONS TO VISIT: 1. Must visit, bucket list restaurant in Alpine Helen GA 2. Locals favorite, top rated, best in North Georgia 3. From-scratch Southern food, comfort food, American food 4. Southwest Gunpowder Nachos (huge portions, local favorite) 5. Smash burger (one of the best in Georgia) 6. Ribeye steak (tender, juicy, highly recommended) 7. Fried chicken + local-favorite chicken tenders 8. S'mores dessert (perfect for date night & celebrations) 9. Indoor dining + outdoor dining patio ambiance 10. Live music, Smoky Mountains vibe 11. Friendly service, "Cheers"-style experience 12. Reasonable pricing + generous portions 13. Quick seating (if you time it right) 14. Great for families, groups, date nights 15. Ample parking in Alpine village shopping center

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!

The activities guy at Unicoi recommended. Supposed to have burgers. Their Buddha burger with red…read morepepper jelly won an award--made it on best 33 Georgia diner list. So we had to have the Buddha burgers-- all 3 said it was awesome, came with great potatoes. I had the veggie sub--hoochie mama--delicious bread, delicious melty cheese, so yummy. And the potato salad and cucumber salad were great. We shared the homemade tres leches-- it was fantastic!! We are coming back for breakfast! Place is neat as a pin, awesome service and food came out quickly. We opted to eat outside. Did breakfast and it was fab. Found out during breakfast there are professionally trained chefs in the kitchen. Hubby said that was the best burrito he ever had.

We had the breakfast wrap! I thought there would be more on the menu and a few menu items were…read moremarked out like it was out of stock. Flavor was good. The store front is a food truck parked behind the river float store. May be hard to find for those traveling through but definitely delicious!

This was my first time visiting Helen, Georgia. I came here to visit a friend of mine, and we came…read moreto spend the day here. My friend recommended going to this restaurant and I'm so glad that we did. Why you were waiting on a table as the dining room is rather small you can pick up something from their bakery. They had lots of delicious treats. I did have the cheese danish, which was amazing. For lunch, I started with the tomato basil soup probably one of the best I've ever had. I got the grilled ham and Swiss with potato chips. I definitely would recommend this place for breakfast or lunch however be prepared to wait for the good food. Julie was our server and she was very attentive and professional.

The food was DELISH! Definitely recommend trying the fried apples, they were so warm and sweet…read more the inside feels like you're escaping to a German bakery and they get busy, so you may have to wait or come early

Family friendly German and Czech food. We had our dog with us and they found us a placed outside on…read morethe covered porch. The food was good, with good portions. Service was friendly. My grandson loved his spaetzle, my daughter loved her brats. The goulash was good, but not great: I'll have something else next time. Did not go inside, so I cannot speak to noise or ambiance. The porch was nice, though.

Tried this place for dinner based on their reviews. The host was nice. The manager who seated us…read morewas really nice. My server very nice too. My biggest complaint is about the wait encountered. I was quoted about 30 minutes to be seated and was probably a little over that, thankfully with other parties leaving to get progressed through the list faster. Once we were seated though, the first thing our waitress said is that it was going to be another hour before the kitchen would have our food out. In reality, time from seating to getting our food was probably was closer to an hour and a half. I ordered the wiener schnitzel with potato salad and spätzle. Everything tasted very good. I enjoyed my schnitzel. I liked the flavor of their potato salad a lot but didn't care for peas being in it. That was a first for me. The spätzle was good. I did order it with some additional toppings which were missing when it came out. No way I was sending it back. The plain original one was fine and they fixed the check no problem before cashing out. All in all, I would recommend this place on the food if their was not a wait. I would be hesitant to recommend it if you get waitlisted outside because of how long it took the kitchen. I hope they get that figured out. On food alone I wpuld of gave them 4 stars. For me tonight and the overall experience, I have to drop it to 3.

Our server was Hannah was great. Attentive but not over bearing. The meatball appetizer "The Mess"…read morewas fantastic. Very good flavor with the charred Roma tomato sauce. The meatballs were divine. We got the Spicy Piglet pizza. It was great. The crust was perfect and just the right amount of heat with the jalapeños and hot capocolla ham. My wife loves tiramisu and this was one of the best we have had.

Back again in June of 2026! Excellent service and the food lived up to the memories of June. Open…read morepatio at sunset was iconic with the traffic on the curve. All around a great time. Will return.