Nice little off-street cafe with mostly outdoor seating in a courtyard shared with another…read morerestaurant. You order inside and they bring to your table. We tried The Basic Chick - a good chicken salad mix on croissant. It was premade and in the cooler so the croissant was ice-box cold. Raw & Flawless - a hot pressed veggie sandwich in pita bread. It was heated and chock full of hummus, cucumber, onions, mushrooms, banana peppers and a tasty sauce. Worth a repeat performance on this one!!! Closed on Sunday's. Went back on a Saturday to find it closed - sign on door said closed for a catering event. So maybe check ahead before you go.

Overpriced, small portions, long wait time! Soggy lettuce on my 1 slice of turkey on my turkey…read moregobbler sandwich for $15.00. Don't waste your time & money.

Some of the best breakfast I've had in a while! The chicken fried steak was so tender and…read moreflavorful. And the gravy was perfect without being too heavy. I was also pleasantly surprised at how good the biscuits were. They were nice and light and fluffy. My husband really enjoyed the pastrami hash. I really liked how the coffee is served in different types of coffee cups. Just like visiting family that has collected mugs along their travels. Service was quick even thought it was Friday morning. We were sat right away.

There are not a lot of breakfast options in Highlands- so be prepared to wait in line!…read more It's worth it. Lovely local breakfast !! Home cooked with local ingredients. Very friendly!

Super cute grocery/restaurant filled with freshly made grab and go meals and locally made snacks…read more We sat at the bar with a glass of champagne and snacked on Curry Chicken Salad from the refrigerator. A very popular spot, kid friendly, and lots to look at all around the store.

Stopped here late in the afternoon. Food was fresh, hot and delicious. Staff were friendly and…read moreservice was quick. Food was a little more on the expensive side, but worth it. Their signature chicken tenders are so good. Store was a little disorganized, but staff was happy to help locate anything we were looking for. Pretty quiet in late April, but I know this place is bustling with people in the summer.

Visited 4/15/26 @ 11:30AM Got Buffalo Pizza, Supreme Pizza…read moreFood was great Service was good Restroom was clean

SOOOO GOOD. Stopped in while walking around town and this hit the spot. Wasn't too heavy. Did not…read morehave any leftovers

The food is incredible, the service was great, and the ambiance was nice. I ordered the salmon…read morewasabi dish. It was paired with roasted carrots & a delicious sauce. I savored every bite, it's my favorite salmon dish to date. Next time we're in town, we will be back!

Option 1: Delicious desserts and perfectly made mimosas!…read moreBeautiful presentation, cozy atmosphere, and great service. A lovely afternoon spot.

The Ugly Dog served as our pit stop the whole time we were visiting highlands. Whether it was for…read morea meal, snack, or just a cocktail to relax a bit. We stopped by our first day for lunch and I ordered the classic Reuben and fries. Both were delicious I loved the fries so much. My husband ordered the bacon and pimento smash burger which was just as delicious! Day two I had a chicken sandwich and he ordered the Cuban. Day three we had the soft pretzels and cheese dip. Those were bomb! My favorite cocktail was the Italian Spritz. It was so light and just a nice refreshing drink for the afternoon. Service was average. Nothing terrible or great. You can tell they get pretty busy each day. What I really loved was all of the photos of dogs framed on the walls! It was fun to see all the different pups that had been added over the years

Ugly Dog is one of our favorite places in Highlands…read more Hubby and I enjoy their Burger with the loaded Tater Tots. I appreciate that the Tater Tots are gluten-free, and I heartily recommend them! The bar can occasionally get loud and rowdy, but the crowd always seems happy. Servers are friendly, and knowledgeable of food sensitivities. You may have a little bit of a wait, but these people are on it, so they'll get to you asap. Be sure to visit Ugly Dog while you're in Highlands. I think you'll like it.

This was our first stop in town for lunch, and it was exactly the kind of fuel you hope for when…read morekicking off a weekend. Four of us grabbed spots at the bar, ordered Aperol Spritzes, and immediately settled in. We shared the salad and the veggie pizza, and on our waitress's advice added pepperoni--and wow, was that the right move. This pizza is the real deal: incredible color, a perfectly crisp, crunchy crust, and layers of flavor that genuinely blew us away. I make pizza at home (yes, with an Ooni), and this is the kind of pie that makes you pause mid‑bite and say, "Okay... they know what they're doing." Not floppy, not overdone--just expertly made and insanely satisfying. The atmosphere sealed the deal. Sitting at the bar felt fun and communal, with friendly locals, fellow visitors, and staff all contributing to the vibe. It was welcoming, lively, and exactly the energy you want when you first roll into town. Phenomenal pizza, great drinks, and a spot that understands hospitality. We'd come back for the pizza alone--but everything else made it even better.

This venue is beautiful! I loved the lights and the olive tree in the midst of the dining area…read more Service was a bit slow, but they were quite busy. As well as the bar was full. Apparently we were very unlucky when it came to bar seating this trip We ordered the burrata to start. It was fresh and absolutely delicious. But our Hot Pig pizza seemed to miss the mark. The sauce that was drizzled on top didn't seem to add anything to the dish. It just kind of fell flat after such a delicious start. We finished off with a bit of gelato which was also super yummy! And the coffee was wonderful but it was served so hot that we had to wait a while before even being able to sip it. Overall it was a good dinner, we just wished we had gone with a different pizza

The food here is better than 2 other fine dining restaurants I ate at on Main Street. I will…read morerefrain from mentioning the other's name, but you can probably guess them. This place is a fine dining restaurant masquerading as a tavern. The tavern part ... lol... was above and beyond my expectations as well. The drinks were perfect and the service was excellent! Trust me just go here, you can thank me later.

Always a 10, from wait staff to pub food we really enjoy popping in for music on Wednesday nights…read moreor weekend lunch

Nice atmosphere, great people, and delicious food make this a definite must-stop place for a…read morefabulous food experience.

Highlands Smokehouse in Highlands, NC gets a solid 4 stars from us. We tried the brisket sandwich,…read moreand it was definitely the highlight--tender, flavorful, and worth ordering again. The prices are reasonable for the area, and overall the food quality was good. The only thing that kept it from a full 5 stars was the service. The staff wasn't unfriendly, but they also weren't especially warm or engaging--just kind of neutral. That said, if you're in Highlands and craving BBQ, it's still a great spot to check out. Good food, fair prices, and a satisfying meal overall.

New sandwich shop in the former Windslow's Hideway location right behind Wells Fargo Bank…read more The Appalachian Cuban was sort of like a Cuban & the spiced pickles added a little heat to help it out. The French Onion Dip was the winner and it came with a French onion soup dip. Chips come with sandwiches & sides like slaw, fries etc., are $3 extra. Most sandwiches seemed large enough to split. The cloth napkins and non-plastic silverware were real nice touches.

Quaint spot in the middle of Cashiers. Great selection of sandwiches, soups, salads, wine, little…read moregourmet treats. Exactly what we needed after a morning hike.