During a visit to McCaysville, we stopped at Rum Cake Lady Cuban Café while exploring the area as…read morepart of our day riding the Blue Ridge Scenic Railway. As a South Florida native who is obsessed with Cuban food, I had read the reviews beforehand and was really hoping they would live up to the hype and thankfully, they absolutely did. Walking into this place felt like a little piece of home while on vacation. The fresh pastelitos, tostadas, house-made rum cake, and a cafecito were exactly what I didn't know I needed that day. Everything is made in-house, and you can taste the care and authenticity in every bite. Finding such great Cuban food in another state truly felt like the cherry on top of the trip. Aesthetically, the space is full of Cuban pride. The walls share the story of how the Rum Cake Lady came to exist, and it's genuinely beautiful to read about the journey behind the business while you're there enjoying the food. What stood out to me the most was how busy the place was long lines and lots of traction yet the staff remained friendly, welcoming, and attentive throughout it all. That kind of hospitality makes a big impression. Thankfully, after a quick search, I discovered there's another Rum Cake Lady Cuban Café location not too far from the cabin we were staying at in Blue Ridge. Of course, we had to go back this time for dinner ordering the classic media noche! If you're visiting the area and craving something authentic and full of flavor, this place is a must. I'm really hoping they continue to expand, because what they've created is truly special.

My friends and I loved this place and had some delicious food! The service was also excellent. We…read moreeven got a mini rum cake to take with us and enjoyed it very much. Don't miss out on visiting either locations during your visit to the Blue Ridge area!

The hummus is AMAZING! Great food- friendly staff and amazing service. This is a gem!read more

Delicious! Great food and lovely people! This cute little market & food shop is a great place to…read moreget your middle eastern food fix. I decided on a bowl with hummus, shawarma, and an assortment of toppings. It was delicious! I enjoyed it so much that I got another to take home. The bowl was enough for me to make into three meals that kept me going and happy all day. Will definitely swing by more regularly to pick up a healthy treat for myself. They also offer up a great selection of middle eastern grocery items--as well as things the use in their kitchen--so you can take home your favorites to use in your own kitchen. Picked up a container of sheeps milk cheese (feta) this visit and will be getting pickles next time.

This place is a little gem! The food is good, affordable and quick. Plus, it's so cool to dine…read morebetween two state lines! We were apple picking in north Georgia, and my husband read some reviews recommending this place, so we drove up here just for it. You order at the counter and they bring the food to your table. My husband ordered the catfish nuggets to share, and they came with fries, slaw, and tartar sauce. When the food arrived, we realized it wouldn't be enough for both of us, so I went back and ordered a classic burger with potato salad. The catfish nuggets were absolutely delicious! Hot, fresh, tender and not fishy at all. The fries and slaw were good too. My burger was great, and the potato bread they use makes a big difference! The potato salad was okay. It was a Saturday late afternoon and street parking was easy to find. We've been telling all our friends to go check this place out. And seriously, it's so cool that the restaurant sits right between two state lines: Georgia and Tennessee!

Stopped here for lunch. My husband had the fried catfish entree and I had the strawberry pecan…read moresalad. Both meals were delicious. The service was great! The restaurant was crowded.

Had two thin slices. Was just ok. They do the "premake everything and add toppings and reheat"…read moremodel, which would be fine, but three things happened - the pizza was warm, not hot. The topping were not in any way secured to the top and literally all fell off when i picked up a slice. Part of why they fell off was the lack of any substance to the crust, which was floppy to the point of almost feeling wettish. Pics uploaded. So what would have been three star pizza turned into a 2 star trip because they also do the "coke by the can" thing.

Great locally owned pizza shop, on Mondays they have a special 1 slice and 20 oz soda for $5.00,…read morethe pizza is very much like NY pizza we also had garlic knots, very tasty. It's a must try!

Super neat little restaurant with an amazing and friendly staff. The Ruben was the best I have ever…read morehad! If you like sandwiches that are fresh, made to order a fill of flavor.. you need to check this place out! I will definitely be back!

Can't say enough good things about this quaint little place. The food was great and the staff is…read morefriendly. Breakfast is served all day and early in the morning you may find the cat sunbathing in the flower pot near one of the outside tables! Of course, my wife grabbed that seat right away!

Good ole Southern food, fresh daily. People were great and…read morethe restaurant was very clean.

Good food and plentiful. Restaurants was nice and clean and the service was great. Very cute decor…read more Fast service as well.

First sight of this drive in was a little sketchy since there aren't really any signs but the place…read morewas busy and got great reviews. We had the burger and the chicken sandwich. Both with fries. Good flavor! Hubby enjoyed the burger. My chicken sandwich was like a fancier McChicken (in a good way!) definitely tasty food. Everyone was so nice too!

Only in town temporarily for work and have been searching for the perfect bacon egg and cheese…read moresandwhich. I have tried a BEC sandwhich from at least 5 places already and this is by far the best one I've had in Blue Ridge, but also in Miami where I live. Bacon was so fresh and delicious and the eggs were cooked perfectly! The service was also friendly and informative regarding the questions I had about the menu.

Second time here after rising Tanasi MTB Trails. Decent place right on the river. Good pub food…read more Burgers are good and the Nashville hot chicken sandwich is also quite good. Prices are a little high but I guess you're paying for a nice view of the water. Service was great. Decent beer list with local craft beer.

We were a family of train riders. saw this place abd hadn't tried it before. i will say the…read moreservice was good, our server was set ave attentive. The food was just passable. the hamburgers are probably your safest bet here. everything else we ordered was gross with the worst being the French dip sandwhich. It was not busy abd all of the frys were cold. Finally, it was ridiculously expensive. Burgers wetter 20.00, apparently we're almost 20 and any sort of meal was in the upper 30s. save your money, eat at a local place

This food was amazing I went with my brother and parents the quality and quantity was amazing you…read moremust try. Service was amazing and friendly friendly

Welcomed in by everyone near the front door in such a friendly and engaging manner! Food was…read moredelicious and service was so attentive. Carolyn/Caroline was one of the best waitresses I have ever had. She was so genuinely invested in our dining experience. Highly recommend over anything else in the area! Tomato bisque was yummy, perfect consistency.

We stopped here for lunch on a layover from the train ride. The pizza's were delicious! We got the…read morebuffalo chicken and the supreme. Both pizza were cooked so good. The buffalo was not spicy or hot. I wished there was a little more kick to it. The staff were friendly and the food came out quickly. Overall it was a nice experience. It is right on the river so when it's not cold out the view is beautiful.

Pizzas and salad bar were SO delicious and staff are great and friendly!! Will be back.read more