I guess there are two buildings - a restaurant and an order window. I was waiting in line at the order window just to order coffee and fries to go. The first thing the lady at the register said was "are you going to place an order?" Well yeah....... I'm standing in line to order, not just for the hell of it. So when I ordered the coffee and fries and water bottle to go, it seemed like she didn't know what the concept of "to go" was, bc she had to ask someone else multiple times about placing an order for fries, and they also seemed confused when the order was made and they were just walking around with the items, asking this large group of people and not even bothering to come to where I was, until the group pointed them to my direction. Anyhow, the fries are unsalted. Tasteless. And the cold foam that the person at the register said would be on the coffee wasn't even there. I was ordering for my pregnant sister and seems like they can't even get a simple order right. They lack an organized system to keep track of who orders what. They don't take names down, they don't have numbers to give out, they don't have an area for people waiting on their items who just want to grab and go. This is unfortunate for what could be such a cute spot that's right by the water. You'd think they'd be more efficient with their customer service. read more

Stopped in here on our trip to Charlotte from Knoxville. They are starting to rebuild after the hurricane. Cute spot by the river, and I can see it would be a great spot to hang out when the weather is nice. It's easy to get to, just off the highway, so perfect if you need to grab real food and stretch your legs for a bit. They have a nice array of coffees. My latte was a bit on the sweet side, but I know for next time to ask to go light on the sweet stuff. The menu was pared down, being the off-season, but they had a few things, and my sandwich was executed well, and it was very good! The potato salad was also delish! I will stop on the way again, and you should too! read more

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The Bean Trees was the perfect stop for coffee along our way to Gatlinburg from Asheville. It is located right along the Pigeon River, beautiful vistas of the mountains & white water rafters floating by. What a great location! The barista was super kind & the coffee was delicious! Very grateful to have stumbled upon this little gem. Be sure to stop through for a sip or a bite! read more

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JJ was so accommodating and sweet. Great stop for coffee before we went up to our Roamstead Campsite. Great spot for coffee and chai ( add an extra pump) , and homemade fruit energy drinks. Also a great area to sit and watch the river . read more

Creek side dining drew us in and the sandwiches & staff will always have us back if we are in the area. We hadn't read the reviews about the damage they sustained during to Hurricane Helene, but they were definitely hit. They are making the best of their situation. So glad we stopped for their awesome fresh made unique toasted sandwiches. We also had lovely patrons to converse with. Everyone dining had places to go, but all stayed a bit longer to converse, enjoy nature and savor their meals. If you are in the area, please grab something from The Bean Trees menu and you'll also be helping hard working people continue to make a go of it! read more

Cute hidden spot off the side of I-40 swung by after hiking Buzzard Roost. Got the Fall specials a oatmeal chai cookie (awesome) fallen for matcha (on the sweeter side of matches but makes you smile every sip) Rueben with potato salad (sadly out of coleslaw but good and made up for it) if your passing by town or need a quick stop with a beautiful view of the pigeon river here's your spot! read more

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We got here and it took us 20 minutes for someone to come up to us and ask what we wanted. Then it took 1 hour for the actual food to come out. When the food finally did come out, There were beans and sour cream on the nachos that were asked to be removed, there was no tomato on the panini sandwich, and there was enough hummus for two of the chips. The food tasted decent to good when it finally came out, but if you want to eat here be prepared to wait hour + for your food read more

they had unique lattes and amazing prices located in a very cute stall by the river. the barista was so kind and made sure our lattes tasted good before we left which also left an impact on me. read more

Delicious, healthy food, friendly service, and beautiful location on the banks of the river. Great find!!

Great food and quick service. the Staff made sure everyone was good. Everyone was super nice and accommodating! The view is great and the ambiance is beautiful. Great place to stop by. read more

Tried the coffee and a sandwich and it was both delicious. It's a cute little café next to the river and a nice place to sit and chat with friends or just go by yourself and have a relaxing chill time. read more

There are not a lot of food options in town but the bean trees definitely was a great choice. We sat outside and enjoyed being able to look out on the river that we just went down the rapids on. We were large group but the staff did a nice job of tending to us quickly. I had the bbq pulled pork and my kid had a grilled cheese. With such a large crowd they did a really nice job of getting the food out timely to the group. We enjoyed our meal and would stop in with a crowd again. read more

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Stop here! Great people; riverside setting. Help these good people still recovering from Hurricane Helene damage - very recommended!

We sat outside by the river and had a delightful time. Toni took good care of us, bringing beers & food in a timely manner. Two of us split the nachos which were exceptional. If you don't like hot, get it without the jalapeños. There was plenty for two, but all of us could have eaten it and been full. Husband had the fries and pork even though Husband asked for a recommendation & Toni said the burgers were better than the pork. After eating the pork, which he said was okay, he said he will have the burger next time. We also heard a gentleman RAVE about the burger on the way out. Husband said the fries were exceptional! If you want good food, reasonably priced, and excellent, friendly service, you really should come here for lunch. Oh! And we definitely want to come for breakfast. We hear it is fantastic! read more

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Great stop for coffee sweets and light breakfast sandwiches host was very hospitable and friendly food was delicious I highly recommend this spot in Hartford Tennessee I'll definitely will be back thanks! read more

Amazing food, awesome staff and gorgeous overlook. They are rebuilding after flooding last year. I recommend a stop for the atmosphere and food. We stopped with our lacrosse team after rafting. Great way to relax after getting off the river. Boys had their fishing rods and put their lines in. Delicious inquire cold brews! read more

Ridiculous menu, awesome riverside setting and the BEST service from Chrissy. You won't regret choosing this spot. Three of us chose the Udder Chaos burgers and one chose the bacon cheese burger. The Udder was utterly amazing with goat cheese, fried tomato, and a balsamic reduction on it. WOW! And the fries were possibly the best I've had--make them fancy for a bonus read more

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Enjoyed our stop here. Stopped on the way back from chasing waterfalls in NC. Unique local restaurant that values itself on good fresh food. It was too cold to eat on the patio but I did walk out to take a peak at the river running behind it. read more

Super cute coffee shop with great drinks as well as cool merchandise (stickers, shirts etc). There is an awesome patio overlooking the river. read more

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Absolutely amazing!!! Pet friendly! Wonderful patio on the river - food was delicious!! You can't go wrong here!!! read more

The Bean Trees - Patio dining on the river!!! - Cafes Near Me - Hartford, Tennessee

Incredibly friendly service. Reasonably priced menu. Yummy brunch food and coffee. You can't beat the ambience. We sat overlooking a stream in the woods. We ordered cold brew coffee with almond milk, a biscuit sandwich with fried green tomatoes and goat cheese, and the savory stuffed French toast. I'd recommend everything we tried. read more

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As soon as you walk in the customer service is fantastic. The place is small but big on fantastic service. The bacon cheese burger was so deliciously cooked well. The bun was soft and complimented the burger well. My friend enjoyed the fried green tomatoes. It definitely has a family feel and the food comes out in a jiffy. This is a must visit. read more

One of our favorite hidden gems. Can't go wrong with anything on the menu, but the bagel sandwiches and French toast are ah-mazing! They were devastated by Hurricane Helene. I hope they get back up and running soon! read more

This place is at one of the few rafting locations in eastern TN. The restaurant is nice and quaint with seating outside by the river. Prices aren't bad and you get a discount for paying cash. I order a simple bagel with egg and bacon to go. I was going to leave and return but the young lady said it would be quick--so I waited. It took over 20 min because the kitchen didn't appropriately hang my order so they didn't make it until I asked the young lady to check on it. I waited all that time for a bland sandwich. Disappointed. Everyone was super friendly though. The restaurant employees and rafting employees seem to have good relationships so it's nice that that it works that way. read more

The Bean Trees - Cool floor tiles - Cafes Near Me - Hartford, Tennessee

Food was good but service was really slow. Was nice sitting beside the river. We got the pulled pork sandwich with the side of fries

Really yummy food and nice view of the river while dining! Stopped on our way home from vacation - didn't want fast food - wanted quality food that was quick, and this fit the bill. Good for kids and adults. read more

The place had potential, but the actual food was bad. I got a 20$ burger and the patty itself was dry, chewy and you did not get to choose how long it was cooked. The fries were old and had been sitting out. Disappointing to say the least. read more

Such a cool spot on the river and the food and service were excellent!! Definitely recommend :) read more

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The staff was super nice, and the food was both delicious and quickly-delivered. We ate outside, on a porch-seating area overlooking a beautiful river. There are plants everywhere, potted and natural. I got a seasonal berry salad, and I was very pleased with it. They mostly serve burgers, and each member of my family greatly enjoyed theirs, as well. Come here if you're looking for a local place with first-rate food, views, and service! read more

We had a fantastic brunch with vegan options. Our server Val was amazing, informative and fun. The outside patio is fabulous for people watching as rafters pass by. read more

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A funny name, but don't let it fool you - this place is worth the stop. On our way to Knoxville from Max Patch, we stopped here with some interest. It is a unique location with plenty of outdoor seating right on a scenic river. The staff promoted a laid back vibe that added to the fairytale-like nature of the restaurant itself. Food-wise, get the BLT - you won't be disappointed. The fried green tomato is a clever, welcome addition and the bacon, ranch and cheese fries were also fantastic. read more

The Beantrees Cafe is a charming gem! My husband saw the sign for coffee and were pleasently surprised with what we found. We decided to have lunch and enjoyed every bite. We both ordered the BBQ Pulled Pork Sandwhich with Sweet Potato Chips. The food was delicious! The service was friendly and quick. On our way out, we grabbed coffees to-go. We were really impressed with the variety of latte flavors and milk alternatives. My husband ordered an Irish Cream Latte. I ordered an Iced Hazelnut Honey Latte with Almond Milk. This cafe was a real treat! read more

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I stopped in here based on my rafting guides suggestion. So I probably had higher expectations based on that and I was a little disappointed with the food. The service was nice but the burger (udder something) just lacked flavor and the special fries with cheddar and garlic were not good. They didn't seem fresh. read more

You must try the Club Sandwich with fried green tomato and goat cheese in it. Also sweet potato chips are to die for!!! So me and my sister happen to get to our rafting trip a whole hour early. We were told by locals that this is the spot to go to. I first I was a little concerned from the outside of the BUT ... this place is fantastic!!! The most delicious and yummy food. The view is beautiful if you sit outside, you can see the river as you eat outside. So relaxing and gorgeous views. Staff is friendly fast quick and always checking up on you. Definitely I will come back again whenever I'm in the area!!! read more

The Bean Trees - Club Sandwich with fried green tomato and goat cheese in it. Also sweet potato chips and turkey cranberry panini sandwich. - Cafes Near Me - Hartford, Tennessee

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We stopped in on a whim, hungry on the highway, we liked that the menu had vegan and vegetarian options so we tried it. Our service was fast & friendly. The food was great, my friend had the double decker cheese panini (w yummy homemade pesto). I had fried green tomatoes & the hummus & chips. They're hummus is doctored to unique perfection, but a bit spicy (in case that's not your speed). We dined our doors w a view of the river and it was the perfect lunch. There's a coffee shop adjacent that I believe is owned by the same. It looks great w alternative milk options too. Totally the perfect stop. read more

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The food was fantastic! I had the fried green tomatoes and the South hamburger or something like that. The view was close to a river which made it relaxing, and the service really nice! read more

One of the best places to get food if you are around Gatlinburg area. There are lots of activities like Rafting and other more stuff nearby. The people here are friendly. Definitely go out to the patio and sit by the riverside. The view is exhilarating, so don't miss it. Grab a beer and let the wind touch your senses. There is long wait after you ordered the food, but that is no reason to not go, because everything else makes up for the 5 star. I ordered the Panini and it was amazing. It come with a side and I got Cajun seasoned French fries and no complaints there. A must go if you are around. read more

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Went here for lunch after our amazing rafting trip! I had the LGBT sandwich and it was amazing! Just delicious! It has now been a month since our visit and I still think about this sandwich. So much that I tried to make it for dinner last night! My attempt was ok, but failed to taste as amazing at their sandwich. Too bad I can't just run over and get one... I live in Cali! read more

Excellent little place. Was right next to all the tubing places. They have a cute patio and outdoor area to relax in and watch the river :) Try anything that has a fried green tomatoe on it! Excellent! I had the burger and it was very filling and. Delicious. read more

Great location right on the river! I saw a few trout swimming upstream! Super cool! I liked the broccoli cheese grilled sandwich. The fries were very seasoned and the potato salad was very flavored (strong onion and dill). I liked how they have us hand napkins to clean afterwards. read more

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