We had a great experience! Cemone was our server and she was extremely friendly, attentive, and…read moremade us feel very welcome from the moment we sat down. The food was also very good. We ordered the "Say What" appetizer and the bacon jam honestly deserves to be bottled and sold on its own -- it was that good! The chicken wrap was also very tasty and full of flavor. Between the great food and excellent service, this is definitely a place worth stopping by if you're in the area. We will absolutely be back!

We really liked our visit to Native Brews Tap & Grill along the main stretch through Cherokee, NC…read more A bit further down the road, away from all the tourist shops, sits this sizable indoor and outdoor seating space brewery. Don't go past the light, or you'll miss it. Suggested to us by a local, we nestled up to the bar surrounding by who else, locals. This turned from trying something new to an episode of Cheers super fast! We laughed, and conversed, and had a good time to the extent we were really juggling whether to stay the night. But back to Asheville we needed to go. If you're in Cherokee anytime soon, definitely carve out some time for this cool little spot. Good, well-made, bar food. Awesome tasting beers and seltzers on tap. We'll be back to see our friends here!

One of the Brightest new places to find!! Great pretzels are hard to find, until NOW. I am so glad…read moreto have found this "gem" hidden in the valley of Swannanoa! Please stop in. The sandwiches are made with pretzel bun and are the best!!. Instead of junk fast food order ahead from here.

Need a spot for a laid back beer and a pretzel, this is the location. Knots, original , braids and…read morestuffed pretzels are on menu. The beer is a mix of local and German imports. The folk are running a variety of things and giving back to the community as well. Take the time jump off the interstate and smell the bread. Patience is a virtue and the food worth the wait. The servers are doing a variety of activities.

My niece sent me here while I was visiting and I shall forever be grateful. Best doughnuts and soft…read morepretzels I have ever had anywhere. ANYWHERE! The doughnuts are double the size of most doughnuts and doubly good. The pretzels are huge, butter basted, warm and delicious. It's not inexpensive but the tastes will cure you of any sticker shock. I spent $40+ for 1/2 dozen regular-1/2 dozen chocolate dipped doughnuts and 6 pretzels with dipping sauces and didn't regret a penny of what I spent. Came back on my way out of town and got a pretzel dog and pretzel for breakfast as well as some doughnuts for later. The food trailer in some of the pictures has been replaced by a building on the edge of Troyer's parking lot. You order at the window and most times there's going to be a line. It's a takeout business so you are on your own if you want to eat right away. The folks are friendly and efficient and orders are filled quickly once you get to the window. If you want to get a preview just search Auntie Ruth's on YouTube and enjoy. It's how I learned that there are a bunch of them in East Tennessee. I just know that if I didn't have enough incentive already to visit my niece then Auntie Ruth's finishes the job.

If you're expecting a typical every day donut coming here you're very wrong... These donuts are…read morehuge and they're a little different than a regular donut shop. It seems that they glaze all of them and then they top it with which ever one you decide. I got the espresso one but ended up wiping off most of the frosting because it's just too sweet. But it was very good. I also got the pretzel which is also ginormous. Next time I'll ask for it without salt because even wiping off all the salt it was still very salty but it was very very good and soft. If you don't have time and your rush then don't bother coming here because it was probably about a half an hour wait in line.

Excellent destination for a good beer paired with some food. The beer menu is actually fairly…read moreinteresting. Lot's of eclectic spice and vegetable beers, but the pairings are generally interesting and well done. They also have a few more traditional beer styles, if that's what you're in the mood for. The space is also very nicely done. Plenty of room at the bar. A somewhat dark and muted color tone that created the feel of a slightly rustic and understated space. I liked it. In terms of food, I ordered a mediterranean bowl and was pretty happy with it. Reasonably well presented. Some evidence of investing effort in creating an individualized concept. The ingredients were also very fresh. The toppings also fell within a reasonable balance. It wasn't overwhelming. It wasn't the best salad of this type that I've had, but it made for something crisp and fresh to pair with a pint. All that having been said, my suggestion would be to go for the beer. If you want to order food alongside your beer, that's secondary.

Great downtown spot located near Pack Park, a music hall, and numerous restaurants and shops. The…read morestaff were super friendly and welcoming and they were very dog-friendly. The inside had plenty of seating while the outdoor patio was perfect for dogs and getting some sun. Wicked Weed was highly recommended by locals and visitors alike. They have a good selection of beers including pre-organized flights and the food was really good as well - I enjoyed the steakhouse burger. Worth a visit for beer, food, and just an overall friendly and welcoming environment.

We rolled into town late (at least mountain town late) and were extremely luckily that the manager…read moreand crew at BearWaters offered to let us partake as they were cleaning up. Great pizza, really good beer selection (Zombie Dust on tap!) and a kick ass attitude. Thank you for making sure we didn't go to sleep hungry our first night in town.

If you're visiting Maggie Valley or passing through. This is the restaurant you should be going to…read more Don't sleep on this... The service here was absolutely top-notch! Barely walked in the door, and the staff was waiting to see us. The restaurant was bustling with business and I didn't stop the staff from being attentive, friendly and expeditious with our service. The menu was vast and ranging! Multiple kitchens producing many high-quality food items with wafts of scents sure to tantalize. Beautiful artworks on the inside in a spacious comfortable restaurant. Beautiful outdoor seating by the river. So close you could almost reach out and grab a rock right out of the cold luscious waters.

We stopped in here on our quick visit to Helen after helping my family with a move to North…read moreGeorgia. It was a sweltering day outside and the A/C and cold beers were definitely a welcomed sight. The owner and staff we spoke with were so friendly and gave my brother in law (who will be close by now) the run down on upcoming Oktoberfest events and when the best times to visit were to avoid the insane college weekends. We had one of the most delicious pretzels I've ever consumed and I took precisely zero pictures of it because it didn't last long. Inside the shop is small but they have a big beautiful outdoor seating space with games at each table. We look forward to visiting again in the cooler months and checking out their sister store up the road.

This place was just ok. The outside was cute and lured us in. Service was average and more of a…read moreto-go place, not a sit-down place. You order your food up front and can grab it and take it outside. We enjoyed our pretzels and beer here, but wish we didn't have to wait inside for a while before getting our food (or that it could have been walked out to us). Prices were great for the location. Liked the string game outside (where you try to get the string on the hook). A great little stop for a quick, cheap bite. Not necessarily a place to linger.

salt and butter pretzel was awesome italian sub great this is a hidden gem will be back when i come…read moreback to town service was great also

Visited here in March on vacation. Twice…read more Delicious cut in house deli meat and house-made bread. Steamed sandwiches! Busy Family establishment tucked away in a corner of an outlet strip with everyone pitching in to work down to the kids. I wish I had a place like this back home.

The best donuts you can get in the area! Hands down! The place stays packed from open to close, but…read morethey do move you through the line pretty quick. The place is a little small for the amount of business it does. You always seem to be running into someone. But even with the overcrowded store, this is by far my favorite spot to grab a snack in Johnson City!

We stopped in at Auntie Ruth's for a hand-rolled pretzel and a glazed donut and I had no idea it…read morewas an Amish establishment! What a great surprise. The shop is clean, bright, and modern. You can watch the pretzels being hand-rolled behind the glass, and the donuts hanging in the background while the glaze sets. I truly wanted one of everything. They don't offer a huge variety, but I'm perfectly fine with a place that focuses on doing a few things exceptionally well, and "well" doesn't even begin to cover it. It was busy (always a good sign), so everything was incredibly fresh. We ordered a pretzel, vanilla glazed donut, chocolate glazed donut, honey bun latte, and a strawberry lemonade. We grabbed a table after the manager let us know it would be about 10-15 minutes, but it definitely didn't take that long. The pretzel was warm, fluffy, and perfectly buttered with just the right touch of salt. The cheese dipping sauce was cold-it would have been nice if it were warmed slightly. The "honey" mustard came in a prepackaged pod and wasn't actually honey-based, which felt like a missed opportunity, especially given all the delicious local honey and mustard options in the area. The honey bun latte was delicious!!! Flavorful without being overly sweet. The strawberry lemonade was on the sweeter side but still refreshing and I can imagine it being perfect for a hot day. I added a little water since I can't handle too much sugar at once, and it was just right. And the vanilla glazed donut? It was like biting into a warm, fluffy cloud!! Pure comfort in donut form. My only regret is not stopping in sooner so I'd have more days to come back again and again.