Beer Cheese Bacon soup and Cuban are amazing. The family sampled each other's food and everything was amazingly good. Very friendly and attentive staff. This is a must visit place for lunch in Black Mountain. read more

Veranda Cafe & Gift - Desserts Near Me - Black Mountain, North Carolina

A wide range of interesting soups and sandwiches! Perfect for a mother/daughter or in-law lunch! Very charming and worth the wait.

Excellent food and staff. There were 4 of us and each had a different sandwich with the "half sandwich and cup of soup" lunch. Cranberry turkey, Cuban, Club, and Chicken salad were all excellent. Three had the potato soup and one the chicken/wild rice soup. Again, all excellent. Staff wore masks, as did customers until seated. Tables were nicely spaced. read more

This is our #1 go-to lunch place whenever we're in Black Mountain. The food is consistently excellent, and the service is friendly and fast. Half-sandwich + homemade soup = always a good choice. Plenty of cute gifts to peruse while you're waiting for a table! read more

Veranda Cafe & Gift - Desserts Near Me - Black Mountain, North Carolina

I simply love the Veranda. From the ambiance (small town, 1920's main street shop interior) to the soups and desserts to the waitstaff to the owners. The cute umbrellas and funny hand towels and high end herbal teas at the cashier when you leave and the featured flavored teas available at your table daily. I also love the way all the locals make this a regular spot for food and social time throughout the year. If there's anywhere to be during lunch in Black Mountain, it's the Veranda! read more

Loved it! The Italian sandwich was fantastic and my wife loved her gyro. Good beer in the frig too. I would definitely recommend it.

I had such a great lunch here with the girlfriend and her fam. I had a turkey pesto sandwich with a side of Mrs. Charleston crab soup. Would I eat that sandwich again? Absolutely! Would I eat the soup again? I would swim in that stuff if it wouldn't get me kicked out. All the sandwiches and options we tried were the perfect bistro experience, and we left in love with the place. The ambiance was quaint, and the service was like hanging out with family members you haven't met yet. Overall amazing experience! read more

We had a pleasant lunch at the Veranda. The cafe is clean and they are taking obvious COVID mitigation steps with employees wearing masks, wiping everything down, tables spaced out. The turkey cranberry Brie grilled sandwich was good, although the orange peel in the chutney was a little overpowering. Mango iced tea was delicious. Husband and kids enjoyed their meals as well. Would definitely recommend and would return on a future trip to Black Mountain. read more

Very disappointed with the mushroom soup & blackberry sage iced tea but more so the service! Tried the tea & besides being so full of ice there was barely a few sips it wasn't very good. When asked if I'd like a refill I asked if I could have it replaced with lemonade sage drink listed next to each other in menu. Not only was I charged for the one that was distasteful but the new one which was $4.00 vs. other one at $2.85! i realized this when received the bill so stopped drinking it & when asked for one of the charges to be removed, the waitress argued & then grabbed the drink away even touching me in the process. Extremely rude & unappetizing food as well. Had a great meal as always across the street at my fathers pizza! Won't try this place again! read more

This place is always great. Nothing super fancy - but always good! As a local, it's one of the places I always take my visitors to. Go... eat... relax... enjoy! read more

A must stop!!! We had the Hungarian mushroom soup. One of the best soups I've ever had as a vegetarian. Even meat eaters in my family loved it. And the elderberry lemonade is my all time fav drink. Loved this place read more

This was our first time to Black Mountain. The Veranda Cafe was recommended by several local merchants. It definitely was not disappointing. The muffuletta with their homemade olive tapenade was fantastic. Their artichoke and crab soup was the best I've ever had. I highly recommend the Veranda Cafe & Grill, you won't be disappointed...and the service is great as well. read more

Another must stop for lunch. We have eaten here several times. Definitely a great choice. Have not been disappointed, trust that you will enjoy it as well. read more

Don't pass up the chance to eat here. It's the quintessential mountain town cafè with surprisingly good food and service. When we stopped in we were seated immediately. We tried 2 of their soups, (1) buffalo bleu chicken stew and (2) black eye pea and ham, and both were so so good. We had salads and the roast beef sandwich - both recommended but the roast beef is a must try. Last but not least, ask which deserts they made in house and then order one. We had a chocolate raspberry cake that was home made and it was worth the extra calories. Next time we're in black mountain we will definitely be back. read more

I got the Turkey Brie Berry Grilled Sandwich ... Awesome play of flavor son the palate. Love to eat while traveling at eateries where locals frequent. read more

Veranda Cafe & Gift - Grilled Turkey Berry Brie Sandwich - Desserts Near Me - Black Mountain, North Carolina

We were on our way out of Asheville, eastbound and ready for lunch. This cafe popped up as a great vegetarian option, and after a review of the menu, we reset the GPS for Black Mountain (first time visiting). What a sweet cafe with a menu that is purely southern. I especially liked that we could sign in and then visit the adorable shops next door until our cell phone rang to tell us our table was ready. Delicious food, outstanding service, very clean bathrooms-can't say enough wonderful things about this restaurant. read more

I was very clear that I had recently had dental surgery and could eat ONLY VERY purified soups. I asked if the potato soup was creamy and I was told it was. It was VERY chunky and so as not to make a fuss I mashed the chunks with my fork. When the waitress came to ask how everything was I asked if they have a blender as (I repeated) I had dental surgery. She snapped at me....I told you the Tomatoe was creamier. I'm allergic to tomatoes, My daughter, who is in the restaurant industry and NEVER criticizes services was appalled at how she spoke to me. This was NOT my imagination as when I went to pay I asked the cashier if she was the owner. She was. I asked if the server was her daughter...She was. I said, she has a bit of an attitude. HER REPLY WAS WHAT MAKES THIS PLACE ONE I WILL NEVER FORGET.... Maybe she had a reason.....WHAT?!?!?!? REALLY?!?!? I then asked what I had done that she thinks I deserved to be spoken to rudely. She started to talk about how I asked if the soup could be creamier.....I took out a temporary denture and said. Perhaps I had a reason as well....She NEVER came back to apologize profusely which is what someone in her position should have done.....The soup was VERY mediocre with pieces of onion skin and tough pieces. Also something black which I suspect was from the potato...But as I said, I rarely complain...except about service read more

Food is good, ambience is great, service is awesome. Food portion is perfectly adequate and food is served quickly. Owner is onsite and his team make you feel important. My oldest daughter kept raving about the burger. My favorite Black Mountain spot. read more

Great lunch spot. I got the pesto turkey sandwich with chips and it was really flavorful and did not leave me too full and sleepy. The place was packed which was also a good sign. However, the service was still great. read more

What a disappointing experience! I've heard so many good things about this place but the service was crummy. The food didn't taste like it was fresh, more like out of a box (potato soup). The kids meal really needs to be taken up a notch. Children deserve more then just chips as a side! I had the Asian wrap and it was super dry and flavorless. I know this is under new ownership so maybe it use to be great, but not anymore. read more

Enjoyed our lunch of turkey Reuben and summer salad. The waitresses are friendly and the service was great. Our food came out in a timely manner despite being in the midst of the lunch crowd on a Saturday. Be sure to try the Coconut cake for dessert. It is delicious! read more

Love love love!! My favorite and my husband's favorite restaurant in Black Mountain. We always take out of town guests here. Only wish they were open for dinner too! read more

I am among those who believe you can best judge a restaurant by its soup. Veranda Cafe has great soups. They have several creative choices every day, chosen from a large repertoire, and I have never found one that disappointed me. Their sandwiches and salads likewise are creative, and always feature fresh ingredients. The service is always attentive and friendly. This place probably could survive on its charm alone, but the food and service are excellent. We plan our trips to Western North Carolina to be able to have lunch at Cafe Veranda. read more

Probably the best chicken and rice soup I've had. And the half Turkey Brie & cranberry chutney (minus mayo, none of these sandwiches need mayo as the flavors alone are divine!) was mouthwatering and warm and delightful. Not too heavy (for a Brie sandwich) The chutney has just enough sweet with the tartness to make this a balanced ride on my tastebuds! Highly recommended! Place is packed! Seems a favorite! And I LOVE they have at least 6 soup choices!!! read more

Great lunch spot but miss the soup variety they used to have. And my kids miss the Cheerwine.

LOVE this place! Whenever I visit the area - this is a definite stop. The homemade pimento (pimiento?) cheese sandwich is GREAT! The Indian Summer Salad - always. You can't go wrong in this place. I've been going to Black Mountain for fifty years, and the area just keeps getting better. They have invested quite a bit in their downtown. For us regular Montreat people, this restaurant is a must. read more

My mom and I stopped in here to eat lunch. The chicken gyros were amazing!! Staff was friendly and attentive. Restaurant was clean and very cute. read more

Veranda Cafe & Gift - Had the chicken gyro and it was awesome!! - Desserts Near Me - Black Mountain, North Carolina

The sandwiches are good.... but if it's a cold windy day out, you can't beat the soup!

Absolutely love this place for lunch. There is always a wait but so worth it. They do a great job at moving people through. And don't forget to buy a cookie at the register... they are fantastic! read more

Went here for lunch on a Saturday around 2 and this place was packed. I got the french dip and it was excellent. High quality roast beef with a delicious horseradish sauce. Came with slaw and chips. Also got a side salad that was fresh and delicious with beautiful dark greens. I had to wait a while and they threw in a cookie. That was delicious and homemade as well. Great place to grab a sandwich. The soup options looked great but they were out of the tomato feta basil by the time I got there. Will have to come earlier next time. read more

Love Black Mountain and this one of the many reasons why. Staff treat you like family and the food is wonderful. I had the home made chicken salad and corn chowder both of which were very good. If the weather permits ask to sit on the covered patio if you like it a little quieter. The inside is long and narrow so tends to be noisier but so much that you won't enjoy your meal. read more

Local resident. As the weather has turned cooler, Chile con carne appeared on the daily 5 soup menu as a rotating special. It was delicious, excellent balanced ratio of ground beef, beans and liquid. We added grated cheese and chopped onions. Mildly spiced. The Veranda has a large variety of pepper sauces to season to taste. Also try the new chocolate torte and carrot cake, as well as the salted caramel cheese cake and coconut cake. read more

My number one most favorite restaurant in Black Mountain. The soups are amazing, the sandwiches never fail to please, the staff is friendly and a joy to talk with. Wonderful and cozy local restaurant. read more

Veranda Cafe & Gift - Desserts Near Me - Black Mountain, North Carolina

I absolutely adored this place! We stopped in for lunch on a whim (which normally I like to have done my research) so I was glad this place turned out to be so amazing. It is hard to explain why just a simple lunch wrap got me so excited but the quality was so good and you can just tell they really put effort into everything they do. I tried the asian chicken wrap. The wrap was perfect in texture--soft and fresh. The chicken was not too dry and it wasn't slimy or salty. It was fresh, plump white meat. The balance of veggies was done perfectly and the ginger sauce was not over-powering nor did it make the bread soggy. The side I chose was a cold veggie/vinaigrette salad. It was amazing. We all enjoyed our sandwiches so much that we all ordered another sandwich to go so we could have it for dinner later. I ordered the caprese panini and it was awesome! Everything was so fresh! The cafe itself is just adorable. The decor was fun and trendy. They sold baked goods, cards, tshirts and other fun items. The service was good but it does take a little longer---probably due to the fact that everything is made fresh! The only problem with this place is that they are not open longer and are not open on Sunday's. I tried to return the next day but they were closed! :( Definitely check them out!! read more

Enjoyed a nice lunch with friends while visiting Black Mountain. Soups were hot and served quickly. Sandwiches were fresh and flavorful . Cranberry turkey and turkey Brie sandwiches were well liked. Chocolate peanut butter pie was delicious! read more

Soups at the Veranda are really good. Not the same old stuff you get from other locations. The sandwiches are unique and excellent quality. It is a quaint place on Cherry Street among all of the shops in the area. The quality of food is exceptional. Owners actually worked in the kitchen the day we were there. read more

Favorite Black Mountain haunt for tourists--fun! A good restaurant but, with a few tweaks, could be truly great. They excel at soup--yesterday we had a truly excellent Hungarian Mushroom soup and split pea, both superb. But this is also where better ingredients could make for a much better meal. I had the pimento cheese on multi-grain bread, which was a tasteless, overtoasted few slices of which I am convinced was Arnold multi-grain bread from Sam's Club. Pimento cheese great; presentation and bread, not so great. This ruined the sandwich, truly. Salads are the standard commercial salad mix, nothing too exciting. Service good but plating and table service not so great--plates too small (I'm not talking the food, but the actual plate) and spoons placed down into ice tea glasses instead of on a separate plate all make this less than five-star. They should partner with a good bakery for some artisan bread. A bit of table snobbery going on as well--names put on a wait list, you wait for your table but, after they called my name and my friend still en route, owner insisted that I wait until my friend arrived before getting the table. While I waited, I saw numerous people walk in and catch up with their parties who were already seated. When I was finally the lone person sitting, the owner said, "now it's not so busy and you can go ahead," but at that point I decided to wait it out. Friend arrived and we were seated at possibly the worst table in the whole room, near the restrooms, despite a nearly empty dining room at that point. I'm all for efficiency in restaurants and have eaten and written about them all over the world (not for Yelp, but as an actual food critic for magazines including Bon Appetit). I have never experienced this in my life. Dessert was Key Lime pie-- probably not house made, we planned to share and it arrived with (perhaps predictably) two spoons on one tiny plate. The bottom line? The soups are exceptional; handmade entrée salads are good (chicken salad, pimento cheese, something called Texas caviar, etc.), salad greens and mixes very run of the mill, breads terrible, plating less than what you'd expect at even a Denny's. Come for the ambiance and the hand-made desserts. Just make sure you all arrive on time. read more

My first time at this charming restaurant. We had a group of seven and everyone enjoyed their meal. I had the turkey chipotle wrap which was delicious! We look forward to a return trip. read more

The Veranda Cafe is original and SCRUMPTIOUS! I had the Bavarian Pretzel Club & the Cauliflower cheddar soup! Both were to die for delicious! We tried the coconut cake and it was over the top AMAZING! We loved it so much we are going back again tomorrow! read more

Veranda Cafe & Gift - Bavarian Pretzel Club - Desserts Near Me - Black Mountain, North Carolina

Great business, friendly staff, excellent food. I went here on 6/28 and ordered the Cuban which came out amazing! The waitress even brought over some lime sauce which was really good on the chips! Definitely a place where I will be back! read more