Stopped into The Wakey Monkey in Saluda, NC on a Sunday afternoon and had a really nice lunch…read moreoverall. We ordered the Italian frittata and the chicken salad sandwich. Both were tasty and hit the spot. The chicken salad sandwich was the standout for us--simple, fresh, and really satisfying. The frittata had great flavor, but it was a little on the dry side, so I'd probably pair it with something extra next time or try another option. All in all, a solid place to grab a bite in Saluda, and we'd happily come back--especially for that chicken salad sandwich.

Google Maps doesn't take you to the exact location. It's on a side street. Cute place, friendly…read morestaff great lattes and good selection of pastries.

We live in a food desert here in Polk County. Sadly, most of our restaurants, are either closed or…read morehave extremely poor food offerings. The the Purple Onion (Henderson County) is different. We went as a table of four and everyone enjoyed it greatly. I had a gluten free pizza, which for most places you can forget about it. Purple Onion nailed it. Everyone at our table had different options and enjoyed the food and drink. The atmosphere is wonderful even when I in the back of the patio staring at the wall! All restaurants should run like this. Bravo!

Passed this restaurant many times. When we went into town a few other places were closed that day…read moreso we decided to finally try. We sat out in the area they allow dogs. Glad to see they were dog friendly. One girl came over and gave our dog some water. The prices are a bit higher than some of the other locations near by. The special this day was the flat bread. It was the last one they had for the day. The server we had was pre occupied getting the empty tables prepped I think they were closing shortly after because they were not very attentive to us. We had to keep asking if someone could get our waiter for refills on drinks. We had a piece of tiramisu at the end to share. We went by the showcase when we came in to sit down .it was ok looked better than it was. A bit dry. Over all a bit pricey, more touristy than for the everyday lunch crowd. Food ok but service wrecked our lunch experience. Would not go out of our way to eat here.

Excellent venue for a special dinner! Beautiful, old building with a wonderful view. Dinner is a…read morefixed price menu with numerous options for each course. Sufficient variety to make everyone happy. Expensive, but reasonable for this kind of quality. Everything on the menu has great creativity. The only negative is the lack of parking. It didn't bother any of us that a rather large cat strolled around, but if you are allergic, it's something to be aware of.

We made our reservation more than two months in advance to celebrate our wedding elopement day, so…read morewe were excited for the experience. We arrived right at our reservation time, but were disappointed that we weren't seated at either of the two tables with the best view. Meanwhile, other couples who arrived later were seated at those premium tables. The restaurant serves hors d'oeuvres in the entry of the restaurant (inside the Inn) before dinner and gives guests the option to enjoy them before being seated. We weren't aware of this until we arrived, so the process felt a bit confusing and chose not to. For a fine dining restaurant, the food was average. My husband's steak was overcooked even though he ordered it medium rare, and the pasta dish looked and tasted like something we could have made at home. The cocktail selection was also fairly standard, but good. The highlights of the meal were the veal bourguignonne's carrots and the apple streusel dessert, which was the best course of the evening. The view and ambiance were breathtaking and easily deserve 5 stars. Unfortunately, the seating experience and food didn't live up to the setting, especially for such an important celebration.

Stopped in to HenDough to grab Sunday breakfast before our drive home. I have the chicken biscuit…read morewith sausage gravy and it was delicious! Ordering was a breeze , food was up fast and we found d a place to sit too despite the fact it was Sunday morning and the place was busy. I love these home cooking places and will go back .

I was so excited to try this place... I had done my research and planned my travel schedule to get…read morethere on time to make my appointment that morning. I ordered a bacon egg and cheese biscuit, a donut, and some plain biscuits to take home with me. Very ho hum and disappointing on all three items. I didn't finish the donut and the plain biscuits were a bust- lacked fluffiness and tenderness. The bacon egg and cheese biscuit was the best thing I ordered and even I struggled to get through all the herbs in the egg. (It is not necessary to taste like like the front yard). I failed to take pics of my food. My bad.

Fresh and Delicious! Three of us enjoyed our lunch in a pretty setting outside under a big tree…read more We waited a little bit to order, but our food came out correct and our meal was relaxed and everything was as we ordered. Definitely worth a visit to the area. Very close to Carl Sandberg Home is you're looking for a reason to go there. We all Sid we will go back again.

Always enjoy lunch here when visiting the area. Today, Saturday, was busy but the line inside to…read moreorder moves quickly. Pleasant interactions with various staff. Once on pays you are given a number and food or special beverages make the way to your table. We enjoyed the French dip with delicious roast beef, caramelized onion, melted cheese and au jus. My partner had the roasted veggie melt. We ate half and saved the rest for dinner. Outdoor seating is our preference especially under the magnolia tree but we settled for upstairs in the covered area. It was quiet and other diners appeared happy with their food. Afterwards did some shopping in the adjacent connected store which has a lovely collection of items for sale including a generous children's section.

Adorable little cottage that has both indoor and outdoor seating. We loved the ambiance; there were…read moretons of rustic and farmhouse decorations. You order at the counter and they have a display of baked goods. There's alcoholic drinks as well as a whole menu of espresso/coffee. Their food was so good that I devoured everything and wasted no time taking a photo for Yelp (oops!). I got the Chokes on Eggs which I 10/10 recommend! The fried artichoke was unique and everything was so savory. My friends got Benedicts and everyone's plates were emptied.

I come here every time I'm in the Black Mountain area. The baked goods are so delicious, especially…read morethe ginger cookies and coconut macaroons. My husband loves the Poptarts. They have self service coffee here during breakfast which made me feel at home. The seating area is very close, so I struck up a conversation with the family at the next table. The outdoor seating area is also really nice.

We were coming from out of town and decided to stop here for breakfast, and we're so glad we did!…read moreThe parking lot was slammed, which we took as a great sign. Even though they were super busy, we were seated immediately and our food came out fast! They have a large menu with both breakfast and lunch options, and everything we tried was outstanding. The portions were huge too! The restaurant itself was so cute and cozy, which made the experience even better. We will definitely be coming back if we're ever in the area again. Highly recommend!!

Best pancakes and I am from near VT! quick service, food was…read moreout fast! yum- Waitress was patient

Found this place via Yelp. It sits inside a BP so we almost didn't see it bc the window signage is…read morenot very noticeable. I must say they make Delicious fresh burgers on a grill!!! The best we have had in awhile. Even my oldest son who is picky enjoyed every bite and said I should give this place a 5 star review. I agree! Would highly recommend to support locals.

Yummy bacon cheeseburger and mushroom Swiss burger! Quick and easy stop. Friendly service.read more