We love coming here to do selfies with Paula Deen herself!…read more Such a nice store with such great stuff and friendly staff! "Hey Yall!"

Nice shop, but nothing special. I love Paula Deen, but the shop was definitely more of a tourist…read moreshop.

My wife and I order a chicken wrap. It was made very quickly and was a very good, healthy meal…read more Eating healthy in Gatlinburg is a little challenging, this Grocery hit the spot.

This cute little shop has a wide range of items available for you. I was in town for a volleyball…read moretourney and half of our team got sick. I went here to find some supplements. They had most of what I needed. Some of the items were a bit pricey for what they were but since it was the only option around, I got what I could within my budget. The lady who checked us out was very kind.

The Apple Barn & Cider Mill was such a fun find during my time in the Smoky Mountains! What makes…read morethis place special is that it isn't just somewhere to run in, buy something, and leave. The entire property feels like a destination worth taking the time to explore. I loved the relaxed, old-fashioned atmosphere. There's something wonderfully nostalgic about visiting a place centered around apples, cider, country shops, and Smoky Mountain hospitality. Give yourself time to wander because there is more to see here than you might expect. For me, places like this are part of what makes traveling memorable. The big attractions may get most of the attention around Pigeon Forge and Sevierville, but I also love finding stops with their own personality and sense of place. The Apple Barn definitely has both. It's a great addition to a Smoky Mountains itinerary, especially if you enjoy discovering local flavors, browsing for something unique to take home, or simply finding an interesting place away from the area's larger attractions. I also found plenty of charming details that caught my photographer's eye, which always makes a stop even more enjoyable for me. Definitely worth allowing some extra time for this one rather than treating it as a quick stop. I'd gladly return the next time my travels bring me back to the Smokies!

Some attractions sell an experience…read more Some sell a product. The Apple Barn Cider Mill somehow manages to do both. What started as a simple stop turned into one of the more enjoyable experiences of our trip. The star of the visit was our guide, who took us on a cider journey through the various flavors and offerings. She was friendly, knowledgeable, patient, and genuinely seemed to enjoy what she was doing. She answered questions, explained the differences between the ciders, and made the tasting experience fun instead of feeling like a sales pitch. And since there's a chance she might somehow see this review: Happy 40th Birthday! Sorry I forgot your name, but your hospitality certainly wasn't forgettable. Now let's talk about the cider. Excellent. There was a large variety of flavors available to sample, making it easy to compare styles and find a favorite. Whether you're new to cider or consider yourself a seasoned enthusiast, there's enough variety here to keep things interesting. After sampling our way through the lineup, we wound up purchasing a glass of the original apple cider and enjoyed it outside. And honestly, that's where the experience really came together. Sitting outside with a fresh cider in hand, playing cornhole and Jenga, enjoying the atmosphere, and slowing down for a little while made for a genuinely relaxing afternoon. No rushing. No crowds pushing you along. Just good cider and good company. We also picked up a growler to bring back to the hotel because one thing became very clear during the tasting process: leaving empty-handed would have been a mistake. The Apple Barn Cider Mill does a great job creating an experience that's welcoming, fun, and memorable without feeling overly commercialized. Great cider. Great staff. Great atmosphere. Five stars. And judging by the growler currently waiting back at the hotel, I'm already looking forward to my next visit.

Nice workers, no one bothering me when i'm walking around, and good selection of itemsread more

Hell yes! This little market rules for the cafe alone. I mean, the little market area in the back…read morehas a lot of jarred and canned goods, a lot of which seemed really good, but the real attraction here is those lunches. I had some of the best fried chicken I've ever had here. And some of the best potato salad - skin left it, small chunks of bacon, just creamy enough overall. And the fried pies? Yes, please...I'll have several more. The staff here were nice. Every time someone else walked out from the back they asked me if I had been helped. And they were gracious when I complimented their chicken when I came back later for pies.

Our attention was caught and we just had to stop when we saw a guy doing some wood carving with a…read morechainsaw! There's a small convenience store for picking up some needed essentials to take camping or to your cabin, but the show stopper is certainly the guy creating all the carved wood items. He had a whole slew of creations, but in the end we picked up a Smokey mountain bear for our front step. This is worth a stop. Awesome creations at a reasonable price!!

Always friendly. You can get Benton's bacon here slab or sliced. Neat trinkets and antiques. Stop…read moreon by.

The best souvenir tee shirt designs I've seen in the valley! Excellent customer service and fun…read moregifts for your family.

Coffee was amazing and decently priced. The owner is so personable and accommodatin. Support…read morelocal and check out the store as well.

This is a must stop in place! If you want to see an old school store this is it. Prices for items,…read morefood, etc are very very good. For example 2 heaping scoops of ice cream on a waffle cone was $4.99! 2 bottled waters were $2.14, when is the last time you got waters for that amount in a gas station or roadside store. Also picked up an iron patch since I collect them, it was only $3.99. We tried the blackberry cobbler, and black cherry flavored ice cream. Both were delicious. It was also hopping from people in the know about this ice cream spot. The staff was also very friendly. This was our first time ever visiting the smokies. So we asked what we should see with our short time in the area. She recommended a few of the trails and falls, but she mainly said we should she cades cove. We took her advise and she was right. It was beautiful and worth the drive. Definitely don't pass this place stop in and have an ice cream. FYI, another thing we didn't know is that our cell phones did not work out in the smokies, so Google maps was out. Luckily we talked to her and she got us on the right track and we were able to find it. We really appreciated it.

On the road vacationing in TN we found this roadside shop and decided to pop in for a visit. We…read morewere blown away by the number of samples available! They had a variety of unique jams and spreads and different kinds of peanuts and candies to try. I tasted a delicious sweet potato jam - I never would have bought it had I not tried it and experienced how different and good it was! They also had fresh fudge for sale and also for sample. The service was great too, and well, I'll just say "unusual" - you'll just have to go by to see what I mean :) Overall, I would definitely recommend you stop in if you are in the area. We hit up some other shops along the way, but this one was our favorite :)

The service was quick and on point. The food could have been better. Got the big cinnamon roll an…read moreappetizer. Looked great but was definitely stale. Except that fresh out of the oven and got hit stale. Order the fried bologna sandwich and it was alright. Lettuce a 1 slice of tomato comes on the side, but not enough for the whole sandwich. Got pinto bean soup, yeah I said soup because there was barely and beans in it. They can do better. We ate here last year and it was fantastic but now it's alright.

Can get some good cooking ideas here .We picked a few homemade soup mixes and some local honey.I…read morealso picked up some pineapple habanero Jelly.Some good coming meals for The Working Man Review.