Best biscuit sandwich I've ever had!!!!! Looking for straightforward, no frills breakfast with…read moreeconomical prices, this is the best choice!!!!

We went to Trojan Patio a few weeks ago on a Saturday morning with a group of 5 (three adults, two…read morekids.) The atmosphere is more cramped than you'd expect from the outside, with limited seating options and a rather small inside area. There was some outside seating but it was very cold and windy the day we went and that was expectedly empty. We were able to cram the 5 of us into a booth (good thing kids are small!). Service was decent though understaffed, and our server was very friendly! Trojan Patio definitely meets expectations for a local breakfast diner. The grill is visible, and no, it doesn't look like strict cleanliness is the first priority (but let's be real, that adds flavor right?) The menu had many options, and adults and children alike were equally satisfied with our meals. The coffee was good and served quickly. Really my only complaint is around the cramped space, which I realize is hard for them to correct. It's a great local dive for breakfast and with more space, I can imagine they would thrive! We're rarely in Sparta, but would not hesitate to return next time we're up there.

Ashe County Cheese is located in West Jefferson, NC. It was established back in 1930 by Kraft…read moreCorporation, making it the oldest cheese plant in the state. It is the only commercial plant left in the state. Ashe County Cheese produces 30,000 to 40,000 pounds of cheese a week. The Blue Ridge Mountains were chosen for the facility by Kraft as there was a surplus of milk in the region from all the dairy farming. The lush high-altitude pastures were great for dairy cattle. Kraft bought up many smaller dairy farms and made a more modern, centralized facility so the cheese could be distributed and sold outside of the mountains. West Jefferson was the chosen location to collect the milk within a 50-mile radius. Ashe County Cheese Factory has a viewing room where you can watch cheese being made. This was the highlight of my visit as I got to watch most of the cheese curd process from separating the whey and curds to draining the whey to mixing and agitating to testing the batch to adding the salt. I left at that point to allow others to view, as the viewing room was on the small side. The retail shop is across the street, and you can buy all types of cheese, including the curds. I bought some butter cheese and white cheddar trims besides the curds. They have insulated bags to buy with ice packs so you can keep it cool and refreeze the ice packs. It stayed cold for the three days I needed it to, with time in a hot car and some time in a refrigerator. Besides cheese, they sold fudge, jams, crackers, candies and wine. I found great postcards too. If West Jefferson is too far to travel to buy some squeaky cheese curds, you can order online from their website.

Very neat experience going here! On one side of the street where they make the cheese, they allow…read morevisitors to view the process. We happened to make it just after they had finished, but it was still cool to see! Across the street is their store. They carry so many kinds of cheeses they make, along with an assortment of candies, fudge, snacks, and even wine. The shop gives a quaint, general store type of nostalgia that makes for a wonderful, quiet shop. The staff were friendly and very helpful in helping us find what would suit our tastes best.

What a great spot! We loved the live music and the atmosphere. We ordered the Ranch Hand and…read moreenjoyed it so much that we came back the next day and ordered it again.

What a fantastic sandwich spot! We had the Gouda sandwich and the club sandwich and both were…read moreamazing! They also had delicious local beers on tap which they even served in COLD pint glasses. All the employees were super friendly and our food was made quickly and correctly! 10/10 recommend.

I've not been to this Ingles in a while and they've really done a nice job modernizing their space…read more Reminds me of a Publix with similar prices.

We are all entitled to our own opinions, right? Well here's mine:…read more Parking: 5 Location: 5 Decor/ambiance: 5 Customer Service: 5 Bertha in the meats department is so nice! As a large group of 'out of towners' Bertha sure did reach out to us making us feel welcome. We had to have passed a dozen employees where no one spoke at all... but Bertha went completely out of her way to reach us. She gave us some good suggestions on foods and event told us alittle bit about herself and how much she loves her job. She even gave us some cool facts about the meats that come to Ingles 82. The store was super clean with even cleaner bathrooms. Great experience while shopping and even better when we hit the gas station because we got $.15 off each gallon thanks to the $330 we spent inside the store. Love Ingles!

I loved the tour at Shipley Farms! I enjoyed seeing the cows and goats and learning about the…read morefamily farm. Excellent beef and pork! I highly recommend touring the farm, visiting the store, and ordering online!

Local eggs, honey, beef and dog treats. Even have cow feeding for kids or an informative farm tour…read more Great place to visit and will be back next time I'm in the area.

Oh, how I miss this family owned fresh market of 29 years. Simply my best days stopping in for…read moreJim's famous boiled peanuts, heirloom tomatoes, watermelon, apples, and cider.

We always come to this produce stand when we visit. Call before you go though. We just went on a…read moreMonday (when we googled it it said it was open) they have a sign that they are closed on Monday & Tuesday. Call before you go. We were very sad. Didn't get any fruit at the grocery store bc we wanted to go there. I guess to Food Lion we go.

Awesome family owned local grocery. Finally reopened after Helene. Meats are butchered on site,…read moregreat quality and great price. Love shopping here.

Great food Bobby does a great job…read more Pizza is great as well, best in town for many years now. Thin, crispy, and great toppings. Salads are amazing as well.

great thin, crispy pizza. Great sauce! Good prices and friendly staff. Bar stools inside are…read moreuncomfortable - order to go!!