Huge place! Owners and guests are super friendly. Anything you want to drink or they will make it…read moreup of you want. A lot of locals, friendly and kind. The bbq truck is pretty great. Great place for gifts and trest, apples, cheese and even pastries and bloody mary mix. Live bands and corn hole tournaments as well as vendor tent events !!¡ definitely the go to place without having to go into Hendo. Keep it up!! Will be back next week-

We stopped by to check it out on Saturday a few weeks ago…read more They had beach music, folks shagging, and everyone was friendly and we had a beverage, and great fish & chips and dessert. Nice place! Definitely will be back ..

Delicious apples friendly Bakery amazing apple Turn overs yummy. Apples cider donuts, and oatmeal…read moreapple cookies great!! Smells like heaven

We stopped in while bringing the kiddo back to school at WCU and it just so happened to be the…read morefirst day of Applebees cider donut season!!! The line for donuts was long but the folks in the bakery section worked their butts off to keep the line moving. Only issue was we ordered 8 donuts and a few other items ( cookies, fritters) but realized when we got home we only had 3 donuts, huge disappointment because they were the best donuts ever!! Everything else was delicious as well. They have fruits and veggies for sale in the other area of the store, tons of options and amazing prices( cherries $2lb, squash 1.69lb etc) they also have shelves full of different jams,jellies, apple butters, honey etc ! Staff were restocking and cleaning the entire time we were there so the place is clean as well. They were running out of some of the produce, mostly berries, by the time we left but with amazing prices like that it's certainly expected.

A wonderful farmers market to explore! We only had time to explore the fresh produce section, but I…read morealso know there were other sections with additional items and plants. I was pleasantly surprised to see that there was a coffee shop located inside - and it was yummy! All of the staff we interfaced with were very friendly.

We love coming here for the Fresh produce including heirloom tomatoes, seasonal peaches and…read morestrawberries, and all types of delicious locally made jams from Cottes farms and other places. We also have enjoyed the beans and olives stuffed with lemon rinds that we bought here. We almost always stop by when we are next door at Jesse Israel's.

Trader Joe's located in Asheville is crazy -- parking lot insane! :)…read more Aside from that, one of the best parts about stopping by this Trader Joe's in North Carolina was finding tons of the coveted mini tote bags! I had to grab several before they disappeared because I know how quickly they sell out in California! Beyond the mini totes, this location has the same shopping experience. The store is clean, well-organized, and easy to browse, and the staff is just as friendly as you'd expect.

5+++ stars for Trader Joe products, of course! Negative five stars for the click-ish, snarky…read moreemployees who are more interested in looking cool to their fellow employees than simply showing kindness to a person who needs help finding something at a new location. I was told, rather sarcastically, that TJ's doesn't carry a product I buy at every Trader Joe's from Florida to Virginia to Louisiana, because it's a "brand name" - only to eventually find it on my own accord. I happened to see her again as our cashier and pointed it out as friendly as I could muster, and got an "oh" in return. Just a reminder, kindness is free.

A large grocery store in strip mall. Not very clean and no…read moresigns so you can find what you want. I found some good mustard that is hard to find and got some local honey at a good price. There is no one to help you . Selection of items is strange. We came for bottled water and they didn't have any!!!! The boy at ghe register did not want to be there . Probably will not return.

First off I would like to say that I'm a long time customer to Hopey. I like this place but…read morerecently they have been allowing a man to sit outside the store and ask for money. That would be fine with me if he didn't have a PITBULL. They are letting him sit out there everyday and he holds the pitbull by the collar, the dog is not on a leash. The dog is not chained to anything, he just holds it by the collar. I love animals but I don't think this is ok for a business to allow this to happen. It's a lawsuit waiting to happen. I won't be going back in until the dog is gone, I should not have to risk getting bit to go get discounted groceries.

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.

We have been visiting every year since 1980, and always have a Grande Time…read more Travel Tip: try to avoid if tourist buses are present. The Apple Barn & Cider Mill is a great preview for surrounding shops. Must visit.

Absolutely a MUST SEE stop. We could have easily spent a half a day here and we basically did…read more They have a big parking lot- easy to get to. It's so well priced, skip all the other junk souvenir shops and come here. The meeting of the live bears for just a couple bucks was amazing. They look well taken care of, and the kids loved it. The bears loved the apples you can feed. The arcade was a hit! The staff was soo friendly. This is a must see. I'm serious. Next to it is the gem mining which was top tier and really well priced and good value. Then next to that is this cute photo op / selfie area. (Free) I think it was called Bigfoot's country barn. You can literally stay parked at the three bears and just walk a few steps to see both. Very very cool!!!

This spot has a little bit of EVERYTHING. Including the most helpful marketing team member named…read moreShawn. He saw bestie & I around back taking a pic of her Jeep and of her and he offered to take a pic for us. He was so generous and kind, definitely an asset to Three Bears. I'd give him a raise if I was his boss just based on our parking lot interaction with him. Bestie & I found Jeep gear for both of our Jeeps, I found porch decorations & Christmas items. A trip worthy of stopping in. Prices were reasonable as well.

What a delightful location…read more We visit prior to lunch, and are pleased with ambience, selection, and staffing. Lots to like....

My husband and I visited this location twice while in the Pigeon Forge area: once just to check it…read moreout and the second time to purchase some saltwater taffy for my in-laws. The temperatures were in the high 90's and we were driving. We didn't want to purchase them too early and have them melt in the car during our trip back home. The store is bright, colorful and very inviting. I love the layout and how you can see into the candy kitchen and watch them making taffy onsite. On both visits, we were greeted warmly and offered assistance with anything that we had questions on. I'd seen a video online that showed them offering a moonshine-flavored taffy, but I was unable to find it once in-store. My husband called his mom and walked through every flavored offered, while compiling a bag for purchase. I explored the rest of the store. There was a huge machine full of flavored powder candy (similar to Pixie Stix) and very large tubes that you could fill to your liking. They also offered a wide range of fudge flavors and lots of nostalgic/classic candies. I was drawn to the English toffee (very thick and rich) and I knew that my husband would like the chocolate-dipped twinkies, so we got ourselves those treats as well. They were running a special where if you bought a pound of taffy, you got another pound for free, but we didn't want or need that much taffy. The purchase wasn't as expensive as I expected, because of course everything is billed by weight, and we didn't purchase a lot of candy. I'd return again just for the English toffee. It was like a Heath bar on steroids!