This place has really good food. I got the mom burger with bacon, my husband got The Godfather with pimento cheese and bacon, and my toddler had the chicken tenders. We were all very pleased with our meals. The sidewinders are delicious!! The sweet potato fries are ok. Just beware that every topping you add is 2.99, which is outrageous. My husband added three things without knowing they cost that much extra and we had a bit of sticker shock with our almost $60 tab, so I took away a star for that. read more

New to town, so we tried the place nearest the motel. The brisket was "melt in your mouth " delicious, but don't leave without trying a fried pie.And bring one home for me, please!!! read more

Very overpriced menu for mediocre food. Almost $10 for a hamburger, small portion of French fries were extra $3. I had grilled chicken salad that was skimpy and hard boiled egg was over cooked as the yolk was green. Did not like the procedure where you pay for your food after ordering and are asked if you want to add a tip - before you even get your food or "service" which entails a person delivering your food to your table. If you order a burger you have to go to the topping bar to get your own toppings. read more

We were staying close by for a friends wedding and had the chance to stop in for lunch. We were most impressed with the staff, although very busy we were warmly greeted. Our orders were brought to our tables quickly. We liked the craft beer selection and live music (Saturday afternoon) was a nice touch. read more

We had just arrived in Townsend at dinner time and stopped here to eat before we checked into our cabin. This place was a big disappointment. My sister's hamburger was a little flat patty that had no flavor. My barbecue sandwich was dry and hard to chew. The fries were ok. They give you about two tablespoons of slaw as a side. Not sure what I would do with two tablespoons of slaw! The fried hand pies are worth the stop but I found the quality of the plates that we got were poor...especially for what we paid for it. Won't be returning again. read more

Great burgers!!! And the "sidewinder" fries are fresh and delish too! Great spot. Looks super touristy, but both the food & service far exceeded expectations. Will definitely return when we visit this area again! read more

Delcious food,great service anddecent prices Hey folks! Support our local businesses... read more

Very good chocolate milkshake. I ordered a large Brownie and slice of pecan pie to go. There weren't that many people in the store but yet it seemed that orders were beginning to pile up and only one server was delivering them while another server was working the shake machine. I waited 25 minutes for my pie and brownie that were already made because I had to remind the person took my order that I was still waiting. she delivered to me the pie and Brownie and didn't say thank you or sorry for my wait. There didn't seem to be a focus on customer service. read more

Top end prices for low end food. Stopped in for lunch and paid $20 for two cold turkey sandwiches. They do have a condiment bar but we were there after the noon rush so the pickings were slim and the mayonnaise was warm. Sandwich came in a paper lined tray and the tray was extremely dirty. read more

Great food and atmosphere with great prices. It's not a lot of people there so it's very enjoyable. The genera store is cool too.

Just got into town and were starving. Ordered and paid online. I ordered a grilled chicken sandwich, and it was awful. Barely heated and the bread was a rock, not edible. My husbands burger was ok, but again bread was a dried out and inedible. Ordered a fried pie, did not receive, expect it would be horrible, too. I gave a $5.00 tip. And for $26+, we threw the crap away! Would not recommend to anyone. read more

This restaurant is ok for the fare it presents. Was not really impressed with the chicken salad. It was a little spicy for me which was a surprise. I don't think I have ever had spicy chicken salad. One thing I was totally in love with was the bacon jam. It is awesome!!!! Just be warned, as addictive as it is, you will not be leaving with a jar of it. I went next door to the general store to purchase some (seeing as how the general store is attached to the restaurant, I assumed they would sell jams and sauces used on their menu). Unfortunately they do not have the right to sell it. It seems the person who makes it for them no longer works there and will not release consent for them to package and sell it there. It really is unfortunate because that was the highlight of my visit! read more

Apple Valley Cafe - Cafes Near Me - Townsend, Tennessee

A cute, little find. Quiet and nice views. The staff was very accommodating and friendly. Our family had breakfast there. It wasn't anything that was over the top but, good food. You order at the counter, grab your own drinks from the drink station and when your food is ready they bring it out to your table. I wish they didn't use styrofoam cups, plastic utensils and plastic condiment cups. That is just me trying to help make the planet less filled with plastic. I get it...it is easier to clean up. read more

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I've only had the homemade fries apple pies from here...but let me tell you... They. Are. Heavenly. Melt in your mouth, sweet, delicious apple pies!!! I want three for breakfast!! Nom Nom Nom! :-) read more

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Only can speak for the desserts, but the fried apple pie and brownie Sunday were amazing!!

New ownership has done a great job. Burgers were great with the self serve topping bar being a great touch. Calfkiller beer on tap was a nice surprise. read more

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Had the ham and cheese sandwich. It was full of flavor. I enjoyed it and would recommend this Apple Valley Cafe to others. Great for lunch, give it a try. read more

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While on vacation in Townsend we visited often and always had a great experience. Very good live music on the weekend, good food, good selection, good prices, extra friendly staff, and great outdoor seating. We had breakfast, lunch, and dinner there and everything was good! read more

I would give it a zero star if I could, I had a spider in my blt and the lady didn't even offer a refund or a free dessert. It was very expensive and closes at six. read more

Needed a quick lunch after visiting a local cavern. The food here was really good. Two of us had the grilled cheese, mine with bacon. Probably the best I've had in a while. Everyone else at the table seemed pleased with their meals too. The Sidewinder fries are a must try. read more

Our party of four stopped in this afternoon on our way to PF and G'burg. Two of us ordered what appeared to be a menu item that would dazzle - Smokey Mountain gumbo. Menu said it consisted of crawdads, andouille sausage, etc., served with creamy grits and bread. While the taste was OK, they was ZERO evidence of any of the ingredients listed on the menu - oh wait, I did find one dime sized piece of sausage, forgot that. Now the price was like $7.99 so it did seem a bit low priced, but that is no excuse. Truth in menu anyone? It did not say a "gumbo sauce" that had the ingredients waved over it, one expects to SEE them, even one piece of each item. The other two entrees, one a turkey sandwich and the other a BBQ sandwich were OK. The apple pie thingy's - taken from a pan of them that sits under a heat lamp - were nothing special.... read more

Stopped in for the first time this evening and loved it. It's very laid back and casual dining. The menu consists of burgers/sandwich's. The chicken salad sandwich is the best!! They have a topping bar with just about anything you could want on your burger. I like it because you can customize your burger any way you want it. The meat is fresh and the staff is friendly. On the weekends they have live music on their outdoor patio. The patio is heated btw. The bathrooms could use a good scrubbing though. Overall I feel like this place is well worth it and the prices were very reasonable. read more

Apple Valley Cafe - Cafes Near Me - Townsend, Tennessee

We stopped in to dine at lunch and had never noticed this place before although we have been coming to Townsend for years. Great food ! I had the double stack burger with sidewinders (fresh cut fries) and my wife had the chicken salad with sweet potato waffle fries. Both were fabulous. The topping bar was really good - lots of toppings. The spicy feta was especially good. We were surprised at how reasonable it was. Service was good. The host explained that they intended to add more draft taps. Only craft beer available now is light and dark calf killer. The chef at the Dancing Bear oversees their menu and service and has done a good job on improving the atmosphere, service and food. They were both recently acquired by the same company. It's a great place to grab a quick meal. They are open for breakfast and lunch. We'll definitely frequent again! read more

This was a great stop-we ended up here because we were down the road at a steakplace with a 2 hour wait and looked up to see a billboard for this place. Yum! Got a burger, fixed it up and loved it!! Nice size patty and tons of fixings at the burger bar. Pulled pork was delicious! Fries were the best! Would come again! read more

Apple Valley Cafe - Pulled pork and brisket - Cafes Near Me - Townsend, Tennessee

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Today I ate there for the 1st time & was quite impressed. Not at all crowded at noon on a beautiful cool, sunny Thursday. I didn't realize customers have to order at the counter & have food delivered to the table, but that wasn't a problem. I had the "Chicken Salad Salad" which was huge, fresh, and delicious. The side-winder fries were great - very crispy and hot. We didn't realize we had to serve our own condiments inside the restaurant (we ate on the covered patio), but the server was very nice and brought us ketchup for the fries. We now know the rules for our next visit. Very quick and friendly service, plenty of parking, and the restaurant, patio area, and men's room were all very clean. It was a beautiful 45 minute drive from Knoxville, and we will be back as I'm anxious to try the Grilled Ham and Jalapeno Pimento Cheese sandwich. The adjacent "general store" was very well stocked with unusual items (squirrel feeder made to look like a picnic table). Nice bike trails in the area too so we will try that the next time (we don't have a bike rack yet). I would definitely recommend going there. read more

If you're looking for a quick spot for lunch after visiting the Cove, don't let the Express in the name fool you. We waited almost 40 minutes after ordering. Burgers were okay, sidewinder fries were good, mac n cheese was good, but not worth $4.99 as a side. Also not a fan of a place that has a tip option before you even receive service. I tipped and really wish I hadn't after taking so long. The staff does run around, but the only "service" provided is bringing your food and clean tables. You order at counter, get your own drinks, and have to get back up to put toppings on your sandwiches. Try it if you have ample time. Live music was cool (but sort of loud) and they serve beer. read more

Tina was amazing! She was so friendly and made us very comfortable. I really enjoyed the food. I had the chicken salad and my husband The Godfather burger. Excellent! read more

We ordered at 12:19 p.m. and the food showed up at 1:21 p.m. we were giving multiple conflicting stories about what was the delay, and eventually met two other groups stories that were having the same issue and had waited an hour. The live music sucks. read more

Sub par service and a particularly insane emphasis on a smoke flavor that borders the use of a 1:1 ratio of liquid smoke to meat being smoked. I'd avoid like the plague if you're interested in pulled pork. read more

So grateful that Apple Valley Cafe is adhering to COVID protocols! They were one of the only restaurants we found that was distancing tables, wearing/requiring masks, and offering hand sanitizer. We stopped in for breakfast on a Monday morning right when they opened at 9 am, and we got two breakfast sandwiches and sides of hash brown potatoes. The food was solid and the staff were nice, and I'm giving an extra star for their sanitation. read more

Our family of 7 ate here and loved it! Everything we ordered was delicious and the prices were fair. The fried apple pies were awesome. The staff was really nice as well. read more

Apple Valley Cafe - Fried Apple pie with ice cream and cool whip. - Cafes Near Me - Townsend, Tennessee

Stopped in on a whim. What a nice surprise. Grilled cheese and fries were amazing. My daughter thoroughly enjoyed her chicken fingers.

There are not many options in Townsend. This would be 3 star somewhere else, but all things relative... Decent, touristy spot to grab a quick bite on your way to or from the Great Smoky National Park. read more

Great food! Friendly service and a nice atmosphere. Everything we had was excellent; hamburger, chicken salad and Apple Valley salad. Highly recommend this sweet cafe and the market next door. read more

I'm a local so have eaten here often but the amazing level of food this time blew me away. My go-to is the Mom Burger which is always perfect. I was a little disappointed that they have done away with their sweet potato fries, something I always looked forward to, but the curly steak fries sure made up for it. My son had a brisket sandwich and raved about it. Living around St. Louis he has many choices of Bar-B-Q so for him to say this was the best brisket he's ever had speaks volumes. Along with his meal came a potato salad like no other. It is basically a full blown bacon & cheese stuffed baked potato in potato salad form and yummy? Oh you bet!! If you leave without trying the fried apple pie you are missing something great. Along with the fantastic food comes friendly, fun service and if you have the chance to chat with the manager, Tina, do it. She is a doll and one of the reasons this should be on your To Do list when you're in our little town. For great food, really likable staff, comfortable casual dining inside or out, this is the place to go. read more

The chicken sandwich is awsome great fixens bar. Try the coleslaw. It's fantastic. Great atmosphere too

We tried the cafe this time. Food was ok and the people were nice, But no one at the door to seat you ar tell you about the place, where to go or how the place works. People crowded in milling about doing the same thing. There was no room at the door. We felt like cattle in a shoot. I would guess $7.99 for a burger would include fries, nope $2.99 and they were cold and limp extra drink, nope $1.99. For 3 people $40.00!! And the burgers were the frozen kind you get from Sam's or Costco. I know tasted just like the one I get at home. Visited the gift and card shop next door. Looked like they were going out of business. Bare shelves. So I stay with my original opinion, Total Tourist Trap. Never again!! read more

Decided to eat at Apple Valley Café since our favorite restaurants have closed for the winter. We ordered a Ruben, a hamburger and Hoppin' John. The Ruben was dried out and the slaw tasted funky. The burger was only fair. But the Hoppin John was excellent! It took a while to get our food and several tables that came in after us received theirs before we did. The restaurant is much smaller inside than it appears from the outside. The Apple Valley Cafe could be a lot better if they have proper management & a menu with better selections. read more

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UPDATE: I'm updating my review to 3 stars from 1 because I appreciate the response from management. My intentions from this review were never be offered a free meal and I still won't be returning, but I appreciate having the menu change addressed. That shows me that this business actually cares about their reviews. ORIGINAL REVIEW: I really hate to complain, but my experience today was not good. It was my first time trying the cafe and will unfortunately be my last. I ordered the chicken salad sandwich which, according to the menu, comes on a croissant and should have had lettuce and tomato and come with a pickle and kettle chips. My order was to go, so I didn't notice until I got it back, but there was no lettuce or tomato on the sandwich and no pickle in the box. That in itself was frustrating but everyone makes mistakes so I shrugged it off. However, I started thinking about how I was charged an awful lot for the meal and after checking my receipt I noticed I was charged $1.98 for the kettle chips that the menu said all sandwiches came with.. I don't mind paying extra for a side, but would have skipped chips had the menu not said they were included. I double checked that didn't read it incorrectly because the up-charge was for fries or onion rings. They should definitely change the menu if that's no longer the case, and maybe notify someone as they're ordering if they're out of something that comes with their meal. read more

We stopped for breakfast on Sunday October 15. There was no sign indicating serving times. We knew 10:45 am was later than usual for breakfast but the young lady directed us to the counter beside another couple who was ordering breakfast. As we were looking over the breakfast menu a man suddenly leaned over the counter and literally snatched the menus out of our hands and said, "We're now serving lunch." I've never been treated so rudely at a restaurant. If he'd offered us toast and coffee as a mini breakfast, we would have stayed. But we left, and I have no plans to ever return to spend any money at the Apple Valley Stores Cafe, Gift Shop or Lodge. The man who acted so rude should find another occupation, one where he doesn't have to talk with customers. He is not an asset to Apple Valley Stores & Cafe on Lamar Alexander Parkway in Townsend, Tn. We ate at Panera Bakery in Alcoa, Tn. They appreciated our business. OCTOBER 20, 2017 UPDATE on this Review: I must update this to say that the management of Apple Valley Cafe has offered an apology which I accept. They assured me that our experience was an exception and that they will counsel the individual involved so others will not have the same experience we had. I certainly hope others will have a better experience. read more