Had breakfast with my wife and daughter before moving her into a dorm at WCU. My wife had stopped…read morein Sylva on her way back from a mountain trip with her girlfriends and gave Lucy's a try. She said it was one of the best breakfast places she ever found so I was all about giving it a go myself. I had the huevos rancheros with cup of coffee. For a side I got fried potatoes. Nice place in downtown Sylva. Street parking right in front and available sat immediately upon arrival. Didn't have to wait long for food to come either. I enjoyed my meal and my wife got a biscuit and gravy and shared it with me and it was awesome as well. Lucy's is my new breakfast spot when visiting WCU.

From the moment we walked in, we had a wonderful experience! We were greeted warmly and seated…read moreright away. They also offer pet-friendly outdoor seating, which is a great option if you're dining with your furry friend. Our waitress, Mackenzie, was fantastic! She was friendly, attentive, and made sure everything came out quickly. The service was excellent from start to finish. The food was absolutely delicious. We had the Grit Bowl Special, Chicken & Waffles, Brioche French Toast, and fresh fruit. The chicken tasted just like my grandma's recipe. It was crispy, flavorful, and paired perfectly with their spicy hot honey. Everything was fresh and cooked perfectly. The coffee bar was another highlight! They offer so many specialty drink options, including hot chocolate topped with homemade whipped cream. And don't skip the fresh-squeezed orange juice, it was some of the best we've ever had! What really made this place stand out for our family was how kid-friendly it is. The kids got to draw pictures while we ate, and afterward they were able to hang their artwork in the hallway for everyone to see. They absolutely loved it! There's also a large lounge area in the back with cozy seating and games like Shut the Box and chess, making it a great place to relax while waiting for a table or after your meal. If you're looking for a delicious breakfast, outstanding service, and a family-friendly atmosphere, Lucy in the Rye is definitely worth a visit. We'll absolutely be back, and I highly recommend it!

We decided to give City Lights Cafe a try today after an eye appointment. We ordered the crapes and…read morethey were fantastic. I had the Nutella with banana and strawberry with a side of bacon. My wife had the chocolate chip. Everything was delicious. This is a spot to return to, dining area was quiet and spacious. Everything was clean. The staff was friendly and welcoming.

City lights cafe is a very cozy and fun place to hang out. The servers are all friendly people that…read moreare good to converse with and they are great at preparing the food and beverages. Today was my first time coming here. I tried the iced lovestruck latte, a special valentine's themed drink that was created by a barista. It was pretty good. Upstairs there is a book store with a wide variety of choices. They have a system where you can ask them if they have a specific book in stock and they will tell you. You are also able to have books ordered if they are not in stock as well! Inside the bookstore there is a sweet cat that enjoys napping and pets. Very neat place.

Solid local coffee house that is bit hard to notice as you walk by.However well worth finding.read more

HIGHLY recommend!!! The owner of this coffee shop had the most delicious and unique coffees, and…read moreall the recipes are created by her! Not over sweet, but just enough. Wish I could have this coffee every day

Heard about this place from a friend so we had to check it out! Fast friendly service!!! Great…read morebreakfast, cool retro diner! Will eat here again!!

We were only in town for 2 nights, so we went one of the mornings, but wished we'd gone to Dunkin…read moreDonuts instead. It's a cute little breakfast spot for locals. It's been their spot since 1926 and I'm not sure it's been cleaned since. The food was ok, but not delicious. The ladies room was so filthy that when I opened the door - I turned around and walked right back out of it trying not to touch anything. Good coffee & good service, but the toast was stale, only 1 kind of jam, flavorless hash browns, flat omelette. My husband got 2 eggs - cooked correctly - but also flavorless. (They didn't use any seasoning on anything, not even salt & pepper.) He said the sausage was ok, as was the sausage gravy. I got a Philly cheesesteak omelette (ok but not great) and asked for my hash browns we'll-done. They overdid the outside but the potatoes were uncooked & flavorless in the middle. This place belongs to the locals, save yourself and let them have it.

Nice decorated, fudge, plenty of chocolates of choose from. We got coffees, matcha lattes, caramel…read morefrappe, and hot chocolate. Great service so nice and friendly. I always go when I am in town. Plenty of seats inside, cozy couch, and some rocking seats in front porch. Cute house as business. There are jelly beans, jerky, other candies, dog treats, and cat treats. Something for everyone.

We love to stop in here when in the area. LOTS of chocolate, Jellie Bellies, and delicious fudge!…read moreAnd if you are looking for QUALITY coffee, come here! The baristas are amazing and do a great job with tailoring drinks is to your liking. Then, take your drinks and snacks and relax in the front room or in a rocker on the front porch, and enjoy the views as people pass by on Church street. NOTE: Dillsboro is a stop on the Great Smokey Mountain Railway, and the Chocolate Factory is something you don't want to miss!

Hillside is the place to meet and visit. It is also one of the few places near Western Carolina…read morethat serves Coke products.

Stopped in on my way to hike nearby trails on campus and grabbed a cup of drip brew to go (which…read morewas delightful coffee), a blueberry muffin (tasty, classic, fluffy and delicious). There's a case on the counter with several simple pastries like this and they all looked lovely. I also saw that they served Counter Culture coffee, which I love and which is a NC local brew, so I grabbed a bag of that (whole beans) to go as well. The vibe was chill and minimalist, acoustic chill pop/folk music playing in the background, students on laptops everywhere studying. The girl at the counter was kind and laid back. Nothing fancy about this place but I would go out of my way to come here again in the future. I loved it.

Needed a light breakfast and coffee while in town to visit Western Carolina…read more We were warmly greeted and our order was completed rather quickly; the place was empty surprisingly for 9am on a Saturday. Try the new egg, mozzarella and pesto sandwich. It was pretty tasty and high in protein and ok on calories. The only reason for the four stars is that there were no stirrers or creamer at the self-serve station which I found to be odd. And the place could be swept a little more frequently.

This starbucks location is a really nice place to chill out and have some great coffee/food. The…read moreservers are really friendly and make you feel like you belong. The service is quick and efficient. The price is the same as any other starbucks, but so worth it.

​The evening service at this McDonalds is stupidly bad. I've been here many, many times over the…read moreyears and never once have I left with the impression that the evening staff here are motivated in any way to do a good job. Highlights from my experiences here include: * The girl working the register taking my order stopping me midway through to whine at some supervisor nearby that she wanted a break (he informed her she'd only been there 30 minutes and didn't say anything about her blatantly ignoring a customer). * An employee approaching our table and asking my friend, who had just picked up his food, if he would jump start her friend's car. * Consistent 10-20 minute wait times for food (during dinner though, breakfast has never had this problem for me). * A really mean looking supervisor coming out of the back to screech at the employees in front of everyone about something petty like not closing the napkin box in the stockroom after grabbing some to restock with. Breakfast is never an issue though, the staff working in the mornings really seem to get the job done. Dinner time though....it's just a crap shoot all around.

Didn't get my coffee until AFTER I was already finished with my food. When picking up my food, the…read morelady at the counter said "we will bring the coffee to you." That never happened, we had to go up there, with the receipt, to even get it. The biscuits were stale, sausage was over cooked, and the hash browns were under cooked.