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    Doc's 321 Cafe

    4.5 (62 reviews)
    Closed 11:00 am - 6:45 pm
    Updated 3 months ago

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    Outdoor seating
    Dogs allowed

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    Doc's cafe right before we left after being told to "Tone it Down".
    Talyr H.

    I researched the area for a great place to eat after a llama hike in Cosby, TN. After seeing pictures- I thought this would be a perfect place to take an outdoorsy bride-to-be to eat after hiking. I was so wrong. The atmosphere was unique and one of a kind. We enjoyed the ambiance of the space. However, from the moment, we stepped out of the car- we were not treated very nice by the owner- who was very rude and followed us around from the moment we stepped out of the car. We just wanted to distract the bride-to-be by walking around outside and taking pictures, so her sister could put the llama cookies and table decor on the table inside. We used the restroom- a port-a-potty outside, which was fine for us- we just finished hiking with llamas. Once we sat down- our server took our order and told us to "Tone it down" because she had a headache. We were talking in normal voices, after looking at each other and realizing that we wouldn't be able to talk inside this establishment and after the owner treated us like he didn't want us there- it was time to go. The owner did tell us not to worry about paying the bill for our tea and lemonades before we left. We left and went down the road to Carver's Orchard and Applehouse, where the service was awesome! Our server there was super sweet, and she even shared some free homemade cake with us (not on the menu). We made sure to share some llama cookies with the staff and left a big tip. They really saved our bachelorette hiking trip in Cosby, TN. I travel all over the world for work and vacation and have been to many unique foodie establishments. Doc's 321 Cafe was the worst treatment and customer service I have ever experienced. I would not recommend for visitors.

    Our ice cold congealed blackberry cobbler
    Blair C.

    The food was good. The owner is an asshole. While we ate our meal we sat back and listened to him brag on himself and talk to a waitress while our poor waitress ran around frantically. We heard a bang in the kitchen and she came out and told "Doc" the owner what had happened. He scolded her on how our ice cold blackberry cobbler was served and then told her that was her problem she needed to slow down. After this our wonderful chipper waitress was in tears. Maybe she would slow down if he got off his butt and helped her instead of bragging. Then when it was served wrong he went that's not how it's done but go ahead. So we weren't worth the cobbler being served right and him showing her? I am literally disgusted at this. Literally. Yes the place is eclectic and cute but no way to the owner.

    Peter C.

    What a gem that looks like a nice junkyard. Don't read the other reviews. The barbecue pork is outstanding and the homemade pies are smoked and delicious. My wife told the pit master/chef that the pie crust was delicious. Definitely worth the stop. The baked beans are truly a gem in Tennessee. Don't let the junk in the yard fool you. We enjoyed talking to the chef. The food is very reasonable as well.

    Slow cooked chicken with slaw and bayou beans
    Tara M.

    Neat little road side stop with awesome BBQ! We had the pulled pork and the chicken plates and both were great. And the Bayou Beans were amazing! Friendly staff made the experience perfect!

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    Kalah H.

    Amazing food, even better service! I'm not gonna lie, we all laughed when we pulled in. There was mentions of "The Hills Have Eyes" considering the location and general look of the place. The "place" is quite literally a couple of old school buses with structures built around them. Let me tell you though, hidden gem. I had 'The Cass', highly recommend.

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    Christopher B.

    It's so nice I've been there twice. Awesome BBQ it's the best I've had. Thank you for being so accommodating for my daughter's request. You have to try the desserts pies . So incredibly delicious.

    Blackberry cobbler
    Citlali S.

    This is the best food I've had in Tennessee! The owner cooks and makes everything from scratch. He is so nice and friendly. Came out to speak to us, introduced himself asked us where we were from. It's super cute and unique. I am so happy we stopped by. I had the pulled pork and my friend had the 3 little pigs. I ended up eating some of his food because everything is just amazing. Also split a blackberry cobbler. This is hands down the best place in the country! Potato salads was amazing. And per my friend the coleslaw was great!

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    Amy D.

    This place has the best BBQ ever! Everything is home made. Don't pass this by! If you can sit on the bus and sign your name! Get the pecan pie too

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    Food is soooo good! Owners are sooooo friendly! The bus is soooo cool! Highly recommend!

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    Carver's Orchard & Applehouse Restaurant - Float

    Carver's Orchard & Applehouse Restaurant

    4.0(340 reviews)
    3.7 mi
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    I hate to give bad reviews but YOU SHOULD KNOW: 1. This place is NOT DOG FRIENDLY! There are signs…read moreon EVERY DOOR, "NO DOGS ALLOWED!" And There is no outdoor seating! Many dogs were left locked in hot cars! SAD!! 2. Food is a 5 at best! Catfish was overcooked and fish was hard. 3. There were giant yellow jackets EVERYWHERE! 4. Staff is very country-harsh

    Carver's Orchard and Applehouse Restaurant is your typical, Southern styled orchard/restaurant your…read moregrandma would tell you stories about. The place is authentic, full of life and warmth, and the perfect spot to grab yourself some of that homemade apple butter! The service both at the orchard stable and the restaurant were great! The people are friendly, patient, and take the time to answer any questions you have about the menu or about the produce they sell. Our server at the restaurant was your typical friendly, Southern auntie that everybody loves. She was very patient with us, cracked jokes, and made us feel like part of the family! You can tell just by looking at the place that the food was going to be authentic and feel like a homecooked meal. When the food arrived, we were glad our assumptions about the food weren't wrong. The apple fritters were cooked to perfection and the apple butter...my God it was amazing. It paired perfectly with the fritters and melted in your mouth, it was so so good! SO good, in fact, that we bought jars of it out back where the barn was! Outside right next to the restaurant is this barn-like building where they sell a bunch of local produce from jams, fresh fruit, and most importantly...their homemade apple butter! They had different flavors of their "apple butter" too, making it hard press for somebody to leave the place empty handed! I highly recommend visiting Carver's Orchard and Applehouse Restaurant not only for the authentic, homestyle food that will leave you thinking of grandma, but also for the local produce found at their barn next door! With so many local ingredients, produce, and food found here, I'm positive that there will be something for everyone!

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    Iron and Oak Brisket

    4.8(68 reviews)
    38.7 mi

    A Hidden Gem for Truly Great BBQ…read more We decided to try Iron and Oak after reading some online reviews, and I'm so glad we did. This place is truly a hidden little gem, tucked right beside a brewery. You place your order outside, and there are several outdoor tables with heaters to keep you warm. Our server also let us know we were welcome to sit inside if we preferred, but we chose a cozy outdoor table right by a heater. It was perfect. My husband was craving ribs, and he hasn't stopped talking about them since. He said they were some of the best he's ever had -- tender, flavorful, and cooked just right. He ordered slaw as his side and really enjoyed it. I went with the pulled pork sandwich, and honestly, it was exceptional. The server asked if I wanted it with onions and pickles -- I said yes -- and then asked her to add slaw on top. She said "Of course!" with no hesitation and then took a moment to explain the whole routine since it was our first visit: where to get sauces, forks, napkins, and how they deliver your food to the table when it's ready. She was wonderful. The pulled pork itself was outstanding -- not one bit of fat, just tender, flavorful, perfectly cooked meat. Truly one of the best pulled pork sandwiches I've ever had. I chose potato salad as my side, and it was delicious -- definitely passed the test, since potato salad can be hit or miss at many places. I forgot to take pictures, but trust me: this place is worth the trip. If you're in the mood for BBQ, make the drive and enjoy what I would honestly call some of the best barbecue in Asheville.

    This place is tucked beside a brewery so we stopped in for a bite & a beer. The customer service…read morewas good. The cashier seemed to invite any questions that we had. I was hungry so I grabbed a double cheeseburger. It was meaty, cheesy & oniony. The flavor wasn't too bad but didn't knock my socks off. The potato salad was good. My partner enjoyed their pulled pork sandwich! They only serve brisket on certain days so here's your heads up! If you can grab a seat close to a heater outside, you're set. They have a nice area to sit around the fire pit as well.

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    3.7(40 reviews)
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    Good food but be patient. Frank has a cool life story. We ate there 2 times in 2021 and 2024…read more Would go back.

    Home of the best sandwich I've ever eaten: the meatball sub. Here it is- the bread, dense with…read moresome structure gradually gives way to a less firm, pliable layer of cheese that gives way to the marinara/ red sauce. The meatballs are perfect. You can either try and pick apart the few, savory elements as the sweet undertones highlight the mild acidity of the sauce or enjoy the maelstrom of deliciousness in one bite. Either way, it's perfect. It's so good, it's simply overwhelming. Texture, taste, value, this dang sandwich knows no bounds. I had one on the way up to hike the AT, and stopped back by so I could by another to enjoy on the way home (I was hoping it would make the journey back to Nashville, but my self control failed me). The Italian is great too, but the meatball sub is the belle of the ball. This place is truly one of a kind, from the trailer set amongst mountains to (if Chef Frank still has them out there) the TVs tunes to a channel that plays bluegrass music on the wrap around patio of the trailer. A word about Frank: I grew up with a grandfather who owned a mom and pop deli, so I know the type. You want great food? Don't be in a hurry, don't tell him how to make what he clearly knows how to make (and well, I might add), and don't be hyper sensitive when it comes to him catering to your demands. The guy knows what he's doing. Let him do it so you can enjoy it. For every one star review, it has nothing to do with the food. For every five start review, it does. Don't Yelp review people's personality, go by the principle of good food being good food. But I digress...

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    The Sub Station Italian Restaurant & Sub Shop - Very cozy & homestyle establishment

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    Fox and Hounds Restaurant

    Fox and Hounds Restaurant

    3.6(195 reviews)
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    Fox & Hounds is a popular steakhouse in Newport, Tennessee, known for its steaks, comfort food, and…read moreclassic American fare, often praised for its friendly service and atmosphere. The menu features steaks, chops, seafood, and appetizers like potato skins and cowboy bites, with many entrees served with soup, salad, and a side. It's a local favorite, sometimes described as a "hidden gem" off the main highway, and is a good option for a hearty meal in the area. Every Saturday at hubby's work, the owner has lunch catered by local restaurants, Fox and Hallow was chosen. Hubby said the burger was delicious and the fries were hand cut!

    We ate here the Friday after Christmas with a party of 7 and we pick this restaurant for our…read morefamily.When we first got to the restaurant, it was not completely packed at all but did fill up as we sat their. We were seated in the very back of the restaurant, so it was very hard to see on the other side of the wall! The first bad thing we had happened my son asked for coffee and they gave him cream that expired several months prior that curdled as he poured into his coffee. We even showed the waitress the expiration date. We had to wait a long time for even our appetizer and salads to even come out . We waited a long time for food to come out even our salads didn't come out but right before our meal. We had one meal that was undercooked which was the hamburger steak where it was very raw in the middle after asking it for medium well. We had one person's food that didn't even come out with the rest of the meals while everyone else was eating she had to wait. In total we were there almost a total of 2 1/2 hours in total for dinner Which was ridiculous !!! I have ate at a lot of restaurants, but this is one I will not go back to, and I have ate their previously during the day also ordering takeout but not again The interior in the restaurant is outstanding, and the design is beautiful but The outside does look a little rough. Would not recommend this restaurant

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