I found this place on Yelp. Thank you fellow Yelpers!…read more I ordered the Bayou Benedict. Tristan (my server) gave me this absolute fire recommendation!! kudos to him. He's been awesome this morning!! I'm only in town for a few days but I think I'll be back to the Brick & Spoon again!! The coffee, orange juice are very good.

Close to our hotel so check it out for breakfast. Decor was sparse, one big empty room crammed…read morewith as many tables as possible with uncomfortable metal chairs that I noted half the guests are not sitting comfortably in. Service was good in other people's sections but not ours. Server seems confused, didn't know the menu, never checked back on us or offered any coffee refills. Food itself was blah, to be honest the breakfast potatoes and biscuits were better at my hotel buffet. Nothing special about this place, just another average greasy spoon taking advantage of the tourist dollar. No heart or passion in anything here.

The Apple Barn & Cider Mill was such a fun find during my time in the Smoky Mountains! What makes…read morethis place special is that it isn't just somewhere to run in, buy something, and leave. The entire property feels like a destination worth taking the time to explore. I loved the relaxed, old-fashioned atmosphere. There's something wonderfully nostalgic about visiting a place centered around apples, cider, country shops, and Smoky Mountain hospitality. Give yourself time to wander because there is more to see here than you might expect. For me, places like this are part of what makes traveling memorable. The big attractions may get most of the attention around Pigeon Forge and Sevierville, but I also love finding stops with their own personality and sense of place. The Apple Barn definitely has both. It's a great addition to a Smoky Mountains itinerary, especially if you enjoy discovering local flavors, browsing for something unique to take home, or simply finding an interesting place away from the area's larger attractions. I also found plenty of charming details that caught my photographer's eye, which always makes a stop even more enjoyable for me. Definitely worth allowing some extra time for this one rather than treating it as a quick stop. I'd gladly return the next time my travels bring me back to the Smokies!

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.

Black Rifle Coffee Company was a great find! The coffee is good! Staff is nice. Discounts for first…read moreresponders is much appreciated. Bagged coffee was buy 3 get 1 free so we bought four bags! They offer ground or whole bean. Drinks are freshly crafted, hot and cold. I had a strong and enjoyable Americano. Def worth checking out if you enjoy a good brew.

Myself and people at my office have tried a variety of flavors of their coffee and just do not find…read moreit to have good taste. This is based off a feedback from a number of members of the coffee clubs that makes the majority of its coffee via pour over. The group actually follows as best it can the SCA Process as well. Note that the groups has made coffee from many companies as well as small local places that acquire and roast their own beans. This brand is generally considered average at best with many below average. This company is political and the feedback comes from some that align with the views and some that do not, but bias was managed in both directions. Overall there are better choices. This review is specific to the coffee it produces and puts on the shelf or sells in its cafes.

Excellent ice cream I had two scoops one butter pecan the other black walnut... wifey got rocky…read moreroad and black walnut. Nice and friendly good ice cream!!! Not a bunch of seating but if ur patient you will get one!!

I had this place bookmarked for a while and finally got the chance to try it. I originally wanted…read morethe cotton candy ice cream burrito, but my daughter and I ended up sharing the funnel cake topped with espresso ice cream and hot fudge. The ice cream was absolutely delicious. In hindsight, we probably should have skipped the hot fudge because it made the whole thing way too sweet. Even so, it was a fun treat, and I'd definitely come back to finally try that cotton candy burrito.

The food is quite tasty. Wide menu selection for all including picky eaters. The singing chickens…read moreare a blast, especially when they sing Rocky Top! Waitstaff is friendly as well. Good speed of service with drinks and food. They have a great customer Tue over to make money. Bring extra money too if you want souvenirs.

The entire staff looked grumpy and hardly smiled!! Our server Angie is the only reason this is 3…read morestar, she smiled was friendly and was very helpful. I've come here for years, always a fun atmosphere, with good food, not fantastic but good & hearty. This time the food was not good at all. A very bad experience. The pancakes are dried and rubbery, they made fresh, those were just rubbery. I refused to eat them. Our waitress offered something else in place, I got fruit, fruit was not fresh. Just can't win. My eggs were barely warm, but they did scramble them the way I asked. My husband's over easy eggs were ok. But none of them had any seasoning on them. Our home fries were very bland, not even salt, but they were hot. They don't use real butter they use this oily gross "spread" that some of them were open, and it did not taste good at all! Thank God for Angie, she took my meal off the ticket and went above & beyond for us. I don't recommend until they make some serious changes.

Great food and Marvelous service. Love the Apple fritters,…read moreApple Butter and julep. Sampler is delicious.

Everything was delicious! From the apple fritters to the grilled chicken and sides. You will most…read moredefinitely leave with a full belly.

absolutely amazing service, our server ERIN( by all means I couldn't have asked for a better…read moreserver) her service was on point and was consistently at the table if we needed something, she had it ready. 100/10 experience we enjoyed our food and loved the service. The ambiance was nice because they're wasn't many people at night.

Our first time in Pigeon Forge and I found this place with rave reviews of its food so e decided to…read morecome. At 5:30ish, the place is full and bustling on a Sunday evening. Thankfully the wait was short and we were quickly seated. The wooden mill is bustling with staff and customers. We looked at the menu and was positively overwhelmed by the options. Everything sounded good. Our waiter, Luis, was very friendly and helpful... with our questions and recommended their most popular dishes. We decided on ribs and sauerkraut, fried/broiled catfish, & fried shrimps. Within minutes, the corn fritters, salad & soups arrived at it table and not long after our entrees. This place had its services packed down. Every portion was large m, comes with side & dessert choice. Outstanding. Overall feedback, coming back here for sure... great price, delicious comfort food and amazing service.

I love Krispy Kreme and try to stop at one whenever I'm traveling. The store was super clean and…read morethe staff was super friendly. We even happened to stop by when the Hot sign was lit. My granddaughters had never been to one before and they were super excited to get a fresh hot donut for free! Staff was very friendly and welcoming and the donuts were delicious.

I had a bad experience years ago at this location but I no longer hold it against them. Their…read moredonuts are delicious, staff is nice, clean facility, no complaints, really. They aren't perfect but it's good.

We will never eat here again. Not only was the food disappointing, but our experience with the…read moremanager, Jerry, was completely unacceptable. Jerry was the one who seated us, and while showing us to our table, he made a comment implying that because I am a "bigger" girl, he could make adjustments for me to fit in a booth. The comment was unnecessary, inappropriate, and frankly embarrassing. I fit in the booth just fine and did not ask for any accommodations. No customer should be made to feel singled out or judged based on their appearance. Between the mediocre food and the unprofessional treatment, we will not be returning.

Roaches!!! as we were eating, a roach crawled out from under the table and up the wall!! $80 for…read morefour people to eat and they have roaches!!

We came to Tennessee from Michigan for a 60th birthday celebration with college friends. The…read moreWildflour Bakehouse was so helpful and kind as we were planning from afar. The cake was absolutely delicious and beautiful! A perfect centerpiece to our celebration

We tried the Hound Dog, All American and the Sticky Piggy. Think she said I'm the first to try the…read moreHound Dog and it was delicious. Cinnamon bread with peanut butter, banana and bacon. All are fresh made daily and the loaded breads are made to order. The owner was a lovely lady and very cheerful. Enjoyed talking with her. The store is simple and just a whole in the wall but that's when you know all the focus is on the product. She had many bakery options but the cinnamon breads are the star. Seeing restaurants serve meh desserts for $10+, it's not unreasonable that these range from $7-$15. I highly suggest giving this a visit if your in the Gatlinburg m/Pigeon Forge locations.