Ambiance is overrated when it comes to food! We just enjoyed a perfectly cooked burger with an…read moreabundance of flavor in an out of the way eatery that you might mistakenly drive by...your BIG mistake! Mac's tag line is "best dang burgers in town!" I've only eaten one burger since arriving in Black Mountain but I can say it's the best burger I've eaten in all of Charlotte and I've eaten many. Grilled on a flat top with just enough sear to seal in the juiciness. My Patty Mac was served on fresh grilled sourdough with grilled onions and cheese. My Bride's burger was served on a substantial fresh bun with no seeds or foo foo brioche with crips veggies. She ate every bite! Hand cut fries were a generously served sufficient for two to share. If your hungry for a quality, reasonably priced burger and find yourself anywhere near Black Mountain get off the interstate and stop by one of their two locations...treat yourself! PS: "best dang burgers in town...no brag just fact"

Food was average, nothing to write home about. The service was terrible, took 15 minutes before…read moreserver came over, another 20 minutes for food to come. We chose outside because , we were hungry. 30 minute wait for table.

Whoa. Maybe one of the better breakfast's I've ever had and that's saying a lot for me -- I love…read morebreakfast. We got the brunch board that had chocolate chip pancakes, Belgium waffles, pancakes with strawberries and French toast. Just wow. So, so good. Very cool place. Great service.

Second visit to the kitchen, and with food this good, there will definitely be more in the future!…read moreWe visited on a very cold morning, and orders are placed outside on the porch before entering. That's fine in normal cold weather, but at 22 degrees the overhead heaters just don't quite cut it. I think this part of the experience could use a little revision. My wife had pancakes with vanilla syrup and sausage. I ordered the classic breakfast with eggs, grits, sausage, and toast. Everything was very flavorful. My only complaint was that my food was lukewarm. It seemed like my food may have been finished and sat for a few minutes while my wife's pancakes were completed. On a cold morning, I would have preferred a hotter meal, the grits weren't warm enough to melt the butter, and the toast was cold, so I didn't even attempt to butter it. That said, even with the temperature issue, the food was still very tasty, and given how cold it was outside, I'm willing to let it slide. Everything arrived quickly, and the restaurant itself is very quaint, set in an old home that is very clean. On our first visit, they offered chocolate chip cookies to go, and they were excellent! They didn't have any this time, but we'll be back again to try our luck. To those about to nosh, I salute you!!

We are so fortunate to have The Pure and Proper available to us in downtown Black Mountain. An…read moreelevated dining experience that has a mastery of the basics--from food, drinks, customer service, and personalization. We recently popped in yesterday after securing a reservation via Resy to celebrate our anniversary. We were seated at our table with a thoughtful handwritten card thanking us for celebrating with them! Our waitress was fantastic, and they even provided us with complimentary bubbly half pours to commemorate the milestone. Between the two of us, we split the cheeseboard, Brussels sprouts (which are so unique, and one of our favs!), and the poutine. The cheeseboard really is a nice way to kick off the meal, and highly recommend it--so many goodies to choose from. I love how Resy also allows you to specify where in the restaurant you'd like to sit depending on availability--we went with the high top nook spot, which is really special/cozy for two people. Parking is a breeze--even if their lot is full, the post office lot/tyson lot is just a short walk (and it's still not paid parking anywhere downtown).

The food is always wonderful, the Tartare specifically is to die for…read more Having been here several times, our experience tonight was the best so far due to the exceptional service provided by Mila (hopefully I spelled this correctly). She was personable, provided excellent recommendations and was just a very enjoyable person and we wanted to shout her out!

Picked up a few things. The dishes were really good. Excited to try more. Glad to have healthy to…read morego options in black mountain.

This is a take out place with prepared food item that are delicious. Everything except the salads,…read morewhich are tasty and fresh, you should heat up to eat. They also make salads to order when you are at the facility. The main business is meal delivery. But for us it was great to pick a healthy and great tasting lunch for hiking and picnic.

Adorable little cottage that has both indoor and outdoor seating. We loved the ambiance; there were…read moretons of rustic and farmhouse decorations. You order at the counter and they have a display of baked goods. There's alcoholic drinks as well as a whole menu of espresso/coffee. Their food was so good that I devoured everything and wasted no time taking a photo for Yelp (oops!). I got the Chokes on Eggs which I 10/10 recommend! The fried artichoke was unique and everything was so savory. My friends got Benedicts and everyone's plates were emptied.

My family and I stumbled upon this spot in the evening and decided to try it the following morning…read more There was plenty of indoor and outdoor seating and even though it was busy, we only had to wait about 10 minutes for a table. I ordered the morning melt (breakfast sandwich) with a side of breakfast potatoes. I wasn't keen on any of the protein options offered, but they were able to add deli turkey instead to accommodate my preferences. The food came out pretty fast and all of my family members enjoyed what we ordered. This was a great accidental find!

Oh, my. Life. Changing!! We drove around downtown BM…read morethinking we'd eat at one of those rustic touristy places. Bad idea. Long lines!! We drove around a bit, then decided to head up Hwy 70 to Asheville and settle for a chain place. We almost passed this place up but decided to take a look. It's located in a nondescript strip block of businesses. But once you get inside... Charming decor, awesome service and those biscuits. The size of softballs!! And the grits. To die for!! We will be back!!

Wow! This place has the best breakfast! Oh my goodness. I…read morehad the eggs Benedict. So good. The biscuits are delicious and light and flakey. They also have gluten free!

The pizza was good with friendly service. I got the white pizza and my husband got the pig and cow…read more We ate in but they were very busy with take out orders.

We ordered takeout.. it was okay. We ordered a cheese pizza and a lasagna meal that came with a…read moreextremely small salad. Order was ready when they said it would be but nothing was stand out. The cheese pizza was just okay and the lasagna was pretty much just noodles with some sauce very little cheese except on top. We also ordered mushrooms which were very oily to the point where the breading just fell off from looking at it.

Quaint little deli with specialty finds attached to a small restaurant. Check their socials for…read morehours as the restaurant has limited hours. We visited the deli/shop as the restaurant was closed. We stopped in to grab lunch. They have salads by the pound and premade sandwiches. Very limited menu. We ordered the Italian sub which was on crusty bread and warmed up. Very tasty. Since couldn't modify sandwiches and order without the bread, ordered a half pound of the chicken salad. It was good. Had berries and grapes with lots of herbs in it. Could have done without the grapes. Grabbed a bag of Bloody Mary chips that were tasty. They do have lots of wine and a huge drink case. There's also the market that sells lots of unique and specialty brands, as well as local brands. They do have several bakery items such as cookies and some lovely looking cakes available by the slice. This is a boutique style deli/store so be aware that that vibe is also reflected in their pricing. Nice place to explore.

Where to start? This place is AWESOME. We went to the market three times during our stay, and the…read morerestaurant once. Market has myriad gourmet items, from wines, interesting beers, cookies and snacks, mountain favorites (pickled okra ), and gifts. Also a robust frozen section with ready to heat meals (lasagna from a company in Charlotte was a surprising 11/10), fish, meats, etc. Deli counter with steaks, fresh fish, cold cuts and deserts. Their deli sandwiches were spectacular. We tried the caprese, turkey and chicken salad versions - all great. Full bar inside too for tipsy shopping. For breakfast we had egg sandwiches and biscuits and gravy - excellent, no notes. Staff and owners very friendly and efficient. Dog friendly patio was a plus (hi Cooper!). A must-go in Black Mountain.