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    Granny's Kitchen

    3.3 (257 reviews)
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    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Dogs allowed
    Good for kids

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    Rebecca M.

    Granny's Kitchen wasn't in my plans for dinner but I pulled in the parking lot to turn around and decided just to eat there as I was exhausted. The buffet is not normally something I'd chose but was where I ended up. I took it as a sign I was meant to be there. They have an entrance and exit door then the host or hostess will seat you. The buffet was $16.95 with drinks and dessert extra. This is a very busy place and they have two tables of 4 next to each other so different groups were seated at each 4 top. The buffet has one section for a salad, lettuce and toppings. Then the next section is hot foods with a variety of vegetables and meats. I remember potatoes, corn, fried chicken and meatloaf and on the end is a carving station for roast beef. But I know there were more options. The salad portion was ok but the potatoes and the corn were great. Then I had roast beef and really enjoyed that. They don't give big portions of it so you need to make a multiple trip. I did have some apples too and liked those. Service was friendly and kept my iced tea filled. I had heard about the pie so decided to get a slice of the peanut butter pie to go. The pie was ok and I wouldn't order that again. I'd return to Granny's Kitchen as the food was very good. I'd prefer ordering from a menu though rather than the buffet. But this is how they have it setup.

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    Ed H.

    Stopped in for lunch. The buffet was fresh. Has a salad with mashed potatoes, green beans, fried squash and fried chicken. The staff was helpful and they were efficient. The atmosphere was semi quiet considering it was lunch.

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    Jeremy R.

    I'm not sure why only 3 stars? This restaurant was clean inside and outside. The day my wife and I visited was on a Sunday and it was packed. The bathroom was well kept and clean the servers were friendly and the food was great. This is a home cooked meal buffet with all the items you would expect at your Granny's table. This was a very nice find and we will be returning.

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    Linda S.

    Let's start with ordering is super easy . I included a picture of the menu taken 7/24. Pricing is not bad at all in today's economy. The place itself has a lot of seating so we didn't wait long at all and the parking lot look pretty full. The place was a bit noisy but not so noisy that it was a distraction. The surprising thing was there was one and only one buffet carousel. Both sides were available to get your food. This was for lunch on a Saturday. The food was good old southern comfort food. We found the food lacking a bit of salt. Like most buffets, surely there is something you will find that you really like. . Mine was the baked apples. There was one soup - chicken noodle. The soup was next to the plates. The salads included pasta salad, coleslaw, potato salad and mixed greens. Then a good amount of toppings for your mixed greens. The made up almost 1/2 of the buffet bar. A quarter of the bar was devoted to side dishes. Green beans, Mac and cheese, cabbage, black eyed beans. Then the last quarter was the main entrees and spiced apples. 2 Main meals - fried chicken and pot roast which could be put over rice. One and only one dessert- chocolate pudding with whipped cream and cookie crumbles. You paid as you left with the cashier not at the table and there was a 3% credit/debit transaction fee. If I was in the mood, I would return! It's a good value and fast service.

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    This is a must visit if in Cherokee! Amazing breakfast! Grits, French Toast Sticks, Apples, Bacon, Sausage Gravy.... Yum! And I am picky! Everyone was friendly and efficient! Love the atmosphere of this long time staple of the community. I ate all the food before pics! It was pretty too!

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    Gwen G.

    Good food and friendly service! I especially liked the salad bar and boiled red potatoes!

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    15 years ago

    Decent, food good, limited selection. Still $11.45 per person plus beverage.

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    Thanks for the review; we hope to see you again soon.

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    15 years ago

    Great home-style cooking and some of the best service I have ever had at a buffet. Reasonably priced, and worth every penny.

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    11 years ago

    Good food reasonable cost. Soup was great! Newly renovated. Waitstaff very friendly and helpful with area information.

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    10 years ago

    We ate here and for the price it was a great meal. It is a good place to eat for home cooking. The next time thru we will eat here again.

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    The green beans are perfect, as is the fried chicken and the simple chicken gravy over rice-mmmmm-made me wanna slap my momma!

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    Everett Street Diner - Pancake Combo

    Everett Street Diner

    4.6(371 reviews)
    9.2 mi
    $

    First I'd like to say, we are local full-time residents of Bryson City. Not that this should make…read moreany difference but to some it may. Everett Street Diner is our most favorite place for breakfast - hands down. Hubby and I have tried many items, none have disappointed. Fresh, hot, correctly cooked, presentation, service, hospitality, coffee, atmosphere, and prices - all are spot on fabulous. The owner - Mr Everett Street Diner ALWAYS greets everyone with a smile and friendly conversation. Family oriented, he welcomes you in, sits you down and makes you feel like you're in his kitchen. If (more like when) you wait for your table, it's never long. The staff bust their butts and don't make you feel rushed at all. This morning we/the restaurant celebrated, as an entire group, the expected January arrival of a little girl, and three birthdays!!! And yes, we ALL sang happy birthday. Well, except for Mr Everett, apparently he doesn't sing and will tell ya so!! Seriously though, if you're looking for a good meal, friendly service, and a place you can't wait to come back to ..... try Everett Street Diner!! Oh, and if you're looking for a little heat and spice? You've GOTTA try their spicy diner relish!!! We're on our 4th jar and have gifted 3 jars out to friends, family and a great barkeeper in San Antonio (but that's a different story)! Love you all at Everett Street Diner!!!

    If you're looking for a good country breakfast with friendly people, this is the place. Definitely…read morearrive early before 8am, otherwise you'll be waiting for a table. Everything was very tasty. Husband thought his gravy could've been a little hotter. Other than that, no complaints.

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    Breakfast bar.

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    4.5(519 reviews)
    11.2 mi
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    Had a wonderful experience here this morning! From the food, to the service to the cleanliness of…read morethe restaurant, this place is amazing. Our breakfast was delicious - fluffy peach pancakes for me and banana nut for him, over-medium eggs that were spot on and bacon that was the absolute perfect intersection of crispy-chewy. Jeffrey, our server, was knowledgeable, attentive, efficient, and extremely pleasant. Joeys has been around awhile and it still has that local diner look to it. But there was no "old shabby diner" feel - someone has taken very good care of this restaurant. It's clean, bright, and cheerful. Expect to wait for your fluffy goodness - this is a popular place!

    We were looking to have breakfast for lunch lol! So we left Sylva and proceeded to find a good…read moreplace. We did, but it is difficult to find parking for a 30 ft. RV and Freckles the Dalmatian. We always try to park somewhere safe and we can keep an eye on her. On top of that it was pouring this morning. So we decided to go to Joey's because they always have adequate parking. They are open until 2:00. So we got there and there was about a 20 minute wait. The staff is quite efficient and before we knew it we were seated in the last booth by the bathrooms. Hence the 4 stars instead of 5. Only because there were a lot of open tables. Kaidan was our friendly and expert server. He brought us hot steaming coffee then biscuits with butter. Of course the twins ( David and I) ordered the same dish! We got western omelets that were filled with lots of fresh peppers, onions, cheese and ham. There was even a beautiful slice of a red tomato. We also got the baked apples which were absolutely delicious. There was so much food that I was able to make a little doggie bag for Freckles! Joey's is a wonderful restaurant in Maggie Valley and one of our favorites each time we visit.

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    Joey's Pancake House - Dining room mural. Very nice.

    Dining room mural. Very nice.

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    La Dolce Vita Bakery

    4.5(150 reviews)
    9.2 mi
    $$

    Great little cafe to get healthy meals. They were out of the cinnamon rolls by the time we rolled…read morein- 11am ish. We had a lovely brunch though. The bagels were very different from any we have had before, had a very home baked bread taste. The sweet potato bowl was very flavorful and hit just the right note for lunch. We did get a couple baked goods to go as well. The coffee was pretty good, they have tons of flavors to choose from and make some signature drinks too. The staff is very friendly and will give excellent recommendation. The decor is rustic cute. Worth a visit!!!

    During our Fourth of July trip to Bryson City, we always try to support local coffee shops instead…read moreof the big chains, so we stopped into La Dolce Vita Bakery for breakfast and coffee. The shop itself is adorable, clean, and had a steady flow of customers. The staff was friendly, and the atmosphere was welcoming. I ordered an iced dirty chai latte, which is my go-to whenever I'm trying a new coffee shop because it's a pretty reliable way to compare places. It was good, and exactly what I was hoping for. I also tried the cinnamon roll. It was tasty, but pretty standard. Looking back, I think I'd try one of their other bakery items next time. My friend ordered one of their homemade biscuits. It took quite a while to come out--around 15 to 20 minutes--and several other customers were served before we received it. It honestly felt like the biscuit may have been forgotten, which was a little disappointing. Overall, though, we had a pleasant experience. Nothing was overpriced, the staff was kind, and it's the type of local place I always encourage travelers to support. While there are a couple of other coffee shops in Bryson City I'd probably try before returning, I still think La Dolce Vita Bakery is worth a visit so you can form your own opinion. Every café has busy days, and one experience doesn't define a business. If you're looking for a cozy local spot for coffee and a pastry while exploring downtown Bryson City, it's definitely worth stopping in.

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    The Dillard House Restaurant

    The Dillard House Restaurant

    2.7(620 reviews)
    35.1 mi
    $$
    Casual dining
    Locally sourced ingredients

    The remodel is a success with open views of the mountains. The dining areas are clean and well…read morespaced. The meat and three along with the vegetable only options are welcomed changes to the family style only meal for those desiring smaller portions. In our experience, the food was served hot and was perfectly prepared. We chose white meat chicken and received two large breast that were excellent! The two catfish fillets and four slices of meat loaf were delicious. The vegetables were Lima beans, cabbage casserole, creamed corn, potatoes au gratin, slaw and a spring salad. All were served fresh with two biscuits and two corn muffins. The relish, apple butter and Sogrum-sage butter were delightful. We were blessed to have April for our server, and highly recommend her for your visit. She shared the history of the area and is proud of the changes and history of the Dillard House. Thank you for a great meal. The fried chicken is better than I remembered. Yes, the restaurant is open, and parts of the motel are being remodeled/updated and the new hotel is under construction. Don't let the remodeling deter you from the eating at the restaurant or enjoying your favorite drink from the bar.

    Poor service, poor food quality. Not impressed at all…read more Ambience is nice, very spacious, newly built, restaurant. Friendly staff. Not very attentive at all. Say for 15 minutes before the manager had to obtain a server for our table. After the food was delivered, the server did not provide adequate service. I requested a water refill, which took an additional 15 minutes, because she continually forgot. Food quality wasn't the greatest. They served chicken, which consisted of 2 thighs and 2 drumsticks. Along with friend catfish filets, that had been way over salted. Both were very soggy. I ate half the thigh and quit. Veggies? Only vegetables were Lima beans, everything else considered vegetables, was a casserole. A table full of starches. Over rated and over priced. Sadly disappointed. If you want good southern food, go further south to Thomasville, GA. Go to O'Neals. You can fool some folks, but not someone that knows southern cooking. We won't return.

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    The Dillard House Restaurant
    The Dillard House Restaurant
    The Dillard House Restaurant

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