I stumbled upon this joint on my way back east towards Charlotte. The food was delicious and the…read moreservice was great. Many healthy options and the price was right. Some color or murals on the walls, some warm lighting, and some music would really live enough the experience a lot.

The food is amazing. Fresh, healthy and great portions. The menu is vast with additional…read morespecials offered at the counter. We had the harvest bowl with grilled chicken and the hearty breakfast bowl with sausage. Both were incredible. The ambiance is a little stark, but this will get better as time goes by. Very clean, very courteous...great experience.....I hope they open the same place in Pittsboro!

It was our last night in town and my daughter was in search of a BBQ place where we could enjoy…read moresome great NC BBQ before we headed home. Smoke A 'Lil Smoke came up on my radar, and I am SO thankful we decided to stop in! The waitress who greeted us was over the top friendly and welcoming - my granddaughter took to her immediately, which is rare for her - and she had a wonderful time running and playing while we waited for our food. And the food?!! Ah-MAZ-ing! I wasn't familiar with some of the sauces, so she made a point to give us some of all that they carry - and wow, just WOW! The barbeque was moist and tender, and the cole slaw was equally fabulous - not to sweet, but just enough to be the perfect offset for the barbeque (particularly when using the spicy - it was beyond perfect!) Can't wait to visit again next year! 10/10!

Service was fine, that's the only reason this gets 2 stars instead of 1. Food arrived quickly,…read morehowever the actual quality of the food was very poor. Pulled pork and brisket both tasted like what you'd get frozen from Costco and warmed up, like food service grade prepackaged stuff, not something fresh off the smoker. We were the only customers during the lunch hour. Prices were quite high considering the low quality. Definitely wouldn't go back and disappointed that we went.

This is one place you have to come to if you are in Marion. It is a gourmet diner... It has so many…read moreoptions. The Reuben sandwich is great. The burgers are fantastic. Everything is homemade here. Everything. And you must save room for desserts because the banana cake is literally out of this world. Be sure to talk to Barbara if you're there she's the owner and she is delightful.... My new favorite in the mountains.

I had high hopes for this adorable local restaurant, and they were nicely met by the hosting staff,…read moreall of whom hustle hard. The place was packed on this Monday lunch time and we had a 20 minute wait before we were seated. Understandable because it's great stuff. A cheeseburger for me and the quiche of the day for Mrs. K. My burger was cooked properly and presented well with a side of very creamy cole slaw. Delicious. The quiche was delicious and the cucumber salad with it was both tart and sweet. Perfection. Of course, cheesecake for dessert. Mrs. K. got to enjoy mine as I'm going a low carb so I got to watch her enjoy the Crème brûlée slice now and the New York went into a box for later. It didn't survive the day, getting eaten at home a few hours later. Service was busy and friendly. My only complaint is that the sweet tea was very weak. Sweet enough just not "tea" enough. A very minor problem. [Round number 24200 overall - 639 of 2025 - 4127 in North Carolina]

Came inside to place an order to go. Lady who took our order was very nice & helpful. We ordered…read morethree French fries, one double cheeseburger, two regular cheeseburgers and two fried chicken sandwiches. I realize this was a larger order but we waited far too long for the food to come out. I checked to see if we had what we ordered and left. Unfortunately after getting home and giving food to the family, the chicken sandwiches were just plain sad. So overcooked it was half chicken jerky. The breading just flaked off & it was so very thin. I paid way too much for sad chicken that couldn't be eaten. Hamburgers were okay but honestly needed more seasoning but they were not overdone. On the up side, the tomatoes on the sandwich's were beautiful and sliced thick. Never Again

Wow, livermush sandwich half grape jelly, and half mustard, and slaw…read more I was told some people like it with grape jelly, and some people like it with mustard, and slaw, so when I ordered it I asked for one half, grape jelly, and one half with mustard, and slaw. What I got was a sandwich with mustard, and slaw, on one piece of bread, and grape jelly on the other piece of bread, I really could not compare it...

We came here for a nice brew and a snack after a hike in the area. Here is what I thought…read more Hillman Beer has a large free parking lot behind the building. At the brewery, you order at the bar and pick your own seat. They have an ample beer and food selection. They also have a small selection of non-alcoholic beverages. They are dog friendly. Hillman brewery has tons of seating and has a lovely outdoor patio along the creek that runs next to the brewery. I had their kombucha and my husband had their beer. We both enjoyed our drinks. We shared their 'Soft Pretzel' appetizer with mustard and it was delicious! This is such a great place to come out and hang with friends and family!

We stopped in here after a day of hiking and shopping and a crisp, cold beverage sounded heavenly…read more These are some of the friendliest bartenders I've ever encountered. We were greeted by every single one with a smile and happy energy, despite how busy the place was. There are so many times when you sit at a bar unnoticed and patiently wait for someone to look your way, but this was the opposite of that. Our drinks were ice cold and served super fast. We didn't try any food, but they do have a small menu of bar bites that sounded really good. My cider was crisp, and not too sweet. It seemed to be "the spot", because there were lots of people but we didn't have any trouble finding seating. Lots of people had their dogs with them, which is always a plus!! Overall a really nice vibe here!

We stopped here on our way to Tennessee and we will definitely make it a must stop every time we're…read morethrough there! Everyone was so friendly and welcoming. Food was absolutely delicious! Collards on point and brisket was mouth watering! BBQ is not eastern NC, but was good and they did have vinegar seasoning to offer.

Brisket- 10/10. My husband had it and shared a few bits with me- fantastically tender and…read moreflavorful. The portion was generous and the whole piece from the crispy fat part to the smoke ring bottom was melt-in-your-mouth delicious. Red slaw, collard greens and fried okra were our sides: excellent and definitely home made. Simple and satisfying flavor. Buffalo chicken wrap: recommended to me by the waitress, hit the spot! I was in the mood for something not so heavy and I was flat to see a variety of meals on the menu. Home made chicken tenders with a buffalo sauce that wasn't just Texas Pete or Franks red hot- the buffalo sauce also tasted home made.

Absolutely outstanding BBQ spot! The food is incredible across the board -- everything is full of…read moreflavor and cooked perfectly. The staff is top tier from the owner all the way down, and you can tell they truly care about the customer experience. The restaurant itself is very clean with a great atmosphere that makes you want to stay and enjoy your meal. Easily a 5-star experience and definitely a place we'll keep coming back to!

Really good que with large helpings a must try - corn spears! Don't miss this in Marion.read more

Great food! Great environment, really glad to have a restaurant like this in Marion. It's a go-to…read morespot for our family.

Check your receipts. They're charging dramatically more than the menu prices without you…read morerealizing!! Pet peeve of mine and I'm seeing it more and more. How many folks just pay without looking? This isn't an oversight, it seems intentional. Jalapeño Margarita: Menu says $10.50, charged $13.50 (wow!). Old Fashioned: Menu said $9, charged $9.50. I think the meal prices were wrong too, but they already took the food menu. I still had the drink menu to take this photo from. Buyer beware!

So good! Ate our burgers too fast for a pic but they were huge, thick patties. Onion rings are…read morefantastic and huge servings. Order at the window and wait for your number outside or in your car.

McDowell County staple. Great burgers, hot dogs, hushpuppies, fried pickles, and more. Great…read moreprices. The wait time can get long because they get fairly busy but it's worth the wait.

Great coffee shop with excellent brews, excellent staff, and fresh roasted coffee for sale. The…read morelocals are also very friendly. There is ample room to gather & also a few outdoor seats.

Great coffee, great service & my default when in the area…read more The servers went out of the way to complete my order several times.