I typically just get the drip coffee & it's good. Not usually hot enough, but that's ok…read more I really come here because of the ambience. It's the 2nd nicest Coffee Place in Clayton. I'm here for the vibes. Short for vibrations.

Beautiful ambiance that invites you to come and stay awhile. Lots of variety too, from…read morePastries, quiches and all kinds of coffee and tea selections. No cold brew available, which was disappointing. But the do offer iced coffee. Nice surprise to see Cool Beans whole coffee beans for sale from Marietta Square, GA.

The owner is nearly always present, keeping her thumb on her business. Her staff is very friendly…read moreand their service is amazing. If they aren't busy, they will engage in conversation if you get them started! I particularly like the Bulldog, which is a Reuben on steroids! I've been going there for years and is one of my fav "girls day out" places.

The servers are rude and the soup was canned and cold and came out 10 minutes after our sandwiches.read more

If someone had told me I'd find one of the best Cuban sandwiches I've had outside of Florida in…read moreBryson City, North Carolina, I probably wouldn't have believed them--but High Test Deli & Sweet Shop proved me wrong. We stopped in on the recommendation of a local shop owner while we were visiting Bryson City, and I'm so glad we did. Being from the Tampa area, we're pretty picky about Cuban sandwiches. They're a staple back home, so our expectations were high. The owner happened to be there and confidently recommended the Cuban, and it absolutely lived up to the hype. There was a short wait while it was made fresh, but it was well worth it. The sandwich was perfectly balanced, flavorful, and honestly tasted like a little piece of home. We packed it up and enjoyed it before heading out for an afternoon of tubing, and it ended up being one of the highlights of our trip. The shop itself is charming, clean, and has a welcoming atmosphere where you can sit down and enjoy your meal. We didn't try the sweets this time, but they looked delicious and give us another reason to come back. Meeting the owner made the experience even better. He was friendly, welcoming, and clearly takes pride in what he serves. Whether you're a fellow Floridian missing a great Cuban or you've never had one before, do yourself a favor and stop by High Test Deli & Sweet Shop. It's absolutely worth it. This is an easy 5-star recommendation, and we'll be back the next time we're in Bryson City.

We stopped by High Test Deli and had a fantastic experience. Our group tried the Cuban sandwich,…read moreFrench dip, Italian sandwich, chicken nuggets, and pickles, and everything was delicious. The portions were generous, the ingredients tasted fresh, and the prices were surprisingly affordable. The service was great--friendly, attentive, and efficient. The restaurant was clean, the atmosphere was welcoming, and it was a comfortable place to enjoy a meal. It's not always easy to find a place that delivers good food, good service, and good value, but High Test Deli did all three. We would definitely stop by again the next time we're in the area.

Hidden Gem Alert…read more Some places spend millions trying to manufacture "authentic." The Open Door at Alley's Ol' Store apparently skipped that meeting and just kept being authentic. The building looks exactly like what you'd hope to stumble across while wandering the North Georgia mountains. Rustic. Colorful. Cozy. The kind of place that makes you instinctively slow down because you know there's probably something interesting inside. Parking is a bit of a scavenger hunt, but that's part of the adventure. If you're expecting a six-level parking garage with valet service, you've made several wrong turns. The staff immediately made us feel like we'd wandered into Papaw's store and the grandkids were helping out for the afternoon. Two young ladies were running the place, one at the register and one making sandwiches. They weren't reciting a corporate script or trying to upsell me a rewards program. They were just genuinely friendly people who actually seemed happy we stopped in. Imagine that. This isn't a restaurant pretending to be a country store. It is a country store. There's no fancy dining room either. You can eat on the little front porch if it's available, but we grabbed our sandwiches and walked across the street to the riverside park. Honestly, I can't think of many lunches that end with eating beside a mountain river and making a few casts with a fishing rod before heading down the road. That's hard to beat. Now let's talk sandwiches. Three of us ordered the Harvest. Presentation? Maybe a 7 out of 10. Nobody is arranging edible flowers with tweezers back there. It's toasted store-bought bread filled with ingredients that simply belong together. Sometimes food doesn't need to perform gymnastics. It just needs to taste good. And it did. Every bite reminded me that somewhere along the way we've confused "artisan presentation" with "good cooking." The Harvest isn't trying to become internet famous. It's just quietly being delicious. My brother ordered the meatloaf sandwich, and if he wasn't already family, I probably would've stolen half of it. He declared it fantastic with exactly the right amount of condiments. The grandkids inhaled their grilled cheese and ham & cheese without a single negotiation, which every parent knows is basically a Michelin star. One thing that really caught my attention was the steady parade of locals coming in for takeout. That's the kind of review you can't fake. Locals vote with their wallets every day, and this place clearly keeps getting elected. Here's another tip: don't skip the neighboring art gallery. My daughter wandered in and came back smiling. The manager wasn't just selling artwork. She was telling stories. She explained the history of the area, how it shaped the artists, and why certain pieces existed. You could tell she genuinely loved what she was talking about. That's becoming a rare commodity these days. By the time we left, I realized something. The Open Door doesn't have the polish of a big destination restaurant. It doesn't need dramatic plating, twelve-word menu descriptions, or foam strategically placed with tweezers. It has something much harder to create. Character. If you're driving through Lakemont, call ahead if you're in a hurry. If you're not, browse the store, visit the gallery, grab a sandwich, walk across to the river, and stay awhile. Some places feed your stomach. Places like this feed your trip. That's the definition of a hidden gem.

Ambiance is awesome. Love ol south roads and the shops that dot them. Food ok, bread dry like it…read morehad sitting out. Wait was longer than should be for 2 sandwiches. I'll give them another try, maybe it'll be a better experience.

Great place to stop for lunch (or breakfast) and enjoy the Mountain View! Delicious sandwiches,…read morekind staff and even a swing to relax and enjoy your meal.

Super cool sandwich place kinda in the middle of nowhere between Hiawassee and Hayesville. Barely…read moreover the NC line. This place gets busy! There is a good reason for that. Really good sandwich's and wraps with great service. Not fast but great! There is a few picnic tables outside to eat at. Most grab it to go. Many to take on the boat or for a picnic! The wraps I have had have been hot, juicy and super yummy! They come with a bag of Utz chips, a pickle spear, and a cookie. Super cool place to grab some lunch! They do breakfast too. I have not made it for that yet!

Went here on a recommendation. I can see how the sandwiches are liked and this seems to be a great…read morelocal place. My only minor complaint was there were a TON of live flies in the front window and flying around the establishment. A little kid even freaked out about a fly buzzing around her and the employee said, "They just like to come in for the food." Eeek. I the sandwich was fine, a little messy, but fine. I'm not sure I'd go return.

The sandwiches here are great. I got the Ruben on honey oat and it was very good…read more Customers were all very nice too. Some people were chatting with each other after church and came up and spoke with us. Seems like a nice town and a nice place to eat in it.

We popped into this deli for lunch today which I have been wanting to try. The inside is large and…read moreroomie with plenty of seating space. The server came right over to take a drink order and answer some questions we had. They bake their own huge loaves of breads onsite which are available for pre-order take out. We enjoyed very large sandwiches: a classic Rueben and "Cali club" which was turkey, Swiss, bacon, l, T, honey mustard on honey wheat. I opted to tried the pepperoni provolone in place of the wheat bread. Each sandwich comes with a side - we got the pasta salad and blue cheese cole slaw. Everything was super tasty and very large. They also had a selection of desserts which looked good. It was $35 for food and two drinks. I recommend it and will be back!

This place was amazing, they had the best meatball sandwiches and probably more importantly the…read morestaff was just the best. Always super pleasant and did a great job. Unfortunately the location closed when the owner found a better opportunity. I can't blame him, but gosh will I miss the sandwiches!

I've been here numerous times, unfortunately this time they missed the mark. With nothing in their…read morecases and customer service to match it just wasn't the experience we were used to. The two desserts we did manage to get were sub par and we threw the moon pie in the trash! We did get a club sandwich and it was yummy. The coffee shop a few doors down became our go to for sweet treats! Don't have "cakery" in your name and not have cake!

My family and I visited on July 9, 2026. The service was good, and everyone we interacted with was…read morevery friendly. Unfortunately, both my wife and I became very ill after eating here. We ate lunch around 2:00 p.m. I ordered the Grilled Reuben, and my wife ordered the fried bologna sandwich. Less than an hour after our meal, I developed severe diarrhea, and every time I tried to eat afterward, it became worse. My symptoms lasted for several hours, continuing until about 1:00 a.m. My wife also became sick shortly after me, though her illness wasn't quite as severe as mine. The only other meal we had that day was breakfast at around 7:30 a.m. at a different restaurant in another state, several hours before lunch. While I can't say with absolute certainty what caused our illness, the timing of our symptoms makes us strongly suspect it was related to the food we ate here. Because of this experience, we won't be bringing our family back.

Betty's has a little bit of everything. If you need something they probably have it…read more It's a country store that sells most grocery items you would need on the regular such as eggs, dairy, produce, dried goods, ready to eat, snacks and more. They also sell a variety or cigars, local jams, jellys, pickled jarred items, specialty German products like spetzl, a large variety of beer and wine, they have a deli and butcher area with a great selection of fresh meats, they have specialty candies, toffee, coffee, and chocolate. They sell a ton of merchandise tees, hats, some jewelry, sun glasses, lotion, candles and more. They have a restaurant and bar area as well. They have their own lot where you can park for free if you're shopping there all others will be towed. Staff were friendly and inviting. I highly recommend stopping in check them out if you're shopping in the area.

Great store had a lot of stuff. Food, meat, gifts. Just…read moreabout anything you could actually need or think you need. Super friendly staff. Free Parking out front. Cute place. Nice items.

A friendly order at the counter and pick a table experience. Between the patio and the indoor…read moreseating - they have plenty of tables. The patio is really just so nice on a warm afternoon. The menu had great options for everyone. We loved finding several options on their menu that wasn't heavy and greasy. Both wraps were great for a quick lunch. The pasta salad was some of the best I've had! I loved that it wasn't so wet and feta cheese added to keep the dry consistency balanced with the dressing. So good! The kale salad was also sweet and crunchy - also great! We were pleased & would return if in the area again!

The food was amazing and came out faster than I could go wash my hands in the restroom. Lemon bars…read morewere mouthwatering delicious! Darling atmosphere, and I can't wait to go back.