Stopped into The Wakey Monkey in Saluda, NC on a Sunday afternoon and had a really nice lunch…read moreoverall. We ordered the Italian frittata and the chicken salad sandwich. Both were tasty and hit the spot. The chicken salad sandwich was the standout for us--simple, fresh, and really satisfying. The frittata had great flavor, but it was a little on the dry side, so I'd probably pair it with something extra next time or try another option. All in all, a solid place to grab a bite in Saluda, and we'd happily come back--especially for that chicken salad sandwich.

Google Maps doesn't take you to the exact location. It's on a side street. Cute place, friendly…read morestaff great lattes and good selection of pastries.

This sweet little unassuming place has become a staple breakfast treat for us. It's at the head of…read morethe block at Main Street across from Mast General. There may be a line, but it's worth the wait. It's quaint, fairly priced, and has great coffee-hard to find in a breakfast place sometimes-and the food is absolutely delicious. The service is so efficient and timely, but you don't feel rushed. All of the wait staff are super friendly and attentive. This is a family business and you get a sense of that vibe from the moment you get there. If you are looking for a great breakfast restaurant in Hendersonville, this is your game!

We came here for a quick lunch during our day trip in Hendersonville…read more Atmosphere: We sat outside under the shade of some trees and enjoyed the beautiful weather while here. It looked like they had ample seating inside too. Service: Everyone we encountered was super friendly. The place was very clean! Food: They have a wide variety of food options. They have lots of great breakfast and lunch options. They also have an extensive coffee menu. I had their 'Tomato Bisque with Grilled Cheese'. It was delicious! I will definitely come back if we are in the area. They have high chairs for little ones!

Cute and hometown vibes with wonderful tasting meals! Both breakfast and lunch menus have several…read moreoptions. The lavender lemonade is such a wonderful treat on a hot summer day. Friendly staff and owners. Definitely stop in if you're looking for a cozy spot and a delicious meal while strolling downtown.

I arrived around 4pm on a Sunday after a long hike in a group of 8. We were hungry!! The first…read moreplace someone chose ended up being a drive through early. I found this fairly quickly and it was an amazing choice. This place is located downtown and there so happened to be some type of even going on too. Parking was not horrible, as we parked in a lot that was around the corner. We had to order at the register and then someone would bring out the food. I ordered chicken and waffles for my kid and I (we each got an order of it). I got a side of bacon. The waffle was delicious! The chicken could've been seasoned a bit more, and the bacon could've been crispier but it was good. The Prices are GREAT and the staff were friendly. We were all satisfied.

Always a great experience at Cedar Mountain Cafe. The new owners have done a great job of…read moretransitioning and keeping the service and quality great!

Drop what you're doing and go eat here! Fabulous service and wait staff and the food is amazing…read morewith generous portions. Fridays they dress up for theme day and we caught them on pirate day! Catfish sandwich is soooo good!!

We have passed this place for the last 5 years. Its been closed or so full, we didn't stop. Sunday…read moreafter church 9:15am, we had our chance. It was packed upon leaving at 10am, so heads up! First time there, we enter and no one to greet you NOR a sign to seat yourself or wait to be seated. We waited only about 6-7 min for someone to tell us to seat yourself. Passed a couple of dirty tables to sit at the window! Don't worry, there are windows views at every single table. There is also bar seating as well. There is a certain charm about a 50's diner chrome everywhere, black and white checkered floor. As we look at the HUGE menu, we watch the HUGE plates of food pass. So, plan on sharing or taking some home. Tables were clean and waitress was friendly enough. Chicken Fried steak, white gravy, eggs over easy, grits and English muffin were all absolutely spectacular! The steak was super tender and crispy! The gravy wasn't over or underseasoned, I added nothing! The entire plate was gone, literally not a crumb onnthe plate left over. The Philly Skillet was also pretty great! Absolutely huge and we took more than half home to have for 2 meals at home. The postoes/fries were super crispy. The onions, peppers and mushrooms were all seasoned very well and nothing was added at all. Would have liked more meat to the ratio of veggies but with all of the veggies and eggs over easy, it worked well. No beef was brought home because there wasn't a lot on the plate. We kept seeing the biscuits pass and we just had to order one. Brought most of it home but just had to taste it. It was huge. Light and fluffy, not heavy or overdone. Would have went well with the white gravy- note for future visits. Overall 5/5! Would go back. Would like to see t he place get a deep cleaning and paint touch ups and maybe required for the wait staff to have their hair up or fixed. Several looked like they just rolled out of bed and slept with their animals. Will have to go for lunch! Bring your neighbor. Locals/regulars meeting for coffee and visits was nice to see. Not overpriced.

Waited 45 minutes plus after ordering for the worst breakfast ever. Both the omelet and grits…read morelooked totally unappealing and were tasteless. Granted, it was a busy Sunday morning, but more effort could have been spent by both the cooks and the wait staff to assure that the food prepared and served was restaurant quality and acceptable to the customer.

We went for the live music and pizza nights and had an amazing experience!!! If you're looking for…read morea place with good internet and to do work, this is not it. If you're looking for a place to make new friends that will last a lifetime and hear mountain music the way it used to be, this is it!!! The whole place has a slight eclectic feel, but somehow homey and comfortable as well. The people are artsy and friendly. Everyone seems to know each other, and how to have a good time. We got the Farmhouse pizza, and it was amazing! Highly recommend! Everything seems to be locally grown and sourced. We picked a bottle of wine to split as well, and settled in for a great night

Enjoyed a delicious lunch on Sunday. My Greek Salad was excellent, especially the whipped feta…read moredressing. My husband devoured his mojo pork bowl and the roll that came with my salad. Everything was excellent- no packages were opened in preparing this food. The chocolate chip cookie was also delicious. What a GEM!

Great historic lunch spot with a nice selection of tried and true recipes. Friendly staff and…read moreattentive to our lunch needs. Classic historic grill setting, nice atmosphere and relaxing.

We found ourselves in Saluda, NC exploring some their historical landmarks and businesses and…read moredecided to stop in at Ward's Grill hoping they were still serving breakfast, fortunately for us it wasn't past the 10:30 AM cutoff and the grill hadn't transitioned over to lunch yet. I absolutely love these small town restaurants and couldn't wait to see what unique local favorites were on the menu - they certainly have all the traditional breakfast offerings along with Coca-Cola products, fresh coffee and plenty of sweet tea. The biscuits and gravy caught my eye as I scanned the laminated menu and after our drinks arrived it was decision time and I hadn't fully committed so our wonderful server gave us an additional few minutes. Okay there's no better way to experience the local flavor than ordering the homemade fare - 1/2 order of the homemade biscuits and gravy with a side of "Charlie's Spicy Sage Sausage" and a giant pancake with a side of crispy bacon. When my plate arrived I immediately knew I made the right choice, the light biscuit was fluffy with a crunchy bottom smothered in a delicious sausage gravy and the sage sausage was to die for it was definitely spicy but the hand formed patties is like nothing I've experienced before. Whoever the hell Charlie is he should be extremely proud of his creation it's exceptional and of very high quality. The pancake was perfectly executed as well and one pancake is a large portion so if you order more than one you better be extremely hungry - it light and fluffy and stands tall on the plate, add lots of syrup and real butter and it's something worth bragging about. The staff here are happy people and it shows they take pride in what they do, besides the food being absolutely delicious it's very reasonably priced. This little diner like atmosphere is beautiful and I feel lucky to have found it, it certainly could be a destination...

We came for lunch with a big party (27 people). We were seated right away. The place was packed…read more(beyond our party), and all the staff were calm, friendly, and courteous. We ordered the Greek sampler and a lamp gyro. Wow, our meals were outstanding! We both had water as our drinks and the bill came to $29.44. Considering the portion sizes (we took home to go boxes full of food), it was worth it. After lunch we took a ride around town and saw the white squirrels. We will definitely come back round Brevard Diner again.

When you live here you take these places for granted. When you live far away in a bigger city it's…read morea treat to find them. It's not old school to them , it's how they eat. Loved it hot turkey sandwich smothered in mashed potato and gravy. Wow. So welcome in my belly. I'll be thru there again and I will most likely be here again. Friendly , reasonable and real good cooking