My husband was driving through this area and picked up some food from here. Their potato salad was…read moresome of the best I have had at a restaurant. Also, great broccoli soup I got a cheese sandwich and they did not skimp. Next time we take a weekend trip I want to go to this area just so I can try more things here.

Came up to visit one of my kiddos who moved up here this year to get away from the city. Her first…read morechoice for us was Market 50 and this place was fantastic!! A deli ,a shop , very local and a bit on the honor system where you get a bag and write down what you want on a sandwich to eat ,pick a drink and sit and enjoy. So 6 of us came in, found a table, got our orders into the box and waited for our names to be called. Only took five minutes or so, and each one of our orders was called and you go up and pick it up and head back to the table. Maybe pick up some cake , or anything else you desire but I got a turkey Panini with everything on it and it was super !!! a side of potato salad, and some chips for some reason and I was stuffed. The kids ate well., and we even bought some lasagnas and a chicken casserole to take home for my daughter to eat with her family tonight and tomorrow so she didn't have to cook. This place was packed today the day before Christmas Christmas Eve., everyone looked happy, the staff was very pleasant and very efficient , and the shelves were lined with candies and chips or spices. I actually didn't have time to look at all the options, but what a great market and place to enjoy with the kids and family.. We were able to get the kids fed, cleaned up their mess and checked out with tons to go. They go to place. I hear in town and it was fantastic. Highly recommend.!!!

Some of the best pizza in the south. Food is always quick,…read moreand fresh. A staple for me!

This place is a hidden gem. Cheers from Nashville, TN. Authentic Nonna inspired food! Cozy…read moreatmosphere, friendly staff!

Wonderful location for dining all fresco. Limited menu and quantities can be limited. Great place…read moreto enjoy a quality sandwich.

Nice little off-street cafe with mostly outdoor seating in a courtyard shared with another…read morerestaurant. You order inside and they bring to your table. We tried The Basic Chick - a good chicken salad mix on croissant. It was premade and in the cooler so the croissant was ice-box cold. Raw & Flawless - a hot pressed veggie sandwich in pita bread. It was heated and chock full of hummus, cucumber, onions, mushrooms, banana peppers and a tasty sauce. Worth a repeat performance on this one!!! Closed on Sunday's. Went back on a Saturday to find it closed - sign on door said closed for a catering event. So maybe check ahead before you go.

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.

We stopped in with our grandkids to get desserts after picnicking at the park across the road. I…read morehave a small service dog for a serious medical condition. My daughter was carrying her due to my grabbing some meds out of the car & she was told to leave - dogs not allowed. I stepped in and explained she was a service dog. The woman behind the register needs some training on how to handle service dogs because her response was embarrassing and uncalled for. She rolled her eyes and nodded her head and said "ohhhhkayyyyyy" and walked back behind the counter. We left without patronizing this establishment. Please read up on ADA guidelines for service animals so that this is not repeated for future customers.

The service at this Iva Subway is terrible. If you go inside to order they get huffy and puffy and…read moreroll their eyes and if you go thru the drive thru you will sit there forever waiting to order because they will not acknowledge you there and you will eventually have to just drive up to the window for them to look at you like you've got a penis growing on your forehead. I don't recommend this Subway!!!

Use the Subway app. I live 2 blocks from this Subway. I used the app to place & pay for my order…read more Went straight there & it was ready with a free cookie.

I was surprised at all the things this store had! We grabbed sandwiches from them two nights and…read morethey were very good! We also bought groceries, beer, soap, fire starters, marshmallow sticks, water and a few other necessities. One evening we sat out back for live music and drinks! Everyone was friendly and helpful. Betty's is an all in one stop shop!

Great atmosphere! We ordered food at the bar by filling out a slip of paper with our choice and…read moreoptions. I ordered the bratwurst sandwich and it came with a bag of chips. I also ordered the potato salad. It was a little sweet for me. The beer selection was full of great German options.

Great portions, prices, and service at this local spot for those traveling through to get to the…read moreSmoky Mountains. Hubby's Chicken Philly was made well with extra crispy tots. The kids meal comes with a side so my daughters enjoyed their grilled cheese. The sausage was cooked perfectly with no chewy/hard pieces. The pecan pancakes were huge, I could only finish 1 of 3. They were loaded with pecans. The coconut cake slice was delicious and a perfect way to end the meal. So glad we stopped in.

This place is amazing! Great prices and great food. Wonderful people. Glad we stopped in.read more

Food is excellent. Like eating at Grandma's house. Staff is friendly, dining room is cute and…read morequant, and the food is as comforting as southern food gets.

Worth the drive through picturesque countryside to get to Bowman and this restaurant that serves…read morebreakfast, lunch and dinner. True southern cooking with great seasoned green beans, onion rings and okra, among other sides. We had burgers and pork chops, both really good and meals include a drink, too. We were happy to have found this place and will return.

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.

I have to say when I walked into this place I thought we were going to have a bad experience but it…read morewasn't. Everything was great. The food was delicious. The bartender was very helpful and on the spot I would come back again. It was that good

This place has amazing food, burgers wings and sweet potato fries are the bomb. I had boneless Thai…read moresweet chili bec it's my favorite. Hubby had the Dug out wings which is their special sauce. Atmosphere is super friendly. All around a great place to check out. Wings are 1/2 price on Thursday's!