This is one of our go to places for Saturday morning coffee. The best dirty chai latte!! Love the…read morepeople and the outdoor seating. Dogs are welcome and loved too. The service is always fast and friendly.

First off, historic downtown Dahlonega is very charming. Picnic Cafe has prime real estate on the…read moresquare alongside the other shops, restaurants, nearby park, farmers market, etc. We were in town for a wedding so everyone met up at this location for breakfast. Something about the Picnic Cafe name made me think the food would be a little more homemade, cute in presentation, etc. but that wasn't quite the case. Our food was served on styrofoam, the coffee drinks were a-okay (from a machine) and the jelly was served in packets (I'm not sure why but I really pictured sweet local jams or something that would tie back to the name and feel of the business). The bakery case offered croissants, cookies, etc. I didn't try any of those for myself so I can't speak to them. They offer a handful of small tables both inside and on the front patio overlooking the square.  The service was great - I'd be remiss if I didn't mention that here.

Excellent chocolate in Dahlonega. Too many choices. Top quality. We didn't get the advertised free…read moresample which would have been nice. Cute little shop right on the main square.

I visited this small town with my friends and found it interesting to visit this family-owned…read morechocolate factory. The chocolate was good. I bought a piece of dark chocolate pretzel and a bag of chocolate raisins. Everything was fresh and delicious. It was a bit sweet at first, but after a few pieces, it was just right. The service was fast, and the line moved quickly. Overall, it's a cute chocolate shop. There were many tourists and visitors there when we went.

There are three - count 'em three - chocolate shops on the downtown square in Dahlonega. Somehow,…read morethey're not interchangeable, and Kilwin's takes the cake (or candy apple?) for Best in Show. They offer free samples of their fudge flavors. For me, the first sample (lemon) had me hooked with its delicious sweet Meyer flavor. They also have a lemon meringue ice cream, which sounds divine, but I didn't go for ice cream in addition to fudge. Maybe I'll try that next time! My wife is a candy apple adficianado, and reports that their apple pie and white chocolate apple is to die for. What really pushed this review over the top was the beyond friendly employee who was happy to answer questions and helped a pregnant woman who was feeling a little faint in the sun by bringing her some ice water. Good folks and good products!

The staff were super friendly, and we enjoyed talking with them. I wanted a chocolate covered…read morewaffle cone, but they were out of them. Instead, I got a bowl with chocolate on my ice cream. (Next time, I will ask for the chocolate in first). I'm never disappointed in Kilwins, whether it is their products, the appearance of their store, or their staff, it is a pleasant experience.

We walked by the window of The Fudge Factory and it looked too good to pass by without us giving it…read morea try. We walked in and were greeted by Emily and Rebekah that set the tone for a great confectionery experience. The selections were amazing and we later the majority of those delicious treats are made in house. I tried a sample of a chocolate, vanilla and peanut butter fudge that was delicious. We bought some goodies for the ride including milk chocolate pecan turtles, white chocolate turtles, milk chocolate covered cookie and cheese straws. The ambiance was pure hospitality at its finest. We will be back.

I do like how the truffles were a hard shell and then soft inside event though I expected it to be…read moreall soft. The coconut and raspberry tastes like the flavor but the tiramisu did not. Was just ok overall.

You can find Wolf Mountain Vineyards at 180 Wolf Mountain Trl Dahlonega, GA 30533. This was about…read more10-15 minutes from campus (downtown Dahlonega) I attended a wedding of my friends Katherine and Chris at the winery - honestly I didn't taste any of the wine (yes I know, bad) but enjoyed myself. The venue is pretty spectacular with great views of the surrounding hills and valleys along with the vineyards as the hang of the side of the mountain. There were two aspects that pushed my opinion down a bit, neither are really the fault of the venue or business so I've stayed with the 5-stars. The wedding was held in an outdoor pavilion with great views, but during the first week of August quite hot. There are ceiling fans but they didn't help too much - I was sweltering in my jacket and tie by the time the ceremony ended (just be aware if you book something here during the hot season). The second, there are a lot of stairs as you are on the side of a mountain. If you have a hard time traversing a lot of stairs, there are other means of getting around so once again be aware. The main "hall" has windows with fantastic views. I thought the food was exceptional and wish I had taken more photos, but there were a lot of poor lighting (I was seated next to the dance area). My apologies for the missing check in and the lack of photos but I didn't want to be obnoxious at a wedding. Overall I love the rustic charm of this place and plan to return and more fully explore the wine offerings. I thought the service was exceptional with very accommodating staff, especially the bartenders.

Came here on a Sunday for a day trip from the city; it's about 1.5 hours from Decatur. Upon…read morearrival, parking may seem limited at first, but there's actually plenty available. We parked at the bottom of the venue and had to climb the stairs to the top. If you're lucky, you might catch a ride in the golf cart, but if you're seated in the back, hold on tight because it's a steep ride! We came for the Sunday brunch buffet, which features a different theme each month and never disappoints. If brunch isn't your thing, you can enjoy a wine tasting in the tasting room located below the main dining area. If you're there for brunch, you're also allowed to go back and forth between the tasting room and dining room during your allotted table time. I definitely recommend visiting any time of year; the views alone are worth the trip!

I cannot say enough good things about Waffle's - the food was amazing, the staff was friendly and…read morecompetent, overall a delightful experience! They even accommodated the vegan in our group with delicious options! Bring a group for a tea party!

This is an unique experience and hell of a spread. I was introduced to an array of truly British…read morefood items and flavors. There are even an assortment of British hats that one can wear to up their game. Our party of 4 were the last guests seated at 1:30 on Sunday. We were nicely greeted and directed to our table. A family of 4 (with two children ages 6 to 9) were finishing up across from us. What a great place to bring children when they are well behaved and ready for this type of food service. Two members of our party helped guide us through the tea and food offerings. They mentioned that in the past the roast beef sandwichs were delicious. However, not on the offerings we received. There were plenty of items to choose from however. The curry chicken salad and cucumber cream sandwiches were my favorite. The teas were both caffeinated and decaf. Fresh tea is delivered upon request or if the brewed leaves sat too long. The hi tea was finished with a tasty cup of ice cream from a 15th century recipe. It was different and outstanding. Leftovers can be boxed and taken. Sandwiches should be kept cold however for food safety. When we left our party headed over to the sister store to purchase some tea and accessories.

The best ice cream place and a fabulous Reuben sandwich! This is the one place everyone should try…read more The classic soda shop atmosphere and the great service always make it a priority stop in the summer

From the minute we walked in the door we felt welcomed. All three employees greeted us as we…read moreentered, even though the place was packed. There wasn't a lot of room inside to sit and eat, but it didn't feel crowded. We ordered a club sandwich with pasta salad to share for quick light lunch, based on Mary's recommendation. (She was the sweetest, most helpful person I've ever met. What a gem) Wow! There was nothing light about it. We enjoyed the deliciousness of the sandwich, and were quite full. Too full for ice cream, as a matter of fact! This is a definite must stop when in Dahlonega!

I don't know where to start...it's been hours after my visit and I'm still traumatized. If you like…read morehorror films, you might want to take a stroll through this gem of a disaster. It will not disappoint if you can get through the front door, which is cluttered like a hoarders house. Once we walk through the tiny path between all the "antique gems", a deep awakening in our spirits happened. A spine, chilling moment. Something you would see on 60 minutes episode before a person was kidnapped. Suddenly a man from the back yelled out " you want a shot or a hot chocolate?". With fear and trepidation, we said no and he asked us if he scared us... we said "yes". We knew we had to get out of there fast. As we were trying to "escape", I saw a cat and tried to soften the awkwardness and talk to an older lady about the cat. Just as I did that, the older lady started yelling out. "They're not gonna buy anything, Jack! Why are they here if they don't wanna buy anything? They don't like our store? They should leave!!" He agreed and so did we! This has been the weirdest shopping experience of my life.

This would be a zero if it could be. It's so cute from the outside but I saw a cat and had to say…read morehello: the cat ran into the store like a scene from Hansel and Gretal I followed for crumbs of cat love. He lead me straight to the wicked witch who stopped me and my iced coffee at the door. She blocked me from Going in and told her I was insulting her by bringing a coffee in. I was shocked all I saw was Christmas ornaments. I actually thought she was joking and laughed and she said unless you buy you can't come in. I stood shocked she scoured staring my soul down. We turned around and my fiancé said well that's why you have no business. Weirdest experience

Great place, will be returning soon. Service was great, waiters came by our table often. Food was…read morehot and fresh. I ordered the 10pc wings with fries both were amazing. The 10/10 place will be coming back.

If you want the best burger ever you need look no further than Rooster's Dahlonega. From the first…read morebite to the last, it is a gastronomic delight of epic proportions! The everyday ordinary burger, you will never want to go near again. The matching french fries to go with it were also over-the-top incredible! My daughter enjoyed her meal of chicken sandwich, my brother had the chef salad with the honey mustard, over the top amazing! If you're hungry, this is the place to go, if you pass it and miss it, that's on you!