Stopped at Barking Coyote Kitchen as I was visiting Elkin. I was pleasantly surprised to see…read morethey've added indoor seating and tables plus a few more outside on the deck. These additions make the Barking Coyote more of a destination to eat at instead of just a "grab and go" place. Both inside and outside seating seemed to provide a serene setting . Their chicken salad, sold in two sizes, is excellent and was the main reason I stopped by. They have a rotating weekly menu of artisan sandwiches which can be found on their FB page.

Lovely sandwich shop just off Main St in Elkin. The menu is…read moresmall but creative and to the point. I greatly enjoyed my Chicken Salad Sandwich and the wife loved her Ham and Swiss. They also give every sandwich a dill pickle. Nice touch My only recommendation, offer a water station with washable cups. Nothing crazy, just a stand with a water jug, filled with ice water and a stack of cups:) Enjoyed the back patio with umbrellas and a big shade tree.

Right when I walked in I was greeted by Kaley, she was so nice and attentive. The restaurant is…read moreclean and styled similar to the Yadkin Valley vibe! Food is awesome, absolutely fresh and flavorful!

Ordered dinner to go. With a side of hot wings. The pulled pork was good. The sides were horrid…read more The french fries or freezer burned. The mac & cheese was very old. I couldn't eat any of them. And then that hot wings were also so freezer burned so badly that they were in edible. I took one bite of it and I thought I was gonna be ill. They should get rid of their freezer and just cook things they can make fresh if that's just a few things that's OK.

We were staying overnight at the local Best Western. Next door was a Cracker Barrel, but with…read morerecent developments we refused to go to Cracker Barrel. We found a local place called Breakfastime. Really cute place that is family friendly and seems to be very popular. Full menu and servings are large. My son got pancakes, my wife got a two egg breakfast and I got blueberry French toast. The staff is extremely friendly. The lady we had went way above the call of duty in service and was so friendly with southern charm. Give this place a try, if there is a line don't worry it is worth the wait.

Great local type place. We stop every time we traveling through. Easy transition to a third egg…read more- just a comfortable place with great food.

I've been going to Speedy Chef since I was a little girl. My parents would take our family to eat…read moredinner here if we ventured over to Elkin for anything. It's got the same vibe it's had for the last 30 years. Plenty of seating in their two dining rooms, with both booths and tables available. They have dinner plates, quick lunch foods, scrumptious desserts, and ice cream! The owner is always around joking and chatting with everyone and offers free ice cream for the kiddos, which we greatly appreciate! I love to stop in, even if only for ice cream. They have a great Hot Fudge Cake. There are video games in the one dining room so something for kids to do if you're willing to give them a dollar or two to blow while you wait. There is one comical thing about this place, though. The women's bathroom. It's clean and all, but if you know, you know. It cracks me up every time I go in there.

The service was friendly, the food was good, and the environment was clean and peaceful. Everything…read moreis à la carte so it can add up quick for multiple people, but it was yummy!

Matty's continues to be a great little cafe for a quick lunch with sweet waitstaff and extremely…read morereasonable prices. They offer basic down-home cooking with a wide selection of food options. They are generally pretty packed around lunchtime with regular locals who all seem to know each other. Nothing pretentious or fancy about the ambiance in this quaint little establishment. When we are in Elkin and just want to get a quick bite, this is one of our go to places.

2014 January 28, 16:30; Elkin NC…read more Parking - 3 private lot Location - 3 right along Bridge St Decor/Ambiance - 2 a long established place Customer Service - 4 quick to be seated and took order quickly. Pricing - 4 reasonable pricing and good value Food Flavor - Presentation - 2 simple. Product Variety - 3 limited, but reasonable Restrooms - 3 unique Cleanliness- 4 very clean dinning room Seating- 3 busy but still adequate seating Time To Order - 5 server was quick to our table Time To Food Arrival - 5 very quick response This is what my father used to refer to as "a hole in the wall" It used to be a 50s gas station that has been remodeled in a local restaurant. It appears to be a local favorite with the number of locals that seem to frequent the place. In my inquires i found that this is a cafe that has weathered the times. The kind of place you might see as you passed through these small towns in the 60's. It has the old charm with quite friendly people. It is a place of a long gone era that has survived into modern times by being what they do best. A local favorite for people looking for a simple place to eat tasty food.

Had the BLT so good great fries, people so nice like a down home place. Super reasonable and the…read morefood so great. Inside is a typical dive diner. Love it

On 2/23/25 My wife and I went to Terry's for lunch. No heat and the waitress were wearimg coats. We…read moredidn't finish our food because of the cold. People were eating fast to get outside in the heat, some customers went somewhere else.

We wanted to try a new place for lunch today and the Reeves Cafe is only open for lunch on…read moreSaturday. It's wonderful to see how this historic landmark building in downtown Elkin has been so beautifully preserved. The lobby of the old theater is the location of the cafe. You place your order at the bar and it's delivered to your table once it's ready. The lady working at the bar was very nice and helpful. Although the cafe was pretty busy we didn't have to wait long for our order to arrive. They offer a nice selection of sandwiches and sides. The soup of the day was pepperoni pizza soup...didn't give that one a try but it sounded intriguing. The bread used to make the sandwiches was better than most restaurants and the quality of the food was excellent. They have regular events with live performances each week inside the theater. More information can be found on their website.

Update: the cafe has closed in 2025. The bar and the music venue are still tops! There are a few…read moresnack and sweet treat items available.

Small town charm meets big city cuisine, in a rustic, vintage building. Service was outstanding,…read moreas were the drinks and food. The hardest part was choosing a drink from the aptly named, southern inspired menu. Should I have the Hell in a Handbasket, Mama's Switch, or a That'll do Pig? You can't go wrong. Sized were much larger than expected and priced far below similar type restaurants we have patronized in larger towns. For dinner, I had the filet, medium rare, and it was perfectly seasoned and cooked. That shouldn't make a restaurant stand out, but based on recent experiences, it was a delight. Dessert was a hot bread pudding accompanied by vanilla ice cream. Superb. Stop by this gem of a place if you are in the area. Lots of cute shops nearby, too.

2026 June 17, 18:03; Elkin NC…read more Parking - 2 Downtown street parking is hit and miss. Location - 4 Prime location for walking downtown Decor/Ambiance - 3 rustic Customer Service - 4 much improved Pricing - 2 / 3 based on surrounding it is pricey, especially in this economy. However, the food is very good. Food Flavor - Presentation - Product Variety - 2 few selections. However, the selections seem targeted to offer a spectrum of flavors. Restrooms - Cleanliness- 4 very clean and orderly Seating- 3 limited,, but may be adequate depending on the evening. Time To Order - 4 quick to take our orders Time To Food Arrival - 3 average Conceal Carry Allowed - no signage This is a return for us. Time to see what has improved and if there are any areas that have slipped. The service has improved and I found it to be very pleasant and professional. The food flavors are still well prepared and Amazing!