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    Lucy in the Rye

    4.6 (131 reviews)
    Closed 7:45 am - 2:00 pm

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    LUCY IN THE RYE ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Dogs allowed
    Outdoor seating
    Good for kids

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    2 egg & sausage link breakfast combo w toast & potatoes
    Kendall G.

    The interior is nicely decorated and very spacious. There is also outdoor seating with a nice view of downtown Sylva. The waiters are all very friendly and efficient. The food was pretty good! Decent price for what you get. Prices range around $12.99-$20 per person before tax/drinks

    Chicken gravy and bacon with oven roasted potatoes and biscuit on the side
    Katelyn T.

    Amazing chicken with gravy. Great vibe with fun servers. Good place to go with family and friends

    Ham and bacon sandwich with home style potatoes.
    Ed H.

    Stopped in for Brunch on a Monday. Friendly greeting as we arrived and were promptly seated. Our waiter was polite and took our orders. We had the Belgium waffle and a ham and bacon sandwich. We we pleased with the meal and the atmosphere was quaint and pleasant. This is our second time here and would recommend it to anyone.

    Pat M.

    Phenomenal brunch spot if you're passing through or just camped out here for the weekend. Our server was friendly and accommodated us quickly even though the restaurant was very busy. The restaurant itself is pretty rustic and a classic small town experience. The Fried Chicken Sandwich was the star of the show... the breast was portioned perfectly and topped with a jalapeño cheddar spread & delicious pickles. Adding this to my "must stops" through the mountains!

    Ashley T.

    Still absolutely delicious and everyone in town seems to know it because it can get busy. Be prepared to wait just a bit at peak times but I think it's worth the wait!

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    Kelly D.

    As many times as we have been to Sylva, it jas taken us until now to check out this town staple and so glad we finally did! They have plenty of seating inside and a small patio area as well for outdoor dining. We were greeted and seated quickly. We placed our order, and food was brought quickly. Our waitress, Brooke, was attentive and checked in often to see if we needed anything. Relaxed atmosphere featuring an extensive menu and really good food, so be sure to check them out

    Belgium Waffle
    Briana S.

    Great breakfast spot in Sylva. I got the huevos rancheros and it was delicious! My husband got the biscuits and gravy and a waffle. He loved the biscuits and gravy. Service was great and timely. The space can echo a bit so it can kinda get loud in there, but it's honestly because of other people's volume-nothing on them! Would come back!

    Panko BLT.
    Jon H.

    This was our first time exploring the area, we decided to stop in for brunch, the food and service was excellent. I highly recommend the Panko BLT or the Ruben.

    Shannon M.

    A very tasty brunch in downtown Sylva. I had the biscuit flight, which the menu said came with 2 biscuits but arrived with three on the plate, and who am I to complain? The three jams -- bacon, poblano, and strawberry -- were all delicious, and combining the bacon and poblano actually improved the two. I also got a side of cheese grits, which was improved tableside with salt and pepper. My boyfriend got the smothered fried chicken, his dad got the sausage burrito (he commented that he'd never had a burrito with gravy on it), and his mom got the classic breakfast, and we all enjoyed. Our server was friendly but our table was a bit far from where others were sitting and it was occasionally difficult to get his attention for drink refills. Still, a good place to remember for breakfast or brunch.

    Eggs and sausage with cheese grits and gravy. The biscuit was extra but completely worth it.
    Chris S.

    Located along W. Main, there is plenty of angled parking along the street. We were lucky and found a space right in front. I didn't notice any handicapped spaces nearby but that's not the restaurant's fault. We had a small step up the curb and a short walk to the entrance. We came in through the nice outdoor seating area. The hostess station is to the right. It would be right in front if you came in the other front door. We were greeted immediately and seated right away. Our server took the drink order and then came back with the drinks quickly to take the food order. The food came out in about five minutes. The eggs with sausage were excellent. The eggs were cooked as ordered and the sausage was locally sourced and very flavorful. I selected the cheese grits and gravy as sides and added a biscuit. This was a wonderful choice. The cheese grits were cheesy throughout as well as the cheese layered on top. The gravy was outstanding. Just dipping fork tines into the bowl produced an explosion of flavor with a distinct sausage flavor. The biscuit was grilled and was the perfect accompaniment to the gravy. The salmon Benedict was amazing. Every bite included salmon. The flavor blend is top notch. The seasoned potatoes side was also very good. They were roasted and seasoned to perfection. Our server Mack was attentive without being intrusive. All the staff was working and all seemed to enjoy what they were doing. This was a wonderful dining experience and we cannot wait to return.

    Gwen G.

    Charming town. I ordered the breakfast sandwich. It was a potato bun, blackened fried egg, jack cheese, tomato, mayo, and applewood smoked bacon. Also a side of panko red fried tomatoes that were my favorite!

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    Alexa C.

    Right in the heart of downtown Sylva, this quaint little restaurant with yoga upstairs. My first initial reaction was awkward though. They have a waiting area which seems like a great idea but it's in the back right by the restrooms. So every person coming to use the facilities has to ask if this is the line and someone has to say no, we are just waiting. Also a lack of privacy for the individual using the restroom. What if you had to poo! Also side note the orange juice is fresh squeezed, which most people love but personally, I hate. I ordered the Carnival King which is a waffle with 2 eggs and a meat side. My partner got the biscuit and gravy. Which was the smallest thing I've ever seen but overall good food and great service

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    4 years ago

    Delicious eggs Benedict and friendly staff, great breakfast during vacation! Must try their cheesy grits!!

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    The food is very tasty and inventive. Love the ambience and the service is pretty good

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