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    Mad Batter Kitchen

    4.0 (127 reviews)
    Closed 11:30 am - 9:00 pm

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    Ed H.

    Stopped in for lunch on a Tuesday afternoon and we enjoyed the quaint local food scene. Had the patty melt and chicken sandwich. They were served hot and were very tasty. Service was good and prompt even with a good crowd.

    Garlic knots and marinara sauce
    Jennifer D.

    This isn't the kind of place we frequent typically but my niece goes to school at WCU and had heard good things so we decided to try it out. We were BLOWN AWAY. This is hands down the best food we have had in North Carolina. Their menu is quite varied and has something for everyone, including your dog (who is allowed inside!) Vibes were immaculate, just come in, grab a menu, seat yourself and then place your order at the counter. Condiments/cutlery/to go containers are self serve. What We Ordered: Garlic Knots (table) Thai Coconut Curry with Grilled Chicken (me) Firecracker Beef Sloppy Joe (sister) Korean BBQ Pork Sandwich (Mother) Cheese Pizza (niece) What We Thought: Garlic Knots - Good not great. A bit dark/overcooked for our liking. Could use more garlic on the outside. Marinara was chunky but yummy. 6/10 Thai Coconut Curry - INCREDIBLE. 3/4 of us plan to order this next time. My niece said this will be her go to off campus meal next semester, overthrowing Taco Bell for the honor. The curry was rich and thick and had the perfect amount of sweetness. The spice level was mild but present. Chicken was perfectly cooked,with no weird or gristly bits and the zucchini and carrots added a nice textural element. 10/10. Would recommend and in fact did recommend on the way out of the restaurant to the girls at the table next to ours. Firecracker Beef Sloppy Joe - My sister originally ordered this but my mom took a single bite claimed it was her own and demolished it in minutes. She couldn't stop ranting and raving over it. That's perfect because my sister didn't love it, too many Bell peppers for her liking. 8/10 Korean BBQ Pork Sandwich - This was a real surprise. It's so dimensional and also well balanced. The sesame flavor is strong but the kimchi adds the acid you need for it. This would be amazing with a heaping helping of seaweed salad on top too. 9/10 Cheese Pizza - A dark horse! Way tastier than we expected it to be. Thin crust but lots of flavor. Texture was great. Will reorder! We also had the housemade chips with beer cheese and the reviews were mixed. We all enjoyed the chips, particularly the texture, but the beer cheese was too heavy on the beer flavor. If you love beer cheese you'll enjoy this, if you don't, skip it!

    The General J's salad.  Damn tasty
    Bill M.

    This place was doing a brisk business on a Wednesday night. And it's trivia night to boot. Bonus points for that! Co-located with Lazy Hiker Brewery, this walk-up window pumps out some great food. I had the General J's salad. It was all good. The chicken was tender and well glazed with a seasoned sauce. The pickled onion and carrot added crunch and tang. The rice is filling, and the kale gives you that feeling that you're eating healthy I'll try the pizzas if I come back. Having the Lazy Biker options in the same building is a bonus. I have to give this place a recommendation.

    Firecracker pizza is the bomb
    Brittney B.

    The food here is excellent! You simply grab a menu, place your order upfront, and pick out your condiments. There's a little band that plays at 8 PM, which adds to the atmosphere. They have outdoor seating with a fire pit, creating a cozy vibe. Additionally, there's an amazing local brewery that offers fantastic craft beers, perfect for relaxing after a long day of hiking. Overall, the food is delicious, and I would definitely recommend it! as far as service itself serve after you order they deliver it to you.

    Chicken quesadilla
    Brad H.

    Great food, competitive price and friendly cashier/ food delivery. This is a great what looks like local business who serves a a quality meal at a fair price

    Beef quesadillas
    Shelley P.

    We found the restaurant by being inside the brewery. Our order was quickly taken and we were provided a number identifier for our table. We went outside and it seemed like just a few minutes later our food was delivered. We ordered the burrito, soft pretzels, and quesadillas. Everything was fresh and hot. Sitting outside in July was very pleasant. There are many tables both inside and out at the lazy hiker brewery. This was my first visit to Sylva and it was a great experience.

    Kim H.

    Pizza and pretzels were really good. I had unsweetened tea and it really just tasted like water (I needed caffeine!!) And the tea was after my food and I never got a refill. We have been before and it's normal bar environment, and clean! It was packed and the beer line wrapped around and packed the place. Unfortunately people crowded our table.

    Tea looks good -- Good start.
    Dixie B.

    I finally visited this little restaurant on Main Street. We were pleasantly surprised, first of all, to even learn Mad Batter was there, and we eat lunch on Main Street often. But, looking on Yelp, there it was, so you know we HAD to go check it out. The menu online had some interesting dishes. Let's go! You enter and go down a hallway to the restaurant. Just as it opens, there's a stand to your right; you order your food here. Hubby had the pork bbq plate, and I had the curry with added chicken. His salad looked amazing and fresh, and the veggies in my curry were crispy-yum. I'm sure we will visit again - you should, too!

    High on the Hog 14 inch
    Mike S.

    We were wanting to get pizza and I had never had Mad Batters pizza so we decided to give them a try. We went with too of the favorites 14 inch pies that being the High on the Hog which is a meats pizza and then also got the Supreme which everyone knows what that is (but with no peppers) Our pizza would be ready within 15 to 20 minute so quickly we headed that way. Once arriving our pizzas were ready. Once home the pizzas did look good but the Supreme did end up still having the peppers on it. I will also say they also were not loaded with toppings but but didn't stop us from quickly getting into them. The crust was pretty thin which I liked and the flavor of the sauce was very good. This made for a very crushable pizza. I probably finished 4 slices in about 5 minutes. I was also a fan of the fact that the pepperoni they use are the big ones. Will for sure have to get the 16 inch pies next time though but we will for sure be coming back.

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    Tomato Parmesan Bisque was out of this world! Wait staff was friendly in this quaint comfortable cafe.

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    Fresh, local and delicious food. Nice atmosphere. Great drinks. Friendly staff, excellent service.

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    Foragers Canteen - Shrimp elote tacos

    Foragers Canteen

    4.4(342 reviews)
    0.1 mi
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    Honestly this might be my new favorite spot in Sylva, North Carolina! I had not been to forger…read morecanteen since I've changed to the new location so I was a little nervous going in that maybe the quality of food or even the menu had changed, but I was very pleasantly surprised to learn that all of it was just as good as I remembered if not better! We stopped by to get some food before we headed out to come back home and so I had to be strategic in what I wanted because I didn't want to be too tired for our 8 hour drive. We started with the Cheesy Prosciutto Croquettes which were absolutely phenomenal! I really loved them and would definitely recommend them, in fact I liked the Croquettes better than I liked the Fried Deviled Eggs. For my entrée, I decided to go with tacos, but I couldn't decide which ones so luckily my mom was nice enough to get one of the options I wanted and I got the other option and then we swapped one of each taco. We got the Street Corn taco and the Sweet Fire BLT taco both were very good but in my opinion the Street Corn taco was better! Mike decided to go a different approach than I did and instead of ordering something that maybe wouldn't fill him up, he decided to order the shrimp and grits and then proceeded to eat all of it. Needless to say, I drove us home and Mike was very full, but also very happy with his choice. All around I don't think there was a single bad choice made, and I'm not totally sure there's a bad choice on the menu.

    Great location, great service, great food. Nice patio in backyard. Deviled eggs, Ribeye steak,…read moredepot burger, blueberry pecan trout, balsamic brussel sprouts, Blacksmith salad all so delicious! Food came out so fast. Desserts were amazing as well, we had lemon cake with fresh fruits, peanut butter pie, warm brownie with pecans. Definitely will be back.

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    4.4(12 reviews)
    1.5 mi

    I've had the pleasure of eating at Front Street several times. I usually get my food delivered…read more I've had the Cobb Salad, The Cuban, The Chicken Casserole (which is absolutely amazing), The French Dip, and The Margarita Pizza. I've heard from so many people that it's beautiful inside the restaurant. But, I must say, the food here is worth the wait which is not long. The food is always fantastic. One day, I will get to go inside and be able to thank all the people that work there that put all the effort into taking such great care of my food! Shannon Goodson

    Was a little confused at first when one side of this restaurant was called Front Street Takeout and…read morethe other side being called Quirky Birds Treehouse but after looking a little deeper I figured it out. One side is for pickup the other is the side down restaurant. Since we were dining in we ended up at the Quirky Bird side. They have and out door patio and a picnic table or 2. We ended up at the picnic table since we had our dogs with us. We order drinks I had a Coors. I also noticed when I went inside they had a full bar with a decent amount of bourbon. Was surprised to see Weller 12 there for such a small place. They had a couple sandwiches which I was interested in but went with the Winner! Winner! Chicken Dinner! which is breaded chicken, Munster Cheese, avocado, arugula, Blueberry Compote, on a Ciabatta Bun. I will say the service was a bit slow with drink refills and getting us out our food. Though we understood because the train had arrived at the time we were there and there was a lot going on at the take out side and were where at the furthest table away. I will say when our food came out it was pretty good. My chicken sandwich was was lightly breaded and the Blueberry Compote really brought everything together. We even got take out from here later this week and the Chicken Casserole Wrap was also good.

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    Haywood Smokehouse - Three meat plate

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    4.8(723 reviews)
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    This place is popular so make reservations. There is a good reason it's popular and that's because…read moreit's delicious!! It's a lively and fun restaurant with a lot going on. The meals are large and shareable. The brisket was juicy and flavorful. My favorite part was dessert, the peach cobbler and banana pudding were homemade and so satisfying. I would go back just for those. It seems to be a favorite with locals and tourists alike. If you're in the area don't miss this opportunity to send your tastebuds into euphoria!

    We recently visited Haywood Smokehouse and ordered two full racks of dry-rub ribs with mac and…read morecheese, fries, and coleslaw. Overall, we enjoyed our meal. The ribs were well-cooked, the portions were generous, and the service was great. The staff was friendly and attentive, and the food arrived promptly. The mac and cheese, fries, and coleslaw were all enjoyable and complemented the meal well. That said, we're giving it 3 out of 5 stars. While the food was good, we felt the selection of sides was somewhat limited compared to other barbecue restaurants. Our biggest disappointment was the barbecue sauce. The sauces were very thin, and because of that, they didn't really cling to the ribs. We personally prefer a thicker, richer sauce that stays on the meat and adds more flavor with each bite. Despite those points, we still had a pleasant experience and can see why many people enjoy this spot. Good food, good service, and a solid barbecue stop if you're in the area.

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    Lucy in the Rye - King Carnival

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    4.6(131 reviews)
    0.0 mi
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    Had breakfast with my wife and daughter before moving her into a dorm at WCU. My wife had stopped…read morein Sylva on her way back from a mountain trip with her girlfriends and gave Lucy's a try. She said it was one of the best breakfast places she ever found so I was all about giving it a go myself. I had the huevos rancheros with cup of coffee. For a side I got fried potatoes. Nice place in downtown Sylva. Street parking right in front and available sat immediately upon arrival. Didn't have to wait long for food to come either. I enjoyed my meal and my wife got a biscuit and gravy and shared it with me and it was awesome as well. Lucy's is my new breakfast spot when visiting WCU.

    From the moment we walked in, we had a wonderful experience! We were greeted warmly and seated…read moreright away. They also offer pet-friendly outdoor seating, which is a great option if you're dining with your furry friend. Our waitress, Mackenzie, was fantastic! She was friendly, attentive, and made sure everything came out quickly. The service was excellent from start to finish. The food was absolutely delicious. We had the Grit Bowl Special, Chicken & Waffles, Brioche French Toast, and fresh fruit. The chicken tasted just like my grandma's recipe. It was crispy, flavorful, and paired perfectly with their spicy hot honey. Everything was fresh and cooked perfectly. The coffee bar was another highlight! They offer so many specialty drink options, including hot chocolate topped with homemade whipped cream. And don't skip the fresh-squeezed orange juice, it was some of the best we've ever had! What really made this place stand out for our family was how kid-friendly it is. The kids got to draw pictures while we ate, and afterward they were able to hang their artwork in the hallway for everyone to see. They absolutely loved it! There's also a large lounge area in the back with cozy seating and games like Shut the Box and chess, making it a great place to relax while waiting for a table or after your meal. If you're looking for a delicious breakfast, outstanding service, and a family-friendly atmosphere, Lucy in the Rye is definitely worth a visit. We'll absolutely be back, and I highly recommend it!

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    Classic smash burger with seasoned potatoes

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