Great sticky bun with a lil warm cream cheese frosting soooo good very cinnamonnnnnyyyy and that…read morewarm frosting added the perfect taste for me i had my first matcha and the sweet girl running the registered fixed me right up / i call that awesome customer service my family has enlightened me about this bakery NOW I Know !!!i hope i get to come back some day‍

Really nice place. I'll be honest I was annoying and asked…read morehow the chai tea was made and the barista was super chill and explained everything to me, he even offered to make it less sweet since I prefer less sweet drinks. My friends and I got chai tea latte, vanilla late, and a tea and everything was delicious

Loved this cafe during our brief visit to Bryson City. We got our lunch packed to go as we were…read moreheaded on a hike in the summer heat. Got the angel trail fuel (worked great for this peanut butter and granola fan), quiche slices and a sandwich. They had a lot of coffee options as well which we didn't get to try.

Perfect spot to cool off with a frozen espresso. The coffee shop sits on the corner of Depot St…read more where the train rides come and go. The atmosphere is very authentic giving small mountain town!

Great little cafe to get healthy meals. They were out of the cinnamon rolls by the time we rolled…read morein- 11am ish. We had a lovely brunch though. The bagels were very different from any we have had before, had a very home baked bread taste. The sweet potato bowl was very flavorful and hit just the right note for lunch. We did get a couple baked goods to go as well. The coffee was pretty good, they have tons of flavors to choose from and make some signature drinks too. The staff is very friendly and will give excellent recommendation. The decor is rustic cute. Worth a visit!!!

What's the difference between a sloth and a barista at La Dolce Vita Bakery?…read more Beats me. For a busy coffee house? 10 minutes from order is the norm for a place with its act together. 15 minutes? Newbie time. 25 minutes? Def ownership understaffing. 32 minutes, from order? I've been here before. Tourist. ¯\_(ツ)_/¯ Once upon a time? They had a good enough selection of decent pastries, in the case. Today? Sparse, like the Sahara of Sweet. A couple of very unappetizing cookies. No croissant. No cinnamon rolls. Ehhhhh. Dolce expanded their cafe menu. Likewise it, too, is slothmade and slothserved. With success comes a certain level of complacency. Even arrogance. $30, for your t-shirt? Baker, please. This has been a destination spot, for tourists. Competition, with the level around them, should provide incentive to get their act together. Kind of sad.

Second time stopping in to grab a coffee. My choice is the caramel crave (fan fav). The girls in…read morethe shop know their stuff and are helpful with whatever question you have. Definitely recommend stopping in and grabbing a coffee, pastry or even ice cream.

This is our new go-to spot. The employees were so kind, the food was amazing, and the drinks were…read moreperfect! Everything is customizable and there are lots of options. It's very well priced (and there's a locals discount!). It's very family friendly, there's actually a kids play area with trains, Bluey, and a kitchen, the vibes in general are amazing. We got 2 bagels with cream cheese (they come with 2 toppings each!), a boba lemonade, and a pumpkin spice tea for around $15.

The Bistro was rated #1 in Bryson City for dinner so we decided to try it out for a drink and an…read moreappetizer while we planned the rest of our evening. They highly recommend reservations if you plan to have dinner here. The restaurant had plenty of patrons and was nicely decorated with a classy dining area with high back leather booths along the near wall and a row of chandeliers. Eddie was the bar tender that served us. I ordered a Highlands Gaelic Ale and my wife ordered a Cabernet that came with a very generous pour. Eddie highly recommended the trout cakes so we decided to give them a try and it helped that the other local couple at the bar had ordered the same and I had been salivating since I saw their plate. My wife and I enjoyed our drinks while speaking was Eddie and the other couple. I was set on ordering the meatloaf but nothing on the entree menu caught her eye so we enjoyed the trout cakes and drinks and headed out. Nice place for date night in Bryson City.

The food, atmosphere and service were amazing at this quant little hidden gem in Bryson City, NC…read more Reservations required. Highly recommend. Don't forget to get a nightcap from the bar and take it up to the rooftop terrace. Amazing place.

oh boy my favorite go to for the best ice cream and chocolateslove love that purple daze !!!…read morepretty nice folks in there too specially the one that invited me to have a scoop of the best ice cream in town and she was right !and a waffle cone dipped in chocolate and sprinkles MY MY sooo good see you next time

My friend and I had run a long trail race in Tsali and were heading to dinner when we saw the…read moreChocolate Shoppe. We decided we definitely needed chocolate and were afraid it would be closed later so stepped in to grab some chocolate for after dinner. There were SO many choices! There was all kinds of chocolate, fudge, caramel apples and cookies as well as ice cream. I decided on two milk chocolate sea salt caramels. They were pricey -- $2 each. I ate them after dinner -- probably should have waited for them to warm up after sitting in the cold car but they were still good.

If someone had told me I'd find one of the best Cuban sandwiches I've had outside of Florida in…read moreBryson City, North Carolina, I probably wouldn't have believed them--but High Test Deli & Sweet Shop proved me wrong. We stopped in on the recommendation of a local shop owner while we were visiting Bryson City, and I'm so glad we did. Being from the Tampa area, we're pretty picky about Cuban sandwiches. They're a staple back home, so our expectations were high. The owner happened to be there and confidently recommended the Cuban, and it absolutely lived up to the hype. There was a short wait while it was made fresh, but it was well worth it. The sandwich was perfectly balanced, flavorful, and honestly tasted like a little piece of home. We packed it up and enjoyed it before heading out for an afternoon of tubing, and it ended up being one of the highlights of our trip. The shop itself is charming, clean, and has a welcoming atmosphere where you can sit down and enjoy your meal. We didn't try the sweets this time, but they looked delicious and give us another reason to come back. Meeting the owner made the experience even better. He was friendly, welcoming, and clearly takes pride in what he serves. Whether you're a fellow Floridian missing a great Cuban or you've never had one before, do yourself a favor and stop by High Test Deli & Sweet Shop. It's absolutely worth it. This is an easy 5-star recommendation, and we'll be back the next time we're in Bryson City.

We stopped by High Test Deli and had a fantastic experience. Our group tried the Cuban sandwich,…read moreFrench dip, Italian sandwich, chicken nuggets, and pickles, and everything was delicious. The portions were generous, the ingredients tasted fresh, and the prices were surprisingly affordable. The service was great--friendly, attentive, and efficient. The restaurant was clean, the atmosphere was welcoming, and it was a comfortable place to enjoy a meal. It's not always easy to find a place that delivers good food, good service, and good value, but High Test Deli did all three. We would definitely stop by again the next time we're in the area.

We stopped into Mountain Layers Brewing Company during our camping road trip while waiting for our…read morelaundry to finish, and it ended up being a really enjoyable stop. The brewery has a great rooftop atmosphere that's perfect for relaxing with a drink while taking in downtown Bryson City. They also host live music, although we weren't able to stay long enough to catch the performance. The highlight of our visit was definitely the bartender. I wish I remembered their name because they were incredibly friendly and welcoming. They took the time to recommend drinks, suggest places around Bryson City to explore, and even gave us recommendations for campgrounds where we could stay that night. Those kinds of interactions are what make traveling so memorable. We had originally planned to grab food from the restaurant downstairs, but that didn't work out during our visit. Thankfully, the brewery itself more than made up for it with its relaxed atmosphere and outstanding hospitality. If you're looking for a laid-back rooftop spot to enjoy a local beer, listen to live music, or chat with friendly locals while exploring Bryson City, Mountain Layers Brewing Company is definitely worth a stop. We'd happily grab another drink here the next time we're in town.

A nice little brewery outside of Great Smoky Mountains! Their sour was one of the best I've had…read more There is indoor and outdoor seating with views of Main Street. There was live music during our visit that really added to the experience.

Stopped in for a cup of coffee since Mountain Perks was unexpectedly closed. The chocolate was good…read moreand the staff extra friendly but the coffee is horrible. The americano was luke warm at best and after cooling off tastes like gas station coffee and the chai latte was also practically cold. I didn't expect a gourmet latte but I was expecting it to be warm. Don't come here expecting a good cup of joe. Stick to the chocolate.

So good, enough said. The staff was nice, offered samples when we couldn't decide. The regular…read morechocolate was great, so creamy, will be going back for more!!