Stumbled onto this little gem on our way to Banner Elk. VERY good food!! The BBQ was really smoky…read moreflavored and the hush puppies were hot and fresh. I had the side - baked sweet potato and it was delicious. We will definitely go again and tell our friends. All for $7.00 The server was very attentive - food arrived in just a few minutes -- and the manager came by to ask how our food was. Overall EXCELLENT food and service.

The Brushy Mountain Smokehouse is one of the best kept secrets in our area. Where else can you go…read moreand get a premium meal consisting of meat, three sides and bread for $10? You can't eat at a fast food restaurant for that! All the menu items are great with plenty to choose from. There are always plenty of wait staff working to take care of the crowds. The wait times are generally short when your meal is made to order. We have used them numerous times for catering as well and they always exceed our expectations! The restaurant was completely remodeled during the last change in ownership and is now much better. Try it, you will not be disappointed! Don't forget to get some icecream or a banana split!

If you're in the area just stop and eat and they have a microbrew right across the street. I had…read morecrews working a project and for two weeks they ate at Dooleys almost every single day. The smash burgers are fabulous but the Ruben is crazy good. Super friendly service plenty of parking and even outdoor seating when the weather ain't this hot.

Let's align our expectations: this is a bar, and this is bar food. This is not fine dining, and…read moreit's not meant to be. It's basic, simple, casual food. On a recent trip, my wife and I stopped in and had burgers and fries, about as straightforward as it gets. Was it the best burger we've ever had? No. Was it the worst? Not even close. It was pretty decent. Not especially memorable, but there was absolutely nothing wrong with it. The inside was a little smoky from the fryer or grill top, so we decided to sit outside. Even though it was warm, it turned out to be a pretty decent day for it. The staff was friendly, including to our dog, which is always a plus. Overall, it was cheap, filling, and perfectly fine for what it is. We would go back. Also, we didn't even ask for extra fries, but the waitress brought us extra fries because she thought there was not enough served with our burger! To those about to nosh, we salute you.

The food is great. The service was very friendly. They have a lot of room, even a balcony.read more

We had Doms make cakes for our 70th family reunion that were a big hit. The cakes were just what we…read morewanted and the baker was very good at communication. The decorator is very talented. Everyone thought they tasted so good as well - we had 2 cakes and 2 selections of cupcake flavors - everyone was excited to try all the flavors. They just made the dessert table sparkle. I had tried contacting other bakeries as we live out of the area. Doms understood right away what I wanted and they made cakes to die for. Highly recommend them.

The kangaroo burger was amazing!! Great staff, great food, so glad we stopped!! Haven't had…read morekangaroo in years and this hit the spot! The capers were such a hit!

Unfortunately Lunch at the wombat was a disappointment. They don't believe an air-conditioning…read morethere ithe air-conditioning unit wasn't working and they had some units hanging on the wall. It was probably mid 80s in there.. Service was not great. They acted like we were an inconvenience to the three of them. They were at the bar talking. They came when they had to, but didn't seem too thrilled about it. The food was average. My burger was OK. The shrimp taco had two shrimp in it. It was OK. Definitely won't be back and it's unfortunate cause it had the possibility of being an interesting theme and kind of a nice look, but it really wasn't. It was pretty sparsely decorated kind of garage sale. Like. won't be back. Good luck to him.

We had 2 Ted's Kickin' Chicken locations in Winston-Salem NC several years ago. They are both…read moreclosed permanently and I really miss them. I have been wanting to try the only remaining location I know (in Wilkesboro NC) for a while. I finally went with my wife at lunch time today. My wife got chicken tenders and baked beans. I got the half chicken with their dipping sauce, with potato salad for a side. The sides were small portions. The baked beans were average and the potato salad was very good! We would both definitely get the potato salad again. My wife said the tenders were good and what she expected. The star of the meal was my half chicken with their dipping sauce on the plate under the chicken. The skin was crispy and delicious. The chicken portion was large and juicy - absolutely delicious. Since it's been years since I had Ted's Kickin' Chicken, I had high expectations. The chicken and dipping sauce exceeded my expectations! While I wish they would open a location closer to Winston-Salem, I was glad I finally tried this Wilkesboro NC location. I will certainly return when I'm back that way. By the way, I noticed a sanitary rating of 99.5 on the certificate. That's a plus!

I am talking about the epitome of a hole in the wall restaurant. Definitely worth the trip! The go…read moreto order here is the half chicken. I got it with potato salad and have to say it was fantastic. The potato salad was great. The chicken was excellent. I got the mild version of it, which was very tasty and moist. Next time I'll go to the medium version. The lady that waited on me was super sweet. I will definitely be back!

Food was excellent, service too. Highly recommend. I ordered a side salad and the lettuce was so…read morefresh and it was romaine! We were on the road for quite some time...it was so nice to find some fresh, nutritious food. Very clean too. Really enjoyed it. I recommend the Smash Burger and Nachos.

The food and atmosphere are excellent. Our server, Akayla, was very attentive…read more Overall a great experience. We'll return often.

What a very pleasant place to begin each morning during our visit to NC…read more The employees especially Joseph were just so nice, and fun! Coffee was great... and Jesus was also honored in the atmosphere.... Go here!!

Yuminess: 8/10 Allergy Safety: 6/10…read morePrice: 4/10 Atmosphere: 10/10 Service: 4/10 Overall: Food was solid, but not a lot of allergy-friendly options (dairy or gluten). Price was definitely high for the portion size, and service was... interesting. Not the friendliest or most helpful. However, the atmosphere is 10/10; it's cozy with plenty of local products available. Likely wouldn't return on my own. In-depth: First, the atmosphere is the best part of this place. It's a large, cozy space with artwork everywhere, games (like chess) to play, and local products to buy. Perfect for reading, working on a computer, or a family day out. Food was also pretty solid. I got the spinach quiche and cloud 9 latte, both of which were delicious, though the latte was a bit too sweet and they did forget to add the whip cream. However, the price is definitely high for what you get. The latte was around $7, and the quiche was $10, even though it was pretty small. I also didn't see many gluten- or dairy-friendly food options, though they did have milk alternatives for the drinks. Now, my biggest gripe: the service. I went last week, and the manager was operating the register. He didn't seem very happy, but hey, not everyone is all smiles at work -- it is work after all. However, he was nice enough when I asked what quiches they had. This is not where my complaint comes from, though. I visited with my friend, and as she was walking back with her spinach pie, she sadly dropped it right on the floor. This is definitely her fault, yes. But how it was handled left a bad taste in my mouth. She cleaned up the mess herself and went to tell the workers. The lady pointed to the manager and told her he would handle it in an offhand manner (although she was nicer later, so maybe she was just busy). When we went to the manager, she told him what happened and asked if she would need to buy a new one. He rolled his eyes, sarcastically said, "Oh no!" then deadpanned, "Yes, you will need to buy a new one," and that was that. While many other restaurants may offer to pay or offer a discount, we 100% understood it was her mistake, not theirs. So, it is fair that she had to repay. What wasn't great was the unnecessary rude attitude. Overall, I might come back if someone wanted to meet here, but I would definitely hope no issues come up that would require me to deal with the service. Beyond that, I wouldn't come back myself.

We stopped coming for a while because we were beginning to be consistently overcharged,…read moreshortchanged, and/or not receiving everything we ordered mixed with customer service was hit or miss. We came through the drive thru for breakfast this morning and yet again nobody wanted us to waste time to check our order at the window and we were missing part of our food. The food is really good and depending on who is working depends on if you have issues or not. My best advice is just be cautious. Always get an itemized receipt, always count your change, and always check your bag before driving away.

Dons serves some pretty amazing food at both breakfast and lunch times and the service is prompt. I…read morerecommend this small business if you haven't tried them and should be passing through North Wilkesboro.

Great food , happy staff and fair prices. I'm had a house…read morebother with tomatoes, onions & mayo and a side of tator tots..., Delicious.

Service was quick and friendly! Walk up windows for to-go offers was super convenient. But, I was…read moreexcited to try one of their advertised "triple thick" milkshakes and was disappointed with more of a thick chocolate milk with huge chunks of toppings in it. This picture was immediately after leaving the restaurant where I walked up to order, but sadly looks like a milkshake that has been left in a hot car. The ingredients themselves were tasty but def not what I was looking for. Probably wouldn't go back for just a milkshake again.

They NEVER read the order that says "no garlic oil!" I've complained but there is no change. I'm…read morecontacting the home office!

Didn't get my pizza Couldn't tell ya how it was if I wanted…read moreto. Maybe next time who knows! I dreamt about it for sure