Super cute grocery/restaurant filled with freshly made grab and go meals and locally made snacks. We sat at the bar with a glass of champagne and snacked on Curry Chicken Salad from the refrigerator. A very popular spot, kid friendly, and lots to look at all around the store. read more

Stopped here late in the afternoon. Food was fresh, hot and delicious. Staff were friendly and service was quick. Food was a little more on the expensive side, but worth it. Their signature chicken tenders are so good. Store was a little disorganized, but staff was happy to help locate anything we were looking for. Pretty quiet in late April, but I know this place is bustling with people in the summer. read more

Mountain Fresh Grocery - Signature Chicken Tenders with hand cut fries - Grocery Near Me - Highlands, North Carolina

I've been going to MFG for years. The experience I just had is exactly the reason locals will tell you to avoid it. It's overpriced, mediocre at best and the management has no idea what they're doing. I placed an order, was given the wrong item and then asked to stand in line to pay $2 more because of their error. Got charged for the drink after I asked to just cancel the order since I thought it was ridiculous to ask a customer to pay for their error. I've been in the customer service arena for some time and this is about the most ridiculous situation I've experienced. Do better. read more

We popped in everyday while we were staying in highlands. My husband loved the selection of local beers and we were able to grab some snacks to have while we were out and about adventuring. I also loved the Market Wine. read more

Went for lunch with 3 others. Two people ordered the Reuben sandwich. Both said they couldn't taste any Russian dressing. Went in to ask for a little more and were told no. One friend said he wouldn't be back and the server said "that's OK". read more

Food was good at the Mountain Fresh Grocery. The menu had great options that made it hard to choose like the hot honey chicken sandwich or the turkey, cranberry, brie sandwich or the reuben or the patty melt on marbled rye. My husband got the cheeseburger with fries and I got the patty melt with swiss and marbled rye with fries. The fries were homemade and out of this world (star of the show) and my sandwich was good, except it comes medium rare (as advertised) and that was a little too pink for me. Fast food service and fun ambiance within the upscale grocery store! read more

Mountain Fresh Grocery - Bottom photo is patty melt with fries and top photo is cheeseburger with fries and side of ranch. - Grocery Near Me - Highlands, North Carolina

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Mountain Fresh is exactly what you'd expect from a local market in a mountain town like the highlands. Like any good local market, it features a smattering of local beer, wine, coffee and general provisions, as well as pretty darn good cooked-to-order food, for dine in or take out as well. During our week in Highlands we ended up stopping in several times for lunch or just to pick up some good or beer to bring back to the cabin. The place is quite popular for breakfast and lunch, so do plan ahead as parking is decent given the location, but it does fill up. Its a great way to experience this part of NC while also grabbing a great breakfast, some items from the grill, some delicious pizza and anything else you may need for your Highlands stay. read more

We had just finished hiking and made our way to the Highlands downtown area to walk around. We were craving a salad on a warm summer day and decided to stop by Mountain Fresh Grocery for the perfect post hike meal! What we got: *Caesar Salad - it was really good. The caesar dressing was a little different here, but we loved it. *Prosciutto Caprese - Sandwich with prosciutto, mozzarella, pesto, and tomatoes on a french baguette. This was so good and full of flavor. The only negative, was that the tomatoes were small and got lost in the sandwich with all of the other stuff. I'd still get this again though! The grocery was fun to walk around in as they have a lot of items and choices. The baked goods looked really good, especially that deadly good peanut butter pie, maybe next time! We also got a bag of frozen fruit for our dog for a nice cool treat as we ate. I noticed that the staff tried to ring it up, but it actually did not scan and was missing from my total they gave me. I mentioned it, and they scanned it again. They were very grateful and appreciated that I spoke up - something I very much noticed and appreciate right back at them for sharing their appreciation. It definitely felt like a small business transaction, that you just learn to love! I definitely recommend stopping by if you are in the area. Plenty of tables on the outside in the shade if you have your dog with you! read more

Great stop over for a quick pick me up. MFG seems to be a place where everyone goes to. Pizza and sandwich deli with a quick grocery for city folks. MFG seems to cater to the seasonal visitors and tourists. We found their selections very suitable for such a small town. Nothing spectacular but nice to find decent choices for sustenance and pick me ups for hikes. Their sandwiches, pizze and fresh baked breads were as good as any around Atlanta. They also have a decent selection of dry goods for picnics, light bites and wines. Nothing outrageous, but it's a bit over priced even beyond expected market up. Parking is free, shared among all the merchants, hotels and restaurants. read more

Mountain Fresh Grocery - 7/24 From the church across the way - Grocery Near Me - Highlands, North Carolina

If staying in town and looking for alternatives to dining out, you will find, tasty treats, wine, grocery items, baked items , and even pizza here. As typical for tourist areas, market is extremely overpriced for those who do not want to drive to the local grocery store. Located across from the white chuch at the end of the street, parking out front. read more

Mountain Fresh Grocery - Great wine and snacks, cheese options - Grocery Near Me - Highlands, North Carolina

We've been coming here for years, but it hasn't been the same since JT sold it. The food is still decent, but not worth the price given staff attitudes. The cashier was too busy socializing with the guy in front & acted like I were interrupting when she finally rang me up. The only friendly person was behind the prepared foods counter--he asked the chef my question, & the chef gave him such an ugly look, like we both should've known the answer. Turns out the chef was wrong about the pasta salad dressing anyway. And the orange cranberry bread was too dry. This is no @Oak Grove Market in Atlanta's Oak Grove neighborhood. After several visits under the new owners, we're done here. read more

We have been coming to Mountain Fresh for at least a decade, however this last trip was a serious disappointment. We stopped in Mountain Fresh on Sunday 10/12 around 10:20 to grab a bite before heading down the mountain. We got in the line at the Grill which was probably 20 people long (not to be unexpected). The guy in front of us was handed a card indicating he was the last breakfast order, and a employee let us and those behind us know that all behind him would not be able to order breakfast. This was no problem as we were okay to order off the lunch menu. We wait in the line and get to the front about 10:45 and the person at the counter asked what we would like. We begin to place our lunch orders and then are told we could only order bagels/danishes/muffins as the kitchen will be shutdown until 11 am to flip over for lunch. When the staff had told us earlier that the guy in front of us was the last breakfast order nothing was ever said about the gap in time, and if it was we would have exited the line at that point. Even if they would have taken the order and said it would be 20-30 minutes until the food would be ready due to the kitchen flip, we could have walked around and killed time however there was no apology or any remorse. I'm not sure if they expected us to just stand in line for another 15 minutes and then order but the entire process was a major let down and a hindrance to future visits. We had a 3 year old with us who was hungry and ready to eat so had this been told up front we would have exited the line and understood the process and adjusted plans but instead we wasted 25 minutes and then had to scramble and change plans. Disappointing to see as this was a family favorite for many years and a staple of our many trips each year to Highlands. read more

A shadow of its former self. Cold burger, overcooked and cheese not melted. Staff doesn't care. Waited 20 minutes for replacement. Banjo picking generational inbreeding meets overpriced unkept dump. read more

Seems to be the popular center of town spot to hit. Serves breakfast, lunch, dinner, and even has a bar that makes good old fashioned's. Stopped for breakfast today. Group ordered 2 egg breakfast, chocolate chip pancakes, corned beef hash, and a few donuts. Everyone was happy with their selections, especially the donuts! Try the double chocolate....... It's worth a stop for a drink or a meal. Nice and casual with friendly service. read more

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I had no idea what to expect when our lodge told us we could get a great breakfast at this grocery store! It's like The Fresh Market had a baby!! What an amazing specialty grocery store. They have fresh in house roasted coffee, grab and go farm to table goodies, fresh baked goods AND a cafe and pizzeria. We loved the breakfast so much we came back for pizza for dinner. The pizza was amazing. Breakfast was delicious as well. You've got to check this place out! read more

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Ordered a BLT sandwich to go. Got back to my hotel room to find the bread was stale, 2-3 slices of bacon likely leftover from breakfast and no mayonnaise. One of the worst sandwiches I have ever had and to top it off it cost $15! Hard pass on ever going back. Try other alternatives in town. read more

Wow!! Amazing!!! We were visiting the area for a girls' weekend and had a little cabin. We wanted to buy a premade meal to take back with us. It's pricey, but worth it. The food is homemade and delicious. The owner even talked with us and let us know they used family recipes. We got the meatloaf from the deli, the mashed potatoes, and a frozen pizza. We also got groceries ($9 for 2 sticks of butter-yikes!) and some bread. Everything was easy to make (instructions included). They also had a restaurant section that was very busy, so we'd love to come back again! The convenience of the food and grocery was really great. They also had a decent wine section that we would have spent more time in if we hadn't brought our own on the trip. It has everything you need and was welcoming and friendly. read more

Our Family's Favorite Spot in Highlands! Mountain Fresh Grocery is hands down our family's favorite place in Highlands! Whether we're starting our day with a delicious breakfast, grabbing groceries for the week, or picking up their pizzas for dinner (a must every time!), we are never disappointed. The variety here is fantastic--they truly have everything we need, from fresh food and essentials to a few treats we didn't know we needed. And don't even get us started on the caramelized onion dip and house-made chips--absolutely to die for! You can't leave without them. The staff are always friendly and welcoming, making every visit a great experience. One of our favorite things to do is pull up to the bar and relax with a drink or two after shopping. It's such a nice addition that sets this place apart from your typical grocery store. We love the atmosphere and always look forward to coming back. Highly recommend Mountain Fresh Grocery for anyone visiting Highlands! read more

This place is always our first stop when coming to Highlands! The food is great and love the wine and cheese selection. Hubby and shared the chicken tenders and hand cut fries. Absolutely fantastic! read more

Too expensive. Items arent marked so if you don't see the price on the shelf, you will suffer even more sticker shock at the register. People were friendly enough but why should I pay $3 more for a pack of crackers i can get elsewhere cheaper? I did notice a lot of folks getting fresh coffe and sandwiches. But I can't speak to that. read more

Great vibe! Many fresh products to choose from. Had awesome hot coffee and did some last minute grocery item pickups.

Very nice store. I recommend ordering the pizza. It's very good. Friday steak night every other Friday is good.

Good NY-style pizza? Absolutely. Snafu with the order... no bueno. When the cook mis-reads the 16" order as a 10", don't justify the error... offer the 10" as an apology while the customer waits for the 16" they already paid for. There weren't many customers today... and we saw no one with pizza. We waited 20 mins only to be told about the error AND THEN we had to wait AGAIN for the 2nd pizza. (Ordered at 12:01pm pizza came some time after 12:40.) 2ndly, why a cardboard box for an eat-in order? Thoughts to ponder. read more

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We were walking through Highlands and wanted to grab lunch. We ended up at Mountain Fresh Grocery. They had everything from coffee beans and wine to fresh house-made food and charcuterie items. We walked over to the food counter and placed our order. After being handed a number, we snagged a picnic table outside. The food came out very fast! Hubby and I ordered a burger with hand-cut fries and a turkey, cranberry and havarti sandwich with house-made chips to share. Both were excellent and I couldn't pick a favorite. The burger was cooked perfectly medium and was very flavorful. It was simply topped with lettuce, cheese and special sauce, (we asked for no tomato). Great meaty tasting burger, soft bun, creamy and delicious special sauce - yum! The hand-cut fries were amazing! I love that they top their fries with salt flakes. The crispy potato skin pieces were the best. The turkey, cranberry and havarti sandwich was also very yummy. Moist sliced turkey, sweet cranberry relish and melty havarti cheese. We didn't get the arugula. The flatbread was toasty and held together well. The home-made chips were ridge cut and super crunchy. After lunch, we went back in to check out the wine selection. I picked up a bottle to bring back home, can't wait to try it! Great lunch spot as well as specialty grocery store. It's definitely a go-to place while in Highlands! read more

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Just awful , no wonder very few locals frequent the place and it's dependent on gullible out of towners . Depressing, rude and indifferent best describes the vibe in this place . read more

Mountain Fresh Grocery - Dining area . - Grocery Near Me - Highlands, North Carolina

Not too broad a selection of your typical grocery Store (i.e. Ingles, Kroger) items, however this place had just the right essentials for our trip. Great selection of beer + wine! Staff was also super friendly. read more

They're a$$holes. Wow. We own a house in Highlands and shop there all the time. Usually very rude staff, but I can get over that. Prices are ridiculous. I can get over that, too. I mean it's Highlands...we expect that. What I CANNOT get over is that we got stuck on the trail to Sunset Rock in our car. We walked to the store and needed to use WiFi to get a tow set up with our Roadside Assistance. They literally made us buy something in order to use WiFi, even after we told them the situation. That's unacceptable. read more

Ordered bbq chicken pizza and the pepperoni pizza takeout. Both were hot, fresh, and tasty. Next time, I'd love to try their breakfast, because it looked tasty! read more

Having a hard time giving the "grocery" 3 stars. Lots of points to my review - so I am apologizing in advance if I get a little wordy. Let me start off saying, I've been going to the "grocery" for a long time when I am in town. Although, I haven't been in about 4-5 years. On a recent trip, i arrived at our home and needed to put together an easy dinner. I remembered the "grocery" having good pizza, deli items, and a nice selection of wine. Well, either my memory is fading or things have changed. As many know, highlands is a busy little town during the "season". I was so happy to find a parking spot right up front. We walked in and it was not as busy as I remembered. I'm sure I looked confused walking around - because I was. The store just didn't have the same vibe. Honestly, I didn't find it to be as clean as I remembered. There is a portion of the store that makes breakfast items. I am not reviewing that b/c I paid zero attention to it. I quickly looked at some of the items in the "deli" and kept walking. As for the wine: yes, they have an area dedicated to wine. Prices are moderate range to very expensive. I love my cabs- and I bought 3 bottles. But again, there was a limited selection unless I wanted to drop some serious coins. Pizza: the pizza store is accessible from the "grocery" and a door outside. The individual who took our order was very nice. The menu is on the wall next to the cashier. There are 2 sizes- 10" and 16". I ordered 3 pizzas - paid - and was given one of those vibrating buzzers to let me know when our order was ready. We opted to sit outside at one of the tables till our order was ready because there was not a lot of room in the pizza area. The pizzas survived the drive back to our house. Overall they were good a solid 3 stars. Still, I will not say great. The crust was crispy (a little tough) but the bottom was soft. To sum it up- #1) I would never call it "fresh market" #2) limited selections and expensive #3) needs a deep cleaning #4) don't know if I will ever go back read more

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This place is a cute market in Highlands. The coffee shop inside is wonderful. I had the vanilla latte, and it didn't disappoint. The doughnuts are also tasty! The breakfast from the Mountain Fresh Grocery was average, we had the pancakes which were just like pancakes you would make at home. Along with the veggie omelette which had more feta cheese than omelette. The service was absolutely terrible. I stood at the counter while 4 high schoolers talked about getting drunk the night before while starring at me. Completely disappointed in the service. read more

Mountain Fresh Grocery - Veggie omelet - Grocery Near Me - Highlands, North Carolina

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The staff is rude and seems annoyed to assist you. This could be a really cool place if the people were more pleasant. The guy who appeared to be the manager was the least welcoming. read more

What a gem of a place! From groceries, pizza, beer and wine, coffee bar, homemade meals, to their fresh grille. We enjoyed breakfast and lunch here during our weekend in Highlands. Prices very reasonable and staff very friendly. read more

Mountain Fresh Grocery - Fig panini and hand cut fries - Grocery Near Me - Highlands, North Carolina

Trader Joe's serves breakfast..just kidding... but that is what it would look like if they did. A little confusing when you first get in but we grabbed a bunch of tables for our group of ten and went and got in line. The menu is straight forward and the prices are what you would expect for the location. The big value is the french toast. Imagine a small loaf of bread quartered and made into french toast. My standard breakfast of eggs, hash browns, bacon, and a biscuit was ordinary. The biscuit was toasted but I really think it was just stale. Everyone seemed to enjoy their meals and it actually came out pretty fast. If you are in Highlands NC and want to avoid the crowds on main street go to the east end, I think, and grab a bite here. While you are at it you can grab some amazing pastries at the bakery.....you won't regret it. read more

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I stopped here today to purchase some water. While there, I saw they had a coffee bar. My husband and I both got coffee. He got drip coffee and I got the mountain mocha coffee. Both were delicious and made right. The service was excellent as well. The food looked good but we didn't try anything because we had already eaten prior to stopping here. read more

Don't order their pancakes. They provide enough syrup for one and then charge $3.50 for a few more ounces of syrup. Very disappointing. read more

A great place to eat, IN A GROCERY STORE? Yep. Highlands is a pretty upscale tourist mecca in the waterfall area of North Carolina. Usually a very busy place, but Covid took it down a number of notches. Fewer people and fewer still amenities. Motel rooms are not made up or cleaned during your stay. Most lodging have cancelled breakfast buffets of dining. What does one do to eat in this semi-shuttered village? Go to Mountain Fresh Grocery. Doubtful, we entered, joining other nomads in search of sustenance. What a surprise to find a full kitchen and bakery, along with shelves of wine and food in this large store. Tables were scattered about for eating. So...read the menu on the wall. Eggs to order, the standard American array of breakfast items, yogurt, cereals, fruit...they had it all. Order, pick it up, take seats, well-spaced about a la Covid, and eat. A very efficient operation and a pleasure for visitors. People were friendly, helpful, courteous and full of suggestions as to where to go and what to see in the area. An abundant and wide selection supply of wines is available from early morning until late each night. This is where take-away or carryout takes on meaning. THIS stuff can go into your unmade-up motel/hotel room for snacking or meals. Needless to say, we were now set-up with food and beverages for our visit. Good place. More than you could imagine for a grocery store. You will see. read more

Here we are again, this time during Covid, and there are quite a few changes, food wise. The buffet is gone, and the yummy cold items that are to take home they used to heat up for you to eat here is no longer done for you. Our all time favorite herb crusted chicken no longer available, and the mile high mac and cheese not available today. We ended up ordering the Philly cheese melt on a hoagie roll with hand cut fries, one of the daily specials. The meat was plentiful, as well as very beefy tasting, and was served with a cup of a jus dip. The hand cut fries tasted good, although over 3/4 of them were 1 inch or less, and had to be eaten with a fork. The humanity! read more

Mountain Fresh Grocery - Philly cheese melt with a cup of ajus and hand cut fries $13. - Grocery Near Me - Highlands, North Carolina

They serve breakfast until 11 but they really mean 10:30am. It doesn't matter if you get in line at 10:40 and beg for oatmeal so that you can feed your two hungry toddlers that you've had in the car since 7am to make it in time specifically for breakfast. They give zero. Cute place but very disappointed. read more

Really cool little store, that reminds me of a smaller Fresh Market back home. The bakery looked amazing (unfortunately they were mostly sold out of items by the time we got there, a testament to all the good things we've heard!) and they had a large selection of items. We decided on getting the hot handhelds, I opted for their new Turkey-cranberry-Havarti pressed sandwich with a side of fries. It was pretty quick for being so swamped with people. Everything was hot and fresh. The fries were great, the sandwich was good with only one minor issue. When they say cranberry, they literally mean cranberries, not a relish or jelly. So it was a little tart and overwhelmed by the taste of the turkey and cheese. Otherwise, it was good! read more

Mountain Fresh Grocery - Turkey cranberry havarti pressed hot handheld sandwich - Grocery Near Me - Highlands, North Carolina

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Meh. Got pizza. Meh. Pizza is better at Highlands pizza. Or Slabtown Pizza. They have a nice looking selection of foods. It makes you think of Sprouts. But the pizza was so bland I don't really want to waste the money on mediocre food. read more