This local restaurant with a lovely local feel features a nicely varied menu with fresh food served by very nice people. Excellent for breakfast and lunch. read more

Always a hit with our family! My husband wants to get there early before they sell out of the fried chicken. I usually have a rachel/rueben bc I love kraut. Service is so friendly, but expect a wait. The restaurant is not huge and is one of only a few in the immediate area. Pay at the register before you leave. Specials daily and are on the wall on a chalkboard. Also, and I appreciate this, if you are finished eating and they have people waiting to sit down, expect to be asked to wind it up and go about your way. They want to make sure they can feed everyone vs having lingering diners for hours. It's not starbucks! read more

I've driven by here and It's always crowded and I had the chance to eat here after the lunch rush. My Mom anc I both shared a Cheeseburger and a Fried Chicken Sandwich. Both came with Kettle Chips. I paid extra $2 dollars and got fries with the burger. They were both delicious. My half of the Chicken sandwich was delicious. The chicken was buttered and fried to perfection. Crunchy but light ag the San Francisco time. The Brioche bun was one of the best I ever had. It was devine. Toasted perfectly , yet so soft and chewy. Just perfect. My half of thd cheeseburger was cooked mediumlike I asked. Very tasty , full of beef flavor like a burger should taste like. Not tough at all. Just a great burger. Haven't had one this nice in a long time. And thf Brioche bun was again, perfectly toasted and so yummy chewy delicious. Fries were a small cut, perfectly seasoned and we both cleaned our baskets til nothing left . Service was great. Our server was sweet. The owner there was nice and attentive. We Did'nt get to try out their Peanut butter pie as we were both full from lunch. They told us they fry their Fried Chicken with that secret batter also. My Mom wants to go back and have their Fried Chicken the next time we are in Lake Toxaway area. Great place to eat - breakfast and lunch only. I heard their breakfast is great too read more

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Fresh, homemade food. Delicious desserts, Friendly atmosphere and reasonable prices.

A group of us ate here and it was very good. The staff was friendly and the food came out quickly. I ordered eggs Benedict and it was the real deal. Perfectly cooked, seasoned, and the hollandaise was delicious. read more

Lovely little spot! The biscuit sandwich was tasty, staff was prompt and kind, and loved the ambience on a rainy Sunday morning. Would highly recommend! read more

This place was popping today! We came when they were on a wait, but we didn't mind. There was only one waitress working, but she was working very hard. She gave us drinks and menus outside since there were no tables inside. Eventually we moved inside. My breakfast sandwich was delicious! Hubby ate every bite of sausage and gravy. One thing I would be aware of, is it is posted online that they stop serving breakfast at 10:30. The owner closed around 10 on this day, and some people didn't get to eat here. read more

Sunday we had arranged a family breakfast and we were meeting at Panthertown Cafe. It used to be a favorite... On the way a car went into auxiliary mode so we were delayed meeting with our sons. one of the female servers told us we could not stand inside to talk to our sons who were seated and that we would have to wait outside until another table was free. Our sons were worried as there is no phone signal around the area so had to tell them we were ok. The female server continued to be exceptionally rude to the whole party. We did not get her name but a rounded individual, middle aged, light brown hair cut into a bob shape. You spoiled an already stressful situation and a little empathy could have gone a long way! We will never meet at your restaurant again. read more

Food, Services, Ambiance, and value all really good. Our favorite nearby breakfast/lunch place. Make sure and check hours beforehand as they're not always open;) read more

Always very welcoming, and friendly environment. Great food, great service! You're missing out if you haven't eaten here yet!!

good place for lunch. red barn looking building. gift shop next store. all sorts of eclectic food for lunch.

We stopped into the Panther Cafe for a late lunch today. It was absolutely delicious. I chose the BLT with fries. It was the perfect southern bacon, lettuce, and tomato sandwich. The bread was toasted to perfection, the bacon was crispy, the veggies were fresh, and it was topped off with just the right amount of Duke's mayonnaise! My fries were hot and crispy. The little restaurant is quaint - made of large logs, with a vaulted ceiling, and gorgeous hardwood floors. The seating area is an eclectic blend of mismatched farmhouse tables. Our waitress was extremely pleasant and efficient. If you're looking for casual food done well, this is the perfect little restaurant. read more

Panthertown Cafe - BLT Sandwich - American Near Me - Lake Toxaway, North Carolina

Such a great place! The atmosphere is cozy and inviting. The owner is fantastic! Extremely friendly and warm. We had a great conversation and it made the meal even more enjoyable. Having been a chef for many years (the owner), it is no surprise that the food is so great! We missed our opportunity to stop in last time we passed through, and were extremely pleased that we went. The kids meals were great. The portions are plentiful and everything was delicious. read more

Panthertown Cafe - Mountain views from your seat.. - American Near Me - Lake Toxaway, North Carolina

Service was wonderful. Food was delish. Restaurant was cute and clean. Fried chicken meal (white meat) with mashed potatoes and gravy and collards greens...incredibly good!! Those collards blew my mind. Tried the bbq sauce by Sean...so amazing!! Cheeseburger w/ fries was basic but above average said hubby. We split a slice of PB pie. It was awesome, a had whipped cream, a strawberry and 2 sauces!!!! We were impressed and will be back when we come this way again. read more

The service was great! Our waitress was very attentive. Our food was delicious! I loved the kettle chips. The atmosphere was welcoming and cozy. We had lunch and we will be back for breakfast! read more

Panthertown Cafe - BLT with kettle chips - American Near Me - Lake Toxaway, North Carolina

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We always visit the Cashiers area every year, but have never managed to stop by this charming eatery until today. Our dining experience was in a word, sublime. Callie greeted us and invited us to sit wherever we would like. A fellow customer recommended the chicken and mushroom soup. The soup was out of the world incredible! Rich flavors and chicken combined in a creamy base just delighted my tastebuds!! I ordered the club sandwich and I was thrilled to see a REAL club consisting of huge layers of fresh lettuce, tomatoes, meats, and thick slices of bacon. Absolutely adored everything about our dining experience today and we are already looking forward to visiting again on our next trip!!! read more

Panthertown Cafe - Gorgeous club sandwich with all the fixings! So yummy! - American Near Me - Lake Toxaway, North Carolina

What a gem of a find! We had breakfast here this week and the food was good. The coffee is strong and service is quick. Ambiance was cozy. We will be back for sure! Definitely recommended. read more

Highly recommend Panthertown Cafe! It's a very welcoming locals restaurant! We went after our llama hiking experience at Earthshine lodge and we had delicious Cesar salads with shrimp and the loaded tater tots which were delicious!!! They had fresh cut tomatoes, scallions and jalapeño and it was AMAZING! We had fresh coffee and lemonade that was delicious too! Perfect place to visit after doing early morning hikes in the area! You know it's a great fresh place because they open for breakfast and close at 2:30pm, just after lunch hour. Highly recommend! We will visit again!!! read more

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Great food. Chef Sean is awesome. Awesome breakfast and lunch. The biscuits and gravy is top notch. Chili is outstanding in the fall.

Delicious breakfasts!! Still torn on the lunch though. Staff is helpful and polite. Ambiance is cozy Edit: let me make myself clear, i did not mean that the lunch was bad, I just haven't been there for lunch before. read more

Great food and wonderful service. Owner is amazing, friendly, and engaging with all customers. Can't go wrong here.

Open slightly later than some of the other local restaurants in this area. Very cozy cabin feel. Breakfast until 10:30am. Great choices for kids. read more

Panthertown Cafe - Cozy seating - American Near Me - Lake Toxaway, North Carolina

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Rustic cafe on the side of Hwy 64. We stopped by for a quick breakfast on the way to Brevard. We arrived at 10:27 and found out They stop serving breakfast at 10:30. They were very gracious to seat our large party at the last minute. Breakfast came out of the kitchen fast and it was delicious. A+ if you are looking for simple tasty country breakfast. read more

Very good. First visit and would be willing to drive up the mountain again to have lunch.

We really love the soups at Panthertown. Sandwiches are delicious and we often get the lunch special. The food is better quality than you would expect in a small local cafe. read more

Delightful lunch, down home atmosphere! Love this place! We had delicious sandwiches and drinks!

Quaint place solid food and always consistent Great little place to grab breakfast have not had lunch there yet. read more

What more could you ask for than a warm and cozy mountain restaurant on a chilly morning! Hot coffee and free Wi-Fi while you wait for your food which comes from the kitchen quickly. Friendly waitress who always seemed to know when to refill our coffee cups! Excellent experience and good comfort food, read more

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This is the place to stop to eat if you are headed to the mountains. Wonderful food. Great service. Beautiful place. Locals eat here. This is the place to stop and eat breakfast or lunch. I will make it a point to stop here anytime I am in this part of North Carolina. Get there early for lunch before they run out of their spectacular fried chicken. I loved the staff. Top of the line. You can't go wrong stopping here. read more

Great service and the food was out super fast! The orange juice was freshly squeezed, at least it tasted like it. We got the eggs Benedict and the biscuits and gravy. The eggs benny was pretty good, except the egg white was mostly clear on the inside. The biscuits and gravy was not good. The gravy didn't taste good, the biscuits weren't golden, they weren't brown, they were black and hard to cut through. How do you serve black charred biscuits at a restaurant?? read more

Eaten breakfast only, several times. Food is great but very pricey. Check hours, definitely operate seasonal and mountain time. Simple mountain atmosphere, great location on 64. Not a destination place, but great for a quick meal. read more

This is a cute little cafe on a back road. We were driving to Brevard to try and see the white squirrels and just happened to see it as we were driving past. I yelped it and saw all the great reviews so we decided to stop. The food options are what I would call a slightly less greasy spoon. We were there for breakfast and the skillet potatoes were to die for. All of the food was definitely home made with care and delicious. The owner was really nice too. read more

Portions are not what you might think based on the price. Service was prompt at first but did not check in through the meal. Son ordered hard boiled eggs but they were runny. read more

Had breakfast here and it was great. I had the trailblazer and every component was done just right. My fried eggs were nice and running but not slimy. The biscuit was large and fluffy. The bacon was crisp and the cheesy potatoes were delicious. My husband had the French toast which he said was great. Service was excellent - friendly and efficient. read more

Hurry up and get there before the fried chicken runs out! Crispy crunchy and seasoned just right. And the fried okra, and the green beans The Mac and cheese are all a must! Shawn and his staff are the best read more

No matter the time of day you visit you're always received well and the food here whether it's Breakfast or Lunch you'll never get a meal that isn't delicious and fresh. The service here is always polite and friendly with very prompt service read more

Great little breakfast spot in Sapphire! The farm fresh eggs were delicious and I loved the potato casserole too. Cute cabin like interior and super friendly staff. They have outside seating as well on a little covered deck. We'll definitely be going back! read more

Wonderful. 2 visits and both meals were fabulous. Staff are exceptional! Perfect spot near Mountain Falls Resort. Try

We stopped here for breakfast before going hiking at Gorges State Park. My husband had the cinnamon French toast and loved it! I had the avocado toast with a side of bacon. The servings were generous and delicious! We can't wait to visit this restaurant again! read more

The food is great. I've always had a sandwich but there are many other items on the menu. The cheese burgers are excellent as well as the Reuben. They typically have homemade fried chicken but I've always been too late and they've run out. It's a casual, comfortable, relaxed atmosphere just perfect for breakfast and lunch. read more