Smokey mountain bakers is a very quaint and cool place. I love that it's kind of unexpected in…read moreappearance how good the food is. Pulling up in the parking lot, you can smell the wood fired oven as it bellows out that smokey goodness from it's hearth. The food here is exceptional! From the baked goods to pizza it's very fresh and the barista does a fine job at making the coffees as well. My favorite is the caramel macchiato. If you haven't been to Smokey Mountain Bakers, treat yourself to an authentic Roan Mountain gem. Roan Mountain would not be the same without it.

delicious pizza in a great little town! staff always super friendly, love their pastries too! great…read moredeck to eat outside

I can state with confidence that Papa Nick's has the best pizza in the greater Asheville area…read more Phenomenal crust, cheese, sauce, toppings - no weak points, just excellent all around. Good service as well - a family-run business with nice folks. Can't recommend highly enough.

This was one of the oddest restaurant experiences I have ever had. I called in a Deluxe (pepperoni,…read moresausage, mushroom, green pepper, and onion) pizza on a GF crust with vegan cheese, but they mistakenly made me a plain vegan cheese pizza on a GF crust first. It took ten extra minutes to get out of there, but they didn't charge me any more than what I already paid, so it felt like a buy one, get one free offer and the ambiance was decent. I blasted the heater in my car so the pizzas were still warm enough. I ate them both in about 17 minutes, and that is really how to fill up one's stomach. Both had a decent crunch on the outside of the crust, but the deluxe was far more flavorful, and tasted like classic Italian cuisine. The plain pizza was smothered in cheese and it felt like I would have rather fed it to my two-year-old sister, but it still tasted good. The last time this kind of accident happened was several years ago at Mellow Mushroom, but overall, I was still treated to a good meal.

The staff is friendly and kind. I came in alone and they told me I could sit wherever I liked so I…read moresat in a comfy booth near the door. I got the spicy chicken Romano pizza and added spinach. The kick is there and the chicken was really good! I was surprised because I feel like the crust kind of tastes fried but I honestly enjoyed that.

Located at the end of a small strip mall just before you get to the WalMart parking lot, parking is…read moreplentiful. There are shared handicapped spaces along the store front, or lots of regular spaces across two traffic lanes. Walking in, the hostess station is to your left and we were greeted right away. Seating is a mix of booths and tables. It can get crowded if you are in the middle, so select your location accordingly. On this visit we ordered take out. All food was well packaged and made the short trip home easily, although no napkins or utensils were included. The garlic knots were smaller than expected, but there were a lot of them. Garlic flavor was noticeable, but not as strong as I have had at other places. The bread was doughy and pretty filling. The meatball parmesan was decent. The pasta was cooked properly, but the meatballs did not have a lot of flavor. Most distracting was the very sweet marinara sauce. Overall flavor was minimal, but the sweet marinara made it cloying. The accompanying garlic bread slice was good and moist with nice garlic flavor. The Italian nachos were very good. These could easily be a meal by themselves. The chicken was a little dry, but everything else was cooked and assembled properly.

Pizza was incredible - wow! We ordered garlic knots, a 16" margherita pizza, and a 12" cheese…read morepizza. The marinara sauce was amazing! We arrived around 6:15pm on a Friday evening and were able to find a table right away (2 adults, 3 kids). Food came out quickly. By the time we got our food, the restaurant was packed. 100/10 would recommend.

I can say this without any hyperbole or embellishment. The margherita pizza was the best pizza I've…read moreever had in my life. The crust is perfectly crispy and fluffy without feeling like too bready. The sauce has the right balance of acidity and tastes fresh. The cheese has excellent character and bite. It was a work of art. My only regret is that I can taste this pizza for the first time only once. We will be back.

We were snowed-in Floridians on vacation in Mars Hill, NC, with no hope of getting groceries for…read moreseveral days due to icy roads, and the wonderful new owners of Wolf Creek Market came to our rescue by delivering groceries and other necessities to us in our rented mountain cabin. They went above and beyond to help us out. As an added bonus, the restaurant adjoining their market sent fresh, hot pizza for us as well! Very kind people and exceptional service all around.

Open open open. The Mad Co. Brew House is OPEN!…read more I was passing through here in October 2025 as I am making my way through all 100 of North Carolina's county courthouses. The Madison County Courthouse is temporarily closed due to the water damage but the structure is still standing. On my way back to where I parked, I spotted this place and stopped in. I bought a beer - not much in the way of support, but I am back on keto and not eating pizza no matter how awesome it smells/looks - and opted to write this review immediately. As I'm typing, another customer asked the beertender about the storm. He pointed to the piece of black tape marking high water line on the wall. It's about NINE FEET off the ground. I included a picture. The leaves up here are just about starting to change. If you're thinking of leaf peeping and heading through the North Carolina mountains, don't miss out on Mad Co. Brew House. Firstly, their Pilsner is excellent. Second, they need the support. [Review 1124 of 2025 - 4371 in North Carolina - 24677 overall]

We fell in love with the town of Marshall before Hurricane Helene, and that love hasn't…read morechanged--but the town certainly feels different now. The impact of Helene was profound, and it's hard not to feel the weight of that change. Given Marshall's long and rich history, we doubt anyone could have anticipated something so devastating. We believe this moment calls for reflection--gratitude for what we still have, and commitment to preserving the character and history of this special place for future generations. The town is slowly recovering, and we were thankful to be able to visit. Some businesses and buildings are clearly still struggling, while others appear nearly back to normal. While in town, we stopped for a bite at Mad Co. Brew House. Parking was easy and convenient on the street, and the open-air concept was inviting. Because of the heat, we opted to sit inside. Upon entering, the bar is immediately to the right--that's where you grab a menu and place your order. We picked up laminated menus, found a large table, and returned to the bar to order once we'd made our selections. After paying, we were given a vibrating coaster to alert us when our food was ready for pickup at the kitchen window. It's worth noting that tipping was prompted at the point of sale. We don't mind tipping--20% or more is typical for us--but it was frustrating to realize that, in this case, there was virtually no service. We placed our own orders, grabbed our own utensils, water, and napkins, and picked up our food when the pager buzzed. Additionally, multiple signs reminded customers to bus their own tables after dining. No one ever checked on us, and we struggled to find a clean table when we arrived. During our visit, we saw several employees either behind the bar or in the open concept kitchen, but none seemed to be sanitizing or tidying up, despite it not being particularly busy. We recognize that the community has endured a lot since the flooding, and our visit was, in part, a way to support local businesses. Still, basic service standards matter--and without improvement, we worry that some visitors may not return. That said, the food itself was excellent--easily a five-star experience. The setting, the charm of the location, and the overall potential of the place are solid. With a little more attention to cleanliness and service, this could be a true gem. For now, we're giving it three stars, hoping it was just an off night--and wishing the best for everyone continuing to rebuild in this resilient town.

Best pizza I've had in a long time! Amazing staff, the two brothers working there are so friendly…read moreand definitely made our experience even better! Must get the cheese slice!

On our recent trip to Asheville, we were looking for some pizza in the area and happened upon…read morePie.Zaa. These slices are huge, but very tasty. The perfect thin crust with a little crunch. We got a slice of cheese, pepperoni, sausage, and a slice of the monthly special-cheeseburger. While a little pricey, these slices are still delicious and about the size of two normal slices of pizza, so not too terrible.

Good variety on specials. Nice connection to Homeplace for beer and pizza, or even gyro with lamb.read more

Pizza was good. Salad was okay. Disappointed that it came with deli meat turkey and not carved…read more Great outdoor space