If Michelin star talent, incredible food, and a side of Native American folklore sound like an odd…read morecombination, trust me..:it works. The Girl & The Raven has such a cool story behind it, and learning about the meaning of the raven in Native American folklore made the experience feel even more special. Then the food arrived... and suddenly conversation stopped because everyone was too busy saying, "You have to try this!" We ordered the breakfast bowl with sweet potatoes, arugula, and the famous hippy sauce, a gooey cinnamon bun, and the homemade daily biscuit sandwiches. Every single bite was phenomenal. The hippy sauce deserves its own fan club, the biscuit was flaky perfection, and the cinnamon bun disappeared so fast it should probably qualify as magic. Every dish was cooked to absolute perfection. You can tell it's crafted by Michelin trained chefs who know exactly what they're doing. Sarah Grace took amazing care of us. She was friendly, attentive, and somehow managed to make us feel like regulars even though we were just passing through. The restaurant itself is adorable, and the artwork covering the walls is stunning. We seriously considered playing a game of "How much luggage can we leave behind to make room for a painting?" If we hadn't packed the car for vacation, one of those paintings would have been riding shotgun all the way home. Come hungry, stay curious about the story, and don't be surprised if you leave wishing your vehicle had just a little more cargo space.

Awesome place! Always swing by and grab food when in the area. Had coffees, a flat white, and…read morebreakfast. Had a homemade biscuit with egg and bacon, a yogurt bowl with fresh fruit and granola, and a breakfast with sausage gravy. Super yummy. No food pics as I have already reviewed! Great service and total coffee house vibe.

Good venue, great tasting food served up quickly and staff is top notch…read more Doors opened up for fresh spring air, spot to eat outside when you have dogs. Refills are quick, pita sandwiches are fresh and overall the meatballs on the sampler were perfect. Good rural local spot. They occasionally have homemade PIE, not this trip.

This is a back road gem to find. Excellent menu food is awesome. People are wonderful warm and…read morefriendly. Will be back soon.

The Food here is wonderful! Staff is warm and wonderful, and the greeter at the front door, I call…read morehim Mr Kitty, Is precious! My husband and I were in Bristol for the races, and we made Bristol Café and market our lunch spot! Yum Yum! Oh and don't feed Mr Kitty, He is well loved and fed, just pet him... he loves the attention

OMG their Cuban sandwich is to die for, I haven't tried anything else myself but my friends love…read moretheir chicken wraps. The service is absolutely wonderful, warm and courteous, the restaurant has few tables but it seems enough for small groups.

We were seated really quickly outside as it was a great day, and it tends to be too noisy inside…read more I ordered the Greeko's Mousaka. My sister had a safe hamburger, and niece the mixed pita (the fries were ala carte). All of the food was really tasty, but the Mousaka reeeeeaaaaly left something to be desired in the presentation. Still, the food was good - but ugly. LoL Would definitely eat there again.

Loved this place. We got here for an early dinner-- very attentive wait staff, quick service and…read moredelightfully tasty food. We enjoyed hummus, a lamb gyro and baclava and all were truly delicious.

I tried Sisters as a Plan B because my first choice wasn't opening until dinner. What a pleasant…read moresurprise! Nice casual atmosphere, and the soup and sandwich combo is excellent. Knowledgeable efficient wait staff as well. I really like this place.

This spot was pretty good overall. The idea of Mac and cheese soup was probably one of the most…read moreunique approaches I've seen in a while. I liked the sweet tea and egg salad sandwich and the prices were quite reasonable. The service and ambiance were nice and felt very local and community based. Very cute spot - wish I had had more time to shop around.

This is an early stages luxury resort that is hitting full stride in 2026 having opened in 2022 and…read morerecently awarded 4 stars by Forbes. The main building is a lovely and spacious modern inn that balances comfort and traditional elements with open and wide modern floor plans and bright spaces in a pleasing way while retaining the cozy fireplace experiences of more traditional settings. A first floor outdoor veranda opposite the main entrance stretches the length of the main building overlooking the well groomed hillside vineyards and a stocked, picturesque fishing pond. The hillside stretches up the horizon and with the westward facing veranda, offers stunning sunset views along with wine service. Below is a patio off the main restaurant and bar offering even more seating around fire pits with couches and Adirondack chairs with appetizer and drinks available for the bar/restaurant. We toured a king 2 room suite with a large sitting area separated from an equally large and well appointed sleeping area with a private large balcony that also faced the western sunset over the vineyards. The rooms were described as more akin to an apartment whereas the 9 onsite yurts accommodations were described more akin to a condo, described as pet friendly and a quiet community. Behind the yurts is a large barn structure that serves as a tasting room with an outdoor seating area with Edison lights strung around the overhang creating a warm space to enjoy the vineyards end production, currently nine wine vintages. Beside the main building are two much larger shaped yurt structures housing a full fitness center and a spa as will as an outdoor pool. We dined at Hickory for dinner and enjoyed their farm to table, Appalachia oriented menus. That will be a separate review but it hits 10/10 for hospitality, service, presentation and food excellence. We plan a fall trip for an overnight stay when the vineyards come in just before harvest to get the full experience! Also, we initially had a glass of their Chardonnay and being pleased with this, we opted to enjoy a bottle with dinner even though the wine list had equally excellent choices from familiar vineyards. This is highly recommended!

We came over the hill into a valley of paradise loaded with grapevines and beauty. What an…read moreunexpected gem! We stopped and had lunch in the main venue of Nicewonder- an absolutely stunning resort with visitors, fishing, pond, tasting room, spa, and farm areas. It's a must see destination!

So glad my brother found this place on our trip home from Tennessee…read more Menu is fantastic! Very creative, full of homemade recipes. Barbecue is tasty. Sides were tasty. Loved the local ginger ale. Put it on your radar if you're driving through Bristol Virginia/Tennessee!

Very happy to have found this little gem. Meat was very tasty and so as the chicken buffalo…read moresandwich. It is a very authentic place and family friendly.

I have been eating here since they first opened and the food is amazing. Everything on the menu is…read moreso tasty and it's always fresh and delicious. My go to is a bowl with both rice and spring mix, Greek chicken, and the kitchen sink with some vinny from the block dressing....so good! And for some crazy reason I had never had their smoothies until today, and they are delicious as well!

This is our favorite little spot. Tasty. Healthy. Locally owned. Just a gem of a spot. My husband…read moreand 7yo son both love it. And I recently took my family who were visiting from Nashville. They were impressed! The chicken bowl with all the sauces is my go-to. My son loves the Paco and the PB + banana pita. I wish more places had a snack menu. I'm eager to try the smoothies. Great service. Delightful humans. Five stars!!

love the purpose and mission behind the cafe, and that they have vegan and other options for those…read morewith dietary restrictions

Okay, I have had a vacation house in Boone for over 23 years ..even one of my kids went to App…read moreState, and I really feel ashamed I have not noticed FARM over the thousands of times I have walked down King Street. Dori and I were looking for lunch one day while visiting Boone, and ended up in FARM, mainly due to visiting Boone Belles right next door. What was an accidental encounter turned in a fantastically spiritual experience. Like all my write ups, I am giving my opinion based on the type of restaurant, service level expectation and the price. The business model is to feed everyone who walks in whether you can pay for it or not. You can eat for free, pay $10 (or as much as you like), buy food tokens to leave in the token jar (passing on a meal) or work off your food in the kitchen or helping out... again as much or little as you want. The atmosphere is what your would expect in a cafeteria with folks servicing you off the line. The food is fresh farm to table and you only pay $10 for your meal, of which they have few options and basically tell what you can order. ... the food for the price was exceptional. There were folks from all walks of life from well off families to homeless folks off the street. The tables are tight and few in number, but not so much to be instructive. They are close enough to do one of my favorite things, meeting people and hearing their stories. So eat, meet and move on to make room for others. You really can miss it if you do not know it's there...look for it tucked away between Boone Belles and the Horton Hotel. In summary, if you are looking for a different dinner adventure, a good meal for services and price, and want to do some good in the world please check out the FARM Restaurant.

This is a small, really cute spot in Blowing Rock that we spotted while exploring the area. They…read morehave a ton of options but we weren't too hungry so just got a cookies & cream macaron. It wasn't the best macaron I've ever had, but it was certainly the biggest haha. Service was fast & friendly; ambiance isn't really applicable, Flavia's itself doesn't have seating. Street parking is free in Blowing Rock, I believe. 7.5/10 would recommend!

This place may be small but the desserts are outstanding. At least the two we finally chose...key…read morelime pie and blueberry lemon cake. Wow! Large enough to share and it's worth every dollar spent. We met the owner's daughter. She said she doesn't bake but her Mom bakes everything in the case--impressive. She said she's the taste tester. Not a bad position. The place is right on Main Street, but the front door faces the other way. We walked right by it and didn't see until we were walking back to our car.