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    River Rock Cafe

    4.7 (52 reviews)
    InexpensivePizza, Salad, Sandwiches
    Open 11:00 am - 2:30 pm

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    What's the vibe?
    Good for kids
    Outdoor seating
    Good for groups

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    French dip and potato salad
    Danielle J.

    Stopped by after hiking and glad I did. One of the best potato salads I've ever had. Friendly people. Plenty of parking. Plenty of seating inside and outside. The French dip was also spot on - perfectly toasted bread with healthy portion of flavorful meat. I thought I'd save half for later but it didn't stand a chance. Demolished the whole thing. Also note Google has their hours til 2p, but they're actually open til 3p.

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    Jennifer H.

    My mom and I decided on another one of our day trip adventures. We decided we wanted to take the scenic route out by hanging rock. Since we left so early, we knew that we would have to stop for lunch somewhere. I checked my trusty Yelp up to see if there was anything recommended in the area and found this lovely little treasure. I am more convinced than ever, that Yelp has helped me find some of the sweetest, and cutest, little places to eat during my adventures. This is the sandwich place. It's in the cutest little town called Danbury in North Carolina down the street from hanging Rock State park. Inside it has about six to eight tables. You walk up to the counter to order what you want ( it's hot sandwiches cold sandwiches chili) We both got the Lauren, which is smoked turkey with lettuce and honey mustard on marbled rye bread. Mom got hers cold, I got mine grilled. It doesn't sound like much but let me tell you, they were REALLY good Sammies! This is a very popular place and while we were there some lunch regulars came in It was so friendly and so jovial I honestly wanted to look at apartments for rent in the area! It has been a long time since I have been someplace that made me feel this welcome. I earnestly hope that if you go out to Hanging Rock (and why wouldn't you?) that you stop here for lunch. Oh! On an aside....CLEANEST bathrooms EVER in ANY restaurant I have ever been to. SPOTLESS.

    Yesterday was our first visit here and absolutely everything was perfect ! First of all, I was won over by the fact that they not only welcomed our fur baby Crowley, but they actually have a section on the menu JUST for dogs! We ate outside and enjoyed talking to Violet, who brought Crowley's steak and cheese platter to the table , complete with a bowl of ice water! Everything we ordered was SO good , especially the potato salad. So much so that we all wished we had more of it after we got home :) Pasta salad , Buffalo chicken wrap, the cheese sandwich - every bit of it was delicious! Another positive - and very important to me - the sweet tea was as good as mine ! Already planning on going back and also taking more family members to this cool little place! BTW, I never leave reviews for the most part. But I was definitely impressed with this place and wanted to share this great experience!

    Half pound of pastrami
    Matthew D.

    They are only open during lunch hours, at least during the work week, but this place has everything to eat as. Everything our party had was super delicious.

    BBQ Chicken Wrap and Potato Salad

    THIS IS THE BEST FOOD I HAVE EVER HAD. I am not exaggerating. My husband and I stopped here after our hike at Hanging Rock State Park. I saw that it had good reviews and it's one of very few places around so we decided to test it out. The man taking our order was so incredibly friendly. The food came out so quick too. My husband got the BBQ chicken wrap that was on special. It was chicken, bbq sauce, ranch, lettuce and tomato in a wrap. It was absolutely amazing. I got Yogi's sub which was smoked Turkey, Swiss cheese, lettuce, tomato and Italian dressing on a hoagie roll. It was incredible. Their potato salad and pasta salad were both super good too. They had cookies and brownies at the front counter too which were very tempting but I abstained. I am seriously considering driving back the 2 hours to Danbury just to eat here.

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    We often stop here after hiking at Hanging Rock. Great little cafe! Friendly service and great food! Highly recommend it!

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    It's a treat when we get to eat here. Always fresh, lots of variety and always delicious. Friendly faces and good food, can't beat it.

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    Great food and nice staff! We were visiting from out of town and they accommodated us well .

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    Great food, would definitely recommend eating here. Food is a little pricy for what it is but very delicious!!

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    Solid sandwiches to consume after hiking at Hanging Rock. It is very close to the park entrance. I like their bread.

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    Artist's Way Creation Bakery Cafe - Pink lemonade cupcake - a little smooshed

    Artist's Way Creation Bakery Cafe

    4.4(15 reviews)
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    My husband stopped by here today after doing our taxes and what a treat! This little hole in the…read morewall was a unique find. Right beside the artist shop and Rocky's ice cream shop. if you blink your eyes you'll miss it. Apparently it's popular for ppl to stop in on their was tonHanging Rock for their box lunches!!! The smell of the place when you walk in is Divine!! My husband got the Club sandwich and I got the Italian sub. The sandwiches were Huge we also got a side of potato salad and it's probably the best I've ever had! the meal come with fruit a drink and one of their deserts. They also make the bread there and do Wedding cakes!! Please stop by if you have a chance! You will not be disappointed.

    Lovely little bakery near Hanging Rock park. In a strip of shops that appear to be older but with…read morerecent remodeling. The smell as i stepped through the door was heavenly. They had a case with cookies and other goodies and a round tower case with multiple flavors of cupcakes. My kiddo got a chocolate chunk cookie while i opted for a pink lemonade cupcake. Kiddo said the cookie was yummy; it was pretty big and had large chunks of chocolate. I took my cupcake home and unfortunately turned it over before i got to eat it. The damage was minimal - surprising when frosting is involved! - and of course the taste was unaltered. The cake was moist and well flavored; the icing was very firm but good and not overly sweet. I'd definitely stop in again if in the area!

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    Donna Kaye's Sandwich Shoppe - The Buckin' Elk special sub...one of many yummy items on the board.

    Donna Kaye's Sandwich Shoppe

    4.9(16 reviews)
    37.1 mi

    I really enjoy the sandwiches at this very unique restaurant. Service is quick and the sandwiches…read morefreshly made. The only reason for a missing star is that this environment is not for everyone. It's terrific if you want to bring your children to a place where they can totally entertain themselves while you enjoy a lunch with friends. I was looking for a quiet place where I could relax. That was difficult with a little girl (even though she was precious and cute) screaming and riding a skateboard inside. I was glad that she and her little brother could just be themselves and have a great time, but that can be somewhat problematic for diners. Just be aware going in that if this isn't your style you may just want to get a take out.

    We discovered this wonderful sandwich shop in Downtown Elkin - thanks to David wt the Yadkin valley…read moreChamber of Commerce. Kaye's opened in December and features deli style sandwiches. The Buckin' Elk is a turkey BLT with avacado, and whatever fixin's you want. We also had the Italian - salami and cheese, lettuce, tomato, whatever you want. Great! Serving sizes are ample - actually, two could share a sandwich. Limited sides - pasta salad, etc. Packaged chips. Service was quick and friendly. ** They use local lettuce, from Greenhouse Towers in State Road. They use a pesticide free, aeroponic tower garden system. They provide greens for Hugh Chatham Hospital and a number of area restaurants. We highly recommend Kaye's.

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    The Dalton Bar And Grill

    The Dalton Bar And Grill

    4.2(50 reviews)
    12.1 mi

    The Dalton is an outstanding addition to downtown King! I stopped in for a lunch meeting and our…read moreserver was the best. The place was really busy and at no point did I feel like she forgot about us. The best part? The food was great! My chicken wrap was sooooo yummy and my coworker ordered the Lasagna special. The space is also super cool - highly recommend!

    This was my second visit to The Dalton Restaurant, and regrettably, it will likely be my last. My…read moreprevious experience was underwhelming, but I decided to give the restaurant another opportunity in hopes that it had improved. Unfortunately, this visit fell even shorter of expectations. The food quality was particularly disappointing. The Cajun shrimp Alfredo was excessively heavy and resulted in immediate discomfort, lacking the balance and flavor one would expect from such a dish. The addition of bacon to the dish was a clear misstep, overwhelming the other flavors and contributing to an already overly rich and unbalanced meal. The croissants were equally unsatisfactory--dense, chewy, and overbaked, with a texture and taste suggesting they had not risen properly. Surprisingly, the highlight of the meal was the side salad, which, while fresh, should not have been the most enjoyable component of the dining experience. Overall, I left feeling quite disappointed. Given that both of my visits have resulted in similarly negative experiences, I find it difficult to justify returning.

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