Amazing carrot cake and wonderful cheese straws!! I would recommend this a a stop for anyone in the…read morearea.

Rude! I will not be going back. I don't know if it was because they just opened back up for the…read moreseason but they didn't have the inventory they've had in the past. No pecan rolls, no cinnamon rolls (only on Saturdays), no more deli or sandwiches, & no rolls. Only open Thursday-Saturday. Everything is good but they don't appreciate their customers. Oh well just lost this one!

I was surprised at all the things this store had! We grabbed sandwiches from them two nights and…read morethey were very good! We also bought groceries, beer, soap, fire starters, marshmallow sticks, water and a few other necessities. One evening we sat out back for live music and drinks! Everyone was friendly and helpful. Betty's is an all in one stop shop!

Great atmosphere! We ordered food at the bar by filling out a slip of paper with our choice and…read moreoptions. I ordered the bratwurst sandwich and it came with a bag of chips. I also ordered the potato salad. It was a little sweet for me. The beer selection was full of great German options.

Great food. A little pricey but the meat is delicious. We had to sit on porch out the back door…read morebecause we had a service dog. But they were so nice to us.

Okay so this place is way bigger than expected. Walked in as a party of 7 and immediately seated…read more The seating is small but not. There is an upstairs as well. The service was great our waitress was awesome. The grit balls were good and I'm not a grit fan. The kids meals were nicely sized. The veggie burger was great, the burgers were great and cooked to exact desired temperature and my grilled chicken was so delicious and flavorful. I got mine on a gluten free bun and it was nice and soft. The sweet potato fries were delicious and honestly I was so surprised that they had sour cream for me to dip it in. The prices were good as well. 4 people got soda or tea and one got a beer. The total was around 120$ I would absolutely go back.

Hidden Gem Alert…read more Some places spend millions trying to manufacture "authentic." The Open Door at Alley's Ol' Store apparently skipped that meeting and just kept being authentic. The building looks exactly like what you'd hope to stumble across while wandering the North Georgia mountains. Rustic. Colorful. Cozy. The kind of place that makes you instinctively slow down because you know there's probably something interesting inside. Parking is a bit of a scavenger hunt, but that's part of the adventure. If you're expecting a six-level parking garage with valet service, you've made several wrong turns. The staff immediately made us feel like we'd wandered into Papaw's store and the grandkids were helping out for the afternoon. Two young ladies were running the place, one at the register and one making sandwiches. They weren't reciting a corporate script or trying to upsell me a rewards program. They were just genuinely friendly people who actually seemed happy we stopped in. Imagine that. This isn't a restaurant pretending to be a country store. It is a country store. There's no fancy dining room either. You can eat on the little front porch if it's available, but we grabbed our sandwiches and walked across the street to the riverside park. Honestly, I can't think of many lunches that end with eating beside a mountain river and making a few casts with a fishing rod before heading down the road. That's hard to beat. Now let's talk sandwiches. Three of us ordered the Harvest. Presentation? Maybe a 7 out of 10. Nobody is arranging edible flowers with tweezers back there. It's toasted store-bought bread filled with ingredients that simply belong together. Sometimes food doesn't need to perform gymnastics. It just needs to taste good. And it did. Every bite reminded me that somewhere along the way we've confused "artisan presentation" with "good cooking." The Harvest isn't trying to become internet famous. It's just quietly being delicious. My brother ordered the meatloaf sandwich, and if he wasn't already family, I probably would've stolen half of it. He declared it fantastic with exactly the right amount of condiments. The grandkids inhaled their grilled cheese and ham & cheese without a single negotiation, which every parent knows is basically a Michelin star. One thing that really caught my attention was the steady parade of locals coming in for takeout. That's the kind of review you can't fake. Locals vote with their wallets every day, and this place clearly keeps getting elected. Here's another tip: don't skip the neighboring art gallery. My daughter wandered in and came back smiling. The manager wasn't just selling artwork. She was telling stories. She explained the history of the area, how it shaped the artists, and why certain pieces existed. You could tell she genuinely loved what she was talking about. That's becoming a rare commodity these days. By the time we left, I realized something. The Open Door doesn't have the polish of a big destination restaurant. It doesn't need dramatic plating, twelve-word menu descriptions, or foam strategically placed with tweezers. It has something much harder to create. Character. If you're driving through Lakemont, call ahead if you're in a hurry. If you're not, browse the store, visit the gallery, grab a sandwich, walk across to the river, and stay awhile. Some places feed your stomach. Places like this feed your trip. That's the definition of a hidden gem.

We stopped in with our grandkids to get desserts after picnicking at the park across the road. I…read morehave a small service dog for a serious medical condition. My daughter was carrying her due to my grabbing some meds out of the car & she was told to leave - dogs not allowed. I stepped in and explained she was a service dog. The woman behind the register needs some training on how to handle service dogs because her response was embarrassing and uncalled for. She rolled her eyes and nodded her head and said "ohhhhkayyyyyy" and walked back behind the counter. We left without patronizing this establishment. Please read up on ADA guidelines for service animals so that this is not repeated for future customers.

Great food and service. Place is very spacious and very clean. A lot of Coca-Cola motif around the…read morerestaurant even has. Juke Box in the corner not sure if it works. Had the Philly Cheese Steak with onions, no peppers but that was okay. Food was prepared correctly and served hot, French fries were excellent and fried just right so as not to soak up the ketchup and then become wimpy. They do a great take out service also seen many orders being picked up at the counter and the drive thru window. Highly recommend you check this place out if you are in town. Plenty of parking available in the lot. Keep up the great work will have to try one of their ice cream sodas next time in.

I always calculate my order total before checking out. My meal was supposed to be about $17.50,…read morebefore tax or card fee, which would've been an additional 10-11%. When I paid, the total was $22.00! Looking online, it appears that they have increased their menu prices without updating the actual menu given to customers. Yes this is only two dollars but if that is multiplied by every customer it adds up quickly.

Comfort food at its finest!…read more Biscuits & gravy, cold brew French toast & a breakfast burrito had my husband and I full all day! Cool little spot on the creek. Not impressed with service - not the friendliest, but 4 stars for the creekside location & the food.

The activities guy at Unicoi recommended. Supposed to have burgers. Their Buddha burger with red…read morepepper jelly won an award--made it on best 33 Georgia diner list. So we had to have the Buddha burgers-- all 3 said it was awesome, came with great potatoes. I had the veggie sub--hoochie mama--delicious bread, delicious melty cheese, so yummy. And the potato salad and cucumber salad were great. We shared the homemade tres leches-- it was fantastic!! We are coming back for breakfast! Place is neat as a pin, awesome service and food came out quickly. We opted to eat outside. Did breakfast and it was fab. Found out during breakfast there are professionally trained chefs in the kitchen. Hubby said that was the best burrito he ever had.

This is a charming old country store with wonderful jellies, relishes, candy, local crafts, knives,…read moreclothing, bird feeders, puzzles, soaps. Very friendly and helpful staff. Well worth the stop.

Adorable and historic shoppe with the sweetest staff! Part museum, part gift shoppe-including…read morebiscuits (cookies), cheeses, clothing, kitchenware, and more. Worth the stop!

When I'm in town Sweet Pea's is my go too before 2pm. Anytime I can get a club sandwich with fries…read moreor when they have a Cuban as a special, I'm game. Cheryl is always so nice and greets me with a smile every time. Def one of my favorites in town with reasonable pricing

My experience was alright, it wasn't bad it just didn't blow me away especially for what I got. I…read morehad the lox bagel, and it was basically them giving me the ingredients and I had to put it together myself, and for right at $18 the sandwich should come assembled, because it wasn't a quick ordeal. I haven't gone back since my visit last year, but I've had this review in my drafts for a while, and decided it was finally time to post it. Things may have changed since I was there, but from my one experience it wasn't bad, but there are better restaurants for the price in Blairsville