My husband and I just discovered this little place last year. Breakfast is amazing (lemon poppyseed…read morepancakes!). The staff is friendly and always smiling which is rare anymore. The restaurant is very clean. All around good experience.

Absolutely phenomenal…read more No wonder they were rated one of the top restaurants in the southeast, and that's not just for breakfast places. This place does everything right! If anyone reading this wants to open a restaurant, I would highly recommend studying this place. Let's get to the good stuff. I was told I would have a 30-minute wait, and that's just for one--I always travel solo on a poker trip. Well ... almost any trip. Anyway, I explored the grounds and I found a large lawn, a creek, a bridge over that creek, a fake mill (I think it was fake), and three little birds (they were not at my doorstep). After this pleasant exploration that brought great peace and even the idea of moving to Maggie Valley to be closer to poker (and a pancake house), I was called in. The super friendly lady that checked me in told me it would be worth the wait. She was not wrong. So, check this out. Two big pancakes, perfectly cooked dry scrambled eggs as I ordered them, and the best bacon I have ever tasted was a total of around $15 before tax. That's a pretty good deal, especially for one of the best breakfast experiences of your life. My waitress was also superb. I won't mention a name because now that I stopped writing books and this is my writing outlet, some have jumped over and each Google review is getting 10k-100k views (not talking about photos, actual reviews). And then people speculate. I'm going to avoid all that drama. I might have made one mistake with my meal, but it depends how you view it. I went with the super healthy syrup. It's not called Super Healthy Syrup, but that's how I viewed it. I'm a gym rat and I don't eat heavy at all but I sure don't like boring. The pancakes themselves were excellent but I chose the wrong syrup. Now I know to go with the chemically-enhanced version. It's the rebel in me. Gotta do it. Last thing: atmosphere is amazing. Everything is spotless and perfectly spaced. Just so you know, you pay at the front. Extremely Highly Recommended! To have Joey's Pancake House and Frankie's Italian Trattoria right down the street from each other is something.

The food is superb and while we hqve heard of cathead biscuits before, these were small dog-sizes…read moreones and delicious! The waitress was courteous and on the spot with coffee and water. The meal delivery was surprisingly quick given the packed house. Waitress offered takeout coffee which was a very nice touch of the Southern hospitality everyone demonstrated.

We stopped at The Buttered Biscuit during our cross-country road trip from South Carolina heading…read moretoward Knoxville and it made for a filling break in the drive. I ordered the chicken sandwich with a side of potato salad, while my wife got the egg breakfast with a biscuit. The chicken sandwich was generous--two full chicken breasts piled on fresh bread with good seasoning and flavor. The potato salad had a nice homemade taste that rounded out the meal. My wife's egg breakfast came with a huge, warm biscuit that was impressively fluffy and satisfying after hours on the road. Service was friendly and the place had that welcoming small-town diner vibe. The portions were definitely hearty, which worked well for travelers.

Get here early or get here late. Otherwise be prepared for a line. Eat a bowl of Cheerios before…read moreyou leave home and l promise you'll be hungry by the time you get a seat. The diner is on a corner (park in the adjacent lot, or waaay down the block if you were late waking) and leave your name with the hostess. Super clean with a staff of amazingly friendly and superfast waitresses the restaurant is surprisingly spacious and feels more like a new house than a diner. The menu is just as large and accommodates light eaters and "I only eat breakfasters" alike. Portions are large and all food is served fast and hot. Try the sliced smoked sausage with hot onion and peppers if you like spice: with scrambled eggs it's fire. Pancakes were huge, bacon was generous and coffee constantly refilled. Grits? Yes please. Only thing missing for me was livermush (hint, hint ownership). No disappointments here; if you are patient the reward is a great meal with a two-hour nap to follow.

Super quick service, kind workers and great food! You might have a little wait for a table but it's…read moreworth it, trust me! I did a build my own 3 egg omelet with spinach, feta, chicken & onions - delicious!! Their grits are so good, definitely recommend those as a side.

Great breakfast place. I love the family style. I love the pancakes. Friendly staff. It's nice and…read moreclean.

All you can eat breakfast definitely had the guys excited for stopping in at Country Vittles today!…read moreThe food was good and the server was very nice! My only complaint was I ordered coffee and didn't like it and asked if I could change it out after a couple sips and they wanted to charge me for an additional drink, but hey if that's their policy no harm no foul just was disappointed. Definitely a cute little place with yummy options! I believe they also have an all you can eat option at dinner as well. Overall I say go check them out and you won't be sad that you did!

100% worth the drive from Bryson City…read more The staff here are great. The seating is roomy and well lit. Plenty of street parking. The breakfast menu has a ton of options, and everything there is great. The portions are reasonable, the prices are fair. Highly recommend!

Cute charming spot located in downtown Sylva. The menu has something for everyone. The menu looked…read moregreat. I got a traditional breakfast with eggs, sausage, grits, biscuit and spinach/kale. Everything was delicious. The biscuit was amazing...soft, fluffy, buttery. The grits were tasty. Loved my Lucy mocha drink. The service was great. I would definitely come back.

The service is excellent. The staff is knowledgeable and friendly…read more The decor is casual, and comfortable. The food is good. I usually order the bagel, and my wife orders the oatmeal. We are always pleased. Now the star of the show. The coffee is probably the best in the area. They also have bean, and ground to take home. This is a great plz d to start your day.

We went here for frappes on a hot afternoon in Waynesville. The barista was friendly and made…read moredelicious and creamy vanilla frappes for us. Nice quiet atmosphere inside and plenty of seating outside by the creek.

I remember telling my wife the last time we were here that if I could build my dream cabin-it would…read morebe the Balsam here at the lovely and cozy Swag. Two bathrooms, two steam showers, sauna, living room with fireplace, outdoor balcony with fireplace and shower, and it's right across the fence from our nations most popular park-Great Smokey Mountains National Park. We walked right out our door to hike. Nearby trials take you to waterfalls, waterwheels, and the spectacular panoramics from atop Gooseberry Knob or Hemphill Bald. We returned from one of our hikes just in time for the Swag's stellar bbq picnic. That leads nicely to the food and service which is as good as it comes-and frankly what you can expect from a Relais and Chateau. Tables with your names for breakfast and dinner, nightly bites during happy hour, and even lunches to go for your adventures. Which, for us even included horseback riding at the nearby stables. Naturally, they were waiting for us when our ride ended in one of their electric fleet of Volvos to whisk us back up the windy road into a vacation of our dreams!

An amazing long weekend with friends, a rustic retreat reminiscent of times long past. Simple…read morepleasures, long hikes, good company and good food. Wine tasting and cocktails. Corn hole and hot tubbing. Literally on top of the world, be ready for the altitude. Brunch on Sunday was a delight.

This was not what I was expecting -- in the best way possible. I came here with a friend who had…read morevisited the previous location before they moved, and I can confidently say this experience delivered exactly what I needed. First, let's address the only downside: my burger was slightly overcooked. The server was very kind and attentive, but by the time she came back around to check on us, it felt a little late to send it back. I decided to remove the meat and enjoy the rest of the burger -- and surprisingly, it was still very good. My only hope for next time is that everything comes out cooked exactly as intended. Now for the positives -- because there are plenty. The wait time was excellent. We didn't have to wait for a table, and the food came out in a timely manner. That level of efficiency definitely adds to the overall experience. This restaurant is clearly operating at a high level. The location is great, the atmosphere is welcoming, and everything feels well-managed. You can tell there's pride behind what they're doing. We ordered The Goat Burger with Crispy Buttered Taters and started with the Fried Deviled Eggs. The fried deviled eggs were a standout. They had a salty base with a slight kick of heat, and the pickled onions brought in a sweet, tangy balance that elevated the dish. The salty-sweet combination worked beautifully together. A strong appetizer choice. As for The Goat Burger -- aside from being slightly overcooked -- the flavor was impressive. The patty was well seasoned, and the fried goat cheese paired with bacon created a rich, savory profile that complemented the crispy buttered taters perfectly. Everything worked cohesively on the plate. Even after removing the meat, the toppings and structure still delivered strong flavor. The food was absolutely worth the money. I left feeling full and satisfied without feeling overly heavy, which is always a plus. This is a place I will go back to again and again. I would confidently recommend it to others -- great location, good food, good people, and solid service. They also offer wine and beer for those who want to enjoy a drink with their meal. Overall, a very strong experience. I'm looking forward to coming back -- and next time, I'm hoping everything comes out cooked perfectly.

Came to town for my older daughter's college tour at WCU and looked up foragers on a previous visit…read moreand looked up the reviews so decided to bring the whole family +1 and give it a try. The layout of the restaurant is very homey with the Green velvet love seat by the door in the waiting area. It seems very casual with mostly family's and a few couples at the bar. When we arrived there was a short wait so we walked out to admire the Jackson County Courthouse on the hill across the street. After our brief walk our table was ready. We had my wife, son 2 daughters and the oldest one's boyfriend who goes to WCU. We started with the fried deviled egg and cheesy prosciutto croquettes for an appetizer. Big fan of the tomato jam and croquettes so much that I saved the remaining portion for my Gouda grits. They have a wide variety on the menu so everyone found a meal they would enjoy. My wife got the motherclucker chicken sammich with a salad, my youngest daughter got pasta Alfredo, my son got the Rueben, I ordered the fish tacos with Gouda grits and Karlea and Tristan got a basic burger and fries. Other than being messy, my fish tacos were tasty with the slaw and blueberry composite. My wife liked her chicken sammich even though it was at the edge of her threshold for spicy. Brody enjoyed his Rueben but the seasoned veggies were a bit bland. Forager seems like a Sylva staple that will stay on my shortlist. Cheers!