Saturday morning breakfast! Great service generous portions and a lovely atmosphere. Would come…read moreback again

We are new to the area and having to be driving by at dinner time. Husband was getting hungry and…read morewanted to eat right away. This place had so many great reviews and now I see why. I just had a simple cheeseburger with a side of their broccoli salad. The burger was huge and juicy. The broccoli salad was exactly how I like it, sweet and with raisins. My husband had what they call a hamburger steak, which was pretty much just a huge spread out hamburger. He loved it also. I love the mom and Pop feel of it. I will be back!

Stopped in for an afternoon coffee while visiting Chimney Rock. I had a delicious Carmel latte…read more The lady was very friendly and we talked about the rebuilding that Chimney Rock is going thru after the hurricane. They had coffee and cold drinks. T-shirts and souvenirs. There is a small area in the back to sit and also outdoors on the. Deck overlooking a beautiful stream.

My husband and I stopped in last weekend for a coffee treat while driving around the Chimney rock…read morearea. The first thing I saw in front of this business was a Puppy Pit stop bowl of water, and I was instantly glad we stopped. What a small yet immensely thoughtful gesture! Now, on to the drinks! My husband ordered a mint frappee and I ordered an iced coffee with cream and toffee syrup. The owner and employee were so friendly and we had great conversation for about 10 minutes. The drinks were both beautiful and delicious. The river runs right behind the coffee shop and we walked down to enjoy the view with our coffee. It was a great experience. Rating from F to A +++, It gets an A+++.

Wonderful friendly staff! This isn't fast food- it's made to order. But the store is fun to peruse…read morewhile waiting!

Drove by this place a handful of times and finally decided it was time to check it out. So glad we…read moredid, the menu has so many good sounding options it was hard to choose which i wanted more (guess I'll have to go back, oh nooo...). I got the thanksgiving croissant and it hits that Thanksgiving leftover vibe so well haha. It is also *massive* which is great--leftovers of the leftover sandwich! The people were kind and while you wait for your order to be made you can browse the shop attached to the cafe. From handmade blankets to walking sticks to lotions to classic Coca Cola bottles, you never know what you'll run into. All in all, highly recommend checking them out and I'm eager to make a trip back to see them again.

Cute hole in the wall place. You can sit back with your laptop and read, bring your laptop, sip on…read moresome coffee or chai, and listen to the chill music and vibe~ You can also order books that you don't see here! Pretty awesome

What a unique coffee shop! They've got a full-service coffee bar--offering coffee roasted in…read moreSwannanoa--and then, hidden behind the storefront, a curated collection of eclectic reads. A great place to let some caffeine get you dialed into a book!

Always enjoy browsing bookstores, and seeing another independent bookstore, I had to make a quick…read morevisit. Malaprop's Bookstore and Cafe is at the heart of downtown Asheville and blends well with other local businesses. The bookstore has its charm. The bookstore carries many tending and new releases of books. I'm intrigued that the bookstore hosts weekly events and some quirky magnetic and trinkets.

Malaprop's will forever be one of my favorite indie bookstores. I first fell in love with it back…read morein 2021 when I lived in AVL. I liked the name so much because I was the type of person who used malaprops a good amount. It's extra charming because you're able to order something from their cafe while reading your book. This spot is deceptively huge. The different sections are very intentional and beautifully organized. I had an especially great time looking at the "Beautiful Books" section this visit. I ended up falling in love with a short stories book by Chips Hardy that I took home. I also adored their graphic t-shirts here. I am not a big t-shirt person, but always want more graphic tees, so was so excited to love this one so much. I had a really special experience with one of the booksellers here on my recent visit too. I could not find The Enchanted April in the fiction section and when I asked, one of the booksellers got really excited about the author and that book. She passionately told me how wonderful the book was. We were sad to see it was sold out, but suggested I check a bookstore a block over. I love this bookstore and think everyone should make it a stop on an Asheville trip.

What a great spot. Right in my town but never been before. Made a point to go here on a Tuesday for…read morea business lunch. Staff was busy but friendly. Ordered. York Dog and a Cuban sandwich with onion rings. (Yeah went unhealthy today) The chili on the York Dog was some of the best I have ever had. The Cuban was spot on. Place was clean and quiet. Also eclectic. Will definitely be back!!

The food was delicious and iced tea fresh and flavorful…read more The service was a little slow and the area where you order is congested but plenty of seating in and out. Desserts looked great. Loved my chicken salad wrap.

Google Maps doesn't take you to the exact location. It's on a side street. Cute place, friendly…read morestaff great lattes and good selection of pastries.

Stopped into The Wakey Monkey in Saluda, NC on a Sunday afternoon and had a really nice lunch…read moreoverall. We ordered the Italian frittata and the chicken salad sandwich. Both were tasty and hit the spot. The chicken salad sandwich was the standout for us--simple, fresh, and really satisfying. The frittata had great flavor, but it was a little on the dry side, so I'd probably pair it with something extra next time or try another option. All in all, a solid place to grab a bite in Saluda, and we'd happily come back--especially for that chicken salad sandwich.