Night time ambiance is definitely a bar vibe. Nothing wrong with that, just don't come here…read moreexpecting a relaxing or intimate date night setting. The food was excellent, fried pickled okra was very good, not too sour but perfectly breaded. I had the salad Evangeline and it was just right, a little cajun sampler of crawfish blackened shrimp and fried green tomato's, all sitting atop their house salad. Only complaint was my daughter's green beans were complete mush, as you can see in the picture. Would like to come back for lunch when it's warmer outside, they have a nice looking patio.

Outstanding breakfast and cappuccino. It was a beautiful day to sit outside and there was no wait…read more Nice and clean restaurant. We had the avocado toast (highly recommend) and the fried green tomato Benedict.

A small spot for a big appetite!…read more I hope you get to meet Allison because she made this experience worth it. I would have been lost without her and our Mountaineer son to guide us. You can order from a kiosk, the QR code at your table or Allison can help you. I had a bacon cheeseburger and my guys had burgers with seasoned fries. The food arrived very quickly and was cooked to perfection. Be warned: the seasoned fries are VERY seasoned fries. I snuck a few of my hubby's to taste but I'm sure I wouldn't have been able to eat an entire order of my own. I wish I had room for a shake because they looked incredible. Maybe next time!

Well true to its name we will be coming back! Burgers were fresh and spot on. The local burger has…read morebeef from a source just a few minutes from the restaurant. Fries are fresh cut and tasty. Only opportunity is the order can be a bit clunky. Either through the app at the table or a kiosk. However, the gentleman that helped direct us explained everything and made the experience awesome. When in Boone, hit the Come Back!!! Good Selling!!!

After a camping trip, this was the perfect hot breakfast option!…read moreHonestly have never tried their chicken biscuits before, but it was perfect and delicious. As always, the best coffee for the best price.

Food was great, but the service was unprofessional. When I pulled up to the window to get my…read morechange, the worker goes, "Ya'll really wanted ya'll fucking Mac Donald's". Terrible ambiance. Do better. "Nibbalations 20 30"

My favorite place in Banner Elk, hands down. The salmon bowl, pecan trout, flatbread, and variety…read moreof burgers are delicious! Definitely my to go option when I don't want to cook. LOVE the staff here and they make you feel like family. They take great care of their customers and each other, awesome team. Especially love when Sarah Jo is bartending. She always brings a smile to my face. And boy can she sing! Call the cafe to find out which nights she is performing. You will love her beautiful voice and her contagious smile. I'd give this place more than 5 stars if I could!

We stopped in for lunch and were not disappointed. First, our waitress, Cat, was amazing! She…read morebrought our drinks out right away and they have great iced tea! Then we started looking at the menus. They had a regular menu and a specials lunch menu which we all ordered from. Very reasonable prices and enough food for 2 meals. I had the BarBQ pork with fries and coleslaw, very good. Others had turkey and dressing, Black Bean burger, & Fried Chicken, all were yummy. You get2 homemade sides with your meal also. It was a nice day so we sat on the patio at an umbrella table. Beautiful spot with lots of flowering plants to admire. Cat took very good care of us we will go back.

what an AMAZING jewel!! came upon Kay's off one of the local maps and holy moly!! the food was…read morespectacular, fresh and incredibly tasty!! The place is ckean and chill!! It's where the locals go and they are on it!!Monday was meatloaf day for my better half and I had the Black Forest sandwich... unreal!! The prices are LOW!!! If you're within 6 hours of this place make a detour!!! Go as soon as you can!! Oh, Kay is super nice also!!! Picked up a homemade cinnamon roll and brownie for later!! Cheers All!!

The food was terrific! I had the chicken piccata and it was excellent. The chicken was tender and…read morejuicy, and the sauce had just the right amount of butter and capers. The cheesecake was superb. The atmosphere is casual and cozy. And the sing-along music by the Kimmels is always a lot of fun.

Well first off its location is near Elk River park road. The blt was crispy and full of bacon. The…read morehot dogs were meaty and well cooked. The ice cream? Lots of pecans in the butter pecan. Simply awesome and relaxing. Not fancy just good food.

Cheeseburger and onion rings are pretty good.. chicken fingers and peanut butter shakes are yummy…read moretoo .. Pretty fast but cooked to order.. has a outside seating area so if it's a nice day you can sit and eat.. they also sell bags of ice..

While staying in a campground just outside of Boone we decided to start our day in the Banner Elk…read morearea. After looking at our choices of restaurants for breakfast we chose Bella's, our wait was as long as it took to wipe down a table across from the side entrance. The hostess was very outgoing and struck up a conversation while leading us to our table, our server continued the hospitality as she took our drink order and made a few recommendations. The restaurant was busy being it was nearly filled but it appeared like us no one waited on anything the service here was outstanding. We both order different versions of the egg plate one with two eggs over medium, link sausage, creamy grits and an over-size biscuit, the other one egg scrambled, fresh made home fries, country ham and a biscuit. The food was outstanding and delivered to our table hot from the kitchen just waiting for a fresh pat of real butter for the grits and biscuits. I'm sure there are lots of breakfast options in the area but we loved our choice. This is definitely a restaurant I'd visit again when in the area...

This was my second time visiting Bella's Breakfast & Lunch. We were able to seat our selves, and…read morethere was no wait. Autumn was our server. She was nice. The other server called out that morning, so Autumn was responsible for everyone there. It looked like the cook was also the food runner. Service was very slow as a result, which we did not blame on Autumn. She was working non-stop. I wonder if management could have helped them out. The food was decent. I would try it again.

We tried to get a table here almost every day of our 5-day trip, but it was packed! We finally…read moresmartened up and called a day ahead for a reservation. It might have just been the holiday rush, but I always figure "busy means good," so my expectations were high--and The Local didn't disappoint. We started with the nachos; they were delicious, though I do wish they came with a bit more meat. For mains, the burger was outstanding--probably one of the best we've had in the entire area. We also ordered the Brazilian steak, which was cooked perfectly and came with great plantains. The quinoa with tofu was good, too, though it was a little dry and would have been perfect with a sauce. The service really stood out. Our waitress was incredibly attentive and refilled my water at least four times without me asking. Great ambiance and an all-around good experience. Definitely worth the wait!

I was visiting my son in Boone, as we move him into college... Ordered the wings, I had what I…read morebelieve was a blackened goat cheese, and fig burger with caramelized onions, which was off the charts, my son had the Salmon. Ratings- He gave the salmon a seven I give my Burger a nine, and the wings were about a seven(dry rub). That said, sitting at the bar was absolutely a treat... Erin was fantastic. Will 100% return and this is definitely a spot not to be missed. Also fantastic beer selection!!!

That is the best breakfast I have eaten in a very long time!…read more With the restaurant world lacking in flavor and taste this place thrives in both. Great job guys. Service is friendly and fast. Loved it!!!

This spot was perfect for a quick, hearty bite. They have a ton of options for biscuit sandwiches,…read morebreakfast plates and more. I opted for the Vicious which is a cheddar jalapeno biscuit, crispy chicken, maple sausage gravy, cowboy candy which is like sweet grilled jalapenos and syrup. Normally,my breakfasts are not so hearty but this was a delicious treat. I also opted for a loaded bloody mary which was solid. This is the kind of spot where you pay at the counter and they bring your food to your table. It's casual, service is friendly, and the dish was under $13. The spot has ample parking and is pretty spacious as well.

I definitely recommend their single burger with cheese because if you get the double burger, you…read morebetter be hungry because last time I was there the food was delicious. The service was quick and when I say quick, I barely had to even stop my work truck before getting to the window placed my order and by the time I got around to the other side, he was standing there with the burger in my drink, waiting on me

Intrigued as this is a chain that we aren't familiar with. It's super cute little burger joint…read morethat's drive thru only. They do have the tagline 'sudden service' for a reason. As soon as you pull to the opposite side of the building your order is ready to go. Beware if you feel pressured or anxious at a drive thru. Cashiers were super friendly and patient (remember our first time here). Pulled up and was told no shakes or fries were available. That was disappointing. So, didn't really get to have the full Pal's experience. Ordered the chili burger which was delicious and huge! Also got an unsweetened tea and a Mr. Enough (local herbal drink). All were good. We did have a local with us who assured us that everything is tasty there. Unfortunately, we only experienced a super limited menu, but had terrific service.