During a visit to McCaysville, we stopped at Rum Cake Lady Cuban Café while exploring the area as…read morepart of our day riding the Blue Ridge Scenic Railway. As a South Florida native who is obsessed with Cuban food, I had read the reviews beforehand and was really hoping they would live up to the hype and thankfully, they absolutely did. Walking into this place felt like a little piece of home while on vacation. The fresh pastelitos, tostadas, house-made rum cake, and a cafecito were exactly what I didn't know I needed that day. Everything is made in-house, and you can taste the care and authenticity in every bite. Finding such great Cuban food in another state truly felt like the cherry on top of the trip. Aesthetically, the space is full of Cuban pride. The walls share the story of how the Rum Cake Lady came to exist, and it's genuinely beautiful to read about the journey behind the business while you're there enjoying the food. What stood out to me the most was how busy the place was long lines and lots of traction yet the staff remained friendly, welcoming, and attentive throughout it all. That kind of hospitality makes a big impression. Thankfully, after a quick search, I discovered there's another Rum Cake Lady Cuban Café location not too far from the cabin we were staying at in Blue Ridge. Of course, we had to go back this time for dinner ordering the classic media noche! If you're visiting the area and craving something authentic and full of flavor, this place is a must. I'm really hoping they continue to expand, because what they've created is truly special.

I loved it here! The staff there are so sweet and welcoming. Our food came fast and was so fresh!…read moreWe had Croquettes as an appetizer and they were so flavorful and delicious!! The location was beautiful and the atmosphere was so cozy and made us feel very comfortable and relaxed. The value was amazing and we can't wait to eat our rum cakes!! We're so excited to come back next time!

Must try! Everything looked so good - I wish I could have tried it all. We ended up getting a dozen…read morebuckeyes and two bottled sodas. I was told everything is made fresh daily! Definitely recommend!

This local bakery deserves some recognition! They have delicious sweets and made to order sweets…read more Their customer service is above and beyond! I ordered a cheesecake and it was amazing!! Stop in and show them some love

Unfortunately, their hours of operation seem to be optional. We arrived at 4:45 P.M. on a Thursday,…read moreand they were completely shut down. Was hoping to try this place. Can't trust the posted hours of operation.

This was my first visit to Ellijay, and I stumbled across this slightly hidden gem. If you head…read morenorth out of the Downtown Square down N. Main St., you'll find the classy looking white and blue building. Once inside, you enter a world of delicious tidbits, morsels, and tasty bites. Being that this was my first visit, I had to try the very popular pecan bar. I also decided to try one of the cute churro cupcakes. The owners, Jennifer and Charity, we're friendly and welcoming. They greeted me as soon as I entered their shop, and they graciously answered all of my questions. As I was getting ready to depart, I noticed that they also have a large tea room for private parties. It looks like the perfect atmosphere for a British high tea with Victorian looking décor. Needless to say, if I find myself in Ellijay again, I will definitely return to A Little Baked bakery. I highly recommend you try it as well. Cheers

The lemon bars were amazing! They were almost closing but were still so nice and friendlyread more

We saw people walking with coffee and they recommended The Sweet Shoppe. We absolutely fell in love…read morewith all of the positive words on the wall. The bakery items all looked delicious and we wanted them all. We ordered cinnamon bun and had it warmed. I ordered one of the specialty drinks (The Jolene) and my friends wanted just black coffee. They did not have any fresh coffee so they offered her espresso with water, and said they could bring the half and half out for her to add herself. The cinnamon bun was mouth watering and delicious. My friend and I both felt that our coffee wasn't very flavorful, and almost watered down. I would definitely try it again if ever in town, especially for the bakery items!

I love good food and I love a local shop. This bakery has the most amazing bread and breakfast. The…read morestaff is very friendly and quick with your order. Definitely worth the stop!

Nice bakery, serving both lunch and baked goods. Prices were reasonable. Ample seating inside…read more I had the apple turnover since I wasn't hungry, and it was delicious. Sandwiches looked really good too, so would return to try those out. Looked like they had some interesting options. The apple turnover price was a little higher than I expected. But coffee was priced reasonably.

Good sandwiches...the cinnamon rolls are bioengineered, WTF? I figured an Amish store would only…read moresell organic/non-GMO.

This is one of my favorite parts about Blue Ridge. Fresh deli sandwiches & hot bread baked twice…read moredaily. Craft sodas too! Definitely stop in if you're cooking for the weekend!

Great selection of cakes cupcakes and cookies.You must not miss this little hidden jewel.read more