Small town charm meets big city cuisine, in a rustic, vintage building. Service was outstanding,…read moreas were the drinks and food. The hardest part was choosing a drink from the aptly named, southern inspired menu. Should I have the Hell in a Handbasket, Mama's Switch, or a That'll do Pig? You can't go wrong. Sized were much larger than expected and priced far below similar type restaurants we have patronized in larger towns. For dinner, I had the filet, medium rare, and it was perfectly seasoned and cooked. That shouldn't make a restaurant stand out, but based on recent experiences, it was a delight. Dessert was a hot bread pudding accompanied by vanilla ice cream. Superb. Stop by this gem of a place if you are in the area. Lots of cute shops nearby, too.

2026 June 17, 18:03; Elkin NC…read more Parking - 2 Downtown street parking is hit and miss. Location - 4 Prime location for walking downtown Decor/Ambiance - 3 rustic Customer Service - 4 much improved Pricing - 2 / 3 based on surrounding it is pricey, especially in this economy. However, the food is very good. Food Flavor - Presentation - Product Variety - 2 few selections. However, the selections seem targeted to offer a spectrum of flavors. Restrooms - Cleanliness- 4 very clean and orderly Seating- 3 limited,, but may be adequate depending on the evening. Time To Order - 4 quick to take our orders Time To Food Arrival - 3 average Conceal Carry Allowed - no signage This is a return for us. Time to see what has improved and if there are any areas that have slipped. The service has improved and I found it to be very pleasant and professional. The food flavors are still well prepared and Amazing!

We came here on a Saturday afternoon in late July as we followed the 100 mile yard sale which goes…read morefrom Harmony, NC to Virginia on US 21. We were traveling through Elkin and while The Yellow Door Cafe had almost no presence on Yelp we did see many positive reviews in Google and decided this was a great opportunity to add to the Yelp community. We arrived close to noon and were greeted immediately upon walking in. The building appears to be a converted home and is cozy and well kept. We noticed almost immediately there was a connection to Angry Troll Brewing which is another local business in Elkin that we are fans of. The signage for Yellow Door also states they are affiliated with Liberty Catering. We were placed at a small table and provided menus along with a short menu with featured their daily specials. Our server was friendly and helpful in telling us more about their business and making recommendations. My wife decided on the chef salad while I chose the chicken cordon bleu sandwich with fries. Our food arrived a short time later and looked delicious. In addition, the place started to really fill up. There were several tables seated while we enjoyed our meal. My wife really enjoyed her salad but it could have been bigger, she would have loved the option of ordering a larger size for more money. The ingredients were fresh and delicious. I thought the Chicken Cordon Bleu sandwich was also delicious. The fried chicken was very crunchy. I got the garlic aioli on the side but thought it was yummy and kept dipping my sandwich in it. My wife noted the restroom was clean and well appointed as well. The prices were reasonable and we really enjoyed our meals. This is an excellent stop while in Elkin and near the historic downtown area.

We love The Yellow Door Cafe! Elkin is a cool, small town, withe a number of good restaurants. This…read moreis one of the best. TYD serves brunch and a great selection of sandwiches at reasonable prices. Our party of four for lunch today started with their Pimento Cheese appetizer (available hot or cold). It comes with an amply supply of crispy, house made pita chips. We ordered ours hot. It was creamy with just a little kick. NOT oily like a lot of heated pimento cheese. The Reuben had a healthy serving of corned beef, just the right amount of kraut, and a creamy, Swiss cheese, and sweet Thousand Islands. Rue Bread was grilled just right. The BLT on toasted Sourdough bread was piled high with bacon, fresh tomatoes, and crispy lettuce. With mayo. Bacon was a thick slice, cooked perfectly. The French Dip on Ciabatta bread. Thinly sliced roast beef, with caramelized onions.and Swiss cheese was very good. The dip was ok. Could have a little more kick. Muffuletta sandwich (turkey, ham, olive tapenade, Swiss cheese, and a goat cheese spread) was delicious. They offer fries, sweet potato fries, potato salad, and a pasta salad as sides. Fries were crispy and tasty. Sandwiches are offered on breads appropriate for each sandwich, but you are free to choose other breads. TYD also offers a burger, chicken, chicken salad, and egg salad sandwich. There is a small bar menu and local craft beer available. We highly recommend the Yellow Door Cafe.

Let me start with the service from Alexa, who was friendly and attentive the entire visit…read more Secondly I want to speak to the pizza we had there which was absolutely delicious, a bacon and brie pizza. Made in a wood fire oven the crust and overall pizza was absolutely the top that I have had recently. The creek if you want to walk down to it was very nice as well. I guess Elkin Creek is on the muddy side, but still quaint and nice to look at as well. Now the wine, I was not blown away unfortunately and each, had a way of making me think I was tasting some type of Kombucha due to the spices used in them an a lingering flavor. I couldn't put my finger on it, but it was that way through all of the six wines we tasted.

Lovely winery next to a large Creek. Alexa who assisted us was absolutely amazing and very sweet…read more Thank you Alexa for making our experience wonderful. Pizza that we ordered was delicious, with brie and bacon and the perfect thinness. It was quite large as well for $21 and we're still thinking about that pizza. But the wines, oh no, I never went to a winery where the wines tasted like they had a vinegar aftertaste. The only one we could stomach was the "soft white". We ordered a bottle of it to have with the Pizza and then walked around the premises to enjoy the creek. We're sad in our hearts that the wine just wasn't our taste, but if you want great wood fire pizza and a beautiful location, definitely come here.

Not worth the money for the food or the service. Went for their Mother's Day brunch they were sold…read moreout of the beef entrée. You could not change any dish such as taking tomatoes off a salad. Food was overcooked and appeared to have been sitting under a warming light and then sauce added and served. Chicken was dried out, and salmon was overcooked. Server was not friendly and acted like it was a burden to serve us. There were four of us and they added a 20% gratuity. We were not told about this by our friendly waitress, but happened to see it on the bill so did not want to leave her more money. It is a beautiful venue.

The food has only gotten better after all these years. We came for lunch on Sunday and was…read morepleasantly surprised that they were serving brunch. So that was the choice of 3 of the 4 of us. Our eggs were great. The cheese biscuit with a choice of toppings was delicious. The bacon could have been crisper. My husband, the odd man out got the French dip sub and enjoyed that too! Best of all, we got the coffee creme brulee and it was the BEST CB I have had in awhile. Along with the good food, the spring dining on the covered porch and great service made our experience just delightful. Yum.

What else can i say these donuts are really good. The oreo and blueberry cake were both awesome but…read morethe star of the show was definitely the dixie dog! All three tasted very fresh. They also offer bagels, breakfast sandwiches, ice cream and snowballs. Pretty cool little place and service is quick even when they are busy.

Oh my goodness, these are just some of the best donuts at this establishment, Dixie Donuts Check…read morethem out.

I loved this place! I've been trying to make it out forever and finally had the chance. It was busy…read moreon a Sunday morning, we waited a good 30-40 minutes, but it was well worth the wait and once we were sat the food came out impressively fast! My friend ordered the breakfast burrito, it was huge! For a side she had the sweet potato tots. She let me steal a bite of both and yum! I opted for the Hot Honey Chicken with Pimento Benedict and wow! I was nervous the pimento cheese would be overpowering, but it wasn't at all! It was a nice, creamy complement to the spicy crispy chicken. The hollandaise cut through some of the richness for a pleasant mellower. Prices are reasonable and our waitress was great! The restaurant is larger than it looks but it does get quite crowded. Can't wait to come back here!

Another of the good downtown restaurants that I have fought the parking to try - downtown WS's…read moresuccess is also a problem going forward - parking downtown needs to be addressed intelligently, which the local officials don't bring to the table, instead they are going to make changes which will just make matters worse! This is a solid restaurant with much to offer in the brunch/breakfast area - an area that has become popular and chic, and it almost always means much will be expensive, usual very expensive considering the less than costly menu ingredients that drive food choices here, and other such brunch spots. Brunch is seen as more than just a meal for some folks who are all into what is trendy, and restaurant are aware of this and prices are raised due to the "experience" element! I have tried several items here including their version of Huevos Rancheros (not a fan of how they make it, pulled pork is a party foul), the Eggs Benedict (decent but over priced for sure, $17 with bacon added), and several Omelette choices, can reach $15. This is obviously a popular spot in downtown Winston, but I find it generally overpriced, loud, and the service is inconsistent. I like a good adventure, but somethings simply are not worth the cost! Note that the prices for individual items are written, very lightly with no $ sign to the right of the item. This is done intentionally to make the customer pay less attention to what they spending. Many restaurants are using some form of this approach!

We had a lovely meal while in town. Delicious food and great service. Accidentally left my purse…read morethere and live out of town. Called next day and staff not only had it behind the counter but was kind enough to ship it to me the very next day. Great food and great people!

Came here based on a colleague's recommendation and was pleasantly surprised. It is a very…read moreunassuming spot close to UNCG's campus. It has a little bit of parking on-site. When you come in, you will see it is set up like an old school diner, from decor to menu. They only have hot coffee - which is fine, just be prepared! They also have a nice mixture of Latin-inspired menu items and diner classics. I got the chilaquiles, which were so good. And the portion they give you are huge! The food came out quickly, and our waitress made sure to keep my coffee cup filled. This is a great spot to stop in if you happen to be nearby!

Hawthorne Inn is a mixed bag. Located right off the…read morehighway, next to old town, 5 minutes to downtown, and right next to the Camino bakery. But, it is old dated and dreary. The positive points are the accommodating, friendly, informative front desk staff. Breakfast was made on site from scratch, it was good and very well priced at $10.95. Although, people not coming in to eat breakfast shouldn't be picking up the lids to food to see what's there, read the signs or ask. My bed was very comfortable, with clean crisp white sheets. I was very pleased with the room, until I saw the moldy grout and broken toilet seat in the bathroom. After driving 8 hours I was too tired to change rooms that night. I woke up the next morning with bug bites on my back and chest. No I don't have pets. So for me in the future it's a no.

[I JUST RECEIVED A PHONE CALL REGARDING A FULL REFUND THAT MAY TAKE A MONTH TO CLEAR. -- I JUST…read moreWANTED TO BE FAIR AND POST THAT HERE. IF IT COMES, I MAY AMEND THE REVIEW] Don't Let My Mistake Become Your Mistake I rarely write negative reviews, but this was the worst hotel experience I've ever had. The HVAC system at this property is apparently old and, according to staff, frequently malfunctions. Unfortunately, I learned that firsthand when the air conditioning failed on the hottest day of the year--July 4th. After a long flight and drive from Charlotte Airport, I arrived expecting a comfortable night's rest. Instead, I spent a sleepless night in a sweltering room. To the hotel's credit, staff offered me a replacement room, but what was supposed to be an upgrade was just as hot as the standard room I had originally booked. At that point, there was no meaningful solution to the problem. What made the situation even worse was the hotel's billing policy. Unlike most hotels that charge you after your stay, this property charged my credit card in advance. That's particularly bad news when the hotel cannot provide the basic service you're paying for: a room with working air conditioning. With no realistic option but to leave, I checked out early on July 4th, forfeiting the second night of my reservation. Yet the front desk staff informed me they were not authorized to refund the unused night, despite already having charged my card. I was told that only the manager, Mr. Aaron Simerlink, could approve the refund--and that he works only Monday through Friday. Think about that for a moment. The hotel could charge my credit card immediately, but the employees standing in front of me supposedly lacked the authority to return money for a night I would not be using because the room was uninhabitable. Why should a guest have to spend a holiday weekend chasing down a manager to obtain a fair refund? Adding insult to injury was the customer service that followed. Mr. Simerlink initially avoided taking my call, and when I finally did speak with him after the front desk returned to him a second time, he ended the conversation by hanging up on me. That is not how a reputable hotel treats a guest who experienced a major service failure. Ironically, when I checked out, the front desk had mistakenly billed me for the room "upgrade." Somehow, they were able to correct that charge without Mr. Simerlink's intervention, yet they remained powerless to refund the unused night. The inconsistency speaks for itself. I eventually noticed that the unused night's charge had been refunded. That was the right outcome, but it should never have been a struggle to get there. A reputable operator would have shown genuine concern for a guest who endured a sleepless night in extreme heat. The response should have been immediate, apologetic, and customer-focused--not reluctant, dismissive, and adversarial. My advice is simple: don't do it. If you're considering staying here, remember that when things go wrong, how management responds matters just as much as the problem itself. Based on my experience, you deserve better. Listen to what I'm telling you. Don't let my mistake become your mistake. You deserve better than this