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!

Vibes: Immaculate. Food: Stunning…read more Coffee: The best I've had in a long time. Service: Very fast. I wish I lived in the area so I could come here more often.

Stopped in for lunch today and we enjoyed our meal the staff was helpful choosing a selection. I…read morehad the Hot Honey Biscuit and my wife had the salad. They were fairly busy and everything went great.

We had a great experience! Cemone was our server and she was extremely friendly, attentive, and…read moremade us feel very welcome from the moment we sat down. The food was also very good. We ordered the "Say What" appetizer and the bacon jam honestly deserves to be bottled and sold on its own -- it was that good! The chicken wrap was also very tasty and full of flavor. Between the great food and excellent service, this is definitely a place worth stopping by if you're in the area. We will absolutely be back!

We really liked our visit to Native Brews Tap & Grill along the main stretch through Cherokee, NC…read more A bit further down the road, away from all the tourist shops, sits this sizable indoor and outdoor seating space brewery. Don't go past the light, or you'll miss it. Suggested to us by a local, we nestled up to the bar surrounding by who else, locals. This turned from trying something new to an episode of Cheers super fast! We laughed, and conversed, and had a good time to the extent we were really juggling whether to stay the night. But back to Asheville we needed to go. If you're in Cherokee anytime soon, definitely carve out some time for this cool little spot. Good, well-made, bar food. Awesome tasting beers and seltzers on tap. We'll be back to see our friends here!

We had a lovely visit at Slanted Window tasting station over the summer. The owner and bartender…read morewere so friendly and helpful, shared the history of the winery, let us try several of the wines. We bought a couple bottles to take back home, love to visit the winery property next time!

I love coming here! It's off the beaten path so you don't have the downtown noise. It is a…read morerefurbished old gas station! No matter your preference on beer, wine or cocktails they have it. You have the choice of wine or bourbon flights so you try a variety! The wine is locally grown and made in NC. There is a delectable menu to choose from if you are hungry. The garage doors roll up for indoor/outdoor seating.

I've had the pleasure of eating at Front Street several times. I usually get my food delivered…read more I've had the Cobb Salad, The Cuban, The Chicken Casserole (which is absolutely amazing), The French Dip, and The Margarita Pizza. I've heard from so many people that it's beautiful inside the restaurant. But, I must say, the food here is worth the wait which is not long. The food is always fantastic. One day, I will get to go inside and be able to thank all the people that work there that put all the effort into taking such great care of my food! Shannon Goodson

Was a little confused at first when one side of this restaurant was called Front Street Takeout and…read morethe other side being called Quirky Birds Treehouse but after looking a little deeper I figured it out. One side is for pickup the other is the side down restaurant. Since we were dining in we ended up at the Quirky Bird side. They have and out door patio and a picnic table or 2. We ended up at the picnic table since we had our dogs with us. We order drinks I had a Coors. I also noticed when I went inside they had a full bar with a decent amount of bourbon. Was surprised to see Weller 12 there for such a small place. They had a couple sandwiches which I was interested in but went with the Winner! Winner! Chicken Dinner! which is breaded chicken, Munster Cheese, avocado, arugula, Blueberry Compote, on a Ciabatta Bun. I will say the service was a bit slow with drink refills and getting us out our food. Though we understood because the train had arrived at the time we were there and there was a lot going on at the take out side and were where at the furthest table away. I will say when our food came out it was pretty good. My chicken sandwich was was lightly breaded and the Blueberry Compote really brought everything together. We even got take out from here later this week and the Chicken Casserole Wrap was also good.

We had been wanting to try Josh's Backstreet Takeout for a very long time and we finally made it…read morein. We picked up lunch after checking out the menu online. They specialize in wraps and bowls, but I of course, had to check out the specials. I went with the special which was called the Takoraisu. The Takoraisu is Ground beef and Rotel tossed in a unique Tex-Mex-Asian fusion of spices served over rice. Add your favorite toppings, a packet of sour cream, picante sauce, and top it off with a bag of crumbled Doritos. For $10 you're not beating their prices. Ashley went with the Cheesy Chicken Wrap which was only $7.50. The Takoraisu was a huge serving and for sure could have been split between two people. I started it and ate a little more than half and then had to wait two hours to finish it off. I also got to try Ashley's Cheesy Chicken wrap, which had a lot of flavor. Josh's is for sure a great spot to stop by and pick up lunch. Very large servicing and great prices and of course it's local. You can't beat that!

100% recommend! Amazing food and the service is outstanding. Must try the cheezy chicken!read more

What a wonderful place! The outside seating is great for beautiful views but inside seating is also…read morevery nice. Everything is clean and feels high end but it's also casual. We stopped here on our way home and our waitress was super sweet. I asked her to surprise me-which I know most waitresses aren't a fan of- but I have never been disappointed yet. I got the meatloaf and it was phenomenal! It was a lot of food though. If I didn't live so far it would be great for leftovers but I don't think it will survive the 7 hour drive to get home.

AMAZINGGGGG!!!! We stopped here to give it a try and wow we were blown away! Our server Steve was…read moreamazingggg!!! We could not have asked for a better evening at dinner. Our food was amazing, hot and fresh, and wow the flavors. We will definitely be back!

City lights cafe is a very cozy and fun place to hang out. The servers are all friendly people that…read moreare good to converse with and they are great at preparing the food and beverages. Today was my first time coming here. I tried the iced lovestruck latte, a special valentine's themed drink that was created by a barista. It was pretty good. Upstairs there is a book store with a wide variety of choices. They have a system where you can ask them if they have a specific book in stock and they will tell you. You are also able to have books ordered if they are not in stock as well! Inside the bookstore there is a sweet cat that enjoys napping and pets. Very neat place.

The food was fantastic, there are games to play at each table and the staff are very nice. Loved…read morethe music that gave the whole cafe a cozy feeling.

Our 2nd visit to Boots. It was great once again. I had the filet mignon and my husband had the…read morestrip steak. Excellent food and service. A little pricey but it's worth it. .

This spot was worth driving out of Cherokee (where we were staying) for dinner. The staff and our…read moreserver were very kind and quick. The restaurant is very cute and rustic, giving a nice classy feel. We got the French onion soup and fried mushrooms. The soup was a solid classic and the mushrooms were crispy on the outside and juicy and soft on the inside. I don't think that the boots sauce was the right combo with the mushrooms, only because even a small amount of the sauce overpowered all of the flavor. We split the country fried steak with a loaded baked potato and the creamed spinach. All three things were absolutely excellent and tasted home cooked. We got an Apple baked crisp with ice cream on it for dessert. It was baked to order, but was a little too overpowering with the cinnamon. Kind of felt like we were eating a straight up cinnamon sticks, it was almost bitter. The apple slices in it were nice and soft though.

My family had a late lunch on 08MAY2026 at Creekside because we wanted a dog friendly restaurant…read morewith an outdoor space and good food. When our server Abigail came to the table, she leaned down so Mocha could greet her, which shows what a kind person Abigail is! Abigail brought water for the 3 of us and for our dog. My mother had the fried catfish and it was delicious. My wife had the mahi sandwich, which she enjoyed. I had the Monte Cristo sandwich, which was very good. The first Monte Cristo I had was 40 years ago at Disney World Town Cafe. They had raspberry jelly for dipping the sandwich so the savory of the sandwich and the sweet of the raspberries made an interesting contrast, which would be my only suggestion to make your Monte Cristo better. Thanks Abigail for great service and Creekside for great food!

My absolute favorite feature of Creekside is that it literally is creekside! I loved sitting…read moreoutside along the creek while we waited for our food. Their garden salad is huge and delicious, with homemade dressing. I just ordered a side of grilled shrimp to go with it and was stuffed. This was a great place to stop on our way to the Smokies.