The service was great. The establishment was very clean including the bathroom. We enjoyed our…read moresteamed bagel sandwiches. Unfortunately the air conditioning was not working so it made it uncomfortable to sit and dine. Thus the 4 stars instead of 5.

Pretty good little bagel-based sandwich shop in downtown Brevard. Good number of menu selections…read moreplus some daily specials. The bagels are steamed as the sandwich is warmed, making them much softer and easier to eat than most traditional bagel sandwiches. We had the Hello Newman (pastrami, bacon, horseradish, onions, muenster) on an asiago bagel and the Pirate (turkey, spinach cream cheese, banana peppers, provolone) on a sesame bagel. The Newman was the better of the two and the asiago bagel was a lot more interesting than the sesame. Maybe not the greatest bagels, but the sandwiches are still good overall. Prices are okay.

Ok.....we were thrilled to find this gem. Popped in during a…read moreNC downpour to be greeted with great drinks, food & service. Rustic, local feel with a beautiful lake view. Get in here!

We took our Aunt here for lunch while visiting the area, and the service and food were wonderful!…read moreOur food was delicious: -fried green tomatoes appetizer -soup of the day (loaded baked potato soup) -chicken & waffle entree -bourbon chicken thigh entree The decor has a rustic log-cabin feel. They're located directly across from Lake Toxaway, with only the 2-lane road between them & the lake. Highly recommend paying them a visit!

This place is run like a well oiled machine. Top-notch staff, super efficient, very friendly. An…read moreamazing variety of deli meats, fresh carved beef and turkey, soups, veggie sandwiches, and salads. Highly recommend any variation of their grilled cheese on sourdough. An extra bonus is my trick of dipping the grilled cheese sandwich in their Italian dressing. Yum, next level. The pulled pork with slaw on a Kaiser roll is also excellent. Any of the carved meats are fresh and delicious. They have multigrain and marble rye too. They are closed on the weekends, but it's worth the wait. They open at 10:30 AM during the week. Inside the restaurant, you will find ample seating with booths and a couple of tables. You can find seating outside on benches.

Nice place and good food. Not memorable, but good. I guess $15 dollars for a sandwich is the norm…read morenow. The sub bread does not have the "crunch" factor....too doughy. when are they going to stop giving excuses about not having tomatoes? No sides with a sandwich is no way to win my patronage. The staff is great. The woman at the cashier is excellent. There are a number of alternative restaurants in Hendersonville. I always say, cater to the locals and not the visitors. JMHO

Yum! The pizza and sandwich's here are so good. We love this place for lunch after we go hiking…read more Bathrooms are very nice and well kept. The baked goods here are so yummy too! Our favorites are the cookies and the pecan thingy. (I forgot what it's called lol)

We came here for lunch and managed to find a parking spot. I overheard an employee say the…read moreapartment complex behind them will tow you if you park there so beware! I love, love, love that you can pick half sandwiches and half salads of everything. I got the half turkey avocado sandwich and a half Bakery salad. They were both phenomenal and I'm drooling just thinking about them. My husband got the Margherita pizza and my 7 year old got a cheese. The pizzas are good size- 13 inches. My husband demolished his and my daughter ate all but one or two pieces (which my husband and I helped finish off). They both loved their pizzas. Even though we were stuffed, we had to have a dessert so we got a slice of carrot cake. Carrot cakes can really go wrong if the icing is too sweet but this icing was perfect. I didn't feel like I was going to go into sugar shock after eating it. The employees were all really nice. The bathroom was clean. I will absolutely be back next time I'm in the Asheville/Brevard area. If you're hiking, it wasn't far at all between DuPont State Forest and Pisgah National Forest. We did waterfall hikes at DuPont starting around 8:30 am and then had lunch here before heading down the road to others at PNF.

If someone had told me I'd find one of the best Cuban sandwiches I've had outside of Florida in…read moreBryson City, North Carolina, I probably wouldn't have believed them--but High Test Deli & Sweet Shop proved me wrong. We stopped in on the recommendation of a local shop owner while we were visiting Bryson City, and I'm so glad we did. Being from the Tampa area, we're pretty picky about Cuban sandwiches. They're a staple back home, so our expectations were high. The owner happened to be there and confidently recommended the Cuban, and it absolutely lived up to the hype. There was a short wait while it was made fresh, but it was well worth it. The sandwich was perfectly balanced, flavorful, and honestly tasted like a little piece of home. We packed it up and enjoyed it before heading out for an afternoon of tubing, and it ended up being one of the highlights of our trip. The shop itself is charming, clean, and has a welcoming atmosphere where you can sit down and enjoy your meal. We didn't try the sweets this time, but they looked delicious and give us another reason to come back. Meeting the owner made the experience even better. He was friendly, welcoming, and clearly takes pride in what he serves. Whether you're a fellow Floridian missing a great Cuban or you've never had one before, do yourself a favor and stop by High Test Deli & Sweet Shop. It's absolutely worth it. This is an easy 5-star recommendation, and we'll be back the next time we're in Bryson City.

We stopped by High Test Deli and had a fantastic experience. Our group tried the Cuban sandwich,…read moreFrench dip, Italian sandwich, chicken nuggets, and pickles, and everything was delicious. The portions were generous, the ingredients tasted fresh, and the prices were surprisingly affordable. The service was great--friendly, attentive, and efficient. The restaurant was clean, the atmosphere was welcoming, and it was a comfortable place to enjoy a meal. It's not always easy to find a place that delivers good food, good service, and good value, but High Test Deli did all three. We would definitely stop by again the next time we're in the area.

Always a great experience at Cedar Mountain Cafe. The new owners have done a great job of…read moretransitioning and keeping the service and quality great!

Drop what you're doing and go eat here! Fabulous service and wait staff and the food is amazing…read morewith generous portions. Fridays they dress up for theme day and we caught them on pirate day! Catfish sandwich is soooo good!!

This is actually a deli and a this and that store. There's some fruit for sale too.! I also saw…read moresome merchandise that would be found in hardware store. Obviously this place has been in business for awhile. It's a very popular Main Street business.

I went there with my daughter and twin 2 yo granddaughters with a 4-month-old grandson. I didn't…read moreorder until after they got their order. Fill out the form, waited & paid for everything and I ate my sub in my hotel room. Delicious, should've ordered another 1. Could've finished that 1 too. I plan on coming back to NC in October and will definitely hit this spot again.

Hidden Gem Alert…read more Some places spend millions trying to manufacture "authentic." The Open Door at Alley's Ol' Store apparently skipped that meeting and just kept being authentic. The building looks exactly like what you'd hope to stumble across while wandering the North Georgia mountains. Rustic. Colorful. Cozy. The kind of place that makes you instinctively slow down because you know there's probably something interesting inside. Parking is a bit of a scavenger hunt, but that's part of the adventure. If you're expecting a six-level parking garage with valet service, you've made several wrong turns. The staff immediately made us feel like we'd wandered into Papaw's store and the grandkids were helping out for the afternoon. Two young ladies were running the place, one at the register and one making sandwiches. They weren't reciting a corporate script or trying to upsell me a rewards program. They were just genuinely friendly people who actually seemed happy we stopped in. Imagine that. This isn't a restaurant pretending to be a country store. It is a country store. There's no fancy dining room either. You can eat on the little front porch if it's available, but we grabbed our sandwiches and walked across the street to the riverside park. Honestly, I can't think of many lunches that end with eating beside a mountain river and making a few casts with a fishing rod before heading down the road. That's hard to beat. Now let's talk sandwiches. Three of us ordered the Harvest. Presentation? Maybe a 7 out of 10. Nobody is arranging edible flowers with tweezers back there. It's toasted store-bought bread filled with ingredients that simply belong together. Sometimes food doesn't need to perform gymnastics. It just needs to taste good. And it did. Every bite reminded me that somewhere along the way we've confused "artisan presentation" with "good cooking." The Harvest isn't trying to become internet famous. It's just quietly being delicious. My brother ordered the meatloaf sandwich, and if he wasn't already family, I probably would've stolen half of it. He declared it fantastic with exactly the right amount of condiments. The grandkids inhaled their grilled cheese and ham & cheese without a single negotiation, which every parent knows is basically a Michelin star. One thing that really caught my attention was the steady parade of locals coming in for takeout. That's the kind of review you can't fake. Locals vote with their wallets every day, and this place clearly keeps getting elected. Here's another tip: don't skip the neighboring art gallery. My daughter wandered in and came back smiling. The manager wasn't just selling artwork. She was telling stories. She explained the history of the area, how it shaped the artists, and why certain pieces existed. You could tell she genuinely loved what she was talking about. That's becoming a rare commodity these days. By the time we left, I realized something. The Open Door doesn't have the polish of a big destination restaurant. It doesn't need dramatic plating, twelve-word menu descriptions, or foam strategically placed with tweezers. It has something much harder to create. Character. If you're driving through Lakemont, call ahead if you're in a hurry. If you're not, browse the store, visit the gallery, grab a sandwich, walk across to the river, and stay awhile. Some places feed your stomach. Places like this feed your trip. That's the definition of a hidden gem.

We stopped in with our grandkids to get desserts after picnicking at the park across the road. I…read morehave a small service dog for a serious medical condition. My daughter was carrying her due to my grabbing some meds out of the car & she was told to leave - dogs not allowed. I stepped in and explained she was a service dog. The woman behind the register needs some training on how to handle service dogs because her response was embarrassing and uncalled for. She rolled her eyes and nodded her head and said "ohhhhkayyyyyy" and walked back behind the counter. We left without patronizing this establishment. Please read up on ADA guidelines for service animals so that this is not repeated for future customers.

The food was so good! I ordered a BLT sandwich with BBQ chips. The sandwich had amazing flavors and…read moreI loved the chips. The food came out fast and the workers were so sweet! The restaurant was super cute inside and out! If you're visiting the Smokies and you're looking for somewhere to eat, this is your place!

There were few patrons in the restaurant and it took almost an hour to receive a basic sandwich…read more The pasta salad was putrid.

This local restaurant with a lovely local feel features a nicely varied menu with fresh food served…read moreby very nice people. Excellent for breakfast and lunch.

Always a hit with our family! My husband wants to get there early before they sell out of the fried…read morechicken. I usually have a rachel/rueben bc I love kraut. Service is so friendly, but expect a wait. The restaurant is not huge and is one of only a few in the immediate area. Pay at the register before you leave. Specials daily and are on the wall on a chalkboard. Also, and I appreciate this, if you are finished eating and they have people waiting to sit down, expect to be asked to wind it up and go about your way. They want to make sure they can feed everyone vs having lingering diners for hours. It's not starbucks!