Food is amazing! Awesome Philly cheesesteak and home fries . Clean and a great stop when traveling…read morethe area.

We left Bristol and headed to Mountain City on Hwy 421 making our way back to Boone, this is a…read morerelatively short drive I assumed (it's actually about 37 miles), what I didn't know was that this drive also goes by the name "The Snake" and is a famous route frequented by motorcycle enthusiasts that crosses one valley, three mountains and has 489 curves that cuts across the Cherokee National Forest, it's beautiful and challenging even in my Maverick with very few turnouts to let the motorcycles and sport cars that run this road like it's a time trial go around you - well I was able to navigate it just fine and pulled over a few times to watch some pretty impressive driving by the bikes and sport cars. When I reached Shady Valley and found this Country Store believe me I was ready for a driving break being this location is consider the half way point on "The Snake" and after a short stop I knew I would have to reengage with this beast. Well this little country store / cafe / museum is dedicated to the legends of those who have been battling this venomous route since its opening you can read more at https://www.thesnake421.com this review is about the Shady Valley Country Store. This store has a little bit of everything, groceries, fuel, a front porch with rocking chairs, food, a game room, a pool table, clean restrooms and lots of memorabilia on display including a few famous bikes inside that conquered this amazing ride and a very friendly young lady running the counter who was attentive but not overly. A can of ice cold soda here is only 75 cents - it's definitely a destination even if you aren't on a bike...

Wine, beer and cider selection excellent, bar tender very friendly and personable ! Seems to be a…read morelocal favorite!

Delightful little shop with a HUGE selection of refreshing wines and beers to enjoy midway through…read moreyour stroll up and down Main Street. Plenty of space for large groups and they even have games to enjoy with your friends and family while sipping away your day in West Jefferson, NC.

Passing through Damascus and wanted to check out this distillery. It did not disappoint! Fun,…read moreupscale vibe with a friendly bartender named Megan. She told us about the liquors they make and helped us select the perfect drinks. My Elder Collins was made with their floral gin, and had an excellent sweet with a little sour punch to it. My boyfriend got the Appalachian Fashion with their 5 year bourbon and said the bourbon was fantastic!

In the heart of Damascus VA downtown area. Nice walking area all around the location. Ordered the…read moreflight they had available and it was pretty good for a 5 year Bourbon. Will have to come back and sample their beers next time.

You don't tend to find great sales here, or unicorns you have been hunting for, but when they have…read morea "drop" you can find the unicorns and your hard to get favorites. They aren't big, the selection is limited, but they are on my regular stop list and I look for those emails for a drop at store #58 Bristol, VA.

Great service, very small wine selection. Other wise they have a lot of liquor to choose from.read more

What a fun brewery! I met friends here and it was awesome guessing at stories told by Appalachian…read moretrail hikers as they shared their adventures around us! The beer was delicious! I tried an IPA and a fruity sour that made my face curl up. So fantastic! The bartender was helpful in expanding the various beers available and helping our party of four make our selections. It was fun to be in a small brewery that was connected to a sense of community and sharing that fits the hiking/backpacker vibe!

Great selections with also a great staff. Inside and outside seating area with cornhole outside as…read morewell. Darts and a small pool table inside. Hats and shirts available for purchase.

Stopped in for lunch and it was delicious. We had the…read moresausage, white bean and spinach soup, the peanut soup, reuben sandwiches and cinnamon rolls. Well made and delicious! The employees were friendly and even gave us samples of the peanut soup. I recommend the soups there! Also, had a cheering feom a glass bottle, my favorite!

Stopped in for a delicious sandwich, made with love! Amazing selection of hiking food and gear…read more Ultra-friendly small-town service. They had everything I needed and more.

Such an amazing place to visit with spectacular views and delicious ciders. Getting here is an…read moreadventure and you will feel as if you are driving through a random neighborhood along a gravel road, which you are, but as soon as you reach the parking lot and take a look out of your window you will see the most beautiful view. There is ample parking. Walking to the building is just a short few feet, and the building looks deceiving. Once you reach the front porch area you will have a better appreciation for this place. There's a building with a porch overhang that has lots of rocking chairs facing the mountain views, then there's poly furniture (one with an umbrella), picnic tables, a covered porch area, an indoor area, and outdoor patio area. The covered outdoor patio has protective sides for bad weather if needed, as well as 3 TVs. This place is absolutely gorgeous. Tons of seating options. They had shaded areas to help you stay cool and comfortable. They do have large heaters and fire pits which would be fantastic for a fall visit and I can only imagine the colorful views at that time of year. There are several options on tap of their coders. You can get a full pour or a flight. The flight was great so that we could try them all. They were tasty. The blood orange was our favorite! They also carry local beers, as well as a case of nonalcoholic beverages. There is a food truck with crab choices that is available for purchase (crab melt, crab pretzel, etc). The prices weren't bad at all. We didn't order anything so can't comment on the quality. They also have chips and suck inside the tap house, as well as shorts and some small merch for sale. The staff is absolutely fantastic and they are very knowledgeable, friendly, and attentive. You can tell that not only their talent is thrown into this place, but also their whole heart. They have intentionally made this place a great place to be and they make sure that everyone feels welcomed. Not sure if you can bring in outside food or not. I did see some people with bags that had kids. Call and ask as this would be a terrific gathering place to meet people or a great place to perch with a book or a podcast/music in your ears. You could even work up on this little nature oasis. It would be a super cool place to have a party, shower, or even a wedding if it was a small one. Such a vibe here.

So if the review was on the view, alone, it is a 5-star venue. What a view! I came because my wife…read morewanted to come (not a big cider fan) so I was going to get a beer. I am not from East Tennessee so when I want an IPA it needs to have some hops and bite. They told me their IPAs were "entry level" and I would say that Michelob Ultra might beat it on flavor. I ended up getting the Blood Orange and it wasn't overly sweet, so I liked it. The service there was outstanding. I really liked my time. I wish they had better beers.

I thought it would be personally interesting checking out a rural convenience store. I'm surprised…read morethis place sells gasoline here as well but it's a different process sort of. Gas here was a bit pricey compared to elsewhere in the area. Staff here was mostly friendly prices on snacks and drinks were expensive as well. Overall, it's sold everything that you can expect at a gas station nonetheless. Lottery tickets , even beer as well! This place has it.

Super convenient and the entire staff is very pleasant and helpful. I moved to the area 2.5 years…read moreago and this is my go-to beer store. They have a wide selection of beverages, snacks and everything else you need, including GAS. They also have Propane and Firewood. Great store and friendly staff. Highly Recommended!!