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    The Old Corner Hardware Store

    4.5 (20 reviews)
    Open 11:00 am - 2:30 pm

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    Great lunch place in an historic building ran by amazing women. What more can you ask for?

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    Great place to stop for lunch! The food is fresh and the service is friendly and fast!

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    Awesome, unique food. Great service, atmosphere, taste, and desserts too! Great local place to meet up with friends too!

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    The place is an old hardware store on the corner of the street and is very cool building.

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    The Open Door at Alley's Ol' Store - Tuna melt

    The Open Door at Alley's Ol' Store

    4.8(61 reviews)
    38.6 mi

    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.

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    3.9(44 reviews)
    43.7 mi

    An undiscovered GEM. . Made from scratch home cooking with recipes that takes years of experience…read moreto develop and perfect. Biscuits and gravy are outstanding. Coffee as fresh as any large chain coffee shop. $2.50 w/refills. Sausage is locally sourced. Plenty of seating and easy parking. Friendly folks.

    We stopped by here for brunch as it had plenty of seating compared to next door and it advertised…read morefamous cinnamon rolls in the window. The cinnamon roll was tasty - not too sweet, not too dry, not too moist - but it would have been better if it had been served warm for eat in diners. We ordered a variety of breakfast dishes, including corn beef hash (too salty even for me), calf liver (overcooked and dry), egg plate, and quiche. The egg part of the quiche was good but the crust basically uncooked. Each dish came with a biscuit, which had a great tang but interesting texture more like cornbread or coarse cake than flaky biscuit. The most annoying thing is that our food took 30-45 minutes to come out even though were were the only ones there? With no communication of the wait. They didn't even bring out the premade cinnamon roll as an appetizer until I asked. We were so hangry and were met with disappointing taste to boot. Logistics: - indoor seating only - strip mall parking in front but it was pretty full at peak weekend brunch time due to the other cafe next door

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    We love this place and go regularly in summer. Great sandwiches! Fresh ingredients. Don't miss this…read moreplace.

    My favorite sweet local lunch spot in Highlands hands down. What I love about TSG... 1. Rachel…read more The owner & sandwich connoisseur. She's always extremely friendly & passionate about good food. 2. "The Hudson" a classic & the dill havarti cheese topped "Gobbler" for sandwiches & don't forget every sandwich can be made in to a salad. My go to for salad is the "Raw & Flawless". All sandwiches are toasted perfectly & made with love. 3. The homemade cookies. Worth every single penny. If she has them that day do not miss out. These are famous oatmeal crème pie cookies! 4. The courtyard. Where else in Highlands can you join the locals & visitors alike & have a glorious sandy in such a lovely setting. Umbrellas up & perfect for any day of the year. 5. The menu (simple but curated) has something for everyone. Whether you're a turkey fan or branch out to something as fabulous as "The Muff" or "The Godfather" or prefer a beautiful salad this place offers something for everyone, adults & children (a grilled cheese is always an option:) 6. A well thought out selection of wine, cheese & spreads, frozen raviolis & do not forget to stock your freezer with her amazing selection of homemade soups. Something as simple as the chicken & noodle soup is so elevated with extra large noodles & fresh chopped ingredients & takes on a new vibe. This is not your basic. Don't miss The Secret Garden on your visit to Highlands.

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