Social on Main is my husband's and my favorite place for breakfast while visiting Blowing Rock…read more They are even better than our now-closed old favorite, Sunny Rock Eggs & Things. On this last trip, we went twice. I got the Beth Ann Clark both times. I just love their cheesy scrambled eggs, crispy bacon, fruit, and french toast. My husband tried two different entrees this time--the Butch Triplett (corned beef and eggs) and their breakfast burrito. Their corned beef is likely from a can, but it's so good because they cook it so it's very crispy. I always steal some of his corned beef to add to my eggs! Their breakfast burrito is amazing. It's simply filled, with just scrambled eggs, cheese, small bits of ham, and hash browns. It's topped with an enchilada sauce that is similar to a ranchero sauce, and is served with sour cream and guacamole. It's a massive burrito, and SO GOOD! My husband said it's his new favorite. Social on Main is popular, and so we always go early (before 8am). After 8am, there is usually a wait--especially on Saturdays. Their servers are always friendly, and the food is delivered fast. Their coffee is nice and strong, too. I wish we had a Social on Main near our house, because we'd visit them weekly. Give them a try if you are in Blowing Rock for a visit and want a great breakfast!

Social on Main was the perfect way to start our weekend in the area…read more We drove into the area for breakfast and exploring and upon arrival the spot was packed. After looking at the menu and dining there I can see why. The portions are huge, and the pricing is so great. They also have a full bar including breakfast martinis - which I did not opt for but went with a bloody mary instead. It was huge and delicious. They have a lot of breakfast options, but when I saw corn beef hash I knew I had to try that. They have a bunch of different breakfast options and the one I ordered came with eggs, ham, hash browns and I can't remember what else but it was huge. If breakfast isn't your thing and you want lunch - you can choose from their lunch specials which are a main and three sides for under $14 - wowza that is literally crazy! It is a cozy, charming spot with friendly service and I would definitely recommend if you are in Blowing Rock.

You wouldn't think much of an unsuspecting grilled cheese shop located in the way back of a side…read morestreet with speciality stores but the grilled cheese sandwiches they are slinging are so so good, especially on a cold 50° (for a Floridian) day! It hit the spot, my husband had the special"jammin ham" with ham and jam :) and I, the cheesy goodness. They were delightful, simple, fresh. I would certainly recommend. There are a lot of tables to eat at (it's all outside) and they also sell drinks, tomato soup. So glad we stumbled upon this place. Oh and it's pet friendly!

We were walking around downtown Blowing Rock after some Spring hiking and stumbled upon Say Cheese…read more We were there during opening hours, but found no one to be around. We were disappointed and left to go eat somewhere else. Once we got back home to Charlotte, we realized they were seasonal and missed them by a week or two from their opening for the season. We knew we wanted to come back as their menu sounded so good, plus, I'm a huge grilled cheese fan! Well, we have come back after some hiking, not once, but twice! We were there in September enjoying our meal when we overheard someone asking when they would close for the season. They said at the end of October. So here we are, back again in October before they close one last time! Here is what we got most recently: *Spice is Nice - I'm a huge pimento cheese fan, but this has been my least favorite so far. It's good, but it doesn't wow me like the others do. *Pizza Pizzas - This is SO good! It is probably the cheesiest of the three that I love. I love how they slice this one into four breadstick like pieces to dip in a flavorful tomato sauce. That cheesy crusted bread with the gooey cheesy interior, is a cheese fan's dream! *Brie Baby - Everything about this one, from the brie, provolone, turkey, apples, and fig preserves works so well. This is probably the least gooey cheesiest of the three that I love, but this is one heck of a flavorful sandwich! *Sweet & Savory - It should be no surprise as a peach lover, that this is my favorite. I love the sweet and the spice all mixed in with gooey cheese and a little bit of bacon. Perfection! Please note, this is a small shop, and it gets busy in a mountain tourist town. They are making them fresh, and it takes some time. Be patient, it is well worth the wait! If I can give only one critique - place a sign outside the door with hours of when open for the season and when closed for the season. Service is bad in the area, and we had no clue originally when we were walking around. Otherwise, HIGHLY recommend. We will be back in 2026! :)

Took a little day trip while visiting our daughter in Charlotte, and her boyfriend highly…read morerecommended The Speckled Trout Restaurant and Bottle Shop. It's definitely a bit of a drive from Charlotte, but well worth it if you're exploring the mountain towns and scenery in the area. The restaurant has a really cool upscale mountain vibe that feels relaxed and comfortable without being stuffy. Great atmosphere, friendly service, and the whole place just had that quality mountain town feel to it. My wife and I both ordered trout, which felt like the right move here. I had the almond crusted trout with basil potatoes and garlicky grits, and it was excellent. Everything tasted fresh, balanced, and thoughtfully prepared. The garlicky grits were especially good. My wife ordered the smoked trout, and let's just say they do not mess around with the smoke flavor here. It was seriously smoky. A couple hours later she was still burping little smoke rings on the drive home If you love strong smoky flavor, you'll probably love it. They also had a really solid craft beer selection that fit the mountain atmosphere perfectly. Overall, high quality food, great service, fun atmosphere, and absolutely worth the drive. Easy five stars from us.

On our annual trip to Blowing Rock in May, we had to visit Speckled Trout twice. We love their…read morelow-carb options combined with their custom crafted cocktails, this place is a must-visit for every trip to Blowing Rock. Their cocktails are crafted with homemade syrups, and change seasonally. I had the Garden in Tibet--a delicious drink with gin, Prosecco, sugar snap pea syrup (!), green elixir syrup, elderflower liquor, and lemon. You'd think this could be a too-sweet drink, but it was PERFECT. My husband had the Which Damascus the first time, with rye whiskey, cherry basil syrup, hickory syrup, Amaro Montenegro, Tiki bitters, Peychaud bitters, and orange. He enjoyed it, but I thought it was definitely too sweet. He had a Garden in Tibet on our second visit, and preferred the Tibet to the Damascus drink. We love their unique smoked trout deviled eggs as an appetizer. This dish has two eggs filled with smoked trout, and three filled with a deviled egg mixture. The accompanying house hot sauce is so good! For our entrees, we both had hickory-smoked trout on the first visit Mine was definitely saltier than his. We had three sides--collard greens, smoked Gouda grits (our favorite), and corn, hominy, yellow squash & chile hash (so fresh and delicious!). On our second visit, I had the almond and cornmeal-crusted trout with the smoked Gouda grits, and my husband tried their fried chicken sandwich with slaw. He absolutely loved the sandwich--the chicken was thick, juicy, and very tender. He'll definitely get the sandwich again. Service is always good at Speckled Trout, and I love that we can pay with ApplePay at the table via the Toast handheld. We can't wait to return.

I am always looking for a new experience and RASCAL JACK'S SANDWICH SHACK FOOD TRUCK was in…read moreMorganton the day I was there on business! I had the smoked beef cheesesteak! The tender beef had a nice smoky smell and taste! The hoagie style sandwich had a good layer of cheese on top! It filled me up and I will try something each time I see the food truck around ! It was parked outside the Wells Fargo Bank building in Morganton NC the day I tried it but it moves around. Go to their facebook!

Good sandwiches, better customer service! They gave good suggestions and also threw in a muffin for…read moredesert so sweet! I will be back !

I like that their bagels are soft but it's pricey for what you get. Of course the pictures on the…read morewebpage show that you get a lot more of everything on the product. But I ordered the smoked salmon which was about $15 and not filling. I also ordered the bagel and cream cheese which is about $4 and you barely get any cream cheese at all as shown in the picture.

It's not that I don't recommend it, it's that I didn't love it…read more Pros: unique, super friendly service, reasonably priced. They kinda waited on me and asked if they could bring utensils etc which was nice. Prefect temperature. I like a messy sammich and I got that. Cons: it's cramped and loud and kinda stressful. Feels rushed. I didn't enjoy the Italian on Asiago today. It's messy. This is also a "pro" for me. All of that said, because of the great first impression of the staff and ordering, I'd maybe try it again.

One of the best views for lunch in the area. The food is really good too. Order at the counter and…read morethey'll bring your food to you.

Quick breakfast Simple menu, but food was good, and view was…read morespectacular! We were here for the Boone Bike Rally. Out on a Sunday mid morning ride and wanted to stop to eat somewhere. Had scrambled eggs, bacon or sausage, and English muffin, so nothing fancy, but everything was cooked properly, and we enjoyed a nice meal with no wait. Very friendly people work there also. Would recommend!

Nothing special going on here…read more I had lunch here on a Wednesday, and while I was not expecting a gourmet experience, I was expecting something much more creative and, sadly, tasty than I received. When I placed my order, the woman (who I believe was a co-owner) was as unexcited about my presence as the nearby trash can. Absolutely no personality, and not even a "Thank You." I ordered the American with tomato. It came out looking for the world like it was "grilled" in a pannini press. The mix of American and provolone tasted like pure Velveeta. Unless you want a bland pannini-press cheese sandwich, I suggest you consider other options.

Great grilled cheeses. We had a Greek, a French with pear, and the classic American. It is a nice…read morewalk up space, and and next to a fun toy store

Love this place all the decor is Hand made.the food is always good.The people are always very…read morefriendly. They seat you by space so 2 people may get in before 6 people.

A little drive for me, but definitely worth it. They have the BEST homemade delicious fresh food!!!!read more

Always a great experience. Friendly and attentive staff and great food. Cozy ambiance!read more

Cute little deli with darling details throughout (inside & out). Decision making was difficult, all…read moreof the offerings sounded delicious. Service was kind and friendly. Sandwiches came pretty quickly (we were not there during lunch hour, but within an hour of closing). Sandwiches were both absolutely delicious-and plentiful, we did not eat dinner!

We felt so welcomed when we came in here during a snow storm to warm up. It's a clean peaceful vibe…read morewith great service. We got a chai latte and a matcha latte and they were both delightful!

Atmosphere and staff- amazing! The taste of the coffee... not my fav :( I was so excited to try the…read moreorganic syrups but maybe it just wasn't sweet enough, I don't know. I got an iced vanilla with oat milk and it was just too blah. I know, it is a basic drink anyways but usually places make them still special. This was not.