We drove out of the park to stop here for lunch, after looking for a lighter option compared to all the burger places and got chicken salad sandwiches. My husband said it was the most flavorful chicken salad he's had. The meal was reasonably priced and came with a side and the gluten free bread was really good and not crumbly, as it tends to be. Would highly recommended!! read more

10/10 spot for a light lunch. Went here to get away from all the typical fried and sugary food in gatlinburg and it did not disappoint. Definitely the best chicken salad I've ever had in my life and I've had a lot of chicken salad. Owner is also an extremely nice person. read more

´Tis a grand day. Whole Earth Grocery Cafe is a Health Food store with many healthy choice just three minutes from our Gatlinburg resort. The two young sales associates have great personalities, and are a great help to us. We highly recommend. Often find a take-away salad to be perfect. read more

The hostess/waitress/(owner maybe?) was sweet and helpful...the food was fantastic...out of the way to get there (we walked 7/10 mile from aquarium, and hubby didn't like to walk), but it was WELL worth the jaunt. I would love to go back sometime! read more

Whole Earth Cafe - Lentil burger on whole wheat sprouted bun and side salad!!! - Cafes Near Me - Gatlinburg, Tennessee

This was the cutest cafe ever!! The lady in charge was so kind, I didn't catch her name, but she was the only one working! There are great healthy dining options and food and this is by far the best chicken salad sandwich I have had!! It also came with a side of your own choosing. The store had so many natural products and natural snacks/food. Everything about this place was super cute and had such a wonderful atmosphere! read more

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Great quick healthy sandwiches and wraps to take on a hike or picnic in park. Definitely not "typical" chain place. Chicken salad wrap was excellent and fresh as was lentil burger. read more

Reasonably priced and delicious food and coffee! The lentil burgers really filled us up after a morning hike in the mountains. The coffee is simple, served hot or iced with plenty of nondairy milk options. Our food was ready quickly and the service was great! This is also one of the only places that has Covid19 safety measures in place, very impressed! There is plenty of free parking for anyone who wants to stop in, as well as a trolley stop infront. read more

Nice healthy option in Gatlingburg when you have had you fill of carnival food on the strip and need some veggies. Had the hot vegetarian wrap and it was very good. Wife had the lentil burger which she loved. read more

Stopped by for a healthy treat. The cafe is closed for now but they do carry out. The juices are limited so get there early if you want a fresh juice. I ordered the twist shot and it was mostly lemon juice (I order ginger shots quite a bit). The gluten free and vegan lentil burger salad was pretty tasty. I don't usually like dressing but it was good. My husband enjoyed their tuna sandwich and potato salad. The grocery store was a bit disappointing with very little option for sundries and no fresh produce. There's a smattering of healthy products so if you're in a pinch, this is a good place to check out. read more

Veggies rejoice! This place is the cutest. It's like being in a quaint little hometown cafe with exceptional food quality. While not all Vegan/veggie, they have some options. We had the lentil burger and veggie wrap - best of both we've had in a while. And our sides were some great pasta and potato salads! No BS touristy stuff, just a local quality little store away from the hustle of the strip. I will absolutely must this on my list have list next time I visit! read more

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We were traveling through the area and I needed good fresh food. I had the lentil burger - vegan and pasta salad. I also had a wellness shot - simple -Lemon, ginger and tumeric 2 oz- EVERYTHING TASTED SOOOO GOOD MY husband and our son they had the chicken wrap and thoroughly enjoyed it. Great ambiance and totally up my alley read more

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Since my dad and brother are vegan, we were limited in terms of places to eat in Gatlinburg. We were very excited to find Whole Earth Cafe when we saw that they have a few vegan options. The cafe is really cute. It is also a little store with Whole Foods, drinks, clothing, and various other things. It's nice that you can shop around while you wait for your food. I ordered the lentil burger wrap with a side of vegan potato salad. All three sides are vegan (potato salad, pasta salad, and blue corn chips). My dad got the lentil burger sandwich, and my mom had the veggie wrap. We got our food to go and then took it into the National Park to eat it by the river. Everything was very good but very filling! The pasta salad had a bit of a strong taste but everything else was great. Overall, I would definitely recommend this place to any vegans and vegetarians that are trying to find some options in the area. read more

We are always on the lookout for healthy food on our travels, but that became a desperate need in Gatlinburg where this is literally the only place we found that fit the bill. It's a little natural food grocery store with snacks and drinks and some personal care items and crafts, plus there is a small menu you can order from for sit down or take out. We ate there two days in a row because the thought of another heavy "meat and three" meal or vegetables cooked to mush was just too much to wrap our head around. We enjoyed a really good veggie wrap with greens, carrots, peppers, tomatoes, and hummus - so good we ate it both days! It's located outside the Gatlinburg fray so that is another plus! read more

Great food options, plenty of variety. Just as important, we enjoyed the friendly service.

Great little grocery with made to order items. Great place for vegan and vegetarian options. Cold drinks. Frozen foods, and kitchen staples. They also have snacks and teas and coffee. We had lunch there twice during our vist to the Smokey Mountains. read more

Vegan options are limited in Gatlinburg as witnessed by the fitness level of most street denizens in search of processed fats.. Whole Earth is a Oasis in a sea of lard laced veggies. Lentil burger is the bomb.com. Great service! Owner is awesome and I highly recommend. read more

Whole Earth Cafe - Cafes Near Me - Gatlinburg, Tennessee

Many vegan options!! Frozen foods, candies, spaghetti makings and they have a small cafe with several vegan options along with coffee and fresh juice. Highly recommend! Also super friendly :) read more

As a vegan on the road its hard to find good cafes. This place had high reviews but was seriously a dump. Looked like there was a flood in it. Before getting there we called and she told us only take outs- now we see why. Long story shorter, we waited, and waited, and she wouldn't come out from back. Another family was waiting to. She was rude, unpleasant and we kept asking her if she could take our order. She didn't like my 5lb dog in my purse so for obvious reasons we both agreed I should leave. Glad I did. I don't know if the food was any better than the service but after peaking in the kitchen area im glad I left. Clean it up, or close it down. Ugh! read more

I am vegan and struggle finding vegan friendly spots to go. This place was awesome! I got the lentil burger with a side of potato salad, it was delicious! I even asked for vegan mayonnaise and they had it! Would definitely come back! read more

Whole Earth Cafe - Lentil Burger with Potato Salad - Cafes Near Me - Gatlinburg, Tennessee

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Small local place with a great selection. Really good and healthy sandwiches for lunch, which is not an easy thing to find in this area. Both the black bean burger and the chicken salad get high marks. There are a few tables if you want to eat there. The prices are very reasonable, good selection of vitamins, supplements, and beverages, and just an overall friendly and attentive shopkeeper. We picked up a few healthy snacks before heading down to Cade's Cove and were happy we did. read more

Whole Earth Cafe - Interior of Whole Earth Grocery. - Cafes Near Me - Gatlinburg, Tennessee

Great vegan lunch options and the potato salad is stellar. Loved walking around this eclectic little store with food and grocery items, wellness section and Knick knacks. read more

Love the safety precautions- limited people inside at once. We arrived a few minutes before closing and greatly appreciated her preparing us a sand which at closing time! Delicious tuna sandwich with cassava chips! read more

So glad we made it to Whole Earth Cafe on our Tennessee trip. Such a cute little grocery and gift shop. We had lunch at the cafe and my boyfriend and I both got the lentil burger, mine with avocado and he got his as a wrap. We both really loved our burgers- they were so full of flavor. I also got the juice of the day and he got an organic root beer from the fridge which was also really yummy! We highly recommend this great little cafe in Gatlinburg. read more

Whole Earth Cafe - Cafes Near Me - Gatlinburg, Tennessee

Just what I needed! Typed "salad" into my Yelp search and this was one of very few options in the area that popped up. I am so glad we decided to make the short trip to this yummy store and cafe. There is free parking, unlike some of the busier areas in town, which was a nice surprise. We ordered and had our food in less than 10 minutes which was great as we saw lines out the door at many of the touristy spots as we drove through town. I had the Greek salad and my fiancé had the chicken salad sandwich with potato salad. Everything was homemade, fresh, and delicious. Service was very friendly. I also enjoyed browsing the eclectic mix of items for sale, everything from grocery items to antiques, to tie-dye, it was a fun store to poke around. So glad we decided to trek a just a little off the beaten path for a yummy lunch! read more

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It's great to see how they make healthy organic food delicious and reasonably priced.

By far, the best healthy and vegan, plant based option in and around Gatlinburg! Fresh real food! We had the lentil burger wrap with potato salad no heavy mayo here and the veggie wrap with pasta salad. So delicious. Best cup of coffee! read more

Whole Earth Cafe - Cafes Near Me - Gatlinburg, Tennessee

My wife and I are Vegan and came here for lunch on a Monday while staying in Gatlinburg. It was so peaceful and so delicious! We got the veggie wrap that was phenomenal and we also got the lentil burger salad that was also phenomenal! 10/10 food and 10/10 peaceful atmosphere. Cold brew coffee was also great as well as the daily juice. Can't say enough great things about this please. We had a stressful morning, then came here and I left having totally forgotten about the stressful morning! read more

This is a little shop attached to a grocery store for anyone with gluten free/vegan or organic needs. They have lots of grocery items, but we were here for the Lentil Burger and Chicken salad wrap. Both were excellent. The potato salad side was vegan as well and tasty with celery rather than pickle. Since this is just outside of downtown, there is ample parking on the street or just across they way next to the Jam store, which I can also recommend, since breakfast is tomorrow. :) read more

I was excited to visit Gatlinburg and find a vegan friendly location, however there was one staff member working and she didn't even acknowledge any customers in the store. I had planned on eating lunch there, but changed my mind. I bought a few vegan health bars to take on a hike and when I opened them, I discovered mold. Because of the store hours I was unable to return to the store for a refund. I wouldn't recommend this store/restaurant. Very disappointing! read more

Whole Earth Cafe - Moldy energy bar. - Cafes Near Me - Gatlinburg, Tennessee

The Chicken Salad sandwich was absolutely delicious! This place is so charming. And I love that the quality of food here honors people's well-being and the earth. Nourishing and tasty and well priced! It's fun to look around too read more

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Whole Earth Cafe is a vegetarian and vegan friendly health food store/antique store/cafe. They serve chicken and fish. The food is healthy, but healthy in a pretty bland way. I had the tuna salad. It was a generous portion of tuna - which was very light on the mayo (maybe no mayo at all), which was great, and the salad was huge, but it certainly wasn't anything to write home about. My fiance had the "salmon burger," which was just a filet of salmon on a bun (without any seasoning or sauce). The food is certainly bland. But we both wanted something super light and healthy before a day of hiking in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. So, delicious? Not particularly. Healthy and light and kind of what we needed before an active day of hiking? Yeah. (Note: Gatlinburg isn't exactly known for its healthy cuisine, so if you're looking for lighter eats while you're visiting town, this is certainly one of your best bets.) read more

Whole Earth Cafe - Tiny tuna salad. Just kidding, it's huge. - Cafes Near Me - Gatlinburg, Tennessee

What a gem! Whether you are a vacationing hippie, or local health nut, you should stop by. This is an old school health market and health food store, with an excellent cafe, to include vegan options. They tend to have more produce in the growing season.The shop has a great vibe. No. It is not a giant corporate health food version of Walmart. It is just a blessing in this all-you-can-eat Gatlinburg! read more

Whole Earth Cafe - Store & Cafe Hours - Cafes Near Me - Gatlinburg, Tennessee

Went in looking for cold/cough supplements and she had exactly what I was needing. Also tried her Wellness Shots. Left with 5 shots for the next couple days. The "Fuego" certainly opened up my sinus and shortened the duration of my cold. Definitely recommend the selection and her expertise was spot on! Thanks read more

Great place if you are wanting a healthy meal or are a vegetarian or vegan visiting Gatlinburg. Not only is the cafe good (had the Black Bean Burger it was delish and the pasta salad was to die for). They also have a wide selection of grocery items and cruelty free products! Great little place! read more

Great sandwiches, wraps, and sides! A welcome, healthier alternative to the usual suspects in town. Great service and food was ready in a few minutes. read more

We were delighted to find this gem of a place after a high-speed ziplining adventure at Climbworks! Gluten free options (delicious egg sandwich), wonderful service, charming decor and a wide variety of all-natural groceries as well as gifts and crafts. The owner is a sweetheart. A wonderful place to find some quiet away from the crowd and get re-centered! read more

The lunch was really good, came out hot and quick. We had a black bean burger, veggie wrap, pasta salad, and a wheatgrass shot for dessert. The owner/ cook was super friendly, you don't get that too often. We loved it. read more

Whole Earth Cafe - Black bean burger - Cafes Near Me - Gatlinburg, Tennessee

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Great place! And good prices. Greek salad was very good. But my husbands grilled black bean burger was even better. Will be back! read more

It was great to find this place during my vacay. We were looking for vegan options. Although we didn't try the cafe foods, there seemed to be good vegan alternatives and the non vegan foods were organic. It was a quaint shop and I loved the cast irons she was selling. If you are looking for vegan ingredients, this store had them. Even had some Beyond Meat burgers and sausages in the freezer. The prices were comparable to what I am used to paying at home (which is in Maryland). What was disappointing was my daughter bought a cookie (vegan - that is her fave and hard to find in just any store) and it was hard. This is not how it should have been. So it made us wonder how long that had been in stock and made us wonder how long all the other items have been in stock. For this, I give a 4 star. Check it out, though. It's still worth visiting. read more

Absolute must-visit if you are in Gatlinburg and want healthy food and good coffee. Great selection of organic foods and gifts. Recommend!