Restaurants near Old Fort

“Their cinnamon rolls and pecan rolls are better than Cinnabon's. They close at 4 pm and they stay busy. When I left, there were 7 people in line behind me at the drive thru.”

“Amazing food—vegetarian and non. Fast service, plenty of beer, many options. Locally sourced meats, Tempe, etc. great vibe by creek and with ample seating. Indoor and outdoor seating.”

“Stopped by for a cup of coffee on a road trip from Charlotte to Nashville and this blew my expectations out of the water! Friendly and warm environment. Excellent drip coffee and the best chocolate croissant of my life. 12/10.”

“Such a unique brewery! Lots of Farmhouse style ales, saisons, and lagers. Many were refreshingly low in alcohol and all were extremely flavorful. A great stop after leaf peeping on the Blue Ridge Parkway!”

“The Davis Country Store & Cafe is an amazing place with a great atmosphere and lovely goodies for eating while walking the trails of Old Fort! Their merchandise is very unique and vibrant, and all items are fairly priced so you're not breaking the bank. The staff is also super friendly, which was a breath of fresh air. I would definitely recommend visiting this place, especially for the coffee and pound cake!”

“I had the pepperoni pizza. It was pretty delicious as well as filling. There are multiple different types of pizza. It’s all baked in an oven that was imported from Italy. It also has outdoor seating by Mill Creek.”

“We stumbled on this place after swinging through the drive thru at GoGo's on our way to the mountains. Terri was so kind and carefully made all of our drinks to our liking. The coffee shop is really cute, minority owned, and they serve Counter Culture coffee.”

“The best place in Old Fort to get ice cream and a better alternative than McDonalds to get a hamburger.Parking: Some parking spots are reserved for the FamilyCare business.Wheelchair accessibility: There is a ramp up to the door with handles.”

“Great food, great service, and friendly staff. I will say that I had a new guy making my wrap and I understand he needed experience but man, when the other employee saw him struggling she should have helped him. Would be 5 stars if not for that”

“Large servings of good home style foodClean, great pricesLike going to eat at a relatives homeShe really makes you feel welcome and appreciated!!!Don’t let the outside fool ya, great place”

“I arrived around 8:45a on a Monday. There was no line and we were served very quickly by a friendly person. The restaurant was clean and seating was available. There were quite a few folks there enjoying their breakfast or cup of coffee. Everyone was friendly and kind.Kid-friendliness: When I was there there was a child doing play dough at one of the tables. They were fine with that.”

“Love their ice cream!, my hot fudge wasn't hot. A little sad about it but ate it anyway. They need more help there. One person making food orders and waiting on customers and making all kinds of things, is Alot on one person. Store needs updating. But still a good place to stop.”

“Check your orders. Order from the app stop going through the drive thru and stop wasting gas..Parking: G.D. bottle neck. Park and order from the APP stop wasting gas stop going through the drive thruKid-friendliness: Not my sharp corners so where your kid is running around they don't get cut from a sharp cornerWheelchair accessibility: Ramps galore”

“Sometimes I feel bad because I think I rate businesses too harshly, like maybe I just expect too much. Then I come to places like this and I see what a 5-star rating restaurant truly looks like.Everything was amazing. Our server was on top of things, continually filling our waters and we never ran low. Our food was delivered quick and fully correct. I ordered the crispy chicken, and, while I'm not a fan of collards (my wife loved them), it was one of the best meals I've had. The presentation was incredible and truly a 5-star dining experience.They don't have a kids menu, but since we really wanted to come here, we called ahead and they graciously said they can make something work. Our girls ordered chicken tenders and fries and they said it was the best (direct quote) chicken tenders they've ever gotten! I can't give this place higher praise than that.Richard, the owner, stopped by our table at the end of our meal and we had a great conversation about their story, their travels, and what led them to open this place that used to be a run-down gas station. This place is the definition of 'excellence' that so many restaurants promise but fail to live up to. I can't wait to come here again!Kid-friendliness: No kids menu, but they can work with you to make something work”

“It is an excellent undertaking with a lot of courage in the middle of a totally American region, you have to have courage for it. The place is clean, small and cozy. It has a rear sharing area that offers a little more space or perhaps privacy to a group that wants it. In order to continue being cozy, there is a small outdoor table for those who want to enjoy the warmth of spring. Set with excellent decoration and Cuban photos, without forgetting the roots of the tasty Cuban sauce. I must say that I was expecting more Cuban variety on the menu. I certainly didn't try everything, but one thing they do is they love to have everything crumbled. The mostly Hispanic staff, the super friendly owner who tries to go the extra mile on a slightly restricted menu. The person taking orders should have more flexibility when making their offer and try to be a little more accommodating to the customer, which must be the reason for the restaurant's existence. I ordered a bowl of rice, beans, pork and tostones, which to be honest, I thought would be a little small and surprisingly it was a more satisfying portion of which I had leftovers because it was more than my exaggerated stomach can tolerate. As for the taste of the food, I will say that it is extraordinary, excellent, a flavor that highlights the tasty Caribbean seasoning. They offered me a homemade cilantro dressing that was not necessary for such a tasty meal that could have hidden the divine flavor of the food. Doña Beatriz, the captain and owner, was kind enough to sweeten my soul by giving me a coconut flan made by Cubans, but it was a Puerto Rican recipe. Without a doubt, impressive flavor. I couldn't leave without ordering the famous Cuban coffee, which was definitely the dot of the i. Fantastic taste of real coffee. ALERT for whoever comes, the place does not empty, despite visiting it at 1:30 pm the clientele did not stop. Congratulations to whoever deserves it for making this place possible.”

“Took my family there while visiting Black Mountain. We cant say enough on how great the experience was. Friendly staff, great food, great service, great owner. He came to talk with us for a little bit while we were waiting on the food. I wish there was one were we lived. They saw my family and I a few times while we were there.Thank you!!BlakeKid-friendliness: I have 4 kids ranging from 3 to 13 and they treated them amazingly. They even gave them pictures to color while waiting. Very friendly staff”

“Located in the charming town of Black Mountain that serves affordable food..all homemade from local ingredients. Many gluten free items.Super friendly staff . Seating indoors and out.Started with Beer Pickle Spears which are Ale Battered with homemade ranch. Very good..not too greasy.Also tried The Gully Creek which were 2 grilled Mahi Mahi seasoned with Jerk sauce topped with Mango Salsa,Caribbean Slaw and cilantro served with black beans and chips. Good portion size and very favorable.My wife had The Beacon Heights on gluten free bread which was basically a BLT. She thought it was one of the best Gluten Free sandwiches she had ever had!When driving to or from Asheville/Charlotte..stop in and enjoy some real good home cooking”

“This is a cute restaurant with lots of character. My coffee mug said, "Ew...work." you order and pay at the podium and then lots of options for seating. The coffee is very flavorful without being bitter. The burrito was the best one I've ever had. My husband had the traditional and said it was really good. Service waa great. Definitely recommend for a tasty inexpensive breakfast.”

“Audrey I believe was behind the bar was superb. Handled the busy house on her own - even with a few pain in the butt customers. Thank you for such great drinks and entertainment is a understatement. He was amazing!”

“Couldn't love this place more. Small but mighty menu, great service and a very cool space - what else can I get ya? Had a bourbon/honey/thyme drink (well, two), a half greens salad with cilantro dressing and a Cuban bowl with mustard roasted pork. 11/10 across the board, and served up by a great crew. Definitely recommend,”

“The food was excellent--in taste and presentation. Ordered seered cauliflour on quinoa and kale--wonderful! The architecture of the place is interesting and intriguing. Greg and Dianne were musicians who kept us hanging around, drinking and laughing!Prices were a little high, and I wish there was twice the selection.”

“We came here for dinner. We sat on the patio since we had our dog and they were kind to seat us, even though it was chilly and there was no one else on the patio. Service was friendly and quick. I ordered a stromboli which was fine but not cooked all the way through. They were very accommodating and fixed the issue right away. Still our favorite pizza spot in BM.”

“A cute and cozy cafe nestled in the heart of Black Mountain! The atmosphere of the physical space is really lovely. There is lots of seating and wifi amidst a calm setting. I was happy to find no distractingly loud music playing, which I’ve noticed has become popular in coffee shops. The barista who made my latte was very sweet, and made a beautiful rosetta! Plenty of pastries. They even had gf + vegan options from the local company, Dolci di Maria. A cute little spot to hit up before/after a hike or yoga class (shoutout Black Mountain Yoga)! Definitely check it out.Dietary restrictions: Gf + vegan pastry options! Limited, but they’re there!”

“For many many reasons, we had not been to the Red Rocker for close to a year because it had just gone downhill. We would go there at least 2x a month, so we decided to give it a try again on Friday and we were very pleasantly surprised. The service was fine, but the food was excellent. The salmon was cooked to perfection, the mashed potatoes had a wonderful, creamy quality to them, and the seasonal vegetables were not cooked to the point where they were absolute mush. They still had a little bit of crunch to them. It was delicious.One suggestion…..the website is not accurate as far as the menu. One of our favorite desserts was always the peanut butter pie. It still shows it on the website, yet we were told they no longer have it. There are some other discrepancies as well. To prevent people from being disappointed, I think it would be helpful to have the menu updated on the website.We will go back again.”

“Great beer, great staff, excellent service. This is, by far, the best brewery in Black Mountain and a contender for best brewery in the Greater Asheville area. It’s a must visit and we will be back in Nov, if not sooner!”

“The best Mexican restaurant in McDowell & Burke Co! Very affordable for those on a budget. The employees are so nice and friendly! They do get busy and seating can be hard to get when real busy. My favorite dish is the ACP! Food is always fresh and tasty and they have the best salsa bar! My go to place for Mexican cuisine!”

“1st visit was probably more than 15 yrs ago & we loved it! Went again 2.5 yrs ago, same great service, amazing food & wonderful atmosphere. Hoping to go back next week ?”

“We just happened upon Bowl in the Wall and could not have been more fortunate. The bowls were so fresh and delicious!! An absolute hidden gem.Vegetarian options: Build your own bowl was a fabulous option for vegetarians including teriyaki tempeh that was delicious!”

“My kids and I drove more than 30 minutes to go to Pelican as a special treat for my daughter who did something really difficult earlier in the day. Google said it was open but when we got there the owner said it was a mistake and they were doing training. It had been a very long and stressful day and contemplating the hour of driving for nothing made me pretty upset. The owner could have totally ignored me but instead he got the trainee to make my kids two snocones and gave them for free. Thank you so much for this act of kindness. It meant a lot to me and my kids. Highly recommend and the snow cones were absolutely delicious!”

“Food was creative & well prepared. The pot roast left alot to be desired, nothing like a mom makes. Everything else was perfection.The room was loud, although it wasn't full. Needs noise panels on ceiling or something to take away the echo & add ambiance.”