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Overall Total Score
3.5 out of 5
Very good | 7999 reviews

What Kim O likes about Banner Elk Cafe Tavern:
My wife and I ate here 2 days in a row and the food is beyond fantastic!! The unique food choices are amazing and the taste of our of this world. And all this at unbelievably good prices. We will be coming here every time we visit Banner Elk in the future!! We absolutely loved it!! View all feedback.

What Paul F doesn't like about BANNER ELK Cafe Tavern:
This place looks incredible and the atmosphere and vibe seems unparalleled but I think the amount of customers it receives really slows down its focus on the individual customer. We sat down at 1100, ordered (nothing fancy mostly chicken wraps, fries and a few cheeseburgers) and we waited for over an hour and nobody said a thing to us from the original order until we received our food an hour later. I was very disapp... View all feedback.

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3.8 ★ from 38 reviews
Larry
25.10.2023 - 19:22

**Service:** Dine-in **Meal Type:** Lunch **Price per Person:** $10–20 **Food:** 5/5 **Service:** 5/5 **Atmosphere:** 5/5

Vikram
25.10.2023 - 19:22

Service: Dine-in Meal type: Breakfast Price per person: $10–20 Food: 3/5 Service: 4/5 Atmosphere: 4/5

Daniel
25.10.2023 - 19:22

This is a fantastic little spot! The staff were incredibly welcoming to both us and our dog. They offer a wonderful selection of delicious food. We dined in for...

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Brad
25.10.2023 - 19:22

We were a party of four. 3 of us got the hamburger Steak plate with the following sides Cole slaw, onion rings, potato salad, and fries. Also one person had a 6...

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Ariel
25.10.2023 - 19:22

Long wait for little to no service by the time you get the food it 's ok. Definitely not worth the price or the time waiting. We had breakfast and tried to get...

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Restaurantji
3.9 ★ from 689 reviews
sherryhV8671FF
30.09.2024 - 12:52

We tried this cafe based on the resort management’s recommendation. The first night we tried to visit, the cafe was closed due to maintenance. The next night we...

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Askibunny
30.09.2024 - 12:52

Charlie was amazing. He was running nonstop. The food was great as well. We have been here whenever we have come to visit and would go back.

Arubagirl07
30.09.2024 - 12:52

Went for breakfast on Friday morning. Very few guests. Waitress was very friendly but the food was mediocre. Hash browns were mushy. A couple sitting near us co...

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Ed
30.09.2024 - 12:52

Excellent food, but not much for the price. Well-managed, although service could be faster. Our opinion of the place was probably affected by the climate, which...

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Dawn
30.09.2024 - 12:52

Excellent food!!! The service was awesome, would highly recommend

Top-rated
4.0 ★ from 20 reviews
Jay
25.10.2023 - 19:19

We stopped in for lunch. My wife chose the fried mountain trout, and I opted for the grilled version. Both dishes were absolutely delicious and came in generous...

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Dennis
25.10.2023 - 19:19

I do not write many bad reviews and I really understand most issues but our entire experience was awful. We went tonight for dinner and the first negative was w...

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Taylor
25.10.2023 - 19:19

Food was really tasty and prices were super reasonable great breakfast spot. There were some disgruntled employees in the kitchen speaking loud and using unprof...

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Gillian
25.10.2023 - 19:19

Have been visiting Banner Elk and the cafe for my whole life now and was never super impressed by the food and the coffee was always mediocre at best. However,...

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Chris
25.10.2023 - 19:19

Over the weekend while my group of four stayed in the Banner Elk area we ended up coming here twice! The staff were so wonderful, polite, and were quite accommo...

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Sirved
3.8 ★ from 322 reviews
Tracey
04.06.2023 - 13:45

After attending the Art and Crafts Fair in Sugar Mountain, we decided to grab a late lunch and only had to wait about 10 minutes for a table. Our experience was...

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Renius
04.06.2023 - 13:45

The outside seats are very nice. We had great service. We enjoyed the Greek salad and the Greek pasta. You have a wide selection of local beers on ****. There a...

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Kayleigh
04.06.2023 - 13:45

Delicious food and yummy drinks! Family friendly but great for a drink and food with friends as well! The nachos are AMAZING! Highly recommend!

Hans
04.06.2023 - 13:45

That was a nice café. They had really nice terrace seating, dog friendly. The food was delicious and the atmosphere was pleasant. It was a welcome break while t...

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Izan
04.06.2023 - 13:45

This is our third visit, and I have to say their pasta salad is the best I've ever had. However, breakfast was disappointing—cold and greasy. On a positive note...

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Int Restaurants
3.9 ★ from 1411 reviews
Rocky
19.06.2023 - 04:15

We had wonderful service from Andrew for two consecutive nights. On Friday, we stopped by, enjoyed some drinks, and were treated to fantastic live music that br...

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Emiliano
19.06.2023 - 04:15

The food and drinks here are absolutely delicious! It's a family-friendly place, but it’s also perfect for enjoying drinks and dinner with friends. The nachos a...

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Jerry
19.06.2023 - 04:15

We visited this restaurant for some beer since it was one of the few good places open until 11:00 PM. While their drink selection is limited, it covers a little...

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Rolando
19.06.2023 - 04:15

This was a lovely cafe. They had really nice patio seating, dog friendly. The food was delicious and the atmosphere pleasant. It was a welcome break while trave...

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Viviane
19.06.2023 - 04:15

Great selection of food and beverage in the heart of Banner Elk! There are two sides: the Cafe and the Lodge. Both have a wide selection of menu items, with wid...

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Yelp
3.5 ★ from 486 reviews
Maisa
25.10.2023 - 19:22

Our server was very kind and did her best, but unfortunately, the food was disappointing. It all began with our coffees and hot cocoa, which were cold. The meat...

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John
25.10.2023 - 19:22

The menu is extensive, offering something for everyone. It’s an excellent choice for gatherings where the group can’t seem to reach a consensus on what to eat.

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Menu
1.0 ★ from 1 reviews
Jason
03.02.2023 - 10:51

We had a party of four, and three of us ordered pasta dishes. Unfortunately, the experience was disappointing. The pasta was served cold, and the marinara sauce...

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Restaurantguru
4.0 ★ from 5013 reviews
Menupix
3.6 ★ from 18 reviews
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