Cullowhee Cafe

Coffee, Delivery Services, Cafe

Cullowhee Cafe

Cullowhee Cafe
3.7 / 5 (82 reviews)

Description

Cullowhee Café offers hearty, home-style cooking with friendly, attentive staff and affordable prices, making it a beloved local dining spot since the 1960s. Favorites include open-faced sandwiches, stewed beef specials, and unique appetizers like puffs, praised for their comforting flavors. The café efficiently handles large groups, adding to its appeal. However, inconsistent and unpredictable business hours frustrate many patrons, sometimes leading to unexpected closures. Despite occasional service hiccups, the café’s quality food and welcoming atmosphere continue to draw loyal customers, suggesting a bright future if operational consistency improves.

Last update: 17.01.2026 from: Ben

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★ 3.7 / 5 from 82 reviews
lana-carnes
30.10.2023

I drove all the way there only to find that it's no longer open, but there's no indication of this online.

dawn-misner
30.10.2023

The restaurant has been closed for about a month to a month and a half. While some of their prices were reasonable, the cost of a chuckwagon sandwich was $5.50 just for the sandwich alone. At other places, I can get a chuckwagon sandwich along with fries and a drink for only $6.00.

burgin-mackey
30.10.2023

The sandwiches are quite good, the fries are excellent, the prices are reasonable, and the staff is exceptional. Overall, a lovely restaurant.

ben-f-beach468
22.10.2024

As long as the updates at Old Cullowhee continue, this restaurant is here to stay. You might occasionally encounter an older crowd that feels a bit like bingo night, but the staff and the food are truly outstanding. It's the perfect spot for a hearty, home-cooked meal. I hope to sample their breakfast soon, but for now, I can vouch for their amazing lunch and dinner options. The only thing I would suggest is adding an alcohol menu. The referendum has taken place, and it looks like it's here to stay!

sylva-f-mushroom8
22.10.2024

Honestly, Id love to give a better rating, but the business hours kill it! I usually take my kids to CC once a week for some major comfort food dinner. Alas, yesterday was our day. Pulled into the parking lot and found a sign posted on the door that read close at 3:00 . What? Since when? My daughter then reminded me why I stopped going there long ago-because their business hours are consistently inconsistent and I had encountered this problem many times before. I had forgotten. So, again we will patronize the restaurants who are consistent with how businesses are run. Im sorry Cullowhee Café. Yummy comfort food, lousy unbusinesslike hours!

FAQ

You can use the WiFi of the place at no extra cost.

The diner and its premises are wheelchair accessible and thus usable with a wheelchair or physiological disabilities.

The place also takes the common credit cards.

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