Banner Elk, North Carolina

Serving breakfast, lunch, and dinner daily, Banner Elk Café has it all. For your morning fare, look to eggs, biscuits, French toast, pancakes, fresh coffee, and more. Lunch reels in favorites like burgers, chicken sandwiches, pizza and salads. Healthy entrees complete dinner, with dishes like the grilled mahi and wraps. Be sure to check out the drinks menu for the acclaimed Bloody Mary and Cadillac Margaritas.

With open mic every Friday and Saturday, it’s easy to see why Fred and Larry’s Coffee is a favorite of Banner Elk. Opening Monday through Saturday at 7am allows you to stop in early for great coffee, which includes an iced caramel latte that’s all the rave. The atmosphere is cozy and inviting, with a friendly staff and welcoming owners.

Mountain Grounds is one of High Country's finest for coffee and teas. Its prime location places guests in the midst of Grandfather Mountain, Banner Elk, Sugar Mountain, and Beech Mountain. The coffee shop has a lodge feel, which invites you in and surrounds you with aromas of their delicious beverage.

Café Portofino is a certified delight in Boone. At its location in a 100-year-old building, Portofino has an open kitchen and a great dining room. They serve craft sandwiches, pasta, steaks, and fresh seafood, with daily culinary specials. The wine list begs a glance.

Boone Bagelry has been locally-owned and operated by Tony and Donna Nicastro since 1988. Along with delicious fare like the Smoked Whitefish and Lox & Cream Cheese, they also serve free Wi-Fi.

The Boone Golf Club features the wonderful Fairway Cafe, serving breakfast and lunch. Since 1975, Boone locals have made Fairway their favorite, a nice place to relax after a day spent playing golf or walking in the club´s green hills.