Food & Drink

828 Cafe: Try local and organic dishes at 828 Cafe, known for its health-conscious cuisine.

Balsam Falls Brewing: Balsam Falls Brewing: Known for their creative beer flavors and styles, delicious eats and big personalities, Balsam Falls Brewing Co. is always a joyful place to be.

Baxley’s Chocolates: Sweets that are hand-crafted in small batches in their own kitchen to offer you the freshest chocolates possible.

Café Rel: Enjoy a cozy atmosphere and delicious American and French cuisine at Caffé Rel. Featured in USA Today.

City Lights Café: Partnering with vendors for locally sourced and organically produced items in line with their mission to serve everyone, with vegetarian, vegan & gluten-free options.

Cosmic Carryout: Cosmic Carry-Out is a Food cart serving Innovation Brewing specializing in hand made burgers, veggie burgers, and hand-cut french fries.

Cotton Leigh Bakery: Specializing in wedding cakes, custom cakes and desserts, you can celebrate with something sweet for every occasion!

Eric’s Fresh Fish Market: Locally-Owned & Operated, Providing the Freshest Seafood in Western North Carolina Since 2008.

The Farmhouse Mercantile & Coffee Bar: This local mercantile and coffee shop offers a cozy atmosphere and a wide selection of locally sourced goods and delicious coffee.

Gazebo Creekside Café: Relax by the creek at Gazebo Creekside Café and savor Southern comfort food and homemade desserts.

Haywood Smokehouse: From traditional chopped pork and sliced brisket to smoked prime rib and homemade pecan pie, this is the place for great BBQ.

Ilda: This union of Italian and Southern Appalachian cuisine is the foundation where they will recreate the comfort you found at your grandmother’s kitchen table.

Innovation Brewing: Crafting Beer & Creating Community – 10+ years in business with over 25+ beers on tap.

Jame: A Middle Eastern & Mediterranean inspired restaurant

Josh’s Backstreet Takeout: Fresh food. Fast service. Friendly staff

Lazy Hiker Brewing Taproom: Just off the train in the mountains, the brewery is located in the former town hall & fire department in Franklin. 

Lucy in the Rye: Homemade breakfast, lunch, and bakery in Western North Carolina!

Lulu’s on Main: A popular spot for Southern comfort food, Lulu’s on Main offers a diverse menu with dishes like shrimp and grits, barbecue, and homemade desserts.

Mad Batter Kitchen: Lively restaurant with a patio, pairing local brews with pizza, burgers & sandwiches.

Motor Company Grill: Experience a classic American diner atmosphere at Motor Company Grill, offering burgers, sandwiches, and more.

Paper Mill Lounge: The lounge is the perfect place to relax and enjoy delicious food, cocktails, draft beer, wine for a night out with friends or a drink after your event.

Pie Times Pizza Company: These pizzas start with sourdough (made daily) and finished in a brick oven with a variety of ingredients including house pulled mozzarella. Vegan and vegetarian options available.

The Wine Bar & Cellar: Offering the largest selection of top-shelf wine, Santé – The Wine Bar offers a relaxed vibe true to the heart of downtown Sylva.

White Moon Cafe: White Moon is a flexible, creative approach to casual cafe culture and our team works hard to provide simple and nutritious food & beverages.