Hole-in-the-wall cafes

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A list of our favorite hole-in-the-wall places that sometimes only the locals know about. 

 

Our goal is to provide a place where you can easily find an alternative to fast food while traveling. Many of these cafes have “down home” type menus that will remind you of a time when people knew who their neighbors were and have a sense of community.

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Vacation ideas…… interesting places to visit and local cafes to consider. click on “ things to do” for links and additional information

Georgia
The Country Corner Kitchen  2020 Old Highway 5    Ellijay, Georgia

At The Country Corner Kitchen we specialize in making everyone feel welcomed and at home ! We love to put a smile as well as a great tasting dish on the table prepared specially for you! Visit the North Georgia mountains, and experience our acclaimed trails, take a pontoon on Carters Lake, then relax with friends by the fire in your base camp for adventure. Bring your best friend to lay tracks in the mountains or unwind in a cabin. Escape the ordinary with your family and experience heirloom orchards and tranquil rivers.

North Carolina
The Red Onion   227 Hardin Street      Boone, North Carolina

After a long day of exploring some water spots, we were on the hunt for some food. On our way through town, we drove right past The Red Onion Cafe. Upon a quick Yelp look, we made a u-turn & were very happy with our decision.

Boone is a town in North Carolina’s Blue Ridge Mountains. In Daniel Boone Park, the Hickory Ridge Living History Museum re-creates 1700s homestead life. Also in the park, the long-running seasonal drama “Horn in the West” evokes the struggles of pioneers like Boone. The Blue Ridge Parkway winds past town, offering mountain views. Nearby, Grandfather Mountain features a high suspension footbridge and a nature museum.

Wyoming
The Cowboy Cafe  115 East Rams Horn  Dubois, Wyoming

Situated just outside the Grand Teton National Park is The Cowboy Cafe. Homemade Desserts and Soups type Cafe.    Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner.

Rising above a scene rich with extraordinary wildlife, pristine lakes, and alpine terrain, the Teton Range stands as a monument to the people who fought to protect it. These are mountains of the imagination. Mountains that led to the creation of Grand Teton National Park where you can explore over two hundred miles of trails, float the Snake River, and enjoy the serenity of this remarkable place.

Arizona
The Sipp Shoppe    Winslow Arizona

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Nevada
Lou's Diner      Las Vegas, Nevada

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Minnesota
Wampach's Restaurant   126 1st Ave.   Shakopee  Minnesota

Great little diner with a classic menu that meets all expectations for the true American breakfast. The Renaissance Festival here is something you'll never forget.

The Minnesota Renaissance Festival began its journey in September of 1971 on a 22 acre field in Jonathan, MN. More than 25,000 people visited the two weekend grand opening of the festival, then named “A Celebration of Nature, Art, and Life!” That celebration has since relocated to Shakopee, MN and has grown to be the largest Renaissance Festival in the United States with an annual attendance of 300,000.

Mississippi
The Blue Canoe  2006 Gloster Street  Tupelo, Mississippi

Good food, good music, and Graceland, are some of the reasons you might find yourself visiting here. After you've taken in all the city has to offer, head over to the Blue Canoe to relax and listen to some music.

Minnesota

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Alabama
The Wildflower Cafe    Mentone, Alabama

Situated in the hills of Lookout Mountain in Alabama is the little town of Mentone. The Wildflower Cafe is about the best place in town to eat with their amazing selection of menu items. It's easy to find, just take a drive down the main street in this tiny town. You'll find plenty of things to do here, especially on the week ends when all the shops are open. Rent a cabin on the “brow” and explore places like The Little River Canyon, Desoto falls, and Fort Payne- the home of the band “Alabama”.

Tennessee
TelliCafe   128 Bank Street  Tellico Plains, Tennessee

Tellicafe serving Monroe County for 30 years. We have a Certified Executive Chef from the Culinary Institute of America. We use High quality ingredients and prepare everything from scratch on the premises. Lots to see and do including the Cherohala Skyway, Indian Boundary State Park, Bald River Falls. Rent a cabin or go camping in this beautiful part of the State.   

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