Ermeris S.
If you blink, you’ll miss it, and we recommend that you DON’T miss this place!
First thing we noticed was that this is a US Female Veteran owned and ran establishment – very proud to support such a business.
My husband got the Eat with your Eyes breakfast with a side of biscuits and gravy, while I got the Quiche. Both were excellent. I’ve stopped ordering quiche for years because they were never any good – but this was fresh, moist and flavorful on the inside, crispy pie flakes on the outside, and honestly the best quiche I’ve ever had. We ended our savory meal with the banana puddle, which inexplicably tugged at a childhood nostalgia for me.
OJ and coffee were great too, as was the decor and music. We loved it and will be back to try new items as well as for replenishing our loaf of bread!
Thank you for such great service.
… moreAli Cat
Excellent food and wonderfully friendly owners!! The roommate and I came in for brunch. I got Tank’s Biscuits and Gravy. The biscuits were fresh made and large enough to be well worth the price point and the gravy was a perfect consistency and so savory!! While I don’t regret getting them I think my roommate came out on top. The Nothing Compares Baker’s Cakes is two very large sourdough oatmeal pancakes topped with a gorgeous array of fresh figs, strawberries and blackberries from right here in the mountains. You can taste the passion in the food here as well as really gear up to experience your stay in the mountains by grabbing a taste of them, first thing in the morning!! September, (The Baker) even offered us a sample of her pecan cinnamon rolls which I really wanted to order but was stuffed from my meal. I’ll have to go back and very much look forward to doing so!!
… moreJoseph McCluan
I have been watching The Chef and the Baker on Instagram for a while and was excited to try their food. It did not disappoint! Definitely an elevated menu with some delicious options. Had the Salmon breakfast sandwich and my wife had the quiche. The star of the show was the banana pudding. Highly recommend
… morem maksail
I stopped in for breakfast take out on Saturday and I was so pleasantly surprised. Homemade vegan sourdough loaf (which you can purchase as well), avocado toast on the homemade sourdough with pea shoots and a tiny drizzle of balsamic and a side of vegan sweet potato hash with arugula . I thought I would have leftovers for the next day… wrong. I devoured it all and it was delicious. I was impressed by their knowledge of other diets and thrilled that they decided to set up a farm to table cafe in town . Forgot to mention I also got the vegan raw salted caramel chocolates which where out of this world melt in your mouth next level. I will be a frequent customer! ❤️
… moreJeanne Cumby
Wow. So worth the drive out from Asheville. We had the Avocado Toast special that had Brussels Sprout shavings, tiny pork cubes, shrimp and who knows what other awesomeness and the Breakfast Banana Pudding which was just cashews and bananas puréed with fresh banana and brown sugar sprinkles on top. SO GOOD! Good coffee too!
… moreBen Wilson
An explosion of flavors from a simple biscuit and gravy to the homemade custom hot sauce. You will be impressed.
Just had my second visit and WOW!
Color me impressed.
… moreAmber Shropshire
OMG!! This food is AMAZING! If your not a local (like myself) you will definitely underestimate this place. But give it a try. You will not be disappointed. Everything was so fresh and did not taste store brought or from some wholesale food warehouse. In season only foods
… moreBrandy Lemley
We stopped by for breakfast on our last day in Maggie Valley. Everything we ordered was absolutely delicious. I’m gluten free so I got the scrambled eggs, sausage, breakfast potatoes and subbed fruit for the toast. It was all cooked to perfection and didn’t make me feel like I was missing out on the baked goods. My husband had the biscuits and gravy, which he loved, and he’s pretty picky about biscuits and gravy. My daughter ordered the stuffed blueberry French toast with candied bacon which looked like something from a gourmet restaurant. We were so impressed with the ambiance and service as well. Overall a wonderful experience and we all decided it was our favorite meal of our over week long vacation.
… moreAmanda Ross
Truly amazing food and hospitality! The Chef and the Baker is exactly what Maggie Valley needs. We ordered the Cuban breakfast sandwich on special, the avocado toast on special and the build your own breakfast sandwich. We also brought home house baked everything and salt bagels that were on point. All three menu items were show stoppers, packed with flavor and elevated by freshly baked bread. Such a breath of fresh air to find a breakfast spot with quality ingredients and creative dishes. Will definitely be our go-to from now on.
… moreKathryn M
Update: the bagels are delicious. I froze mine and I found the best way to enjoy them is to let them come to room temperature, toast them in the toaster, and then slather then with cream cheese! I like that they aren’t too salty–some bagels are way too salty. They are DENSE, which is how I like my bagels. These things are heavy in the bag. I feel I have really eaten something when I consume an entire bagel! Love.
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Had the french toast with blueberries and lemon curd – made with sourdough bread so this isn’t some soggy regular bread toast lying limply on a plate, this is thick dense beautiful home-made bread! The blueberry sauce is not too sweet and I appreciated that. I could eat a vat of the lemon curd! I also ordered an egg just for some protein and it was perfectly cooked–not dried out and not undercooked. The staff is super friendly
There are only a few tables so you may want to call ahead. Prices are a little high but everything is quality and my portion was HUGE. I bought some bagels and can’t wait to try them, but I’m so full right now and need a nap- haha! Give them a try.
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