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#2 Sweet Treats
(DQ Grill & Chill, 380 Progress Cir.)
— The home of the Blizzard is also a great
place for breakfast (biscuits and gravy
anyone?). And it’s hard to beat our hometown
DQ’s 5 Buck Lunch. There’s never a
bad time for a Hot Fudge Sundae or Peanut
Buster Parfait. And there’s nothing
like a ¹/₂ lb. FlameThrower GrillBurger to
get you ready for that Blizzard!
#3 Downtown Casual
(Serenity Garden Cafe, 657 E. Main
St.) — Offering great food in the heart of
Blue Ridge, this perennial favorite opens
early and serves late (always a plus in a
sleepy mountain town!). Try the plate-sized
pancakes, as well as Warren’s homemade
soups (pair a cup with a chicken salad
melt on sourdough). Dinnertime brings
hearty American, Italian and seafood
entrees paired with inspired sides.
#4 Locals’ Favorite
(BumbleBee’s Café, 5850 Appalachian
Hwy.) — The buzz about this local
fave has always been the hearty breakfasts.
But it’s hard to ignore a piled-high
Philly cheesesteak with sweet potato
fries. Or, how about homemade chicken
and dumplings? Inspired soups include
smoked Gouda and tomato basil. Lunch
specials range from grilled pork chops to
a grilled chicken salad.
#5 Down-Home Good
(Pete’s Place, 2460 E. First St.)
— Pete’s Greek roots shine through
in the lunchtime gyro (lamb or
you Gotta TRY!
chicken) and fresh, feta-loaded Greek
salad. But that’s not to say Pete’s doesn’t
also serve up a mean meat-and-three.
Dinnertime brings hand-cut Angus beef
— sirloin strip, rib-eye and marinated
top sirloin with all the fixings. Hearty
specials include roast beef and meatloaf.
Enjoy it all with a cold glass of beer or
wine in a cozy cabin setting. Plus, Pete’s
is open for breakfast, too!
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