5AM - 11PM
630 US-64, Cashiers“If you're anywhere between Cashiers and Brevard, you know choices of "dining out" are not plentiful! When I stopped in at the (literal) market around the corner to grab soup (or anything I didn't have to cook), I glanced over at the little addition to the side of the Sapphire Country Store - and by golly it was open! When I looked at the brief but well-rounded menu, I knew the soup was a goner. So I ordered the 1/2 rotisserie chicken, and 2 sides - green beans and mashed potatoes w/gravy. First of all - the chicken was plump and juicy, with plenty of meat for 2 people; the potatoes were REAL, with some small skin-on chunks that gave it texture, and a touch of gravy; and finally green beans (which I personally don't like, but I could tell they were the kind Grandma makes - the short flat ones. I got it to go in under 5 minutes - made it home in under 3 minutes - and split the chicken and taters w/husband (I joyfully gave him all the beans). Well, the presentation was surpassed by the taste. I've had plenty of rotisserie chickens from plenty of places, and I think this might be the best tasting one ever! It was moist w/o being soggy or greasy, and the flavor was not confined to the skin - it went through and through. There was enough chicken for 2 hungry old people! Now I would have liked the sides to have been bigger (to match the chicken, of course), because it was a stretch to split the potatoes but I reluctantly shared. He enjoyed all the beans, and said he couldn't decide which was better of the 3 items! The price was a bit steep if you were feeding 1 person, but when you get 2 meals outta 1, it's a bargain. No leftovers, though so if you're counting on that, better buy two! The young man behind the counter was friendly, efficient, and I told him the only thing that would improve it would be to offer breakfast. He replied "yes Ma'am, we'll be starting that tomorrow or Sunday!" Well I can guarantee you we'll be giving it a try tomorrow or Sunday! I only wish they'd open at 5:00 so I could grab breakfast on my way to school, but 6:30 is reasonable for most folks, I guess. Breakfast rolls into lunch, which rolls into dinner - if there's any left, I guess! So if you're out and about anytime between sunrise and bedtime - I highly recommend stopping in at the Sapphire Country Store (technically, "Jim's Place" - just to the left). They've got some tables so you can sit and eat, or take it home. I plan to encourage my fellow educators to give it a try on the next workday that rolls around. We love our other local establishments, too, but happy to add another choice to the menu, as it were! Keep it up, Jim!”
5AM - 11PM
545 N 4th St, Highlands7:00 AM - 10:00 PM
545 N 4th St, Highlands“We like a lot to go out. Yesterday we arrived in this magnificent place which friends recommended to us. We passed a lovely experience there with first-rate cooking and an efficient crew and a professional cook. We added this restaurant in our list and we will surely return very soon. We highly recommend.”
“Local restaurant that is just opening has fantastic food, great burger, the smoked wings are spectacular, hand cut fries, full bar, with menu options to be expanded. Staff and ownership are friendly and helpful with guest satisfaction first, we look forward to dining here again, lots of good things to come from them in future, definitely worth supporting them you won't be disappointed.Great job everyone.”
“We stopped in to put air in all 4 tires. Aksil came out and was SO helpful and nice. He aired up all 4 tires and showed us (2 women) how to operate/air the tires. ? We really appreciate his friendly, positive attitude! Thank you so much, Aksil!!”