Restaurants, Treats and Groceries!
Breakfast Spots
Blue Bike Cafe
423 N 4th StBlue Bike is our favorite breakfast spot in town!
Check out the juice bar if you would like to start your day with a juice or smoothie!
6 locals recommend
Whole Life Market
10 Foreman RdCheck out the juice bar if you would like to start your day with a juice or smoothie!
Lunch or Dinner
Keep in mind that you may need dinner reservations during the busy season.
Highlands Tavern
Wonderful and unique menu. Always a great meal and fun ambiance!
Great smoked meats and craft beers. Good for kids and adults! Enjoy the outside deck with your dogs after some hiking activities or even order online to grab food to go.
25 locals recommend
Highlands Smokehouse
595 Franklin RdGreat smoked meats and craft beers. Good for kids and adults! Enjoy the outside deck with your dogs after some hiking activities or even order online to grab food to go.
The Stubborn Bull at Mill Creek
Asia House
151 Helens Barn AveGreat sushi spot with traditional asian food!
Large menu, good food and always seems to be open when you are ready to eat. Sitting outside in the courtyard is a great place for people watching or for your dogs to enjoy some down time.
60 locals recommend
Wild Thyme Gourmet
343-D Main StLarge menu, good food and always seems to be open when you are ready to eat. Sitting outside in the courtyard is a great place for people watching or for your dogs to enjoy some down time.
The Ugly Dog Public House- Highlands
294 S 4th StCasual spot for pub food!
Upscale Dining
Wolfgang's Restaurant & Wine Bistro
474 Main St
Ristorante Paoletti
440 Main StGreat food and views at the Skyline Lodge’s restaurant, but can get a little nosy inside!
7 locals recommend
Oak Steakhouse Highlands
470 Skyline Lodge RoadGreat food and views at the Skyline Lodge’s restaurant, but can get a little nosy inside!
Outside of Highlands!
A good spot to grab a bite and sit outside after a hike in the Sapphire Valley or Cashiers areas! There is a nice green space for the kids and dogs to run around.
64 locals recommend
Whiteside Brewing Company
128 NC-107A good spot to grab a bite and sit outside after a hike in the Sapphire Valley or Cashiers areas! There is a nice green space for the kids and dogs to run around.
Sweets!
Kilwins Highlands
341 Main StIce cream, fudge and way too many sweets!
Groceries and More!
Market with fresh produce and more from local farms. In season, they have the best and bigger watermelons and the freshest corn.
August Produce
636 Franklin RdMarket with fresh produce and more from local farms. In season, they have the best and bigger watermelons and the freshest corn.
Gourmet grocery items, prepared foods, wine, fresh meat and even some pretty yummy desserts and pizza!
95 locals recommend
Mountain Fresh Grocery
521 Main StGourmet grocery items, prepared foods, wine, fresh meat and even some pretty yummy desserts and pizza!
The town’s main grocery store. While small, it still has most everything you need.
49 locals recommend
Bryson's Food Store
103 Highlands PlazaThe town’s main grocery store. While small, it still has most everything you need.
Great juice/smoothie bar and a great source for your healthy foods and health products.
6 locals recommend
Whole Life Market
10 Foreman RdGreat juice/smoothie bar and a great source for your healthy foods and health products.
One Wicker Cheese Co.
Special selection of cheese, wine and other gourmet items.
City advice
Don't miss
Hours vary and dinner reservations are recommended!
Restaurants frequently change their hours during the seasons, so make sure to double check with the restaurant directly for your particular day of interest. Hours listed on websites and online searches can be outdated.
Also, keep in mind that you might need to reserve a table at some of the more popular restaurants during the season, especially on holidays or weekends.