Location: Cherokee
Top Restaurants in Cherokee
Cherokee Food Guide: 10 Must-Eat Restaurants & Street Food Stalls in Cherokee
Located at the entrance to the Great Smoky Mountains National Park, Cherokee is the headquarters for the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians. Signs around town are in English and Cherokee, and the city itself is anchored by the Harrah's Cherokee Casino. The tourist-oriented area is rich in outdoor activities for the entire family. The tribe runs a botanical garden, cultural museum, Indian village recreation, historical dramas, and an arts and crafts center.
Things to do in Cherokee
1. Sassy Sunflowers Bakery & Cafe
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 333 reviews
Bakery and Cafe We put a spin on your everyday sandwiches, soups and salads. With a pinch of sassy added to your food, nothing can beat it. Come in for fresh baked dessert and a great coffee. Soups - Sandwiches - Salads Freshly Baked Cookies and Cakes Espresso - Cappuccino - Latte Fresh Juices and Smoothies Free Wi-Fi
Reviewed By Monica F - Breckenridge, Colorado
A great place for lunch! Fresh & healthy choices along with desserts like lemon blueberry cookies, smoothies - green or your choice. The prime rib flatbread was amazing! The Turkey Rueben was delicious and served with a side salad. The strawberry vinegarette tasted like it was fresh from the garden. The fruit infused water and selection of green teas were also a great addition. It is order, pay and eat without the fast food lack of healthy options. Wi-Fi and a pleasant place to sit and have coffee also. We will come back!
2. Front Porch Cakery and Deli
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 46 reviews
Front Porch Cakery and Deli is a newly established store front, owned and operated by a local family. Front Porch specializes in gourmet cupcakes and custom cakes made with homemade buttercream icing, sweets, chocolates, baked goods, hand dipped ice cream, and a full fresh deli menu including soups. Front Porch is a family business focused on customer service with great food at a great price.
Reviewed By Jason J
My family and I stopped in after visiting the national park and our sandwiches were great. I had the Big Joey : fried bologna, bacon, and pimiento cheese. It was wonderful. My wife got the French dip and it was great too. The folks that run it are really nice. Highly reccomend for lunch.
3. Qualla Java Cafe
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 13 reviews
Reviewed By BandB-1508 - Toronto, Canada
Qualla Java Cafe (aka Indian Grounds, and one other name posted on the plaza sign) is a perfect hideaway in the hustle and bustle of Cherokee. Great coffee, helpful staff, nice nooks and crannies inside for sitting, a deck area outside by the river,and WiFi. Your GPS may not be able to find it (use the address rather than the name).
4. Heavenly Fudge Shoppe
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 73 reviews
Reviewed By 41Wahine - Albuquerque, New Mexico
Just had to stop and try their homemade fudge. Loved the coconut dark chocolate balls and took home the chocolate walnut fudge. RICH!! MY boys had the ice cream cones and thought the ice cream to be very good.
5. Brio Tuscan Grill
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 1 reviews
Opened Friday, June 15th
Reviewed By rebennett77 - Cumming, Georgia
Can't say enough about Brio Tuscan Grill in the casino. Second visit and we were definitely not let down. The food was excellent and as usual, the wait staff did a fine job. Food comes out fresh and hot. Servings are plentiful and you will leave full. A bit pricey but well worth it.
6. Peter's Pancakes & Waffles
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 1 reviews
Reviewed By EB4131
Found Peter’s on TripAdvisor and we were pleasantly satisfied! If leave this hungry it’s your own fault! My wife loved the Blueberry pancakes, but couldn’t possibly finish all of them! I highly recommend the sausage and cheese omelette! Super friendly service from the time you walked until you leave!
7. Cherokee Fudge & More
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 23 reviews
Reviewed By michaelwhite3268 - Clyde, North Carolina
So my youngest daughter and I visited here finding the most delicious fudge, as well as, a really funny group of characters working here. We bought several trinkets and nicknacks. The prices here were good, but the fudge WAS AWESOME! So, if you are in the area this place is worth a look!
8. Selu Garden Cafe
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 349 reviews
Reviewed By knoxtntraveler_11 - Knoxville, Tennessee
Located in the hotel/casino makes this a convenient place for a good breakfast. A buffet is offered but we always order from the menu. The breakfast sandwich on a croissant is my favorite but hubby goes for the more conventional eggs and bacon. The hash browns, grits and oatmeal are also really good. Lovely, clean restaurant with a nice view of the river that runs along side of it.
One of our favorite servers is Tara
9. Busy Bee Tasty Treats
Overall Ratings
5 based on 4 reviews
Reviewed By Abbalou
A very nice place to take a little break. They have a good selection of hard ice cream at decent prices. A good place to take the family for a treat.
10. Wize Guyz Grille
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 249 reviews
Local Hotspot in Cherokee, NC! Friendly and Personal Service! All of your favorite American Cuisine. New York Style Pizza, Black Angus Burgers, Stromboli. Cherokee Fire Grill / Wise Guys Pizza Serving local flavor with a lot of flare in Cherokee, NC. Stop by for one of our All-Natural Black Angus Beef patty burgers, Jumbo Chicken Wings with 7 Original Flavors, BBQ riblets, pizza by the slice, and construct your own stromboli or pizza pie. A fan favorite is the "All the Time 16", a 16 inch cheese pie for only $9.00. We have become a local hot spot since our opening in early spring of 2012, and known for our high quality food, guest service, and a comfortable atmosphere. We are located in the Teepee Village across from Saunooke Village at the intersection of Big Cove and Acquoni Rd. In Cherokee NC. Plenty of parking and tour buses are always welcome. If you are expecting to bring a large group and can let us know ahead of time that you are coming (few days advance) with an expected time, we will be sure to have extra staff on hand. We appreciate your understanding.
Reviewed By Sheryl1313 - Knoxville, Tennessee
We have eaten here twice; once sandwiches and once pizza. Sandwiches were good but the pizza was great. Better than any I've had in years. Pepperoni; my half had green olives and banana peppers. The menu isn't fancy, just what you would expect to find in the way of hot sandwiches and popular pizza choices.
