Lunch Rush Tip: During the peak summer and autumn foliage weekends, downtown traffic near the single main stoplight backs up significantly between 12:00 PM and 1:30 PM. If you want to sit outside at the Banner Elk Cafe or LP on Main without a 45-minute wait, aim to secure a parking spot and put your name on the list by 11:45 AM.
WILLIAM’S DELI & BAKERY Located right downtown, this is the go-to spot for an incredible, custom-made deli sandwich. Everything is made fresh on the spot (no pre-packaged shortcuts), and they have fantastic scratch-made baked treats.
THE PEDALIN’ PIG Located just down the road toward Boone/Foscoe, this is the premier choice for authentic, slow-smoked High Country BBQ. It’s casual, quick, and their pulled pork, brisket, and house-made sauces are excellent after a morning outdoors.
HIGH COUNTRY PIE Located right at the Wilderness Run Alpine Coaster, this walk-up window serves up incredibly creative, savory meat pies and handheld pocket pastries. It’s an awesome, unique lunch option if you want to grab something delicious and sit outside by the coaster tracks.