Restaurant Reivew
The Moose Cafe
The Moose Cafe is a casual country cafe located adjacent to the Western North Carolina Farmers Market. If you are looking to bypass the more tourist restaurants in favor of a down home country Southern establishment, be sure to put a meal at The Moose Cafe on your Asheville to-do list.
Food
The Moose Cafe bills itself as a fork-to-table restaurant. Everything is prepared in-house using local ingredients, right down to the gigantic buttermilk biscuits. This is the place to go if you are craving Southern style comfort food. They have all your comforting faves here, from mac and cheese, to homemade mashed potatoes, to chicken and dumplings.
This cafe has won numerous awards and continues to be popular with both locals and tourists. The big special here for anyone with a hearty appetite is the all-you-can-eat breakfast deal priced at just 10 bucks. Update: As of 2023, this deal is now 12 bucks, so still quite affordable.
First off, you will be served some fresh homemade biscuits, served with jelly. Also included in the special is unlimited scrambled eggs, potatoes, grits, and bacon. Although the deal is unlimited, there are only so many biscuits you can eat! For those looking for a simpler meal, there's omelets, pancakes, and French toast too.
Service
Waiters are local and friendly. Refills come out surprisingly fast despite the consistently high traffic.
Atmosphere
The ambiance here is rustic country, similar to a Cracker Barrel. The decor is pleasant, a nice change of pace from the more modern trendy places downtown. It's super casual so you can come in here pre-hike or any other outdoor activity.
Also, there's a cute little gift shop which you can browse around while waiting for your seat. Lots of cute Southern style knick knacks and foods to explore here while waiting (yes, there often is a line to get in on busy weekends!).
Final Remarks
Stop by The Moose Cafe to enjoy an unlimited country style breakfast in a cozy dining room. Of course, there are numerous higher quality breakfast options in the area. Nonetheless, The Moose Cafe is a good choice for anyone seeking a laid-back vibe and a great deal.
