EAT & DRINK IN HAYWOOD COUNTY
Capture your cravings
‘Phone eats first’ still rings true in the Smoky Mountains. In Haywood county, you’ll find all kinds of cuisine, perfect for every person and palate. Whether you’re digging into traditional soul food or just craving some farm-to-table freshness, you’ve got plenty of options at your fingertips.
Discover traditional Appalachian eats
If you’re craving comfort food you’ve come to the right place. Traditional Appalachian cuisine calls the smokies home. As you're scouting a spot to refuel, keep your eyes peeled for these mountain classics.
This dish has been a Haywood favorite for generations. Visit Sunburst Trout Farms in Waynesville to experience 70 years of tradition and sustainable innovation.
For locals, sorghum is a taste of nostalgia. For visitors, it’s a sweet mountain delicacy, typically drizzled over biscuits, cornbread and other breakfast staples.
They call it “the caviar of the South” for a reason. You’ll find it in a sandwich or served with crackers as a porch-side snack.
Native to the smokies, these wild onions make their way into cocktails, savory dishes, and plenty of mountain-inspired menus across the board.
Sample a taste of Haywood
Haywood’s food and drink scene will make you feel right at home. Coffee first? Farm freshness? Choose your own adventure and dig in.
