Best Coffee Shops and Cafes in Wears Valley

"A favorite with both locals and visitors alike, Smokies Cuban Cafe is considered something of a hidden gem in Pigeon Forge. Tucked away in a strip mall on the Parkway, this charming little place serves authentic Cuban cuisine. Highlights of the cafe’s menu include the Cuban sandwich, empanadas, palomilla steak, and the cafe con leche."

"This charming cafe serves authentic Cuban dishes that are sure to please. Before heading to Dollywood, grab a breakfast sandwich with Cuban bread, tomato, olive oil, and garlic. Other favorites include fried plantains, cheese empanadas, and guava pastries."

"A great place to go for something sweet is Mad Dog’s Creamery. They are one of the only dog-friendly places in the area, and you’ll find all kinds of great flavors of ice cream. Get a classic, such as chocolate or vanilla, or try one of their signature flavors, such as white chocolate raspberry or yellow brick road."

"Mad Dog’s Creamery and Donuts is the ultimate dessert destination!. This great shop offers incredible ice cream cones, soft serve, sundaes, banana splits, and milkshakes. With 24 flavors to choose from, you’re guaranteed to find a new favorite (ours is Smoky Mountain Fudge)."

"Mad Dog’s is your one stop sweet shop in premium ice cream, funnel cakes, and donuts!. With over 20 ice cream flavors everyone in your family is sure to find something they like!. Feel free to bring your four-legged friends and spoil them to some doggie treats and toys."

"A favorite for both breakfast and lunch, guests rave about the pancakes, which are thankfully served all day!. Head on over to their Facebook page to read all of the numerous reviews citing them as, “the best pancakes I’ve ever had.” Now that’s a good pancake!. If you hate pancakes (what?!), the cafe also serves a variety of other American breakfast foods, as well as soups, salads, and yummy baked goods."

"This small, family-owned restaurant has built a loyal following for its super friendly service, mouthwatering food, and extremely reasonable prices. Guests will find a great selection of omelets, salads, soups, sandwiches, and more all-American fare. Standout menu items include the biscuits and gravy, fried bologna sandwich, and the patty melt."

"When you walk in this place you feel like you just joined the family. It is very small on the inside so plan accordingly. The food is fantastic and the prices..."

"This hidden gem may be one you’ve not heard of, possibly because it’s the newest of those mentioned. The Spouse and I checked out the Latino-influenced Chapman Highway restaurant just last summer, and it comes highly recommended. The menu starts off with elaborate meal-sized soup presentations of shrimp, crab, mixed seafood or mixed shellfish, and you’ll also find old-school shrimp cocktail as well as similar preparations of octopus and oysters."

"9700 Kingston Pike Ste 21, Knoxville, TN 37922-3385Seafood, American, SteakhouseLunch, Dinner, BrunchTakeout, Reservations, Outdoor Seating, Private Dining, Seating, Parking Available, Television, Highchairs Available, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar, Table Service+1 865-531-2467http://www.thechophouse.com"

"All are familiar with the simple joy of riding a Ferris Wheel: watching the peaceful revolution of the wheel, exchanging cheerful smiles with the conductor as you board your own personal gondola, feeling the breeze against your face as you gaze at the landscape below. The Great Smoky Mountain Wheel allows you to tap into that inner child once more. This is not your ordinary Fairground Ferris wheel, however."

"Take a break from shopping when you’re at The Island, and go for a ride on The Great Smoky Mountain Wheel. The Ferris wheel rises 200 feet about the city, affording excellent views of the surrounding area. There are climate-controlled gondola cabins rather than seats, so you’ll be comfortable in any weather, and the wheel lights up at night."

"After a day of exploring, I started comparing Pigeon Forge to Niagara Falls, Canada, but a super hyped-up version. And just like Clifton Hill, it has a giant, climate-controlled ferris wheel. The Great Smoky Mountain Wheel is at the Island at Pigeon Forge and you can’t miss it."

"It’s not so much a destination, but more an excellent place to enjoy some takeout from one of the nearby restaurants. There’s a water feature and a few art exhibits to check out too."

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