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One of the best surprises when I visited Lake Junaluska. We tried BBQ quesadilla, Folkmoot Salad and Mats Special. All the food were very tasty, flavorful and most importantly fresh. Can’t wait to try other options in the menu on our next visit. I, 100% recommend this place.
Soumen Chakraborty
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- Apr 11, 2021
Sooo yummy
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Amanda Britton
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- Apr 9, 2021
I ordered at the counter and the food was delivered to the table. My sister had Frida tacos and my h
I ordered at the counter and the food was delivered to the table. My sister had Frida tacos and my husband had a Southwestern bowl. I ordered a Cataloochee quesadilla made with BBQ chicken. My husband and sister really enjoyed their selections. My food was too sweet for me. I think just having chicken without so much BBQ sauce would
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girlmb
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- Apr 9, 2021
Great service, delicious food and a charming atmosphere. Tortilla burger and Cuban sandwich were both to die for!
Danielle Windham
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- Mar 27, 2021
Love this food and cool diner! The cashiers are always so helpful and make great suggestions if I d
Love this food and cool diner! The cashiers are always so helpful and make great suggestions if I decide to stray from my usual Blue Ridge Cobb Salad. The good is consistently delicious, healthy and fresh and I love the different flavors and spices I haven’t tried before along with the classic meals they offer. Our large family has s
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Mikell Clark-Webb
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- Mar 25, 2021
Excellent fish tacos with beans and rice! Will definitely be back to try other items from the menu.
Excellent fish tacos with beans and rice! Will definitely be back to try other items from the menu.
Chrissy Owle Arch
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- Mar 23, 2021
Fantastic place to eat. Covers a lot of styles which makes it appealing to anyone. Matt's Special is my go to.
Bill Driver
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- Mar 23, 2021
Food & staff were great 👍
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Sabara Coleman
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- Mar 22, 2021
The food is always fresh and the flavors are amazing. One of my favorite places to eat in Waynesvill
The food is always fresh and the flavors are amazing. One of my favorite places to eat in Waynesville. I've been several times and I have never been disappointed.
Nate G.
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- Mar 21, 2021
The staff was friendly and helpful with some great hiking ideas. We got take away since we were arri
The staff was friendly and helpful with some great hiking ideas. We got take away since we were arriving at our BNB late. The crispy brussel sprouts were beyond exceptional!
suebee100
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- Mar 15, 2021
Especially LOVE the Folkmoot salad. I always add the chicken and it is the perfect lunch on my workdays. The potatoe salad is also divine. Everything handmade and fresh!
Logan Novgrod
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- Mar 10, 2021
Had dinner at Kanini's tonight. it was well worth the drive from Candler. The customer service was
Had dinner at Kanini's tonight. it was well worth the drive from Candler. The customer service was outstanding and the food was delicious.
Debi Nevel Drecksler
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- Mar 6, 2021
Great food and friendly staff.
Steve Richards
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- Feb 24, 2021
Burger was very good. Salsa was awesome!
Julie Risk
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- Feb 24, 2021
Crispy Brussel Sprouts were awesome. I think I tasted a hint of molasses.
Andy Scales
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- Feb 24, 2021
This is a go to lunch spot when I’m working in Waynesville. The food is fresh and the portions are good. I recently got the Folkmoot salad with chicken and the Crispy Brussels. Both were so good!
Leah Edwards
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- Feb 19, 2021
This Harvest Power Bowl today was amazing!
This Harvest Power Bowl today was amazing!
TK Brian
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- Feb 15, 2021
Tonight was our first visit to Kanini’s. We picked up the Blue Ridge cobb salad and Cataloochee que
Tonight was our first visit to Kanini’s. We picked up the Blue Ridge cobb salad and Cataloochee quesadilla. Both were fresh and amazingly delicious!! The staff was very friendly and helpful!! So glad that we discovered Kanini’s, and we’ll definitely be back!!
Lisa Cole Clark
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- Feb 13, 2021
To start they have a great online ordering option on their website if you're like us and feel more c
To start they have a great online ordering option on their website if you're like us and feel more comfortable with to go food these days. We had the pimento cheese, chips and salsa, Frida tacos, and Diego Pork tacos. All were delicious and piping hot right on time. Tacos were perfectly cooked with just the right amount of toppings,
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Lauren N.
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- Feb 6, 2021
It was Awesome
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Kathy Careatti
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- Jan 7, 2021
My daughter and I enjoyed our lunch here it was good food and great service the small at home atmosphere made it easy to feel at home and comfortable
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Nicole Wright
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- Dec 26, 2020
The tortilla burger is amazing!
Pam Hall
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- Dec 23, 2020
Great food, dessert is a must.
Darren Pace
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- Dec 14, 2020
Absolutely delicious! I always ...
Absolutely delicious! I always pick a new entree (can't go wrong) but the brussel sprouts are a must every time! Dessert is a must too
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Haley J.
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- Dec 13, 2020
Great food and awesome smiling faces to take care of you!!! Yes you should try this place when you get a chance I promise you will not be disappointed 😊
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Melody Early
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- Dec 12, 2020
Great food!!!
Billy Keller
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- Dec 6, 2020
What a lucky woman I was too find this place when I did! Great service and fantastic food!
Wendy Wright
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- Nov 29, 2020
Recently discovered Kanini's in ...
Recently discovered Kanini's in a section of Waynesville that we don't go to that often. The two times we've ordered food have been outstanding. Online ordering is so great during COVID I don't know why more restaurants offer it.
We've had the Cobb salad, southwestern bowl, quesadilla and the Folkmoot (aka Greek salad). The F
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Dan M.
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- Nov 23, 2020
Great selection of food, that was all amazing.
Wesley Ackerman
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- Nov 21, 2020
This place was fantastic. Very flavorful and fresh food. Great find. Would definitely recommend this place to anyone!
Brian Cadwallader
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- Nov 14, 2020
Great Cuban sandwich
We just ate there for our first time last week. I ordered their Cuban and it was delicious. I never expected to get a good cuban in Waynesville, NC. We will definitely be going back the next time we are in Waynesville.
262tonyg
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- Nov 11, 2020
Great food and service! We will definitely be back!
Barbara Zurenda
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- Nov 7, 2020
Love their food! We use them for lunch boxes for our golf tournaments..any special occasion we have feeding in numbers too! Never been disappointed!
Sharon Clendenin
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- Nov 4, 2020
Great food and service! The brussel sprouts were amazing!
Great food and service! The brussel sprouts were amazing!
Brian Dunmire
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- Oct 12, 2020
two days ago was the first time we visited this place. But It is definitely not the last. We had a good time with the good service, with the high quality cooking and wine and with the modest price. We will definitely come back in a short time.
Dennis Hillman
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- Oct 12, 2020
Just had a bowl of the chili and a pretzel with Pimento Cheese. Lovin the new menu items. Always
Just had a bowl of the chili and a pretzel with Pimento Cheese. Lovin the new menu items. Always superb!
Jonathan Sears
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- Oct 5, 2020
Delicious food and friendly staff!! We will definitely be back for more Kanini's chicken and waffle
Delicious food and friendly staff!! We will definitely be back for more Kanini's chicken and waffles!!!
Ashleigh Powers
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- Sep 19, 2020
Great hidden restaurant, healthy choices, different style
I looked up the food around this area to try something different. I reviewed the menu and found it had sparked my interest. The only reason I didn't rate a 5 is because I placed an online order and the to go pick up table...More
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vmhaswell88
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- Sep 13, 2020
This was my first visit of many. The food is delicious, hot, quick, and the customer service is imp
This was my first visit of many. The food is delicious, hot, quick, and the customer service is impeccable! Greeted quickly and so friendly, the staff were so kind. I can’t speak highly enough! Would definitely recommend to anyone thats hungry, or even if you aren’t, just step inside and the aromas will fill your nasal cavity with se
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David Sharpe
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- Sep 5, 2020
Excellent sandwiches and soups! Not your boring everyday selection.
PattiJo Isom
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- Aug 15, 2020
Delicious food and great service. I recommend ordering ahead if you are getting takeout. I've liked everything I've tried so far, sandwiches, burgers, quesadillas, they also have soda jerks.
Glen Kowalski
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- Jul 21, 2020
A great find for delicious and healthy food. All three of our meals were perfect! Friendly service. Wow desserts!
Larry W. Pope
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- Jul 13, 2020
Excellent Cuban sandwich and reasonably priced
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rich rusch
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- Jul 10, 2020
Try their hummus
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Bill Lyon
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- May 25, 2020
The food was outstanding, fresh and delicious. We have had catering on several different occasions,
The food was outstanding, fresh and delicious. We have had catering on several different occasions, Kanini’s never disappoints. Prices are great. You get quality and quantity. ♥️
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Linda Osgood
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- Apr 3, 2020
This spot never fails to deliver. They serve good dishes for convenient prices, there is no waiting time even when the place is packed.
Michael Cathey
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- Mar 22, 2020
This restaurant provides wonderful service and delightful menu. One of the best place in the area. The food and drinks arrived quick and the rates are inexpensive. Highly recommended.
Santos W
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- Mar 22, 2020
Great meal at affordable price.
Bob Goelz
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- Mar 22, 2020
I like this place! They provide decent dishes, their menu is large, The cook in that restaurant is a specialist, I love very much trying all their dishes. The dishes are always tasty, the service towards the guests is nice. I often go to this restaurant and I not even once was unhappy. I recommend it with no hesitation.
Kristopher B
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- Mar 22, 2020
The food is always fresh and delicious, cashiers hands out excellent customer service. I love how clean it is and ambience. Highly recommended.
Shawn Mancuso
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- Mar 22, 2020
The food is always good and the girls that work here are always friendly!
Charles Nodine
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- Feb 22, 2020
5 star food, just never enough seating
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Michelle Lawlor
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- Jan 22, 2020
Great sandwiches and sides. Excellent desserts, too.
Bill Kinyon
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- Jan 22, 2020
Wonderful and creative tasting foods.
Angel Smith
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- Jan 22, 2020
Excellent food
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Marti Emrich-Stiles
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- Dec 22, 2019
AMAZING EXPERIENCE ❤️I would highly recommend this Restaurant....
AMAZING EXPERIENCE ❤️I would highly recommend this Restaurant....
Myra Curtis
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- Dec 21, 2019
The locals favorite lunch place!
As always , the food is delicious and so fresh. If you are looking for an unforgettable lunch place .... this is it. Great selection of healthy food.
allenappraisals
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- Dec 13, 2019
Awesome, healthy, and fresh
Awesome, healthy, and fresh food options! So excited to find a local spot that hit the spot!!! We live at the beach in NC and were so happy to find such a lively and where locals meet up
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featherunmild
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- Dec 6, 2019
Great food. Lovely decor. Awesome service
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Susan Painter
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- Nov 22, 2019
Fun place with great food!
Mary Hess
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- Nov 22, 2019
Always fresh and something new to try
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sunflower 2467
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- Nov 22, 2019
Great local spot for sandwiches and salads!
Kate Watt
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- Nov 22, 2019
Almost don't want people to know about this hidden gem so it doesn't get crowded!
Jason Bowman
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- Oct 22, 2019
always delicious, always professional and friendly staff. You can't go wrong.
always delicious, always professional and friendly staff. You can't go wrong.
Kendall McManus
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- Oct 19, 2019
Almost don't want people to know about this hidden gem so it doesn't get crowded!
J B
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- Oct 8, 2019
Happy national taco day 2019!
This restaurant is a hidden gem. It is not in downtown Waynesville so it isn't overrun with tourists. This place has what most restaurants need to take their establishments to the next level, i.e. passion. The food is excellent, the prices reasonable and the restaurant...More
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kimberleemcb
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- Oct 4, 2019
Food and service good.
Colline Wells
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- Sep 22, 2019
Top-Rate Chicken Salad
Young lady who took order was pleasant and helpful. All had chicken salad and it was outstanding. Service was fast.
PiKapp73
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- Sep 4, 2019
Always good!
Kristen Smith
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- Aug 22, 2019
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