Famous Toastery Blowing Rock

Not enough staff , i waited 20 minutes to be seated , another 30 after being seated and no one came and took our drink or order, so we left unacceptable service, food has been absurdly salty in the past if i could give less that a star for service you'd get none

Atmosphere: 2

Food: 2

Service: 1

Good service and great tasting food. I would recommend this place. Great staff.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 4

Service: 4

Food was ok but not worth the price. Service was slow even though the place wasn't busy. Cook staff needs to wear hair nets.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 3

Service: 3

My experience at Famous Toasters in Blowing Rock was nothing short of disappointing. Upon arrival, we were left standing at the "Please Wait to Be Seated" sign for about five minutes, with no greeting or acknowledgment. After finally being welcomed, we were told there would be a 45-minute wait, even though the restaurant was nearly empty. When we asked why we couldn’t be seated at any of the open tables, we were told that they weren’t like McDonald’s and that everything is made from scratch.

While I understand that food made from scratch takes time, it was clear they were severely understaffed — evidenced by our long wait just to be greeted. After deciding we didn’t want to wait nearly an hour, the hostess (who was also a waitress) rudely suggested we should go eat at McDonald’s if we couldn’t wait. As we walked out, she even laughed at us while greeting the new customers walking in.

This was an incredibly unprofessional and frustrating experience. I’ll definitely be taking my business elsewhere.

Atmosphere: 1

Food: 1

Service: 1

Food was good, service was unfortunately very iffy. We came in, were told 25 mins and they took our info. We walked around for 10 mins before coming back in and watched a new couple come in and get immediately seated. We waited around 40 mins to be seated which was whatever.

Our food was dropped off, and then we were not visited again for over 40 mins, sitting with empty plates for 20 minutes before someone came to bring us our check. The table next to us was visited multiple times for refills on their alcoholic beverages by our waiter.

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 4

Service: 2

This was the best breakfast I’ve had out in a long time. Everything I got was perfectly made, even something as simple as scrambled eggs. The waffles are incredible. Our whole family enjoyed stopping and eating here before the trip back home. Hope to visit again in the future!

I am leaving this review because there is an employee here that absolutely should not have a job in customer service.
When I walked in to dine it was not busy, only five tables occupied. I waited to be seated...and waited, and waited. There was an employee sweeping the floors and he was very obviously ignoring anyone that happened to walk in. He finally seated a party of three who had been there before me and then went right back to sweeping the floors! I stood there over five minutes without him acknowledging me and then I finally got tired of it and approached him and asked if I was invisible and then explained I'd been clearly standing there over five minutes. He acted completely clueless and asked for my name which was beyond confusing because they clearly were not busy whatsoever AND as far as I know they don't even take reservations. It was like he briefly was looking for a reason to not seat me or something, because my name wasn't on some imaginary list. Another group of four ladies approached him immediately after I was seated and I heard them say that they had been waiting for twenty minutes for him to seat them and again he acted clueless and like he just hadn't noticed them. He then insulted them by saying they couldn't sit down at all until he finished sweeping the floors and told them they had to remain standing even though plenty of tables were open. They were so offended and offput by his comments that they left. I now understood why the other places in Blowing Rock were jam packed with people but almost no one was at Famous Toastery...because this employee is ignoring and offending people to the point that they'd rather leave.
My waitress Kayla actually did her job. I saw another table ask the rude employee for napkins but he never brought them…there was no excuse for this because as previously mentioned the place wasn't busy whatsoever so how could he forget them? They then asked Kayla for napkins and she brought some right away. I also saw another customer just walk up to the employee at the bar to try to pay his bill, because the employee never returned to their table to pick up payment.
As for the food, it was fine. I had the chicken bacon wrap and chips. For some reason it took 30 minutes to come out and tasted no better than something I could have made at home.
I also want to mention that the menu prices are NOT accurate, another table complained that certain items on their bill were higher than what was listed on the menu. The waitress Kayla explained that they set their own pricing because they are a franchise and can do that? She made no offer to adjust the bill to the advertised menu prices. What a horrible and shady business practice. Also beware ordering the iced tea...it cost $4! For freaking iced tea!
Anyways, this rude employee was a tall guy with light brown hair and a nose ring. I hope the manager reads this, they need to know that he is blatantly ignoring those that are waiting to be seated and is being so rude that he's causing customers to just leave. He only wanted to pay attention to sweeping the floor and using his phone to change the music in the restaurant.
This was my first time ever to Blowing Rock and Famous Toastery was the first place I visited, thankfully I didn't let this miserable place ruin my day in the adorable town.

Atmosphere: 2

Food: 2

Service: 1

Came for a couple of nights and stayed right next to this fabulous find! Raven and Eason (sp?) were incredible at what they do, great team and gave outstanding customer service. The food was some of the best we’ve had. Don’t miss their fabulous cappuccino, blueberry pancakes and fresh squeezed orange juice! Bacon was perfectly crisp and everything was delicious. Highly recommend!

Dietary restrictions: Gluten free options

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Avocado, Breakfast Potatoes

My first time there. Went there because 20 minute line somewhere else. I discovered a hidden jewel in the Toastery.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Classic Eggs Benedict

Food was delicious. Outside dining was a nice option since we were traveling with our dog.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Excellent food. I had a western omelette that was absolutely loaded.

They make everything fresh in house. They can fully customize any order. They do have gluten free and vegetarian options to help meet all dietary needs.

The staff was friendly, no wait for a table. Since the food is all made fresh to order, don't expect fast food service times. However it was served in a reasonable time.

Sorry no photo, I ate it all and I didn't think you would want to see my empty plate.

Vegetarian options: They use Beyond Meat if you like that option.

Dietary restrictions: They make all food in house so they can customize your order. They have meat alternatives. Egg white options and gluten free options are available as well

I ordered the biscuits and gravy with two eggs. Gravy is outstanding. I highly suggest stopping here if you're in the area

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Biscuits and Gravy

This was our first time here since they reopened. Our first choice place was closed so we returned here for a try. The place really looked good inside. So while ordering, I noticed that the breakfasts were served without meat, no bacon or sausage. It was a side now and therefore was extra. It was explained to us that the new franchise owner had made changes to the menu. I believe the other place used a local sausage supplier and this one didn’t. The difference was night and day. Honestly, I was a little disappointed compared to eating there before they took their hiatus.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 3

Service: 4

Eggs Benedict were cooked to perfection - classically trained chef perfection.
The stuffed French toast was delicious- we had strawberry with cream cheese filling.
The smoked sausage was very good.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Country Benedict, Stuffed French Toast

Wonderful and attentive service. Delicious food! I recommend the corned beef hash. I will certainly recommend your eatery to all of my traveling friends!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5