"Topsoil is well known for its field fare, and its building was Travelers Rest’s original general store. Run by chef Adam Cooke and Wendy Lynam, the restaurant draws a crowd at weekend brunch with a menu influenced by their farm. Inventive pancakes, like a delicious in-season carrot edition, stand out on the menu, and there are biscuits, breads, and English muffins by pastry chef Tania Harris, a 2024 James Beard semifinalist. The Swamp Rabbit Trail runs behind the restaurant and diners often bike to the restaurant. Reservations are a good idea for Bluegrass Brunch on Saturdays." - Stephanie Burnette