Blue Bike Cafe

My husband and I both agreed this was one of the best breakfasts we’ve had in NC since moving here in October! First, I have to compliment the amazing service. We dined at three different places during our Valentine’s Day weekend stay in Highlands, and while the town has a bit of an “uppity” feel compared to many other WNC towns, which can sometimes reflect in the service and make you feel like you’re being judged based on how much money you have in the bank just to dine there, Blue Bike Cafe and their staff were the complete opposite. Everyone was humble, down to earth, and genuinely kind. I wish I could remember our server’s name because he was fantastic! Now for the food, we both ordered the Greek omelette with hashbrowns, seriously some of the best hashbrowns I’ve ever had, and split a cinnamon roll pancake that tasted just like an actual cinnamon roll. Everything was delicious. The portions were large and filling, the prices were reasonable, and the atmosphere felt welcoming. We’ll definitely be back since we’re only a town away! Highly recommend.

Absolutely loved this place!!! Our server Simon was truly amazing! Ask for him and you won’t be disappointed. Food came out quickly and hot. Generous portions and very delicious. Ordered the BELTA sandwich with Rosemary potatoes and a half order of the oatmeal. Very delicious! Highly recommend to anyone in the area.

The Blue Bike is THE place for breakfast in Highlands. Excellent food with both classic and innovative menu choices. The service is great and the staff and other patrons are friendly. My wife said the veggie egg white omelet is the best she’s had and I love the classic eggs, bacon, and grits with a side of sour dough.

Really great! Grits were the best I’ve ever had! We had a Western Omelet and the ham was perfectly chopped into very small cubes and side of hash browns were crispy on the edges. Need I mention the Bonuts…🫠! Dog friendly outside too! They even have a Pup menu on their people menu!!! It was extremely busy on Saturday so we got our food to go and walked to a nearby park to eat! So glad we chose to go but so many more things I want to try!

Was packed when we went in the off season but they got us seated in a timely manor. My wife and I both got omelets and hash browns with a biscuit and they were all very tasty. The prices seemed more that fair and the staff was amazing despite being full.

Great country cooking nice relax place to go have a great breakfast. They serve sandwiches too, but we were there for breakfast. Don’t know how their lunch and things are, but I bet they would be great as well.

Excellent breakfast! Ordering at Blue Bike is like ordering clothes online where they say to order a size smaller than normal. The portions are more than generous but it’s so good you may try and finish the whole thing. Everything was super fresh and well prepared and considering the quantity, quite reasonably priced. The service was quite good as well. The telling sign was the number of locals/regulars that were eating there, definitely not a “tourist trap”. Two thumbs up.

Blue Bike Cafe in Highlands is an absolute gem with a cool, upbeat vibe that makes breakfast a highlight! The atmosphere is lively and welcoming, perfect for kicking off the day. The biscuits are nothing short of amazing - fluffy, flavorful, and a must-try. My chicken fried steak and eggs with palmetto cheese grits was a delicious, hearty plate, bursting with Southern charm and perfectly prepared. My wife’s chia pudding power bowl was a healthier standout, fresh and exceptional in every bite. The service is quick, exceptionally friendly, and personable, making you feel right at home. I couldn’t resist grabbing a t-shirt from their small retail shop - a fun touch! The only minor note is that the cafe can get busy, so arrive early to snag a spot. Every aspect shines, from food to service to vibe. Highly recommend for a fantastic breakfast in Highlands!

Wonderful breakfast spot just down the street from Old Edwards Inn. The staff is warm, and makes you feel like family. The venue is quaint and comfortable with ample seating. Shrimp & Grits, Pancakes and Bonuts are all outstanding. Wish we were in town longer to try more of the menu! Must eat here!

Can't recommend this place enough! I had the classic eggs, bacon, toast, with a side of grits, and it was perfect. The toast came with homemade jam, and the grits were the real deal. Our table also ordered an omelet, biscuits, and pancakes, and everyone left full and pleased. Definitely recommend if you're looking for a good home cooked breakfast in Highlands.

Probably the only place open for breakfast and it's worth the shorter wait service is great and the food comes out fast. Nice balance of savory, healthy, and sweet options across the menu. Power bowl was fantastic. Ask for extra granola to get that texture.

Exactly what I want on a vacation getaway weekend. Delicious, locally sourced, and hearty! Made from scratch makes the world of difference; topped with staff and management that care?! That's what this is all about. Warm and welcoming, if ever I find myself in Highlands overnight, Blue Bike it is!

Amazing food! Had the Greek Omelette, and it was delicious! Tara was my server and she was very friendly & attentive! Thanks, I'll be back!

Our favorite brunch spot when we are in town. Good people, great ingredients and excellent food! My go-to is the Recumbent (pictured) and her's is the Chirizo and Eggs. Pet friendly too with a pet menu.

Great stop to have lunch! Had the Philly cheesesteak and it was amazing. Sidewinder fries were crispy and delicious. Tea and coffee were outstanding!

Awesome experience. Friendly staff, welcoming environment, and great food!! Highly recommend

Been here three times over last two weeks and will come back. BUT they unbelievably SLOW. Slow to bus tables Slow to seat people Slow to bring food--REALLY SLOW. Like 30+ minutes slow. And to top it off--they show no remorse or apology whatsoever even though people ask them about the food.

Place is so good that there was an hour wait to sit down. The waiter was excellent and it is a pleasure to see people with great personalities ( I didn't get his name). Food was quick to come out and delicious. Big portions. Would recommend if your around the area visiting

I was really questioning whether this was as good as the ratings. It's a touristy place, so I expect a touristy breakfast. I was wrong. I sat solo at the bar by the front window. Such a great place to people-watch! I got to meet a local named Joe. Had a lovely time chatting with him. My breakfast did not disappoint! I had a chorizo grit bowl with cheesy grits, pico de gallo, fresh avocado, and queso fresco. It was DELICIOUS!! I could eat that every day. Ended my meal with a single buttermilk chocolate chip pancake. I was not disappointed in the least bit. Everything was excellent. They are dog-friendly and even have a small menu for your furry friend. Next door is a groomer, so you could schedule a grooming session, while you enjoy your breakfast then treat your dogo with something from Blue Bike Cafe. Parking is difficult, to say the least. They have a VERY SMALL parking lot. I parked a couple of blocks away and walked. Not a big deal since it is such a nice town to walk in! There was quite a line waiting to get in. If you are a solo dinner, just walk past all the people and sit at the bar/front window. You are good as gold!

We loved breakfast at the Blue Bike Cafe this morning! "Bonuts" for the table are a MUST! Not too sweet with a delightful crispness. I had The Unicylce with a side of bacon featuring a fluffy biscuit and gravy, over easy eggs, and scrumptious rosemary potato fries. YUMMY!

We've been to the Blue Bike several times. It's on the outside of our Macon County restaurant rotation. We visit infrequently. This last time, TJ was our waiter. TJ has a great personality, was very helpful with my food sensitivities, and was attentive during our meal, even though it was obvious he had several tables. Hubby had the Korean BBQ Grits Bowl, but he never got the sauce on the side, and forgot to ask for it. He felt it needed the additional flavor. For me, since I couldn't have the sauce, I thought it was fine, but I also could have devoured that bowl with bacon, sausage, or no meat at all. I had the Pastrami Hash. The pastrami was in little sliced chunks, which I found unusual, but the flavor was delicious. The eggs were cooked well, with that runny yellow I crave. I probably would have liked the Pastrami Bowl better if the potatoes were cut smaller, and there were more veggies, like onions and some colorful bell peppers. Even without those improvements, it was good. They also serve breakfast all day, so that's a definite plus for you. Visit soon, and let me know what you think!

Service was great! We had our service dog with us, and they were very accommodating (another place down the street was not at all accommodating). The food was delicious. I had the Buffalo chicken wrap with a side salad with ranch dressing. The ranch dressing was yummy. My sister got the commuter bike and had basted eggs with pimento cheese grits and sliced tomato with gluten free toast. My mom had the side salad with some sautéed spinach. All of us were very hungry when we got here, so no time to take pics! Great experience! We may even come back while we're in town! Also, they have a variety of jams and jellies inside, along with some maple syrup and hot chocolate.

Ugh. Waited 57 minutes for salads and sandwiches. When they arrived mine was burned, fries were cold. Lots of others waiting, too. Tipped the waiter anyway. Won't fat shame someone for being mortally obese but I'd rather not see the gut because the XXXXL Tshirt is too small. Hopefully he'll use my 14% to hit K-Mart. No heads up or apology for delay. Lots of action in kitchen. Noticed one guy placing plastic cutting board on floor, there's initiative! Have an hour to wait for sub standard grub? Be my guest... Never again.

The food was wonderful we had the steel oatmeal. It included a variety of fruit and nuts. To die for! The pancakes are as large as your plate! Amazingly! What really makes the restaurant are the people. They are engaging and attentive.

Worth the wait! Food was delicious! And the staff was so nice! Our server Elijah had great recommendations and he was extremely courteous. 10/10 recommend

Had a lovely lunch today at Blue Bike Cafe. Just off Main Street in the Highlands this breakfast & lunch spot is a welcome slow down from the touristy spots. We enjoyed the Pimento Cheese Snack and the BELTA Sandwich with fries. Everything was fresh and delicious. The service was efficient and helpful. They serve breakfast all day and we will be back for sure. Also Dog Friendly! They even had a few items on their menu specifically for the doggies! Highly recommend this casual and delicious restaurant!

Got to enjoy breakfast here this AM. When it comes to breakfast spots in Highlands, numerous options aren't high but this place is the crème de la crème of breakfast spots here. Their food is well portioned and the food selection/choices can fit any palate. I got the tandem bike which is a biscuit and gravy with sausage Pattie's and eggs. It was flavorful and filling. Their cheesy grits and their sausage links are full of flavor. The Korean BBQ grit bowl looks amazing. They have a small store where you can buy jams, honeys and jellies. The service was great and Kay was fun. The ambiance is a little country with a bike motif. They are a great option for the city and worthy trying when you visit. Definitely a go to location either for breakfast or lunch.

Everything about this experience was stellar from start to finish... however, THE BEST part of this meal was not the enormous pancake my 6 year old devoured, or the fluffiest biscuit with homemade blueberry jam my 4 year old crushed, or the Pastrami Rueben that truly hit the spot.... The highlight of this experience was our server Juan. He called every one of us by name, made sure there was no detail missed, went well above and beyond and took a lovely photo of my family. Thank you Juan and the Blue Bike Cafe, you are an absolute gem!

First stop along the way of this trip. A good one. Tried the Reuben sandwich. They smoke their pastrami at their other joint by a similar name. DELISH! Thick grilled grain bread smothered in butter. Lip smackin'

We stopped here for breakfast today on a short visit to Highlands. The service was exceptional and the food was excellent. The staff was super busy but capable of keeping up with a Saturday morning crowd. Bring an appetite because the dishes were plentiful. The place was quaint and was decorated nicely. I would definitely come back here again.

Great food. Awesome vibe. Feels like having brunch with family. The plates are plenty full bring a hearty appetite the portions aren't small.

We were seated right away, the service was really good. Food great, and nice quaint place. Out of 10 I would say an 8.5 out of 10 we really enjoyed it, and for warning the pancakes are huge!! We'll be back.

What an awesome little country breakfast and lunch restaurant. Our group was getting ready for another fun day in Highlands NC. and decided to go back a second time to the Blue Bike Cafe, because the fist time was so amazing. A cutely decorated store front and simple interior, but what counts is their delicious hearty full flavored entrees. A couple of the highlights... Biscuits Sausage and Gravy. Big light and fluffy biscuits with a golden brown crust covered in their famous sausage gravy. For those hungry enough, throw on an egg and sausage patty. Build your own omelette. They have about everything you can think of to build your own. Add a side of fresh cut fruit and some crispy hash browns and your all set! And the winner is definitely Banana Bread & Pecan French Toast - Sliced, battered banana bread with sliced bananas, pecans, and praline sauce. This is what a little taste of heaven taste's like. Your mouth will be begging for bite after bite. Lol. All the servers are very country pleasant and so efficient. Always filling your coffee and water cups. Happy Hostess is the normal and the kitchen really knows how to turn out a hearty and well prepared meal. And yes, lots of Blue Bikes in the decor. Lol.

This was our first time here. We were sat on the " boujee" side as the man said seating us haha. What a cute room! We were sat right away. We ordered the Ten speed which came with two very large pancakes and a side of strawberries. We also got the Commuter with bacon and grits. The bacon was thick cut and the grits were creamy.!

Always amazing every time we have been! The food is amazing! The staff is friendly. It's a cute place to grab a bite to eat!

I love coming here when I'm close to Highlands. The biscuits and grave are the best I have ever had. Pancakes are huge and super fluffy and perfect. Place is clean and the staff is very friendly.

Fantastic!! From the initial greeting, and timely wait, to the awesome food, everything was just wonderful. Juan was courteous and so attentive. We had the shrimp and grits, berry power bowl, flat bread avocado toast and pastrami bowl and every single bite was delicious. I would definitely say we could eat breakfast here daily! It's a must visit and often!!

Although more expensive than the average breakfast, the food here is pretty great. My wife enjoyed the banana bread French toast, with praline pecan One of our friends had the BLT with avocado, and it looked amazing. I had the biscuit, gravy, eggs and sausage, and it was quite amazing. Would definitely go back.

We had biscuits and gravy, pancakes and breakfast sandwich. Everything was great. My favorite was the biscuits and gravy. Great service!

Wonderful food and service here. The menu has plenty of options for lunch or breakfast. We opted for breakfast and the banana pecan French toast was amazing. The high curly fries were so hot and delicious with the egg and avocado sandwich. Our waitress was very accommodating and quick.

Food amazing! Service friendly! Beautiful setting! We will Definitely will return soon!

First off, they are dog friendly and that is fantastic for us when we travel as we take them everywhere and it is hard to find places that accommodate them. They even have a doggie menu and bring out dog bowls. My wife got a burger and customized it with pimento, my daughter got the cinnamon roll pancakes, and I got the tenders and french toast. My wife really liked her burger as did my daughter with her pancake. I was not sure on order the tenders and toast since it was a play on chicken and waffles and I am a snob when it comes to that as I cannot stand when it comes with tenders instead of actual fried chicken. But their tenders are absolutely fantastic. The french toast unfortunately was not for me. It wasn't terrible but the taste just wasn't my preference as the whipped honey and butter had an odd almost bourbon like taste. I am sure a lot of people would like that, but no me (so not going to knock them on that). Bonus points for the Atlanta United flag behind the counter.

We had an amazing breakfast experience here. Fast and friendly service, cute atmosphere, absolutely delicious food. We feel well fueled for a day of hiking.

Holy Hannah! Y'all should eat here every morning for breakfast when your in Highlands! Best restaurant and server staff ever! Food is never sub par. No need to look elsewhere. Juan, is an excellent connoisseur of customer service. An incredibly personable and professional gentleman that takes pride in his craft.

Such a great breakfast place. We're locals half the year and highly recommend Blue Bike. Add to your experience by asking for Juan as your server, he's the best!

We love small locally owned restaurants like the Blue Bike Cafe. The bike paraphernalia, art and historic imagery were interesting to look at and also educational. The restaurant was busy but everyone was very attentive and apologetic for the wait as well as items they ran out of. The food came exactly as ordered and everyone enjoyed their meal. We will definitely be back if we're close by again.

Enjoyed our breakfast at Blue Bicycle Cafe! Very large portions so dont over order. Loved that we got a pot of coffee for the table. Overall wonderful breakfast spot in Highlands!

Great breakfast/lunch spot. Pays to be there before 9A as this spot can get crowded on weekends and busy seasons. Many homemade jams and spreads. Biscuits are a must. The menu is extensive and offers something for all. Portion size and just right. We will definitely be back next trip up. Coffee is fresh and plentiful. Enjoy!

We visited a few days in Highlands this week and seriously enjoyed breakfast at the Blue Bike Cafe every morning. Service was great, atmosphere/ambiance was charming, and the food was incredibly wonderful. They know how to scramble eggs, perfectly moist and steaming when served. Their bacon is top-quality, and the wheat toast was flavorful. After enjoying a few different signature items the first two days, I chose cheese grits for a side today. Let me say, their chef knows how to prepare grits PERFECTLY. Plus, they use heavy cream in them. Definitely five stars, and THANK YOU to the staff, everyone we met was great.

What a beautiful morning on the patio at the Blue Bike Cafe. Town of Highlands locals are lucky to have this gem.

Best oatmeal I ever had. Everything was good but trust me.... Get the oatmeal. Nice people, good service, good food. Not cheap but reasonable for Highlands

Excellent breakfast and service. Cute local place. Anna bread French toast was husbands favorite ever!

My first time here, I had the French dip with the house fries, delicious!!! My friend had the Reuben which he says was tasty but the bread was a bit over done. Nice service from Kathy

Their pancakes are delicious! Huge tasty portions for a great price. All the staff are kind, service was good, and the cafe is just so cute and such a good place to eat and have a nice time!

Great casual down home breakfast and lunch restaurant. We liked it so much. We went two days in a row. Service was very good and friendly and the food was very solid and a good value for the dollar. Highlands is kind of a pricey town, and I felt like the portions, as well as the quality of the food were excellent for the price. They also have a nice little retail section where you can purchase, local and artisan products like jams, jellies, pickles, etc.

Great food and wonderful server They also honor military and first responders Best coffee in town I plan to go back there next time I'm in Highlands.

It took an hour for them to realize they lost our ticket and our food wasn't even made yet.