Whiteside Brewing Company

I had the Cackalaky Beer, shrimp with buffalo sauce and a Greek salad. Friends had chicken sandwich , sweet potato fries, and Brussels sprouts. It was all good, but I liked those Brussel sprouts. We ate on the porch which had plastic to block the wind and they had heaters. There’s an open sheltered area. A lawn with a stage, corn hole, and hillbilly golf.

Everything was great. The Pretzles were some of the best I've had! I really liked my Turkey Reuben as well as the Chicken Sandwich. Also both beers we tried were very good!!! The only thing I wasn't a fan of was that the ordering feels rushed at the counter and there is no table service. However, despite the restaurant not being full service, they still expect you to tip like it is (18-25% recommended). Other than that we both enjoyed Whitsides!

Huge place for lots of fun. The food was fantastic! Server was awesome. It’s counter service and self bus. The beer also worth a try.

The food here was amazing! We had the sweet potato fries with goat cheese, brussel sprouts, and shared a smash burger with mac and cheese. Decent choice of beers too. Busy place, get there early!

I come up here every year when I visit from Florida and this by far is one of my favorite places. The food is excellent especially their pretzels and fried chicken! You can't do any better. Also their merchandise is great also. They do tend to get busy on the weekends so get there early!

The only two complaints are that they didn’t have the grilled cheese on the menu and their driveway was STEEP! But let me tell you- the food was delicious. We were completely in love with the flavors and the crunch of the food. The garlic cheese curds were fought over, the pretzel bites were toasted to literal perfection with the cheddar beer cheese dip, the wings were crispy and well seasoned. My kids and husband loved their burgers and let me tell you- if they weren’t 6 hours from my house I’d be there every weekend.You pay/order at the counter and then can sit anywhere- bar, tables, outside (where they had lawn games).

This place is absolutely AMAZING. Food was delicious atmosphere was great. They have a huge field for family sports and games. Highly recommend the loaded nachos.

We ate here TWICE during our two day stay. The pretzel bites, Brussels Sprouts, chicken wings and cheeseburger were all so good!! We will definitely be back when we’re in Cashiers!!

Hello from South Florida! We were traveling around Cashiers to track down a few waterfalls and decided to stop by. We've been to multiple breweries in the mountains here and Whiteside Brewery checked a lot of boxes for my group. Everything is reasonably priced, and the food was AMAZING! We ordered the turkey Rachel (highly recommend) and hot/spicy chicken sandwich. We were also curious about the cheese curds, which were also a big hit. I'm usually not a fan of curds, but wow. The batter alone is amazing. Most importantly, the beer! I had both the Woosah Kolsch (great for easy drinking) and the Pickin Wildflowers. Loved them both! Great summer beers! As a former server, I was impressed by the staff for being so accommodating (including the kitchen) and kind during our entire visit. It was so refreshing to be able to enjoy that attentiveness. The outdoor space is huge, and beautiful. The guys played a little frisbee in the field surrounded by a walking trail (near the back) There is at least one spot to enjoy a fire outdoors (I wish we could've came back for that!) provided by the brewery. I'm not sure if there's a cost for it. Overall, we really enjoyed this place even if it was for an hour. Thank you all!!!

The food and the vibes here were excellent! My husband and I split the sweet potato fries (called Sweets and Goats on the menu) it had nut free basil pesto, goat cheese crumbles and a balsamic glaze drizzle. SO GOOD! Still thinking about it a week later. We also got the buffalo shrimp which was equally as delicious and super fresh. The peppercorn ranch that it came with was super good too. Others in our party got the pretzel bites and were very impressed with the pretzel and the queso and spicy mustard dipping sauces. There is a large space beside the brewery with fire pits and space to run and play for kids. There is a giant tv outside and lots of places to sit - both inside and outside. We were there the week after Christmas and though it was cold there were plenty of heaters/fire pits etc to keep warm near. Really great spot for all! We will definitely come back!

Place is amazing a must when in Cashiers! Me and my wife visit here every trip and it's luckily one of the few that a year around!

One of our favorite places to visit when we are in the Cashiers area. We are big fans of their wings. My husband usually orders the Cheerwine Wings and I stick with the Mild Buffalo Wings. A favorite side of ours is the Brussel Stouts. Flavorful and filling, the Brussel Stouts and the accompanying Chili Sauce are a delicious compliment to any meal. Staff is friendly and service is reasonably paced. We always enjoy our visits to Whiteside Brewing Company.

They know how to handle a crowd here at Whiteside! Don't worry if there is a line out the door, they will have you sipping something cold in no time. The smash burger, chicken strips and Caesar salad hit the spot! The back deck is huge and inviting, can't wait to catch some live music.

This place is awesome! They have plenty of options for beer as well as ciders, wine, and cocktails,so definitely something for everyone! You walk up to the counter and order. They have food options as well, including a decent kids menu. Great place for families, as they have a large area behind their outside dining area for kids to run and play. They have tons of seating inside as well as seating on the deck and a large area with picnic tables. Beer was delicious and the food was fantastic! We had the amother hen chicken sandwich and a chicken salad sandwich on a croissant roll! We split an order of fries as well and it was more than enough for us. will absolutely be back here when in the area!

On Saturday night, my husband and I walked here from the wells hotel. As soon as you go in, you're immediately in a line to order drink and food. They conveniently have menus placed everywhere. My husband ordered the Woosah Kolsh and I had their lavender hibiscus ginger beer. The drinks were delicious and we will be coming back today for sure! For food, we ordered the soft pretzel and their signature wagyu smash burger. I wished the pretzel wasn't cut up with an exposed dough side. Because when it was put in to the fryer, the oil absorbs in to the dough, resulting in a grease ball. We ate about 1/3 and threw away the rest. If the pretzel sticks weren't cut up and served to us as a whole stick, I think it would be successful! The wagyu smash burger burger was really good! It had a great crispy fatty skirt, definitely will be ordering again!

Great dog friendly place. Plenty of outdoor seating with heat lamps if needed. Smash burgers and fries were exactly what was needed after a long hike. Service was attentive. There is a play area with various outdoor games.

Frankly I don't get the hype. Yes, the place has a cool outdoor area where you can bring the kids and dogs, but that's where it ends. Beer - I'll take a Yuengling any day over their offerings. Food - Kitchen closes early even in the summer. Menus is limited. Nothing great or fantastic about their food. Usually comes out cold. Often overcooked and tasteless. Recently received an order that was missing a number of items. I told the bartender and she just shrugged her shoulders and said "The kitchen is closed. Can't help you!" There are two things that I would rate higher. 1. Homemade root beer - Can't remember the last time they made a batch of this stuff but it is better than any of their regular beers. 2. The Food truck in their parking lot. I'm not sure is this is related to whiteside but their food especially breakfast is FAR SUPERIOR to the food they serve up the hill. Cashiers/Glenville/Sapphire deserves a better brewery and food coming out of here.

Whiteside Brewing Co is our go-to after hiking Whiteside and it never disappoints! The vibe is unbeatable, the drinks are great, and the staff is always friendly. It's the perfect place to relax after a hike -- seriously one of the coolest spots around. A must if you're in the area!

Picture this, it's the Friday after Thanksgiving. You and your family (Ole Miss grads) want to watch Lane Kiffin dominate Mississippi State in the egg bowl. Waiters/bartenders/etc. refuse to change the channel from the 6-7 Kansas Jayhawks (No Kansas fans in the crowd). Thus, you miss the cheers, the roars and watching Lane Kiffins final game in that powder blue. Oh, and the beer sucks. Highly do NOT recommend this place if you are looking to watch sports. Horrendous experience. What happened to customer first? Twas does not apply here.

Great atmosphere great beer nice selections. Staff is great and the food is usually pretty tasty. Haven't enjoyed it yet. They don't have the fire going, I guess because it's below freezing. Will post eating in the Rueben. Brisket was awesome, sweet potato fries very tasty

Food was amazing. We had the streets corn bites - 10/10 Cheeseburger with fries - best fries we ever had. They're battered and crispy. Cheeseburger could have had more toppings. Caribbean shrimp salad - 10/10

Plenty of parking, quick service, and good food. Seating is comfortable, and you can get a view to the outside. We both ordered sandwiches; mine on gluten free bread. We shared a side of slaw. We will definitely be back when we're in Cashiers.

We try to go to microbreweries for our beer, and this is the only one in Cashiers. We came here twice and both times were disappointing. Asked if they had flights for trying multiple beers. Answer was no. They said they could do half pours, so we ordered 4 half pours. But their half pours are 10 oz. And they only let you have one beer per person at a time. So we each got a half pour and then had to go back in line for the next 2. They have no wait service-it's counter service only. Not super impressed by any. We went back the next day and saw that they had a warm bourbon spice drink. It's been in the 50s, so we ordered 2 of those. They told us it's not hot cuz they just made it. Is that ok ? Well, it was the reason we were ordering it, so no. We asked if they can warm it in the microwave and she said yes, but someone else said no, because of cross-contamination. We ordered 2 cold beers, drank them, and left for another place.

I'd give this place 6 stars if I could. There's nothing not to like. What I loved: - excellent Hazy IPA and a solid tropical IPA - plenty of parking - friendly, helpful service - solid menu with choices to fit most any palate - great Greek salad with loads of olives and feta (I suggest the Caesar dressing on the side) - very tasty brussel sprouts, a little heavy on the glaze, but those bacon chunks (yum)...portion size is enough to share - heaters outside - dog friendly (outside) - indoor, covered porch, and outdoor seating galore - lots of very cool swag Cautions: - pets outside only (a winter time caution) - the elevation, nearly 3800'...if you're coming up from Cullowhee, Sylva, Dillsboro, it's a windy ride back, so please drink and drive carefully and responsibly Solid recommendation of you're anywhere in Jackson County

Great Brewery. Amazing setup. Stopped in while hiking in NC and wasn't disappointed. They have a lot of seating inside and deck seating. Plenty of TVs. There is a large patio that was playing a football game on a big screen. Most of it is covered by shades or a massive pergola. There is also large field for the kiddos or even adults to run around on. Very dog friendly, lots of water bowls on the patio and they sold treats inside. The beer was super delicious. We just needed a snack so we ordered the kids chicken tendies w/ fries. I will say the star of the show was the ranch. If in the area definitely going back. ! Wish we could've stayed longer but a 2 hour drive back home isn't ideal after many beers. Lol.

We have been here 4 times now. Craft brew is on point, great service, and food is always great. Relaxed atmosphere

I really enjoy WBC, the food is always delicious and now that they added a separate beer line the wait isn't so long on busy days...it's great! If I could change one thing (hence 4 stars) it would be to swap out the rocks with something more pup friendly in the outdoor patio. Maybe my dog is a priss, but she refuses to lay down and get comfortable on them.

Super cool brewery with loads of free parking! They've got a wide variety of beers plus cocktails! The prices are fairly reasonable too. They have indoor and outdoor seating with a lovely wrap around porch. The service was very friendly and fast! The food was delicious and flavorful. Definitely check it out, especially if you love breweries!

About as good a sandwich place as you'll ever find if you're not on a special diet. I ordered the turkey Reuben and I don't know when the last time was that I had such a good sandwich. The cheese tasted pitch-perfect. The coleslaw too. And they didn't do that annoying thing of having too much meat for everything else on the sandwich. I highly recommend for the surroundings too. It's counter service, but nice for casual lazy afternoon.

The best spot in Cashiers to grab a beer. Their food is top-notch too. Best smash burger maybe in NC. Awesome setting with indoor and outdoor seating. Live music every now and then, too. Super friendly service. Love this place so much I bought the merch. Highly recommended for all groups and it's very kid-friendly.

What a great day to visit Cashiers. The wife was a little green after the trip up, but a stop at Whiteside was just what the doctor ordered. Easy in to order, plenty on the menu. I typically order "safe" my first time anywhere, so we went with the Smashburger. What a great call. Wife decided to get 1 side. Good call. Loads of fries that we split and barely finished. I got the Factory Reset beer and it was perfect. Sat outside and got to people watch, which is a bonus. Will definitely be back!!

This was such a lovely spot to have a meal (and maybe an adult beverage)! There's a lovely outside space with games and things to do, a cute gift shop, and some of the biggest cinnamon rolls I have ever seen in my life!! The long line to order food looked daunting, but it moved fast and we got our order rather quickly after settling into a table. It also means the place is in high demand, so go and try it out!! I had a Southwest salad and side of Mac and Cheese, but between me and my table mates, we tried most of the menu and it was all great!!

Great burgers and selections of local beer! This is about the only reason to come to Cashiers NC Highly recommend!

Great large indoor and outdoor area that is pet friendly. We tried a few beers that were good, not spectacular but good. We had the Brussels (really good!) and the smash burger (okay). We got to be out for the eclipse which was awesome after a great local hike as well. Definitely worth a visit if you're in the area.

Whiteside Brewery does not disappoint. There's lots of outdoor seating. It has interesting decor, a trendy atmosphere, lots of beers, and is family friendly. Orders are placed at the counter and brought to you by number at your table.

This restaurant has a nice rustic, cozy, feel to it. There's plenty of space to gather and it doesn't feel cramped. The workers are very nice and the ordering system they have works great! The food is tasty and the fries are a must try, they don't even need ketchup. I will say the smash burger is very smashed so it's kind of hard to eat but was delicious nonetheless.

Got sandwiches here and they were absolutely incredible. You order in line, grab a seat, and then they bring the food out to you. We also got a variety of different beers and all 3 were very good. We bought t shirts as a memory for our vacation.

We get dragged kicking and screaming here a couple times yearly by family. The atmosphere is nice and the outside area for kids to run around is good, but the wife and I haven't enjoyed a good meal here yet. It's all passable, but we've had much better at fast casual dining. Patty melt? It's like a burger cut in half and quite flavorless. Nachos? Got them stone cold. The excuse was "you caught us between cheese batches." Basically, they knew they served them with cold cheese. 2nd batch came out. Meh. Fries? SO MUCH SALT. Cheese curds came with a pretzel bite in them. The brussel sprouts came with melted cheese curds in the box. The Cuban came with a random chicken nugget.

You must grab a meal + beer here while in the area!! Great selection, prices, friendly staff, and dog friendly. It's counter service to place your meal and then they bring to you. My husband and I were both pretty hungry, but could've shared a meal the portions were so big. We had the nachos (added chicken), smash burger, and their hazy IPA.

Cashiers is a cool area anyway. But this brewery/restaurant is the reason we came to town. We were heading back from camping and took the long way to come here. Their beer is good. Cool they offer other local NC brews too though. To give a better selection. The food is great! I recommend the burger as a must. The Cheese curds were great! A huge order of them. I was disappointed they were out of the pretzels with beer cheese though. We also go the fried brussell sprouts. They were decent. I would have liked them fried a little more. My wife loved them. The bacon and balsamic on them was on point. Cool location with tons of outdoor seating. Perfect to bring the dogs to.

This is a cute brewery with lots of outdoor space and a covered patio with heaters on a cold day. There are plenty of parking and it's dog friendly. We stopped by after lunch to enjoy a cold brew. I had the salty dog and it was fantastic. It has a nice grapefruit flavor and was easy drinking. We didn't order any food, but others did and it smells delicious. One of the bartender showed me around and gave me information on the brewery. New ownership took over last October, so many changes will be coming within the next month or so. Same good beer, but new menu items. They don't currently have cans to go, but have growlers available. They also have some guests brew including ginger's revenge (ginger beer) and another NC brew. It's definitely a cool place to grab a beer with friends and hang out.

Cool little brewery tucked into mountains of North Carolina. Tried a flight and loved them all. Decided to get the Hazy as a pint. Food was excellent. Outdoor area is really nice also!

We love it here. We go to Franklin every year and when we do we always come to white side for the food there chicken tenders are delicious, the hamburger is yummy! The beer is always on point. The outside space is our favorite place for kids, dogs, to run around. Just overall highly recommended

Good food, good beer, great people! Wonderful find in western North Carolina!! Would definitely visit again!

Great food and great place BUT I swear they are always closed!!! Everytime I try to go here for dinner they're always closed and being closed on Wednesdays is just really inconvenient out of all the days they could be closed like a Sunday

If you're in Cashiers - you just need to get here. Great beer and fun non-beer drinks. Dog friendly and the food is top notch!!

Went a few days before Christmas and this place was happening, lots of people eating outside and tons of space too. The deck, the yard, shelter, with a backyard game to play too, lots of sanitizer around. Not many places to eat inside, we had to wait for a seat, but it was busy for lunch. Menu is simple, burgers and dogs, kids grilled cheese too (it's huge for a kid). But everything was delicious and they did a good job spacing things out. Service was amazing, our boys dropped their sandwich as soon as they got it and they brought a new one with fries and let's us get double friends (thank you for understanding). Great decor and lots to look at with a few TVs inspire and our. Great lights hung for the holiday season. I like this place because it's an order and then sit down. So much easier than sit and order. Their craft beers are priced well and they have lots of different options, cider, ginger, grapefruit (Gose), wheat, German light, English ESB, IPA, Belgian Tripel, Schwarzbie, Spiced / Herbed Beer. So whatever you enjoy, you're bound to find something appealing to your palate. I'd recommend the double burger instead of the junior, as I think the patties are only 1/4 pound, so the junior is pretty small, lots of amazing appetizers too, an extra order of friends is worth it as they are very very good, I'm talking McDonald's good. Just to give some more praise to the service, I lost my winter cap and the next day (they were closed), but they went twice looking throughout the store for it and then even offered to mail it if they found but. I appreciate the effort they took and even the willingness to go to extra lengths, even though I was irresponsible with my belongs. Well done WhiteSide Brewing Company. I would love to come to this place in the summer with all their outdoor seating or a nice summer or fall evening, they done a great job with their outdoor seating, it's a very relaxing vibe they have going on.

Whiteside Brewing has an excellent burger and fries! After a long morning hike, this place hit the spot. Friendly staff. Outdoor seating.

Overall, decent dining experience. The food came out quick and the space was cool, since it was a brewery. And the service was nice. However the food was just not outstanding. The sweet potato fries were good, albeit a little over fried. But overall they tasted nice. The ranch and blue cheese were good (I'm particular with my ranch, so this was impressive). My boyfriend and I both ordered the buffalo wings and both of ours were over fried and somewhat dry. My boyfriend's wings had very little sauce on it and one of them were literally almost black from how overfried it was (5/8 wings were sauceless) meanwhile mine were drenched in sauce (to each their own). The house salad was mid--the lettuce was in massive pieces, the pickled onions were barely cut, and where the hell were the croutons. Way overpriced for a $5 salad. Decent balsamic vinaigrette but tasted like it was out of a bottle. Wings were not worth $15.

I've always loved the food at Whiteside but they recently changed their burger. The bun is so thick and crumbles, and they no longer chop their onions? Why mess up something so good?! Made me sad as I crave this burger regularly and it's just not the same :( Everything else 10/10 though!

Order at the counter, grab your beer at the bar, then sit wherever you'd like and they'll bring your food to you. Great burgers and fries! Beer is good but I was hoping for some more adventurous flavors. Lots of outdoor seating and pet friendly. Fast and friendly service.

Come for beer and ambiance. Sunny afternoon in the spring made for a nice stop post-hike. For me the food was meh. Menu says black bean Patty but they have now swapped that out for a non-descript veggie pattie that is bought, not made in the kitchen. I opted for the southwest salad (since I had my palate set on black beans and the BB burger no longer was an option). The southwest salad was HEAVY on the red onion (not pickled as listed on the menu) corn, and spicy ranch dressing. There was not a black bean to be found. The Brussels were over sauced for my liking and the fries from my dining partner's order were limp and pretty underwhelming. He said the smash burger was good.

Nice friendly place. Ordered the Hen chicken sandwich and sweet potato fries. Food came out very quickly. Chicken sandwich was delicious but the sweet potato fries were way overcooked $12??? Would have liked a bit more of a flavored mayo or something on the sandwich, rather "meh" flavor tho chicken was cooked perfectly

The location and atmosphere of the place was awesome. They have indoor and outdoor dining available. Outdoor dining has heaters and a huge play area for the kids. Some people have said that they don't like placing their order at a counter and not having a server but we loved it! If you need something, you go get it and they bring out your food to you. Doesn't get much more simpler than that to us. The selection and quality of beer on tap was great! They let you taste one before you buy so you know if you like it. Can't remember the barkeeps name but he was so friendly and make finding a beer super easy! The food for the most part was great. The only real issue we had was that one in our party ordered the smash burger, which the place has a sign stating they won an award for, but my friend couldn't eat it. She said it didn't have any flavor and was coated in grease. I share my sandwich with her and she enjoyed it. I got the Rachel which was awesome. Appetizer wise we got the pretzel bites (amazing) and the French onion dip (delicious). I just wish the French onion dip had a little more pizazz to it. It tasted like something I could have gotten from the grocery store (still yummy just expecting more) Dog friendly which is a huge plus!

The beer was great and the food was good! We loved visiting Whiteside while in the Cashiers/Highlands area. It was the perfect spot to bring our kids and enjoy some drinks. We especially loved the large outdoor space! We will be back

We visited Whiteside Brewing twice during our weeklong vacation. We desperately wanted to love it, but unfortunately it was just okay. There really is no ambiance unless you bring it yourself with your friends; the waitstaff is rushed and the queue to order is always long, because there's one employee taking orders and getting drinks. Unfortunately neither my husband nor I thought their beers were very good. They were much too expensive for what they were. The pretzel bites, on the shareable menu, are delicious! We ordered these both times, and they're so good, but overpriced at $10...

Whiteside is a great place to meet and hang with friends and family . It's kid and dog friendly and when the weather cooperates cannot be beat . The food is pretty typical bar fare but is solidly good . Prices in Highlands and Cashiers are pricy and this place is no different . Staff is always friendly and parking is sufficient unless it's an extremely busy holiday weekend . Go for pretzel bites wings and the smash burger .