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Boone Restaurants Serving Breakfast     

Boone Drug Grill & Soda Fountain - Downtown

Boone Drug Grill Downtown serving Breakfast in Boone North Carolina

The Boone Drug Company is an important part of the history of downtown Boone North Carolina. It was founded by Dr. George Kelly Moose in 1919. The dining room in the back was appropriately named, "Joe's Bald Room", after Boone Drug's fourth co-owner, Joe Miller who was born in a car in front of the store. (Joe Miller is the founder and owner of another very successful Boone NC business "Cheap Joe's Art Stuff".)

More Information:

  • Address: 617 West King St. Downtown
  • Phone: (828) 264-3766
  • Website: BooneDrug.com (see link below)
  • Grill Hours: Monday - Saturday 8am - 3:00pm
    Ice Cream & Drinks 8am - 4:00pm

Recommended Reading:
"Breakfasts & Brunches "by the Culinary Institute of America
click on the image at right to learn more . . .

"The Culinary Institute of America presents "Breakfasts and Brunches"! The world-renowned culinary college with numerous cookbooks under the belt has now tackled my favorite meal(s): breakfast and brunch! There are numerous delicious recipes in here. Some are traditional, whereas others are new and exciting. The food styling, as usual, is exquisite. The recipes are easy-to-follow too. What I enjoy most about this book is that their recipes ARE professional! They know what they are talking about when they develop their recipes. Recipes included are: Sticky Buns, Palmiers with Prosciutto, Steel-Cut Oats, Sweet Potato Chips, Watercress Sandwiches and much more! For delicious way to start your day, this is indispensable!"
    ~ A 5-star Rating from Amazon.com

Melanie's Food Fantasy - Downtown

Melanie's Food Fantasy in downtown Boone North Carolina

Melanie's Food Fantasy, across the street from the Old Farmer's Hardware Store (now the new Shoppes at Farmer's Hardware) offers delicious and big breakfasts, each freshly made. Stuffed French toast, eggs benedict, omelets made to order, organic multigrain pancakes, waffles, fruit, biscuits, gravy and more.

This is not a place to eat when you are in a hurry. Each dish is made fresh when ordered and can take a while to prepare.

More Information:

  • Address: 664 West King St. Downtown
  • Phone: (828) 263-0300
  • Website: MelaniesFoodFantasy.com (see link below)
  • Restaurant Hours:
    Tuesday – Saturday: 8:00am – 3:00pm
    Sunday Brunch: 9:00am – 3:00pm
    Winter Hours (start November 29)
    8:00am – 3:00pm
    Closed for Christmas, December 24 and 26

Mountain House - Blowing Rock Rd.

Mountain House Restaurant serving Breakfast in Boone North Carolina

The Mountain House has been in business for 32 Years and is a favorite for breakfast with visitors, ASU Alumni and locals. They serve breakfast all day.

They also have a gift shop/emporium giving the restaurant the feel of a national chain with a similar layout.

More Information:

  • Address: 1601 Blowing Rock Rd.
  • Phone: (828) 264-4680
  • Restaurant Hours:
    Monday – Sunday: 6:00am – 10:00pm

Panera Bread - Boone Mall

Panera Bread  Restaurant serving Breakfast at the Boone Mall in Boone North Carolina

According to the Mountain Times newspaper (see link below):
"When it comes to bread, the company is of the philosophy that artisan bread should not be “relegated to the sidelines of a meal.” Instead, bread can become the foundation of a meal, with unique recipes adding new flavors to complement every dish.
This particular franchise is based out of central North Carolina, and manager Joey Brown described the baking process. Fresh dough is shipped from High Point in the evening, and bakers work from 10 p.m. to 6 a.m. to ensure the freshest products are available by opening at 6:30 a.m. "

More Information:

  • Address: The Boone Mall Blowing Rock Rd.
  • Phone: (828) 268-2226
  • Restaurant Hours: Opens 6:30 a.m.

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