Foragers Canteen

Sylva, NC · Restaurant

Rating
4.5/5
★★★★★ 4.5
Reviews
20
Rank in Sylva
#14
of 68 restaurants
City Percentile
60%
rating percentile
Address
Foragers Canteen, 5 Grindstaff Cove Rd, Sylva, NC 28779
Phone
(828) 307-2781
Website
www.foragerscanteen.com
Status
Closed · Opens 11 AM Sat

Foragers Canteen is a restaurant located in Sylva, NC. It is one of 68 restaurants listed in Sylva. Its 4.5-star rating is above the Sylva city average of 4.4 stars. It ranks #14 of 68 restaurants in Sylva. There are 10 photos associated with this location.

About Foragers Canteen

Restaurant and bar in historic downtown Sylva, NC one block off Main Street.

Hours

Friday11 AM–8 PM
Saturday11 AM–8 PM
Sunday10 AM–8 PM
Monday11 AM–8 PM
TuesdayClosed
Wednesday11 AM–8 PM
Thursday11 AM–8 PM

Customer Reviews

★★★★★ 5.0 828findadventure · Jan 2026

Hey, we tried a great restaurant in Sylva, North Carolina today called Foragers Canteen. While the restaurant had a steady flow of traffic, there was always seating available. Foragers Canteen is an open, welcoming space with a warm atmosphere and a large bar on one side, perfect if you’re in the mood for a tasty microbrew. Although I am not a professional food reviewer, I enjoy sharing great places. We started with crispy fingerling buttered taters before digging into their fried, yes, you heard that right, fried deviled eggs. Just try them. They have a light coating on the egg whites that adds an extra crunch. Next came our entrées: a Forager’s Reuben, which was fantastic, and the “Bad Motherclucker,” their signature sweet tea brined chicken sandwich. The chicken was incredibly moist,

★★★★★ 5.0 Devin Sea · Feb 2026

This was not what I was expecting — in the best way possible. I came here with a friend who had visited the previous location before they moved, and I can confidently say this experience delivered exactly what I needed. First, let’s address the only downside: my burger was slightly overcooked. The server was very kind and attentive, but by the time she came back around to check on us, it felt a little late to send it back. I decided to remove the meat and enjoy the rest of the burger — and surprisingly, it was still very good. My only hope for next time is that everything comes out cooked exactly as intended. Now for the positives — because there are plenty. The wait time was excellent. We didn’t have to wait for a table, and the food came out in a timely manner. That level of efficiency d

★★★★★ 5.0 Nick Marryat · Dec 2025

Phenomenal meal and phenomenal service. We arrived within an hour of them opening, and it was packed. Themed Christmas cocktails were tasty. She wanted breakfast, I wanted lunch, so we got the best of both worlds. She got a brunch bowl (don’t remember which) and added chicken tenders — which she enjoyed. I got a Goat Burger but subbed a chicken filet from the Bad Motherclucker, added the dill pickles, and made it spicy. Undoubtedly one of the best chicken sandwiches ever, imo!

★★★★★ 5.0 Zauhn Burgey · Oct 2025

FORAGERS ON THE CREEK in SYLVA is a MUST stop, but bring your appetite and you will not be disappointed!! By far this is some of the best food I've had at any establishment. The presentation of the food, the taste of the food and the pricing the food are all better than I expected. On top of that, sitting next to the creek in the quaint town of Sylva, North Carolina was so wonderful. We enjoyed deviled eggs with a couple of cocktails, Whiskey Wrangler steak, steak taco rice bowl, and finish the evening off with a great berry tart for dessert. I'm leaving this review because I can't stop thinking about this great little place. It's been a month since I've been at Foragers and I still want to try other things on the menu. The only problem I have with this establishment is that I liv

★★★★★ 5.0 Khazel Gortney · Oct 2025

Foragers on the creek is amazing! This was our first time to the new location (previously Dillsboro) and it didn’t disappoint! The new location is very nice inside. We received great service, our food arrived promptly. The “high on the hog” cheese fries were to die for and the sweet potato tater tots are delicious! Also, Becca was our waitress, she was great!! We highly recommend this cute little spot!!

Accessibility & Amenities

✓ Outdoor Seating ✓ Delivery ✓ Onsite Services ✓ Takeout ✓ Dine In ✓ Fast Service ✓ Great Beer Selection ✓ Great Cocktails ✓ Great Coffee ✓ Great Dessert ✓ Great Tea Selection ✓ Serves Local Specialty ✓ Breakfast ✓ Lunch ✓ Dinner ✓ Solo Dining

Services

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