Things are changing daily with COVID-19. To keep you informed, we compiled this list of coffee shops, restaurants, and fast food establishments that are open during this time. We encourage everyone to be extra safe and follow all the recommended guidelines to stay healthy during this challenging time.

Here’s the list as of August 28, 2020.

Dining Options in Cherokee, NC 

Some of the following coffee shops, restaurants, and fast food establishments are open for dine-in, while others are carry-out only. Restaurants located in Harrah’s Cherokee Casino Resort are open.

Coffee Shops
 

Grounded Coffee Shop & Food Factory
1185 Tsalagi Rd, Cherokee, NC 28719
(828) 736-1123
Open for dine-in and carry-out. They open at 8 am and depending on how busy they are, they will stay open until 7 pm. You can call or text in orders.

Qualla Java
938 Tsalagi Rd, Cherokee, NC 28719
(828) 497-2882
Open for carry-out only Monday-Friday 7 am to 5 pm; Saturday and Sunday 8 am to 5 pm.

Restaurants 

Paul’s Family Restaurant
1111 Tsali Blvd, Cherokee, NC 28719
(828) 497-9012
Open for carry-out only 11 am to 9 pm; Sunday 7 am to 8:30 pm.

Kobe Express
441 US-19, Cherokee, NC 28719
(828) 497-9779
Open for carry-out only 11 am to 9 pm. 

Peter’s Pancakes & Waffles
1384 Tsali Blvd, Cherokee, NC 28719
(828) 497-5116 
Open for dine-in and carry-out 6:30 am to 2 pm. 

Sassy Sunflowers Bakery & Cafe
1655 Acquoni Rd, Cherokee, NC 28719
(828) 497-2539
Open for dine-in and carry-out 9 am to 4 pm. Closed on Saturday and Sunday.

Rancho Viejo Mexican Restaurant
16 Cherokee Hospital Loop, Whittier, NC 28789
(828) 497-0343 
Open for dine-in and carry-out 11 am to 9 pm. 

Wize Guyz Grille
68 Big Cove Rd #8, Cherokee, NC 28719
(828) 497-2838
Open for carry-out from 11 am to 7 pm Monday-Thursday; 11 am to 8 pm Friday and Saturday;  closed on Sunday. 

Frontier Pancake House
352 Paint Town Rd, Cherokee, NC 28719
(828) 497-4718
Open for dine-in and carry-out 7:30 am to 1 pm everyday except Tuesday. 

Front Porch Cakery & Deli
908 Tsalagi Rd, Cherokee, NC 28719
(828) 497-1776
Open for outside dining and carry-out 10 am to 4 pm; closed on Sunday.

Lee Garden
16 Cherokee Hospital Loop, Whittier, NC 28789
(828) 497-4388
Open for carry-out from 11 am to 9 pm; Sunday 12 pm to 9 pm; closed on Wednesday.

BJ’s Diner
840 Tsali Blvd, Cherokee, NC 28719
(828) 497-4303
Open for outside dining and carry-out 11 am to 4 pm. Closed on Sunday.

New Happy Garden Chinese Restaurant
1655 Acquoni Rd, Cherokee, NC 28719
(828) 497-4310
Open for carry-out from 11 am to 9 pm; closed on Monday.

Pizza Inn Buffet
920 Tsalagi Rd, Cherokee, NC 28719
(828) 497-9143
Open for dine-in and carry-out 11 am to 9 pm. 

Waffle House
112 Cherokee Crossing, Whittier, NC 28789
(828) 497-6226
Open for dine-in and carry-out for 24 hours. 

Fast Food

Local fast food establishments have their drive-through windows open during this time, including Wendy’s, Subway, Arby’s, Domino’s Pizza, KFC, Burger King, Hardee’s, McDonalds, Dairy Queen, and Taco Bell. Some of them have dine-in options as well. Call each establishment for the latest updates.