Last Updated on March 4, 2025
Western North Carolina’s long growing season and mild winters are perfect ingredients for a bountiful harvest of produce, dairy, and other fresh farm products. This annual abundance is one of the many reasons why people value life in our slice of the Blue Ridge Mountains.
And when fresh local produce makes it to local restaurants, local chefs concoct something magical.
Whether you consider yourself a “foodie” or you just enjoy local food (who doesn’t?), delicious options are available at every peak and hollow. If you’re planning a day trip to Tryon, there are several locations you won’t want to miss.
Here are five delicious stops for a great foodie day in Tryon, NC.
Breakfast at KatieD’s NY Bagels and Deli
Bet you didn’t expect your foodie day in good ol’ Tryon, NC to start with genuine New York bagels. At KatieD’s, the bagel dough is flown in from New York and baked on site daily for a genuine New York breakfast experience. Their menu also features BoarsHead deli meats and cheeses, as well as fresh ingredients from local farmers markets. The result is the perfect blend of NY and NC. Dine in with your favorite schmear, or take one of their specialty bagel sandwiches to go. You can also order your breakfast sandwich on a roll, croissant, toast, or Hawaiian roll.
255 N Trade Street, Tryon | (828) 440-1441 | katiedsnybagelsanddeli.com
Lunch at Trade Street Diner
Foodies appreciate fancy entrees and heirloom produce, but they also know a good diner when they see one! Trade Street Diner is a local favorite for breakfast and lunch. Breakfast favorites include omelettes, waffles, and hash. But lunch diners can expect to find all the classics, from B.L.T.s and egg salad sandwiches to hot dogs and patty melts. They also have an ice cream bar with at least two dozen flavors. Curbside pickup and delivery are also available.
10 N Trade Street, Suite 2, Tryon | (828) 440-1522 | tradestreetdiner.com
Drinks at the Tryon Bottle
Let Morris the landmark Tryon horse guide you to the Tryon Bottle—just follow his gaze! This wine and craft beer boutique is located in the historic Missildine Building at the center of Trade Street. Head inside and stay a while as you peruse through unique and varied international selections. Engage your senses as you sample the high-quality handcrafted wines and beers and learn about their history. While you’re there, ask about options from some of WNC’s burgeoning wineries and award-winning craft breweries!
15 S Trade Street, Tryon | (828) 859-6473 | tryonbottle.com
Dinner at K.D.’s Sea Shack
There are a number of great dinner dining options for any foodie in downtown Tryon, NC. For a meal to remember, we recommend the amazing options at K.D.’s Sea Shack. Chef Travis Morris has been a chef at both the celebrated Legends Grill and Campagna at the Tryon International Equestrian Center. Now, he serves up the freshest, highest quality foods at affordable prices. With oysters, mussels, clams, lobster, and fish delivered fresh, they bring the coast directly to the foothills. And with a menu that spans from chicken tenders to surf and turf, there’s sure to be a winning dish for everyone in your party.
80 N Trade Street, Tryon | (828) 440-1285 | kdsseashack.com
Dessert from Valhalla Cakes and Cafe
A good foodie knows the best desserts go fast. This is especially true in Tryon, where quality after-dinner options are scarce. Instead, plan ahead and pick up dessert to go from Valhalla Cakes and Cafe earlier in the day! Since 2015, Sam Slade has been creating custom cakes and pastries—even securing a spot in season 7 of the competition show “Halloween Wars”. Valhalla Cakes also offers a full coffee bar, baked goods, and breakfast sandwiches daily. Grab a few sweet treats early, and enjoy them as you wrap up your foodie day in Tryon.
90 Pacolet Street, Tryon | (828) 440-1264 | valhallacakeshop.com
Make Tryon, NC your home and enjoy great food every day!
Tryon is located in the foothills of Western North Carolina, just 40 miles south of Asheville near the state line. Calling itself “The Friendliest Town in the South,” Tryon is best known as an equestrian destination and the location of Foothills Equestrian Nature Center. In recent years, Tryon has been rediscovered by people flocking to the area for its equestrian events and nearby facilities. In fact, Tryon has been one of the South’s top equestrian destinations for more than 100 years.
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