The 24 best places to go out in Helen

I have been a frequent visitor of Unicoi for about 7 years now. This week we got married in the park, and had a great time. I had to depart for a family emergency early and Ms. Patty was outstanding in listening and being kind. This park, it’s always clean and friendly. You can see wildlife all year round here. (Our favorite is the armadillos). If you go please be safe, keep it clean and make memories here.

Beautiful hotel and beautiful location. The two restaurants/bar are great. A little hard to get to some room with a bunch of baggage though lifts and ramps are there. We had a great view from our room and a staff member said it was the best room. Lots of places to sit and hang out outside. Fire pits available etc. There is a shuttle to take you into town and back. Super clean, great room service people. I liked it and would stay again.

Overall: great! Good: End of October, leaves changing, first frost, great time. Service was excellent: needed extra bedding, no problem. Food was great. Shuttle was good and very convenient. Take the trip up to Anna Ruby Falls ($5/person). It's a short hike, but was good. Bad: Mattress was a bit older inner spring, a bit of a hard time sleeping. Shower did need some caulk to prevent leaking. Could smell someone smoking dope occasionally; no fault of lodge. Overall, a great stay. Would do again.

Great place to stay. Every building (A, B, C) has its own common area where you can sit by the fireplace, watch tv etc. The lodge & rooms have undergone a recent renovation & the rooms are clean & spacious. Breakfast is not included, but if you decide to partake it is buffet style for $16.99 pp. I also love how there are swings on the lawn to sit & relax.

We are enjoying our stay at Unicoi State Park. Our group of 11 rented two cabins (a three bedroom and a 2 bedroom one). Chris handled our check in and was nice and helpful. We drove to our cabins and we were having problems with one of our key cards and JT (maybe one of the cleaning staff?) helped us out. He also kindly carried a case of water for me that started slipping out of my hands. We knew the cabins were rustic so that didn’t bother us. It had what we needed. I stayed at one of the barrel cabins. There are two bedrooms upstairs and a sleeper sofa downstairs. There is only one bathroom and it is located downstairs. Be mindful that that there are a lot of stairs if renting one of these cabins, from getting your stuff to the cabin to climbing to your bedrooms. We made it work but we definitely broke a sweat! The cabins are about 8 minutes from town on windy roads. I was the nights DD and you really do not want to navigate the roads after even with one drink (I didn’t drink anything).The beer hall we went to served NA beer along with other options. We were in the B cabins and the rest of our group was in the C cabins. It was a fairly easy walk between the two. Just be mindful to stay off the paved road. There was some traffic with a blind turn. I had read there wasn’t a lot of seating so we packed camping chairs and used them on the back deck. The deck has two Adirondack chairs and the dinning table had four chairs we could have moved out there. I packed all my toiletries in a separate large canvas bag and that was super helpful since we had to carry it down the steps to use the bathroom/shower. There is a hair drier but it wasn’t very strong. I was glad I packed mine from home. Water pressure and temperature was good. I read people had trouble with cell service but we were fine. Overall this is a nice option if you plan on sating in Helen.

I was at the Lodge for the GRWA conference and was very happy with everything associated with the stay. All the employees, From the front desk to the hospitality staff, were polite and professional, quick to offer assistance. Unfortunately, the weather kept me from taking advantage of the activities offered by the lodge. Overall it was a great experience.

Went for the Zip Line only. I have gone to a few different Zip Lines and this one is definitely my favorite/best. Definitely recommend doing the level 3, the lines are so much better. 1 line is almost 1/2 mile long.

Stopped at Cowboys & Angel’s opening Saturday of Oktoberfest in Helen, GA 2025. So understandably they were busy, but we were able to snag a spot at the bar. Kaylee behind the bar was great. The bar seating is near the kitchen so watching the whole team work together to get through the rush was eye opening. I loved my nachos. The spice was on point and the ground steak was delicious. Flour tortillas were fried in house, queso was good, best meal I’ve had in Helen so far this weekend. My friends review who got the pork belly sando: Pork belly sandwich, Was sweet and salty, perfectly cooked. With middle was soft, the edges of the meat were crispy with a smokey taste. Overall it was good, the bun took over some of the taste so I ended up just eating the insides of the sandwich. 6.7/10

Helen is typically a difficult place for me to find food options because of my dietary restrictions, but we came here after receiving a glowing recommendation about this restaurant’s extended courtesy in accommodating restrictions. Wanting something small but refreshing on a particularly hot day, I got the two sides of the Hush Puppies and Sliced Vine Ripe Tomatoes. Everything was fantastic! And the prices were an especially wonderful standout factor for how much food I got - the Hush Puppies were $4, and the Sliced Tomatoes were $5. If anything, the wait time to be seated / attended to was quite long, but they were very busy with the number of patrons already present. Completely understandable, especially during Oktoberfest at Helen!

The food was delicious and very filling. Our waitress was very nice and helpful. There was only a 10 minute wait, even thought it was very busy. I hope we will be able to come again soon! I would've added more photos... but it's gone. It was that good!!

We very much enjoyed dining here while on a visit to Helen, GA. The food was delicious. I had the bison chili app and the shrimp and grits. Being from the New Orleans area, I was kind of hesitant about trying shrimp and grits, but it was phenomenal! My husband had the pork belly app and the Sticky Belly burger. He loved both! Our server was Allison who was also phenomenal and very sweet! We will definitely be back on our next visit.

Hear me out, the food wasn’t bad but it wasn’t great either. My boyfriend got the Elk steak it was flavorful but the Gouda Mac was horrible. The Scallops were delicious with asparagus and the collard greens had SO much depth and flavor. The cocktails was what made me upset. $10 for the key lime martini was outrageous and it was disappointing. Heather was a great server and the atmosphere was cool. This location is more an adult atmosphere than for kids But they are welcome of course.

I read the back of the menu about how this place got its start and their expectations. Those words can be easy to simply put on the back of the menu but this restaurant exceeded my expectations. The ribeye was the best that I’ve had in quite a while and it was cooked to perfection. My wife had the filet and the same was true for her meal. No regrets! In the words of Arnold, “I’ll be back”! I failed to mention that our server, BJ, was awesome as well. Highly recommended

Fabulous spot. Sat outside under the heaters for lunch and it was very comfortable. It’s early November with the fall leaves so beautiful in the area and a crisp breeze in the air. The weather is perfect for sitting outside to eat. Sweet tea is fabulous here. So good. I got half and half and it was still delicious. Not too sweet I ordered the fried chicken sandwich with bacon and cheese. They were very generous with the cheese - lots of melted cheese. I took that off and ate it by itself The chicken piece was huge. I could only eat half of it It came with French fries that were also good Nice and crisp and not greasy. My husband ordered the bleu cheese hamburger which looked so good too. It had the right amount of blue cheese. He said it was very good. Came with fries or coleslaw which they were out of but no matter, he wanted fries anyway Service was wonderful. Very friendly. Price was reasonable Atmosphere fabulous. Not too crowded at the time we were there.

Absolutely 100% without a doubt a must do. Best damn pretzel of my life. Cold beer. And we ordered the roasted and fried pork which is big enough for a family of 6…. Highly recommend splitting it with your neighbor you’ve never met. Sat at the first bar inside, amazing service. Delicious food. Cold beer. What else could you ask for?!

A stop in Helen GA for Octoberfest. Our first stop for food was here, and it was amazing. First, shout out to our server Miranada, who added the extra details that some servers miss. The staff overall were great, but during this festival I expected everyone in lederhosen or dirndl. It was only half the staff. We ordered small pretzel "flown" in from Munich. Perfect and so soft inside. Chicken Schnitzel Sandwich and Open Face Prime Rib Sandwich. Both were great options. I actually expected sliced prime rib, but it was one piece. Still very tasty! Almost forgot, we ate outside on this beautiful evening, half the tables full at 6pm Wednesday. Live guitar artist playing great music. Overall great time. I bet weekends are busy during this time. Please give me a heart if you found this review helpful.

Our 1st time in Helen, visiting to check out the town for Oktoberfest. Our meals at the Hofbrauhaus were by far the best we had the entire weekend. The food came out fast, hot, and tasty. The portions were generous and the beer was cold, can’t ask for much more than that! We enjoyed sitting both inside with a view of the river and outside to enjoy the live festive music. The blackberry bourbon smash was also great! You can definitely split the apple strudel. Would absolutely recommend eating here and we look forward to a return trip.

★★★★★ So good we had to come twice. We had an amazing meal at Hofbrauhaus. The jagerschnitzel was superb—crispy, tender, and packed with flavor. The fried potato pancakes were a standout too, perfectly crispy on the outside and soft inside. The apple strudel was amazing, and there’s plenty of food to share—two people could easily split a hearty dinner. This felt like the most authentic German restaurant I’ve been to in the US. The beer was fresh and transported us straight to Bavaria. The location by the river is scenic and really adds to the ambiance. Highly recommended for a genuinely Bavarian experience. We came back the next day just to sit in the beer garden and have some drinks and apps.

With a lot of German/Bavarian restaurants in the area, this is definitely 1 of the best. I highly suggest the Käse schnitzel. Perfectly cooked schnitzel, covered in 3 chreses... what's not to love? Service was fabulous, the spaetzle was good as well, but the kartoffelpuffer (potato panckakes) are probably the best I've ever had.

Went for Oktoberfest and the festivities are everything. All the servers dress up and it’s lively and there was music too. Food is alright, bit expensive and doesn’t taste amazing. I have discovered the wonders of dipping pickles into cheese. Meats were very good though!! The lager was great

We enjoyed our meal. The meat and cheese plate tasted great, the wurst was the best and the drinks were tasty. The jagerschnitzel was good, while the chicken was okay. The big winner was the goulash! Not pictured.

It was pretty nice. I sat outside next to the water by the bridge which was really nice after a long day of walking around town. Beer selection was good. The fries appetizer was really good. I got the entree where you get the cutlet and 2 sausages, which is a $30 meal which is a lot for me, but it was a lot of food. The meal itself was alright. I’m not huge on German food but if you are, then you’ll like it.

★★★★★ We had a great time at Troll Tavern. The location next to the river is fantastic for a relaxed vibe. The service was friendly and efficient from the moment we walked in. We tried Paulaner Oktoberfest and the strawberry cocktail for drinks—both were excellent. The kohlwurst was delicious and really authentic. The Reuben was one of the best my wife has had. Overall, would definitely recommend coming back for lunch and drinks.

If you want to enjoy anything from a crispy burger with fries to a delicious salmon, this is a great spot. The view is incredible, right by the river, and pairs perfectly with a good beer. I would have given 5 stars, but the way they call guests to be seated is not ideal. The hosts have to shout names from outside the restaurant, and with all the noise from people passing by the river, it can be hard to hear—there’s no modern system to notify diners, so it’s easy to miss your turn. Despite this, the food and atmosphere make it worth a visit.

We stopped into the Troll Tavern for lunch during Oktoberfest. We didn’t have to wait to be seated. We enjoyed our seat outside on the patio by the water. Drinks were good, food was delicious. The Reuben was hot and juicy! The perfect amount of food! Service was a little slower than to be desired but we were in no rush. Overall good experience and would come back.

This is a must eat at when visiting Helen. The venue has indoor and outdoor seating. We chose to sit outside by the river to watch the tubers float by and it was very enjoyable. Our server was very friendly and attentive. He answered all our questions throughly abd checked on us during our dine in to make sure everything was exceptional. The portions are very generous and we all took half of our plates back to the room with us. From the appetizers to the main course was absolutely delicious! Authentic German dining that anyone who is visiting should experience!

We came on a Sunday evening of Oktoberfest. We didn’t have to wait long, but it took over an hour for our food to be done, and the restaurant was thinned out by then. But the waiter and food was great. Rueben was excellent, chipped corned beef, and horse made thousand Island!!! No complaints on the food. Bathrooms were clean. A great stop.

Food was great and so were the drinks. The staff was very nice. I didn’t catch his name but the guy working the bar last night was super friendly and made us feel very welcome. The mountain melt fries were awesome! And I absolutely loved the Troll Tiki drink! This is my favorite place to eat in Helen! The location and environment is great!

What a cute grocery store with TONS of German beer selection! They even have a bar outside that serves breakfast and lunch. We are first timers to Helen, GA and just knew we had to stop in. We had their ham biscuits for breakfast that were amazing! A must stop if visiting Helen!!

This is as close to a country store as I have been in a long time.They have a little bit of everything and a lot of some things with a good selection of most things. A great place to visit and you will probably find something you will want. We purchased, honey, check out the live bee hive (behind glass), smoked pork chops, out of the meat market, spices to mix with oil and eat with bread (available), blueberry wine, tart cherry juice, dark cherry juice, Divinity candy, and a caramel popcorn ball. After my husband finished shopping he sat outside to wait on me and drank a beer while listening to live music that was very good.

We stop in here every time we visit Helen. We do our grocery shopping in the country store, then visit the porch for food and drinks! The staff is always super friendly, the beer selection is phenomenal, and the food is really good too! Added bonus, they are on Untapped! If you track your beers like we do, you can track your beer selection here then see your post on the TV in front of the bar!

A must see place in Helen Ga. Limited but free parking. This store has an awesome variety of groceries, souvenirs, and home made deserts, pastries and coffees. Great beer and wine selections and breakfast served daily! Too many locally made jams,jellies, sauces and relishes. You will be impressed with this iconic store!

Wander, snack, get liquered up; Betty's won't judge. Need a gallon of pickled eggs? Betty's gotchu. Need high quality butchered ribeye? Betty's gotchu. Need to sit glass-eyed at the bar throwing back whiskey and silently judging others? Betty's gotchu. Wanna listen to the best buskers in Georgia? Yeah, they're at Betty's. Every grocery store in America should be like Betty's. It's weird, eclectic, yummy, homegrown shenanigans.

Cute place. I'd purchased 4 bundles of firewood. After trying a few times (with the help of fire starters) to get some of the wood going, I noticed that more than a few of them were damp, even mildewed inside. So I returned them. The cashiers at the register were kind. However I received condescension and rudeness from the manager. Even after I'd offered to show her video and pictures I'd taken to better illustrate what was wrong (which she refused to look at). As a manager in a tourist town (Asheville, NC), I know how frustrating it can be working with customers all day long. I also know how important it is to manage to bite my tongue when I don't understand why someone is returning an item they've purchased and to listen with an open ear. I did not receive that courtesy. But rather a snide comment/question and insult about where I'm from and what I "should know" about starting a fire (I'm from West Virginia, btw). Completely unnecessary. I did receive a refund. And ended up purchasing different firewood from a gas station on the way back to my cabin that lit just fine. If you're planning to purchase firewood from Betty's Country Store, open the bag and check the contents before you leave.

Extensive selection of German beer to take home after vacation in Helen. :) Nice little bakery area in back of store that offers a variety of baked goods, giant cookies, etc. Their oversized cupcakes are so yummy! Haven’t tried their front porch food/outdoor dining but a good reason to return and try next time. Plenty of parking.

We had breakfast at Mueller’s Famous Fried Cheese in Helen, Georgia, and it was such a great experience! The service was excellent, the atmosphere was cozy and charming, and the food was delicious. We tried their famous fried cheese, which is a must-try in this area — and it was amazing! Everything we ordered was really tasty. I definitely recommend this place for breakfast if you’re visiting Helen.

Beautiful place with delicious food. We waited quite a while before we got our food, but it was worth it. I believe they made it fresh. We both had authentic German meals. Having lived in Germany for five years, I can tell you our food was as good as anything I had in Germany. Do yourself a favor and eat here.

It was Octoberfest, so it was insanely busy, but everyone was doing their best to keep up. The food was very good. I got the ham and pork with fried cheese that was incredible. We had our dog with us and they were very accommodating.

The food was amazing and the servers were very sweet. Our drinks stayed full and the food was out very fast. We got breakfast and enjoyed the German Schnitzel breakfast, Muller's pancakes, and the Ham and Cheese Omelet. The fruit was fresh and sweet and the bacon was cooked great. The sweet tea was very good and the views and atmosphere were pleasant.

We sat outside with our dog and they brought a bowl of dog water. The food and service both were magnificent. I can't wait to go back. FRIED CHEESE! YUMMY! Hubby had pancakes, yummy!

Yes, yes, yes! If you are even considering this place, go! The food is fresh and the vibe is perfect for a diner in a busy city. It feels down home in the best possible way. I had the Jaeger Strussel and it was cooked to perfection. The little salad was slightly underwhelming - it wasn't a flavor I was craving walking into a German diner in Helen. However, everything else was amazing. I fully recommend this restaurant!

This was a great place to have breakfast. Very nice patio, the waitress we had was a doll…. But the food was something to be desired. I ordered just a 2 egg/ bacon/ potato and toast breakfast. The potatoes are 4.00 extra ( and weren’t good imo) and when I ordered I had asked what kinds of bread they had for toast and one of the options was rye so I picked that. I was upcharged another 1.00 for that without being told. My bacon was so overcooked we laughed that 2 of the 4 peices were inedible / rock hard and resembled a chicken bone or a pork rind ( see picture). I like crispy bacon but this was LOL. My husbands pancakes weee just basic pancakes. They were ok. Positive- a good large cup of coffee, waitress was really nice, nice patio.

(Review based on service and order of wings only!) We made a visit to Helen and ate here! Shannon assisted all of us during our visit and she didn’t disappoint! Be prepared to pay a bit because of the obvious: location, steakhouse, scene, etc. I would go back to this establishment again for sure. Their prices weren’t “rip your heart out” type of prices but a little gut check. The serving sizes are spot on though, in my opinion. The hospitality here was great here as well! I was surprised. You must get their wings! Tell Shannon I sent you and that want the Jerk wings and/or the Lemmon pepper/mild wings. She will make sure you’re taken care of! Skip the fries and order another batch of wings and you’ll be happy in you did. Go see Shannon!! Show them a picture of the wings I posted and tell Shannon you want your wings just like those in the pic. Come back and emoji this post if you enjoyed them! I’m curious of how many will enjoy the wings.

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ My husband and I had an amazing dinner here last night! The atmosphere was perfect, and the staff couldn’t have been friendlier. He had the steak, I had the steamed oysters, and we shared the jalapeño poppers — everything was absolutely delicious. The bartender was incredible, and the chef and manager made us feel so welcome. Truly one of the best dining experiences we’ve had — we’ll definitely be back!!!

I was looking for a place that had prime rib. We found Paul’s and I ordered the prime rib with baked potato, salad and lobster bisque, the wife had country fried steak with gravy and baked potato. The food was great we had no issues. The server was excellent. It was worth the trip. We highly recommend.

Food was good but I wouldn't say great. With these types of meals you would expect to get dinner rolls or bread. She brought the check without asking us if we cared for dessert, they had key lime pie so we asked for that. The pie would have been amazing had the crust been crunchy instead of soft and mushy. Not saying the experience was bad, it was good, just not great.

⭐ 1 star Never again! I ordered the Bang Bang Shrimp, Fresh Salmon, and Chicken Wings — everything was awful. The shrimp came out cold, not even warm, and tasted like it had been sitting for a while, looks like shrimp balls. The chicken wings were also cold and completely flavorless — no salt, no pepper, nothing. The shrimp was honestly the worst part of the meal. I figured the side salad would at least be good, but it was way too salty and just as disappointing. Nothing tasted fresh or properly seasoned. Suggestion: Never ever visit this place — easily the worst meal I’ve had in Helen!

Our server last night was really good. Super attentive. We came after a long wait elsewhere so decided to give Paul’s a try. The fried shrimp was PHENOMENAL! Got a pound for two to share salad and fries as side and it was plenty. The ribeye was decent but was certainly outshined by the fried shrimp

Not the greatest steak in town at all ! Ordered prime rib cooked medium and it was well done. Served never came back to ask how good was. Had to get another server to help. My wife’s filet was full of gristle and was not even filet, was not offered any other meat or replacement. When server came and took food away from my wife he didn’t even ask , he just said they were gonna take it off the bill - again , not great service and not great steak. I’ve attached a picture of the prime rib. We likely won’t be back for another meal.

Worth the wait! The wait wasn’t bad and the food was amazing! From my many years visiting Helen this was my first time visiting this cafe and it was amazing! The food was delicious and we loved everything! Service was fast after the initial waiting for the table which wasn’t bad at all. It was morning, it was Sunday and it was breakfast time so your normal waiting time! The food came really fast and the staff were really attentive! We will definitely try to come back again when we visit!

There is a reason there is usually a wait list! The food is amazing. But let's talk about the bakery 🤗 the variety they offer is pleasing for the whole family, there is something for everyone. Even though there is a line, it goes fairly quickly with their amazing service. They have someone boxing the goodies while another member is waiting to check you out, the line goes smoothly. The shelves are loaded with authentic German goodies that are easy to travel with when visiting and my family was excited back home when I brought back some snacks. Highly recommend!

The wife and I went on vacation to Helen Georgia we never been there before. It was a great experience. We had breakfast at Hofer’s Bakery. It’s a must visit. the food was fantastic, the waitress (Dusty) was excellent. We have nothing bad to say about the restaurant. You have to visit this place you won’t regret it.

Best German food! According to their website, lunch starts around 11:30AM, but when I visited, they actually began serving closer to 12PM. The restaurant fills up instantly since the dining area is very small. Servers are kind and attentive, and the food is great overall. A couple of small downsides: sodas are $5, which feels a bit pricey, and the dishes were served warm rather than hot.

Delicious, impeccable flavor, incredibly authentic dishes. And the staff is SO kind. We asked for a winery recommendation and this lovely woman sat down with us and immediately rattled off a few places to try and other things to do. And you can’t leave without taking desert to go!

This is a nice German restaurant and bakery. The food was excellent but mine was slightly cold, probably due to different cooking times for fish. It's a busy place, very friendly service. I expect to go there my next trip to Helen GA.

I thought hard about this rating because the Apple danish I ate was great! Fresh crisp and full of flavor. However, the Apple strudel was cold and doughy Not Good at all and a huge disappointment. The staff were not very helpful or friendly.

The Pretzel was fresh, hot and delicious, I loved the two sides it came with (Beer Cheese & Apple-Mustard sauce). The Sauerkraut was fantastic like nothing else I ever tried before. Our server “Grace” was helpful and friendly, she gave an excellent service.

First time trying German food and it was a great experience. Great food, great service, and cool vibes all around. We got the potato pancakes, Brie with vegetables, goulash, and Pork schnitzel. Taste was very delicious but the schitnzel and pancakes were slightly dry for me but still very good. Would come back again.

The good thing was the food, but we had to do some struggle before getting to it. Line outside was long, but moved quickly (I feel it could move even faster if staff was managing job better) We got a very nice table, and sat there for about 10 min - no menu or water was provided. Asked passing waiter to give us a menu. Then another 10-15 min passed by and no one came. The waiter who gave a menu, started literally ignoring us. I went back to hostess desk asking to find out server, and turns out that the lady who was responsible for our table, thought that someone else is.... But she was serving tables near us, as well as the one who gave us menus. I think it's just weird, that both of them ignores the fact that we are sitting without the service, and didn't question "whose table this is". After we finally ordered, food arrived in 45 min. Which is okay, because it was cooked well, and fresh. But total time between we got at the table and started the meal was over 80 min.Since we were hungry, and all other places had long lines as well, we decided to wait until the end, lol. Idk if I ever want to go back, probably during slower time.

The food here is SO good! It's comforting and so filling. We tried the pretzel, potato pancakes, goulash soup, and sourbraten. Apple strudel for dessert. 10/10 for everything, and wish I lived closer so I could visit again soon. Our server was very kind and friendly! I believe her name was Heather - she was on the beer garden side and wearing black cat/moon earrings. Thanks so much for being so welcoming :)

👍 French onion soup. Perfect, not overly salty, nice amount of cheese, and a light char on the top was awesome. Smoked pork chop.moist, tender,lightly smoked Sauerkraut was ok, warm. 👎 Potato salad side was only offered cold, and " of" it was swapped out for spatzel the up charge was $3.oo . The Gypsy gravy has good flavor, but over powers the flavors of the perfectly smoked pork chop.

Our waitress was a pleasure! The food was different from years prior but still good. We would have liked to have sat inside but were rushed to a wobbly table outside. Our waitress was really good and accommodating and we loved her German accent!

What a cool little German inspired place! The food was fabulous and plentiful. The wait staff were happy to describe the food items and offer suggestions. Food came out quickly. Nothing fancy in the building, but clean and fun. Parking was a little tricky, just get there a little before the rush.

Stopped at the restaurant because several people recommend it. It is a bit of sports bar and we did have about a 45 minute wait for 6 top table. The atmosphere was great. Did have to speak up a little when having a conversation but not too bad. Wished other guest would be more respectful to the tables around them. The food was great as well! If you're into fried green tomatoes, this would be a great place to stop and eat some! The Steak Burrito Bowl was great along with the blackened fish tacos. They do have move music playing on the patio every now and then.

Saturday evening dinner. The wait was typical and about 20 minutes. Once seated we were greeted by our server and our drink orders were taken. We ordered an appetizer of fried Portobello mushrooms that were the best part of the meal. My wife ordered wings and I ordered chicken tenders and a side of waffle fries. My fries were cold and they did take them off the bill. The temperature of the tenders was in acceptable, although I didn’t complain as we were ready to leave. We weee impressed by the hostess and our waitresses was great.

Food, drinks and service were excellent!! Great atmosphere!! We really enjoyed everything! Went back to eat twice during our weekend stay. Food portions are generous!! Will definitely visit again when we return!!

The reviews on here are a bit scattered but our experience from being seated to leaving was excellent. We had a party of 5 with 3 kids. Food was better than expected, great draft beer selection, prices were reasonable and our food came out fast. We ordered the Clucker chicken sandwich (it was a meal for two), the Smash burger, wings, Cartel blackened chicken, and chicken tacos. Our server Nick was awesome, very on top of our table. Everything was great. 😊

Our server was just not that good. Shrimp appetizer was good. My soup tasted great. My wings were under cooked and made me a little ill that night.

I will say the wings and tenders were very good - we tried lemon pepper and Lil Daddy mild. My son also liked his ribs, and the blackened fish on my tacos was good. But my husband ordered the sirloin cooked medium with a baked potato and broccoli. The only thing he ate was the potato. The steak and broccoli were so overcooked they were inedible (see photos). I mentioned it, showed the server, and then waited for a response. Came back and said, "we took 15 off." I thought she meant $15. No - 15%. $4 off a $27 entree that was inedible. And for the wait for that $4, I would have rather paid full price and waited for a properly cooked steak and replacement side. But they didn't offer that. Just $4.

We already started to dig in! But we absolutely loved the food and our server did great! We got the baked skins, waffle fries, street corn, and 2, 10” build your own pizzas! Everything was so delicious!!

Found this place because we wanted pizza and not in the touristy part of Helen, nice little spot off the road. Wasn't too busy, but as soon as we arrived it did start picking up. One server was running around taking orders but was very attentive. The pie itself was decent. Though we would of rather it been done a little more. However toppings were delicious. Recommend the Spicy piglet.

We ate there 2 days ago, and it was delicious! My hubby and I looked for a vegetarian-friendly spot in Helen, GA that was also pet-friendly. We ended up at Nacoochee Villiage and Tavern. They have a nice, pet-friendly patio that's chill enough that our border collie mix didn't get anxious. Our server was attentive and friendly, with good drink recommendations. We ordered the "Tree Hugger" pizza, and it was delicious! Loaded with toppings, but the crust was still crisp and delicious. we loved that this restaurant is off the main drag in Helen, so it's not too noisy to sit on the patio, and nobody tried to rush us away from our table. Five stars for the service, food, and atmosphere!

Let me start by saying... The pizzas are amazing. Flavorful and worth the wait. That being said, they were extremely understaffed. Out waiter did amazing however given how overwhelmed she was. We sat near the kitchen, and you can tell stress was high, we overheard some bickering. This was during Oktoberfest so I understand the businesses but one should also prepare. Having worked in the food industry, I also saw some red flags in terms of food violations. Somehow, even after all this, we were very satisfied as the pizza was simply excellent. Tasted so good, we forgot how long we waited. When engaging the staff, they did good to be friendly. I do think this place could be one of the best in Ga, they just need to organize a bit. Overall, 4 stars.

The pizza here was amazing. Loved how crispy the bottom was and the fold ability of the slices. You can get half and half pizzas as long as they have the same base. Would definitely recommend giving them a try!

The pizza was new york style. Perfectly crispy and cheesy. We ordered the garlic bread as well. The portion was large. It had a nice cheese pull. It came with a tomato sauce and a cup of peppers which had a nice kick. The service was extremely friendly. Would definitely visit again.

I drive an EV and have a subscription for the Tesla network of chargers. After a long day of traveling to North Georgia landmarks, we found ourselves in Helen where I’d planned to recharge, before walking the little mountain town. I saw on the map before navigating to the charging location that there were two restaurants in on the block. The grill was closed, which I hope to try next time; they only open after 4:30. I will not be returning to the Pizzeria and Tavern. Our experience started with soda orders unfulfilled. A soda was brought to our table where the server asked us to taste it to make sure it was okay, it was good, the server then told my partner to pick something else to drink, my partner picked another soda. The soda should have been caramel colored, like a cola, it resembled a mildly dark beer, upon tasting it we found that it was like a la croix version of pibb. The server had my partner pick another non soda beverage. We then ordered a “Happy Hippie” this was the only thing good about our visit. “Good,” it was six wheat crackers, three scoops of hummus, four pieces of “fresh bread” and a pile of cold mushrooms. After seeing other reviews I am lead to believe that a lot of sides and apps just use cold product from the pizza make line, like a “tomato bisque” which was clearly just pizza sauce and our cold mushrooms on our “Happy Hippie.” Lastly, we ordered our pizza. Something a little Neapolitan (we were expecting) a large (a mistake), with anchovies, basil and feta. When our pizza was brought out was when we were told that the restaurant was actually out of Basil, I should have sent the pie back, but before this experience I would normally let the food service run me over with “the unexpected” I now know better; my partner and I let it slide thinking “basil can’t make or break this pizza” and also thinking “I don’t wanna be here long, the charger can charge me for idol time.” Actually the worst pizza of my life. I ate it knowing that after the two slices were consumed it was a bit late to ask to exchange it, also the things noted previous sentence. The anchovies were the lowest of quality. Great value anchovies, anything they touched turned into salt. The cheese, greasy salt. The feta, salt. The sauce, greasy salt. And the crust, soggy, wet salt. I bit my tongue through being asked if the food was good, consistently just saying “yeah” or putting my thumb up. This experience taught me that if allowed the food industry can run you over with it’s demeanor that it’s trying it’s best when in reality it’s not. So much was wrong about this place that some of the bad things strike as an afterthought when simply trying to review service and quality of food. Really hope that the next time I need to use this charger that I arrive after 4:30. Even though drinks were removed from the total, still spent $51. Seriously do not recommend.

It was so nice to experience great service and delicious food not too far from home. Hannah made us feel welcome the minute we walked in - even though it was close to closing time. The pizza had just the right amount of toppings and the crust was perfect. We had the Junker and were not disappointed. Had to sample the loaded potato salad and house made meatballs too. All delicious. Can’t wait to go back. Also very convenient with the Tesla chargers there.

The restaurant is nestled in the small but scenic town of Helen, GA. I have been to this establishment multiple times over the past two years. The quality of the food is quite good, especially the Schnitzel. The portions are large, and most people will need a box for leftovers. The service is consistent. The atmosphere/ambiance is average, but you don’t go there for that anyway. The wait time can vary, depending on time of day, but usually not more than 15-20 minutes. The prices are reasonable.

Started out with a pretzel with “beer cheese” that was extremely runny and very sad. The pretzel itself was ok. Regarding the entree, the potatoe salad was not doing it and the sauerkraut and bratwurst was just good enough to eat most of it but that’s mainly thanks to the mustard. Our waitress was pretty short and disinterested. The place felt stuffy and there was persistent smell of weed. To put it simply, not worth it. For the price, wait for the table, and quality, I feel like it’s time wasted. I wouldn’t recommend unless you’re okay with mid German food.

1st time visit. We ordered the pretzel with beer cheese and the Wurst Platter which had three different sausages. The pretzel came with melted butter to dip it in which made it feel like I was eating crab Legs, it was weird. The beer cheese was very runny, more like cheese milk but it was still very good with the pretzel. The pret,el was so soft and delicious. The sausage player was a great variety and really good. Our sides were the German potato salad which was def different. It was warm, ad onions, bacon and vinegar. We did like it. We also had the steamed veggies and mash potatoes which were both very good. Also had a few beers and their our apple liquor drink. Loved it. I would eat here again. The line to get in is in a stairwell and awkward.

Went out with my family for my birthday dinner, was so excited. First issue was we got no silverware, waitress was not very welcoming, glassware was clearly dirty, hair in appetizers as well being cold. When I brought attention to the fact there was hair in it she was snappy as well as her remark of "yea I overheard" stated she would figure it out and then never came back to the table until we had grabbed someone else to tell them our ENTIRE meals were cold, mashed potatoes were the warmest thing of the meal and they were barely room temp. Staff proceeded to give us attitude the entire time as well as while clearing off the table. Overall extremely shitty service as well as staffs attitudes. It was an overall embarrassing experience.

Overall, our dinner at the Heidelberg was good. The exterior of the restaurant looks just like a Bavarian town. Unfortunately, the interior is looking quite rundown and in need of a refresh. The food was good, came out hot and pretty quickly. We did order as soon as we sat down since there were quite a few groups of people who looked to have been waiting for a while. The schnitzel was our favorite part. Based on all things we’d likely come back.

I read somewhere this is the most photographed building in Helen so of course we had to visit! It’s so cute outside and the inside looks like a little speakeasy with accordion players! The food was great! Service was a little slow, but they were friendly and everything was fresh and good!

When visiting Helen, I wanted to experience Germany even in the food. The Heidelberg did not disappoint! My food was pleasantly different and I have no complaints. Thank you for the German experience! Also, it’s beautiful on the outside and thought it was cool the restaurant was upstairs.

Didn’t like the food at all, ordered black bean burger. On the menu said , comes with tomato onion lettuce cheese , but nothing on the burgers, just a bread and burger. Nachos were salty. Margarita was not good at all. The service was horrible. The waitress didn’t come to ask if everything was okay. Only good thing about this place is that it’s by the river. So you can enjoy the view. We enjoy the view but not the food.

It is a good location but service was a bit slow. There were several pieces of hair in my salad so that was a bummer. The salad bowl also looked really dirty. Not sure if it was dirty or just stained. The rest of my party had sandwiches which all were good. Overall would probably not go again.

Food was fine. Not authentic German, but neither is the town. :) The German potato salad was really good, and the pretzel with butter and salt was delicious. The view over the river was really lovely. We enjoyed watching the water on the rocks while we waited for our food.

this experience at Cafe International was so disappointing that I feel the need to speak up. We brought a friend who’s visiting from another country, and we thought this would be a nice place to treat him. We each ordered a coffee for $7 which, even in the U.S., is expensive but especially for our friend, that’s a big amount of money where he’s from. We wanted him to have a good experience, and instead, we were just embarrassed. The coffee was honestly the most watered-down thing I’ve ever been served. Light in color, no richness, no flavor — it tasted like plain tap water. We weren’t rude when we brought it up, we simply asked if they could replace it or give us a refund. Instead, the staff walked up and literally grabbed the coffees off our table right in front of us, and said, “Since you’ve been sipping on it, we can only refund half.” No apology, no understanding, just attitude. I’ve worked in customer service — I get it, not every day is perfect. But this felt like they couldn’t care less. We left the place feeling embarrassed, especially for our guest. To pay that much for such poor quality and to be treated that way? It just didn’t sit right.

I have been coming to Helen for 37 years. We always love coming to the International Cafe. Mainly, because we love the atmosphere. Sitting at a riverside table. This time, we had a grouchy greeting by a NOT friendly hostess. After a arm wrestle for a river view seat, we were lucky to get Lucas as our server. Lucas saved the day. I ordered my "usual". Bratwurst, red cabbage and pretzel with a Chardonnay. All was perfect except the pretzel was too hard. I didn't complain but took it back to the hotel and heated in microwave to soften. We got a good laugh when Lucas told us he is 29 after he carded me (a 70 year old) and then I let him know I have made a annual trip to Helen for the last 37 years. He was a cute kid who saved the day from that grouchy gal (rough around the edges) who greeted us. We loved watching the tubers going over the short fall in the river. Food is average, drinks good (brother had a German beer) but the location is five stars. Ask for Lucas! "Bring back those festive greeters who made coming to the International Cafe something to look forward to" .

Extremely overpriced small portions. Salmon was a small sliver that was overcooked. Mac bowl was cold and flavorless. The best thing we got was the mashed potatoes. Total waste of money. Will not be back.

The cafe has outdoor seating right by the river. We watched the tubers float by. The staff were friendly and gave information about the local area. I had the beyond sausage without the cheese and fries. I enjoyed it.

We decided to stop into this place as it was right on river so we could watch the tubing. It was extremely hot out and thought this would be the perfect spot. We got seated, waited a few minutes for our waiter to take our order. Hubby ordered a beer and water and I got Iced Tea. The beer and tea were good, but the water tasted horrible. Instead of a meal, we opted for 3 appetizers. The food was just ok. The pretzel bites had no salt on them, so basically fried dough. We had to ask for plates and silverware after our server put down our food without the table set, which is a little crazy. I will say they do honor Veterans discount, so we ended up getting $15.00 off the meal. That was very kind of them. We probably would not come back here again as it was really nothing special, but if you’re looking for a good beer and to just hang out, this is your place.

Alpine brew deck is our one of our favorite places to go. The location is great, the staff are awesome, and they take all doggos. This is my go to place when visiting Helen. This is year 9 for us and we were not disappointed.

I knew we were going to be in Helen for the weekend so I looked up some places. This brewery got my eye. I told my husband that it seemed like a cool place to check out and it definitely was. We got wings and they were definitely big and delicious. My kids got chicken tenders and loved the curly fries. The place was clean and the staff were nice and friendly. They complimented my shirt (WWE) and that was cool lol. Definitely will come again my next visit 😊 Everyone should check it out!

They have some German beer on tap. But it's served in a plastic cup and no foam. Exactly the opposite of how the Germans do it. The bratwurst is so so. The tables are sticky. So nothing German. Not a place to go back to

Gordon Ramsey would tear this place apart. We’ll start with the food. Which is probably the highlight of the experience. The appetizer was fresh from the freezer, the bratwurst did have good flavor though, and the fries were fresh. Other than that, nothing else was good. The drinks were mediocre at best, definitely not worth the price.. The cooks all huddled around the window staring at the guest as they received their food was strange.. most of them touching their face or phones with gloves on. The waitress mentioned a few times how she was ready to go home as more and more people walked in to be seated. Some of those guest ended up leaving shortly after not receiving menus after being by seated. Finally, the most frustrating part of the experience was the waitress hovering over our shoulder still holding the payment device while we are choosing the tip amount. Peer pressuring into leaving a good tip is how you receive a bad tip. Especially with the service received. I understand not everything is the servers fault and they can only control so much of what happens during a dining experience. But this experience was terrible.

​Visited spontaneously on a random October weekend, and this spot was an unexpected gem. ​From the moment we walked in, the atmosphere was a perfect blend of friendly energy and eclectic crowd, all set to a fantastic soundtrack of great music. The feeling here is genuinely welcoming. ​A definite good bet for anyone looking for a relaxed outing, especially considering the scenic view—a perfect backdrop for an afternoon or evening. This is a five-star find. ​Will definitely return.

We paid $76 for 2 $11 drinks, an appetizer that was very obviously frozen wonton, and 2 bratwurst entrees. The best part was the bratwurst itself but the meal itself was overpriced. The wonton only had 5 and small. The cooks were staring at us and other customers through the window overlooking the bar and were kind of creeped out. I could hear them yelling in the back and I could see one was on his phone while wearing the black gloves. Thats not sanitary. Our server was pushy when I went to pay and wouldn't let me hold the "clover" device while trying to add a tip. Its rude to hover over someone while asking them to press a button to add a tip. I hit custom tip and she insisted that I wasn't able to hold the device because people steal them.... Not only that but the server would walk out of the kitchen into the patio asking "is everyone good?" Like as a whole. Didn't take the time to check on each table if the food was OK or if we needed anything else. We didn't need anything and I would speak up if we did. It was just very shocking how laid back and unprofessional the people who WORK there were acting. We tipped the server but honestly after looking back I wish we didn't. This was not a good experience and we would have had better food and better service if we went to a different restaurant.

After arriving in town I went in search of dinner, preferably German food. This was open until 9pm so I went at 7pm to avoid the last minute rush. Easy to find with a parking lot across the street. Friendly service. I was quickly seated and my waitress, Sharon, suggested some items on the menu. Service was fast and my waitress attentive. I'll be back for more of their delicious food.

Homemade red cabbage, what more needs to be said! Go early, because once this small, intimate restaurant starts running low, they close the door. But if you're lucky enough to get in, you'll find a polite and humorous waiter well versed in the beer and food offerings, and willing to assist those with questions. Everything we tasted was amazing, but with each bite we understood what we were eating was homemade by hands that love the food and care what the customers think. Thank you for a wonderful evening!

Visited the restaurant based on reviews. A little hard to find as it is tucked away. But once arrived,we got lucky to find available seating, It did get busy. Food came out quickly enough. My daughter and enjoyed everything very much. Thank you!

Stopped during Oktoberfest based on a YouTube recommendation for best pretzel in Helen. They were right! Ordered the one with beer cheese and had a house ale with it. Superb.

This place was great! they were quick with our food and kind! our pretzel was top notch and the house made cheese that goes with it was fantastic! they recommended we try the lindemens beer, it’s from belgium and we tried the raspberry and the peach flavors. they were a 10/10, you gotta try this place!

This is a hidden gem!! The food was fantastic! atmosphere was fun and the service was great. We had two of the German dishes, two American, and three deserts…. ALL were delicious!! Go and eat there now! You won’t regret it!

Happened upon this little hidden gem on our recent trip 10/31/25, Robbie greeted us and sat us quickly. Offered beer suggestions and he was right on the money. The husband had the German Sub with thepotatopancake, I had a cup of the Gholoush. Which all the food was amazing, Robbie provided top notch service! Will definitely visit again next time we are in Helen GA

The food was hot and delicious!! Lots of options on the menu. And the staff was quick and friendly. I would definitely recommend this place for a great Mexican meal.

We decided to order takeout from here and are so glad we did. Everything tasted absolutely delicious! 💯🤤🎉 YouTubers: McAndrew Travels & Twisted Crimes with Chris and Heather

Awesome place to go after tubing! No wait, great service and really great Mexican menu! Thank you also to Anna

Came up to Helen from Atlanta on vacation and this restaurant was AMAZING! Great food, well seasoned, the drinks were also on point, the Texas margarita was GREAT! And the atmosphere was also amazing! We got lucky and came on the night where there was mariachi and they played all the songs we wanted! Definitely recommend this restaurant when you’re in Helen! Our server AnaRose was amazing!!! Def recommend her!!

The food was good and I guess being how it was in a Bavarian town atmosphere Mexican is probably what you would not be going to this Helen Georgia to get. The Mexican food I've had better all though this food was not that bad. Or fajita mix did not come with rice or beans. Did not understand that and question it the waitress said that's the way they did it there.

A decent Mexican place with good options. Food was good and serving portions were adequate. However, the pina colada was way too icy and didn’t tasted well. Our waiter was courteous and helpful. They fixed the tip on their own and restrooms were kinda small and not clean enough.

Great Mexican food in Helen! The Al Pastor Tacos and margaritas were my favorite by far—perfectly seasoned and full of flavor. Definitely worth checking out for anyone craving authentic Mexican cuisine.

They could have done so much better. Best item is large pretzel. The beer came in plastic cups? The food was just not good. With a little effort it would have been better. I guess they get so much business they just don’t care ? Cold beer in an ice cold glass cup is the best and only way to serve beer 🍺! Will never go there again. Super expensive too. The only bright spot was the waitress she was great!

My wife and I ate her for lunch. No wait, the waitress was very friendly, the place was very clean, the food came out very quickly. I got the mountain top burger and fries. I'll be honest. That was one of the biggest, juiciest, flavorful burgers I've ever had! I can't wait to go back and try other things!

Best burgers in town! I had the Mountain Top burger and it was mouth watering. Along with a couple Two Tire Tipsy Temples. Amazing service and atmosphere.

Edited to add photo of table/ server- thank you for your response. The service was extremely slow. There was something wrong with every order at our table. (Missing items or wrong items) we had to ask multiple times for items to be corrected. I know it was a busy weekend, but it was ridiculous. My fries were also lukewarm at best when they arrived at the table. Then when the bills came there were a couple that were not done correctly. We were not told that gratuity was included and were not given the option to view anything but the insert your card now screen before paying. 2 burgers, 2 beers, and a bottle of water should not have come to $108 ... first and last time we will visit and would NOT recommend.

This was my husband and I's first trip to Helen. We stopped in at TTT twice during our few days stay. The first time was on a Sunday during Oktoberfest, which was quite a bit busier than the next day, but the service was quick and efficient. Both visits we had beer/drinks, and the second visit ordered food as well. We ordered (to-go) the loaded potato pancakes, and loaded baked potatoes (one with Krainerwurst and the other with Knockwurst). Everything was great! This was my fist time ever trying potato pancakes, never would've thought to eat them with apple sauce but what a great suggestion by Ms. Vickie (our bartender). I wished I had ordered the platter dinner, it smelled SO delicious from across the bar. We absolutely felt right at home, and cant wait to come back and visit the area again. It was very nice to meet you Mr. Dan! It was also refreshing to see an owner (both times we went) there doing things around the establishment, being present with their staff, as well as interacting with the guests!

We had a club sandwich and it was really good. Fries and onion rings were really good. Pretzel was good as well. Drinks come in plastic Dixie cups which I didn't care for and it was overpriced. Good food and atmosphere though.

We had a great time here for Oktoberfest! The atmosphere, drinks, and service it top notch and cannot be beat. Even though they were VERY busy we got helped quickly and had plenty of seating. The drinks are also the best price and the strongest that we had in Helen. Thank you Dan and Misty - you killed it!

Excellent coffee and experience! This place is very popular, but the line moves quickly and these ladies keep it fun! Cold brew was perfect. Highly recommend.

Everything here is sooo yummy! The coffee is perfect smooth and rich, just how I like it The white chocolate scones are amazing, especially if you ask them to heat them up trust me, it makes all the difference Cozy spot and such good vibes!

The coffee was pretty good. Service was nice. Small place. I was surprised that the 20 ounce latte already comes with 3 shots of Espresso in it. Good selection of "other milks" (Almond, oatmilk).

Ordered Americano coffee, they make it with one shot of espresso and 16 oz of steaming water. Basically water down burnt coffee. Americano is made with limited amount of hot 90•C (200F) , not 100•C water, it burns the coffee. Water should be limited to 200-250 grams (6-8 oz), otherwise you water it down. We had to ask for ice to cool it down, but definitely not a great coffee shop.

I’ve never had an espresso on its own with any add-ons aside from milk and sweetener, so the concept of a double shot with whipped cream sounded like a treat! It was really a great pairing of richness from the cream that balanced out the acidity of the rather-delicious coffee. Really enjoyed this place!

We strolled to the coffee shop on a Monday morning. No wait. Coffee was so good!! I got the Cowboy iced coffee and my hubby got the Vanilla frappe. Both were delicious. The girl working was super nice and friendly. We will definitely be going back.

I loved Yonah Coffee in Helen, GA! The place is super cute, and I was so happy to find Brazilian coffee beans for sale there! I tried the White Chocolate Raspberry latte, and it was absolutely delicious. I’ll definitely mention Yonah Coffee on my YouTube channel and can’t wait to go back! ☕🇧🇷💛

My 4 kids all had a crepes the misses and I did not. They were split on their opinion of how good they were. The twins said the crepes were amazing (one had crepe with banana and Nutella and the other one with strawberries and Nutella). The two oldest had bananas and Nutella and the “American Cream” crepe and said they weren’t bad but they’ve had better. I think you should still try this spot for yourself.

This is one of those times where it pays to have early risers in the fam. We got here a few minutes after they opened. The service was so friendly and accommodating, the crepes and Belgian waffles were delicious, they even have a window where you can watch them cook which the kiddos loved! Would totally come here again!

The staff, the coffee, the food is BETTER than any other place in town! Blueberry crepe is divine, and the veggie crepe with feta is amazing! And, if you are a coffee snob like me, you won’t be disappointed - I enjoyed a Cortado with 3 shots! This place also has a VRBO/Airbnb you can stay at, for those of you that want to enjoy being in the middle of town - with access to everything!

This is a small location with very little seating. The staff is so friendly and accommodating though!! The crepes have a wonderful flavor. But they are a little overpriced for the size and amount of food you get. $50+ for 2 small crepes and an iced coffee seemed a bit much. It is good though!

Village Crepe Haus My friends and I were on a girls’ trip in Helen, Georgia, and found ourselves craving crêpes—this little gem did not disappoint! The café is charming and cozy, offering a great selection of sweet and savory crêpes. I had the turkey and avocado crêpe (delicious!), one friend ordered the chicken and veggie, and another tried the classic cinnamon and sugar. Everyone was happy, especially with the cappuccinos. The prices were very reasonable, and the atmosphere was relaxed and welcoming. Just a heads-up: parking isn’t free, but we found a lot nearby and split the $10 fee, which felt fair for the downtown Helen area. If you’re in town, Village Crepe Haus is definitely worth a stop.

What a fantastic breakfast place! My mom and I loved the delicious crepes, great selection of the coffee flavors, very clean restaurant and might be the best customer service in a while. Thank you so much for the hospitality.

Best crêpes ever. And the service from the whole staff particularly our waiter Corey, but all staff, My was awesome. We are going back tomorrow!!!

Atmosphere was fun with live entertainment and the gentleman that was singing and playing the guitar was very good. My family all had bratwurst plate with sauerkraut and potatoes. Food came out fast and was very delicious I would definitely recommend for anyone in town looking for a quick bite

Great place with live music and good drinks. BUT be advised the Automatically place a at least 20% gratuity and the don’t tell you and the notice on the menu isn’t that easy to see. Love the place but disappointed!

BE VERY CAREFUL with this place. Oktoberfest is always fun in Helen! I have always enjoyed this place for few years, and always recommended them. But this past experience wasn't a good one. I bought 2 beers refills, 1 beer with mug, and 5 sausages. I remember seeing in the card machine around low $80s, and I was never prompted for tip on the card machine. They didn't give me a receipt, and I left some cash as tip (as I always do). Next day, I see a charge of $96 on my card. The only explanation I have is that they added 20% tip without my consent. I did not see any sign nowhere in the establishment saying that they charge 20% on everything. If you are owner of this business, please check what they are doing on the outside bar. If you are the owner of this place, and you know this is going on, please stop it. Don't loose the trust of your customers. If this happened to you too, please don't stay silent.

Stay away during Oktoberfest!!!! The bartender thought I was drunk so when I ordered a beer and a Jagermeister she gave herself a fat tip. I didn’t realize until I tapped to pay and saw the total. When I asked her about it she mumbled something about charges for the cup and “auto gratuities.” When I watched the next three transactions for my friends she selected 20% gratuities for herself, but not the giant one she charged me. Who selects their own tip???

Bartender didn't even look up when we got to her after waiting in line for 15 mins. She was going over something with a waitress and never acknowledged us. Stood there for way too long, finally left and went to another line... quick service from that bartender. Overpriced beer, though... was charged $2 more than posted. Since I paid cash, I didn't get a receipt. After reading comments here, I see auto gratuity is added, which is fine, but i didn't see that posted in line at the bar. If you're going to charge tips automatically, take the tip jars down. I gave a tip there, not knowing i had already been charged a tip. It was right before 9pm when we got there and the singer went on break for 30 mins. We waited, because we love listening to him. He didn't play long when he came back, but that's understood as he's there all day long. We'll get there earlier next time.

Really wanted to enjoy a delicious Bavarian pretzel with beer cheese and mustard - really a big miss here. It wasn't even warm, the beer cheese tastes canned. Look elsewhere if you want a good pretzel in Helen.

Pretty cool little German town in Helen GA! They have a mountain roller coaster that you need to try... we also did a love lock, but I'm not sure I would waste your money on that as the city cuts the lock and throws it away once a week. So it is not there forever like it used to be... dissappointing.

The obstacles left us longing for more — they were mostly all straight shots with a little slope or turn, but there is one excellent hill/wiggle/tunnel to the hole in the very back. It’s blazing hot on sunny days in the summer, so an epic choice to have an ice cream shop next door!

Such a charming, adorable, & beautiful mini golf course! Perfect for a date night. We saw that they have an ice cream place & some merch available for sale. Definitely recommend this place for mini golf lovers 😇

$25 for two adults was a bit steep. It’s 18 holes that are competitive. The location could use a bit of an update. It’s okay to make some cool changes and still stay with the German theme. We had a great time and we made sure to TAKE are time and not feel rushed. Go during the week!

Such a cute place! Easy to follow course. A few loose bricks here and there, but nothing too bad. Quick to play, and the ice cream shop is adorable. Fun way to spend an hour or so on a sunny day!

My husband and I visited Helen for the first time: we shopped, we ate, we went on the coaster, and we ended our afternoon with a round of mini golf and a scoop of ice cream at Alpine Golf & Scoop De Scoop. The beautiful details of the alpine theme were so fun! The greens are in great shape, and the creek running through the grounds added to the beauty of the experience. Lorelei checked us in and was very pleasant and friendly. We will definitely come back with the kids.

It had lots of flowers and was pretty. 18 holes with a free game if you get a hole in one on number 8.

A bit underwhelmed by the mini golf options in Helen. This particular course came recommended so I was hoping that it would be better maintained than Bavarian Mountain. It is beautifully landscaped but the greens had lots of debris and even a natural sand trap from heavy rains that had happened several days before. For the price, I would think that would be cleaned up. Putt putt golf used to involve clever obstacles but this course only offers the occasional curve or rolling green. One hole built on the hill had a switchback track but little to challenge adults. No cute windmills to shoot through. There was also an accident on the floor of the women's bathroom that had not been addressed by the staff; I guess that wasn't in their job description which I guess I can understand due to the health hazard, but eww. The pictured hole had a creative two ball design. Make of that what you will. Lol

It was way expensive we could have went to Pigeon Forge for her to ride 3 rides for $25. Never again. Didn't see no bowling,skating, or Lazer tag. There wasn't no snake bar they had chips and stuff up there at the counter thats it. NEVER AGAIN WE WILL STEP FOOT IN THAT PLACE WAST OF MONEY. Yes daughter had fun told her this was the LAST TIME here.

Our first time visiting Helen Fun Factory the last week of December and we had the best time. Plenty of things to do including arcade, indoor go-karts for adults and smaller kids, train rides, bouncy houses, roller skating, and laser tag. Prices are very reasonable and there’s literally fun for all ages. We enjoyed the indoor go-karts but had the most fun in laser tag. The set up was awesome, the environment was so fun and the guns we used were very life like in looks. Even my 8 yr old little girl who played for the first time ever had a blast. And, if you break the record for most kills, you get to spray paint your initials and kill number anywhere in the set up. We will definitely revisit this place in the future!

We found this place online while looking for something to do on a bad weather day with the kids.... I'm really glad we found it. As a kid from the 90s, it was great to see an arcade with laser tag, bounce houses, arcade games, air hockey, and a rollee skating rink under one roof. They also have some memorabilia and what not around the place...which was cool to see as well. Most importantly though....The staff there was super friendly and made us feel very welcome. The kids had an absolute ball....and (to us) prices were not insane. You get 5 tokens for a dollar. Most machines take 4 tokens per play. You can get tickets for the various rides and attractions ... I would have given them 5 stars, but the place does still need some more repairs and maintenance. But the general vibe of the place is awesome and I hope to see them keep up the vision of a family friendly fun zone

Took our grandkids here yesterday. They had SO MUCH FUN! The staff were amazing patient with the little ones, and the carts were new and ELECTRIC! The whole place was extremely clean, too! There’s a skate rink and bounce house in the next building, too..

Don’t waste your money here! The entire place was still under renovation. The bounce houses were kind of lack luster, with only a couple things to do for 15 dollars. When we were heading to the laser tag we went through several hallways that reeked of mildew and water stains and I even bruised my knee pretty bad on the sad wood cut-outs that they called “hiding places”. With the arcade lots of the machines were not working leaving practically nothing to do in that area. On the upside the staff was pretty nice but that’s the only good thing you’ll get from this dump. I wouldn’t even recommend this place to my worse enemy. Alpine “fun” factory just feels like a place loosely tied together by one sad and misleading title.

What a great time! My husband and I were in Helen for Oktoberfest and wanted to do something other than wander up and down the strip and eat… and drink, lol. We went to the Alpine Fun Factory, spent $20 on 100 tokens and had an awesome time playing all kinds of arcade games for the afternoon! The Walking Dead game is my favorite, it’s a cabinet game where you sit and the controllers are crossbows. I was excited to find that here, we also got to play the Jurassic Park cabinet game, Big Game Hunter, a ride-on motorcycle racing game, Pac-Man, and a lot of the hands-on classics like the basketball hoop toss game, Down a Clown and a game that looked a lot like beer pong and tried to win a stuffed animal from the claw machine, but y’all know how tough that is! I learned that I would be a great person to have on hand in a zombie apocalypse, and I can defend you against dinosaurs, but if I have to hunt for my dinner, I’m pretty bad at shooting elk and even worse at shooting targets with a rifle. We earned about 100 tickets for some of the games we played, and we were able to get two packets of Fun Dip as our prize! What a great day! There is also indoor go kart racing, both a small kids track, and a larger track for teens and adults. It wasn’t crowded when we were there - there’s a lot of room to spread out and all the games worked well, which was exciting. If you’ve ever been to an arcade where a lot of things are broken that can be really frustrating, but we did not deal with that here at all! I would definitely go back. The price was great. The staff were nice and the games are awesome! Thank you for a fun afternoon!

Let me start by saying if you're nostalgic about the 80s and 90s then this is the place for you! If you're expecting something new and pretentious, stay away unless you can have an open mind and enjoy what's being provided. With that said, we love this place! Indoor go-carts, tons of arcade games, a few pool tables, an air hockey table, mixed with a few old cars, and a throwback skating rink that hits you in the right place. Everyone working here was extremely friendly and helpful. We were extremely grateful to have someplace like this to bring our small kids on such a cold day. We will definitely be back in the future and tell everyone we know about it!

I was disappointed! The coffee was awesome but the grits were undercooked and flat tasting. The corned beef hash was canned and for a place that has that high a rating it should be homemade. My eggs were cold as well.as the corned beef. The best part was the coffee and biscuit. Will not return. Also the atmosphere was strange. We were greeted like unexpected guests. Very sad it wasn't worth the wait.

In downtown Hellen GA. Went with a large group for breakfast that had to be split. So large groups not recommended (4 or less). Food was very good. Owners both are the cooks and the place is very welcoming and warm. Christian focus restaurant as this is their ministry. We all loved the food and enjoyed a healthy meal.

Amazing food and amazing restaurant! I haven't been served this well in a very long time. The management and staff were extremely welcoming and nice. I would not recommend eating anywhere else but here if you want the best breakfast in the area.

The Meeting Place is an excellent family restaurant for breakfast and lunch. 1. Staff was friendly and checked on us often 2. The chef checked on the food quality with us 3. The vegetables that come with the food was ripe and delicious. The food was also delicious and the right amount of seasonings 4. The presentation of the food was good

Really great breakfast and speedy service. This place had a very kind staff that was just top knotch and truly professional in all aspects.. Probably some of the nicest people we have met before. It was such a pleasure to dine at this establishment. Best place to grab breakfast in Helen!

My daughters and I ate at this nice restaurant and truly enjoyed the food and GREAT hospitality. Shauna is a TERRIFIC waitress!!! The chicken fried steak, pancakes, eggs, and grits were very tasty!!! We will DEFINITELY put "The Meeting Place" on our list of favorite eateries in Helen!!!!

The meeting place is one of the better restaurants in Helen Georgia, but we were very disappointed on our last trip as they were suffering a power outage. Even though we've enjoyed it multiple times in the past they were not able to restore power in order to open during our most recent trip. I still would recommend this restaurant as one of the best that you should give a little try if you're in the Helen Georgia area. You can park your car once and enjoy shopping at Betty's Country Store and a meal at the meeting place!

It was pretty busy, but we got seated as soon as we walked in. Drinks took a while cause our server forgot. She apologized profusely and it wasn't a big deal. We could tell they were busy there were only two servers and the place was basically full. The food came out and it was good nothing fancy, but for the price it tasted good and there was a good amount. I'd go again.

5/3/15 - Terrible piss poor customer service. Was not acknowledged entering cafe. Waited a solid 5 mins after seating selves b4 receiving menus. Two different large parties that had arrived well after the 2 of us, received their orders b4 we finally got up and left 45 mins after placing our simple breakfast orders that never showed. We had to get our own straws. Upon realizing their mistake they seemed more concerned about how the kitchen received the order rather than attempting to rectify the situation with customer.

The place was clean and easily accessible. We got seated immediately and our food came out quickly. The food is good but nothing to rave about. A step up from the huddle house for being locally owned and operated.

As good a breakfast place as any in Helen. We never eat at franchises, we can get Huddle House at home. Unique decor and story to the place. It's on the menu. We had breakfast; eggs, biscuits, gravy. All was hot, fresh, tasty. We will return there next time we are in Helen.

Long wait for a table, long wait for food. The food was pricy for the quality, but flavorful nonetheless. Tight seating areas, but overall a decent bite to eat. Variety was decent as well, though the place specializes in breakfast and brunch styled dishes.

Very slow getting our food out of the kitchen. Wife's country fried steak was a prepared, frozen, bland generic one from a restaurant supply vendor, ice cold mashed potatoes, and cold collards. Nothing special about this place unless you like staring at one hundred old license plates for an hour...

Got the two egg breakfast. Home fries could have used some seasoning salt. Biscuit was big and fluffy and delicious, as was the sausage gravy. Otherwise, pretty average.