Mountain Fresh Grocery is a standout dining destination in Highlands, North Carolina, where upscale market convenience meets the warmth and flavor of a thoughtfully crafted restaurant experience.
Located at 521 Main St, this inviting spot brings together the best of a butcher, bakery, wine shop, deli, grill, and wood-fired pizza under one roof, creating a place where locals and visitors can enjoy everything from a quick bite to a relaxed, memorable meal.
Whether you are stopping in for breakfast, settling in for lunch or dinner, or planning catering for a special gathering, Mountain Fresh Grocery offers the kind of quality and variety that makes dining easy, satisfying, and consistently appealing.
Guests come for the food and stay for the experience. The menu offers a well-rounded mix of comfort food, healthy options, organic dishes, coffee, cocktails, beer, and a great wine list, along with standout desserts and a strong selection of tea.
Known for serving local specialties, fast service, and crowd-pleasing favorites, it is a place that works equally well for solo dining, casual meals with friends, or a full dine-in experience. With outdoor seating, counter service, takeaway, delivery, and on-site services available, customers can enjoy Mountain Fresh Grocery in the way that suits their day best.
The bar on site, Wi‑Fi, restroom access, and option to accept reservations add even more convenience, while debit cards, credit cards, and NFC mobile payments make paying simple and flexible.
Mountain Fresh Grocery also makes comfort and accessibility a priority, with wheelchair-accessible parking, entrance, seating, and toilet facilities designed to welcome every guest with ease. Its casual yet trendy atmosphere creates a polished, inviting setting that feels both approachable and elevated.
Backed by a strong 4.40-star rating from 1,672 reviews, the business has earned a reputation for delivering quality, consistency, and a dining experience people are happy to recommend.
For anyone looking for fresh ingredients, expertly prepared meals, and a place that combines everyday convenience with genuine culinary appeal, Mountain Fresh Grocery is a trusted favorite in the heart of Highlands.
Popular Items
Frequently ordered and highly recommended items at Mountain Fresh Grocery
Our Story
Welcome to a place where great food meets warm hospitality. We believe dining is more than just a meal - it's an experience to be savored and shared.
Our kitchen is dedicated to creating dishes that bring people together, using recipes that honor tradition while embracing innovation.
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A glimpse of our restaurant experience
Food & Drinks
Crushed house-made tomato sauce or garlic-infused evoo, basil, grande mozzarella
Crushed house-made tomato sauce, grande mozzarella, figs, pancetta, Gorgonzola, topped with arugula
Crushed house-made tomato sauce, grande mozzarella, basil, Italian sausage, roasted red peppers
Crushed house-made tomato sauce. Grande mozzarella, prosciutto di parma caramelized onions, roasted red peppers
Garlic-infused evoo, grande mozzarella, prosciutto di parma, mushrooms, topped with arugula
Alfredo sauce, grande mozzarella, chicken, caramelized onions, Gorgonzola, drizzled in buffalo sauce
Crushed house-made tomato sauce, grande mozzarella, pecorino Romano, provolone, gorgonzola
Alfredo sauce, grande mozzarella, Italian sausage caramelized onions
Includes house-made sauce, grande mozzarella, and up to 3 toppings
House-made red sauce, grande mozzarela, pepperoni
House-made red sauce, grande mozzarela, pepperoni
House-made red sauce, grande mozzarella pineapple, ham
House-made alfredo sauce, grande mozzarella, spinach mushrooms, red onions, parmesan
BBQ sauce, grande .mozzarella, chicken, caramelized onions bacon, Gorgonzola
House-made red sauce, grande mozzarella, pepperoni mushrooms red onions, banana peppers
House-made red sauce, grande mozzarella pepperoni Italian sausage, ground beef. Ham, bacon
House-made red sauce, grande mozzarella caramelized onions roasted red peppers. Green peppers, artichokes, black olives
House-made alfredo sauce grande mozzarella, pepperoni Italian sausage, mushrooms, roasted red peppers, green peppers
Includes sauce, mozzarella, and up to 3 toppings
Spaghetti tossed in our house-made marinara sauce and topped with 6oz of beef and pork meatballs
Fettuccine pasta tossed in our hearty house-made bolognese meat sauce
Our NY-style pizza dough filled with spinach, mozzarella and garlic, and served with house-made sauce
Fettuccine tossed with our house-made alfredo sauce
Arugula, Parmesan cheese, pine nuts, cherry tomatoes, evoo and lemon dressing
Our NY-style pizza dough filled with pepperoni, mozzarella and served with our house-made sauce
Provolone, mozzarella, and your choice of up to 3 pizza toppings
Crushed house-made tomato sauce or garlic-infused evoo, basil, grande mozzarella
Crushed house-made tomato sauce, grande mozzarella, figs, pancetta, Gorgonzola, topped with arugula
Crushed house-made tomato sauce, grande mozzarella, basil, Italian sausage, roasted red peppers
Crushed house-made tomato sauce. Grande mozzarella, prosciutto di parma caramelized onions, roasted red peppers
Garlic-infused evoo, grande mozzarella, prosciutto di parma, mushrooms, topped with arugula
Alfredo sauce, grande mozzarella, chicken, caramelized onions, Gorgonzola, drizzled in buffalo sauce
Crushed house-made tomato sauce, grande mozzarella, pecorino Romano, provolone, gorgonzola
Alfredo sauce, grande mozzarella, Italian sausage caramelized onions
Includes house-made sauce, grande mozzarella, and up to 3 toppings
House-made red sauce, grande mozzarela, pepperoni
House-made red sauce, grande mozzarela, pepperoni
House-made red sauce, grande mozzarella pineapple, ham
House-made alfredo sauce, grande mozzarella, spinach mushrooms, red onions, parmesan
BBQ sauce, grande .mozzarella, chicken, caramelized onions bacon, Gorgonzola
House-made red sauce, grande mozzarella, pepperoni mushrooms red onions, banana peppers
House-made red sauce, grande mozzarella pepperoni Italian sausage, ground beef. Ham, bacon
House-made red sauce, grande mozzarella caramelized onions roasted red peppers. Green peppers, artichokes, black olives
House-made alfredo sauce grande mozzarella, pepperoni Italian sausage, mushrooms, roasted red peppers, green peppers
Includes sauce, mozzarella, and up to 3 toppings
Spaghetti tossed in our house-made marinara sauce and topped with 6oz of beef and pork meatballs
Fettuccine pasta tossed in our hearty house-made bolognese meat sauce
Our NY-style pizza dough filled with spinach, mozzarella and garlic, and served with house-made sauce
Fettuccine tossed with our house-made alfredo sauce
Arugula, Parmesan cheese, pine nuts, cherry tomatoes, evoo and lemon dressing
Our NY-style pizza dough filled with pepperoni, mozzarella and served with our house-made sauce
Provolone, mozzarella, and your choice of up to 3 pizza toppings
Hear from our valued guests
Delicious! It’s my go-to place for brunch while staying in the Highlands. Biscuits and gravy, pancakes, omlette and hash browns, french toast…
Cute little bakery, grocery, deli and restaurant rolled into one. We needed some supplies and wandered about for a while enjoying the vast array of items from wine, beer, bread, cheese, olive oils and jams. Such a quaint establishment with friendly staff. A must, for visitors to Highlands who need toothpaste and bread. Their homemade soups are delicious and taste like my mom's. That's pretty impressive and hard to do. Love this place!
Lovely little grocery & more! Pizza was awesome. Salad was fantastic. And service was amazing! All of this even during the off season. Highly recommend!
Stopped to pick up food on our way to our Airbnb. Plenty to choose from. Large selection of hot our cold food, already prepared foods, large selection of cheeses, coffees, fruits, etc.
Don't let the name deceive you, this is primarily a restaurant, food court style. Lots of great options. Sandwiches, burgers, pizza, pasta, and more. We enjoyed the food. Pizza took some time and it is made to order. Seating options inside or outside. Large wine selection.
We love this place. I got the grilled chicken sandwich- and my guys got the homemade pizza. It was all really good. I also got a pecan pie for thanksgiving and it was delicious! If you want specialty items they have a butcher - meat market - wide selection of wines- to go fresh dips - chicken salads - pizza and bakery.
The food is really good. We ate here twice. We got a sandwich, the chicken tenders and a BBQ chicken pizza. The pizza needed more barbeque sauce, but other than that it was delicious. The staff were friendly. And the prices were great.
Great spot for breakfast, a quick shopping trip, and an excellent selection of wine. Breakfast is a popular time with fresh baked goods, prepared meals, coffee bar, and Bloody Mary's available. Ample seating indoors and out. Friendly staff; the owner chatted with us about how he curates the wine selection and it sounds like there will be an expanded Oregon offering. My son said it was the best breakfast sandwich he's ever had ($6 breakfast sandwich on a biscuit). Very unassuming place from the outside but absolutely worth stopping in. We look forward to returning
I love Mountain Fresh, I've been there many times and will continue to do so! You can find all kinds of food for everyone, they give you boxes to take away, and the service is very fast. It's not expensive and it's a great place to hang out for a while, eating and drinking, or just to buy food to take home.
What an interesting place. This would be so great for people on vacation. They have ready meals. They have cooked meals. They’ve got a bakery and their wine selection is huge. They even have an old-fashioned butcher.
Common questions about Mountain Fresh Grocery
Mountain Fresh Grocery is located at 521 Main St, Highlands, NC 28741, United States, Highlands, NC, United States.
You can reach Mountain Fresh Grocery by calling +1 828-526-2400.
Mountain Fresh Grocery has a rating of 4.4 out of 5 based on 1672 customer reviews.
Mountain Fresh Grocery features the following accessibility: Wheelchair-accessible car park, Wheelchair-accessible entrance, Wheelchair-accessible seating, Wheelchair-accessible toilet.
Mountain Fresh Grocery features the following service options: Outdoor seating, Delivery, On-site services, Takeaway, Dine-in.
Mountain Fresh Grocery features the following highlights: Fast service, Great beer selection, Great coffee, Great dessert, Great tea selection, Great wine list, Serves local specialty.
Mountain Fresh Grocery features the following popular for: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Solo dining.
Mountain Fresh Grocery features the following offerings: Alcohol, Beer, Cocktails, Coffee, Comfort food, Healthy options, Organic dishes, Quick bite, Salad bar, Small plates, Spirits, Vegan options, Vegetarian options, Wine.
Mountain Fresh Grocery features the following dining options: Breakfast, Brunch, Lunch, Dinner, Catering, Counter service, Dessert, Seating, Table service.
Mountain Fresh Grocery features the following amenities: Bar on site, Restroom, Wi-Fi, Paid Wi-Fi.
Mountain Fresh Grocery features the following atmosphere: Casual, Trendy.
Mountain Fresh Grocery features the following crowd: Family friendly, Groups, Tourists.
Mountain Fresh Grocery features the following planning: Accepts reservations.
Mountain Fresh Grocery features the following payments: Debit cards, NFC mobile payments, Credit cards.
Mountain Fresh Grocery features the following children: Good for kids, High chairs.
Mountain Fresh Grocery features the following parking: Free parking lot, Free street parking, Plenty of parking.
Mountain Fresh Grocery features the following pets: Dogs allowed, Dogs allowed inside, Dogs allowed outside.
Business Features
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