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Brunch Spots·Downtown·Blowing Rock, NC

The Local

★4.5Google rating(2,723 reviews)
The Local
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Known For

the brunch dish you'll be thinking about all week

Upscale-casual New American eatery & bar that morphs into a late-night DJ club scene on weekends.

🕐Best time to visit: golden hour on weekends

179 Howard St, Boone, NC 28607, USA

Our Take

The Local's garden-adjacent outdoor seating and bright, airy dining room make brunch here feel like a small celebration rather than just a meal. With nearly 2,800 ratings to back it up, this is the kind of place that earns its reputation one table at a time — a charming spot that consistently delivers.

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Location

Downtown

179 Howard St, Boone, NC 28607, USA

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