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THE ELLIJAY BLOG2025 Best BBQ: The Pink Pig
Congratulations to The Pink Pig for winning Best BBQ in the 2025 Ellijay Restaurant Week! 🏆✨ Since 1967, the Pink Pig in Cherry Log has been a beloved stop for both locals and travelers craving true Southern barbecue. From their signature garlic salad to slow-smoked...
2025 Best International Cuisine: Pueblo Cantina
Congratulations to Pueblo Cantina for winning Best International Cuisine in the 2025 Ellijay Restaurant Week! 🏆✨ For over 20 years, Pueblo Cantina has been serving unforgettable flavors to the North Georgia Mountains. From their tender Birria Tacos to sizzling Fajitas...
2025 Best Dessert: A Little Baked Bakery
Congratulations to A Little Baked Bakery for winning Best Dessert in the 2025 Ellijay Restaurant Week! 🏆✨ Nestled on North Main Street in Downtown Ellijay, this charming bakery is a must-visit for anyone with a sweet tooth. From indulgent cakes like their rich Red...
2025 Best Sandwich: Cantaberry Restaurant
Congratulations to Cantaberry Restaurant for winning Best Sandwich in the 2025 Ellijay Restaurant Week! 🏆✨ Since 2008, this charming gem in Downtown Ellijay has been a favorite for locals and travelers alike. Whether you’re stopping in for a laid-back lunch date or a...
2025 Best Vendor: Reece’s Cider Co
Congratulations to Reece’s Cider C for winning Best Vendor in the 2025 Ellijay Restaurant Week! 🏆✨ Since opening Ellijay’s first hard cidery and tasting room in 2021, Reece’s has been crafting crisp, small-batch ciders using apples grown right on their family...
2025 Best Breakfast: The Chili Dog
Congratulations to The Chili Dog for winning Best Breakfast in the 2025 Ellijay Restaurant Week! 🏆✨ For over 55 years, this Ellijay staple has been serving up hearty, comforting breakfasts that locals and visitors alike have come to love. Whether you’re craving...
2025 Best Drinks: River Street Tavern
Congratulations to River Street Tavern for winning Best Drinks in the 2025 Ellijay Restaurant Week! 🏆✨ Right in the heart of River Street in Downtown Ellijay, River Street Tavern is the go-to spot for a night out, whether you’re toasting a big win or just winding down...
2025 Best Date Night: Buckley Vineyards
Congratulations to Buckley Vineyards for winning Best Date Night in the 2025 Ellijay Restaurant Week! 🏆✨ Nestled among rolling green acres and surrounded by the stunning North Georgia Mountains, a trip to Buckley Vineyards is the ultimate way to slow down, unwind, and...
2025 Most Kid-Friendly: Papa’s Pizza
Congratulations to Papa’s Pizza for winning Most Kid-Friendly in the 2025 Ellijay Restaurant Week! 🏆✨ Step inside and feel like a kid again — where endless pizza, the sound of ski ball, and flashing arcade lights create the perfect backdrop for new family memories....
2025 Best Bread: High Mountain Bread
Congratulations to High Mountain Bread for winning Best Bread in the 2025 Ellijay Restaurant Week! 🏆✨ Tucked in East Ellijay, High Mountain Bread is a cozy local favorite known for delicious breakfasts and quick, satisfying lunches. Their shelves are filled with...
2025 Best Bartender: Faith Schmidt
Congratulations to Faith Schmidt, who was voted Best Bartender for the 2025 Ellijay Restaurant Week! 🍸✨ Faith has been a valued part of The Roof team since opening day and also shares her talents with The Door and River Street Tavern. Her creativity behind the bar and...
2025 Best Apple Dish: B.J. Reece Orchards
Congratulations to B.J. Reece Orchards for winning Best Apple Dish in the 2025 Ellijay Restaurant Week! 🏆✨ Nestled in the heart of Ellijay, B.J. Reece Orchards has been a beloved local favorite since the 1960s, sprawling over 200 acres and offering a wide range of...












