Freds Backside Deli

If they don't have it you don't need it! They have everything! I'm so glad I caught Fred there as he was a wonderful friend to my dad, one of his best friends. It was great catching up. I could spend hours browsing the store or just sitting in one of the many areas. The view is gorgeous, the restaurant serves fantastic food. One stop shopping on top of Beech Mtn.

We visit beech mountain every year. We love the grocery store - it has everything we need during our stay and absolutely love their deli. The food is awesome, the service is great, prices are reasonable. Can't wait to go back next year.

Fred's is Amazing!! They had all we needed to stock our cabin, we bought some if the high quality clothing, and they even came out and put air in my tire at no charge. Definately our GO TO spot on the mountain!

Nothing unique except consistently good food. Very quaint and friendly atmosphere. The Reuben and the steak and cheese sandwiches are very good.

The food was delicious. I loved the small town diner feel. Had a lot of choices.

If there’s anywhere to get breakfast in this town, this is the place to come! We ate here every single day of our trip. Always homemade and friendly staff. Certainly would recommend their breakfast biscuits and the biscuits and gravy so delicious!

Very friendly staff, great food and very convenient too. Offering groceries, beer and wine! I even saw clothing and hardware to boot!

My family agrees we just had the best biscuits we have ever had, including grandmamas. Sunday buffet was tasty. Everyone friendly.

Loved shopping here! And the staff gives you great service and even recommendations if you ask about the area. Don't miss the clearance room for some great deals on Sorel shoes, Columbia, and other things. I bought a pair of Sorel sandals and a long sleeve top that had Beech Mountain on it and these were like a textured shirt not a tee so they were different which is cool when you have so many regular tees and the women's colors were coral and a light blue green. They also have Cheerwine and Cheerwine Zero and other goodies, candy etc and I bought a little train set for someone for their baby shower. Each train is a letter of the alphabet and then you hook them together to spell their name or last name or whatever you want. Made of wood. Super cute! The store is real close to the lodge.

We wanted to eat here so bad but they were packed. I could see some of the food on the plates and it looked delicious and the prices were reasonable. There were a few open tables but they were being saved by a family so we ended up checking out Fred’s Mercantile and grocery and the ski rental shop. The view would have been beautiful too!

This was just the cutest. We walked around the store and got some homemade jam, then went to the deli downstairs. Everything was delicious, definitely a favorite in the area!

Gotta check the place out! We enjoyed breakfast here on our last day on the mountain. Staff was nice and we didn't have to wait long for food even though they were slammed.

The sign reads: "The Best Breakfast In Beech" --- and I will not disagree!

We enjoyed a "Big Country Breakfast" with a Biscuit with Sausage Gravy.

These were: "slap your grandma" good!

Each Breakfast is made to order so don't get in a hurry. But do not worry --- it's worth the wait.

Breakfast sandwiches -excellent, fast, crumbly biscuits and bacon like I like! Great sunroom, back deck, and fun to shop upstairs after. Had breakfast here everyday once we discovered it. Can request bigger mug for your coffee. Great prices.

Very friendly and courteous service. Especially the food service. Had an awesome breakfast at a reasonable price.

This place is wonderful! Friendly staff and great food. Love the atmosphere too!

The food was delicious and they have a good selection. Great atmosphere.

A great little place! We stopped in as they advertised 'the best breakfast in town' and we weren't disappointed. We got the big breakfast and my eggs were cooked perfectly with thick sliced toast as well. The coffee was hot and comforting and the seating was comfortable as well. A great breakfast/lunch spot with daily specials.

There is a new chef at Fred’s Deli and the food is excellent. We have been going there for years and it was always decent food but now they really are “The best breakfast on Beech”. I can’t wait to go back and try their lunches. There are vegetarian and gluten free options which is not easy to find on the mountain. Fred’s Deli has scored a hit in my book.

Great store. All the essentials; from hardware to beer and everything in between. You must visit Fred's if you are in Banner Elk!