Saturday morning my mom drove into town, because I forgot my hiking boots (I think it was secretly just to see me) and we went out for brunch at our new favorite place! Melanie's Food Fantasy is located on King Street in Boone, NC and serves local seasonally dependent dishes that cater to the food preferences of the students and community. With a pet-friendly patio area that doubles as the perfect place to people watch, Melanie's offers a carefree feeling to go with the absolutely delicious quiche du jour. This massive slice included mushrooms, sun-dried tomatoes, and fresh herbs. The quiche was served with a hearty helping of either home fries or grits; I had heard from a friend to get the home fries and I was NOT disappointed! Melanie's homemade toast, apple butter, and fresh fruit put the meal over the top. (My secret is putting the orange in your water, you won't regret it.)
In the top left of the image is the cutest coffee mug I've ever seen in a restaurant, the design was second only to what filled it! Hatchet Coffee, my personal favorite, deep and almost chocolatey which pairs great with some cream and raw sugar. Don't tell the coffee freaks on me for changing it! Hatchet Coffee is also a local Boone business located off Bamboo road and I think it's wonderful to see two members of the small business community in Boone supporting each other. Overall it was an absolutely amazing brunch and works well for the student budget!
