The Yellow Door Cafe

Inside this homey cafe in downtown Elkin, Southern comfort food comes with a French accent. The BLT shares menu space with a chicken cordon bleu sandwich. Eggs Benedict and quiche are as popular as the homemade egg, pasta, chicken, tuna and potato salads. With a welcoming yellow door, black-and-white checked curtains, and ladder-back chairs, eating brunch or lunch here feels like dining at your favorite fun relative's house, if he or she happens to have exceptional kitchen chops.

Daily specials feature seasonal selections, such as soups and fresh fruit. And the case of homemade layer cakes and pies tempts diners with dessert before their meal even arrives. The experienced staff members also run Liberty Catering, which offers top-notch food service for special events.