Deerside Market & Deli — Local services in La Follette

Michael & I live here as permanent residents in Lafollette, TN (transplant from 2020). We visited the Deerside Market & Deli about one week before St. Patrick's Day, 2024, after working in Deerfield area. We were fortunate enought to met Anna & Terry who are extremely personable people and owners of Deerside Market & Deli. We ordered a pizza and Anna made it by scratch. This was, by far the best pizza locally, far better than Charley's Pizza in town, that everybody raves about. We told Anna that we loved her homemade pizza she prepared for us and had a chat with the locals while dining. Anna informed us that they were in the process of changing their menu and adding some new features. They have a custom made bar inside that is quite unique and interesting, corn hole games set up outdoors, and music/entertainment: karaoke and live music with solos/duets periodically. The following week, we attended their St. Patrick's day party, after searching for a venue that was honoring the holdiay close to home. When we arrived, the place was so packed that we couldn't find a place to park, but Anna said she would find us a place to park! I love the home town feel at this place and the location is great! Terry even invited us for a 4-wheeling event coming up in April. Thanks for your hospitality, Anna & Terry! (Suggestion: Please turn on T.V.'s in outdoor eating area when there is no live...

This business now has a new sports bar constructed next to their deli. It appears to be very nicely setup with a separate bar area and sitting area outside the bar with a TV and speakers, but neither were on to entertain their guests. The draft beer taps were not operational so we just had can beers. OK. The menu was very basic sandwiches or hot dogs. We ordered a turkey sandwich but was told 5 minutes later that they had no turkey available. This is a deli!! WTH, no turkey?Well, we then ordered a ham sandwich. It came very basic, served on soft white bread. No hoagie or pretzel bun or even toasted. Something my mom would have made me for a school lunch 40 years ago. Sorry, but this new sports bar will fail soon if they do not change their menu, supply music and/or turn on their TVs. This place was absolutely uninviting and boring. The owners just need to go down to the nearby Tiki Hut to see an inviting and desirable sports bars to see how a business is run. I wanted to mention this to the owners as suggestions but both were gone when we left. I gave then 3 stars because it was new, clean and the server was good. But the atmosphere and food were one stars. This place has potential and would love to see them be successful, but they better change soon or they will be out of business by the July...

Ms. Anna has to be one of the greatest shopkeepers ever. So friendly, and very knowledgeable of what her customers want, and need. Small store, but everything that you could need to not have to go all the way to town. They have a plethora of products. I don't live on the resort, but I would rather go there than drive to town. If you're staying at Deerfield, (or camping in the are) you would be better off stopping here when you need something, than driving to town. You'll probably get better service here than anywhere in town. Not to mention, it will save you a hour or more, each way. They literally have almost anything that you could need. Tackle, beer, food, sodas, almost anything! Oh, and if you're lucky, maybe you can meet their cat Salem. (So sweet) Also, setting on the deck while eating the good food made to order, you are apt to see some wildlife! It really is a nice place to have lunch, and enjoy the beautiful views of East Tennessee!! For a small mom&pop store, you should not miss this place. Great people, great conversations, and an awesome location! Great people, good food, and very convenient. Keep in mind, they only do business hours on...