The Secret Garden — Restaurant in Highlands

The Secret Garden Market is a go to for fresh gourmet sandwiches, salads, and soups located in a quiet courtyard off Main Street. You can also find unique gift items, spices, drinks, chips, popcorn, home made oatmeal cream cookies, and delicious pasta salads—to name a few.

Prices are very reasonable and sandwiches are huge! It is nice to have a less expensive chef-prepared lunch rather than trying to find a parking place on Main Street and paying Main Street prices.

Those of us who live and work in Highlands love The Secret Garden. We order take out for work and Rachel has local kids deliver food to businesses on Main Street (weekends and summer.)

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Amazing, healthy and delicious items. The chicken salad was the best I’ve ever had. All I thought about that evening and the afternoon of the next day was going back for more! Today I tried a different sandwich with generous amounts of deli, veggies, avocado, all pressed and warm. There is a variety of snacks, many being gluten and allergy free, and they taste amazing! I’ve tried multiple snacks from her shop and they’re all so flavorful and delicious. There is also a large selection of local treats as well from popsicles to syrups! This is a wonderful little gem with a fantastic vibe and delicious sandwiches. There’s usually a soup of the day too! Very friendly and just overall a great...

I have been traveling to Highlands, NC for the past 15 years, and I must say that The Secret Garden is hands down the best lunch spot in town. Whether you're looking to grab a quick bite or sit down and enjoy a glass of wine in their cute courtyard, it offers a truly memorable experience.

Now, let's talk about the food. The soups at The Secret Garden are out of this world, and their charcuterie boards are absolutely gorgeous. They also serve the best subs in town, made with high quality ingredients that result in superb flavors. I personally love this place and believe that anyone who says otherwise is simply not well-traveled. Perhaps they should visit Subway to grab a...