The Yellow Deli

This place is really something completely different. Run by the quaint and quiet members of the 12 Tribes community, there’s an air of spirituality and of home-​grown goodness about the place. The food is fantastic, I tried both the poached eggs and the waffles with fruit and all were fresh, wholesome and tasty.
The service is very slow and you have to be patient; this is no high-​speed busy restaurant. We came in as a group of six first, with five more joining us, and despite the place being otherwise quiet, our server seemed a little overwhelmed by the large group, though he was very sweet. We had expected this so we had snacked beforehand– I wouldn’t recommend going here absolutely starving, because you’re going to have to wait a while.
The root beer was fantastic, and I’m not a fan of root beer generally. Also delicious was the hot apple cider and even the cup of joe was quite satisfying. I must recommend getting a pot of the honey & lemon jelly if you can, because it’s remarkable– and I don’t even like honey that much.
Overall we had a lovely, quaint experience here and it’s the kind of place I would definitely bring family to experience.

A treasure on a beautiful color chasing day! Try the butternut squash soup, the bread, the root beer, the veggie burger!!!

Try the Spinwich or the Cranberry Walnut salad! Great customer service and really great tasting foods. Plus the Mango Matte and all the tea they have is unlike anything else in the area. Beautiful outdoor seating too.

I walked in and sat down, several other patrons were around, but I still sat there for twenty minutes before someone took my order. Here’s the thing, I thought I HAD ordered, but turns out, the kid who acted like he was taking my order wasn’t, and then an older lady (his mom?) came over and said «We don’t do orders like that anymore.» What does that even mean? I can’t ask a person with a tray and a notepad (not a waiter?) to take my order?
This place used to be THE place to eat and hang out. The servers and hosts were gracious and caring. The crowd was lively and fun. Now the food stinks, the menu is limited and the service is awful It’s gone WAY downhill. No more specials, no variety and the food is bland. It’s a pity because it used to be great.
Get it together 12 Tribes.

Absolutely one of my favorite places to eat! The food is homemade and delicious, the people who run it, members of the Twelve Tribes, are sweet, caring people. Wonderful hosts, I had the pleasure of being a regular there, and they greeted us by name and remembered our favorites! They also host discussion meetings one night a week, have live music, show movies in the upstairs theater… I can’t say enough about this place! The sandwiches are fantastic, the quality of the food is top notch with generous portions. Their soups are unbeatable. Get a Deli Rose and you will swoon for the hot ketchup on it! The building is unique, with most of the wood used was pulled from the creek that runs behind the building. The store front sells natural soaps and sodas. If you don’t go, you’re missing out!
Edit: they used to be open 24 hours, closed Saturdays, but they’ve changed their hours (since my best friend and I moved out of the area, I feel… we were there a LOT) They close at 2 PM on Friday and reopen 10 AM on Sunday, open 10 to 10 every other day.
Edit Numero Dos: there was a rumor they were closing. They didn’t (THANK GOD). A new pack of Twelve Tribe members moved in, and they have new «winter hours.» To stay on top of their hours, what they’re all about, check out their website.

Beautiful old Oak Hill Opera house nicely restored and being run as a 24 hour a day place to eat. Not extensive menu, but everything freshly made to order, want coffee? they’ll brew up a pot just for you. Don’t really know anything about them, but seem to be nice peace loving folks minding their own business. The building is a must see. It is one of a kind…

This is a great little place my parents took me last night.
It’s run by a religious group called the Twelve Tribes, who I haven’t been able to totally figure out. They’re Christian-​based, but despite rumors, they don’t seem to be a cult. Mainly their «thing» seems to be based on living off the grid as much as possible, and they’re very interested in sustainability and renewable resources. They have several communities throughout the U.S. At this one, they have their own organic garden, they make their own clothes, they home-​school their kids, etc. It doesn’t come across as preachy though; this restaurant just seems strangely welcoming. They sort of remind me of the Amish.
This place is beautiful inside, while still projecting a distinct and calming air of simplicity. The inside features hand-​carved benches (many still resembling the actual tree,) hand-​hewn beams and a real salt-​of-​the-​earth-​seeming décor. There’s also a little porch that overlooks a beautiful stream.
The food is not gourmet, but it is tasty, filling, wholesome food. The menu is primarily comprised of salads, sandwiches and hearty soups. No processed or overly fried foods, just whole-​grain homemade breads, veggie-​filled salads and clean, simple food. It’s also cheap. I think the most expensive item was a $ 9 salmon sandwich. Salads ranged from about $ 5 to $ 7, and the portions were generous.
They also have a huge list of teas, focusing especially on their varieties of yerba mate. Coffee is served in a personal-​sized French press.
In the front, there’s a little shop where they sell teas, homemade hearty breads, and their homemade natural soaps, lotions and bath products.
Service wasn’t exactly quick, but it was extremely friendly and genuine-​seeming. It’s also open 24 hours a day. I believe it’s closed from Friday afternoon through Saturday for religious services.
The bottom line is that this a very cool place that’s definitely worth checking out for the experience of it.