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Toxaway Goodness
Issue: June 2023
Currently in their seventh season, the Historic Toxaway Market has become well-known in the community for friendly service and great products.
Cole Cantrell and Robin Picke
Robin and Chris Pickel moved to this corner of Western North Carolina in 2005 after visiting on vacation in October of 2000.
They immediately fell in love with the area, the people, and the beautiful fall colors and temperatures. After being in real estate and property management for a few years, they decided to open the Historic Toxaway Market to fill a void in the community left when the Toxaway Wine & Cheese store closed back in 2014.
Robin and Chris expanded the store from just being wine and cheese to a nicely stocked market with fresh produce, frozen meals, desserts, local meats, etc. You can get all your essentials and more. They have worked hard since they opened their doors to source the best quality products for their customers and have done a wonderful job.
They now have local eggs, Mangalitsa pork, American Wagyu beef all from North Carolina along with many, many other items.
“You just have to come by to see,” says Robin.
In June of 2020, the Pickels opened a coffee shop and ice cream parlor across the street when that building became available. They have a full-blown coffee bar serving Pisgah Roasters coffee and espresso drinks. Hershey Ice Cream is in abundance for making cones, milkshakes (even with malt), soda floats, and more. (Editor’s Note: They make delicious Espresso Shakes too – best of both worlds!)
In the mornings, they have fresh baked croissants (ham/cheese and bacon/cheese), muffins, cookies, cinnamon rolls, and more. There are also some gluten-free options. You can browse the gift shop while you wait for your latte or ice cream.
Plus, there’s a wide assortment of wonderful mugs, pillows, serving dishes, handmade whirligigs, etc. Once you get your gifts and treats, you can relax on the front porch in the rocking chairs or pull up a stool at the porch bar tops. There are dog water bowls out for our thirsty, furry friends and tie-up cleats for their leash while their parents are inside.
The coffee/ice cream shop has a new name – Sweetwater Perk & Creamery. Formerly the Historic Toxaway Market Mountain Café (“Too long!,” says Robin). Same owners and same great shop, just a new name.
The Market is open Tuesday through Saturday from 11:00 A.M. to 7:00 P.M.
Sweetwater’s is open Tuesday through Saturday from 8:00 A.M. to 7:00 P.M.
For more information, visit historictoxawaymarket.com and sweetwaterperk.com; or on Facebook: Historic Toxaway Market and Sweetwater Perk & Creamery.
