Old Mill in Pigeon Forge

One of the oldest and prettiest places to eat pancakes in Pigeon Forge is at the Old Mill Restaurant, Traffic Light #7. The grist mill dates back to the 1800's where it ground the wheat, corn and barley for the settlers living in the Smokies. The mill continues that tradition today providing the flour and grits used in the Old Mill Restaurant and the Old Mill Pottery House Cafe and Grille.Bags of stone ground flour, pancake mixes, grits and more of available for purchase at the Old Mill Store. The dining room overlooks the Little Pigeon River where guest can watch the geese and ducks playing in the river while enjoying the complementary muffins and orange juice.I fell in love with the bear salt and pepper shakers on the table produced and sold across the street at the Mill Pottery Shop. We ordered the Old Mill Breakfast that included two eggs, pancakes, grits, potatoes, preserves, biscuits, gravy for $7.99. Breakfast meats may be added for an additional fee. Every dish was perfect. The biscuits were light and fluffy and the gravy was great and had pieces of sausage throughout. The pancakes were fresh and delicious. The eggs were perfectly cooked. The Old Mill Restarunt is open daily from 8a.m. until 9 p.m. and serves breakfast, lunch and dinner. .