Best Takeout Food Restaurants in Townsend

"Mellow Mushroom is a favorite for those with special dietary needs with two locations in the Smokies: One in Gatlinburg and one in Pigeon Forge. Special gluten-free pizza offerings include The Ultimate Mellow (basically everything but the kitchen sink, and gluten of course), Mighty Meat, Veg Out, Kosmic Karma and a BYO (build your own) option. A gluten-free brownie is also available if you are able to save room for dessert after all of that pizza."

"The common belief is that Italians invented pizza, but its origin goes back to ancient times in the Middle East. Babylonians, Israelites, Egyptians, Armenians, Greeks and Romans, and other ancient cultures ate flat, unleavened bread cooked in mud ovens. The word "pizza" was first documented in 997 AD in Gaeta, Italy, and successively in different parts of Central and South Italy."

"Hummus and pretzel bites are other starter options and there’s a decent beer selection to wash it all down. Salads are also stars at the Mellow Mushroom and they’ll fix them up to your specifications, with a plethora of vegetables and plant-friendly options to choose from. Vegetarians will love the Veggie Calzone and customize an awesome pizza pie — vegan for veggie style."

"Scooter rentals and ice cream might not seem like a typical combination, but both can be found at Maypops. If nothing else, this unique shop is worth checking out for the sake of its friendly atmosphere, where you’ll find soda bottle chandeliers and plenty of samples. If you’re like most visitors, you won’t be able to resist Maypops’ ice cream, donuts, and cupcakes."

"If Mayfield’s is your favorite ice cream of all time, then you need to go to the Mayfield Dairy Bar in Gatlinburg. You can get your favorite flavor served any way you want, whether that’s in a cup, cone, milkshake, banana split, or another way. You’ll find classics such as vanilla and strawberry, as well as other favorites such as turtle tracks and birthday cake."

"Rich creamy ice-cream from the Mayfield Dairy Bar will make you look at ice-cream in a whole new light. Have it atop their funnel cake or in a sundae for a dessert that will make you never want to return home!"

"Vegan and vegetarian options are pretty plentiful in this laid-back and friendly pizza place. They have vegan cheese so you can gobble up a pizza topped with fresh veggies and there’s also hummus and pita to snack on to your healthy heart’s content."