Quirky and fun. We almost didn't stop due to the poor reviews and I'm so glad we did. A short drive…read morefrom the 81 is a sandwich gem. Just look at the detailed menu. Everything was delicious. They have happy hour everyday and if you miss that... don't worry as two items are always heavily discounted. Service was wonderful and check out is super fast with the QR code on the receipt. Video games upstairs, and a bar with roll up doors and outdoor patio for the pups. Absolutely wonderful stop just off the 81.

Food = Good enough…read more Service = Inadequate. Our Thursday night prearranged dinner for about 25 weary out of state travelers was scheduled for 6:30 PM. We arrived together in time and were promptly seared in a private room. So far, so good. From there the service became glacial. The meals we ordered arrived after 8:00 PM and the checks after 9:00 PM. Two and a half hours involuntary incarceration Is just too long. The three young ladies serving our tables were gracious, industrious, and determined to treat us well. Admittedly, the main saloon was also packed with raucous inebriants wanting food and drink. I suggest that the delay was possibly in the kitchen. Ambience = Loud

Excellent service from Skyler, delicious food and clean restrooms at the Wooden Pickle. My sweetie…read morehad their famous mahi mahi street tacos, a messy delight, and I had the portobello panini sandwich, which was perfectly crispy on the outside and very tasty. To go with it, I subbed a salad instead of fries, and for a small up-charge, I had a half of their pear and blue salad sans the bacon. It was so good! I want to go back for a whole salad and try one of their flatbreads to go with it, so I can bring some leftovers home for lunch the next day. Now, if they had a cocktail offering with a product from the nearby distiller, I would have made him be designated instead of me.

Following a recommendation of a coworker, I drove to this small VA town to try it out. It was…read morecertainly worth the drive. I ordered the mahi mahi tacos and they were incredible! Friends ordered sandwich and carnitas tacos. We all were very satisfied. The place is homey feeling and the staff was friendly. A gem of a place in a small town

Stopped off this Memorial Weekend (2026) on our way from our home in SW Virginia, heading to…read moreNashville. For a small place, its service and food vastly belie the compact nature of its environment. I had one of the best burgers I've had in a long, long time, and this just returning from San Diego, CA, a place known for great burgers, notably "Hodads". The side salad was, unbelievably, even better. Fresh, robust in size, and it just complemented the burger better than I'd have ever imagined. My wife had mixed veggies, avocado, rice, and pintos. All were good/great but the pintos were singularly her plates star. The place was impeccably clean, including the bathrooms. Staff was courteous and professional in all interactions. Literally a smaller venue in a smaller town, that easily is punching above its weight class. Highly recommended.

This was a lovely little find on our way back from TN to MD, just of 81 in Marion, VA. We all got…read morethe burrito bowls - chicken & steak. Good quantity for the price, the bowl was $10! The service was lovely, the restaurant was clean and staff friendly . The sweet ice tea was great on a warm spring day. This is just off exit 45 on 81N so don't drive past when you take the exit. Quick easy and delicious !

I always stop here when I drive by. It's right off the highway and there are gas station options…read morenearby, making it an easy decision. They have a mix of local bulk foods (honey, jellies, jams, chocolates, candies, etc.), a cooler aisle (drinks, sauerkraut, etc.), and a sandwich deli in the back. Bathrooms are clean. Parking is plentiful. And there's no hurry in shopping. If you can't find something, they'll point you to three kinds of whatever you're asking for. You will always buy twice what you expected and eat some multiple of the candies you promised yourself you'd "save" on the way home. So save room in your trunk, people.

Best sandwiches around. There's nothing better than their fresh bread. They have a great selection…read moreof baked goods and all kinds of goodies.

I tried Sisters as a Plan B because my first choice wasn't opening until dinner. What a pleasant…read moresurprise! Nice casual atmosphere, and the soup and sandwich combo is excellent. Knowledgeable efficient wait staff as well. I really like this place.

This spot was pretty good overall. The idea of Mac and cheese soup was probably one of the most…read moreunique approaches I've seen in a while. I liked the sweet tea and egg salad sandwich and the prices were quite reasonable. The service and ambiance were nice and felt very local and community based. Very cute spot - wish I had had more time to shop around.

Sweet and welcoming staff! Food is amazing for such a small building and barely anything to work…read morewith. Saw a roach in the restroom though. check your food!

Their desert is amazing. I had the pineapple cake. Such a cute little shop. The staff could not…read morebe more friendly. Stop in and have a bite to eat.

Charley's Cheesesteaks:…read more This l is the place to risk Hypernatremia (salt poisoning.) Google it. When we returned to the hotel to enjoy them, what's-her-name and I l found our Charley's Cheesesteaks too extremely salty to continue eating after a few bites. Perhaps it was human error, but I blame substituting Cheese Whiz for the real thing. Foraged instead at the hotel coffee bar for lunchtime sustenance. Never again at Charley's!

Good food and fast service. Bread was very fresh. Blaland provided great service. Welcomed…read moreeveryone into the restaurant and conversational. He created an enjoyable atmosphere and experience.

Was skeptical at first because of limited country style food menu. BUT....Best pancakes in my…read morelife!!!!!

Our experience at The Downtown Pioneer was great! The food was tasty, the service was good, and the…read moreprices were amazing! I ordered the Sunday Special- Hamburger Steak with Mashed Potatoes and Texas Toast- and it was delicious! My family ordered eggs with fried bologna and toast, eggs with sausage, home fries and a biscuit. Each thing we ordered was tasty and came out fairly quickly. The waitress was friendly and the bathrooms were very clean. The women's room was well stocked with good quality toilet paper (why must this be so rare?!) and paper towels. It even had a hook on the back of the door for any bags or jackets you may want to hang up- it's the little things! The pricing was shockingly amazing! We spent $34 for 4 meals, a coffee, and two add-ons. The ambiance is casual and cute, and the building is decorated nicely. They even think of little details such as having a hook on the side of each booth for your purse, bag, jacket, etc. Overall, our experience at the Downtown Pioneer was great and we will definitely be coming back! I would recommend them to any friends and family looking for good classic or southern breakfast and brunch!

My wife and I had lunch here today. The food was great, prices were reasonable, and the place was…read moreclean. What impressed us the most was the customer service. My wings were a little slow arriving but the staff more than made up for it. They apologized and thanked us for our patience. They seem to really care about their customers. We will definitely be coming back.

gotten food here twice in the last couple weeks, both times the staff have done nothing but…read morecomplained about having to make the food and are always behind on orders.

Ok! Lunch on a busy Friday. I had the chicken salad croissant and my wife had the turkey Gilmore…read more WITH sweet potato fries. We were very happy with the meal. The fries had a cinnamon sugar spice to them and were flavorful. We would recommend the Draper easily!

Such an amazing experience! Our server was very welcoming…read moreand interactive and funny. It was a bit busy so we expected a slight delay on drinks/food, but our server kept checking on us every few minutes and kept our drinks full. The atmosphere/design is very unique and offers great talking points for the table. You can look around and always find something new you haven't seen before. For food, I got the French dip, my husband got the fried catfish, and mom got the smash burger. Food was EXCELLENT. The au jus from the French dip was not overly salty as I've had in the past, and it was the perfect amount for the sandwich. Not like other places that will either give you a big tub of au jus or ever a small saucer cup. After lunch, we walked around as they have a shopping area inside with soaps, handmade pottery/kitchenware, and local vendor products such as hatch chile cream cheese and pickled vegetables. Price was very favorable too and didn't seem to be overly priced where the business/vendor up charges significantly to make a huge profit. Definitely worth stopping by even if you only have time for Togo coffee, a snack, of just to shop around!