I've been to Ransones a few times having grown up in Buchanan since I've visited over the past few years but haven't really every purchased anything. The menu is basically burgers and fries and nachos and hot dogs and ice cream. All things delicious to be sure, but not my normal fare. This past weekend however, I was in Buchanan to spend some time with my dad during a weekend trip home and we decided to poke our heads in and have a "snack". We ordered the loaded nachos, carnival fries, and a small side salad for me. The loaded nachos were actually really good - they have ground beef, lettuce, tomato, jalapenos and nacho cheese on them. They were warm and fresh and crispy. My dad devoured them. The carnival fries were amazeballs. I mean, they're the Buchanan carnival fries - need I say more?! Served with a spray bottle for vinegar on the side - YUM. Perfection. The little side salad was fresh and good - sparse - but with really good fresh lettuce, peppers, tomato and onion with crunchy fresh croutons and a choice of dressing. The prices are reasonable - $3-5 for everything and our waitress was adorable and super attentive and friendly. I still didn't get to try a shake here - but maybe one day. Plenty of on-street parking and the inside is decorated like a cute old soda shop complete with the soda fountain bar and a working juke box. read more

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Came in Monday morning early and they fired up the grill for us and made us breakfast before they were even officially open for the day. Great eggs, yummy sausage patties and orange juice. Very friendly and good prices too. read more

We stopped in before kayaking and were delighted to find that we had not missed breakfast as it is served all day. The service was good, the staff friendly and my eggs were cooked perfectly! Will definitely stop in again the next time we're in the area. read more

Went for lunch 6-13-2024 and have never felt more disrespected by restaurant staff in my whole life. In my opinion the food is mediocre and expensive for what you get, inattentive and rude employees, and the overall experience was horrible. Would not recommend and will not spend another penny at this establishment. read more

Just stopped in for a quick lunch. Had the Steak Philly Sub. It's was very good. Bread was lightly toasted and the mushrooms, peppers and onions were cooked perfectly! I was shocked at the large selection of menu items available, they even have pizza and calzones here. I'll give this a shot next. read more

We were on our way to NC and came across this as an option for a good halfway point for lunch. The online reviews were great so we figured we'd give it a try even though we weren't sure what to expect. The waitstaff were all so friendly and accommodating and it definitely had the feel of a small town diner. We had 7 people and all ordered different things that we loved! The fries were delicious and the homemade house chips were warm and fresh. Burgers, chicken club, regular club, omelette and mozzarella sticks all got rave reviews from our gang. Next time I want to try a millshake. I bet they're delicious too! read more

Great little diner. The chicken fried steak was very good. So was the Philly cheese steak. I like that they steamed the bun. Our waitress was also very nice. read more

As far as small town local diners go this place is awesome! I got the briars brunch burger with cole slaw and all of it was absolutely delicious and the prices aren't bad either. The staff is kind, attentive and over all just genuinely nice people. I definitely suggest this for family's, cute date nights and everything in between! read more

10/10 recomend this restaurant , thare burgers are amazing the fries cooked just right crispy and not to crunchy literally amazing , the ice cream selections are amazing , a very kind generis man makes the soup and the back and let me tell you this the soup is so good me myself I personally think the vetchable soup is the best but they are all good the servers are very kind , place is very clean and well taken care off the seats are also awesome if it a nice day out you can sit outside but if it's a bad cloudy cold day you can sit inside I will definitely visit this place again . read more

The Fountain is a perfect example of cute small town charm. The waitress was friendly and helpful. The food was good. It wasn't mind blowing but it is quite tasty. A great place to stop if you need a bite to eat. Try the burgers. They are by far one of the best things on the menu. read more

Buchanan Fountain and Grille - Old fashioned bar and table tops - Burgers Near Me - Buchanan, Virginia

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Great lunch menu and wonderful service. We enjoyed our meal and visit while traveling. Recommend the Fountain Burger and the BLT. Tasty cheddar broccoli soup and good coffee and sweet tea., too. Very reasonably priced and friendly staff. Barbara was a fantastic server. read more

I love this place! We come from Fredericksburg about twice a year to visit family and we always go to the drug store for lunch and breakfast! The service is like family and the food can't be beat. (Try the pizza!) The feeling of stepping back in time is my favorite thing though. Put some quarters in the juke box, jam some oldies, drink a chocolate shake, and go back in time!! Looking forward to our visit in the Fall. read more

Called the "Buchanan Grill", this is the quintessential drugstore soda fountain. We had a a mushroom-Swiss burger, a fish sandwich and a hot dog. Food straight from our childhood small towns. The service was friendly. We were the only folks that didn't know each other. Had a chocolate malted to go. Yum! Would visit again. read more

We love this ole drug store as it has been a part of our lives since the 50's. The new owner is doing well at providing satisfying meals at good prices. We love their Malts and Milk Shakes. Definitely a blast from the past! Wish they would open the soda counter now that Covid is on the wane. read more

Small drug store/diner. They have a huge menu and a tiny grill. We sat right away, ordered, then waited over an hour for food. And not even " real food": blt, barbecue sandwich, club sub and 2 chicken sandwiches-things that should not have taken an hour. Food was ok. One order was wrong. When we asked what was taking so long they said they only have a small grill and it's made fresh. Then they should have less tables to serve and a much smaller menu. And when you sit, they should tell you food usually takes 45 minutes to get ( which is what they said average wait is). It's under new owners. They need to get it together. Very disappointed. read more

Had a very nice lunch here! The service was friendly and the food was awesome. DON'T GO TO BURGER KING COME HERE! Totally worth it and definitely price comparable to fast food but supports local business! read more

Great nostalgia. Solid burgers. My husband loved his fried catfish sandwich. Kids enjoyed playing songs on the jukebox. When you're done, check out the pedestrian footbridge across the river.... read more

Buchanan Fountain and Grille - Burgers Near Me - Buchanan, Virginia

Really enjoyed the catfish here! Family has enjoyed everything that we have ordered from here as well. Only downside is inconsistent hours. Hopefully, will be back to normal soon!! read more

Great place to eat, and to take the family. Prices are very reasonable too. You get nice portion sizes, food always delicious. Manager is friendly and helpful and makes everyone feel at home. His wife helps out and she is so sweet read more

This is as hometown America restaurant as it can be. Food was wonderful, friendly staff, and very nostalgic decor. Great lunch!

Stopped in here on Sat. Afternoon for lunch.All we can say is WOW!!! Food was GREAT, server was great, nothing negative to say except we wish we lived closer so we could eat there more often! What a fun place, got the Philly cheesesteak sub & it was to die for. Hope we have the chance to go back again. read more

This is the kind of place I want to get food from in Botetourt County. They have a a diner bar setting with old Coca-cola collections and 50's kitchen memorabilia lining the bordering top shelf and the drugstore is right there for your convenience as well. Robin took my order and we talked about her recent trip to Houston where I'm from. She and the others were super nice and welcoming. Now the food....Robin suggested the Swiss Mushroom Burger with extra bacon and I haven't looked back since. It was awesome! The best burger I've had in a while. The fries were big and crunchy just how I like 'em. Just know what you want to order unlike the man who ordered a vanilla sundae but no strawberries, whipped cream, or syrup....he wanted an ice cream cone... read more

No. Dont, Just don't... Not good, I believe I overheard they had new owners... Don't risk burger king either.. Go elsewhere. Trust me read more

Very good place to get some great food. Went there last night and thought that I might rate it. I got chicken tenders, Mac & cheese, and a biscuit. It was all great. I would recommend it to anyone looking for great food. read more

Stopped into this cafe on the main drag in Buchanan, VA. The inside is like a time warp of the 1950's. There used to be a bowling alley downstairs. The soda fountain decor is authentic. Ordered the "Home Made Soup" advertised on the sign out front, but got Campbell's. I'm allergic to MSG, but since the drug store was conveniently located adjacent to the diner, was able to buy some Benadryl right after. Go for the decor or the grilled cheese or ice cream, but avoid anything else. read more

BEST burger we had on our family vacation :) everyone should eat in a small town diner at least once in their life! Sweetest server and just down home good diner food. read more

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Acting on a recommendation from an associate at the Twin River Outfitters, we stopped in for lunch before river tubing. The service was very fast and friendly. The setting was vintage Main Street USA and the prices were very reasonable. An excellent choice. Eat here if you go rafting or kayaking, or if you're just passing through. Only, remember to bring cash since they do not have a cc machine. read more

This is a great stop! Very friendly service and really good food! My husband sausage gravy and biscuits-he said sausage gravy was the best he'd ever had. Can't go wrong here!! read more

Great place to eat!!! Great food, service and atmosphere for small town America! Will eat here again!!!

Found this wonderful drugstore/soda shop while on a trip to the Shenandoah Valley. I love this place! It is now going to be a regular stop on our trips. The food was very good, and the atmosphere is full of nostalgia for the 1950s. read more

Love the great home cooking! Always tasty and home-made....we go there often. This is a bargain for such great tasting food!

I wish I could leave a good review but my experience here was just not up to par. I sat at the counter because it was just myself for lunch. I ordered a 'grilled chicken' salad. The chicken on the salad was not grilled, but a warmed up pulled bbq type chicken. It was not fresh at all. The cook dropped off my salad and the waitress never returned to ask how the food was. The staff was friendly enough but just not the small town diner vibe that I had expected. read more

The place is a beautiful blast from the past. Warning, do not order any food. The food used to be good. But apparently the business changed hands. Go for the nostalgia, avoid the food. read more

Stopped in for breakfast on our way from Memphis back to Catskill, NY. An absolutely ideal experience. Magnificent authentic ambience (not retro, the real deal), gracious, friendly staff, and a simple meal perfectly prepared - two poached eggs, biscuit, bacon, and coffee. Couldn't have been better. read more

Maybe it was a bad day for the staff, however, our party of 6 stopped on 7/20/2014 for a quick lunch. We waited for over an hour for our order, only to discover that it wasn't turned in to the grill cook. Virtually everyone in the drugstore had eaten and left along with many new arrivals. The catch phrase was "I'm so sorry" which was repeated ad nauseum. Our food arrived in a streaming fashion as opposed to at the same time. The entire experience was over 1.5 hours. All in all, a terrible experience with an overwhelmed staff. read more

We stopped here because we were told by a local shop owner that they had a soda fountain and that it was in a drug-store. Reminded me of when I was a kid. Or at least I was hoping. We were not disappointed. Had a counter to sit at as well as some tables. Made you feel right at home. Had a very nice menu at very reasonable prices. We were told the hamburgers/cheeseburgers were fantastic by another local shop owner. We were just takin a break, so we had a milkshake and a malt. We were not disappointed. I relished every swallow. I had a pineapple malt and my friend had a strawberry shake. Talk about THICK. We had to eat them with a spoon. They were made the old-fashioned way on the malt machine AND served to us right in the metal malt maker container. And they were full almost to the top. THEY WERE DELICIOUS. The staff was very pleasant and the owner gracious. You need to put this on your bucket list. They are closed Sunday and Mondays. Oh, and if you want a banana split, they make them there, but you need to bring your own banana . . the sign says so!!!!!! We will be going there again, even though it's a good 35 minute ride. Next time for a meal AND a malt. It'll be so worth the trip. Please try this place. It's not often a rave about a place. read more