Been 5 years since I've been here. I was really hoping that had given them time to develop their…read morecraft beer program but alas, it's not to be. Their flagship Jooce isn't bad but really 3 of 5 not any higher. The rest? Solid 2s at best. Better news, brisket is solid, fried pickles and curds are very good but burger? 2.5 stars. Not freshly ground, very little flavor and definitely not worth more than $10.

We stopped in on a busy weekend during Christmas tree season, and even with the crowds, the team…read morehere was incredibly efficient and kind. It's only about half a block off the main street in West Jefferson, so it's an easy walk if you're out shopping downtown. The vibe inside is really cool -- it feels like it might've been an old automotive shop at some point, but now it's got a warm, modern, laid-back atmosphere that totally works. Service was fast and friendly. I ordered the grilled chicken sandwich, and it was honestly one of the best I've ever had: crispy edges, juicy inside, a great char, and real flame-grilled flavor. The onion rings were super crispy and delicious too. My daughter loved her mac and cheese. And the This Is Not The Muffler Shop IPA was a perfect, flavorful beer to round everything out. Highly recommend stopping here if you're in West Jefferson!

Amazing place. Food was excellent and customer service was even better. Felt like home. Thank you…read moreso much. MB and John Amato

Excellent 1950's vibe…read moreGreat service and hospitality. Where the locals go for breakfast and lunch. Great cooks and wait staff. Pies baked daily. Meatloaf is excellent. Biscuit and gravy every morning. My go to place for breakfast or lunch .

When I told a friend that I'm visiting Jefferson, she emphatically told me that I need to go to…read moreThird Day. I definitely agree this is a must visit in Jefferson! The ambiance is amazing: sit outside and you'll have the beautiful mountains as your scenery. Or you could sit inside their greenhouse! I spent like 2 hours here eating and reading. I had the Oldhouse Breakfast Burger, which was savory deliciousness and loaded with a runny sunny side up egg, bacon, onions, potatoes. I got the Tomato Soup as my side, which was also very tasty- I LOVED their croutons haha. I also had the Tiramisu Latte, which unfortunately I found way too sweet and was unable to finish. Service was fast and friendly. There's lots of free parking. 10/10 would recommend!

While vacationing in the area, my husband & I had lunch at Third Day Kitchen. They had a really…read morenice patio area with a cozy fire pit and beautiful view. My husband had a breakfast sandwich and dirty chai which he really enjoyed, while I had a delicious reuben sandwich and macaroni salad. If you visit, check out their little market next door, which has high quality homewares and gift items.

One of my passions is finding fun little local places in small towns that we visit. We had the joy…read moreof experiencing Boondocks this past Monday. It wasn't very busy at lunch when we visited. The staff was incredibly friendly and we were very happy to see them bring out a water bowl for our pup. Love to see business being dog friendly!!! The service was prompt and food was piping hot and fresh. Everything we tried was delicious. I had the trout (figured there was a lot of trout fishing around so it should be good) and we split the sweet potato bites. Didn't try any of the beers as it's not part of the current diet but we plan on coming back to do so.

Saw one of the other reviews saying it was a "hidden gem." Stopped in for dinner and a couple of…read morebeers. Exceeded expectations. Great food, beer and people.

Went to grab a quick lunch in downtown Jefferson at Black Jack's! I got the Black Jack Burger (beef…read morepatty, bun, pepper jack cheese, grilled pineapple, bacon, lettuce, tomato, onion, mayo) and Iced Tea. I have no notes, this was a classic burger: I loved the hint of spice from pepperjack, the sweet contrast from the pineapple, and the patty was perfectly cooked. The pub chips were well-seasoned and crispy. The iced tea had just the right amount of sugar, and was very refreshing. The ambiance is fine: a bit dim inside, but there's also outside seating. Service was friendly & fast. Parking is free in downtown Jefferson. 10/10 would recommend!

Honestly, I really wanted to like this place, (despite the reviews) but the food just didn't do it…read morefor me. Everything looked decent, but the flavors were super bland--like they forgot the salt and spices altogether. Nothing was terrible, just really underwhelming. The vibe of the place is super casual and low key. The bartender who waited on us was attentive but wasn't very friendly. But if you're going mainly for the food, it might leave you a little disappointed. Not the worst meal ever, but definitely not memorable.

My husband and I went Cruisers for dinner on Thursday, April 17, 2025. I ordered grilled chicken,…read moremixed vegetables, and hush puppies. My chicken looked disgustingly similar to a piece of charcoal. Photo attached. I feel certain that the cook who prepared this dry, charred piece of meat would not eat it. I certainly did not. The hush puppies served with the meal were cold in the middle. The mixed vegetables were average. The waitress appeared embarrassed that the kitchen had sent this food out to a customer. She did not charge for it. My husband and I will not be returning to this establishment.

A friend took me to eat there. Not much to look at, in a semi industrial area. It was clean and…read morefriendly, waitress was very pleasant and helpful. Had the hamburger steak with mashed potatoes and green beans, with sweet tea. They do not have root beer, but everything we had was very good. The meat was juicy and tasty. Filled up fast. You would miss it driving by so a nice locals spot. Google it for a map, you will not be sorry

The ambiance & Caleb, our Server- great. The 1/2 chicken was served with the peas in a shell…read morewhich had huge strings - Mama & Papa always taught us to string those before serving. The chicken was good and tender. Desert was ok. Was not a homemade brownie and ice cream was so/so. Got to go out with a BANG - and this desert was not that. Better luck next time. We normally frequent the Other Red Dog but decided to try this... They have a bit of catching up to do.

Ok, I know 2 years ago I was high on it but not anymore. The food quality is still up there but…read morethere are things you all should know. The menu is somewhat limited, there are no appetizers. Management has decided to let intimidation fly by giving all the wait staff those hand held credit card readers that have suggested tips. When you pay the lowest suggested tip is, get this, 22.5%, next is 25 %, then 30%. What is going on? I remember, I'm old, when 10% was in vogue then we transitioned to 15% to 18% which I'm ok with. Today I traditionally tip 20%, but it bothers me when you're tipping on tax. Enough rant, just be prepared to hit custom tip!

We rolled in on bikes riding down the parkway and the place was pretty quiet at 10 AM on a Wed but…read morethe staff was helpful and the French Toast rocked.

Quaint roadside Cafe. Good Ole country cooking. The coffees are fresh, and they use real butter…read more You can get a full scratch made breakfast under$10.00. The mountain views are amazing, and the property has some cool plantings.

Excellent food with generous portions…read more Staff was friendly and very helpful. Try the meatloaf!

had lunch there today. Chose one of their daily specials & it came out within a few minutes. Food…read morewas great & it was the best meal I'd had in a good while. Our server Ethan was awesome too. Kept checking in with refills & condiments.