Fantastic cinnamon roll! Soft and pillowy and gooey when warm. Not too sweet!…read more Coffee and service were great as well

Found this place by accident while looking for a route to white oak falls . As we walked in we were…read moregreeted by 2 cool ladies . Talked a bit on where we were going and they gave us some nice tips . As I was completely undecided on a drink I let them help me choose . Sure glad I did because my drink was amazing , coffee was so good we had to stop in twice . So 2 trips in 1 day , second was after a 3.5 mile hike to 3 waterfalls . They are so relaxed and down to earth people who treat you like close friends . This is most definitely one of those places where you can just sit for hours with friends or family .

Stopped in on a weekend away to the mountains. I loved the local, cozy coffee shop vibes. The…read morebarista was very welcoming. We were hoping to grab breakfast and a coffee. Unfortunately, since their food is sourced from a local restaurant, they were out. All they had left food wise was apple cider donuts, which we grabbed a few to split among our group and they were delicious. Coffee was great! Will be stopping when back in town.

Coffees were rich and delicious. Got the Teddy Graham hot,…read morechai latte ice, and latte with no sugar, no dairy Almond milk ice. Service was sincere and got thorough information on the milk options. Ambiance was lovely. Beautiful art decor, fun card games and plenty of seating.

This is the first time we have been here. The staff is friendly and they have a pretty good menu…read more The inside is quiet and it is a family oriented coffee shop. They have a kids zone for children. I ordered a mocha latte with dark chocolate and oat milk. The coffee is tasty and a place we will come back.

One of the best iced chai latte I've had. It was strong with flavor and not just milky like some…read moreshops. My sister also said her Coconut latte was fantastic and she's a coffee connoisseur. Very kind family serving and running the coffee shop. It was a nice family-friendly road trip stop!

Great place! Food was outstanding. Atmosphere was cute and…read moreinviting. Service was excellent. Everyone was so nice. My omelette was delicious - great lattes too!

I've eaten breakfast and lunch from The B Side and both were fantastic! For breakfast it was a…read moretraditional B/E/C on a croissant and it was HUGE! The croissant was fresh and flakey (maybe baked in-house?) and could be shared by two people. I had the So Cali sandwich for lunch and it did not disappoint. Lunch service was slower than I would have liked but their sister restaurant that they shared a kitchen with was slammed so I understood. No seating inside as it focuses on To-Go but perfect for grab and go!

This is a cute little place right on the way to Shenandoah. There are lot many places around…read morethere, so it's good to know of one that serves locally grown, organic food. The salmon plate was delicious, and plenty of food for a lunch. It's a little on the pricey side, but we felt it was worth it. The service was good.

We have NEVER had a bad lunch in this lovely little place on Rte 211 just between Sperryville and…read morethe Thornton gap on the Skyline Drive.

Cute little shop tucked away in Southside shopping center. Stopped by for a coffee before heading…read moreback home after everything closed downtown. Friendly staff, good coffee (I had the caramel macchiato) my daughter enjoyed a smoothie. Live music on a Saturday evening. Gifts and food options to enjoy while you wait. Moderate amount of indoor seating, little area outside if you're interested in a quiet sitting spot to enjoy your drink.

I've been a Southside Coffee & Gifts fan for a long time, but today's special might just be my new…read morefavorite! I tried the Maple Spiced Brown Sugar Pecan Latte with Nutella and pecans on the side and WOW -- absolutely incredible. The flavors are perfectly balanced, warm, and cozy... like fall in a cup. If you haven't been to Southside yet, you're missing out! This little spot has the best drinks, the sweetest owner Tanya Hale, and a great selection of gifts. Stop in and treat yourself -- you'll be so glad you did.

I visited Firth River Coffee on Veterans Day. I inquired if they had cold brew - not seeing it on…read morethe menu. They do not offer cold brew - and was offered iced coffee - and so once again I had the conversation about why iced coffee is not even close to being cold brew. I ordered a cup of their darkest roast coffee - added some Half n' Half to the coffee. Good cup of coffee. Service was good. Paid with Apple Pay. #FirthRiverCoffee

The gentleman serving was very nice and made me a stellar Brown Sugar Frappe. Wife got a Lavendar…read moreBlackberry Macha Latte. Both were super good! The rustic atmosphere makes it even better as it's nestled inside the Sperryville Marketplace. There's a nice spread out lounge to enjoy your drink and relax or you can check out the shops around.

KenScale: 8.25/10 Visits: October 2025…read more Since moving to the DC metro area with my wife Jun a few years ago, one of our favorite fall activities has been to drive to Shenandoah National Park to enjoy the fall foliage. We made the same trip recently but it turned out to be a bust. Due to an unusually warm fall, the leaves have not turned color that much, and also with the government shutdown (meaning the park office could not collect entrance fees), the crowd was absolutely packed around hiking trails, with cars parked all over the roads where they were not supposed to be. After a quick hike to the Stony Mountain trail, Jun and I decided to call it a day and head over to get dinner at Sumac, a trailer operation inside Pen Druid Brewing. Little did we know that our experience at Sumac would turn out to the highlight of our trip! Run by chef Dan Gleason and his wife Abigail, Sumac has both a la carte options and a tasting menu at a reasonable $95 per person. If you want to explore the full range of dishes from the trailer, I highly recommend going with the latter. The food comes out in paper plates and you get plastic utensils, but there is nothing modest about the high level of execution displayed by the kitchen, using local ingredients from rural Virginia in a very skillful manner. A starter dish of tomatoes (playfully named Tomatoes' Last Waltz with chewy millets) was a nice surprise, and the grilled eggplant with pepper mayo and XO sauce was one of my favorite dishes from the tasting menu with its smoky flavor and texture that was spot-on. Who knew that a humble combination of napa cabbage, butternut squash and ricotta could create such a wonderful effect together? I certainly gained a renewed appreciation for the delightfully sweet butternut squash from the dish. Picanha steak with Amarosa potato fingerlings as well as black cod with lobster sherry sauce also wouldn't have felt out of place at other high-end restaurants. The desserts from the tasting menu were even more memorable. I was very fond of the pear cake with bay leaf cream (and pear is not even one of my favorite fruits), while Jun savored the acorn squash sundae with apple cider that more or less perfectly captured the fall flavor. If you are inclined to try the tasting menu, advance ticket sales last until the night of Wednesday for the upcoming weekend from Friday through Sunday so definitely plan ahead. You can complement your meal with beer, cider or natural wine options coming from Pen Druid Brewing; a glass of cider that I ordered turned out to be quite a nice pairing to the food. You can either grab an outdoor table behind the kitchen trailer or an indoor table inside the brewery and a staff member will deliver the dishes to you. Sumac was one of the most pleasant surprises of the year, and Jun and I are very excited to go back for a constantly changing seasonal menu for more. Who knew that you would find one of the most delicious food trailers in the Virginia countryside?

Sumac is such a neat concept! It is a wood fired kitchen just steps away from the Pen Druid…read morebrewery. You can grab some yummy beers and then partake in the Sumac menu. We came in early May and sat outside because it's so scenic there. The timing didn't quite work out for us to do the tasting menu, but we tried the potatoes, boo chop, black bass and pork belly. Everything was delicious and so interesting! My favorite bite was the perfectly seared black bass with such tender and flaky filet. It was served over a berry vinaigrette that was as pretty as it was yummy. My husband's favorite bite was the pork belly, which was smoked and decadent. It was served over a whey caramel and fermented oats, which was similar to a natto without the funky smell. It was jam packed with umami flavor and super interesting. I also liked the potatoes, which was cooked in pork fat and delicious, and the bok choy.