Candy&#x27;s Diner

My boyfriend and I met Robin and Rusty last night and they had recommended that we come to Robin's…read morediner for breakfast and it was so amazing! Pancake was absolutely delicious and SO huge. Sausage gravy and biscuits were delicious! Eggs were fried perfectly over medium! Such an incredible meal, had the best luck to have run into them. Definitely the spot to go to if you're looking for true southern food, as well as just really good diner food. Can't wait to return after we get out of this food coma :)

The employees are fantastic! The place is warm and inviting and very clean. Fried pickles are so…read moregood! Homemade food is really tasty! Great experience

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Ben's Diner

3.8(23 reviews)

0.6 mi

Loved our breakfast today at Ben's Diner . Driving down to Dollywood from PA and stopped at 7:30…read morethis morning. First, I have to say what a pleasure our waitress, Barb, was. It was busy and she was the only server. She was great! And as busy as she was, she never complained about being short-staffed or how crazy it was. Which, at any other place lately we would have had an earful of complaints. Barb's demeanor was calm and she treated us like we were the only people she had to wait on. Excellent service! Okay now onto the food. 3 of us had the cheese omelette. I had it with sausage and the home fried potatoes. Others had the bacon and the hash browns. Our grandson had the pancakes. Everything was great. Very fresh and portions were generous without being obnoxious. The home fries we REALLY good. They don't have a really large menu, but they offer the basics. Keeping it simple and good. Look, the diner is old school but clean. We had a relaxed, stress free meal that was good. Highly recommend. And remember, when you go ask for Barb.

We got a couple sandwiches that were good but the smell in there was overpowering. Old and stale.read more

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Woodstock Cafe

4.6(245 reviews)

1.1 mi

Stopped in for lunch and our Paninis were delicious. Service was fast and friendly. Cute place on…read morethe main drag in town. Will definitely come back to try coffee and treats.

very friendly staff. clean, comfortable, plenty of seating, excellent coffee drinks and breakfast…read moresandwiches. very convenient location off 81. support a local business like this!!!!

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Sweet Piggy

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Tea station

Southern Kitchen

4.0(475 reviews)

19.9 mi

They stayed open for 15 minutes while we finished our dinner, very much appreciated! The hush…read morepuppies were a little well done, but the butter/margarine combination had great flavor. The mashed potatoes were great too. The steak had a lot of fat on it, but it's not like this was a 5 star $100 steakhouse.

I would like to update my review from 7 years ago. We went…read moreto lunch at Southern Kitchen yesterday. The food was great and the service was spot on!

Juke boxes in booths

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Woodstock Garden Cafe

4.8(148 reviews)

2.8 mi

Soo cute so girly so good. Food was good. Atmosphere was…read moregreat!! Service was on point.

Fresh and fast! A delightful find as we took the exit to refuel!…read more In the Woodstock Garden Center, with plenty of seating, locally roasted coffee and many bakery treats. We started with the apple cinnamon scone followed by the breakfast burrito and daily special, focaccia sandwich. Will return!

Cheese danish and iced coffees

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Spring House Tavern

3.8(238 reviews)

1.3 mi

Food was quite good and with generous portions Service was…read moregreat until the waitress was overwhelmed by being the only one serving all 6-7 tables in the room we were in Not her fault and she handled well We would return no problem

I tried ordering 2 cocktails from the menu on the table. They were "out" of both of them…read more Apparently the menu is 2 years old and they don't make those drinks anymore. WTF. So I stuck with water. Wings were excellent, so was the club sandwich.

Kickin' Crab Dip

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Hawksbill Diner

4.5(111 reviews)

21.6 mi

There's just something about a small diner that draws me in. I love walking into a place where…read moreyou're greeted with a smile and a friendly hello--almost like you're Norm walking into Cheers. It's that feeling of being welcomed, appreciated, and treated like more than just another customer. Hawksbill Diner is just that kind of place. My family doesn't get there very often, but every time we do, we are treated with such a level of respect, kindness, and friendliness that you just don't find everywhere anymore. The food is good--nothing fancy, just good, old-fashioned, home-cooked country cooking. My only complaint would be that the diner is small inside and parking is limited. It's often busy, so definitely plan ahead. But even when they are very busy, the wait usually isn't long, and the service is still wonderful. I really appreciate places like this--good food, friendly people, and that comfortable "come on in and sit a spell" feeling. That's what keeps people coming back. If you're looking for a little hometown diner with good country cooking and genuinely friendly service, Hawksbill Diner is worth a stop!

Pretty solid diner! Service was quick and our waitress was very attentive! Their breakfast sausage…read moreand biscuit with gravy were delicious!

Jukebox

Country fried steak

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Steak and Eggs

Strasburg Diner

3.5(74 reviews)

11.4 mi

Came in with my partner for lunch today, but the omelettes called to us and we had to obey. We…read moreeach got the same - veggie omelettes, home fries and English muffin. I asked for mine with egg whites, which added $2.95 to the price. The food came within a decent time after ordering. The plates were overflowing with food. And it all looked great. And it tasted great too. The omelette was filled with mushroom, onion and tomato. Surprisingly, although not mentioned on the menu, the omelette also included American cheese. Really good omelette. The home fries were well prepared and there was a huge amount on both plates. Another success. The English muffin was toasted well and lightly buttered. We're just passing through and unlikely to return here, but if I lived in the area I likely would. They were advertising a Friday night special of 2 crab leg clusters, boiled shrimp, and a couple of sides for about $25. Sounded intriguing. Service was fine, but not noteworthy. The restaurant is clear "diner" vibe, which I like.

Pass this place by…read more Most unfriendly hostess I have ever encountered. And how does one screw up biscuits and gravy? Truck stop ambience? Not that good.

Reuben sandwich (excellent)

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Blue Wing Frog

4.4(559 reviews)

9.7 mi

I visited the place ten years ago in Front Loyal. It was very unique and food was great…read more When I found out the new location, I right away pay a visit. But...the service was disappointing the food was burnt and over seasoned.

A standout and truly unique place. It's more than a restaurant. You'll dine on perfectly cooked…read moresteak and God-approved chimichurri or other treats while taking in eclectic art, unexpected hospitality, and maybe even philosophical conversations with the owners. As someone who has traveled extensively in the US for decades this stands out in the best way. Can't wait to return!

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Jennie C.

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9 years ago

The oatmeal pancakes are really good! The sausage gravy was tasty and the biscuits were decent. I would not order the custard pie again.

Leonard F.

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9 years ago

Always love eating there. Great food and great service..Great people

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