I absolutely love this charming restaurant. For many people, this is the crown jewel of Huntington. It's more than an eatery, it's a meeting place full of memories and histories of Huntington. Every dish on the menu is delicious, fresh, and crisp. My family and I have gone here for years, and it's just been wonderful. read more

Stopped here as it's a DDD spot. Had the meatloaf sandwich, Reuben sandwich, white bean soup and cornbread. All was wonderful and the service was great. read more

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Friendly and courteous staff, have been several times, the best home cooked meals in the area!!

Guy Fieri said it best "real deal comfort food". The place is very comfortable and the servers are very friendly and helpful. I had a cheeseburger without a bun. The hand formed Patties are a full 8 ounces of what tastes like good quality beef. The clientele was mainly locals and the servers working called most by name. You could tell they really liked the place. I will eat here again, when in the area. read more

Seated quickly. Staff super friendly. Tons of old nostalgia on the walls. Everything is made on site. I got the whatta burger. It is a 1/2 lb burger that is loaded. It was delicious. They do not offer French fries and it makes you have a nice change. My son got the meatloaf and I stole a bite. It was out of this world. Took about 25 mi minutes to get food but you should expect that when items ate prepared this way read more

Central City Cafe - Whatta burger - Cafes Near Me - Huntington, West Virginia

EVERYThing. I love the people and the food is so good. I love the chicken salad platter. So comfortable with fruit on the platter and chips.not one thing to complain about read more

The food and service is hands down the best in the area!!! Salmon patty and open face roast beef are a must. Any side you choose is top notch. The staff go above and beyond to please their customers. read more

Central City Cafe - Salmon patty, macaroni salad, coleslaw, open face roast beef, mashed potatoes with gravy, and kale, - Cafes Near Me - Huntington, West Virginia

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First time coming here. Excellent food and the server was very attentive. Will come back.

I love this place! Very consistent quality dishes and the best staff in the world. I love their daily house-made soups, the veggie grilled cheese, greens, beans and cornbread, chicken salad croissant and daily pies! This local family owned business works as a family, all hands on deck. You will be welcomed with warmth and treated like family! read more

Great people, great service, excellent value, delicious food ************************

Everything you would expect from a Diners, Drive-ins or Dives! Great people, delicious food and an experience you can't get anywhere else! I had the meatloaf sandwich and it was AMAZING!! My family also had a BLT, grilled cheese, hot ham and cheese and open faced pot roast sandwich.... everyone enjoyed their food and left happy and full. My kids said that this place definitely earns 5 !!! read more

Central City Cafe - Central City Cafe - Cafes Near Me - Huntington, West Virginia

Consistently good food, located in the historical part of the western end of Huntington where there are lots of interesting shops filled with antiques and fresh Heiner's bread aromas waifs thru the air if your lucky. Sandwiches are good, soup good, try it all. Glad to see locals support the cafe and worthy of coming off interstate to try. Check their hours. read more

Great down home country atmosphere, but only average food. Central City Cafe, featured on Food Network's DDD, is a charming Mom and Pop style eatery with just a touch of kitsch. Its menu is full of classic style food, like meatloaf, roast beef, and kielbasa. It's filling and comforting, but honestly isn't anything better than you would find at the local Cracker Barrel or your Mom's house (though your Mom's might be better). Still, the meatloaf, beans, kale, and cornbread hit the spot on a rainy evening and the service was friendly and efficient. It's worth a visit for the charming dining room and because it's a Huntington landmark, but don't expect the best meal you ever had. Oh, and go early--they close at 7:00. read more

Central City Cafe - Meatloaf, gravy, green beans and cornbread. - Cafes Near Me - Huntington, West Virginia

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Always excellent food! In 20+ years of dining here, we have never had a meal we didn't love. The iced tea with a slice of orange is to die for! read more

Throwback-style diner/cafe in the old Central City area of Huntington. In near proximity to a town square style park & The Wild Ramp produce/Farmer's Market, it's really the only place to eat in the immediate vicinity. I stopped in for lunch and ordered a meatloaf sandwich on lite toast, which came with chips & a dill pickle spear. The meatloaf was made from scratch & very tasty (and also happens to be one of my favorite sandwiches). The only drawback was the chips as they were ever-so-slightly stale. I appreciated the sense of stepping back in time upon entering, as well as the cleanliness of the place. Staff & waitress were very friendly & prompt, and checked to see how my meal was. Price was fair and portions were hefty. I wouldn't go out of my way to eat here, but if I'm in the area I'll definitely eat here again. read more

Sorry no photos. The food was very good. Overly priced. My lunch was $22. not including tip. Very short staffed. Long wait time.

they have the best comfort food around! it's entirely family owned and worked, and they are the sweetest family you will ever meet. only thing, yelp does not reflect their current hours. they no longer are open until 7 pm, they now close at 3 pm. they are also closed sundays and mondays. read more

I have enjoyed lunch here for probably 20 years. It is a classic. Go on a Saturday and then antique shop up and down 14th Street. Afterward buy fresh vegetables at the farmers market next door. Back to lunch. Have the West Virginia blackened steak. Served with potato chips and ice tea. You can't go wrong. The service is terrific, the folks wonderful. Check out the memorabilia around the room. You might spot something of mine. Why not 5 stars? Limited TV reception for games. read more

We were there close to closing and we had their Whataburger which was huge and served hot (so many places seems like you can't get hot food, much is precooked, but they made it right then and there its about a 1/2 lb of hamburger with 2 cheeses and all sorts of good things, It was so huge that it was basically our meal for the day it was delicious. read more

Always a good meal and very casual atmosphere. Great little gem in Huntington.

This is a cute mom and pop style diner. Nice atmosphere, okay food. Everything was good but not spectacular. Most of the options were things like burgers, meatloaf, beans and cornbread etc, but they did have a couple salads and vegetable plates (Cracker Barrel style- where you pick side dishes to make up your meal). We got grilled cheese, a turkey burger, and side salads. Everything was fine and I'd go again if someone else wanted to- it just wouldn't be my top choice. read more

Yes ma'am, this is my kinda place. They we slam packed for lunch but the service was excellent and they had my meat loaf to the table in no time. After 10 minutes I'd heard all the Huntington gossip and felt like I belonged. read more

I've learned that if a place is ever featured on Food Network, they won't be that good. I've probably gone to 20 places that were on this channel, and only about a third of them were worth checking out. This is no exception. Years ago I got a really good bison burger there. Unfortunately they no longer sell it and the food that they do sell is rather subpar. I mean, it's ok if you are wanting southern food, but I wouldn't consider them to be a fresh establishment by any means. read more

Charming lunch place, with home-style delicious food The day I visited it was extremely hot and the thin orange slices in the water was perfectly hydrating. I had the chicken salad plate which as made up of cold salads each of which reminded me of something my grandma would make. Highly recommended when you want something relaxing and delicious but not fancy. read more

The WHITE (yes white) beans and cornbread are awesome. Simple and packed with flavor. My sin had the open faced roast beef with mashed potatoes. Excellent. Service is great, too! read more

Great place to eat. Dave, the owner is great. Food is great as well as the service and cleanliness of the restaurant is a plus. Dave and the staff make you feel at home. read more

Great burger Great service Great green beans: though exp for the small little bitty bowl received. No fries Old school setting. Clean Cozy Easy street parking read more

Homemade soup and great meatloaf! Great atmosphere and service!

This is the best place in town to have lunch in my opinion. The owners and family staff are not only nice folks, they are also hard workers who are very attentive and care about their customers. Great atmosphere and great home cooking, what more could you ask for? Do yourself a favor and eat here, you'll be glad you did. read more

Honestly some of the best food Huntington has to offer! Located in the heart of the antique district, this quaint cafe offers an array of soups, salads and sides sure to please! Service is quick and friendly! Worth the drive! read more

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So, this happened today... Since mom and I do not see each other enough, I thought I would take her to Central City Cafe for lunch. I have been to this quaint little cafe several times and have enjoyed it as I thought my mother would as well as it would have been her first time. That has since changed... We arrived at around 12 noon and at 12:45, we still hadn't received our lunch (grilled ham and cheese). Four other people who came in after us had been served. I also had to go to the counter and get my own drink refills. If that wasn't enough, when I went to inquire about why it was taking so long, I was met by a very abrupt, "I am not in charge with the cooking and we will bring it out to you when it's done!" I told him I thought that was absurd and and he told me that I could just "EXPLETIVE leave then!" I immediately asked to speak to the manager/owner, who just so happened to be his mother. She had the audacity to forcibly put her hand on my shoulder and when I asked her to not touch me, she suggested that it was best that I just leave and turned around and walked away. As we were leaving, my mother simply stated that this was not a great way to treat a first time customer, and the man yelled VERY loudly across the restaurant, "We have been here for 45 years, we will be here another 45!" Wow, seriously? Breathe, Laura, breathe... So, needless to say, we left the restaurant and went over to Shirley's Family Skillet in Ceredo where were greeted with open arms and received our grilled ham and cheese in less than 15 minutes. Not only was it quite yummy, it was also less expensive and the service was impeccable. read more

I wasn't expecting this place to be so good! Make sure you get the sweet tea, it's the best around. The whatta burger was delicious and the grilled chicken salad had lots of flavor. My favorite part, though, was the apple pie...oh my it was heavenly. Not a huge variety of menu choices but that's to be expected at a cafe. We will be back! read more