My wife and I ate there every week for years, until she passed away. We loved the people that worked there, and the food and the service. It's the best place in Franklin to eat. I would recommend Dudley's Truck Stop to everyone that's looking for a great place to eat. read more

The Taj Mahal of truck stop restaurants. If you are traveling anywhere nearby (or even if you aren't but can reroute yourself without too much inconvenience) eat your breakfast on the road here. In fact, even if you're in, for example, Florida or California, and are tempted to enter a Waffle House, or an IHOP, Denny's, or, heaven forbid, a Cracker Barrel -- just drive toward the Blue Ridge Mountains and eat at Dudley's instead. The mountain areas of Virginia have restaurants, both large and small, of shockingly good quality (especially if you're way too used to North Carolina's generally dismal offerings). And the splendor of Virginia culinary expertise clearly applies to truck stops -- or at least it does here, in a little restaurant that doesn't seem to have changed much in the last 60 years. Here, all of your diner breakfast dreams will come true. For example, the omelets are perfect diner omelets. The home fries (usually something to be avoided at many diners) clearly come from real potatoes which have been perfectly chopped and even excellently seasoned. There are actual biscuits, seemingly made in-house (shockingly a rarity in other, less rarified, parts of the Southeast - trust me). And it all tastes good and is cooked impeccably. Best of all, is the extra special depth of flavor that can only come from a grill that has seen, and cooked, a lot of history, like a well-loved iron frying pan. You can try to fry bacon elsewhere, but it will never have the same indefinable magic that comes from a venerable diner kitchen. The atmosphere gives top quality diner scenery. The walls, the curtains, the friendly regulars, the pictures, the memorabilia, photos of Willie Nelson, a taxidermied bobcat (which, I should clarify, is a bobcat, I don't mean it's a photo of a bobcat named Willie Nelson, though that may well have been his name to his bobcat friends). it's all magnificent, charming, and will make you miss the sepia-toned vision of your childhood, which really was never like this at all, but it feels right. Chain restaurants can only wish they had a 1/100th of the pleasant authenticity of the decor here. The service is very efficient and, of course, super-friendly (as you would expect), but never annoying or overbearing. It's just as it should be. A lot of the quality comes from (as it does everywhere that is special) having an ever-present owner, who, from the long-ago beginning, has been at the restaurant every step of the way. Great establishments often owe their greatness to a wise owner who harnesses the threads of the business like the Fates at the loom. Thank you for maintaining such a nice place. read more

Dudleys is a staple of Franklin County Virginia. It's been around way before I was born and I always enjoyed their chocolate pie. Dudleys is a local crowd for sure. You stop in a few times and you will get to know The Who's who around town and learn any new local gossip. The food is that of a short order diner. It's been a long time since I had lunch or dinner here but I typically stop by for breakfast. My go to is biscuits and gravy and I've never been disappointed with them at Dudleys. There are several options that are very well priced and cater to just about anything you would want for a breakfast. The prices here are very good. The seating is limited so get here between crowds. read more

Cost is cheap. It's a trip back in time when Hooper or Stroker Ace just came out in theater. It's what you think a 1980s truck stop breakfast joint would look like inside. And that's not a complaint. It's kinda cool. read more

Biscuits and Gravy are the best, tenderloin on Sundays! So yummy! Great little place, owned by Barbara for over 50 years!

It's one of the best places to eat in Rocky Mount, and Roanoke. The food is great. The service is great. If you want good food you can not go wrong eating here. read more

I was nervous to eat here. It doesn't look appetizing, but I gave it a try. The staff was very polite and professional. The food variety was so, so. I ordered the pancakes and they were delicious. I definitely will be back. Tim was very caring and sweet. read more

Not my typical choice of eatery, but I gave it a try anyways and was pleasantly surprised. It smelled a little funky when you first walk in, but you get used to it quickly. The breakfast I ordered for dinner was delightful. Pancakes were fluffy and they provide more than enough butter. Waiter had a comforting and non-threatening aura which I appreciated. Decor and atmosphere took me back to my grandmother's house and her love of Elvis, truckers, and the south. Dudley's Truck Stop is definitely worth the stop! 5 stars read more

Talk about a hidden gem, this place has the best breakfast around. Their sausage and gravy biscuits are amazing.

Great hole in the wall small truck stop restaurant. We had breakfast. Bacon, Eggs, the French toast and some pancakes and it was yummy.

Okay, we like hole-in-the-wall restaurants. This place is a dive. That's not a compliment. It's dark, dreary and dated inside.....panelling! We had breakfast. Service is decent...take order and bring to table fairly quickly. Friendly.,Never check back though. On anyone. Hash-browns, shredded.....just so-so; nothing to write home about. Homemade sausage patties...ick. I think they were really just pork sausage in a roll made into patties. They were either cheap pork sausage or it was spoiled. I couldn't eat them. Tasted horrible. 2 eggs, meat, toast, hash browns, tax. $7.64. 4 french toast sticks (not homemade) tax, $3.27. Expensive considering the quality and the atmosphere. No idea why peeps say this place is so good. And I'm one who generally gives high praises. Waffle House has this breakfast beat by far! read more

Nice little family restaurant and reasonable price. Food was good and staff friendly. We drive a semi truck and parking was a little tight dirt lot but if you can manage its not bad. If i'm in the area will visit again. read more

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Best breakfast in town, nice staff, and cozy atmosphere. Biscuits and gravy are delish!

Oh my! You want good home-style food? You want a laid back atmosphere? You want friendly service and a cup of coffee that will never be empty? Dudley's is THE place in this area. I've always loved country fried steak and have been sorely disappointed for the past three years in places like IHOP and Cracker Barrel. So was a bit hesitant to order it here. Boy am I glad I did! When it arrived surrounded by home fries, toast, and fried eggs, I felt better about it...then I cut into it WITH ONLY A FORK...and bliss occurred. Seriously...if you're traveling through Franklin County, stop and rest and eat at Dudley's Truck Stop...it's well worth it! read more

Place sucks!! This is just a truck terminal with a shirt restaurant! There's no parking because there's over 20 dropped trailers plus the 15 trucks from Long company running there business out of there! Don't even bother stopping here! read more

Good steak good sides free dessert with lunch great little place my new stopping spot from now on not a lot of parking but enough for me

A rare find in this day and age. A truck stop with truck stuff you might need, a good restaurant and a fair price! Well played Dudley! read more

Dudley's Truck Stop Restaurant - Well I found MY table. - American Near Me - Rocky Mount, Virginia

Down home cooking. Best home made macaroni and cheese in Virginia. The "country" decor is interesting. Good fast service. The two dining areas are small so at meal hours the restaurant is packed. read more