Great food and service. Rustic setting, close to Blueridge Parkway. Separate bar very quiet area. They also have Motel connected.

Love coming here when riding the Parkway. Great place to stop, relax and eat. I definitely want to plan a weekend at the hotel sometime. Nothing fancy just a super cool little spot. read more

I've enjoyed some really good Friday night steaks here the past few years. Baked potato has always been fresh and hot like it just came out of the oven. Service is attentive. You can wear your carhart, your biker leather, or whatever you want. I've always felt welcome. You see all kinds. There is a dining side area and a bar area with hi top tables. They have good vegetable options. I only wish the zucchini servings were larger. I always look forward to going back. read more

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Lovely owners and excellent staff. Food and cocktails were wonderful. Looking forward to coming back to try the Philly cheesesteak!! Great for motorcyclists on the blue ridge. read more

Delicious food! Before and after pictures of my burger and chips are presented before you. Very fun and local ambience, very laid back. The service was good, considering they were very busy! Will come back read more

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The food is absolutely delicious everything on the menu is wonderful I've tried most of them . The service is top notch I can't speak high enough about this restaurant their steaks and their beef is always so good. The atmosphere is rustic they serve drinks a very large drink menu and bar. They make you feel like family when youre there. read more

Food is awesome, Friendly crew, Busy business on the weekends, Very relaxed atmosphere, I would recommend this place to anyone, Whether you're a biker or not. Bands on the weekends. read more

Riding through the rustic roads of North Carolina, this is one place that is a destination. Usually swamped on the weekends or even weekdays, it's a great local place that has a nice large menu and full bar. With 2 different good sized dining rooms, this place is sure to be a great watering hole especially after a long day of riding through the mountains. 4/5 25 Chicken Wings $21.75 were ok; to me a bit over done and a little dry. Still a decent naked wing. 4/5 Chicken Alfredo $12.00 was a nice sized portion of your average creamy alfredo sauce with a nice amount of grilled chicken on top. 4/5 Blackened Chicken Cesar Salad $9.00 was a reasonable amount of both salad and chicken combined. 3/5 Philadelphia Steak $10.00 looked a little skimpy on the meat side. I didn't eat it but it didn't look that appetizing to begin with. When we arrived there weren't many people around but when we left, the dining room with the bar was filled with mostly all locals. Overall a nice place to stop by for decent food and great friendly service. I'll definitely be back here and look forward to trying something else. read more

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I had Texas brisket okra and Mac n cheese. All were good but Mac n cheese could have been better. Service was good. It was a motorcycle hang out type bar and grill with motel attached. read more

Delicious burger and huge club with sourdough bread! Nice meal after a long hike. Awesome sweet tea. Fun waitress and good vibes all around. You can tell the locals love it! read more

The Appalachian chicken was excellent and of good size. Service was excellent, kept checking on you if you needed anything. highly recommend. read more

the food & atmosphere is fantastic. Haven't ever had a bad meal here. However, if you're not a local/regular you will notice how the waitress treats you. She was overly friendly with the "regulars" and extremely rude to the others. Throwing menus on tables & saying "I'll be back" & god forbid you need a refill. She just brings a whole pitcher of whatever you're drinking & leaves it on the table as a "serve yourself" kinda thing. This def won't be a place a visit regularly, but the food was good. read more

Excellent ribeye. Friendly staff. Look forward to going there when in the area. Their wings are also good. Off the beaten path.

Not a bad little restaurant in the middle of nowhere, their burgers are excellent, the fried mushrooms are delish, but the ribeye steak left a lot to be desired. read more

This is not your typical restaurant but definitely could be on NC need to see diners and dives, it appears to be a biker hangout and it is, but don't judge, the food is good, now the menu is extensive, maybe too much... there are steaks, pasta and seafood, you cant do all things well. You cant go wrong with a burger, homemade chips or wings/tenders. This is not a black tie kind of place, come as you are, there is music nearby, a retro vintage campground and a general store like no other. So come and spend an afternoon, no stress here. read more

Good food and friendly staff and good service. A motorcycle rider's place to meet and eat.

Right in the middle of somewhere that you will be ravenously hungry on reaching because of its location right by the blue ridge parkway if you had started driving early in the morning this place has one of the sweetest and most polite hostess you will come across. Decorated to look like a sports bar this place serves great food and veggie options (!!!!!!!!! Seriously didn't expect that here.....). Great place with an amusing photo opportunity right outside it, it is very entertaining with light but good music playing in the background while you enjoy a great break from driving and get your stomach full. Do stop by if you are near Laurel Springs and you won't be disappointed. read more

Freeborne's Eatery & Lodge - American Near Me - Laurel Springs, North Carolina

I'd give this little place 10 stars if I could. This past Monday, I came off the Blue Ridge Parkway, due to the Detour sign. Freebornes was right there, it was getting late in the afternoon and I was looking for a hot meal and a bed for the night. I stopped. Parked my bike and saw a lady carrying boxes out the side door of the eatery. She asked if she could help me. I told her I was looking for a meal and a bed for the night. Well, as my luck runs, she told me that the eatery was closed today and she had no rooms available. I asked about the two diners nearby and (again, as my luck runs) those places were closed also. After I asked about somewhere close by or should I get follow the detour and find something elsewhere. She looked at me for a second or two and said that her son had just recently fixed something to eat in the kitchen and she MAY have one room that she might be able let me have for the night. She sent her son to check the room, there were no rooms clean because the maid failed to show up that morning. I saw young RUN to a room and a few minutes RUN back to the eatery. She came to where I was and told me that the room was clean and grill was still warm. I had the best burger that I'd had in a long time. Half pound of meat with the usual add ons along with jalepano peppers, hot chips and tall glass of water, and good company, Ms. Cindy talked about her place and helped me route my next stop, which was Yadkinville, NC. After I had paid for my meal, I was given the key, not a card but a real key on a motel tab. Once I got to my room and opened the door, it was like stepping back into my childhood. The room was the same style knotty pine paneling as my bedroom when I was much younger. The furniture wasn't fake wood or plastic, it was honest to goodness metal. In the bathroom, on the wall there was a place to insert your used double edge razor blades. No fancy but homey, cozy or quaint, call it what you want but to me it was like home. Ms. Cindy and her staff are prime examples of the folks living the GOLDEN RULE. Thank you Ms. Cindy read more

Well folks, 5 stars to 1 star just that fast. See below for my original review. They have totally changed up their menu. In effect, they have become a typical sports bar or biker bar food type of place, but the quality of food is bad. Sausage cheese dip had no sausage and too much velvetta. Bland and boring. I added a ton of Texas Pete. Bacon cheeseburger with egg. Burger overbooked, egg over cooked, bacon was like that that already cooked bacon crap you can buy in supermarket. Chicken tenders, how can you screw these up? Well, buy frozen chicken and deep fry it until it's a piece of bark. Very sad that they had to change up, times are hard, I get it but this was our Sunday destination dinner ride for at least five years. Love this place, ribeye to perfection. We ride up there for Sunday brunch every couple weeks or so. This past Sunday, I had the famous Appalachian Chicken, perfecto!!!!! Big chicken breast smothered in cheese sauce, mushrooms and bacon! This meal was featured in the top 100 dishes from each county! Check it out! https://www.ourstate.com/100-foods-you-must-eat-in-100-counties/ We have stayed in the motel a few times, good times on Saturday with bikers coming and going. They ususally have bands in the field out back... Good times! read more

Real good food. I was surprised how good the food was. The only reason I am only 4 stars is they put onions on my shrimp and grits even after I asked for them to be left off. We got our food to go, she had the steak and shroom stroganoff. After removing the onions, both meals were outstanding. The salads, which I also asked for no onions which were right were really fresh tasting. People there were really nice too. I will go there again and will recommend this place to anyone looking for a good place to eat. Don't let the outside of the place trick you, very good food and good menu. read more

Best Mac n cheese around. Be sure to order the chicken grilled instead of breaded! You'll be impressed!

I spent the weekend here with a bunch of friends. The restaurant, bar, and store, and motel are owned by the same people. The rooms are small, with 2 double beds, nightstand, desk, and bathroom with stand up shower. Very clean and cozy, reminded me somewhat of a ski lodge type room. The restaurant serves opens at 7am for breakfast. They also serve lunch, dinner, and appetizers. There is something for everyone on the menu and we did not try anything we did not like. We ate here all weekend! You can eat in the restaurant area which is very casual and clean and there are several tables, or you can eat in the bar, which also is very clean and has some high top tables. They even delivered a pizza to my friend's room. Get a burger and hot chips or fried pickles (or both!) Yummy! There is entertainment all weekend. Friday was a 2 man band, Saturday was a DJ, and Sunday was an outside band at 2pm, but we had to leave in the morning. There were several picnic tables out back, and I'm told it gets pretty busy. We left for a ride after a late breakfast on Saturday and the parking lot was FULL of motorcycles. Apparently many people stop here for lunch on the weekend when out for a ride. DO NOT LET THE MOTORCYCLES SCARE YOU AWAY! This is NOT your rough kinda biker bar/restaurant! The staff is so friendly and will go out of their way to make your visit comfortable. My husband and I cannot wait to visit again! read more

The husband downloaded the official Blue Ridge Parkway App which we used during our ride. The app breaks down point of interest by mile marker and we used it to find this cute spot off mile post 248 on the Blue Ridge Parkway, about 4 hours from Roanoke VA. It was about 800 feet north of the parkway entrance / exit. Yes, just NORTH, not south of the parkway like my husband suggested. From the outside you think you are headed into a biker bar attached to a cute motel. Well if this is a biker bar, I want to be a biker. Service was awesome from the chatty bartender. Inside the restaurant was cute, clean, and welcoming. We had the chicken cheese steak, good enough but the highlight was the fries. We also had the chocolate Mississippi Mud pie for dessert. The husband, ever the curious snooper, stuck his head into one of the motel rooms and said it was nice. Had we taken longer to drive the parkway this would have been a possible sleepover spot. For those considering a sleepover note the live music schedule. Gas is 3 miles north from here, worth the trip as this is one of those very old school gas stations. CASH ONLY FOR GAS! The restaurant is Closed on Mondays And Tuesday! Although this may change during peak times. read more

I visited Freeborne's on July 5th, 2014. If you're a motorcycle enthusiast, and anywhere near Laurel Springs, NC then you're going to want to stop here. Believe me, getting here is spectacular! This is a biker friendly establishment and often you'll find vendor tents with various wares for sale on the weekends. But we came here for the food. So we got our table and sat down. Being someone who loves hot spicy foods one of my first checks of a new menu is to see if they have hot wings. I don't mean those Buffalo wings, those are for amateurs. Don't get me wrong, they're good, I love them, but when you're looking for heat, they don't deliver. I always ask "What's the hottest sauce you have for your wings?" The polite staff at Freeborne's let me know that "Dragon's Breath" is there hottest. Being a well qualified capsaicin gastronomy aficionado I doubted these wings were going to cause me any grief; so I ordered 5 of them. Well, they arrived at the table with everyone else's orders and we all dug in. The very first bite of these wings let me know that I wasn't at BW3's or anywhere else I'd been for wings in the last 10 years or so. They bit me back immediately! I was pleasantly surprised that they were actually full of flavor and abundantly spicy. One wing down and I was on to number two. The heat was not subsiding. The second wing just fueled the fire in my mouth. I was happy, but now watchful. Those at the table saw my sweating and the slow down on consumption. I pressed on to number three. The burn was fully enveloping my mouth and was now beginning to make its way down my throat. Wing three was a chore. To spare you the agonizing details of this encounter I folded here. Being humbled in front of my tablemates was just salt on the wound. My wife, regarding my love of spicy food, says "food shouldn't hurt". I was at this time, inclined to agree with her; much akin to the drunken promises of "I'll never do it again." So yea, if you're a lover of spicy food, and I mean a serious one, then you owe yourself a trip here to challenge the Dragon's Breath wings. I came back some weeks later, being better prepared mentally, and took down all the wings. They are blistering hot! (a couple times) wink. I will definately be back and I will certainly order these wings! read more

Freeborne's Eatery & Lodge - American Near Me - Laurel Springs, North Carolina

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Decor was just ok, waitresses were great and food was pretty good. Burgers presented well and was tasty, chips were ok, cheesesteaks were good and salad was more than a mouthful. read more

First time here. Had heard some great feedback from folks but I'm not impressed. Service was very slow. When we finally got our food, it was terrible. The Alfredo was thin as soup so was the shrimp and grits. I don't recommend eating here. read more

I went here for lunch on 8/20/14 with my boyfriend, as we were driving the Blue Ridge Parkway. If you're looking for somewhere close off the Parkway, this place is a good bet - it's right off the ramp as you get off. We drove the Parkway for three days, and this was far and away the best meal we had. I ordered a ham and cheese sandwich with swiss and my boyfriend ordered The Hangover Cure burger (burger with cheese, bacon, and a fried egg). We both absolutely loved our meals. You never expect something as simple as a ham and cheese sandwich to blow you away, but this sandwich was spectacular. The bread was delicious and toasted beautifully; I highly recommend it. My sandwich came with fries on the side, which were excellent. My boyfriend loved his hamburger, saying it was "thick and greasy" just how he likes it. He also really enjoyed his side of pork rinds, even though he typically is not a huge fan of them. Additionally, he really enjoyed his sweet tea, remarking that it was "as good as any you get in the South." Our waitress was sweet as sugar and very helpful, overall the service was great. The interior of the restaurant is very divey - there's a bar, a jukebox, and neon signs. My boyfriend noted the impressive selection of craft and local beers on tap, though we did not partake as we were driving all day. Overall, I would absolutely recommend this to someone looking for a good local meal off of the Parkway. read more

Ran across this place on a road trip in 13, likes it well enough to return for a destination in 15. People who run are nice and have good humor "which ya need" rooms were clean. The only issue we had was ya have to travel for breakfast. I will definitely stay again read more

This place is a very nice, casual restaurant/bar. The staff is very friendly and attentive. We found the food to be very tasty and fresh. If you like casual places with good food, I recommend trying this one! read more

Freeborne's is not a fancy pantsy place and it is wonderful for that reason! I love the wings, and if you ever get a chance to see their 4th of July fireworks, it is a must!! Would definitely recommend this place for a laid back time. read more

This is an awesome place, great variety on the menu, cold beer and wine, mixed drinks! The staff is very friendly, Hats off to Jenny! The rooms are clean, all with 2 double beds, tv, coffee maker, but no refrigerators. Biker friendly and a good location for exploring the surrounding area. Jefferson is about 15 miles away with lots of shops, pubs, and Ashe County Cheese store! They'll ship cheese home! read more

Food was good and big portions but service was terrible. Had to order the same drink 3 times. Messed up one of our sandwiches. Server would disappear for 15 or more min. Then they split a check for 4 separate people Into 3 and 1 for some reason. Then we had to basically track someone down to even pay. read more

Great food in a fantastic spot off the Blue Ridge Parkway. Burger is good. Looking forward to the new menu. Stop for a beer and enjoy a live band on Sundays in the summer. read more

Great place to ride to and enjoy some music and cold brews with friends. Food is fair. Typical bar menu and pricing. Always packed when we go. Could use a few more waitresses to handle orders when you're outside. Miss the picnic tables in the back. read more

Great food and excellent service, we camp here in Laurel Springs and this is our favorite place to go.

This place has an identity crisis. Menu quality and pricing = fine dining. (The steak is $24 and would be worth it if the atmosphere was fine dining, deserts are 5 star) Atmosphere and decor = cheaply done sports bar/ cafe. Staff has the training and formal attire of a cash only dive bar. (It would be advantageous if the staff was fluent with the P.O.S. system) Patrons are local mountain folks and bikers. (Seems they want cheap beers and burgers). The whole thing led to a bad experience for our group on Sunday. read more

This place is cooler than the other side of the pillow. The owners and staff are so friendly and make you feel so welcome. And the food is delicious, quick and served with a smile. Do yourself a favor and make the trip for some fun and excitement. You'll be glad you did. read more

Great place for bikers and locals alike! Food is awesome and service is friendly. Jeff has the hookup for sure. Go there and make new friends read more

We stayed at stations inn but had dinner here. We were pleasantly surprised by the creativity of the menu and the quality of the food. It was very good and the portions were more than the price would suggest. Our server was very attentive and friendly. We will return I only wish they had been open for breakfast the morning we left. read more

You can always count on a great meal no matter what you choose. Everything on the menu is good and the service is even better.. We have been there many times over the years and have never been disappointed. My favorite is the "Freeborne Burger" but its all good. It is also very popular with the locals which is obvious if you've been there mid-week, lunch and dinner. Highly recommend this eatery and the lodge as well. read more