Three years, that's how long I've been driving past the giant billboards for Lane Southern Orchards…read moreon I-75 telling myself "one day we should stop there." Well, this past Saturday my husband and I finally did. The entire property felt like a scene straight out of a Southern postcard. Families were out picking strawberries in the patch, people were relaxing in rocking chairs on the porch with ice cream cones, the café was buzzing, and the roadside market was full of shoppers loading up on goodies. The place was busy but somehow still relaxing. We started in the roadside market where I immediately grabbed one of the little carts because self-control clearly wasn't part of the plan. I stocked up on fresh produce, preserves, ciders, wines, and somehow convinced myself I "needed" adorable wooden earrings from a local artisan. We sampled a few local wines and naturally left with several bottles. The market also has gifts, souvenirs, and and entire section dedicated to dogs/ furry pets. After shopping we headed next door to the café for dessert. They offer cobblers, cakes, pies, homemade ice cream, and enough sweet treats to make you abandon every diet plan you've ever created. My husband is a peach cobbler enthusiast, so ordering their famous peach cobbler was mandatory. According to him, it absolutely lived up to the hype. I went with the peach pound cake and it was moist, buttery, and delicious. Their breakfast and lunch menu also looked really good. If I were road-tripping through the area, this would absolutely be a stop for a meal. It's also definitely going on my list of places to take guests when they come visit Middle Georgia. What really tied everything together was the staff. Everyone we encountered was warm, welcoming, and full of genuine Southern hospitality. Needless to say, we won't wait another three years before stopping again.

If you're in the area or passing through on the interstate, this should be a stop for you. They…read morehave a great selection of canned goods and pecan treats. The prices are reasonable. Earlier in the year a friend stopped in and bought a bushel of fresh peaches for me, which I canned. You can't beat Georgia peaches! The store is large, clean, and fully stocked shelves. Very helpful and friendly employees. There's also a restaurant, which was very busy at lunchtime on Sunday.

Food was so good I forgot to take a picture. (Next time)…read more If you're heading into Fort Valley, you will see a blue food truck on the corner of State University. You smell the grill going and the scent pulls you. You see people standing in line. Order the food. Yummy. Good Ribs and Big Pull Pork Sandwich. And Tony has a great spirit. Health Grade: A Pro: Good BBQ at a Good Price Con: Hours are flexible Bottom line: Old School BBQ with a spirit of a cookout. Try it. Eat outside.

This place I drive by once a month. For the past year I couldn't get some free time. Finally had…read morethe chance to stop and goodness gracious it's delicious! The bbq is spectacular

Excellent barbecue in friendly, local place. It was great stop on our road trip, and a welcome…read morechange from normal off-highway fare--although not far out of the way. We especially enjoyed the pulled pork, ribs, slaw and butter beans. Note: They are open only Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays.

This is as good BBQ as you will find anywhere, the ribs are meaty, juicy and tender, the pulled…read morepork tangy and the smoked chicken moist and tasty (NB, I do not like chicken any way but fried, except here...). The sides are really well prepared and delicious. Don't miss the banana pudding. Nice people too. Only open for lunch Tue, Wed and Thur (most weeks, some weeks Wed & Thur, some weeks not at all) this is my only complaint.

When we drove up, we weren't even sure of they were open. It's very rustic and looks like it has…read moresome stories to share. The inside was clean with plenty of seating. Service was great. Food came out hot and delicious. I had the grilled chicken sandwich which could've easily been split. The fries were hot and crispy. I was told the pork bbq sandwich was also really good. I definitely recommend giving them a try. It's a hidden gem.

Food was excellent... beyond expectations. Food was served quickly and hot. Very friendly staff…read more Plenty of seating. Building is currently undergoing renovation projects, but it IS open. If everyone knew about this place, the line would be out the door!! It's really THAT good!!

On a road trip with friends who had never experienced Buc-ee's, we had to stop. Her first reaction…read morewas "the gas was cheap." That is when I knew I had made a fan. The kids loved shopping for new shirts, snacks, and seeing what fishing equipment they needed for a trip that didn't involve fishing. We stocked up on car snacks, grabbed pulled pork sandwiches, and a few new shirts for our collection. This was the right choice for us. 31.07.2026

My husband and I stopped at Buc-ee's while traveling home from Tennessee. I had my service dog with…read moreme, and the night manager, Krysta, repeatedly called out to my husband and then approached me regarding my service animal. While I understand businesses may ask questions about service animals, the way this was handled was incredibly unprofessional. Krysta loudly questioned me in front of other customers and began reading questions from a paper about what tasks my dog performs. When I tried to explain that I have POTS (Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome), she was dismissive and laughed, which was humiliating and embarrassing. Not all disabilities are visible. I felt singled out, judged, and treated with a lack of respect simply because I do not "look disabled." My dog was clearly identified as a service animal, and I even offered proof when questioned. What upset me most was not being asked a question, but the rude and public manner in which I was treated. No customer should be made to feel embarrassed because of a disability. Unfortunately, after this experience, I do not plan on returning.

Today for lunch my mother and I went to Georgia Bob to get some Brunswick Stew with crackers on the…read moreside. Once we got the stew home the taste of the stew was really awful and disgusting hardly any vegetables. Crackers tasted like they were old and outdated. I can not recommend eating here.

The people that work here were very nice. The place was homey and looks like a legit bbq place. The…read morebathroom had a heavy urine smell and the urinal was caked with yellow stains. The food is 1 star at best. I love bbq, and I have a high bar, but I ALWAYS finish my food and I couldn't get through this one. The pulled pork tasted like crock pot pork, zero smoke flavor, it was the consistency of cat food. The ribs also felt like oven ribs, the meat tasted turned. I ate one bite and could barely swallow. The sauces must have been sitting around unrefridgerated and were so spoiled they were carbonated with bubbles rising to the top. The sides were the highlight, especially the fried okra and fries, their fry cook should teach their pit master something. The Brunswick stew was one texture with the occasional corn kernel. PLEASE EAT SOMEWHERE ELSE.

This cute little dinner packed with a very extensive and impressive menu has something for…read moreeveryone. Being that it's an old train station, you can tell there's a lot of history within the building. We loved everything about our breakfast, I ordered the biscuits and gravy along with a side of sausage and hash browns. Everything is made to order so be prepared to wait a moment for your food to come out - I wish we knew this ahead of time so we coulda called in our order. My husband had the steak and eggs and swapped his grits for hash browns. My daughter ordered a pancake meal and she actually ate everything! She said it was some of the best pancakes she's ever had. We will definitely be back!!

We live about 15 miles from here but never had the opportunity to go…read more We ventured out one "off day" to give it a try. We had so many friends tell us to go try and finally we went. We were not disappointed. We got there 30 min before closing because we looked on google and it said they close at 6 when really they close at 1:30 They were very kind. The food was delicious. We both got a burger & potato salad. My husband burger was missing the egg so they immediately took it back and fixed it. The ambiance of the place is so nostalgic. Love the train station setting. We sat next to the window and could see the train tracks. We will return!