My husband and I travel occasionally between central Virginia and Virginia Beach, usually on…read moreInterstate 64. We recently decided to "see something new" by taking the slower, less familiar route. Despite having lived in Virginia for over 30 years, we didn't realize that we would be traveling through some of the counties where Virginia's famous peanuts are grown. The first billboards near Waverly caught our attention, but we didn't stop at the first shop that was advertised. We decided that, if there were any other peanut shops, we would stop because Virginia peanuts would make a perfect present for our upcoming visits with some non-Virginia friends and relatives. Thankfully, we found Adam's Peanuts and Country Store soon after. As others have mentioned, Adam's is a true country store, with country smoked hams in crates as you enter, homemade jams and jellies, a dizzying array of peanuts (raw, boiled, salted, chocolate-covered, and more), plus much more. As mentioned, we were there for the peanuts, and ended up buying a whole box full -- about $140 worth to be precise. The quality of the nuts is top-notch, and we appreciated the variety of the products. The prices also weren't too bad though my husband tends to compare these to the giant canisters from Costco! The ambiance of the shop was also country comfortable. My 3-star rating mostly reflects the lack of attention from the elderly shopkeepers. While others on Yelp have characterized them as friendly and helpful, that was not our experience. While we were the only customers upon entering, neither greeted us when we came into the store. My husband asked if they had any samples of the nuts for us to try to help inform our decision on which nuts to buy. They didn't, and they seemed befuddled by the question. Finally, in checking out, I tried to engage them in a conversation about peanut growing in the county, to no avail. March, 2025.

I love the country store ambiance ...and the country ham sandwich. I stopped by Wakefield,…read moreescaping I95 for a stretch, and glad that I did. Those sandwiches are the original fast food. I also picked up some provisions, including McCutcheon jams that I never see at home.

A great little gift store!…read more Good coffee, great gifts, and cute ambience. Nice spot for a unique gift for anyone. We bought the sriracha peanuts and dill pickle peanuts, both were fantastic. The hot food they make in the kitchen was alright, hot dog was not our favorite. However, a great shop!

My daughter and I both got the classic chicken sandwich a were very happy with it. Everything was…read morefresh and warm. Glad we found this gem on 58. My grandson got grilled cheese and he was happy too

Joe's prices for seafood are reasonable and they get a lot of business due to a lack if competition…read morein the area. This time I had the 3 piece wing and fries plate for $5.99. It was prepared fresh and the service was friendly!

Great food. The atmosphere was very nice and the place was spacious. We had the fried onion rings…read moreand chicken salad. The servers were very friendly. I would definitely recommend this place.

A must stop when passing through Wakefield! Their bagged peanuts in the shell are So delicious!!read more

From the moment you walk in, you are warmly greeted, and the atmosphere is inviting with Christian…read moremusic playing softly in the background. Guests are welcome to sample each peanut flavor before purchasing, ensuring you find something you truly enjoy. The peanuts themselves were absolutely outstanding--fresh, flavorful, and high quality. We decided to visit after seeing the excellent reviews on Yelp, and it lived up to the 5-star reputation. It's an easy 5 stars from us as well!

Always well stocked. Sometimes the aisles are too crowed or narrow. The frozen bulk area in very…read morehelpful in stocking up.

Great meat department! Surry country ham, Edwards sausage links, fresh ground country sausage,…read morepork loin? They have it all! They have the best pork around as well as other tasty meats! A true butcher's dream! My friends and family make a trip to this small local store just to stock up on meats! The Deli is fabulous and the bakery is always full of tasty sweets! The store is clean and well stocked. But that's not all folks! The produce is a-maize-ing!! Yep, that's fresh local corn! Big ears and great prices! Berries, melons, tomatoes, herbs, squash ... oh my! We loaded up! The staff is so helpful, scurrying about, stocking shelves and helping everyone find what they need! This Great Value lives up to its name!

Service was good. I sat at the bar and was on the phone with a friend for dinner. Bartender was…read morefriendly and I had what I needed when I needed it. Grilled oysters were okay. I had a 4oz filet. I asked for rare. Was cooked more blue, but I was happy with that. No offer of steak sauce. Fine with me because I prefer salt and butter. Baked potato was actually great! Mac and cheese was not anything to write home about. Salad was huge - took it back to my hotel. Haggerty's was busy in a small-ish town for a Thursday night. I don't drink, so no comment on any alcohol except to say the Cosmo looking drinks at a table nearby looked great in frosty glasses. There were a few large groups lingering and chatting. Several other single eaters at the bar who seemed happy. Some family style meals going on - groups of 4 or 5. Overall, I'd say this is good spot to go for a steak if you're craving one. I'd return.

Haggerty's was recommended by a local and I'm glad I visited. This family-owned, family-friendly…read morerestaurant is visited by locals and regulars like. There's something on the menu for everyone, from surf-and-turf to chicken tenders. As a starter, we opted for the Hot Honey Cheese Balls, which are... you guessed it... deep fried, breaded balls of (pimento?) cheese. These are super filling, so pace yourself if you're also getting an entree. For my main, I opted for the 4oz cheeseburger and it was absolutely awesome. The patties were crispy on the edges and the lettuce was fresh and crisp. The burger tasted like the those at a counter service type of place. Overall, great food and service for Roanoke Rapids.

Outstanding, bright, fresh seafood. Thorough selection, but in no way intimidating…read more The usual seafood suspects, plus large variety of the good stuff - whole fish, local catch, fresh shellfish, roe etc. All first rate, all on heaps of clean ice ...what a pleasant suprise in the area on a whim. Friendly, experienced and knowledgeable owner, genuine fishmonger. Just ask what's recommended, local or interesting! The pride shows and we departed with an armful of product. Visiting the area w/family and Bay Seafood surpasses what we often see at home on the coast. Will return anytime we're even remotely close. Tonight, beautiful clean filets, rolled in local breading (also available) and right into the cast iron skillet at home (photo enthusiastically uploaded.) Foolproof, clean flavor and texture; a real revelation, capping perfectly, a lovely couple days in area. Cooked to order available as well. **Bonus: fabulous homemade Kimchi! Ask for a taste. Kudos and don't change a thing.

One of the few seafood markets found to be open on a Monday. Selection was somewhat limited, I…read moreguess due to it being Monday. Place was clean and prices were reasonable.

Mary is amazing! Her food is delicious! They catered my wedding and they were beyond fantastic!…read moreHighly recommend! The hardest part about using them is deciding what food you don't HAVE to eat again, lol. So many of my guests were telling me home amazing the Mac n cheese was!

Ive hired Southern Smokin' to cater my motorcycle club's poker run for two years now. They have…read moregreat food - some of the best BBQ in the RVA. Friendly people and excellent prices. They did us proud. Love the BBQ cup at events. Handy. Delicious. Just awesome. Highly recommended.

High quality food and service!…read more We stopped in for lunch and were warmly greeted by Mr. Dwight. He welcomed us and explained the specials and the menu. There are a lot of different choices. The beef brisket sandwich was tasty ,tender and plentiful as was the pulled pork sandwich. The restaurant is cute, small, and clean . The staff is friendly polite and efficient. I will be stoping back soon for one of their hand-crafted milkshakes. I highly recommend Q Daddy's

I picked up dinner here the other day. I planned to just try the smoked chicken salad. But they had…read moregluten-free chicken tenders, and they were delicious!! The smiley flavor of the chicken salad was great too. I tried the potato salad and the baked beans. The potato salad was okay. The beans were good.