So so delicious! Super friendly service. Fast delivery too. We ordered 5 different sandwiches and loved them all. Loved the house made limeade and iced tea combo. We will definitely be back. Nice atmosphere. We really appreciated their service when we showed up 35 minutes before closing. read more

I was in the area and decided to try this place but unfortunately was very disappointing and quite expensive. I got a Mama Mania sandwich for $9.65 and a pint of tomato soup for $6.25. The sandwich was very small and there was nothing special. The tomato soup was extremely disappointing as it was very watery and not very flavorful. In addition when I opened the tomato soup, they did not fill it all the way to the top. In fact there was about 2 cm left unfilled at the top (see photo before I had any of it). Again, quite disappointing for how expensive the food is. For $17 I would've expected more and at least for my soup to be filled to the top. I could've gotten the same meal at Panera for a lot less. read more

Grilled Cheese Mania - Tomato soup not fully filled and Mama Mania sandwich - Sandwiches Near Me - Harrisonburg, Virginia

Homey clean bright place with limited seating inside,(mostly backless stools) and picnic tables on a deck outside overlooking a busy street. There are a nice collection of travel photo books and other pictures books on the counter to read while waiting for food to be made. Friendly owners on site with a young staff. Order at the counter or in advance and they will bring food to you. They do a lot of take out.. limited menu on the screen above the counter. Simple good comfort food with imaginative names They are happy to substitute. Sandwiches are panini pressed. No rye bread no straws. Homemade tomato soup is not to be missed. Pair with a classic grilled cheese for true comfort Other sandwichs are equally good. This is the lunch spot you have dreamed of. read more

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Really nice place with a kind and friendly owner who clearly loves what she does! Yummy sandwiches The atmosphere is inviting, they even have blocks for the kiddos to play with outside. Definitely recommend! read more

Grilled Cheese Mania - Sandwiches Near Me - Harrisonburg, Virginia

The service was awesome and the food we ordered was good. The price is kinda expensive but we had never been and wanted to try it. We will go back one day to check out the other sandwiches. There is not that much sitting inside but there are tables outside . read more

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Grilled cheese..tried the Mama Mania... it was ok at best. Pesto tasted a little off as though it was on the verge of going bad. Cheese was not hot/soft. Side of tomato soup with mac n cheese was creative but just ok flavor wise. It was also expensive for the portions provided. Services was excellent. Cute little shop. Would have loved to rate it better. read more

Grilled Cheese Mania - Mama Mania - regular, Miss Tess Tomato Mac - cup, Lulu's Old-Fashioned Limeade - 20 oz - Sandwiches Near Me - Harrisonburg, Virginia

This place sounded so intriguing to my husband and I that we drove from an hour away to try it, within minutes of it closing. They close a bit early (4 PM) even on Saturdays. I ordered the Mama Mania and my husband got the Port Ruby. The port ruby felt pretty light because there was no meat, and we didn't even miss it either. The sauerkraut was not too strong and worked well with the thousand island sauce. Felt like a good faux ruben sandwich. The mama mania was so delicious, the mozzarella was so nice and soft, and perfectly melty. The pesto was so perfectly balanced and not too strong. I really liked the panini bread as well! I wish we had one of these locations in Northern Virginia! Please open one! Also wish the hours were a little bit more convenient. read more

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Excellent food, I genuinely believe their sandwich known as "the maniac" could bring about world peace if deployed properly. I bristled at the price tag momentarily, but by golly it is $17 worth of food. read more

It is okay and they need to have more soda options and Mac and cheese options and desserts and the service is awesome and fast that is it...... it is clean and very cute building and they need to make it bigger and extend it and very clean and sanitary too. From Lauren read more

Grilled cheese sandwiches; what could go wrong? Or in this case, what could go right? Such a simple dish, but such a plethora of factors affecting the final product. Choices of bread, cheese, mayo or no mayo, butter or no butter, griddle or pan. These all make a huge difference. And then there's the anticipation. Like many, I grew up on the winter/sick day meal of a grilled cheese (or two) and a bowl of soup. Sunbeam bread, buttered on the outsides, in the pan, and flipped. But I fell in love with these sandwiches when I took up bowling as a teenager. There the griddle had a permanent coating of every food item from the menu. The cook ensured that the bread was so coated in butter the sandwich could glide across the griddle like a hockey puck. I always ordered two, with a side of fries. This culinary ceremony had to wait till I completed every game for the day as my ball would have slid off my fingers and thumb constantly. And so, knowing I would be heading to Harrisonburg in a matter of weeks, I began my foodie preparation plan. This begins with a combing of Yelp then social media and between the two, building a Yelp collection to work from. When GCM popped up, I knew this would be a first stop. For lunch I made a visit to the food truck location, in downtown. Kathleen was onsite so I got to hear the story of GCM (her maiden name was "Mania") and the time (months!) she took perfecting her sandwich and soup recipes. I started with the "Mama Mania" and a homemade rice krispy treat. She had recommended the soup, but 1) I am not a big fan of tomato soup and 2) I wasn't sure I could eat an entire bowl (I know better). The mozzarella cheese melted and enmeshed with the basil pesto, tomato, and drizzle of sriracha sauce was a work of art. The creamy and floral notes of the cheese were a perfect complement to the basil and heat of the sriracha. I had to go back for more. Next was the Classic Johnny. American cheese, butter, white bread. More like Momma's than bowling alley. And that was just fine by me. She brought out a sample of the tomato soup and let me tell you, I had instant regret I didn't purchase an entire bowl. Get some when you go! I ate my krispy treat (so gooey and delicious) then made the arduous walk back to my hotel. I could have had lunch there every day. And so upon my next trip to Harrisonburg I knew it was time to visit the main location (just minutes from the JMU campus). There I ordered the "Triple Lindy" (cheddar, Monterey jack, spinach, bacon, butter grilled on white bread) and a side of "Mickey's Mac & Cheese" (has a hint of nutmeg and spices). Can I move to Harrisonburg?! Or can they open a location down here in Georgia? Because I need GCM in my life! Friendly team, amazing menu, and (for me) many more visits to be made. read more

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John Cranberry here. Service was pleasant, food was distasteful, employees were small.

I had the loraly? Sandwich was great, i added ham n avocado. I missed the soups, but my wife had tomato soup was amazing. Not a cream based tomato soup. Quite a lengthy line, to order. But was worth the 20 minute wait. Service was awesome, Thank You. read more

Grilled Cheese Mania - order station - Sandwiches Near Me - Harrisonburg, Virginia

Really fun menu, really well executed grilled cheese based sandwiches and nice sides too. Limited indoor seating and lots of outdoor tables. read more

Good little stop in Harrrisonburg,Va. not far off 81 and easy to find! Great tomato soup. Would go there again!

Service was friendly. Small establishment but with good outdoor seating. Food was really good! Prices were reasonable as well. It seems like a fun place to go with friends or kids. read more

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Grilled cheese - YES PLEASE! This grilled cheese spot is absolutely adorable! There's seating both inside and outside with cornhole set up to play while you're waiting for your food to be ready. We dropped by here on our way down I-81. It was the perfect spot to grab lunch! I ordered the Trotta-Cado sandwich, a daily special only on Fridays. I made it a combo, so it came with a sweet tea and a bag of Route 11 chips costing about $10. The sandwich was so warm and fresh being filled with avocado and mac & cheese. But I think the highlight of the meal was the sweet tea! Maybe it was because I don't drink sweet tea too often and it was a pretty warm day, but that tea tasted so good! I think for the size of the sandwich and meal it wasn't entirely worth $10 especially being located in Southern Virginia. But that's not going to stop me from going back again! I'd definitely recommend this spot if you're looking for a quick lunch spot to drop by while taking a trip down I-81! read more

Grilled Cheese Mania - Trotta-Cado Friday Special with Sweet Tea - Sandwiches Near Me - Harrisonburg, Virginia

I love finding local eateries while traveling so I found myself here while passing through Harrisonburg. I didn't want a huge portion so I got the classic grilled cheese and a side cup of tomato soup. The grilled cheese was fairly basic. The tomato soup needed something. Maybe because I make a killer tomato soup myself so I'm picky. I would love to order one of the specialty grilled cheese's next time. I was hoping for a half sandwich option but was not available. I would give them a try again! read more

4/5 for the good grilled cheese sandwiches & tomato soups, but rounding it up to a 5/5 for the exceptional service! The lady taking our order was super kind and helpful and gave us stickers. I noticed that she was really patient with customers and made sure to tell customers to enjoy their food and/or have a good day. This place is popular for both sit-in and take out orders, so there's a bit of a wait. I tried the "Classic Johnny" (which is just your typical American cheese in between two buttery & toasty white bread) and added "Taylor Ham Pork Roll" to it. Apparently, the tomato soup here is also extremely popular so I knew I had to try a cup of that, too. After about 20 minutes, we got our food which came in one giant tray. The grilled cheese was phenomenal. The bread was crunchy on the top, soft in the center, and buttery. The ham wasn't overly salty and was flavorful. And cheese on bread or meat is always the move. Overall, the "Classic Johnny" is a simple sandwich and is a great choice if that's what you're looking for. But if you want something more complex, they have lots and lots of options for that. The tomato soup was more chunky than creamy and you can taste every element of the soup. Pretty strong tomato broth which was enjoyable! I definitely prefer a creamier tomato soup, but this one was good, too. Overall, this place was a great place to stop by and grab food during a car trip. It definitely beats grabbing a quick bite at fast-food chains if you have 20 minutes to spare. read more

Grilled Cheese Mania - GRILLED CHEESE SPREAD - Sandwiches Near Me - Harrisonburg, Virginia

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Amazing food. Tomato soup was amazing. The Mama Maina sandwich is delicious. I would definitely recommend this place if you are in the JMU area. read more

Pretty good vegan grilled cheese. This was the first place that stuck out to me on my drive from Pennsylvania to Alabama that had vegan options that sounded good. I didn't expect much, was definitely happy a decided to stop here. Thanks grilled cheese mania read more

Amazing food! We got Mama Mania, Triple Lindy, and Pepperoni Strips with tomato soup and Strawberry Limeade. So good! Our favorite was the Triple Lindy. read more

Grilled Cheese Mania - Front sign - don't miss it! - Sandwiches Near Me - Harrisonburg, Virginia

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The grilled cheese was alright but definitely not worth the price, it's a pretty small sandwich too. Flavor was a little bit dull and overall just an average grilled cheese. I was so excited to try this place but left kinda disappointed. I ordered the Mama Mania to-go and the wrapper stuck to the sandwich. Staff was friendly though, and the decorations/ambiance was quaint and cute. I'm not sure if i'd go here again. I love grilled cheese and I really wanted to love this place, but my experience just was not good. read more

Grilled Cheese Mania - Wrapper stuck to the sandwich, had to peel it off - Sandwiches Near Me - Harrisonburg, Virginia

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September 7 11:10am I ordered the PORT RUBY. It was perfect. . A warm sandwich filled with lots of flavor!! I order the limeade which was also good. not too sweet. the room was of good taste. the counter/table tops had displays of attractive books such as children and art books. i waited less than 10 minutes for my order. my grill cheese was filling. I left very satisfied read more

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They've added a few more items and specials to the menu... so I wanted to update I love Kathleen and how she makes your feel like family! This is one of our favorites in the Harrisonburg area. The Maniac is the most filling sandwich of them all! It literally has everything on the menu in it! It's the perfect complex combination of sweet, crunch, cheesy buttery goodness! The most amazing is that it stays all together! She named the Phillipo's pepperoni strips after her grandpa and my girls absolutely loved them! Like a little pizza strip! read more

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food was great rice crispy is FIRE sweet tea is BOMB owner is so fun i love this place good books read more

Kathleen, the owner, was so sweet and welcoming!! My friend and I got the Casey Snowcap and Suzie Pepper which were both wonderfully made. Is it overpriced for grilled cheese...yes. Am I still glad I went and would recommend it to anyone to at least try once...YES! Their tomato soup is definitely homemade and pretty good. The interior and exterior of the place is so cute! Such a vibe to go in the middle of the day. Service was great and we really felt at home inside Grilled Cheese Mania. There is a tv projecting pictures from over the years, so you really get a sense a community in Harrisonburg. My friend ordered the Mac and cheese and said that it was pretty good and would order it again. All in all, I'm glad I finally tried this place after admiring it for the past 4 years. read more

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I go by this place often and today I decided to try something new. Great atmosphere and the friendliness it was. Smelled great as you entered the doors. I forget the name but got some chicken n cheese sandwich and it was good. Would go back and try some others. Even with my next comment, I still give the place a 5 star. The chicken I could tell it was precooked and breaded but you work with what you got. Don't let that deter you from it. Hopefully if someone from the place reads these they could maybe try to use sliced or carved chicken instead? Would add another layer of flavor and texture for sure. read more

Grilled Cheese Mania - Sandwiches Near Me - Harrisonburg, Virginia

Best grilled cheeses. Best service. Favorite place in Harrisonburg for lunch! The staff is super friendly and always goes above and beyond!

Grilled cheese was good, nothing special. What was infuriating is that it took 50 minutes for my friend to get an average grilled cheese. It took 50 minutes because their employee didn't give the staff the receipt. My order went through and still took 30 minutes. This was NOT a busy day. Customer service could have been better for this inconvenient situation. Not worth returning due to the average meal and ridiculous wait time. read more

Cozy little feel-good lunch spot. I'm all about a caprese panini and the Mama Mania fit the bill. Also love all the dipping options. The more pesto, the better, in my experience! I'd love to give some of the daily specials a whirl but making it out there on a weekday sadly isn't going to happen. read more

Grilled Cheese Mania - Mama Mania Triple Lindy - Sandwiches Near Me - Harrisonburg, Virginia

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Delicious food! Tomato soup is homemade and pairs perfectly with the melty, toasty grilled cheese. Great prices too.

First of all, applause to the fact they have dairy free cheese, and it's the gooood dairy free cheese! Their food is very fresh with good ingredients, and their prices are more than reasonable. They also have a nice area to sit outside and enjoy lunch while social distancing. The only thing I would suggest to the restaurant is to purchase dill pickles instead of the sweet pickles. read more

Grilled Cheese Mania - Vegan Chao Grilled Cheese route Rt. 11 Potato Chips - Sandwiches Near Me - Harrisonburg, Virginia

AMAZING!!! The food was so creative and delicious, the sweet tea was out of this world, and the owner was incredibly kind and welcoming. Also great music and cute decor. Wish we lived local so we could come here all the time. Definitely recommend! read more

Grilled Cheese Mania - Sweet Tea - Sandwiches Near Me - Harrisonburg, Virginia

Fantastic adorable cafe! We stopped here after visiting Aristocat Cat Cafe (highly recommend if you enjoy cuddling cats). Delicious grilled cheese! Unique variety and fabulous breads/cheeses. We ordered the Classic Johnny, the Port Ruby and the Casey Snowcap. All incredibly delicious. Wonderful friendly service! Easy parking, Indoor and outdoor eating as well as Togo and catering available. read more

Our first time at Grilled Cheese Mania was absolutely incredible. It's by far one of the best places to get food in Harrisonburg! We ordered food to our house at 6 and got it by 6:30. The Limeade was fantastic, and the Buffalo Chicken and Cheese Melt was delightful. I've never had anything quite like the mac and cheese in tomato soup, and I have now truly been enlightened. None of the food was very greasy at all. Amazing, quality food! read more

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Tried this place while visiting the James Madison University campus. Large outdoor seating area with many picnic tables. The menu has many tasty items and it was hard to make a decision. Selected the El Andy which was delicious. Also had tomato soup which was excellent (had bits of tomato) and was great to dunk your cheese sandwich. Service was a little slow. But food is fresh and great quality. read more

Grilled Cheese Mania - Sandwiches Near Me - Harrisonburg, Virginia

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Based upon a recommendation three of us went to this place for the first time. It is a house converted into a restaurant. The inside was t very big , however, they had outside seating too. Many different selections and/or ways to have a grill cheese sandwich plus plenty of sides and soups. When we arrived we ordered from the menu board and were able to find a table. The place is clean and bright with the yellow walls. We all ordered tomato soup and various types of grill cheese. The food was served hot and fresh. The tomato soup was hot and tasty. The grill cheese was pretty good and the bread had a nice crunch on the outside. I also ordered the sweet tea and it paired well with the soup and sandwich. I will go back next time I am in town and this place is worth a visit. Plus the staff was nice and friendly during the lunch rush. read more

AMAZING! Employees were so warm and welcoming. Food came out promptly and was the best I've had- and I'm not even a grilled cheese person. I will definitely come back next time we are in town! read more

Grilled Cheese Mania - 3 Trotta-Cado (with customizations) - Sandwiches Near Me - Harrisonburg, Virginia

Fancy grilled cheese mad mediocre at best. Kids meal was terrible. My daughter could only stomach a bit or two of Mac & Cheese and apple sauce before she asked to leave and get food elsewhere. read more

Delicious, quick and better than Mom made! Cozy indoor setting with nice tables, bar stools add extra roomy space. Love this place!