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Grilled Cheese Mania

4.6 (314 reviews)
InexpensiveSandwiches, American, Soup
Closed • 11:00 am - 4:00 pm

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Mama Mania - regular, Miss Tess Tomato Mac - cup, Lulu's Old-Fashioned Limeade - 20 oz
Rekha P.

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.

Mama Mania
Tanny D.

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.

Classic Johnny
Aaron S.

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.

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Dave F.

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.

The heel deal (grilled cheese)
Brenda P.

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.

Trotta-Cado Friday Special with Sweet Tea
Alyssa M.

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!

GRILLED CHEESE SPREAD
Ailun H.

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.

Front sign - don't miss it!
Brandi V.

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.

Wrapper stuck to the sandwich, had to peel it off
Monroe M.

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.

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

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

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

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2 years ago

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

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

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