Highly recommend stopping in for breakfast either to dine in or take to go! Parking was easy and…read morethe seating is ample inside, with everyone being friendly and helpful with ordering. I wanted a quick chicken biscuit to go and found myself in heaven with the very simple breaded chicken patty with mayo between a homemade flaky biscuit. It was the perfect pick me up I needed to make the drive home from visiting the mountains. I will definitely be back to explore the menu next time I'm in town!

Excellent 1950's vibe…read moreGreat service and hospitality. Where the locals go for breakfast and lunch. Great cooks and wait staff. Pies baked daily. Meatloaf is excellent. Biscuit and gravy every morning. My go to place for breakfast or lunch .

This place was great, great breakfast sandwiches, great service from taking the order to quickly…read morebringing out to us, clean!! This my new coffee spot!!

This was such an amazing find! Third Day has everything…read more Coffee, breakfast, sandwiches and quesadillas, ice cream and pastries, a market, and a sprawling patio with a view. We opted to each lunch on the portion of the patio that was inside the greenhouse. It was so nice! The staff were all great and we loved the food! I had the Oldhouse grilled cheese which had avocado, bacon, tomato, and caramelized onions. Would definitely order it again!

Boondocks Brewing is where I had lunch after going to Ashe County Cheese Store and seeing some of…read morethe murals downtown. It is West Jefferson's first commercial brewery. The restaurant opened back in 2012. It is veteran-owned and employee-run. The restaurant doesn't have its own parking lot, but there is free parking on the street and in nearby lots. There is both inside seating, with a bar, but I didn't get much of a chance to see that as I opted to sit outside. I was enjoying the much cooler temperatures in Ashe County and decided to enjoy the fresh air. The outdoor patio isn't overly fancy--it features standard picnic tables--but it is fully covered and provides a very nice, relaxing open-air environment. My waitress was as friendly as could be and gave me plenty of time to look at the menu as I was having trouble deciding between a burger, the pot roast or the apple salad. I went with the pot roast as it was something not on the menu at most places. It was roasted for 8 hours and had mashed potatoes, veggies and gravy. It was delicious, and I was happy with my choice. Although I am sure I would have enjoyed the other options, I narrowed my choice down to them as well. Boondocks is a gem of West Jefferson, and I've already been planning a return trip.

We stopped in for a late lunch around 2 p.m. The restaurant is in a great location right on the…read moremain strip in downtown West Jefferson, and it looked inviting from the outside. After looking over the menu online beforehand, we were excited to give it a try. We were seated right away, but then waited over five minutes before anyone acknowledged our table. Our server, AJ (Adrianne, I believe), was friendly enough, but she seemed a bit overwhelmed or possibly stretched too thin. Since we'd already been waiting, we were ready to order both drinks and our meals at the same time, and that seemed to throw off the usual routine. Throughout the meal, it felt like we were inconveniencing her whenever we needed something, including asking if the music could be turned down. The food was the highlight. I had the biscuits with pimento cheese and fried green tomatoes, and the pimento cheese was exactly how I like it. My husband's tuna sandwich was good, although he wasn't a fan of the house fries--they were extremely thick, almost like eating a baked potato cut into wedges. We also ordered half sweet/half unsweet tea, but it was still much sweeter than we expected. The dining room itself felt a little plain for such a large space, and the 60s and 70s music was louder than we would have liked during lunch. Overall, the food was definitely the best part of our visit, and I'd order my meal again. With a little more attentive service and a more comfortable dining atmosphere, this could have been a much better experience.

Went to grab a quick lunch in downtown Jefferson at Black Jack's! I got the Black Jack Burger (beef…read morepatty, bun, pepper jack cheese, grilled pineapple, bacon, lettuce, tomato, onion, mayo) and Iced Tea. I have no notes, this was a classic burger: I loved the hint of spice from pepperjack, the sweet contrast from the pineapple, and the patty was perfectly cooked. The pub chips were well-seasoned and crispy. The iced tea had just the right amount of sugar, and was very refreshing. The ambiance is fine: a bit dim inside, but there's also outside seating. Service was friendly & fast. Parking is free in downtown Jefferson. 10/10 would recommend!

Honestly, I really wanted to like this place, (despite the reviews) but the food just didn't do it…read morefor me. Everything looked decent, but the flavors were super bland--like they forgot the salt and spices altogether. Nothing was terrible, just really underwhelming. The vibe of the place is super casual and low key. The bartender who waited on us was attentive but wasn't very friendly. But if you're going mainly for the food, it might leave you a little disappointed. Not the worst meal ever, but definitely not memorable.

My husband and I went Cruisers for dinner on Thursday, April 17, 2025. I ordered grilled chicken,…read moremixed vegetables, and hush puppies. My chicken looked disgustingly similar to a piece of charcoal. Photo attached. I feel certain that the cook who prepared this dry, charred piece of meat would not eat it. I certainly did not. The hush puppies served with the meal were cold in the middle. The mixed vegetables were average. The waitress appeared embarrassed that the kitchen had sent this food out to a customer. She did not charge for it. My husband and I will not be returning to this establishment.

Went here for the first time Tuesday Night am I'm sorry I haven't been here before - it was that…read moregood. From the Service to the food and the drink. I saw twelve beer taps, I didn't have any due to dieting. I had a fabulous grill shrimp salad and the wife had a Philly Cheesesteak. Both super tasty and a lot for the price. I must say, if you read this and haven't been, go!

Yesterday was really hot, and we had originally planned on eating somewhere else. Since we had our…read moredog with us, outdoor seating was a must, and the first spot just didn't have a great setup. We randomly parked beside this restaurant and noticed their outdoor patio, which looked absolutely inviting. It was shaded, relaxing, and best of all, not crowded. My wife had the burger and fries, and the burger was actually cooked to the temperature she ordered and seasoned really well. I had a toasted chicken salad sandwich, which was excellent. They also made me an amaretto sour, which was fairly priced and hit the spot. Overall, we would 100% go back. The servers were fast and efficient, everyone was extremely friendly, and they were especially kind to our pup. That always wins us over. To those about to nosh, we salute you!

The ambiance & Caleb, our Server- great. The 1/2 chicken was served with the peas in a shell…read morewhich had huge strings - Mama & Papa always taught us to string those before serving. The chicken was good and tender. Desert was ok. Was not a homemade brownie and ice cream was so/so. Got to go out with a BANG - and this desert was not that. Better luck next time. We normally frequent the Other Red Dog but decided to try this... They have a bit of catching up to do.

8 of us came up to see the frescoes and had a great lunch here. The club sandwich was delish. The…read morekids had chicken tenders & loved them. The food is fresh, so there is a little wait time but worth it. Excellent service. Will definitely come back!!

We rolled in on bikes riding down the parkway and the place was pretty quiet at 10 AM on a Wed but…read morethe staff was helpful and the French Toast rocked.

always good, great service, nice people. specials are very resonalble. home cooking. prime rib is…read morethe best in town.

Excellent food with generous portions…read more Staff was friendly and very helpful. Try the meatloaf!