We stopped in this little restaurant after a visit to see the Humpback Bridge nearby. The restaurant is in a lovely historic house and they have a little parking lot in the back. My husband got the Mad Ann (corned beef, sauerkraut, and cheese on rye) and I got the J B Special (one of their specials of the day; ham and cheese with coleslaw and tomato on a Kaiser roll). Both came with chips and were delicious and perfectly sized for lunch. We even had enough room left for dessert! I got the strawberry pie and he got the chocolate pecan. Again, delicious!!! The service was delightful. We couldn't have asked for better! If you're in the area, this is a GREAT place to stop for a meal! read more

James Burke House Eatery - Strawberry pie - American Near Me - Covington, Virginia

We love to find quaint places to eat along our travels, and this is truly a gem! Amazing menu, specials and the desserts....yum! Staff service was quick and friendly. Truly, a pleasure! read more

Fantastic taity sandwiches. Friendly atmosphere. HIGHLY recommend! Don't miss you it..

Very great tasting food. I feel the portions could be a bit more but overall great food and experience. A little crowded because it's small but they are accommodating. Service while being waited on when eating was fantastic! Just wish you got a little more food for the money. read more

Hard to believe that this place isn't bigger than it is but they are WONDERFUL!!! Food was Great and the Service was excellent!!

The James Burke House Eatery is located in a converted old historic home. They offer a menu of various sandwiches but also update their social media of daily specials. While in the area, the hubs and I ordered the following: the Mad Ann (corned beef with sauerkraut and melted Mozzarella on rye with Thousand Island dressing; this was just okay); the Hattie (housemade chicken salad , bacon, and tomato, served on a kaiser roll; this was definitely our favorite!); the James Burke (ham and Mozzarella with a sliced pineapple and honey mustard, served on rye; this was delicious!); and, the Intermont (gourmet turkey breast, ham, bacon, and Mozzarella with lettuce, tomato, and mayo, served on wheat). All the sammies were served with a pickle and a bag of Lay's chips. We also tried one of the Potato Patches (aka, baked potato), with the bacon, mushrooms, and mozzarella as the topping choice; this came with a small garden salad, a fruit wedge, and a slice of French bread. Came out piping out! The staff were very friendly and welcoming, and there were plenty of seating at the front and the back of the house. They also have a small gravel lot in the back. +the Hattie +the James Burke +offers daily specials +friendly staff! +gravel parking lot in the back read more

Always good, nice atmosphere. The Hattie is my favorite. Homemade chicken salad, bacon and tomato on a Kaiser roll.

We stopped here and got some sandwiches to go. They were delicious. A much better choice than fast food. The ladies working here couldn't have been nicer. Highly recommend! read more

James Burke House Eatery - The lovely flowers next to the entrance. - American Near Me - Covington, Virginia

Do you want the best sandwiches made by a locally owned person? Can't beat James Burke. Food is amazing, staff is quick and courteous.

Definitely worth the few extra minutes to stop in and eat here. The staff was kind, the food was fresh and filling, and the place was very clean and quaint. We had the coconut pie and wow. It was creamy and delicious and light. 5 stars and would definitely go back if we're traveling through town again. read more

Holy Coconut Cream Pie! Outstanding lunch spot in Covington. We had the quiche special, Mad Ann and Highlander. Everything was delicious and priced right. The restaurant was clean and the service was outstanding. If you are trying to decide between the coconut cream pie and chocolate cream pie, go coconut. You won't be disappointed! 10 out of 10. read more

Cutest place. We rushed in 30 minutes before they closed and they were so sweet. The chicken salad is to die for. Friendly hardworking girls. We visited with a few locals in there about biking. We are from Texas. read more

Very quaint. Food was great. Service was outstanding. Nice local people that were very friendly. Will go back.

The Hattie is my favorite but everything on the menu is a win. They've been the same delicious team and menu for years. I love it!

Great service! Tiny little spot to grab a light sandwich. Parking behind the building. We tried the pimento blt on sourdough special and the Papermaker (French dip style) and the mint brownie. All delicious! read more

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We were traveling through Covington when we decided to eat at the James Burke house eatery. Unfortunately, we failed to note it closed at 2. I went in anyway to ask for recommendation to another restaurant. Instead, the very pleasant young woman offered to make us sandwiches to go. We took our sandwiches (and pie) across the nearby bridge and ate in the quiet green city park by the river. The sandwiches were delicious and generous. My chicken salad was perfect, served on tender Kaiser roll with bacon and tomato slice. Perfect! Wish I lived closer so I could go back again and again. Thanks yelp for the good recommendation. Did I remember to say how thoughtful and friendly the women were? read more

Good service. Fantastic food. Friendly staff. I got a sandwich which was very good and coffee. My friend got the chocolate chip pecan pie which he said was to die for. read more

Fast friendly service. Awesome atmosphere. Food was amazing. I had a stuffed potato and husband had a rueben. No leftovers at this lunch!!!

Great little lunch only place. Greeted as soon as we walked in the door. The ladies took really good care of us. The food was good. One of us ordered the pie and he was very happy it as well. Parking is a small lot in the back. read more

James Burke House Eatery - Baked Spaghetti Lunch Plate - American Near Me - Covington, Virginia

I have to say this little place is ducked off in this little town. If the service doesn't please you alone, the food will. The place is quaint and sit yourself type dining. There are always specials of the day, a soup, a salad, a lunch and even a quiche of the day. And of course there is desert. I recommend the chicken salad, it may be a simple dish but they do it with a taste only your grandmother can match. When you're looking for something simple to eat with a great tast, I recommend this Jack Burke's House read more

James Burke House Eatery - American Near Me - Covington, Virginia

What a cute little sandwich shop! Nothing beats great food served by sweet friendly staff! We both had the Intermont! All of the meat was fresh and the bread was so soft! The side salad was full of vegetables! So happy the quilt lady sent us over!!! read more

One of my most favorite lunch spots in my little hometown! I allllllways get one of the potatoes (various delicious toppings available & it comes with a small salad, bread, and orange slice!), but everything is delicious! If you're in Covington at lunchtime, check it out! read more

James Burke House Eatery - American Near Me - Covington, Virginia

With not a whole lot going on in the area... this place is awesome! The food is quality and the service is awesome. New favorite spot in Covington... definitely check them out. read more

James Burke House Eatery - American Near Me - Covington, Virginia

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We had have been going in the James Burke House Eatery for the last few weeks for lunch. The food is great & the hospitality is wonderful. They have different specials every day. read more

I've heard good things about their sandwiches, but I've never actually eaten here. I went in at lunchtime and waited and waited and waited to get seated. I grew tired of being ignored, so I left. They're very close to the local paper mill, so I guess they may get preferential treatment. I think they're basically a lunch-only establishment. read more

Local eatery. My very favorite place for lunch. Delicious and filling. I highly recommend this establishment.

lunch time!! im so glad some co-worker told us about this place! local eatery, run by a family types. they have a fixed menu standard and specials included. Freshly made desert that keeps changing.. or depending on the crowd get's sold out quick. Get here early - as they make a fixed quantity of their lunch specials - and they run out quick. i think this place was fixed for my group for lunch on thursdays - we had to be here.. Aside from that - small place - largest single table seats 4 - they join tables for a larger group. They line their deserts on a rack on a wall that you may browse as soon as you enter - and may even pick one up and take to your table in case you worry that it might be gone by the time your lunch is over. You may have to wait for a bit depending on the number of guests and rush that day, but as i said it's a small (fantastic) family place owned and run privately. I don't know if I worded that correctly. But you get the idea. food is always good - they are willing to mix and match the items on request. serving size is per one person. not big/stuffing, and definitely not tiny or not enough. The place is cheap as well. You can safely assume - locally prepared food, from locally available ingredients. Not a big scale operation - just a few people providing the community with a kind-of warm/delicious/home cooked meal read more

Traveling home to Ohio from the Outer Banks, we wanted something other then fast food! Found the James Burke by doing a search of the area! Very glad we found it, great sandwiches, friendly waitress and nice price! Will stop again when traveling! read more

Located in a house that was built in 1812, this quality restaurant offers a delightful dining experience. An attentive server added to the meal that was wonderfully prepared. Couple these details to a reasonably priced menu, the James Burke House is a winner for sure! read more