This cute little ice cream shop in the middle of nowhere is full of surprises. Located in…read moreCloverdale, Virginia, it's a family-run business well known in the area for its Hershey's ice cream and Nathan's hot dogs. But besides these two items, it's menu has expanded and now includes a delicious pork barbecue, sausage hoagies, and grilled cheese sandwiches. They offer window service and have reasantly started accepting credit cards in addition to cash. They now also have a fenced-in little patio with a picnic table and red umbrella to be able to sit down and enjoy your meal there. I arrived there on a hot summer day with temperatures in the 100 degrees. I had just eaten elsewhere, but stopped there to have some ice-cream. The building front was decorated in such a way that immediately captured the attention of anyone driving by, and so it did to me. I invite you to view my photographs accompanying this review to get a better sense of the place and its delicious offerings. After approaching the window, a friendly older lady opened it up and gave me a warm welcome. She told me they did not have a printed menu yet but all around the window there were posted menus of what they had. It was so hot that I decided to go with a Strawberry Milkshake, because with this heat any ice cream would melt quickly. While the owner prepared my milkshake a lady customer of the place arrived and we established conversation. She ended up being a relative of the owner of Brood Restaurant in Salem, Virginia. One of the last restaurants that I had written a Yelp review and was being featured in the app together with one of my photographs. She was delighted with by review just by reading the first few sentences and took a picture of it on my phone with her phone. What a small world I thought to myself. She suggested that next time I should try their pork barbecue. Another customer was also having the pork barbecue and also recommended it. When my milkshake was ready, I started drinking it with a thin straw the lady gave me, but it was so thick that I recommended she get thicker straws next time, but it was so good that I took the lid off and ended up drinking the cold and delicious milkshake. I highly recommend this ice cream shop and am looking forward to returning to try their now famous pork barbecue and maybe one of their Special Sundaes.

Great new Ice Cream and Hot Dog shop in Cloverdale! Friendly, family run little shop with window…read moreservice. Best of all they have quality food... Hershey's Ice Cream and Nathan's hot dogs! Stop by and support this new local small business. Bring cash.

I've been to Ransones a few times having grown up in Buchanan since I've visited over the past few…read moreyears but haven't really every purchased anything. The menu is basically burgers and fries and nachos and hot dogs and ice cream. All things delicious to be sure, but not my normal fare. This past weekend however, I was in Buchanan to spend some time with my dad during a weekend trip home and we decided to poke our heads in and have a "snack". We ordered the loaded nachos, carnival fries, and a small side salad for me. The loaded nachos were actually really good - they have ground beef, lettuce, tomato, jalapenos and nacho cheese on them. They were warm and fresh and crispy. My dad devoured them. The carnival fries were amazeballs. I mean, they're the Buchanan carnival fries - need I say more?! Served with a spray bottle for vinegar on the side - YUM. Perfection. The little side salad was fresh and good - sparse - but with really good fresh lettuce, peppers, tomato and onion with crunchy fresh croutons and a choice of dressing. The prices are reasonable - $3-5 for everything and our waitress was adorable and super attentive and friendly. I still didn't get to try a shake here - but maybe one day. Plenty of on-street parking and the inside is decorated like a cute old soda shop complete with the soda fountain bar and a working juke box.

Came in Monday morning early and they fired up the grill for us and made us breakfast before they…read morewere even officially open for the day. Great eggs, yummy sausage patties and orange juice. Very friendly and good prices too.

Loved the old school nostalgia. In the area for work and heard a lot about the burgers and the…read morechicken-had to see for myself and it didn't disappoint. LTM burger (I recommend doubling up the patty) was my favorite and the chicken is on point. Staff was very friendly and helped make the experience worth every penny. I'll be back.

The best fried chicken for many many miles around. Cooked to perfection juicy, seasoned…read morebeautifully. The folks are friendly. Picnic table style dining, inside or out. Nothing fancy. Just good food.

It Never disappoints --- I promise you. Food is always fresh and well worth the money.read more

I remember years ago, in my youth, when I was in Little League. Every time we won a game our coach…read moretreated us to a hot dog. Those they sold at the park. It tasted so good. Since then I have enjoyed eating this simple yet very American food. So today when I was looking for a place to eat and saw "Dillons Hot Dogs & More," I decided to stop by and give it a try. Located in the Brookside Shopping Center on 6431 Williamson Road in Roanoke, Virginia, This small, laid back restaurant, is open Mondays through Saturdays from 10:00am to 6:00pm and Fridays until 7:00pm. It serves lunch and dinner. I went on a Friday early evening and the first thing I noticed was how busy it was with people eating there and even more people ordering takeouts. Who seemed to be the owner was up front taking the orders from a counter at that time. He immediately greeted me with a warm welcome and after I told him this was my first time there, and he explained the value meals that included fries and a soda for a set price. I ended up ordering a Bacon Cheeseburger with Fries, and a Coke. And also a Hot Dog with melted cheese, chili, and chopped onions. He told me to take a seat at one of the booths and that he would bring me the food when ready. From the booth I was seated at, I could see the flames cooking the food back in the kitchen. A young lady was cooking at the time with another gentleman helping her back there. They handed me the soda as I waited and I reviewed a small paper menu that I took with me to the table. When the food arrived it looked and tasted very fresh and appetizing. The Burger bun was nice and soft. It contained a good size patty, with fresh lettuce and a nice big slice of tomato. The fries was crunchy on the outside and soft in the inside. The bacon on top was plenty and very meaty. And the Hot Dog looked and tasted just fine. It was a regular size good quality meat Hot dog with the right ingredients that give it flavor and served on a fresh and soft Hot Dog roll. I was going to have dessert afterwards because it said they were well known for there homemade desserts, but I only saw two types on the counter and decided not to. This is a good place, nothing fancy, but with good food, for when you're in the mood for good home cooking food. They also have Subs, Sandwiches, and Seafood Baskets. Everything at very reasonable prices. Come alone or bring along family and friends. And be ready for a good meal that will leave you full and satisfied.

Top notch hotdogs, great prices, awesome owner and gives his tips to the SPCA...love this hotdog…read morestand!

Not to sound cheesy, but Home Run Hot Dogs is a home run! I have mentioned in previous reviews that…read moreI am a big fan of supporting local businesses, and money spent at this gem of a hotdog cart is an excellent way to feed money into the local economy. The owner/chef Robert Evans can be found most Saturdays and Sundays serving up his delicious hotdogs outside the Roanoke, VA Best Buy. Robert uses all-beef hotdogs and steams the buns as they should be. He has all the toppings including chili, Bertman Ball Park Mustard, onions, jalapeños, cheddar, and much more. The hotdogs alone are worth a visit to this food cart, but the prices are the icing on the cake. A double combo features two hotdogs, chips, and a drink for the low price of $6. What adds to this great business is Robert's enthusiasm. He is super friendly and loves to talk with his customers while preparing their food. He's an avid baseball fan and enjoys discussing the great American pastime with his patrons. Take my word for it, Robert's Home Run Hot Dogs cart is a fun time any weekend it's open.

We just happened to stop at a nearby gas station and noticed this place up on the hill. We decided…read moreto give it a try, and let me say--it was definitely worth the drive! The kiddos had the chicken nuggets and waffle fries. If you love Chick-fil-A nuggets, you'll love these. My wife ordered the Chicken Caesar Wrap with salt and vinegar waffle fries. She wasn't a fan of the fries, but she absolutely LOVED the Caesar wrap. As for me, I had the burger, and it was FANTASTIC! It was huge, packed with flavor, and well worth the money. I was not disappointed at all. The waitresses were friendly, the food came out quickly, and the overall experience was excellent. I highly recommend this place, and we will definitely be back. Thank you from the Griggs Family from North Carolina!

My steak sub with peppers, onions and mushrooms was good, the fries were cooked well, the prices…read morewere reasonable and the service was just fine. A good lunch spot on our travels.

It doesn't matter what time of day you go in their always busy bees ! Why? It's because they have…read morethe best hotdogs in town! Yes it's a small place and the same guys usually sitting at the bar but it adds to this place's charm. You can only order 4 things on the menu: hotdogs, pintos , cornbread, and hoop cheese! You can add a drink or a beer and a bag of chips but that's it. And honestly that's all it needs to be!

I called ahead and they had my order ready, 8 hot dogs, 2 bowls of beans with onions, and 2 pieces…read moreof what we call"government cheese!" The girls were so friendly, the atmosphere was incredible with neighbors and friends talking and enjoying the ball game and community, I wish I could have stayed longer, but everyone at home was waiting for food! If you've never been to Bowling's, you are missing a Franklin County Jewel!

Terrible service, they left an hour into our event, they will be rude to your customers. Since they…read moreare a mobile food truck they don't have to have repeat customers. They got kicked out of the Bedford county fair. Terrible reputation in Bedford Anyone else is a better choice.

Tried Philly cheesesteak & onion rings at EastLake Community Church's Christmas celebration…read more AWESOME. So good we went to their restaurant in Salem -- VETY GOOD. Saw the food truck in Moneta last Friday. Is your food truck schedule posted anywhere?

One Love Coffee House is more than just a place to get coffee. It was created with a focus on…read morecommunity and connection; providing a space for customers to relax, socialize, or work in a comfortable environment. As you enter the Coffee House doors, you begin to see the above take form. There are different seating areas with comfortable furniture. There is an area where paintings from locals of the community decorate the walls and are for sale. Another area with arts and crafts for sale as well. Free WiFi so customers can drop by and do some work as they drink a cup of coffee. While I was there, a customer did just that. The owner gave me a warm and friendly welcome and explained all the food items they had for breakfast and lunch. They have freshly baked New York Bagels shippedfrom New York daily. To drink I ordered a medium Caffè Mocha. To eat I ordered a Breakfast Sandwich with a Cloverdale Plain Bagel, with Bacon, Egg, and Cheese. And finish with something sweet, a Cherry Danish. The Mocha was amazingly good The Bagel was very large and fresh; crunchy on the outside and soft and moist ingredients the inside with a nice size portion of Bacon, Egg, and Cheese. I spent some time there and was able to meet one of the employees who happened to arrive during this time. I also met a nice older couple who enjoy eating at different restaurants and I recommended them Crooked Shoreline Steak and Seafood from Daleville, which I just finished eating there and few days before, and was the first to review this restaurant for Yelp. They loved the oral recap of my review and promised they would go that same event to dine there. They in turn recommended me Nakhon Thai Cuisine which I will be doing there and reviewing for Yelp next Tuesday. Amazingly, what I wrote about at the beginning of this review did take place during the time I was there. God has blessed this Coffee House in a very special way, and it was providing more than just food and drinks for the body, but also for the soul. I highly recommend this Coffee House to all reading this review and viewing the photographs taken for it. In this day and age that it is hard to find a place like this to enjoy a cup of coffee, meet interesting people to socialize with, and do some productive work. This Coffee Shop has a refreshing concept that everyone in the community should take advantage of and contribute to its success as well as benefit from it.

You cannot beat the customer service here. I asked Autumn to make me absolutely anything (I gave…read moreher my old favorite and left her to her own creativity) and she could not have been more receptive or have made a better drink!!! She crafted a maple dirty chai with gingerbread cold foam and all I can say is WOW. Not only that, but she knew all the customers by name, checked on everyone, and even refilled waters at their tables. Autumn truly made my day!