I genuinely want to love this place because the food is consistently excellent (see pics!), but the…read moreservice is becoming a dealbreaker. Our most recent visit felt like a "vanishing act"--once our order was taken, we were left with empty glasses and a table cluttered with dirty dishes for the rest of the meal/dessert. The breaking point for an afternoon lunch was the 15-minute wait just to close out our checks after they were dropped off. Our server mentioned they were handling 15 tables at once, so I know they were doing their best; but where is management? I've spent many years working in the service industry in almost every position, and we were trained to ask any table we walked by that looked like there were empty plates to ask if they wanted those cleared for them. Management always checked on tables or was visible on the floor. And this wasn't a 5-star restaurant, it was a chili bar/cafe. There was no one touching tables or assisting a clearly overwhelmed floor. Whether it's a scheduling or staffing issue, the kitchen deserves better support because the service gaps are actively driving us to look elsewhere for lunch. I hope management/ownership takes these reviews seriously and helps support their team and makes a few changes. We want to love this place cuz the food is good, but if service doesn't change then what are we paying/tipping for?

Went here for an anniversary dinner and left disappointed. I got the "carbonara" and my girlfriend…read moregot the Philly cheese steak. Both were incredibly greasy, almost to the point of being inedible. I also was disappointed that the carbonara had a cream-based sauce, which completely ruins the point. Additionally, the bacon was not well cooked and not crispy at all. The service was a bit slow, but the restaurant was very crowded, so I can't blame them for that. It was very loud inside the restaurant and the tables were quite close together, so we could hear the conversations of everyone around us.

Fresh and healthy! Got the sandwich with Olivia's Old South…read moreand a side of Mac n cheese. Came out quick and the team was friendly and patient with me since it was my first time ever going. The Mac n cheese was hot and cheese, but not all stuck together like a thick paste. The Olivia's Old South chicken salad was perfect on the sandwich with lettuce and tomato on wheat. Recommend stopping by if you're looking for a healthier alternative and something that won't weigh you down if you're out running errands!

Classic Carol is the definition of reliable comfort food -- creamy, flavorful, and consistently…read moredelicious. Fancy Nancy brings a sweet, crunchy twist that makes it feel a bit more special. Both were super fresh and perfectly chilled. Great place.

Went here to celebrate the last day of classes and grab a quick flight, which I forgot to take a…read morepicture of (as per usual). We tried four different beers, with our favorite being the Coconut Migration porter. The bartender had great recommendations and was very kind and patient when we were figuring out what we wanted to order. The inside had a cool vibe I would describe as industrial meets greenhouse, with lots of board games to keep you entertained. The patio seating is also beautiful, and we sat and watched a storm roll in while enjoying our brews. We didn't try the food, but the table next to us seemed to really enjoy the food. We will absolutely be back to get a new flight (they have a large selection of beers to try) and a meal to enjoy at sunset in the future.

What a cool vibe this place is! Eastern Divide is serving up a variety of beer styles and food in a…read morelarge industrial-chic space. Their staff is friendly and helpful. Nitro coffee, wine and cocktails are also available for purchase. I loved the feel of the taproom but, should you choose to sit on the patio, you'll get a mountain view in the distance. Lastly, I appreciate when a brewery has good swag so I left with a logo t-shirt in Virginia Tech colors!

Dude baked these cookies with love this morning. Great cookie! Can't wait to enjoy my sub after…read moremike had his way with it.

Fantastic sandwiches! Fast!…read moreStaff friendly and asked all the questions so our meal would be perfect! We left first watch because we were ignored, so this was meant to be‍

I love a good theme. I especially love when a restaurant is creative enough to implement a theme…read moreand stick with it. The theme at Lost in Taste is space. (Get it? Lost in Taste? Lost in space?) From the shiny chrome restaurant exterior that resembles a space ship, to the menu that has things on it like The Black Hole (a black bean burger) to the Creamy Spudnik Soup (potato cheddar soup, basically). It's all outer space, all the time, at Lost in Taste. I visited Lost in Taste with a group, and we all got a bunch of different things. One of the things that was first on my list to order was a cup of coffee. And even though I was visiting for a late lunch, they had coffee brewed and ready to go. Sweet! That perked me right up. My group got a few different appetizers for the table. We got the Canis Comets, which are huge hush puppies (think palm-sized) served with blackberry jam and round balls of soft, salted butter. They came three to an order, and they were delicious, and definitely enough to feed six people because we cut them in half. Another appetizer we ordered was the Big Bang Shrimp, which was breaded shrimp topped with a drizzle of signature sauce. These were delicious, too! The Big Bang Shrimp come eight to an order. One of the people in our group was a wing aficionado, so we also got the traditional, jumbo, bone-in wings, which are served with chips. There are nine different sauces to choose from, and we got the wings slathered in Jupiter's Storm, a mango habanero sauce. Very good! I don't typically like bone-in wings because I think they are a scam, but I appreciated the sweet and savory flavors of these wings. As for me, I got the Caesar salad (meh) and the B.L.I.T. sandwich: bacon, lettuce, interstellar tomato and mayo. It was very good and huge! If you like bacon, then this is the sandwich for you. Lost in Taste is space themed, but it also has an old-fashioned diner vibe. It's a fun restaurant to visit if you want diner food, and also be surrounded by space.

They have the best cream of potato soup- loaded with onions, carrots and bacon…read more I have ordered salads here- fresh- and a burger- delicious! I ordered a side of broccoli and it was steamed perfectly. The ambiance is fun, staff is friendly. Lots of families were there for lunch. We shall go back!

Old school drive up hotdog and hamburger joint…read more I was in the area for business and decided to drop in after seeing the reviews. You pull up and it's curbside service. They literally come up to your car, take your order, and bring your food back. I loved the old school feel. It took no time for my food to arrive-about 7 minutes. I got a burger, onion rings, and a hotdog all the way. The onion rings were fresh, hot, and had the perfect amount of salt. The burger was well seasoned, had that crisp, grilled taste. The hotdog was good as well-chili was perfect. It was such a nostalgic feel and definitely a must visit for the experience.

We were visiting from Arizona. What a fun iconic place and food experience. Friendly staff and…read moregood food. Our group had chili dogs snd corn dogs which were so tasty. Fries weren't bad either. So much fun with the carhops and eating in your car .... Just needed a drive-in movie to complete my 50's memory

Seating can be a challenge if you get here mid morning on a weekend but the food is worth the…read morepotential wait. Some of the specials are crazy, like French toast with pickled jalapeños, but somehow it worked. The baked goods selections are worth checking before you leave as well!!

It saddens me to leave a negative review about Our Daily Bread, but my most recent experience was…read morevery disappointing. I have lived in Blacksburg my whole life and ODB has been a go-to bakery for most locals for a while. Serving a variety of pastries, cakes, breads, and offering lunch, brunch, and dinners. They have a lovely variety of options for customers to enjoy. The bakery primarily serves French pastries and caters to French cuisine at their meals. Although they offer more than just French inspired food. In the past, my family and I have enjoyed grabbing their cakes for celebrations and individual pastries from their pastries case. But recently, they have not been up to par and have left us very unsatisfied. The cakes have been dry and do not taste fresh at all. On my latest visit I tried a couple of things, all of which were cold, with dry, crumbly textures. It was evident to me that these pastries were not made day-of and had clearly sat in a fridge for at least one night (if not more). I found this to be extremely disappointing as ODB used to have a reputation of serving FRESH baked goods and pastries. I cannot attest for the hot food they serve during meal times, but the pastries and cakes have gone down hill. Over the winter break, I had their NY cheesecake bar (which I've gotten in the past and it was phenomenal) and it fell so short of what I remembered. It was lacking flavor and the crust at the bottom was dry. This past visit, I tried a Napoleon (also have had this before and really enjoyed it), a specialty cake, a scone, and a couple macarons and macaroons. The Napoleon was so cold and the puff pastry was super stale, it practically fell apart the second I tried to eat it. The specialty individual cake slice was also very cold and the cake wasn't moist at all. Again, indicating it was not fresh or made day-of. The scone was also a disappointment as it was dry and lacked any moisture. I thought the macrons and macaroons were fine though. While most of this was disappointing, the price didn't help either. Nothing was inexpensive and the quality was completely missing. So disappointing to leave this review as I used to enjoy coming here for sweet treats. It's sad to see that ODB is unfortunately not what it used to be. I will note that the service is very friendly and they do their best dealing with customers. Could have been more efficient, but I did go during a busier time. I hope they can turn things around, but until then I do not think I will be retuning soon.

A lively local favorite, with reasonable prices and an array of food and drink for most palates and…read morepocketbooks. Reserve well in advance during football weekends or special events, such as graduation week. We enjoyed the Tuscan Tortellini ($23): shrimp and chicken sautéed in garlic with sun-dried tomatoes and spinach, herb sauce, cheese tortellini with basil and parmesan. Two of us split the tasty three-lamb-chop special for $36. Several nearby booths were enjoying the Southern Ribs ($23 ): seven slow-cooked, then crispy-fried pork ribs in a BBQ sauce, served with pimento mac-n-cheese, cornbread, and vegetable du jour. In addition to the dinner entrées ($20-$32) and specials ($40), Lefty's has dinner sandwiches under $14 and dinner burgers under $15. Plus flatbread pizzas, $14. Wines by the glass from $8 to $10.50. 24 beers on tap. Cocktails are $9 to $11. Service is fast, efficient, and mostly friendly (ours got a little snippy when we asked about a cocktail order that was slow to arrive, but it was a busy graduation night). Dependable on all counts; we'll be back.

The service was fantastic. Kurt was an attentive and uplifting server and just as nice as could ve…read more The food was wonderful as was the atmosphere. My brother was in town and ges left handed so I thought it would be fun to go. We had a blast! Thanks for being awesome! We will definitely be coming back!