The food is delicious and the staff are super friendly,I ordered the AW chicken sandwich and it was…read moremuch bigger than I expected,which is good,and I can tell that they freshly breaded and fried it right when I ordered it, Amazing!

The have the absolute best wings! They were crunchy and flavorful without being overcooked and dry…read more I can't do super spicy but the Mango Habanero wings are the first time I've had wings that the sweet Mango flavor of the sauce really shone through all the Habanero heat. The jerk flavor was tasty and full of complex but well balanced flavors. We also tried the Garlic Parmesan wings which were great too because its hard to not make that flavor too greasy. The ranch they serve for dipping with the wings was creamy and had a great zing. And lastly - Never have I ever had such crispy, tender, and well seasoned waffle fries. They stole the whole show! Well Done!!

We visited the Yard Bird Tavern in downtown Roanoke. Finding a spot can be a bit of a gamble;…read moreunless you're lucky enough to snag a space at the curb, you should expect to pay for parking. ​Atmosphere & Menu ​Upon entering, we found the restaurant pleasantly sophisticated, though it was nearly at capacity. While we opted not to explore the drink menu, we were eager to see what the kitchen had to offer. The menu itself is concise, focusing primarily on wings, sandwiches, and pizzas, supplemented by a few small appetizers. ​The culinary style is quite eclectic. They feature several unconventional toppings and flavor combinations that might seem a bit eccentric at first glance. ​The Culinary Experience ​I decided on a flatbread-style pizza topped with: ​Smoked chicken ​Pickles ​Peppadew-style peppers (which resembled small cherry tomatoes) ​A tangy, zesty sauce reminiscent of an enchilada base with an extra "zing." ​My wife opted for a "build-your-own" pizza featuring red onions, pepperoni, and bell peppers. Although she realized too late that she had forgotten to request light sauce, she noticed the oversight immediately upon the dish's arrival. ​Service Observations ​The service was a bit of a mixed bag. Our waitress was professional but remarkably brisk. She lacked the usual pleasantries or "small talk" one might expect, focusing instead on efficiency. While her haste felt a bit impersonal, I couldn't complain about her attentiveness--she was incredibly prompt at refilling my iced tea the moment my glass was empty. Make sure you bring your pocketbook this pizza brings a sting at the register.

Ace of Spades Pizza was missing key ingredients, like the basil and hot honey, and looked like it…read morehad been sitting for a while, definitely and sadly not like any of the photos I'd seen. Was basically a very thin pepperoni and pepper pizza. I contacted Jaybird Tavern a couple times via email regarding this issue, hoping to get some resolution, but they refused to respond. Would not recommend.

One of the first KFCs in Virginia to get back their buffet post-COVID. Let's just say I ate way too…read moremuch. Delicious potatoes, coleslaw, and fried squash. Chicken was "okay." The traditional style could've been cooked a little longer bit was otherwise alright. Dessert options are pretty limited but for a place that hasn't had a shot at a buffet in several years, it was passable for what you got. Staff were also helpful in keeping us supplied with plates. Hopefully this will pave the way for more KFCs to get their buffets back.

I live in the town of Benton and I truly do like KFC as the food and the chicken they but I'll…read moretell you what whoever they hire to manage. The local vent in KFC needs to go back to whatever they were doing collecting beer cans on the side of the road or whatever before they hired and put them as a manager of this restaurant because it is the worst managed restaurant I have ever seen in my entire entire life. It is ran multiple companies and I'm just telling this is of people working a restaurant than I've ever seen in my the owner was smart he should just close the damn thing down and be done with it because if that's the best quality of people you can get I'm sorry you're gonna go out of business at some point anyway so just stop pissing people off and close the doors or get new people quality people pay them what they're worth

First time here as we're just passing through. The workers were very friendly and it was not busy…read morewhich was a plus. However the food was less to be desired. The portions are very small so if you're pretty hungry would not recommend. I got the chicken and shrimp with collard greens and macaroni salad (wanted Mac n cheese but they were out which was a true disappointment). The chicken had a nice exterior but boy did it need seasoning. Same goes for the macaroni salad it was just noodles with some paprika on top. The fried shrimp was actually pretty delicious which saved the meals unfortunately there was only 3 shrimps and a little piece of the fried chicken. The collard greens were okay. The sweet tea could've been sweeter in my opinion as well. Overall left hungry but service was good. Just needed some seasoning for my taste.

My friend and I decided to come to The Hatch restaurant on a Friday afternoon for an early dinner…read morebefore driving out to Rocky Mount. So much you could say about The Hatch and that it's popular for seafood. The menu was simple and limited. We arrived around 5:30pm on a brisk March 2026 Friday early evening. We found parking nearby and walked to the restaurant after over feeding the meter. We probably spent about an hour here before we paid for the bill and left the downtown Roanoke area. On this day, I decided to pay for myself and my friend, since he was celebrating his birthday. My friend and I spent about an hour here and it was a nice venue to have dinner with friends. My friend got the fried chicken thing with sides, whereas I got the ultimate po'boy sandwich with a side of fries. It seems like The Hatch tries to elevate Cajun / Southern food with familiar flavors and dishes in a more modern and lavish setting. For the price and perceived value I gotten from my meal, it was generally okay. I have had po'boys that was a tad cheaper but had more proteins stuffed into the sandwich. It was delicious and definitely nice to have after a day of touristing in Roanoke. The prices seem reasonable here in hindsight and the staff here was friendly and helpful. If you enjoy Soul food and Cajun cuisine with flair, consider coming to The Hatch in downtown Roanoke, if you're in the area. We happened to get here without minimal waiting for a table, which was a good thing. Definitely worth coming to check out if you're in the mood for something different than your usual burgers and fries or tacos. The overall experience here at The Hatch restaurant in downtown Roanoke, Virginia was decidedly good yet decent too. The ambiance was typical and quiet. My friend and i were sitting in the quieter side of the restaurant, which was nice and we had a nice conversation while waiting for our meals to arrive. It was comfortable and definitely air-conditioned. Not sure if they had Wi-Fi but I did not need it anyway. The restaurant itself was very decorative and clean. The meal I had was delicious and definitely. It was served with a smile from the server. I enjoyed every bit of the restaurant itself because it was a nice and quiet dinner and it was here in Roanoke. A quiet town in Virginia that is away from the hustle and bustle of Richmond and Washington DC, but has his own flare. Maybe it could've told something better than a po'boy or had other entrée at the time, but I decided to have that po'boy sandwich with weird version of French fries. It was an OK place to be although the mail was delicious regardless. I could recommend coming here, if you're really hungry, but I probably wouldn't come here again. If my future travels permit me too, though. Don't get me wrong, it is a good place, but it's not for me. Check it out, though, you may like it. The Hatch restaurant is located in downtown Roanoke, Virginia. They are situated physically at 32 Market Square SE in a busy downtown section. They accept major credit cards as well as cash. As far as parking goes, my friend used a paid parking lot that was a short walk away from the restaurant. He inadvertently overpaid for the time allotted but we got the time in that we wanted. There may be other spots in the downtown area but it may not be free. Decide what's best for you and head on over to The Hatch Roanoke. If you're like me and love public transportation, you can consider the Star Line Trolley that travels from the third street bus terminal. Other than that, you'll need to travel to the third street bus terminal from your point of origin. And of course, there is always uber and lyft to get you here comfortably and conveniently, if you decide to take that route. However you get here, you can come and enjoy. The Hatch seems like they're a casual eatery in downtown Roanoke. They try to be upscale with southern creole cuisine. It is a nice place to dine, of course. Check it out for yourselves. This place might be the hidden gem that you're dying to try in the heart of Roanoke. I liked it but it could have been a bit more better. 4.0 stars for the overall experience. Support local! B

After watching many, short but to the point, Bojangles TV commercials, I decided it was time for me…read moreto go visit one of their restaurants and try them out. After all, their official slogan is "It's Bo Time" Although the Bojangles southern chicken franchise began serving food in 1977 in North Carolina, this Bojangles is located on Hardy Road in Vinton, Virginia and opened in 2012. One of the first things I noticed when I arrived at this restaurant in Vinton was the simple but fun architectural design of their building and the use of the color yellow on the awnings of the building and on their outside parking lot sign with their logo. Yellow is the most attractive of all colors, and so each time one drives by the restaurant, your eyes can't help it but to gravitate to the restaurant and read the red fonts with their name Bojangles. Also interesting to mention is that the name of Vinton is found written on the logo itself, detail that brings out that the company emphasizes giving back to the communities they serve. Once inside, the interior design was in the minimalist style with a huge open-space dining room with many large windows to bring in the light and the few walls were covered with placks giving recognition to local sports teams with their Team group picture on them. Another sign of the company's commitment to the communities for which they serve. Then what also caught my attention was the short wall labyrinth to help large number of customers line up in front of the ordering counter to wait for their turn to order. As soon as I reached the ordering counter, one of their friendly employees, wearing their red t-shirt uniform, warmly greeted me, answering all my questions about the menu, and taking my order. I ordered the #10, Bojangles' Chicken Sandwich Combo. With the Season Fries and a drink. And two Blueberry Cookies for dessert. I paid with my credit card and was given my receipt. I didn't have to wait much for my order to be served at the pick-up counter. The first thing I noticed was the bun so soft and fresh, a little thing but a sign of a good restaurant. The chicken inside was so plumpy and crunchy with just the right seasoning. The fries had just the right cut to help bring out their flavor. And the cookies tasted homemade and delicious. Even the drink from the machine was very refreshing. I ended having a refill. As I was eating I noticed other customers coming in and dining feeling like at home, many cars being served at the drive-thru, the employees showing teamwork and providing exceptional customer service, and even taking the time to dine themselves before the rush time arrived. I was so impressed with the food and service that I received, dining at a Bojangles for the first time, that I did my research and found out that Bojangles considers its people to be their number one asset. They emphasize developing and training their team members, recognizing their importance to the company's success.

The staff at this Bojangles location are some of the rudest people I have ever experienced with a…read morefast food restaurant. When taking orders in the store or in the drive-through, they are rude and short with their questions and responses. I would recommend going across the street to McDonald's, where the staff greets you professionally politely and courteously every time. Really don't have a review about the food. It's Bojangles. They do quite frequently mess up my order because I think they are not listening and have no care if customers truly come or go from their store.

They brought us our food and we were missing almost EVERYTHING and then two to three waitresses…read morecame over to are table at separate times and asked us what exactly are we missing we told all of them and then like 10 minutes later we still didn't get the food we were missing and then 40 minutes we still didn't have anything so my mom went up to counter and we after all that we just now got it but our other food was cold. Our situation wasn't made right a

I ordered food from them pretty often and when I received my order half of my food wasn't delivered…read moreor in the sealed bag. And I've called your places of establishment and the customer service has been horrendous. Seriously do better, cause that's pathetic.

They Have Great Food. I Used To Eat At The One In Vinton On And Off Over The Years Since I Was…read moreLittle.

Long Johns has long been a valued eating experience till recently. The fish was great, the service…read moredecent. I know the Vinton branch just reopened but they got my order wrong at the drive thru and tried to overcharge me after I showed them my coupon. After adjusting the price they still shorted me two pieces of fish. Next time I will go in the store and visually inspect before I pay