They catered the Eid celebration at Washington & Lee tonight and everything was delicious,…read moreespecially the samosas!

Super friendly and the kabobs fresh off the grill are amazing! It's a grocery store so seating is…read morelimited to outside, but it's worth it!

The Roanoke Co+Op is a health and natural foods store in the city of Roanoke, Virginia. It was near…read moremy Airbnb and decided to look for lunch and dinner options on a brisk Thursday evening. My time here at the Roanoke Co+Op was brief, as I spent about 1/2 hour or so looking around and purchased a couple of snack items. The store is one of the largest health and natural food resources in southwest Virginia. It reminds me of my own local natural health food stores in Honolulu but not Whole Foods. It's a quintessential supermarket store that houses a lot of natural food resources that you typically won't find in your larger local grocery stores. They're typically a place where health is impactful and natural foods are the way to build your own lifestyle here in Southwest Virginia. The store itself is not that large but they have a lot of great items to choose from. During the time I was here around 3pm, it wasn't terribly crowded so it was nice to be looking around and seeing what Roanoke Co+Op has to offer. I ended up grabbing healthy snacks and paid cash for them. Healthy chips and healthy drinks other than commercial soda drinks are helpful when you want to maintain weight while maximizing your food options here and supporting local businesses. It was a cozy experience though. The staff here is friendly and knowledgeable about a lot of things, specifically how to live a balanced healthy life. We all sure could be more concerned and cognizant about what we eat and how food affects our bodies. Natural foods help bridge that gap with that and the Roanoke Co+Op helps and reminds us of all the natural healthy foods we can incorporate into our diets on a daily lives. It's always nice to find good sources here or wherever your travels takes you. I'm glad my travels took me here and helped me with my snacks and dinner options on a balmy Thursday in March 2026. I enjoyed my time here at the Roanoke Co+Op and hopefully you will too on your next trip here to shop at the Roanoke Co+Op. The overall experience here at the Roanoke Co+Op natural foods store was very good and pleasant. It gave me a chance to wind down during my travels and help myself with meal planning during my stay in Roanoke, even if it's for a night. There was not much of an air conditioning system that kept me and others cool and comfortable. I enjoyed looking at all the different products on the shelves and price compared a lot of things while I was roaming through the aisles that Thursday March afternoon. The prices can be a little more than average, which is typical of natural wellness stores versus the chain supermarkets. You come here because you want to be here and are focused and laser driven on a healthy purposeful life. That is what gets me going every single day I live. The prices doesn't mean much if you don't have health. The store itself is very organized and definitely is amazing. It has everyday items for anyone and everyone who needs healthy food and snacks while having other non edible items for active lifestyles. Regardless of how your lifestyle looks like, the Roanoke Co+Op has what you are looking for. I could have purchased more stuff here but I couldn't use everything during my stay in Roanoke and had to pack it in my luggage, Which was already packed to the max. Even then, my experience here at the Co+Op was very good and happy that I was here. Recommended if you're in the Roanoke area and want to be on top of your health and lifestyle. The Roanoke Co+Op health and natural wellness store is located in Roanoke, Virginia in the Grandin neighborhood. It's physically situated at 1319 Grandin Road SW. They accept major credit cards as well as cash. As far as parking goes, they have a small but limited parking spaces for yall who drive. For myself who take public transportation as much as I do, bus routes 65 and 71 passes the Grandin neighborhood and stops nearby. So you can walk from there and to the Co+Op, which isn't far from the bus stops. There's always Uber and Lyft for anyone and everyone who needs that. I ended up walking to the Grandin neighborhood from the 3rd Street Bus station exchange that afternoon because I had time to kill and tried to save a little bit of money. It was money well saved and spent it while shopping at the Co+Op instead. They have a hot bar, where you can buy your lunch and dinner by the lbs. One of these years when my travels permit me to return to Roanoke, I will be able to come back and have lunch or dinner here at the Co+Op. Recommended if you're in the area and want to eat and be healthy. 5.0 stars for the overall experience. Support local! A+

The local Co-op, a great store with friendly, kind and professional staff. Has pretty much…read moreeverything you need for healthy, local, organic choices, and a sustainable lifestyle. A small store, with a decent local and organic produce section, bulk section and deli in the back corner. Prices are competitive to cheap buy comparison to the areas grocery stores, and the quality here is much better. Bring your own baskets, bags, containers. For less packaging and waste. 4.5 Stars rounded up for all of the friendly staff 01038

Small but mighty! This shop has the kindest owner and lots of wonderful products for a good price…read more Some of our favorites were the kielbasa, red pepper spread and dubai chocolate. When looking at the ingredients for the red pepper spread, I was happy to see a list of 4 - red bell pepper, eggplant, salt and oil. It can be challenging to find something so clean and tasty from a jar in the US! I love it on toast with eggs and arugula. This place is something special despite being located in a sleepy shopping plaza.

Stock updates every other week. Awesome selection, friendly…read moreowner. (You don't have to be from Europe to appreciate the items available). Awesome skumbria.

This place is worth planning a saturday around. Specifically the fresh apple cider doughnuts. They…read moreare basically made to order and might be little pillows of rainbows and sunshine for your mouth. Apple cider isn't usually something I'm gonna go running for but when I got that first smell, my legs just started going. Once I obtained the delicious morsal of sugar I headed down the walk way and was in constant awe of the handmade and local treasures. From hanging bug eating plants... yes plants that EAT bugs... to pottery, honey, spices, veggies, free range eggs (second best find of the day)... One of the best markets I've been too. Can't wait to see what it's like in prime season!

Great place to wonder around on a Saturday. Live music, Fresh produce, flowers and even mushroom…read morefarmer. We purchased homemade jellys which were fabulous. Lots of little shops and restaurants. We ate at Zeezees Vegan place in the Market Place. Excellent food...kale steak and lentil soup with brown rice.

Strolling through the market I ran across Roanoke Natural Foods…read more I browsed a bit and found them pricey. A manager was stocking shelves and struck up a conversation. He was friendly and I appreciated the assistance. I ended up grabbing an apple for my walk. Checkout was friendly and smooth. I would return.

The Roanoke Co+op is Southwest Virginia's largest food co-op. And this year they are celebrating…read moretheir 50th year anniversary. Since 1975 they have been serving the Roanoke Valley community. Located in Center In The Square, in the heart of Downtown Roanoke, it's a Market featuring natural grocery staples and organic-focused produce, along with prepared foods and grab-and-go options. It also accepts SNAP/EBT for its prepared foods. Besides this Roanoke Downtown location, it has another much larger community-owned grocery store in Grandin Village. This co-op has over 6,200 owners. They welcome everyone in the community as well as visiting tourists to shop there. And if you wish you too can become an owner by filling out an application and by making a one-time purchase of 8 ownership shares at $200 or paying for your shares one at a time in 8 installments of $25 each within an 8 year period. Owners receive benefits such as Owner Rewards, Patronage Rebates, Vote in their annual Board of Directors elections, eligibility to run for an open seat on the Board of Directors, and an invitation to the Annual Co-op Meeting. Today, I visited their Downtown Roanoke location. The employee on duty allowed me to explore the grocery store and take photographs to accompany my review. The store was very clean and organized, and although it was a bit late, early in the morning its suppliers bring in fresh merchandise, and make sure to fill up all its shelves spaces. In the past, I had purchased many items from this store. In the Summer, I would sometimes get a grab-and-go salad and either go sit at one of the tables that they put out in the Center In The Square or to the ones in the Market Building, and eat it with the salad dressing that it includes inside. Their hot Soup of the day is also very tasty and popular, and I've enjoyed a bowl many times. A while ago they experimented by selling Roanoke t-shirts and due to popular demand they now carry a nice variety of them for both locals and tourists who like taking one home with them as a souvenirof the Star City of Roanoke. I invite you to view my photographs accompanying this review to get a better sense of the place and the quality merchandise they sell here. I definitely highly recommend this grocery store to all who want to eat healthy and support locally sourced products.

A friend of mine recommended this Deli to me and since this is one of the most effective ways of…read morediscovering interesting places to eat, I decided this morning to go check it out for breakfast. The only New York City Deli in Roanoke, Virginia; located almost in the corner of Jefferson Street and Campbell Avenue SE, it is centrally located with on street parking as well as a parking garage nearby. When I arrived to the building where the restaurant was located, it had a small restaurant front with windows on the two sides of the restaurant's door. It had its name painted in the window, as well as a black stand out sign with golden letter fonts: "R.T. Smith's Delicatessen EST. 2011." From outside it seemed like all small restaurant, but once inside, I found that its was actually a long space with an infinite amount of food products and many menus for breakfast and lunch. The restaurant was decorated with many interesting items, menu signs, and a collection items of Star Trek figurines. The owner greeted me with a friendly hello and asked me to pick a table, serve myself coffee, and take a seat. After reviewing the menu while sseated, I ordered the Hot Mess Omelette. It was one of the largest omelettes in the Breakfast menu. Later I found out that they also had Breakfast Add Ons to the Omelette at an extra price. But the Omelette I ordered already had 4 eggs, ham, bacon, sausage, and American & Gouda cheese. When the Omelette was cooked and served on the counter, I went to pick it up and pay the bill on the cashier counter. When I took it to my.table and opened up the container where it was served; I was amazed at the size of it. It was cooked perfectly. I put salt and pepper on it from the antique Coca Cola bottle shackers and began eating it. It was one of the best Omelettes that I have ever eaten! And I have eaten the best of the best. Another of my best was one I ate at the Boston Marriott Hotel that had Lobster meat, mushrooms, and brie cheese. Afterwards, I stayed for a while drinking my coffee and talking to the owner and his wife. They both have wonderful personalities and we talked about the business, their move from New York to here. How they import their fresh bagels from New York and soon they will be importing other items as well. Their hobby of collecting Star Trek figurines and other items. Before I left I made sure to tell them that they had just gained not only a new customer, but also a friend. I highly recommend this restaurant for breakfast or lunch. They serve quality food in generous portions and cooked extraordinary well. And provide with their wonderful customer service an amazing dining experience!

After a miss at the New Yorker and trashing my lunch I headed to RT Smith's for a better outcome. I…read moreordered a corned beef reuben. Great marble rye, loaded with quality Swiss cheese and the sauerkraut was outstanding. The corned beef was a mid, just missing any flavor. Tasted like a horseradish sauce was also added which gave the sandwich a bit more life. Very so-so overall....nice owners, very friendly. Look for street parking. Lot at the corner next to the restaurant is $8/hr to park.

Yes it's dark and a little musty inside but they have a decent variety of foods that you can't find…read moreat a regular grocery store and would have to drive a few hours to the nearest major Asian supermarket for. I found a lot of food I would otherwise have to go without or drive out of town for that really filled some cravings for dishes I grew up with. It's not perfect but for being in Roanoke where our regular Asian restaurant selection is not extensive, it's nice being able to find some quick frozen dumplings or ingredients to learn to make dishes at home. The lady at the cashier (owner??) was friendly and quiet and helpful in finding anything I couldn't on the more crowded shelves, she also let me know of the variety of dumplings and mochi ice cream they had in the freezer. All in all a nice store to fill the cravings without driving 3 hours to a bigger city, and it's 10 min from my house!

The place is filthy. Produce is moldy and expensive. Hard to find what you are looking for and…read morestaff isn't helpful. Also the parking lot is very crowded because it's shared with other businesses.

The most adorable quaint general store I ever did see!! Plenty of cute little knickknack souvenirs…read morethat you would actually want to give someone or keep for yourself! The people working there were so friendly and helpful! we ordered some breakfast sandwiches that were delicious and the best fried potatoes I think I've ever had! Highly recommend! you can eat there or take away :)

We were camping in the area and glad we took the time to have breakfast here! We had the sausage…read moreegg sandwich and the country ham sandwich, both on Texas toast with apple butter and potatoes. Everything was made to order and it shows! The apple butter was a standout, I could eat a whole jar of it. The general store was very cute and reflective of Appalachia. We can't wait to come here again on our next trip.

we came here for lunch. The ambiance is cozy and upscale. Service was friendly and prompt. Food was…read moreamazing! Had sandwiches and the Frickles. Do not pass up a chance to eat here. Great place. Would eat here again when in town!

I have eaten at some of the best restaurants in the world, but in none have I had such a wonderful…read moredining experience like I always do at Bernard's Gastropub & Eatery. After having been selected as number 4 of Yelp's Top 50 most prolific Elites of 2025, a year when I also was awarded the Yelp Triad Squad Photographer of the Year Award at their Yelpies 2025 Award Ceremony, an event that honored the highest-performing Yelp Elites, and where last year I was awarded the Yelp Triad Squad Yelper of the Year Award, I decided that this year, as an All-Star Yelp Elite, I not only wanted to be the first to discover new restaurants and bring them to the attention of the public, but also to return to those special ones, that have made a difference in my life and highlight them, for the benefit of the public, so they too can have an opportunity to appreciate the qualities of a one-of-a-kind fine dining experience. And Bernard's Gastropub & Eatery in Downtown Roanoke, is a perfect example. Bernard's was born out of the love of two culinary aficionados turned professionals that in someway have managed to create a restaurant with an environment that transmits this intimate love to the hearts of their customers through the attention to detail in its extraordinary customer service and amazing culinary masterpieces. Today, I felt like dining at this restaurant, which I admire for its consistency in always far exceeding my high expectations of what a fine-dining restaurant should be all about. Not knowing if they would have a table for me at this late time on a Saturday early evening, I drove in my pearl white Lexus to the nearest private parking lot and gave them a call to inquire as if they could give me a reservation for the next ten minutes. A gentleman, who later I found out was named Matthew, and would be my server, answered the phone with a very polite and welcoming voice; answering my question of what was the special dish of the day and to come on down, that my reservation was assured. As soon as I arrived to the small, very elegant foyer in front of the Host's station, he came out to greet me and instantly recognized who I was. My only request was that he give me a low table because at my age seating at a high table was a bit uncomfortable. He went back to see what he could find and ended setting me up with what I consider one of the best tables of the house, and I was so appreciative of his last minute accommodation. The menu was already setup on my table. He poured water from a special bottle into my water glass and asked if I wanted something else to drink. I asked for a Mocktail and since he also was a bartender, he prepared me one of the best mocktails I've ever had. To dine, I started out with their Mussels Carbonara appetizer, which came in a bacon parmesan cream sauce that was simply amazing, and served with toast points. As my main entrée I had the Dinner Special of the Night, the Seafood Trio. It had a delicious, giant size crab cake in the middle, scallops, and shrimps, with parmesan risotto sautéed heirloom tomato, spinach, and nice size asparagus, with a burre blanc sauce. I invite you to view my photographs accompanying this review to get a better sense of the high-quality of their food and magnificent ambiance of the place. Everything was so delicious that only one word could ever describe them: priceless! For dessert I had their very famous Butterscotch Banana Pudding, which the chef makes at the moment ordered. It looked spectacular and tasted amazingly delicious: a culinary work of art. What a great way for the Gran Finale of an extraordinary dining experience!

Great customer service Prices are below most others…read more Great selection Great gift items

I've been a customer of RMF since the early 90s. Tim has the best selection of veggies, fruits,…read moreplants. He had fingerling potatoes & "ugly" pumpkins before any stores around here carried them. He works with Va. Tech, so every year he has something unique like the delicious corn I got, & a tomato hybrid. He grows the tasty little round cherry tomatoes I'm so fond of in varieties the stores don't have. His pepper assortment is awesome! His plant assortment is vast, & carries plants no one else has. We got our hardy banana trees from him. He is only farmer I know who grows my fav crowder peas. Over the yrs, I've also tried the black eyed ,& pink eyed peas. I got beautiful Octobers last yr also. Fresh & no sprouts!! What I like about his produce, is that it is always fresh or freshly picked. I bought a huge box tray of strawberries to make freezer jam & they were gorgeous. Same with his blueberries. I've never had a plant purchased from him that has died on me, or been so root bound, it cracked the container. He is now offering 100% pure Muscadine grape juice in small & large bottles. Several health benefits, look it up! It is absolutely delish, & has the jelly too. I am a big fan of his CBD oil, Virginia Pharm Health, started out from the VT Industrial Hemp Research Project. Check out the website www.virginiapharmhealth.com. Priced so reasonably & I'm glad to support my local area Virginia farmer.