Really good vibes here. The staff are happy and chill. The pies are delish. The music and decor and…read moreambiance are comfortable. Their peach pie was great, and their chocolate "XXX" dessert was out of this world.

Food was great, coffees and lattes were good, service was sweet and friendly. This was a good…read morebreakfast spot if you happen to be in the area the couple of days they're open, it's a nice spot. Didn't get to try any pie but regretting that now, should have at least taken a couple slices to go! They looked excellent. We were all just so full from breakfast.

Upfront, all of my reviews are based on my expectation going in. 5-star sushi that I got at a gas…read morestation, would not pass the sniff test at Nobu. That said: Whenever I schedule a business meeting, I like to bring treats from a local business. The Apfel Haus stood out admittedly because of the German spelling, so I thought I'd give it a shot. And wow, I am so glad that I did! 10 AM on a Friday morning all of their baked goods were fresh, but the displays were by no means full. The pies looked amazing, but that would not do well for a business meeting. So I grabbed an assortment of pastries. Apple turnovers and crawlers filled with Bavarian cream and Apple filling, rolled in cinnamon, and sugar were an easy pic. But then there were sticky buns, and caramel apple buns, and cinnamon buns. But also sin-buns? I asked, and was told what made the cinnamon bun, A sin-bun was that they jammed a cookie in the middle! A dozen treats weight about 10 pounds, and these big tough burly men were asking for a fork so that they could eat them properly. Do not pass thru Louisa without stopping!

Our first time here was for my birthday breakfast. It is super cute (but small inside) and…read morebeautifully decorated for Christmas. I ordered a mocha latte, which was perfect. My hubby ordered a bacon, egg and cheese on a bagel and I ordered sausage, pepperjack cheese and egg on a croissant. Delish!!!I could not resist the cranberry orange muffin to round out my breakfast. All were so fresh and yummy and we cannot wait to go back!

Food was excellent and reasonable, and service equally excellent. Great "down home" ambiance.read more

It was not good unfortunately, it was a nice place and food was okay but there were many issues. We…read moregot there 2 hours after it opened and some how they were already out of the side of the day. To add to the list they were out of asparagus, and ice cream. There was 6 of us which brings me to the biggest issue... It took about 45 minutes and 2 of us got our food then about 10 minutes later 2 more of us got there food then about 15 more minutes after that the last 2 of us got our food but everybody else was already done eating. Overall the food and service was alright but there were way bigger issues. Keep in mind this place isint exactly cheep

May, 2025. Per their Facebook page, Tavern on the Rail RESTAURANT (2001-2024) is now closed…read more However, the EVENT BARN, the unique event venue, is in full swing. A new restaurant, Lions Den Restaurant, is now in the space that previously housed the Tavern on the Rail restaurant. They're open for dinners Wednesday-Sunday, 4:00-9:00 pm. Closed Mondays and Tuesdays. Reservations suggested.

Our friends had driven past this restaurant in a very rural area and wanted us to try it. I am…read moreglad we did. The restaurant is adorable and very quaint. There is an upstairs restaurant with linen table cloths and a lower area that is more casual. We sat upstairs. The food was delicious. Our waiter was not great. He was sporadic in showing up and never came around to see if we wanted to get a second drink. We enjoyed chatting with the manager who was delightful and provided a lot more information than our server. The burger is cheaper downstairs so be aware of that when ordering. I didn't know that. The burger was tasty and I would definitely get it again but from downstairs.

We were walk ins on a Saturday night, it's recommended to have a reservation, luckily we were able…read moreto sit at the bar. It took about 15-20 mins for the bartender to get to us, she did acknowledge us before then tho. They should probably have 2 bartenders on weekends; one on well and the other serving guests. Eventually we were able to give our orders. I ordered a blueberry basil martini with vodka, my husband got a pineapple ginger drink (I think). My drink was ok, the basil was over powering tho. My husband liked his. For an appetizer I ordered the sausage lentil soup, it was really amazing. The flavor was savory and the sausage was minced so you didn't have any huge pieces. For dinner I had the saffron chicken ragu. I enjoyed this pasta. The pasta isn't home made but you can tell it's fresh (not dried out before cooking); It reminded me of a cheesy spaghetti, the chicken is minced as well so it's not like chopped/sliced chicken breast. My husband ordered the summer pasta. I liked that one as well. It had whole garlic Cloves, which I love garlic, and a fresh light flavor to it. For dessert we ordered the vanilla bean crème brûlée, no complaints there. The restaurant itself is small, a bit loud since it was busy, and you'll definitely need some patience on a busy night. Overall, I'd def go back if we're near the area.

As others have shared, service was terrible. We arrived for a birthday dinner when tables were…read moreavailable and we were told to come back in 30-45 minutes. Hostess seemed like it was their first day on the job. Very disappointing especially when there are very few restaurants available in Louisa.

Great takeout pizza on lake Anna! We had a large order of gluten free pizza, pepperoni pizza,…read moremushroom pizza, WOW pizza, cheesesteak stromboli, and buffalo chicken calzone. All were a big hit and my dad really enjoyed the cauliflower crust pizza--said it was much crispier than typical cauliflower crust. I didn't go to pick up the order but was told the staff were very friendly and rushed to make our large order after they got there and realized they never officially placed the order.

Awful service and disappointing food…read more We had dinner at this place, and unfortunately, the experience was very disappointing. There were three young ladies serving, but they seemed more preoccupied with sipping their Frappuccinos than taking care of the customers. We were given water, but then had to wait for our beer because they disappeared outside. We waited again to place our order, and then waited a long time for our food. When the pizza finally arrived, it came without a plate. We had to ask for one while the server was busy chatting with the other young ladies. The service was simply horrible. As for the food, the ravioli were undercooked and the pizza was very average. We left extremely disappointed and will never return. AND... be aware of their rating! The restaurant offers customers a free dessert if they write a good review and show it to the servers. So, keep that in mind when you look at their reviews and overall rating.

Introduction:…read more Finishing up the last 2 of the prior to 2018 to 2024 runner-ups to non-DMV picks in alphabet series. First of two 2024 runner-ups, B is for Bethel Brews. Although this is technically not in the DC-Baltimore area as it's geographically closer to Richmond & Charlottesville areas, I'm counting it for these reasons: 1. It was a good runner-up for the letter B, which my original pick was truly out of town by Smith Mountain Lake, also in Virginia, but way southwest. 2. This place was great, so I wanted to get around to reviewing 3. I had Louisa County, VA work travel twice in March & April 2024 and was rolled into the BAWA (Baltimore-Washington area) work market, perhaps because the Virginia market, which includes Richmond & many areas to the south & west is such a vast land area with many counties, they barely rolled Louisa into BAWA market. Experience here: Staff greeted me and was friendly. On Monday, March 4, 2024, I got a wrap & fries. It really hit the spot. Excellent wrap & fries at a reasonable price. I think I got one of their coffees that day, but definitely did in April as I have photo of the drink. On Monday, April 15, 2024, I remembered it was a great lunch option that I decided when in Rome to go back, got a fruity chicken salad, which was also solid. I was tired from all the driving and got some latte I think; it was delicious. I haven't been back to Louisa County since April 2024 work travel, but if I ever am, I'd try to return.

Adorable small-town coffee shop with fun espresso drinks, sandwiches, bites, and super friendly…read morestaff. They have a large outdoor patio and a few indoor tables. Ask for their book of special coffee drinks if you want to try something new! The Honey Nut Cheerio latte is delicious!

Fun place, Id like to come back when it's warmer. Cider was great and they have a bunch of choices…read more I went on a Sunday and it was slow, but they say it's busier as summer comes. If you're in the area check it out.

It was amazing. There's board games, uno, stuff to do in groups. The cider flight was amazing. The…read moredragon fruit and Berry-Bel were my favorite flavors and they know how to make chicken nachos. The staff was cool.

Great small town BBQ joint. Meat is fantastic and big portions! My husband has gotten the pulled…read morepork and the full rack of ribs--loved them both, especially the ribs which were so tender the meat was coming off the bone. I get the beef brisket which is also pulled--different than your typical brisket but so good. Use Eddie's Hot Sauce. Homemade desserts too. Support small and local businesses!!

I'm only giving it one star because the waiter was nice. The food was absolutely horrific. I am so…read moredisappointed because my fiancé' and I were starving and looking forward to a good meal to complete our day trip. I had the chicken barbecue that was absent of barbecue. The barbecue was in a squirt bottle. I have never seen anything like it in my life!! I just knew it was going to be a country meal that made my soul smile. She asked me if I wanted to try something else and in my mind, I was telling her, "heck no, I really do not want to eat this", but here we are. I also had the macaroni salad. Maybe they just do not believe in seasoning. But then again, even the water was disgusting. Yep, I will not be returning even if I am starving and have nowhere else to eat. I will eat my acrylic overlay first.

Dec, 2024. Another good quick lunch at Subway in Mineral, VA before doing our grocery shopping…read more We ordered the footlong #21 fresh value meal to share, which consisted of the Honey Mustard BBQ Chicken sub on a toasted Italian Herbs & Cheese roll ($10.99/1010 calories), a bag of chips, and a small (20 oz) fountain drink (+$2.99). The sub was described as combining rotisserie-style chicken, 2x melted Monterey cheddar cheese, lettuce, tomatoes, red onions, honey mustard, and BBQ on a roll. We loaded the sub with fresh spinach, lettuce, tomatoes, cucumbers, black olives, and pickles, and the honey mustard sauce. The sub tasted great -- but we were surprised that it seemed to include bacon, which wasn't part of the description, and didn't have a taste of BBQ (my bad, it seems that I needed to request both the honey mustard and BBQ sauces). Later at home, when we reviewed the receipt, we realized that we had been served value meal #20, which consisted of the Elite Chicken & Bacon Ranch sub on a toasted Italian Herbs & Cheese roll ($11.49/1160 calories). The description of the sub was very similar to that of what we originally ordered, except that it included bacon and different sauces (if ordered). Unfortunately, it was also a bit more expensive and had higher calories than what we ordered. Of note, the preparation area where the meats and cheeses are added to the subs is now blocked from customer view, so we would not have been able to see the mistake when the bacon was added to the sub. Also of note, the chips display has also been moved to a less congested side.

I come here all the time! The employees are nice and work fast. The food tastes fresh. I'm always…read moreimpressed with my sandwich no matter which new kind I'm trying!:) The store is clean and always has open seats. Great quick meal spot