Wonderful place. Food is amazing. Best Breakfast place I have found yet in the region! Try the…read moreomelets with the spicy sausage and tomatoes! Ask for a side of corned beef hash extra crispy! Ask about their freshly baked bread too!

Excellent service and good food. Nice place to visit old mementos from Fairmont Stateread more

If you are in the Fairmont area, don't miss out on this hidden gem. The prices are very low and…read moreaffordable, most meals are just under $10. The owners are very welcoming and passionate. I was given great service and they kept the coffee coming. I wanted biscuits and gravy, but they were out of biscuits, so the owner suggested a waffle and gravy- it did not disappoint!

It sadly no longer exists. Another small business becomes a victim to hard times. The sadness .read more

Please let the reopening date be true. I love the Pokey Dot!!!…read moreIt's fun, delicious and adorable. Every worker was so helpful and kind. It's a must stop when I'm traveling through. We love you Pokey Dot!!!!

Poky Dot, Fairmont, WV, Dec, 2025. Of course, everyone goes to an ice cream shop in the dead of…read morewinter, right? We had just walked around Valley Falls Park (20 minutes away), and the West Virginians in our group told us that we HAD TO go to Poky Dot for lunch as our 18-month-old granddaughter would surely enjoy the atmosphere. Poky Dot is far more than an ice cream shop, though it's that as well. Our hungry group wanted lunch, and the 50s-style diner did not disappoint! Their food menu is extensive and includes breakfast items, all-day omelets and Benedicts, stacked breakfast sandwiches, munchies (wings, quesadillas, nachos, tater tots), salads, burgers, wraps, croissant sandwiches, hot dogs, big bites, super suppers, soups, and more. Surprisingly, given the diversity of options, four of the five adults in our group ordered burgers (or similar) -- (1) my choice was the Raspberry Kiss Burger ($12.99), which I split with my husband. (Our rating: 5/5). The burger was topped with Swiss cheese, bacon, spring mix, and an amazing raspberry chipotle sauce. I selected the Mac N Cheese as my side. The food was tasty and fresh, the burger was cooked as we like it done, and the quantity was generous. (2) my husband ordered the Cowboy Burger ($13.99), which we also split. (Our joint rating: 4/5). Per the menu, this burger features mushrooms, onions, BBQ sauce, and Swiss cheese -- and topped with a jumbo onion ring. For his side, my husband selected (more) onion rings. Unfortunately, they were out of onion rings, so his burger didn't have the onion ring and he substituted French fries for his side. Overall, the burger was tasty, fresh, and cooked well. However, both of us preferred the raspberry chipotle that was on my burger, and his burger was light on the mushrooms for our tastes. The fries were also weren't crisp. Burger #3 was an Original Poky ($10.99), served with lettuce, tomato, onion, and pickles, served with French fries. (Rating: 4/5. The eater found it a bit dry without a sauce on it; fries also not crispy). #4 was the Giovanni ($12.99) from the Big Bites Menu. The Giovanni is half-a-pound of Angus beef, topped with American and provolone cheese and Oliverio peppers, and served on Texas Toast. All Big Bites are served with French fries. The eater rated this dish as 3.5/5, being disappointed that the toast was too small given the size of its meat and peppers topping. Finally, the 5th adult ordered the Chicken Alfredo ($14.99), their fresh grilled chicken served over spaghetti, with their homemade Alfredo sauce. She also got green beans for a side dish. (Not sure of the eater's rating). While the restaurant has a Kids Menu, we brought along cheese, fruit, and other snacks for the baby to happily munch on. Dessert. I'm not sure where to start about the desserts. To say that they're over-the-top is an understatement! Imagine that a single scoop of ice cream weighs one pound. Or that the menu offers a sundae that features 16 scoops of ice cream! We were all quite full but decided that we needed to share some type of dessert. The winner was the Cookie Shake ($14.99), served in a 32-ounce mason jar with your choice of vanilla, chocolate, or strawberry ice cream, topped with a Fudge Round, Nutter Butter, Nutty Buddy, chocolate chip cookie, crushed Oreo's, whipped cream, sprinkles, and a cherry on top. The adults in the group averaged to a 4/5 rating, with some feeling that the shake could've been thicker and/or had some cookie or candy add-ins. The toddler though rated it 10/5! The ambiance (5/5) is quirky and fun, with bright colors everywhere, fun booths to sit in, and fun wallpaper in the restaurant AND in the restrooms. It's worth a visit if only to see the atmosphere. Service (5/5). Our waitress was attentive and friendly, with exactly the personality needed for this environment. Parking was easy and free, just off Fairmont Avenue. All told, our overall rating is closer to 4.5, but I'm rounding it up to 5.0 because it was a fun experience, the food and milkshake were good, and the waitress was attentive. I wish that this restaurant were closer to home!

Von Blaze was a very different vibes. The inside is very small with not many tables but has that…read moresmall town feel. Service was decent, we got what we needed. The food had a different taste but it was still very good. I got the dom which was a chicken sandwich - I will say the bleu cheese very overwhelming which made me not love it. I would love to see them add a spicy chicken sandwich because I bet it would be awesome. My fiancé got the von blaze burger. He said it was very very good. The smash burger was cooked amazing and the short rib had a very good taste. Overall, it is a very small menu. We would def go back!

Amazing food! Amazing service! Quaint place. Keep in mind food made to order, expect a wait but…read moreit's worth it. We split a Von Blaze Burger and Parmesan Truffle Fries. The burger was succulent! I asked for extra horseradish sauce on the side for dipping. Fries best we ever had!! The thing about saucing fries is the get soggy. These fries did not. By far the best we've ever had.

A fun breakfast/lunch with the family…read more The club sandwich was absolutely huge and my wife loved her omelette. My son got a burger and devoured it. The restaurant has a really cool 5060s diner vibe and the service was attentive. Super convenient off 79 on our way south for spring break!

We stopped in for breakfeast this past Sunday...fathers day and were seated in the booth…read moreimmediately to the right of the front door. Admittedly the place was busy but after we got our coffee we settled in and ordered, nothing complicated just a late breakfeast. Eventually the ceiling started leaking directly over me dripping on me. ( I was told "sorry about that"). We were commited at this point we were a half an hour in, so we moved. After over an hour we still didnt have our food and I overheard the server talking to the kithcen that it was just a plain waffle and some pancakes. We still had over four hours to drive so we left at which point the waitress still billed me for our coffee which was bitter. I guess this review is more about the coffee since we never actually got to try the food. This place should be avoided if your in town.

The Grind was like a beacon of light when I spotted it. I was super happy to see this coffee shop…read morewhile walking around downtown Morgantown, because I really needed a boost, and this place had what I was desperately in need of: caffeine! It was well past 2 o'clock, and I try not to drink coffee after 11ish-o'clock, because it usually messes with my sleep. But I remembered the words of a man much wiser than me who once said, "I never sleep, 'cause sleep is the cousin of death," so I felt like a lil' iced coffee would actually be beneficial, in this case. No regrets. The iced coffee was great! I always forget about iced coffee when I'm at a coffee shop, because I just usually order a hot black coffee. I'm so stuck in my ways, sometimes! But iced coffee was a good choice in this situation, and it came with a little vanilla cream, which was unexpected but a nice indulgence. The Grind is located right across the street from West Virginia University. It was packed when I visited, and I imagine it is almost always packed, because of its location. But the people who work here are very efficient and friendly, and my iced coffee was ready lickety-split. I got my coffee to go, but there are some tables inside the coffee shop to sit and relax, if you wanted to. One of my favorite things about The Grind is that they have a confession box in the restroom. I left a little confession in the box, because it promised that the box was "a safe place to share what you can never tell a soul," and I felt that I could trust this random coffee shop in West Virginia with my whole heart. I left my confession there, and took my iced coffee with me and went on my way.

I'm a sucker for an inclusive shop of any kind, but this place also has super friendly service and…read moregood coffee, AND I got to pet a dog during one visit. 10/10, no notes.

Waited 40 minutes in line, food was overpriced (a single cheeseburger is almost $10), the only…read moredecent thing is the quality of soft serve for the price. They DO NOT give receipts and charge prices that are not on the menu. The only currency they take is cash.

Dairy Creme Corner is one of my new favorite places!!! It is a cute ice cream shop right off of…read moreI-79. They have so many delicious options to choose, from ice cream creations to savory food options. You can never go wrong! I have had the Smores Avalanche and the Cherry Chocolate Cordial Avalanche. They were both so tasty. The staff is also extremely friendly and helpful! It is a cash or local check only establishment, but there is an ATM on site. I am always looking forward to going back!