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    Scratch Biscuit Company

    4.3 (525 reviews)
    Closed 7:00 am - 2:00 pm
    Updated 2 months ago

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    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Good for kids
    Dogs allowed

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    Fried green tomato
    Precious S.

    Never again. Was excited to try this place as this is my 1st time visiting. Pros - ABSOLUTELY NONE Cons Coffee is absolutely disgusting Freezing cold insids inside Food wasn't hot Unseasoned eggs Overseasoned fried green tomatoes Undercooked French toast Severely undercooked bacon that they refuse to cook well done and gave a lame excuse as to why they couldn't. Bacon was all fat. Save your money and go somewhere else!

    Jeff B.

    Holy cow, it was amazing! I've heard a lot about this place over the last year or so, and finally got to try it today. I totally over-ordered because I wanted to try different things. And nothing disappointed. First impression was that it's a weird little green box of a restaurant (looking at it from the outside). Then, we walked in, we was it was super fun and trendy with a great atmosphere. Just not a lot of seating. So definitely not the place for big groups or office-away-from home (despite the amazing goodies and excellent bottomless coffee). You order at the counter. I met multiple staff, all of whom were friendly and helpful as I asked a bunch of questions about the menu. Wil, in particular, was a fantastic host. And the reason I had so many questions? Because the menu is huge and packed with crazy stuff you'd never attempt at home - like the incredible red curry chicken breakfast burrito I devoured. They have a monthly special, which we didn't try. My wife is gluten-, dairy-, and grain-free, and she got an amazing curry breakfast plate -- scrambled eggs, sautéed tofu, and creamed potato with peas. As a beautiful husband, I tried all of those things, and love them too. But for me, the aforementioned burrito. A ham, egg and cheese biscuit, and a breakfast cookie. With a side of amazing coffee! Yeah, I know, I totally didn't need all that food, but I had to try a biscuit at "Scratch Biscuit," right? Everything was exceptional! The only thing I'd change is that the biscuit mix is too salty for my taste, but that's kind of a southern thing, right? Anyway, I'm already looking forward to my next visit. This is a must-try in the Roanoke area. Say hello to Wil for me!

    J David H.

    Totally solid experience for a first time visit. I'm pretty sure I lucked out on timing catching them for brunch around an hour before close on a Friday. No issues with parking, however the lot is small. Lot was clean as was the walk up. Upon entering my son and I were greeted by the guy behind the counter who proved friendly and helpful. A menu board is behind counter. There are also menus you can grab and take back to the table. I saw several items that looked like great options. My son ordered the egg biscuit and french toast. I got the biscuit pot pie which is a biscuit, egg, cheese and gravy. The dining room is pretty compact. I found it clean. Napkins and utensils are self serve up front. They also offer tap water. Tables are self bus. Food cranked out fast, maybe 10 minutes. Everything looked fantastic and proved to be amazing! My son was very satisfied with his oversized breakfast sandwich and french toast. My dish was over the top yum! All served at the correct temperature. The combo of biscuit and egg and gravy was a major hit for me. I'm a big fan and would 100% return and recommend to others.

    Heaven

    The food at SBC was the better than my Grand Mother's, out of this world! This will be our new breakfast place.

    Breakfast Pot Pie
    Amber R.

    I have always wanted to try Scratch Biscuit Company, and this particular morning they did not disappoint. I usually patron restaurants like waffle house or Ihop on mornings like this one. But I absolutely had to say this breakfast made my morning. From the homey feel of this corner side restaurant to the great host that answered any and every question I had about the menu and ingredients. I was blown away by my experience!! I ordered the breakfast pot pie because Id never heard of anything like it and it exceeded my expectations visually and flavor wise, there was a giant biscuit loaded on top of eggs sausage potatoes and gravy, this took my breakfast to another level!

    Fish and egg on a biscuit. Grits. Biscuit & Sausage Gravy. Chicken Biscuit with egg.

    Oder taker was extremely professional. It was our first time and he was patient with our questions and very friendly. He said their grits were the must-have and they were great. Also the crispy chicken is particularly good. I had the fish and egg. Very good. The biscuits were also good and we shared a biscuit with sausage gravy. I felt like the gravy could have been better.

    The Early Rise Platter (2 Sides)
    Keyin L.

    Great food! We got the bless your heart biscuit and the early rise platter. The green tomatoes were delicious but the sandwich is huge. The platter had great eggs and the biscuit was great. Their outdoor seating is nice too!

    The size of the butter biscuit
    Sandy G.

    Excellent !!! Wow what a breakfast! Filled us up until dinner. If you like homemade biscuits like you WISH your grandma could make then give this place a try. Can't wait to go back and try new things on the menu!

    Mike B.

    My wife did the usual searching on Yelp and found Scratch Biscuit for our first breakfast in Roanoke. She was impressed with the positive reviews and she loves a good biscuit. We decided to stop in on a Sunday morning in early October. It was within 15 minutes of our hotel and just down the street from Black Dog Salvage, which was our next stop. We arrived and could immediately see the parking was limited. It appears the locals have it figured out, you can place an online order or call in your order, pull up to the designated pickup spots. We witnessed employees quickly responding to customers by stepping outside, gathering the customers name and bringing their to go order out. For customers dining in like us, we struggled to find a spot to park. We circled around a few times before securing a space near the back of their building. We walked inside and joined the short line to place our order. The inside is narrow and small which does make it somewhat difficult to navigate. We found there to be way more customers than indoor seating but noted they also have outdoor seating. There is really no place to wait for to-go orders, which explains the reserved parking spaces for easier to-go order pickup. After reviewing the menu in line, we were ready to place our orders when we got to the counter. My wife decided to get the brisket biscuit with egg and a side of sliced tomatoes. I chose the breakfast burrito with both bacon and sausage because I am not much of a biscuit fan. While we were placing our order at the counter we asked a few questions of the young man helping us. We learned Scratch has the same owner as the establishment next door where many others were parking. He also confirmed that we were welcome to sit at either outside dining areas on either side of the building. We filled our water cups while waiting for our name to be called. Again, it is quite cramped and somewhat difficult to navigate amongst others who are also waiting for their orders or sitting inside. Our order was ready in a timely manner but when our name was called our order was contained in a bag. We confirmed our order was for dining in twice during the order process and noticed the slip on the outside of the bag said to go. We took our order without mentioning we were dining in. We peeked at the first outdoor area and didn't find an available table so we headed over to the second space where we easily found a table. We unwrapped our items and were thankful they included plastic silverware and additional napkins. My wife really enjoyed the brisket and egg biscuit and was impressed with the serving of sliced tomato. I also enjoyed my breakfast burrito though it would have been nice to have some salsa options, which I did not see. Scratch Biscuit has something really good going on and we can imagine their catering options are popular as well. Could they move to a larger location, yes but if they chose to retain their current building we would suggest considering a few improvements. A few suggestions include designating a team member to monitor the indoor and exterior dining spaces for better customer service and to assist with clearing and wiping down the tables and chairs between customers. Creating better signage informing customers of the parking options as well as the two outside seating options, and laminating the paper menus so they can be cleaned easily. Overall the food portion of our experience was great, however, the other factors mentioned above result in less than a five star rating.

    side of Scrambled Eggs with that B&G
    Ray F.

    A small, popular and busy breakfast place. Prepare to stand in line but the line moves quickly. As the name says, you're coming here for the biscuits. Served a multitude of ways, theres an option for most every taste. Menus are along the wall as you make your way to the counter, and there is a big board overhead at the register. Place your order, pay, grab a seat and your beverage, they will bring your food to you when its ready. Ordered of course, biscuits and gravy (a single) with some scrambled eggs on the side. These things are huge, fyi. Great flavor, tender pillowy goodness. With the eggs in the mix, its a good and filling breakfast. A good cup of coffee too. Well worth the visit, standing in line, looking for a seat and crowd. 4 Stars a solid breakfast choice 01015

    Jamaican Pattys and Hot Honey Chicken
    Anna S.

    My family and I needed a quick breakfast spot and stumbled upon this spot. Our Airbnb host has recommended this breakfast spot to check out. When arriving parking was very limited but we were able to get a spot. The line was very intimating, however it was very short and quick. We ordered the Jamaican patty tacos and hot honey biscuit. We found this meal very heavy but worth our money. It was delicious. The seatings were hard to find since we had a big group but we were able to find a spot outside. I would recommend ordering pick up or Togo for a quicker service!

    Egg & Cheese Biscuit
    Gerald G.

    Some of the biggest biscuits I have ever had. The egg biscuit and Jerry Garcia (tofu) was what I got on separate occasions. They k ow how to do breakfast right. I always pull up and they run out (even in the rain) tonget my order...5 min later and they are bringing out everything. I did have to run in one time to add hashbrowns and saw that they had a wonderful dine in atmosphere. Very fast service. The staff aim to please. Highly recommend this place especially when you looking to pig out on some breakfast food.

    Our biscuits were large and delicious. Highly recommend the bologna with egg and cheese. They were really busy but all the staff was really nice and attentive and our wait was not bad at all.

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    Food was great, staff was friendly and service was quick. Definitely will return to try more of the menu.

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    This place is always amazing. I can't get enough of the biscuits no matter how they are fixed.

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    Amazing coffee beans- their medium roast is awesome! I will definitely come back with my colleagues if I have a chance.

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    Yes! They have a small front patio and a large side patio with 6+ tables.

    Do they make any gluten free biscuits?

    Yes by request.

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    Bernard's - A fork holding a piece of Filet and Scallop from the Filet & Scallops Special of the Day.

    Bernard's

    4.6(362 reviews)
    1.9 mi
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    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!

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    Bernard's - The Host's station.

    The Host's station.

    Bernard's - Close-up of the Filet & Scallops Special of the Day.

    Close-up of the Filet & Scallops Special of the Day.

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    The River and Rail - A fork holding a piece of the Oyster Wraps appetizer.

    The River and Rail

    4.3(326 reviews)
    1.9 mi
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    This year I chose this restaurant above all others to celebrate my birthday, and I wasn't…read moredisappointed. It highly went beyond the highest of my expectations, and delivered an extraordinary dining experience. After making an appointment for five o'clock and mentioning that I would be celebrating my birthday there on that day, I wondered how it would be, for everytime I have dined there, their attention to detail has been superb, and their cuisine has been exquisite. The day finally arrived and I was standing by the door at five minutes to the hour. Inside I could see through their large front windows the movement of all the staff getting ready for the opening of the restaurant. At exactly five o'clock, the hostess approached and opened the door for me to enter. She warmly greeted me and apologized for not being able to give me the table I requested because they needed it to unite with other tables for a large group they would be having. But they had prepared another one in front of the open kitchen for me, where I would be able to observe the Chef and other cooks preparing my food. It was definitely to my satisfaction, and when she took me there I was very impressed with the small detail on the table of a Happy Birthday card from the restaurant signed by everyone there and suspended by a little stand. Things like that are priceless in my eyes. Shortly afterwards, my friendly and efficient server Ivy, came by, wished me a Happy Birthday and took my order. To drink I had my favorite Mocktail there, the Butterfly Kisses. As appetizer I ordered the Oyster Wraps. And for my main entrée, the Hanger Steak, my favorite item in their menu and that of all the other restaurants around the area. My server did an excellent job of bringing out my ordered items in a well-paced manner. I noticed the small but significant detail that the chef had of serving me a slightly larger amount of Hanger Steak than the usual, and this meant more to me than any of the other complimentary desserts which are given in most other restaurants on your birthday. The Hanger Steak was so delicious. I invite you to view my photographs accompanying this review to get a better sense of the place and the high-quality of their food. Also to read my former review where I explain what a Hanger Steak is all about. For the Grand Finale of my Birthday meal I had their Panna Cotta dessert deliver with a burning birthday candle on top, another wonderful detail that many restaurants leave out now-a-days yet is so meaningful to many of us. This was truly a memorable dining experience. One that I will always remember and cherish dearly.

    While The River and Rail has many things going for it: great location, adorable atmosphere, fancy…read moreand delicious cocktails and delicious food, one thing they don't have going for them is their ability to stay true to their operating hours. My friend and I walked in at 9 o'clock EXACTLY on a Thursday night to have a drink. The sign on the door said they were open until 10:00. There were 4 or 5 tables seated, enjoying dinner and cocktails. 5 or 6 people at the bar. There was no one to start with at the actual hostess stand and servers saw us standing at the door but did not approach us even though there was an hour left on their operating time. So we walked directly to the bar and sat down. We had just eaten at Fork in the Alley so all we wanted was one drink and we figured an hour was plenty of time to get that done. The first thing the bartender said to us was "The kitchen is closed." Not "hello" or "Hey what can I get you?" but the kitchen is closed. I said "oh I'm sorry I thought you closed at 10:00." He said "well, that's up for debate we were actually discussing that right now. We're basically closed but you can have a drink because it's not like the rest of these people are going anywhere." What do you mean that's up for discussion? Your hours say you're open till 10 o'clock, it's 9 o'clock I have an hour to eat and have drinks! The other bartender, or perhaps he was only a bar back, gave us a very disapproving look. I get it, I work in the food service industry. I'm a server at a 4 diamond restaurant, and I hate when people walk in minutes before we close and want to sit down. But if we post that we're open until 10 and you walk in at 9:45 I'm going to serve you and treat you like anyone else that walked in at 6:00 because it's your tips that pay my bills and put food on my table. It's definitely not the hourly wage I get from my employer! And as a server I never walk into a restaurant with less than 30 minutes to close. And it's more like an hour if I'm looking to eat a meal. I know you want to go home. When it's the end of the night and I'm at work, so do I! But there's an hour left and I wanted one drink. That's it! We continued to get disappointed looks from a few other employees even though we weren't the last people in the place. I told my friend (it's 9:45 at this point) that we obviously need to go since servers are standing around looking at us like we've got the plague. We paid our bill and promptly left. Two couples still at the bar. It's 9:59 right now as I'm writing this at home (you're still technically open btw) but I left feeling like I had stayed hours past your closing time. It's a real shame because we really enjoyed our drinks! They were super yummy! And I'm always getting asked by guests where's a good place for a late night cocktail and I used to recommend The River and Rail right along with Lucky's because we had a shuttle that would take guests out, but after tonight I won't be doing that anymore. Because there's nothing worse than feeling unwelcome at a restaurant that is still open.

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    The River and Rail - The kitchen and server picking up some meals.

    The kitchen and server picking up some meals.

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    The River and Rail

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    The Front Row - My BBQ Burger.

    The Front Row

    4.2(9 reviews)
    1.5 mi

    I've oftentimes have driven by this establishment and wondered what's inside. So today I decided to…read morego and explore it. After all, I've often liked to sit in the front row when attending live events. What I found was a bit disappointing. More than a restaurant this is a place to drink beer and cocktails while watching a game on a large screen TV. It has a very limited food menu and when I went the place seemed deserted. While I was there only one other customer came in, drank two beers while watching the big screen TV, talked.over the phone, and left. My server was very nice and friendly, but the food left much to be desired. I ordered a BBQ Burger that was listed on the menu as a 1/3 lb Angus burger with onion rings, bacon, cheddar cheese, and BBQ sauce. Sounded great but I invite you to view my photographs accompanying this review. The beef patty was small and dry and the one onion ring looked beaten. Even though it has a pool table in the back and signs up that seemed to have activities going on throughout the week, this is not a place that I would like to be in the front row, especially for the poor quality of their food and questionable ambiance.

    I don't get the positive reviews. We went for lunch on a weekday and the place was dead. The…read morewaitress was inside watching TV and the cook was outside smoking. The ambience of the place left much to be desired. I won't eat at a restaurant that is empty at a time it should be full. I figure others know what I don't. Not recommended.

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    The Front Row - The bar.

    The bar.

    The Front Row - My Coke.

    My Coke.

    The Front Row - Nothing fancy from the outside.

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    Nothing fancy from the outside.

    Table 50 - Chocolate Moose Pie.

    Table 50

    3.9(221 reviews)
    2.0 mi
    $$

    Stopped by Table 50 with a coworker and had a really enjoyable experience. We started with a couple…read moreof appetizers, and they were excellen and a great way to kick off the meal. The entrées were right on par with some unique dishes. One of the biggest highlights was the bar. They have a fantastic bourbon and cocktail selection, and the atmosphere around the bar was even better than the dining room. It had a lively, comfortable vibe that made the whole experience even better. Overall, we really enjoyed our visit and would definitely come back.

    Since a few years ago I've been celebrating my Birthday's Eve by dining at one of my favorite…read morerestaurants. This year I happened to go to Table 50, located on Market Street in the heart of Downtown Roanoke. Table 50 is one of those fine-dining restaurants in all the sense of the word. It is known for its upscale, progressive American cuisine that uses locally sourced ingredients from the nearby farmers' market. It offers an elegant atmosphere with features like copper tables and brick walls. Exquisite food like filet mignon. And exceptional customer service. After making my reservation through the OpenTable app, I showed up the following day right on time. A young lady hostess greeted me at the Host's station and after confirming my reservation took me to my table at a corner of the restaurant. My eloquent server Trent came by soon after to give me a warm welcome and take my drink order. I asked him to see if the bartender could make me a Pina Colada Mocktail. When he brought me the Mocktail, he took my food order. As a starter, I ordered the Seared Jumbo Sea Scallops served with a Parmigiano-Reggiano & Brandy Cream Sauce. Followed by a Mixed Green House Salad with Balsamic Vinaigrette dressing. And as my main course the Bienville Filet, a Certified Angus Beef 8oz Filet Mignon served with Fried Shrimps, Asparagus, Mashed Potatoes, and a New Orleans style parmesan cream sauce. My server then went to place the order and came back with a rectangular shape plate filled with a sliced baguette and little bowl of whipped butter. I always say that the quality of a restaurant's bread and water is an indication of the quality of its cuisine. My server did an exceptional job at bringing out all my items at the proper pace. And all was amazingly delicious. For the Grand Finale dessert, I asked for the Chocolate Mousse Torte. This is one of my favorites desserts out of all the restaurants around. My server brought it out on.a white plate with the words Happy Birthday written with a chocolate dip. It was delicious, even though this year they didn't include a candle on top. As if this wasn't enough, after paying and going to the restroom to wash my hands, as I was headed towards the door, my server runs by me and opens the door, thanking me for my visit on this special occasion and wishing that I come back soon. What a way to end an outstanding dining experience!

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    Table 50 - One of the decorated areas in between the main dining area and the bar.

    One of the decorated areas in between the main dining area and the bar.

    Table 50 - Quality meat from a Quality Restaurant.

    Quality meat from a Quality Restaurant.

    Table 50 - The left side of the restaurant from behind.

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    The left side of the restaurant from behind.

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    Jack Brown's Beer & Burger Joint - Roanoke

    4.3(656 reviews)
    2.0 mi
    $$

    My sister and I stopped at Jack Brown's Beer & Burger Joint in Roanoke after two ladies at the L&L…read moreshop downtown recommended it, and it turned out to be an amazing experience. The place is small but quaint, with dim lighting, a full bar, and a fun mix of music genres that keeps the vibe relaxed but lively. I ordered the Gregg Brady, and my sister had the Doctor Gozo, both made with 100% Wagyu beef. You can taste the quality immediately. I added mushrooms and grilled onions for a small extra fee, and had my BBQ chips that come on it, on the side. We shared the crinkle‑cut fries, which came with their incredible house sauce. The sauce was so good I asked if they sold it, they do not, but the waitress sent me home with some samples for free. Service was fast and friendly. The waitresses were dressed in black tank tops, black shorts, and black shoes, and every one of them worked with a smile, like they were glad you came. The restaurant entrance itself is handicap accessible, but the bathrooms are not, they're very clean but also very small and too tight for a wheelchair to fit inside. One of the coolest things about Jack Brown's is their Beer Club. If you drink 100 different beers, you become a "Notcher." If you drink 1,000, different beers you become a "Saint." On Saint's Day, Saints get all food and drinks free, unlimited, with no tab. It's a huge part of their culture and adds to the fun, and a loyal community. Overall, the food was phenomenal, the staff went above and beyond, and the atmosphere made the whole visit top notch. I will definitely be coming back the next time I roll through this part of town. How to Become a Notcher (repeat for the Saints) To achieve Notcher status, individuals must follow these steps: 1. Visit a Jack Brown's location: Start by walking into any Jack Brown's Beer & Burger Joint. 2. Request a Notcher list: Ask for the Notcher list to begin your journey. 3. Try 100 different beers: Sample 100 different beers to reach Notcher status. 4. Join the community: Once you hit 100, you become part of the Notch Club, which includes various events and celebrations. This program encourages beer lovers to explore different flavors and styles while fostering a sense of community.

    My sister ordered the Greg Brady and I had the Dr. Gonzo -- both burgers were delicious! The…read moreburgers are made with Wagyu beef, and while you can get a "regular" burger here, the specialty burgers are creative, varied, and definitely worth exploring. The crinkle-cut fries were good too, but one of the stars of the show was their house sauce -- a mayo-based sauce with herbs and spices that was so tasty we had to get some to go. Service was prompt and friendly, and for those so inclined, there's also a great selection of specialty beers. The atmosphere is fun and memorable -- the rock 'n' roll was loud enough to add energy but not so loud that we couldn't have a conversation. The decor is quirky and kitschy (think a skeleton on a bicycle and a chandelier made entirely of bras). The couple behind us also enjoyed their selections, with "The Elvis" being a standout. Even though it came highly recommended, I just can't bring myself to put peanut butter on my hamburger. That said, next time I'm in Roanoke, Jack Brown's will definitely be on my list for a return visit!

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    Jack Brown's Beer & Burger Joint - Roanoke - The cashier station next to the bar of the restaurant.

    The cashier station next to the bar of the restaurant.

    Jack Brown's Beer & Burger Joint - Roanoke - The Fried Oreos inside a box with white paper and a black plastic fork to eat them with.

    The Fried Oreos inside a box with white paper and a black plastic fork to eat them with.

    Jack Brown's Beer & Burger Joint - Roanoke - Close-up of a black plastic fork holding a fried Oreo.

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    Close-up of a black plastic fork holding a fried Oreo.

    Paul's Restaurant - Close-up of a fork with some homefries.

    Paul's Restaurant

    4.4(47 reviews)
    1.9 mi
    $

    Tucked away on a side street not far from the Roanoke Public Library, in Downtown Roanoke, this…read morelong-standing, family-owned dinner is known for its Greek and American comfort food, and praised for its friendly, family-style service, reasonable prices, and "hidden gem" atmosphere, operating on a cash-only basis, with the convenience of an ATM machine inside. It has been in existence since 1948, owned and operated by a lovely Greek immigrant couple, who from the moment you walk in, make you feel at home. Open daily from Monday through Friday, it is one of the few restaurants around that opens the earliest for breakfast, at 6AM, and closes at 1:30PM. Today, I decided to re-visit the place for an early breakfast, since it has plenty of free offstreet parking up to 8AM. I arrived at around 6:45AM and parked next to the sidewalk in front of the restaurant on a street parking spot. There were already some steady customers dining inside. As soon as I arrived the wife and co-owner gave me a warm welcome and I reciprocated by wishing her a Good Morning in Greek. Somehow, I find that making an effort to speak to others in their native language, establishes an immediate, friendly connection with them. I sat at one of their booths, and she asked me if I wanted coffee to start off with. I answered in the affirmative and then gave her my order. I ordered Paul's Breakfast Special. 2 eggs, with choice of bacon, ham or sausage, home fries and toast. All this, including the drink of your choice, for $8.00. I ordered my eggs over easy, bacon for the meat, and white toast. If you look at my photographs accompanying this review you will notice the quality of each of the items in my breakfast and how they were cooked to perfection, just as I requested. The bacon strips were thick and meaty, and cooked to order. The eggs were perfectly over easy. And the home fries were slices of potatoes fried just right. After delivering my breakfast to my table, she came by to refill my coffee. While I was enjoying my breakfast, other groups of customers came in and also received a friendly, warm welcome. A father and daughter came in, and soon after, the lady co-owner brought a slice of freshly baked cake with a lit candle on top and sang to the girl the Happy Birthday song. Relaxed ambiance, quality food, and excellent service, make for an extraordinary dining experience. Sometimes one finds the most amazing restaurants, tucked away on a side street.

    My family and I stopped in for a late breakfast today, and Paul's did NOT disappoint. The pancakes…read morewere fluffy and buttery, eggs cooked perfectly and the bacon and sausage were delicious. The staff was very friendly and even gave my two kids brownies, on the house! We will definitely be back our next time through town :)

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    Paul's Restaurant - A fork holding a piece of Paul's Omelet.

    A fork holding a piece of Paul's Omelet.

    Paul's Restaurant - A fork with a piece of the homefries.

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    A fork with a piece of the homefries.

    Alexander's

    Alexander's

    4.2(86 reviews)
    1.9 mi
    $$$

    Alexander's is located in the heart of downtown Roanoke. For my purposes I could not have asked…read morefor a better location. I had inquired with the restaurant a month or so in advance of my visit (I was concerned about the dress code) and they were spot on. I wore jeans and a buton down and was quite comfortable (and not out of place). It's a very nice restaurant, but it's certainly not "stuffy." Service was excellent. Food was phenomenal. Dinner started with some nice bread (and really good butter), and a salad came with my lamb ragu. It was all really good. The lamb was super rich and very flavorful. My only suggestion would be to serve the ragu over the polenta, and to add more vegetables. As it was, the dinner was "just enough;" I wasn't stuffed but I wasn's hungry, either. Really good dinner!

    There are times when one encounters very special restaurants that can only be described as…read more"priceless." And every time one returns to dine there, it only serves to reinforce the perfect attachment that one has acquired from the very first time they dined there and had the pleasure of enjoying an extraordinary fine dining experience. 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 Alexander's, in the heart of Downtown Roanoke, is a perfect example. From the moment I arrived and walked through their door, I was greeted in such a way, by none other than Bjorn, the Dining Room Manager himself, that made me feel appreciated and immediately made me feel at home. Neither the coldness of the weather nor the accumulated snow could hinder me from my decision to dine here this evening. I was the first one to arrive after they opened their doors. Since the streets were still icy and filled with snow, I left my Lexus at home and took a Lyft to the restaurant, which was not far from my neighborhood, the Historic Old Southwest. Since it was a slow night due to the weather, the Dining Room Manager himself doubled as my server for the evening. To drink, we discussed my flavor liking for a Mocktail, and he came up with a special one, that ended up tasting amazing. To dine, I started with the Deconstructed cajunese california roll appetizer. It was amazingly delicious! Then I had a Salad vinaigrette, which was included with every entrée, and a French Baguette with a cube of butter. The baguette slices with butter were so fresh, soft in the inside and crispy on the outside, that they confirmed my view that the quality of a restaurant's bread and butter is a reflection of the quality of the restaurant and its cuisine. I invite you to view my photographs accompanying this review to get a better sense of the place and the quality of their food. As my main entrée, I had the Grilled filet of beef, sauce marchand de vin, cooked medium-rare. The filet was cooked to perfection, just as ordered, so tender, juicy, and flavorful. It was a culinary masterpiece from Chef and General Manager, Boni M. Webb, who graciously came out to greet me, and gave me an opportunity to personally celebrate her magnificent cuisine. She reminded me of my Japanese student who obtained the best grade in my Business class at the university where I taught. She was very humble and kind. As the Grand Finale dessert, on the advice of my server and general manager, I ordered their Glace au chocolat. It was wonderful. What an outstanding dining experience I once again had in this outstanding restaurant with a unique combination of exceptional food, atmosphere, and heartfelt service. I highly recommend it, and can't wait to return.

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    Alexander's - The tables next to a wall filled with artworks.

    The tables next to a wall filled with artworks.

    Alexander's - Close-up of the dinner salad with the graded cheese and house salad dressing.

    Close-up of the dinner salad with the graded cheese and house salad dressing.

    Alexander's - The hallway as you enter the restaurant.

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    The hallway as you enter the restaurant.

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