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Swiftwater General Store - New River

4.8 (50 reviews)
Closed 8:00 am - 8:00 pm
Updated 2 months ago

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Lunch special with chips and drink
Tim P.

What a great find. After spending the morning hiking the park we decided we needed to try a WV hot dog. Found this cool place on yelp as having the best hot dog. A sign out front announced the hot dog special. Two dogs with mustard, slaw, chili, and onions. Also included chips and drink. Our order arrived fairly quickly. The dogs were really good. We ate on the front porch on a nice fall day. The place is a small store that serves good food. Glad we stopped.

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Bailey B.

We visited for lunch while exploring the New River Gorge area while on vacation. This little restaurant is located inside a general store, though to me it reminds me more of a combination souvenir shop/ranger station! Lol. It's cute inside and they do have some basic dry goods, snacks, and refrigerated beverages. The souvenir / gift selection is quite cute, especially if you like kinda funky/quirky critters and phrases. It took some willpower on my part to not buy anything extra! Parking is a little limited and backing up onto the main road is a little nerve wracking but we ultimately didn't have any troubles. The store has a super nice patio where we sat to eat. It's well-covered, as a rainstorm blew in but we still stayed dry! Both my parents and husband both ordered the special of the day: two West Virginia style hot dogs and chips. A WV hot dog comes with chili, slaw, mustard, and onions. I love regional variations on food! This one didn't disappoint; although my mom was at first reticent to try the chili/slaw combo, even she wound up loving it! Great quality dog as well. I ordered a burger with crinkle cut fries for myself. The burger was very large and I liked the bun it was served on. It had a chargrilled flavor which isn't my absolute favorite but I still enjoyed it overall. The fries were pretty standard. I wanted a sweet tea to drink but I didn't like theirs on first sip -- too much lemon. I dumped it out and got a Coke instead. Overall, pretty solid food! The service was very pleasant at the walk-up counter and even entertained my extra-chatty and curious dad, lol. Hubs and I got two pepperoni rolls to go for a snack for later since we didn't want to leave WV without trying one. The yeast roll was delicious and the pepperoni was slightly spicy and very savory. Nice combo! Stop by and say hello and grab a snack if you're nearby! They serve breakfast all day, too. :)

Ellie W.

My favorite place in the world. Delicious food, very reasonable prices, and the nicest dang people you've ever met. Get yourself a stack of blueberry pancakes and a coffee and take in the smells of WV on the front porch. Nothing better.

July 2025
Jpb T.

This was one the best hot dogs that I have ever had, West Virginia dog with all the toppings. The cookies were made fresh. The clerk on the morning of 7-16-25 around 10:30am was very friendly and working hard. They also have a location in downtown Charleston. It is just a 5 minute drive from the New River Gorge Bridge to this location.

Amazing service, tremendous ownership, and the BEST pepperoni rolls. Would highly recommend the hot dogs and fries as well. 5 stars!!!

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Jill H.

We have traveled through New River Gorge so many times and never made the stop, but this trip was different. (More to come) But after quick research we came across Swiftwater General Store. The reviews were great, but truly they don't begin to show how amazing it is. It truly is like a modern day general store. Simple but amazing. When we walked in the general manager greeted us with the biggest smile. He suggested the brisket sandwich that was smoked for 18 hours. It was DELISH!!! We got a couple hot dogs, fries, pasta salad, and these incredible cookies from this wonderful place. We have made so many stops, but this one had my heart. It's what restaurants should be. Food done well and the staff that are just good people. He didn't mind our crazy and the kids steam rolling on it. He made us feel like we were at home and it was one of the best meals we have had out in ages. Those cookies just made the last leg of the trip the best! If you visit New River Gorge area don't miss it!!!

Amelia B.

Cool little place just off 19 to grab a meal, some basic supplies for your outdoor adventures, or souvenirs. Seating inside is limited, but you can eat outside or take your food to go. Prices are reasonable, and the wait was not long, although we were admittedly the only customers in the store. We ordered pancakes with bacon and a big breakfast platter with an extra biscuit, and it was way more food than our family of four could eat.

West Virginia style dog

Fantastic breakfast burritos to get some fuel for a morning of climbing in the gorges. The hot dogs are really really good love the WV style dogs

A really nice friendly little general store. Plus, they have a limited menu but the hot dogs were probably the best I've ever eaten. A buttered, toasted bun.... Who would've thought that? Absolutely a must stop!

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Great comfort food! Oreo cheesecake homemade from their chef. Delicious! The service was excellent.

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We enjoyed our lunch here while visiting the New River Gorge National Park. The staff was friendly and helpful.

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Great quick bite to eat. Would recommend if looking for a meal on the go. Friendly staff.

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Great food and service would recommend to and one going to the New River Gorge! If you forgot something small this is the place to get it.

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Tried a pastry it was awesome. Super friendly staff, very nice place. If you want a quick bite to eat this is the place.

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Great food and friendly staff. I really enjoy sitting on the front porch. You can dine inside or on the porch.

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Acceptable hot dogs, chili sauce was bland, coleslaw was crisp & tasty. Great little store

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Fabulous general store. Friendly staff and delicious pepperoni rolls and pepper butter!

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