Was staying in Galax overnight and wanted to grab a hot dog while I was here. Options were somewhat…read morelimited but I was happy to find the Dairy Bar. I pulled in and wasn't exactly sure what my next course of action. Large menu boards outside and people eating in their cars suggested a drive-in but I had kind of wanted to eat inside. Now I wasn't sure if there was an inside. A server came to my car window and asked what I wanted so I committed to dining in the vehicle. The server was friendly, took my order, and headed back inside. From my car, I could watch the Christmas light display on the ball fields below the restaurant. The server returned with my order and I decided to return to my hotel to eat. At least, that was the plan, but my small peanut butter milkshake was gone by the time I parked at the hotel. Very creamy (soft serve I think) with a touch of milk to make it drinkable. Went down quickly - tasty! I also got a hot dog, corn dog, and tater tots. The hot dog was good. A classic mustard, chili, slaw. Cold by the time I got to the hotel but that's not Dairy Bar's fault. The corn dog was good too. Fresh from the fryer though the mustard I had asked for got left out. Tots were crunchy and hot. With I had gotten more than a couple ketchup packets but I could have asked. All in all, I'd recommend Dairy Bar and I'd return to try their other items and get a larger milkshake next time!

Best banana splits ever. The portion sizes are super big. They offer half size also which is nice…read more This was my dad's favorite place and a weekly drive. Also the overlook of mountains are great. They have outside seating or drive up orders. They bring it to your car. Milkshakes are delicious also.

Great little place to get some ice cream, or a light lunch as they also sell grilled cheese sammies…read morewith chips. The Hershey's ice cream is great, the employees are friendly, and the prices are very reasonable compared to most ice cream shops we visit. My wife and I have gotten a cone there several times and never had a bad experience. On the contrary, we often drive here from Greensboro just for the ice cream and awesome New River that the caboose is right next to. Give 'em a try and have yourself a fun little adventure/daytrip. Fries (pronounced 'freeze') is a cool little town, too. Enjoy!

Bummer. Ice cream parlor seems to be closed? Have been by several times on different days and…read moreeverything looks locked up for good. So disappointing.

Very nice museum. With a very good price. $4.00 per adult…read more Loved the classic cars and the Betty Boot collection. They also have tables for sitting and the owner said eventually they will open back up the icecream shop. It didn't do well with Covid. The owner was very nice and answered any questions we might have had about the cars. Definitely worth paying a visit for the adults and families of all ages.

I love this car museum. Maybe more like an old garage or a warehouse than a modern museum with…read morehighly polished displays. But Old Cranks has lots of character and well worth the admission fee ($4 per person) and the time to walk about. They have all kinds of cars, mostly American ones. The periods covered range from the early 1900s through the 1970s. Some really nice classic cars like a Stingray, a little red Corvette (now thinking of the Prince song), a WW2 era Willys GP (Jeep), a Stanley Steamer, and an electric car from a century ago. Nice! Most of the care on display have informative placards that tell about the car, including its price back then. Lest we dream about how cheap the cars were, the placards tell what was the average income for people in that time, what various household goods cost. An automotive history reality check :-) The museum places period props by the cars to give a feel of the times. Elsewhere in the museum, they have other old items on display. Also some of displays have a nice quirky sense of humour.

The pancakes were amazing, they were fluffy and not undercooked. The staff was very nice and…read morehelpful. The place reminded me of a diner in the 1990s, overall a very good place. The only thing I would have to criticize is that the bathroom floor was very sticky.

We went for ice cream. They do not have waffle cones even though they have photos of them inside…read morethe restaurant, which is a little deceptive. A worker said they stopped offering them because they went stale before they could sell them. Either figure out how to store them better or take down the deceptive photos. You can't be a serious ice cream shop without waffle cones. The ice cream was decent, about a dozen or so flavors.

Definitely stop in if you can, I recommend the Flat Footin Ruben if you enjoy a food that takes you…read moreon a lazy river of flavor that ends with a harmonious taste, top two Rubens in the Commonwealth easily. The mac & cheese wont dissapoint. Nice quaint spot.

Great local spot. Gravy, Biscuits and all the standards for breakfast. Food is reminiscent of Old…read moreDrug Store Counters. Inside and outside seating. Enthusiastic staff!! Good food, staff with unique atmosphere.

This is always a "must-stop-at" spot when in Galax! Super cheap PBRs (used to be a dollar for a…read more12oz, now $1.50 which is still a steal despite inflation) and delectable sammies you can tweak to your palatable pleasure! Seriously, the sandwich selection is where it's at...tho other menu items look incredible, including the buffalo mac n cheese Awesome spot too! Old US Post Office bldg w/what amounts to a museum of old and collectible tchotchkes that you can peruse while you wait for your food. Great ambiance, especially at the bar! Only thing is the inconsistency w/service here; thankfully I've only had one time where it was snail-level slow. In the end, all's well that ends well. Highly recommend the Pendleton & the Sherlock Holmes!

Lovely Sunday lunch service here! Friendly staff, extensive menu, delicious food and drink…read morespecials, if that's what you're interested in. Ambiance was very welcoming and relaxed. Food was delicious! Highly recommend!

Cute place in downtown Galax, serving soup, sandwich's and salads. Attached to an antique store,…read morethe country farmhouse vide is real. The food is good, but don't be in a hurry.

Came here for a 'second breakfast' after a nice run on the New River Trail. Was a good choice…read more Small menu (smart thinking, imo), but done quite well. I had a basic eggs, toast, meat (bacon) plate, which was done about as good as you'll get anywhere, and my spouse had a waffle which she said was quite good. That's a high rating, friends, because I make waffles often, and mine are outrageously good (ex-chef with the food-ego to match). So, hat's off to the Briar Patch Cafe. And yes, the coffees were good too. Surprising how many places can actually 'do coffee' poorly. Not here. Again, well done. Hope to visit Galax again, and when we do, we'll certainly eat here more than once, because I do hate cooking for myself when I'm on vacation :)

This location takes pride with their store, from Allie, Hannah, Deidra and the entire management…read morestaff, striving to be the best is consistent; food is tasty and atmosphere is fun - let's face it, service is the conduit to a wonderful experience, keep up the good work - Cheers!

Hannah is cool. Great attentive service. She took great care of me up at the bar. Ps rail tequila…read moreis garbage.

Hubby and I found that a Texan pizza paired with a Peach Bottom Blonde and a Pure Hopulence was a…read moreperfect way to recover from a ride on the New River Trail. The beer was good and cold, the pizza was good and hot (and DELICIOUS!), and our server - Destiny R. - was top-notch! Many thanks to everyone at Creek Bottom Brewing! Edited to add: a friend in RVA saw we were riding the New River Trail and said - unprompted! - "I LOVE that brewery in downtown Galax!"

Please do not patronize Creek Bottom Brewing…read more It is not a safe place for women or children. Creek Bottom is at the center of a local controversy involving a young man named William Ayers. In 2023, Ayers was convicted of child rape (carnal knowledge of a child) and abduction. He was released from prison last year, back into our community. Upon his release, Creek Bottom Brewing began employing him to work in the brewery--as a known convicted child sex offender. In February, while working for Creek Bottom, Ayers was arrested AGAIN for ANOTHER sexual assault, strangulation, brandishing a firearm, and abduction by force. It got a little media attention as the "Valentine's Day Rape." Recently added to his list of charges is possession of child porn and sexual abuse of an animal. Where does Creek Bottom come in, beyond offering a job to a known child sex offender? William Ayers' parents are the owners of Creek Bottom. They made the choice to employ him at their brewery, along with their many young women employees and the families who visit the restaurant. Our dollars spent at the brewery unwittingly went directly towards Ayers' paycheck. Many community members feel that Creek Bottom's owners have made horrendous decisions that endanger our community by choosing to have their son employed at the brewery, and by supporting/enabling him in other ways. It is readily apparent that Ayers' parents employ pricey high-powered out-of-town attorneys to defend their son from his charges. (Courtroom interactions between those attorneys and the father of William Ayers reinforce this, with the attorneys pulling Daddy Ayers aside for extended conferencing before making motions.) A couple of days ago, Ayers was offered bail set at $900,000. That means that if his supporters/enablers come up with a $90k bail bond agent fee, or $900k on their own, Ayers will AGAIN be released into our community. All of this is a matter of public record: past convictions, state sex offender registry that showed Ayers working at Creek Bottom until his latest arrest, ownership of Creek Bottom, recent charges, and ongoing court case with private legal defense. All members of our community can and should make their own INFORMED choices here. Sending your money in Creek Bottom's direction could literally help lead to this individual being released into our community once again. Endanger the wealth that is supporting him, and we may be able to make a real difference for community safety. Please don't unwittingly contribute to a William Ayers legal defense fund or to bailing him out to walk among us again. If you see fit, stand by us in this effort.