We often travel up and down I-81, and were looking for a unique lunch place the other day. Just a…read moreshort diversion off the highway we came (based on other Yelp reviews) to North Ridge Cafe and Coffee. We were pleased with the menu, and the helpful cashier who recommended a Caprese panini with chicken (really well done) and a chicken salad croissant. We ordered and as they had been busy, the cashier came by to wipe off our table from the previous customer. Lunch was brought to our table in about 5 minutes. Before we left, we availed ourselves of the large, clean rest rooms, and made our way to the car (there is easy parking). On leaving, we headed north and returned to I-81. All in all, a great lunch with excellent service than took less than 10 minutes longer than fast food, but was notably better in taste and quality.

Based on other reviews, I decided to make this my "rest stop" on a long trip, and I'm glad I did…read more North Ridge Cafe & Coffee is clean and inviting, with plenty of tables and seating both indoors and outside. They have a drive-through window, making ordering simple, and the easy access to and from the street is a definite plus. There's also plenty of parking. They use Big Train Chai, and the chai lattes they made for me were excellent. I've also tried their scones, which were delicious. The barista was very helpful and friendly, making for an overall great experience. I'll definitely keep this spot in mind for future travels.

In my continuing efforts to get a hot dog in each county in Virginia, I pulled into Armstrong's for…read moredinner on a Thursday in Augusta County, Virginia. The parking lot is sizeable and there is a rear entrance to the restaurant from the parking area in the back. I walked around and entered through the front and found a very busy restaurant. I wasn't sure if I was supposed to wait to be seated but after a minute of standing awkwardly at the door I took a seat at one of the little half booths that they have available. The restaurant is a good size with a bar and a private room on the side. It took quite a while for one of the two servers working to get to me. Best I can tell is that one of the servers was relatively new so there was lots of instruction going on in addition to serving a restaurant full of people. It was spaghetti night and Armstrong's spaghetti is, apparently, popular! I ordered a hot dog with chili, slaw and mustard. Server came back a few minutes later and said they were out of chili. And did I just want onions and mustard.... So, I corrected her to slaw and mustard and out the hot dog came. Just a hot dog on a plate. The menu said that the hot dog came with chips. I reminded my server of that. She took the plate back and returned with a hot dog and what looked like the crumbs from the bottom of a wavy Lays bag. I had asked for ranch to dip the chips in but very few of these were dippable. The hot dog wasn't great. The slaw here was SUPER sweet and without the chili flavor to balance it, it was overwhelmingly sweet. Overall, just not a great experience. I can empathize with two servers working a busy restaurant but I still was left wanting more.

Old school greasy spoon. The food is acceptable, but stay within their core competence. Solid…read moremeatloaf, burgers, and country fried steak. It is not, however, a seafood restaurant so bear that in mind. Nice staff, they have a room for events or meetings, and plenty of parking.

Small quaint restaurant. Met the owner and she gave us some history on the restaurant. If you go in…read moredef ask about it, it's a neat story. The best waffle (Addie's Fav) I have ever had. I would've never thought to put peanut butter in the combo but it was delicious. That particular waffle is an authentic Belgian waffle. My husband got the Sammie and said it was delicious. Do t be afraid to try some of their unique items. Friendly, clean, and a must to try! We were traveling through but would love to stop again.

We were visiting Staunton and wanted to take advantage of the wonderful food scene. We decided on…read moreSweet Addie's because it was a local place with an eclectic waffle based menu. When we walked it we were overwhelmed with choices. The menu takes up an entire wall and there are sweet, savory and traditional meals to choose from. I'm sure no matter what your preference is, you will find something that meets your palate here. We chose the chorizo, egg and avocado waffle and my wife had the wiskets (waffle+biscuits) and gravy. So this is where things started to become a little disappointing. The staff pointed us to an electronic kiosk to take our order, take a pager, and pay. Oh of course we were asked for a tip. (More on this later) We took a table and waited for our pager. We found silver and napkins at the service counter and wrangled those. When the pager went off, we went up to the counter and retrieved our food. So...the food was really well presented and designed for the Gram. It was tepid at best, and unfortunately, not really flavorful. The waffle was soggy, with more of the consistency of a pancake than a waffle. My wife had the wiskets and I'm not sure if the staff has ever had sausage gravy before, but they may want to try a different formulation. When we finished, we found the Dishroom where we needed to scrape and bus our plates. So if I have to ring up the transaction, seat myself, wait on myself and bus the tables, what am I tipping for? Maybe I'm just salty because we were very near $40 for a mediocre breakfast for two, but the tipping thing just feels a bit tone deaf.

Great local place ! Service great! food standard fare ! Lot of atmosphere ! Biscuit was horrible !…read moreI just think it's ok to serve food that you know is bad ! Also I love the banging of dishes as I enjoy my meal ! $1.25 for an old premade biscuit ! Just ruined my meal !

Service very friendly, fun ambiance with tea cup chandeliers, various nick knacks- decour …read more. 2nd visit here coincidentally

Friendly service, good coffee, gluten free bars and snacks. Deli, cheese, a broad range of food…read morechoices. This turned out to be one of the better stops on our road trip.

I went with with a group Of Ethel's for lunch. I was…read moredelighted to see a stuffed baked acorn squash on the menu. It was delicious. Other menu items were a panini and an Amish pot pie. Everyone seemed happy with their food. You order and pay at the register. We talked with the chef afterward and he was willing to accommodate me as I avoid gluten,but said he would fix us whatever we wanted next time we come back. Where else does a chef say that? The owner told me they also have a patio if we want to sit outside. Very happy to go back anytime. Sorry I was so hungry and excited about my food I forgot to take a picture.

Stopped in for dinner on our way home from HHI, and it was an excellent choice! The space is super…read morecool, the menu is just the right size and the staff are super friendly. The street itself is darling and the patio is perfect. There was a live band playing at Cider from Mars that carried over while we ate. We ordered: The Happy Hippy Pizza Mel's Croissant The Classic Club Street Corn Fritters Kale Caesar Salad Fried Green Tomatoes Crab Dip Everything was awesome!

We had a fabulous meal here on Sunday 3/8/25. First, it was great to find this gem open on a Sunday…read morenight. Second, the location was amazing. What a cool building with rich history. Our experience was outstanding. We mentioned we were first timers and in for a funeral. The server took our order and food/drinks arrived in a timely manner. The manager came over to check on us, give us a little history on the building and offer her condolences. Which was above and beyond. We had the hot honey pizza, pretzels, wings and cold beers. I honestly could have ordered so many things as everything sounded amazing, but we wanted some comfort food. Thanks for an amazing meal and wonderful southern hospitality. If we are ever in town again, we will be back.

We had a really good experience at The Mill Street Grill. We ordered the prime rib, steamed…read moremussels, and the barbecue platter. Everything was good, and the portions were generous. The prime rib was cooked well, the mussels were flavorful, and the barbecue platter had a good variety. The service was great--fast, courteous, and attentive without making us feel rushed. The restaurant was clean and had a nice atmosphere. It felt lively and energetic, but it was not too loud to have a conversation. Overall, this was a solid dinner and a place I would recommend when visiting Staunton. I would definitely eat here again.

My partner and I came for dinner last night (a Tuesday). We arrived around 5:45 pm and were…read morepromptly seated. The restaurant was not very busy, but there was a pleasant vibe. The inside reminds me of a Chili's or Ruby Tuesday, but a bit darker. I think it's a nice atmosphere, appropriate for date night, a group, a family, etc. Our server (who has worked here for 3 years) was friendly and efficient. To start, we ordered a bowl of yesterday's soup special (She crab) and a small order of boiled shrimp. The soup was excellent, creamy, and with small pieces of crab throughout. The shrimp (six in the small order) were prepared well and came with a tangy cocktail sauce. The server brought over a loaf of their complimentary bread, which is actually three breads together in a single loaf. The bread was good (I preferred the dark loaf part) and came with a peach butter. We were told that the butters change periodically. The butter had pieces of peach in it (!) and we enjoyed the novelty. Our server mentioned that they also have a pistachio butter and maple butter. Yum. I ordered a salad with the balsamic vinaigrette dressing on the side. The salad itself was good - fresh, with crisp lettuce, tomato, cucumber, apple, almond pieces, etc. Then there was the dressing. Although I mixed the salad dressing in the cup before tasting it, when I did taste it, it was almost all oil with no discernible vinegar or other flavor. I kept stirring and tasting and nothing. So I abandoned the dressing. For entrees, my partner ordered the charbroiled salmon in herb butter with a side of broccoli. The salmon was prepared well and very tasty. I ordered the mahi-mahi, with the sun-dried tomato butter sauce on the side. The mahi-mahi was well prepared and tasty on its own. Honestly, I tasted the sun-dried tomato butter sauce and it was essentially whipped butter. I didn't think it added anything to the entree so I didn't use it. The potato came with butter and sour cream on the side. The potato was very good. Although we were full and not planning on dessert, the server came over with small cups of peppermint ice cream, calling it a "palate cleanser." It was very good and a nice touch. Other than the salad dressing and the sauce for the fish, it was an excellent meal in a nice atmosphere with good service. When we were leaving at around 7:00 pm, the line was out the door.

My partner and I came in this morning for bagels and coffee. The place has a cool vibe and is…read morecomfortable. It was pretty crowded, so we grabbed a table outside in the front. But a customer inside kindly came out and said they were leaving, offering us their inside table. (There's also the beer garden outside in the back for seating, which looks like it would be nice and comfortable.) I got an everything bagel with hummus and tomato. My partner got everything bagel, scallion cream cheese, tomato ($0.85 for tomato) and lox ($6 for the lox). Although everything tasted good, we both noticed that the bagels were really, really dense, tough and chewy. Like uncomfortably tough and chewy. My partner left one half of their bagel uneaten and I didn't finish mine. It looked great and the hummus and cream cheese and other toppings were fine, but the bagel was really, really tough. I'd like to believe that it isn't because the bagels were stale, but the thought crossed my mind. The coffee I had (dark brew) was outstanding, served in a nice, large mug. Excellent! Service was efficient. I considered a four-star review because the coffee was outstanding, but the bagels were really disappointing. It's too bad. It looks like a cool place, but their main food item appears to be bagels. Maybe it was a one-off, but I spent over $26 for two bagels and one coffee, and I don't plan to come back to find out.

If you're looking for a chill and cool place that resembles Bill Hader's infamous Steffan character…read morefrom early 2010's SNL that also delivers one of the most excellent bagels I've had east of the Mississippi (but west of the Potomac), this place is for you. The back patio provided an utmost serene experience in one of the chillest corners of the Blue Ridge Mountains. The temptation to order a cheeky pint at 10am was real!!! Stay strong. Get the bagel Sammy.

We stopped here after a local overnight trip because it's conveniently located. They have a big…read morepastry pie selection. I got a cinnamon roll bigger than my hand to go when we checked out after breakfast. We were promptly greeted upon entry and sat in a booth. My husband covered cream chipped beef because that's not something we usually see on menus near us. I got biscuits and sausage gravy. The portions were HUGE. We could have done with a half serving of that was an option or shared. My husband thought his chipped beef was a little floury but my gravy was good. I did have to add some salt and pepper to my eggs which I guess I can understand that maybe people don't want them pre salted in case they are on a restricted diet. Pricing was reasonable for the portion size. $35 for 2 people with my to go pastry before tip. The restaurant has a bit of an old timer feel. It's been in business since 1947 which is pretty cool. They also have signs about closed areas for groups and they accept buses. If I'm in the area again, I think I'll try an eclair. My cinnamon roll was super moist which I was honestly pleasantly surprised by since it was a to go pastry. They also have a fridge with glass door that showed other to go options like the chopped beef and cinnamon apples.

Very friendly staff and exceptional value with fast service 3.5 stars. We were greeted, seated, and…read moreserved promptly. I got their daily breakfast special, 2 eggs, 2 bacon, 2 pancakes for $7 and my wife got an omelette with a biscuit, side of bacon and home fries. Nothing stood out, but at the same time nothing was bad. The omelette was a little oily but that's about it.

This bistro is inside of the main building of the Blackburn Inn and conference center. Very small…read more Nice ambiance, friendly and efficient service. Lousy house blend coffee and mediocre food. If you are staying at this hotel, I would not recommend buying a breakfast voucher that is offered you at the time of online pre-registration and check in ($35 for two people, includes tax but excludes tips). Either eat outside ( plenty of choices nearby) or go a la cart. We went for a combo breakfast. Bacon was meaty and not crisp and quite salty, eggs were good. Croissants were not part of the voucher and you have to pay extra if you order, same goes for cappuccino or latte ( with a voucher you get only a house blend) . I don't think we will be coming back . One time experience was good enough. But if you are a cappuccino & croissant for breakfast type of person, this is a good place for you. Just stay away from artificially flavored juices

This small cafe is located in the historic Blackburn Inn. It is located on the enclosed side porch,…read moreso the location is sunny and cheerful. The menu is small, but everything we ate was prepared fresh on ordering and was made well. It is open for breakfast from 7-10am. The staff was friendly and knowledgeable about Staunton. Our server, Amber was amazing and made us feel so welcome!