i had no idea what to expect walking in to a gas station for lunch. we had been recommended this place by a local so we checked it out. it is a full service restaurant inside a gas station. the menu is solid and service was quick. i got the pulled pork sandwich - one of the best i have ever had, SO good, and the tater tots on the side were great. very affordable for a solid portion read more

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A fun casual place for lunch. Our group ordered the party melt, the grilled cheese, the single cheeseburger and Carolina burger. We also ordered the fried pickles and cheese curds as well as some beers and ciders. It was a good place for us to meet up and catch up. The service was fast and very friendly. The seating is limited. They have outdoor seating but it was raining the day we went. Everyone liked their burgers although one person said it was a bit small. The cheese curds and pickles were over breaded and overfried. The grilled cheese had hardly any cheese on it but the cook did accommodate my request to add tomato which was appreciated. This place has potential. read more

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First time and definitely not our last. Great beer selection and fantastic food. The burger was a home run and the fried pickles were perfect. Highly recommend!! read more

Come in here all the time for a drink pretty good if I do say so myself, the food is exceptional and the service is awesome the waitresses are very nice too read more

Nice little local burger/sandwich place. Typical restaurant prices. Got the octane burger, wife got the turkey bacon wrap, kid got plain cheeseburger and we were all happy with the food. Food was made in front of you cause you can see into the kitchen so it tasted fresh. Small on inside so might be hard to get seats if busy. Good all around and would go back read more

Though TFS is not for everyone, it serves the niche market for those that want no frills bar food and a plethora selection of beers. If you are vegetarian or don't appreciate beer, your visits may be few and far between. Prices are reasonable, staff is friendly, (1) toilet available, occasional unpleasant odors, diverse crowd, outdoor seating is awkwardly located away from the building. Keep in mind that the food doesn't deliver well so opt to eating onsite. It is what it is. read more

I cannot believe I haven't reviewed this place yet! This place is a staple on my house. My wife, kids, friends, and enemies all go here when they are in town. This is where the locals go for great beer, service and food. Don't come during karaoke though. It is packed and standing room only. You just got to do this place. ADD ON: yelp had me believe I never reviewed this place. Obviously I did. Review stands. One of my favorite places. read more

The Filling Station - Beers on tap. - Pubs Near Me - Amherst, Virginia

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Stopped here after I had to kick my usual foodie spot to the curb. Ordered jalapeño poppers n chili cheese dog. Hubby got a burger n onion rings. Just like reviewed by others. Everything was good. Had a gingerbread stout while I waited. Bathroom was clean. Got a 4 pack of gingerbread stout to go!Definitely a new go to on my travels... read more

I have to say that I did have high hopes that this would have been a better experience. I assume that I went at the wrong time of day (lunch) as I have never had to wait so long for a simple burger. I guess you can look at it two ways. The burgers are cooked in order, they simply did not seem to have more than one order on the grill! If I ever go again, I will make sure to wait until the lunch rush is over. Overall good burger, worth a half hour wait? No. read more

Hey Stadium Inn !!who is owned by the same as this place, why the heck can't you make burgers that taste like this.. the bun hold's together, the burger does not taste like old grease like the drill does not get cleaned during the day.. the fries are yummy cause you can tell the fryer has fresh grease... the best burger around.. and the hot dogs are yummy and actually grilled not dropped in the fryer... yes the stadium says they don't do that, but we have witnessed this 3 times, so we don't get dogs there anymore .. not lie.. maybe you should let this girl running this place run it there.. just saying .. excellent. Worth the drive to Amherst for sure read more

The Filling Station - Pubs Near Me - Amherst, Virginia

Delicious food and great customer service. Onion rings and the pork rinds are delicious!

I really wanted to try The Bonfire Burgers and Grill today, but unfortunately they were closed. Instead, we opted for the Filling Station, which is exactly that - a gas station/restaurant. It was very dimly lit and very small. There were about three low tables, several counter seats and a couple high tables. We tried one of the "Specials". I had the Philly Cheesesteak and my friend ordered the Chicken Philly Cheesesteak. Each came with a side and we chose the chips. There are no soda fountain drinks, only bottled beverages from a cooler. My special and bottled soda came to just under $20. The meal tasted just okay, and I would not buy again....too expensive for a sandwich, chips and soda. read more

The Filling Station - Philly Cheesesteak and chips - Pubs Near Me - Amherst, Virginia

The food was so good there. And the service is too. Get the onion rings with their homemade ranch.

Very odd place to have a little diner, inside of a gas station. I heard this was common in the south? I'm from Ca so this was interesting to me. Well, I was very happy with my food and ate it ALL! I had the Philly cheesesteak with tater tots. I wish the meat had a bit more flavor but overall I would get it again. The young lady who helped me was very sweet! read more

The Filling Station - I love eating - Pubs Near Me - Amherst, Virginia

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Fantastic. Don't be turned away by the gas station vibe. Great food, good service! read more

The filling station is such a wonderful place to grab a bite to eat and hang out with friends. My server Lauren was so nice and attentive. She went above and beyond to get us everything we needed. I highly recommend eating here and ask for Lauren if you can! read more

A lovable little gem of a beer & burger place, and with a sense of humor yet -- its website is "GrowlersGrubAndGas" and it provides info on both its food and the gas at its pumps. It doesn't have a big menu or wine list, but they make an EXCELLENT cheeseburger and they have terrific selection of beers in bottle and on tap. Also good for hot dogs, nachos, etc. Live music some evenings, cramped but fun. Staff generally very friendly -- last time I was there I was addressed as "Hon", later as "Darlin'", and finally as "Sweetheart", thus hitting the trifecta. read more

Love the ambiance. Be aware it's very small- just a few tables and a nice-sized bar. A little cluttered but clean. Lots of beer choices. Other drinks are in cans or bottles. We had lunch- cheeseburger and grilled chicken sandwich with side of onion rings. The burger was perfectly cooked and the onion rings were AWESOME! The chicken was more pan-cooked than grilled and a tad oily, but still delicious. Wait staff was friendly and attentive. The manager was gregarious and talkative. read more

Fresh food. Great beer selection. Cooked to order while you wait. Sports on TV. Relaxed vibe. Friendly service. And you can fill up your car too! Why go anywhere else? read more

The Filling Station - a refrigerator full of beer - Pubs Near Me - Amherst, Virginia

Great spot. The waitresses were very friendly and easy going. We had the chicken tender basket with fries and had the best salt & vinegar seasoning on them (our choice out of 10 seasonings) Family friendly too! read more

Stopped for gas and had to stay for lunch. Place is super charming, clean, inviting. Had a double cheese burger with bacon and it was perfectly cooked. The fresh potato chips, cooked to order, were a treat also. That and an ice cold drink for $15. They had 10 or12 beers on tap and a pretty good looking selection of loose beers that you can make a sampler six pack. I wish it was closer to home! read more

Excellent and unexpected find! Friendly staff great food and drink! Nice selection of beer and a tasty bar menu

This is a very unique restaurant that serves delicious food and provides great service. Once upon a time, an Esso "filling station" that now sells Exxon gasoline. So,...if your stomach and/or your vehicle are running on empty, be sure to stop by The Filling Station for your next fill up. read more

I hate to post a great rating because I want to be able to get in the place instead of fighting a crowd but this place is enjoyable. I had an Octane Burger which is their version of the Western. The Octane is on Texas Toast where a Western is just a hamburger bun. The Octane was great and not too expensive at $10.99. My wife had a single burger at $7.99 and she enjoyed that. We also had onion rings, which were good, and seasoned fries. They have a HUGE selection of tap and bottled beers. The only negative is that it's a small place. Heck, it's a gas station, too. So stay away so I don't have any problems finding a seat. read more

Solid 5 Stars!! Big, fat, crunchy pork rinds cooked to order with your choice of seasoning, I mean what's not to love? They also have a great beer selection and really good food. The best part is the location... it's in an old converted gas station right in old downtown Amherst. read more

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Fantastic homemade burger. Thank you previous reviewers, you steered us right for a great lunch.

The Filling Station is a hidden gem located right off U.S. Route 29 in Amherst, VA. It's a renovated gas station/convenience store that still sells gas, sodas, chips, candy, etc.; but also has a small dining area and kitchen complete with a flat top and deep fryers. Plus, they have a robust beer selection, with a few on tap and a walk-in full of singles and beer to go. We've stopped a couple of times and both times I've enjoyed a cheeseburger and Onion rings. read more

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Coming down Rt 29 and the wife asks "where is there to eat between Charlottesville and Lynchburg?" --- My response was "nothing"... Boy was I wrong. Wendy did some Yelp magic and found The Filling Station in Amherst. An old Esso station that is now a great lunch spot with an even better beer list. Normal lunch fair of burgers and sandwiches. Everything in the place looked good. I had a great Collective Arts IPA from Ontario. I will now change my tune. There IS a great place between Charlottesville and Lynchburg. It is called The Filling Station. read more

The Filling Station - Menu - Pubs Near Me - Amherst, Virginia

Barbecue is KILLER! I also love their tater tots w/ old bay. Large selection of local beer, ipa's, wheat ales, all the fancy stuff. (On tap and in the cooler) Not too much seating if it's a busy day but I haven't been in when it's terribly busy. Super sweet gals who served me as well! I definitely recommend :-) read more

Surprise place, drove by it the first time! For a gas station with a restaurant it's super yum!!!! read more

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What a hidden gem on a road trip to pick up an eBay win. Awesome selection of beer and cider on tap that we wish we had time to sample. The fresh chips were delicious and you can choose your seasoning for those. I had the grilled chicken sandwich and my traveling companion had a burger. Both come on a very good bun with choice of toppings. Staff was friendly and attentive. I'll be back again! read more

Great location in a small town. Hole In the wall .. gas station bar . Menu/ beer selection is stellar.

I grew up in Amherst and remember the old days of the filling station. I now look forward to,stopping there for a cheeseburger that tastes like the old days. I am so happy the building is still in use .All items on the menu look interesting.It is sort of hidden so you have to know it is there at the traffic circle where route 60 and route 29 intersect. read more

We picked The Filling Station for a quick meal because it had all 5-Star reviews on Yelp. We were not disappointed at all and enjoyed every minute of our stop. The staff was oh so friendly and the food was as advertised - perfectly delicious. I do have to say that their fried dill pickles are probably going to be a bit of a craving issue for me. They were served piping hot, crispy, and with jalapeño ranch to dip those little nuggets in. Seriously deserving of yet another 5-Star review. read more

The Filling Station - Pubs Near Me - Amherst, Virginia

So we stopped by here for lunch while visiting wineries in the area. Without deliberately knowing it was there, you'd just think it was another gas station - but we were happily surprised with the space inside and the menu selection. Also, they have about a dozen local craft brews on tap, as well as the rest of the things you'd typically find in a regular gas station convenience store. We both got burgers and were very happy with them (see photo). Will definitely make a point to stop by again the next time we're nearby. read more

The Filling Station - The Octane burger and Old Bay fries - Pubs Near Me - Amherst, Virginia

This is such a fun little pub like place with super fun food and great atmosphere. Just love popping in here and have brought family and friends and will again. The burgers and fries are great - hot dogs are super good. We will be back - where else can you get a fun meal, and then gas your car!! read more

Excellent atmosphere and service!!! Burgers, cider, and beer were great. Would definitely go back:)

Very, very good burgers and BBQ sandwiches! They also let you put a variety of seasoning on the fries but the fries themselves are tasty. My dad and I just got back from backpacking on Cold Mountain a few miles down the road. This place is a gem! read more

Omgoodness! Fresh cooked while you wait. It's worth it. So much better than fast food. Did I mention the craft beer? We're taking some home with us. Outside picnic table were perfect since we have our dog with us. I will definitely stop here again. It was so good that I ate every single piece that I could get my hands on. Nice, clean, and sweet staff. This place is the total package. read more

Great burgers. nice variety, hot and crispy fries with lots of flavoring and sauce choices. Definitely a go-to!