Great good Good value Diner was just what we needed! Good experience! Good location near the ski resort PS they sell coffee cups - I got mine !! read more

The service was great. Cheyenne was a wonderful server. Great food. And the atmosphere was inviting.

One of the few places in the area so we can start there. Great breakfast options. On the weekends it's a long wait so come early but the service is efficient and patient. Looks like the staff has been here a while so super friendly. read more

Took a small staycation with my partner and we decided to stop by here as our last meal before leaving the Massanutten/ Harrisonburg area. This spot was recommended by a few friends who live in the area/ have visited Massanutten. It was busy inside, there was a wait for parties of 4 or more, but if you were a party of 2, then you could get seated by their counter. Cozy vibes, really friendly staff. All the food looked so good! We had a difficult time figuring out what to eat. I ended up picking the salted caramel cold foam latte and their Andre The Great, while my partner selected their cured ham & breakfast combo. We also got their famous biscuits and gravy to-go to bring back home. The cured ham was kind of salty, but it's cured ham. I really liked the Andre The Great, excellent flavors and their sausage was nicely spiced. Once we tried the biscuits and gravy at home, it was quite tasty with the spiced sausage in the gravy. If you're looking for a nice breakfast spot in the Harrisonburg/Massanutten area, come check this spot out! read more

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Great spot for breakfast, lunch, or brunch. Friendly nostalgic eclectic diner vibe. When we arrived, we were told it would be 20-30 minutes, but we were seated in 10. I had the Farmers Market Omelet, potatoes, and biscuit. It hit the spot on a cold rainy morning. Others in my group ordered the pimento BLT and a custom omelet. Everyone was happy with their food. read more

Thunderbird Cafe - Farmers Market Omelet, Fried Potatoes, & Biscuit - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - McGaheysville, Virginia

Fantastic food and service ! The cinnamon whip French toast is delicious. It gets real busy here so you might have to wait. Very popular place near the Massanutten resort as we stayed there and went to Thunderbird both mornings for breakfast. read more

Thunderbird Cafe never disappoints! Delicious. We eat here every time we stay at Massanutten resort. Highly recommended. The grits alone are worth the trip. read more

Thunderbird Cafe - French toast and grits. - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - McGaheysville, Virginia

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What a gem! Whenever we travel I try to find a great breakfast spot to start our morning off on the right note since we usually end up grabbing fast food for lunch. Thunderbird was a bit out of our way but so worth the extra time in the car. I kept it simple with two eggs over easy, homemade sausage, a biscuit, and fried red potatoes. I also got a plain waffle for a little something sweet (and took 3 of the 4 sections to go for another morning). My husband got the Sticky Chicken - tenders stuffed inside French toast with a spicy maple syrup drizzle - with a side of cheese grits. And our daughter got the cinnamon apple waffle with a side of homemade sausage. Everything was delicious, well seasoned, and came out quickly. It was awesome to get homemade breakfast sausage. It had tons of sage and a nice kick to it. Service was helpful and friendly. Our waitress offered us drinks to go and was quick to refill waters and get us anything extra we needed. It's a small thing but I loved that they had plenty of parking and I love a diner style restaurant with a counter. The whole place was well themed and comfortable. Clean bathrooms, too. Finding places like Thunderbird make me sad we don't live locally but we'll definitely stop again the next time we're passing through. read more

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The food was good! The service was pleasant. The atmosphere is classic diner. We did get an order messed up but it was fixed. We would go back. read more

Great food and service! Another great restaurant near Massanutten. You won't regret going there.

Our server Cheyenne was an amazing server. She was patient and very friendly. She know the products on the menus and she suggested some from the menu and it was amazing. The biscuit and gravy was delish. The sticky chicken was great Andre the grate not so great but still good and the wild wing and waffle was good . All in all we enjoyed our breakfast read more

Everyone in my party of 9 loved their breakfast! The homemade strawberry jam and biscuits are supreme. Do yourself a favor and get a blueberry lemon mimosa. You will not be disappointed! read more

Friendly staff & food was great . Definitely recommend stopping here . Was a cool little spot in a dense location lots to do

Roadside stop - they had a great breakfast selection. We got the omelet, chicken bacon ranch sandwich and chicken fried steak. The service was fast - the food was okay. Atmosphere was great. read more

We stopped in to get breakfast and the place was very busy. They were able to seat our party of 7 in 15 minutes. The service was swift and the food was delicious. The kids ate every bite of the pancakes and everyone gave thumbs up on their selection. The coffee was a little weak but the offered milk alternative creamer so I give them five thumbs up! read more

Once again, we had an excellent breakfast. There are five of us and the kids can be pretty picky eaters. Everybody enjoyed their meals and the drinks. The service is always friendly. Some of us had items from the breakfast menu and some of us had items from the lunch menu. Don't miss this place when you're and the Harrisonburg/Elkton/Massanutten area!! read more

The customer service at Thunderbird deserves 10 stars with a special shout out to Naomi. The food was delish and the ambiance was a warm family setting. My grandkids and I visited Thunderbird for my grandsons 13th birthday. My 4 year old granddaughter left her yeti water bottle at the restaurant. I called the and requested if I could send an envelope so they could mail the water bottle back. Not only did they find the water bottle (she left it outside) they stored it until the envelope arrived and mailed it back with an extra thoughtful surprise. Chocolates, a coloring book, crayons, stickers and the sweetest note. If ever your family is in Massanutten I highly recommend Thunderbird cafe read more

Thunderbird Cafe - Water bottle, coloring book and stickers. - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - McGaheysville, Virginia

Went on recommendations from friends; to be honest, the food is decent but the service was a bit haphazard. With a party of five, totally understand it's tough to get all orders down, but when you just completely ignore one of the party, it dampens the experience. Hopefully your visit is better...try the Reuben bowl. read more

I wish this place was still open for dinner. It is one of our fav local places to eat when staying at Massanutten. Changed to breakfast/lunch only since 2020 and I think it's staying that way. Only open until 3. So we came for late lunch. Outstanding food & friendly service. Comfy, cozy little neighborhood diner. They have counter service, booths and a few tables for larger parties in the back. If you come here for breakfast on the weekends, expect a wait. I can tell you from many years of coming here..it's worth the wait! Friday 2pm, no wait. Our server, Brooklyn was so nice and attentive. Ordered food, and was served piping hot in less than 25 minutes. Food just as we expected was amazing. I was disappointed that my pieces of catfish were kind of small, but it allowed me the room to eat my 2 delicious side dishes. The country green beans have a smoky, bacon flavor that is awesome. And the homemade Mac & cheese is really good too. My husband had the Reuben which was generously sized and very good. The French toast with cream cheese and blueberries, my daughter loved. I got a taste, and was in heaven. Thick, fluffy slices of bread with fresh blueberries whipped into the cream cheese topping. Just really nice people with really amazing homecooked breakfast and lunch. And cocktails, and beer too. If you happen to go to Hanks for dinner, save your receipt. Gets you 10% off at Thunderbird Cafe. Same owners apparently. We asked! read more

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Absolutely loved the food, and the service made it so much better! Was first greeted with a warm home feeling along with a pleasant waitress who was able to take care of all customers while also displaying amazing service! read more

Our waitress disappeared, the food was okay Our waitress disappeared, the food was okay Our waitress disappeared, the food was okay read more

Service was great, was are first time eating here and they did not disappoint everything had amazing taste, our server did an awesome job with just being her on the floor at the time. Very welcoming. Cheyenne super nice read more

Very cute place good menu. Quick nice service. Thought the Belgian waffle would have that classic crunch but it did not. Blueberry cream cheese was good but made with blueberry syrup/frozen blueberries. Syrup on the table is fake kind not real maple syrup (which costs extra and whipped cream). Quick to the table though. Southwest omlette ham was a little dry. read more

Thunderbird Cafe - Blueberry Cream Cheese Belgian Waffle - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - McGaheysville, Virginia

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While in VA for a wedding, I of course had to find somewhere for breakfast. I didn't want to eat at the places at our resort because well I wanted to explore more of the area and not just eat what was right there. I found this super cute diner/cafe just down the road so off I went alone to try it. I have no words for the French toast I had. Still thinking about it and I got it with blueberries which isn't my favorite fruit but it just sounded so good. So good that I decided to get myself the blueberry mimosas to go with it. Everything was great about this place, the cute atmosphere, service, food, drinks, pricing. I would go back if in the area again. read more

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We got breakfast here and it slaps! The service was outstanding! The place is cool. Not as comfy on the patio but was fine. mirabile!!!

It was a 10/10 for me! Food, customer service, and location were on point. Oh and they def came with the vibes! We got Rachel's Favorite, Sticky Chicken, Pancake Taco, and French toast. And there's a latte can't remember..but it's made w earl gray tea, vanilla, and warm milk. So delicious. We'll be back when it's time for checkout! The ladies were amazing and oh the strawberry jam is super good. Heading back before we leave to grab a jar. I see why they're top ranking in the NATION. Hopefully this review will get them to #1 spot! read more

This place is amazing. The food and the service are A1. Cannot remember the name of the young lady that worked there, but she was awesome and took care of us. Can't go wrong with any of their wild dishes. Grab a mimosa. read more

Super friendly staff, good food. Some of the best grits I have had in a very long time. Egg was a little overcooked (yolk should be runny and white cooked through in over-easy) but the rest of the meal was terrific. read more

Whenever we come we dine here a the food is always good and enjoyable. However they would really benefit by having refill pitchers. Besides having to wait a criminally long time to get s refill the waitress has to take all the glasses behind the bar every time, preventing multiple tables from being serviced and you hoping you get your own glass back. Will we keep coming back and we were not at their peak busy time but as busy as they are for customer service they need a few tweaks to up their game. read more

The best sausage gravy and biscuits I've ever had!! Spicy and seasoned perfect!! Potatoes were very tasty!! My sons Dutch apple Belgian waffle looked and smelled amazing!! read more

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Excellent food. Close to the resort and great customer service. We Had the club sandwich, mac n cheese baked apples, sweet potato fries and chili dog. All delicious. Must have if in the mcgaheysville, va read more

Great spot for breakfast. Came here everyday before hiking in Shenandoah. We really enjoyed the Reuben breakfast and biscuits & gravy. The food came out at a reasonable pace and the staff were all friendly. Just keep in mind there may be a bit of a wait on weekend mornings. read more

I came across this restaurant in a local Yelp search for dining options surrounding Massanutten Resort. The reviews were spot on and I'm so glad it was my boyfriend and I's last stop in the area before heading back home. Initially when we arrived for brunch (around 11:30am on a Sunday) we were told the wait would be about an hour. However, by the time we went to get gas and came back we were seated within 25 minutes. Our server Sherry was the sweetest! She checked on as often and offered great explanations of some of their dishes. We were so excited by the menu that we each ordered individual dishes and one to share. I absolutely loved the blueberry cream cheese french toast! It was the perfect combination so it wasn't overly sweet and the bacon and sausage were the perfect savory balance. They even make their sausage homemade but I wish the side order came with more than one patty haha. My boyfriend had the sticky pig sandwich and the pork bbq was seasoned perfectly. I'm not sure why I never thought of a bbq sandwich with french toast but I'll definitely be recreating this at home. We also split the dinner entree of the country fried steak. I'm pretty sure I ate most of the macaroni and cheese by myself. Two surprising treats were the homemade biscuits and strawberry jam and the white tea peach mimosas. If we weren't trying to cut back on bread (after our trip haha) we definitely would've ordered some jam to go. I appreciated the fact that all the servers and the hostess had on their masks. And they efficiently worked to clear and clean tables to accommodate their crowd. I highly recommend this restaurant and will be back when I return to Massanutten! read more

Thunderbird Cafe - Special: white peach tea mimosa - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - McGaheysville, Virginia

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Rueben breakfast is a must have, and you can't go wrong with a more traditional biscuits and gravy. Service was amazing and the atmosphere is welcoming and friendly. To finish up you can't forget something sweet from the menu or grab a to go bakery item. Definitely worth the stop in! read more

Thunderbird Cafe - Reuben breakfast, cinnamon whip waffle and biscuits and gravy with cheesy grits. - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - McGaheysville, Virginia

Recommended by a local....so glad we went. The grits, the grits, the grits...so creamy and delicious. They made my day. I ordered "garbage" pancake, with sausage gravy, potatoes and egg on top - it was amazing. They have breakfast and lunch options. A few in my party got catfish, it was tender and fried crispy. The chicken and waffles were also a favorite. The server was friendly. Not fancy inside, but it was clean. A great choice for many palates. read more

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I don't normally wait for any restaurant and we did. Food was incredible diner food. Yes I know diner food isn't looked upon as fine dining but they're really doing something special in there. read more

Thunderbird is amazing! I've been visiting the Massanutten Resort for over a decade and this cafe is a MUST. They go above and beyond for food and service. Large portion sizes and excellent flavors. The atmosphere is cozy and my favorite server, Naomi, has some of the BEST recommendations. Don't miss out on this GEM read more

Thunderbird Cafe - Country Fried Steak - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - McGaheysville, Virginia

Our family visits Massanutten Resort once a year, and we always make a stop at the Thunderbird Cafe for breakfast. It's a small Mom & Pop style diner with cute artistic decor, great food, served with some Southern hospitality. Before Covid, you couldn't even get a counter seat it was so popular on Saturday and Sunday mornings. And rightly so, the food is reasonably priced, made to order, with the perfect combination of traditional and gourmet offerings. During Covid, they introduced outdoor tables and online to-go ordering; even though they are seating at 50% capacity and there were people waiting inside and outside, they were quick to turn over tables and we were able to be seated (at 9:30a on a Saturday, prime time) within 10 minutes. Not bad at all. I was dining with two kids with autism, who are admittedly very picky eaters. They wanted chocolate chip and blueberry pancakes, and practically inhaled their plates they enjoyed them so much. Fresh blueberries, not frozen. I put their orders in before mine, but their orders arrived to the table within 5 minutes. I ordered an omelette with spinach, onion, portobello mushroom, and cheddar cheese (custom), which came with potatoes (or grits) and a biscuit. Seriously, I think I blinked and my order came out in like 3 minutes flat. I don't think I could have made this quicker in my own kitchen! It was delicious too. Our server, Stephanie, was excellent. Very personable, lightning fast, 100% accurate, and even got me a fresh to-go cup of coffee for the road. The total bill was so reasonable, I left her a 30% tip! Well done!! read more

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After reading so many good reviews, we thought 40 minutes wait time will be okay. As I was hoping for a good breakfast. Unfortunately it was the biggest waste of money and time. My omelet was so dry and it was served with burned potatoes. Only positive is the staff. Idk how this place got rated so high. I was very disappointed. Not to leave out stomach flu ! read more

Thunderbird Cafe - My omelet served with burned potatoes - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - McGaheysville, Virginia

Thunderously delicious & really cool diner / cafe near Massanutten resort. Best food we've had by far around resort. Surprising mix of classic decor w/ modern updates & trendy art. Server sat us instantly & the girls were extra friendly. Had the Redneck Rueben w/ whole turkey meat (almost too much meat!) & awesome sauce / slaw. Side of creamy grits w/ a tab of syrup was a shocker.. yum. We added side o blueberry pancakes. Could be best I've had: crispy fluffy & tasty. Wife loved Rachaels breakfast - a veggie explosion. Kid raved over even their toast & eggs. Her chocolate chip pancake was amazing as well. I'd order those! Prices weren't bad & food came fast. Well be going back again before trip is over. read more

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