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    Walker's Diner

    4.4 (77 reviews)
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    Moderate noise
    Outdoor seating

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    Pancakes with strawberry topping and a side of bacon, plus coffee
    Robyn S.

    I came to eat here for the first time a couple of months ago for breakfast and was really pleased with my whole experience. I've looked at Walker's for decades and just never managed to dine there for any reason, but wanted to eventually give it a shot. I knew there would be limited space since the restaurant is just a small room, but when I took the plunge and went in I was grateful that it wasn't packed so I didn't have to sit jammed between strangers like a crushed sardine while we're all perched on backless bar stools. I ended up ordering off of the unofficial menu- the blackboard that contains temporary specials or seasonal options. I got a pancake plate with bacon and coffee. The bacon was fixed perfectly and the pancakes were wonderful; I was more than thrilled with my choice. My review would be 5 stars if there was a bit more of 2 things: privacy and space. The whole shtick of Walker's is that it's a tiny place with limited space, but if it was maybe 2-3x bigger I'd feel a better sense of comfort.

    BLT and chips
    Margarita B.

    By far my favorite local spot in town, old school lunch counter that has a southern comfort menu with daily specials. This spot is well worth any wait time. Quick service, delicious comfort food and friendly staff. A true gem of Farmville, VA.

    Front patio area.
    Sarah B.

    Outstanding ! The service was lovely and timely! My friend and I sat outside. They have 3 tables spread out so not a lot of room. I had a BLT with crispy chicken. Delicious! Chicken was crispy and juicy and the lettuce and tomatoes were fresh! The French toast with strawberries was OK. The strawberries and sauce had lots of flavor but the toast was a bit bland. Definitely worth a try though! My friend had the crispy chicken biscuit with chipotle honey sauce! The biscuits were delicious!!! So flaky, buttery, and flavorful! Overall give this place a try! They have bar seating inside and a bathroom around the back.

    Store Front 3/10/2022
    Janice T.

    A nice quaint diner with charm that seats about 15 people max inside. However, on warmer days they have ample outside seating. The inside is not very spacious, but the counter top seating with built in bar stools provides sufficient space to eat your breakfast or lunch comfortably. You can even see the cooks preparing your meals. Service was friendly and fast! I ordered the sweet potato pancakes with sausages and a side order of fried apples. My husband had the biscuits with sausage gravy, hash browns and eggs. The portions were generous and the food was downright delicious! It's a no frills, home cooked style, honest meal that was prepared with pride and care. Surprisingly, my sausages weren't greasy either and the food was very filling and didn't load us down. We were both incredibly impressed with the quality of food. They even sell homemade dog biscuits, which I contemplated purchasing for my siblings' dogs, but the treats required refrigeration. (We reside 2 hours away from here). Note: We later realized after leaving, that they have parking behind the building. There is a small entrance to a lot behind the diner. We ended up paying for street parking with coin meters across the street. Initially, we were in a parking lot nearby but realized that particular lot is for green front furniture and three other businesses and towing is enforced. So we left to find street parking. Bathrooms: It didn't appear to have restrooms, but fortunately there are clean public restrooms a few feet away from the diner to the right, if facing the diner.

    Burger split two and served two ways.
    Jeff B.

    We enjoyed a fantastic burger at Walker's Diner today. A nostalgic and quaint diner setting. Super friendly staff. The burger was cooked from fresh meat right in front of us on a griddle. My wife and I split a burger. Who does that? A man told to do it by his wife. They were kind enough to split the burger and serve in separate baskets with fries. A great experience. The breakfast looked great as well. My only regret was listening to my wife and spitting the burger. Next time I will have my own burger because it is that good. Highly recommend.

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    Awesome diner, food and people. Perfect after a night of Press Club drinking. Get the sausage gravy

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    Great burger with a very intimate atmosphere. Service was outstanding and very friendly.

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    Absolutely charming place with a retro vibe inside and great food. Highly recommend.

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    The food was really good and the service was great. Our server was so friendly. Very quaint.

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    Tiny diner with tons or outdoor seating. Staff is lively and fun. Good fries. Good place to catch up on local happenings.

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    We love having breakfast at Walkers diner it's a great place great food, great service and the ambience takes you back to a time long gone.

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    The food is always pretty good, the service is amazing but I wish they had more outdoor seating available.

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    “A quaint little dinner right in the historic downtown shopping area, Walkers provides an inexpensive meal with excellent customer service.”

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    4.1(36 reviews)
    0.2 mi

    Busy at dinner! This is a very nice restaurant inside of Hotel Weyanoke. It's very pleasant and…read moreconvenient. Our window seats are right across the way from Longwood. We stopped in for a few cold beverages and something to snack on after walking and walking all over the hotel. I just happened to talk to the concierge and she pointed out all the restaurants at the hotel. We shared some yummy truffle fries. I wanted some coffee with Irish cream but no such luck. Only for brunch. So moscato it is! Dessert was a scrumptious carrot cake, very rich and filling. Be back soon!

    In-house restaurant was dead on a Sunday evening, and perfect for my mood. The gooey wings were…read moregood sized buffalo style drumettes. Not sure how gooey or sticky they were, but tasted nice and the buttermilk dressing cut the heat. It was a nice change from Ranch. The pimento cheese is rather tasteless, but created a nice creamy cheese burger. Stand alone, the pimento cheese would stand up to most store bought varieties. The beef was perfectly cooked, well seasoned, and had great texture. This wasn't a frozen patty. Same spot serves breakfast and I was up early. I would recommend the baked French toast with blueberries and maple syrup if you're in the mood for something sweet. The maple syrup is the real deal, from the tree, not Mrs Butterworth. Again, seemed house made as the layers of French toast were distinguishable. The sausage was great too and almost had a scrapple taste to it. The playing was funny. Why two plates? The sausage looks so lonely and small. Sadly, the coffee is poor quality, but if you can wait, there is a Starbucks only a short walk away on Longwood's campus. Overall, pretty good spot.

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    Lobby of the Historic Hotel Weyanoke

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    Outdoor seating is available!

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    3.7(7 reviews)
    1.4 mi

    I always love a good local place to eat and while traveling through town, I was looking forward to…read morea nice country breakfast. The atmosphere is not that great and it's no real bargain. I got the French toast and bacon, the bacon was crisp and delicious but the French toast had no flavor and was rather tough. It was as if they didn't even dip it in an egg, the inside was just bread dry bread . Coffee was OK. $18 total with tax and tip for a very small basic breakfast.

    Stopped in because I was passing through Farmville and they served breakfast all day. But...since…read morebreakfast choices were a bit more than their sandwiches, I went with the pork BBQ sandwich with slaw. It comes with potato chips. I'm sure I could've up charged to fries or something else but wanted to save some pennies. The waitress offered sauce and I should've taken her up on it as the barbecue was a bit dry, but tasty. The service was friendly and quick. Not much to the inside as far as decor but clean. I was a bit disappointed to find out AFTER I had eaten my meal that I was charged more for not paying in cash. I understand that credit card companies may attach a fee to the use of their card. However, this should be included in the price of the CHOICE on the menu, not a surprise ending on a receipt. It could also be mentioned before ordering and/or printed on the menu above or below the raw food warning. Otherwise, if you're looking for a quick bite to eat and have cash, I can recommend the pork barbecue. Get the sauce.

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    County Grille - Dry French toast, barely dipped in egg.

    Dry French toast, barely dipped in egg.

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