Cute little shop and restaurant with apple cider donuts…read more They have some outdoor seating and indoor seating. The food is classic breakfast and diner food. There is a long line to order food but there is also a second check out line that moves faster if you're just buying drinks and donuts. Lots of cute stuff around outside to look at too. Friendly staff.

This has been on my radar for a while to do after a hike and I finally made it! My boyfriend and I…read morecame during the weekend for a late dinner. There was plenty of parking. I agree with others that it's somewhat set up like a Cracker Barrel - a combination of store and restaurant. There are three areas you can eat - outside on the patio, on the bar side (tons of seating of different variety- bench, seats, and couches), and the non-bar side (seating is less and a bit more tight). There's lots of interesting decor and history here. It seems like a nice place to hang out during the colder months when the fireplace gets going. Ordering was super quick and you don't have to sit on the side you ordered from. Just let them know where you will be at and they will come find you (listen for your number). I had the apple cider and I was pleasantly surprised. All the Apple cider I have had is non-alcoholic and I thought that was what I was drinking until my boyfriend set me straight. It was so yummy and I couldn't taste the alcohol at all (my kind of drink)! The ID check should have clued me in...but I thought it was because my boyfriend also ordered an alcoholic drink. My boyfriend ordered the Mushroom Swiss Burger with Mac & Cheese while I had the Brisket Grilled Cheese with Bacon Ranch Potato Salad. We also ordered a dozen Apple Butter. Everything tasted good and there was a decent amount of brisket in my sandwich. Even that I recommend letting some pieces with the bbq sauce mix in with the potato salad. It makes it even better! The donuts were good too, but I recommend taking them home and popping them into the microwave for a bit. Then put a scoop of coffee almond ice cream on it. All in all, I definitely wouldn't mind coming back here again after a hike.

This place is truly a hidden gem! Who would expect to find a European-style bakery right in the…read moreheart of Front Royal? They have a great selection of pastries and sweets, and the coffee is surprisingly good too. You can tell they're really serious about making a good cup of coffee. Definitely coming back and 100% recommended! P.S. They're dog-friendly too, with plenty of patio seating, which is always a big plus!

Stopped by Melania's Gourmet in Front Royal before heading to the National Park and wow - what a…read moretreat!. First of all, Front Royal is such a cute town, and this place fit right in. I got an iced Turkish rose pistachio latte (less sweet since the flavor combination sounded pretty indulgent) and it was absolutely incredible. It came with cream on top and was honestly one of the best coffee drinks I've had in a long time. I also grabbed an almond croissant, and it may have been the best one I've ever had. Exactly what I needed on a tough hike. The inside feels like a cozy living room with tons of live plants and so many cute little corners to sit and relax. Everything was spotless, the staff were super friendly, and the whole place just had such a welcoming vibe. This added a serious "umph" to our hiking day. Highly recommend if you're in the area! Wish I could give this place more than 5 stars!

Stopped in to grab a muffin for our toddler. The staff was very friendly and even warmed the muffin…read moreup for us. The blueberry muffin was definitely toddler approved. Nice quick stop with welcoming service.

This hidden gem is right Main Street in Front Royal. Nestled in a building that has a brewery, we…read morestopped in after enjoy some lunch and beer. The wonders were very generous and helpful. They offer local drinks, preserves, jams, desserts of all sorts, and homemade sauces. Honestly, it was really hard to choose something to try. The owners spent a few minutes with us goin over their menu and everything looked SO good. We settled on the Strawberry Shortcake and the owner's own concoction the Nutty Professor. The short cake was ALL homemade (the sauce, whipped cream, and sponge cake). The cake was very light and refreshing and not too sweet. This was HANDS down the best Strawberry shortcake I've ever had. We ate the entire thing in the car. The nutty professor is very unique and SO good. It's very rich but is a cross between a peanut cup and a snickers combined. It's very good but only take a couple of bites at a time We will definitely be back if we are ever in the area. A must try if you're local or visiting!

I really enjoyed their Mac n cheese.. I'm not a huge fan of Mac n cheese and rarely orders it, but…read moretheirs taste so good..

Stopped in on a cool and cloudy Monday morning in May, and enjoyed my latte. Nice space, only a few…read morepatrons at the nice, soothing folk music playing. The thing that put me off was the aggressive signage everywhere prohibiting this and that. No pets, restrooms for customers only, tables reserved for 2 or more customers, no outside food, etc. I'm sympathetic to business owners trying to prevent customers from taking advantage in various ways, but these kinds of things set an unwelcoming tone that annoys me. If you don't show a little confidence that your customers are good people, they will feel your judgment.

Stopped in for breakfast and had a really good experience. The breakfast sandwich was great and the…read morecoffee was good too. Unfortunately they were out of muffins when we visited, which was a little disappointing. The place was pretty empty, so service was very quick. The people working were also very friendly and welcoming. Overall, a nice spot for a quick breakfast and coffee.

Stopped by Downtown Local on my way to Shenandoah National Park on a Wednesday morning. It's…read morelocated on their main street so parking was pretty easy to come by. Downtown Local is near a local brewery, yoga studio and other shops. Upon entering the space we were greeted immediately and the space felt cozy. There were plenty of chairs and they had cute decor up for the fall. The menu features your typical coffee/sandwich shop with breakfast and lunch options. I ordered their bacon, egg and cheese on an everything bagel and was very underwhelmed when I went to take my first bite. The sandwich overall was small. The bacon was extremely thin and I think there was only one fried egg on the already small bagel. It definitely felt like something I could make at home yet the sandwich was $10! I wouldn't recommend the BEC bagel however maybe other items on the menu are better. The service again was great.

You know when you're traveling and you just wanna find that random little place that is such a…read morepleasant surprise? That's what this was for us! So unassuming on the outside but inside it was large and adorable. Lots of seating. Service was a little slow but I don't mind waiting for a crafted coffee drink! I got an iced maple latte and it was honestly delicious. Extremely balanced yet flavorful. It wasn't overly sweet and I was very happy about that! Would love to return some time if my travels bring me back!

What a fun place! It's part of a larger enterprise including a wedding venue S of town. The Manor…read moreLine we found out (owner happened into this little shop while we there), reached across all the way to Alexandria so has historic significance. He told us the profits from the Back 40 are directed to local non-profits. Breakfast sandwiches are unique and tasty. Lattes yummy. (Smooth, no bite.) In the restroom you'll use white cotton towels instead of disposable paper towels. It's a whole in the wall but don't miss it. Small and funky and fun, really. Staff very sweet and attentive.

The coffee shop is a really cute place to get some work done. We ordered a matcha and chai tea with…read morepistachio milk. We asked for less sugar, and it was nice that they were able to customize it. We also ordered some ice cream, which was also pretty good. The shop was a little cold and there was pretty loud Christian music playing on the tv so that can make it hard to work there. Overall though, this was a solid place to sit down with a wide variety of drink and snack options -- they even have food like fries and sandwiches based on what I heard other people order.

We stopped here on our way back to DC from Shenandoah. Very spacious and LOTS of options for your…read morecaffeinated heart's desire. I opted for my go-to hazelnut latte and my boyfriend had a mocha. Both were pretty good. It was a Sunday morning, not too terribly busy. The cashier and barista were friendly and our drinks were made fast. They were great pick-me-ups for our drive home.

Fast service. Place is clean and standard Starbucks set up. Tried the chocolate pistachio for the…read morefirst time along with double espresso. Delicious. Perfect stop for my trip to PA!

They are a great staff that works there. The most polite and kind I've ever met in my 71 years..read more

The staff were so sweet! Such a cozy spot to chat with friends or get some work done, with plenty…read moreof seating and natural light. I got a half-sweet hot vanilla latte, and it was great!

I make my own coffee. I am not a coffee expert. I like my coffee. Haven't tried it but heard a lot…read moreabout it.

Cute place but if you're in a hurry this isn't the spot for you. Food was decent, service was…read moreextremely show for only having 2 other guest in the building. Asked for a fried egg on our sandwich they said they could only scramble eggs? Strange. & the business owner responding publically to other people's bad experiences with calling them miserable? When you own a business you have to take all comments. Sincerely, another business owner.

After waiting 30 minutes for our breakfast sandwiches, the cook took our sandwiches to the wrong…read moretable, who came in after us. We refused to wait another 30 minutes for her to remake our sandwiches.