This place is actually called Mayberry Station. It is located off of exit 8 on I-77 just across the…read morestate line from NC/VA. Searched for this place again since the last visit was so amazing. Incredible as always!!! :)

For some time now people lined up in long lines with the hope of getting a taste of Mama Jean's BBQ…read moreout of their very popular Food truck. But today, they didn't have to, because the owner's dream of having one day a brick-and-mortar Mama Jean's BBQ Restaurant came true! After being awarded the Yelp NC Triad Squad Yelper of the Year 2024 Award at the Yelpies Award Ceremony last year, an event that honored the highest-performing Yelp Elites, celebrating their contributions and accomplishments throughout the year, I decided that this year, as an All-Star Yelp Elite, I not only wanted to be the first to discover new restaurants and businesses, and bring them to the attention of the public, but also to uncover those found in hidden paths that for one reason or another have not reached the public in its totality. And Mama Jean's BBQ Restaurant, in Roanoke, Virginia, is a perfect example. At precisely 11:00AM this morning, the long awaited Mama Jean's BBQ Restaurant finally opened its doors to the public, and I was fortunate enough to be one of the first ones to be there for this momentous occasion. Located at 3404 Brandon Ave in Southwest Roanoke, it occupies the building where Jimmy V's Restaurant used to be, but with a complete renovation that went above my highest expectations. I arrived early at about 10:30AM when people were just starting to arrive and line up on a covered porch surrounding one side of the building. I quickly parked my Lexus in their conveniant parking lot and got in line. A gentleman standing in line next to me from Brent Mountain was planning on getting his Smoked Turkey and gravy, to take to their Thanksgiving dinner tomorrow, on Thanksgiving Day. As we waited in line to enter the restaurant, two restaurant's lady employees came around to take alcohol drink orders and credit card payments, and then brought back their drinks so they could drink while waiting. Along the porch, they had these warmers to warm the customers up in the evenings since they now planned to stay open until 7:00PM, The new hours of operation would be Wednesdays through Sunday 11:AM to 7:00PM. Inside, I was very impressed with the simple yet eclectic decor with artworks hanging from the walls which were a combination red bricks and white painted walls. The shiny flores and light treatment made the restaurant stand out. The bar was also decorated in very good taste. The small size of the place just gave it a warm and cozy ambiance in which one could enjoy their food and drinks. Most people were ordering their food by the pound to take out, but a few, like me, ordered ours to dine in and experience Mama Jean's BBQ in the comfort of a brick-and-mortar restaurant. The lady and gentleman, at the ordering counter were very friendly and helpful. When I explained I wanted to dine in and try a couple of BBQ items and sides, the lady suggested that I design my own try with one meat and two sides. Iincreased it to two meats: 1/4 lb of Pulled Pork and 1/4 lb of Brisket, with sides of Coleslaw and Mashed Potatoes. To drink I had a Cherry Coke. When the food was ready a server would call out our name and bring it to our table. On the condiment table they had the plastic silverware, together with the different BBQ sauces. The food was amazingly delicious. Now I knew fist hand what all the hipe was.all about. I would have had one of their banana puddings as dessert but it was getting late for my 12 Noon appointment for my haircut. I highly recommend this brick-and-mortar BBQ restaurant that used to be a Food Truck, and invite you to view my photographs and video clips that accompany this review to get a better sense of the place and the quality of its food.

Out on the road, I visit a lot of restaurants, because let's be honest, on the road, there's not…read moremuch better than a good piece of meat. Consequently, I end up at a lot of BBQ joints. On New Years Day, 2026, I found myself at a new BBQ hotspot in Roanoke, VA. Welcome to Mama Jean's. They started as a food truck, 2018. In 2025, they moved into a building. It reminds me of every BBQ joint in Alabama or Mississippi. If they have any problems right now, it's not enough seating. The menu glowed with all the BBQ mainstays, brisket, pulled pork... And then I hit something I don't recognize, baudin balls. This Louisiana specialty is a ball of pork and brisket and fried like a hushpuppy. For a BBQ lover, like myself, it is perfection. But I am distracted, let's keep going. The ambiance of this place is pure southern hospitality. Everyone knows your name and works together to make sure no one leaves this place unsatisfied. My own experience was brought to me by a lovely lady who will from this moment forward be known as, her Majesty, Queen Daphne. She took the time to make sure I understood what I needed and was pleased with the experience. This team understands customer service! And finally, the highlight of Mama Jean's BBQ, the meal! I ordered, well, everything. Brisket, pork, some ribs. Heck, I even bought the hat... From the moment I took my first bite of the brisket, I knew every cent I spent was well given. I mean do the kids need a college education? Maybe. Do I need this brisket? Definitely. It melted in my mouth. I took the whole sausage, not all at once mind you. You have to build up to that. You ladies understand. Make sure you don't forget the balls, baudin balls. Served five at a time, they are the perfect side dish for that moment when the flavor of the sausage veritably explodes in your mouth. Ah, Mama Jean, I will be coming back to Roanoke if for nothing more than your meat... Follow on note, this is a family friendly restaurant... ;-)

This shaved ice was the best I've ever had, it was shaved perfectly so it was truly the texture of…read moresnow. My 8 year old said this is his new favorite dessert "ever batter than icecream" It was so amazing our 11 month old ate an entire snow cone even without any syrup. We can't wait to go back!

So good!!!! So nice and yummy. Great on a hot day and so many flavors. It was so fun sitting…read moreoutside on the cute picnic tables too

Get the banana split and share it! Friendly Staff I. Acute ice cream and sandwich shop.read more

Amazing selections! Hard to decide what to get. Price is a little high but the creativity and…read moreingredients are great. I love icecream and will return here.

Not many vendors today, but ended up buying some focaccia bread from Coombs Family Farm ($4) and it…read morewas excellent. I added some mozzarella cheese on top, and heated it up in the oven. You've got to try some of this, and the guy at the booth was very nice. At another vendor, Nana, we bought some sour dough bread ($3) and an Oatmeal Whoopie pie, and both were great. Nana was also very sweet and kind, and offered us samples.

We went before the produce had been harvested but we still enjoyed it. There were only a few…read morevendors, but they were selling locally made goods and locally grown flowers. The market is in the heart of Uptown and parking was easy (we parked on Church Street). The vendors are covered by a good solid breezeway and there is a sitting area for enjoying coffee and a hot dog vendor. Quick trip but enjoyable.

I woke up Saturday morning absolutely craving a really good sandwich and fries so I knew exactly…read morewhat was on the menu for dinner that night. I quickly checked to see what was on the menu since it had been a while since I had eaten here. Ta-dah, my fave sandwich! Yes!!! Everything was so incredibly delicious and while I initially said I would save half the sandwich for lunch the next day I made an absolute glutton of myself and ate it all and was pleasantly miserable afterwards. I had also gotten local blueberry peach cobbler from the menu but that had to wait for breakfast the next day! Make sure you always check the Facebook page for this place because he is no longer in Meadows of Dan and sometimes even takes the show on the road. Hours can be a little sporadic but if you can time it right you will not regret it.

We have gotten food there many times and foods are creative and delicious! Servings are generous…read moreand proprietor is friendly

Such a cute place to get a treat, we love the mint chocolate chip ice cream on chocolate cookie…read moresandwich, and the cookie dough ice cream with chocolate chip cookies is also delicious! We were there during a downpour of rain, and Kylie was so sweet and helpful, definitely recommend!

this is a cute little joint! they are known for their sandwiches, and let you pick a cookie flavor…read moreand an ice cream flavor (they also just have regular ice cream or a flight with four flavors). they had more cookie options than i was expecting! i got the s'mores ice cream with a graham cracker cookie. i was really impressed with how fast they got them out to us! the s'mores ice cream was Delicious, it wasn't overwhelmingly chocolate syrup like a lot tend to be. the graham cracker cookie was good, but Really thick and too much for the ice cream. i think if i had gotten a different cookie this would have been a 5/5. so highly highly recommend! they also have gluten free and vegan options!

Mama Dee recommended this to us. Amazing food and people. Exceeded our expectations. We will be…read moreback again.

From the owner: We specialize in scratch made birria, chicken tinga and smoked pork tacos, burritos, rice bowls and…read morenachos. Outside seating is available! Catering is available for ANY event and full service catering options are available.

We needed to get a quick lunch while at the courthouse nearby and stopped in for a bite. I had a…read moreham sandwich with coleslaw and hubby ordered some scrambled eggs with toast and coffee. The location on Main Street was great, and the restaurant has a comfortable couch area along with tables and chairs. The music playing in the background was TERRIFIC - not often I can hear my favorite tunes chosen by the staff that make me happy. Would definitely stop by again if in the area.

I was meeting a friend for lunch in Stuart, and decided to come early and find a coffee shop to…read morepark in for a couple hours. Stagecoach is right in the center of North Main street, so it's convenient. The outside doesn't look like much, but it's pretty spacious inside and has a ton of comfortable chairs, couches, pews, and tables. There is room to plug in a laptop as well. I ordered an americano, black. IT was super hot and very bitter, just the way it should be. The girl running the place gave me a glass of ice in case the coffee was too hot. She was super nice and checked on me several times. There was a steady stream of customers, mostly what appeared to be locals. Definitely a place to come back to when I have a reason.

Nice little place we decided to stop for lunch 1/2 way to Johnson City, TN…read moreFriendly service and great food. Sorry, no pics but 3 of the 4 of the us got Philly Cheesesteak which were excellent and we could only eat half of it. The 4th person got the burger which was cooked to perfection. Recommended stop or visit if you are nearby!

Today for lunch on our way to Wytheville we stopped in. Once again service was top notch. So…read morefriendly and helpful even suggesting can appetizer that was delicious. What a cute place this has turned into.