Best soft pretzel I've had in a while! As a long-term Auntie Anne's loyalist, I have to say at…read moreleast the cinnamon sugar pretzel here has them beat! It did take a little longer than I expected to get my pretzel, but I was glad because that means they made it fresh right there. (Pro tip- it's always better quality to order whole pretzels at places like this instead of the bites.) It was sooo soft with still a nice crisp outer rim (and maybe somewhat "undercooked" but in a good way especially in the middle to the pretzel. Yum!) Icing and cinnamon sugar were delicious and well coated the pretzel. Only complaint is that the workers seemed very disjointed, always having to go back and ask each other what the order was. (I don't know if they really need 3 people working on one pretzel order.) Not too big of an issue, so I will be back for sure!

On a very busy day of running around doing errands I stopped by here for a pretzel because I was…read morefamished and needed something to nosh on immediately. They were really busy, but the staff conducted themselves professionally, and friendly too. I was really impressed, considering the line they had. I think they all deserve raises/promotions for doing such a great job while staying positive when dealing with customers. Very impressed.

Loved the ambiance, food, and beer was great! I would recommend this restaurant to anyone!read more

We were seated almost as soon as we walked through the door. Our server was understanding about…read moreneeding a table downstairs. We got our drinks quickly. The cherry cider had a tart flavor which went well with my food. We had Nachos as an appetizer. We tried a wrap, a U pick two- I chose a salad and Brussel sprouts, and a chicken sandwich with a side of Mac and cheese. We enjoyed everything but the Nachos were very flavorful. The area to be seated downstairs is small and close to the bar. There is also additional seating upstairs.

In Roanoke for the day and needed a beer…read more Scale: 1-5 Beer: 5 - I had the NE IPA that was good. Saw a porter and ESB that I will try next time. Atmosphere: 5 - Relaxed vibe. Nice outdoor seating. Service: 5 - Quick and informative. Food: N/A Cultural/Political Agenda (1-5): 5 -Everyone is welcome. No preachy nonsense or virtue signaling, just beer, as it should be.

We enjoy visiting local breweries and decided to stop in at AFOG on a Sunday evening at 6:30pm…read moreafter calling and confirming their hours. The brewery was easy to find and we originally thought it was housed inside an old school building but later learned it was previously a health services building. In addition to AFOG, there are also residential apartments in the remaining adjoining part of the building. There is a large outdoor area where a birthday celebration was happening amongst a small group. We proceeded inside and were immediately greeted by Sam. She helped me identify the IPA options and i immediately chose their Millennial Serum, which is a hazy imperial style that I enjoy. We looked around a bit, snapped some photos and looked at their swag. I'm a big tie dye guy and I was happy to see they had a great selection of AFOG tie dye shirts in my size. We decided to sit at the bar while I enjoyed my beer and chatted about our day. We also enjoyed talking with Sam and learning more about the brewery. We learned they are soon opening their second location in Buchanan, Virginia. Great stop, we felt welcomed, the beer was delicious and I have a new tie dye that will remind me of our time in Roanoke.

Have I been here before? I'll let you be the decider of that. I've been here in all of its…read moreiterations: I've been to Katie's Pretzels when it was downstairs in the Piedmont Mall, where the now Dunham's Sports is. It was Katie's, and then Katie's moved upstairs, which granted that space available for Boscov's to move in and take reign of the Piedmont Mall once and for all. Until its eventual downfall in 2012. I guess it heard the end of the world was coming and decided to get on out before the going got tuff. Anyway, Dunham's doesn't really do it for me as pretzel joint. I've been to Katie's Pretzels when it moved upstairs into a little space on the corner across from Belk: my favorite location of them all in the Piedmont Mall. Here is where Katie's Pretzels really came into their own. I mean - WHAAT a location!! This ensured I would visit a part of the Piedmont Mall I would never have traversed otherwise. What even IS Belk ?! But all of the wonders of Katie's Pretzels could not have prepared me for what they would enact - and rightfully deserve - next: a name change. Monk's. Monk's Pretzels is a step into nirvana. Babylon. Pure, unadulterated bliss. A name change in conjunction with the name change of the Piedmont Mall to the Danville Mall. This is pure power, folks. This is as fine as it gets. Visit this place at once. 5 stars. Favorite item: orangeade. Medium please!

Monks pretzels is the best. Great service and I loved the pepperoni bites and orange aid. I also…read moregot an iced coffee. I will be back when I'm in the area!

The size of their pretzels is shrinking, just like the number of stars in this review…read more The stand in the mall is centrally located in the intersection between Macy's Home Store, Macy's and JC Penny. Staff do a good job of quickly dispatching pretzels to waiting customers, keeping the line short. Not that I frequent pretzel stands, well not in the US at least, but the last pretzel I bought at Auntie Anne's it had substantially more girth. Still the same buttery flavor, just half the size.

my great aunt was told she was getting free food and we sat and waited for an hour to get the free…read morefood and then was told different so if you decide to go here don't we need this auntie Ann's shutdown

This place's website notes that this is not a brunch cafe but a bakery. So if you want your bagel…read moretoasted with butter, you'll have to take it home and do it yourself. This was fine for my needs, and indeed I like places with a narrow focus, but it might come as a surprise to some. The space was minimal. I was a bit surprised to see bagels packed in threes; I was expecting to be able to pick them out by flavor one at a time. I was also a bit surprised that the cinnamon rolls their website promised didn't seem to be there, though a few other intriguing baked goods were on sale. Ultimately, I took some mouthwatering rosemary and sundried tomato bagels along with some plain ones for comparison, as well as a chocolate babka cake. The bagels had that bit of sourness that makes them worthwhile, and a nice bit of browning. The babka cake, which I worried would not have enough chocolate, delivered satisfaction on a per-bite basis. What I wanted out of my baked goods is pretty much what i got.

Yummy! Love the pretzels! They just need to make more…read morebecause they often run out in the evenings.

Eclectic vibe. Big menu. The pizza we had was killer! Service was friendly and helpful. We'll be…read moreback!

The Pub layout was very fun!…read more The music was GREAT and catered to the age group that was there. The food was ok. The cookie was actually the best thing. The biggest issue we had was the insane TIP culture. We waited in line. We went to the counter to order our food We had to pick up our food at a window We had to go to another place for our drinks We sat ourselves YET, there was a recommended 18-25% tip on our bill. The employees provided NO personal service. The girl made us feel very uncomfortable and kept tapping on the tip screen. So we did give something, but I won't ever do it again.

An industrial feel, this place is bare bones and based on its drinks. I'm not sure about the food,…read morebut I can say the beer is very flavorful and well thought out. As for the staff, they seem to know their stuff, but that does not affect my rating. For rating I would say it is a 4, bordering close to a 5. The bad marks are the location, the hours of operation and the lack of tvs, or other things to keep my mind from wandering. Still I suggest it if you can stop by, so a 5 is what I will base this on.

The reopening of the brewery was very very disappointing. Waited a long time for the food. The food…read moredid not come out together. Everything was stone cold, and one meal at the table never did come until we were leaving.. Understaffed and it's a shame for execution.

We had the good fortune to be passing Edelweiss again today... incredibly delicious food served…read moreamazingly fast. Stopping here whenever possible has continued to work out fabulously.

Edelweiss was excellent! Quaint & authentic German…read morerestaurant. Upon entry, I was greeted by the polka being played by a live accordion player entertaining for the evening . I had a lentil soup as a starter. For my entree, I had the Jagerschnitzel, which was topped with a mushroom & onion gravy & was perfectly prepared. Dinner was served family style with spaetzle, sauerkraut, red cabbage & green beans. My service was splendid & my server's accent suggested a Bavarian heritage. The Black Forest cake & coffee made for a fantastic finish. Highly recommend if you're in or around Staunton, Virginia.