Having recently moved to Roanoke, we headed here on a recommendation from son and dil. The diner was busy but spots were open for us. From a great comprehensive breakfast menu and over a big cup of coffee, we ordered. I had the "Little Boy" that include 2 eggs and 2 either bacon or sausage. A pancake and biscuit w sausage gravy accompanied the eggs and bacon! She had chip beef gravy over toast, a hard to find favorite of hers! Service was quick, pleasant and efficient, the breakfast was yummy, ample and a great experience! Glad we discovered a nice old school diner w a great menu, great vibe and service! read more

Everything went well! I had the 1 pound burger and it was AMAZING! Can't recommend this place enough! read more

Chip & Jo's - Deliciousness - Southern Near Me - Salem, Virginia

Just traveling and found this place . Food was delicious and the service was quick and place was packed .

Food always cold BLT .. so sad only maybe 1 a piece of bacon cut 3 ways for a BLT. Waffle very cold .. ugh not worth the hype. Even for the money .. not worth it. read more

Food was excellent, my scrambled eggs were perfect, bacon was nice and crisp without being over done, and their biscuits and pancakes were light and fluffy!! Our service was quick and attentive! Not a fancy place but a great find for a quality country style breakfast! read more

Chip & Jo's - Southern Near Me - Salem, Virginia

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From the outside of this restaurant one could never tell what one would find inside. The restaurant's front, building structure, and outside sign couldn't have been simpler. The humble brick structure painted white, looked more like a house than a business, and just had a pole with a simple sign and another one on the left corner of the building with the American Flag flying high. I arrived there one early Wednesday morning for breakfast, for the first time ever. The restaurant, located in a humble area of Salem, Virginia, didn't stand out as nothing special, yet the one lane parking lot in front of it was full of cars. I learned a long time ago never to judge a book by it's cover, So I quickly opened the door and went it, and as I did so, a was amazed of what I found inside. The place was clean and nicely painted and decorated tastefully. It had beautiful hardwood floors and was well lit. The furniture consisted of some booths as well as tables and chairs. It had a main dining room with a small second one on the side. The main one had a counter with high chairs and behind a window that led to the kitchen. A sign near the entrance read: "Please Seat Yourself." It didn't take long for a waitress to warmly greet me and ask me to seat wherever I liked. I sat in the first booth, with a view of the entire restaurant, and it didn't take long for the waitress to come by with the menu and asked me what I wanted to drink. As she went to get the coffee I was impressed by the simple yet modern design of the fully laminated and extensive menu, including a great variety of almost all the items one could think of for a wonderful breakfast. I ordered the Two Grilled Pork Chop Breakfast with two fried eggs over easy, homefries, and white toast with butter. As I waited I noticed how full the place was and more people who looked like repeat customers kept coming in as others finished and left. All the time, my waitress kept coming by to check on me and refill my coffee cup. Rarely have I experience this kind of customer service that made one feel at home. The breakfast came out at a reasonable time and everything was amazingly delicious. I felt like having something sweet to end this wonderful breakfast and asked my waitress for suggestions. She immediately complied reciting a variety of enticing items and I ended ordering the Churro Cake. What an amazing choice that I picked. You have to look at my photographs to be able to appreciate this one of a kind dessert. I highly recommend this place to everyone reading my review. For the wonderful and relaxed ambiance, for the enormous variety of items in the menu, for the comfortable seating, for the quality of the food and the way it was cooked, and above all, for the extraordinary customer service, that led to an amazing dining experience. read more

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First time for me to eat here, it won't be my last. I had the gravy boat. It was delicious. The service was excellent. She came by several times asking if we needed anything. read more

Stopped by this traditional style diner for breakfast a few times now, usually early in the other morning. The ladies that run the morning shift are all kind, friendly and cordial. The interior is Americana, like having a meal at a friends. Three eggs over medium, bacon and a biscuit with a side of grits, with a cup of coffee. The eggs cooked perfectly, the bacon crispy and the biscuit flaky and tender baked delicious. The grits, with a little butter and s&p, worked and were a good add to my meal. 4 Stars a good choice for breakfast, recommended 01010 read more

Chip & Jo's - pov - Southern Near Me - Salem, Virginia

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My daughter lives a few blocks away and we just discovered this place! Had lunch, we both got chicken cheese steak and loved them. Good food, good prices, and friendly staff. Will go again! read more

My family and I have frequented this restaurant for years. Sadly, our last experience was awful and we will never be back. Our food was OK, not amazing, but fine. When our bill came, there was a mistake and my husband went to the register and politely asked the server about the charge. She immediately became combative with him, threw her hands up, and told him to go get the manager himself. The manager came over and fixed the pricing issue. The server continued to argue and act belligerent towards my husband and towards the manager. I was still seated in the booth with my children while this was going on, but could hear her attitude. My husband finished paying (and regrettably left her 20% gratuity!) and as she stormed out of the restaurant, she looked at me and my children and shouted for us to "ask for a different server next time". She actually repeated this twice while glaring at my young children. My husband called the next day and spoke to a different manager. He requested to speak to the owner and was told he would receive a call back. No one ever called us back. I can forgive pricing issues and mistakes, but I ABSOLUTELY will not tolerate someone threatening my children. Sad to see a nice family restaurant being run into the ground by someone who has no business in customer service. read more

Food was great, server was very friendly. Restaurant was clean and well managed. I had the veggie omelet my husband had the double cheeseburger both were 10! read more

Really good breakfast- blueberry pancake was huge and bacon cooked crispy. Restaurant dining room very clean and welcoming. Staff friendly the moment we walked in. Even the bathroom was clean and pleasant. Highly recommend for breakfast- we will definitely be back read more

Worth the wait. Great delicious breakfast options. Will be back to try lunch specials.

Food was excellent service was also great the food was so good I got a to go order. Cake was amazing coconut and carrot

Big boy breakfast hits the spot. Best breakfast in Salem. I wish it were open on Sunday though

They been around town for years.Friendly.cozy.clean.easy parking.versatile menu.Cost friendly.ALL THE DISHES I ATE AWESOME.BIG O PANCAKES.

The staff is friendly and efficient. The food is great at reasonable prices. A great place for breakfast, lunch or dinner. Family atmosphere. read more

Chip & Jo's is SO good that we weren't 20 miles out of our way to visit again! It's a small place with the friendliest service! If there is a wait, give it a few minutes. The tables turn fast. Both visits our servers were helpful with recommendations and quick to refill the tea. Our server recommended the burger basket for lunch I'm not a big fan of burgers but I went with her recommendation and it was FANTASTIC. My son had the chicken tender basket and it had 5 big tenders and a big mound of crinkle cut fries (our fave). Returning for breakfast, the omelets were so tender and delicious. Veggies were crisp and the ham was finely diced. Often, restaurants overcook their omelets but these were PERFECT. Biscuit was soft and salty - not flaky. Hash browns were the standard fare. The place won't win and decor points but it is sparkling clean including the bathrooms. You won't be disappointed!! read more

Delicious local place for breakfast. Great prompt service on an early Saturday morning. Friendly, welcoming wait staff. Delicious food. Fresh squeezed orange juice. Tons of options. Super filling. Seemed kid friendly -- there were lots of kids and families there. Booth, table or counter seating. read more

Chip & Jo's - Sausage and egg biscuit with a side of fried apples. - Southern Near Me - Salem, Virginia

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Great food and service! Have been back a couple of times. Will def go again. Menu is extensive and we'd be willing to order anything we've gotten so far again. read more

An old fashioned diner with big flavor and a great price range. We stopped in and were intimidated by the parking being full but were pleasantly surprised with how big the restaurant was and how many open seats were still available. We were told to seat ourselves and our waitress came over to bring us drinks right away. We ordered the steak and eggs, chocolate chip pancake, and the steak omelette which came with mushrooms, onions, and peppers. Even with the restaurant being busy, our wait for the food was not bad at all (maybe 10-15 minutes). All of the food was delicious and exactly what we were hoping for in a breakfast spot. We look forward to coming back here more often! read more

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It's a diner, with diner food at great prices. If you go there with your expectations set right you won't be disappointed! The staff are fantastic and always greet you with a smile and a pleasant greeting! Don't expect a fine dining experience and you will enjoy yourself and the meal! Remember it's a diner! Enjoy the atmosphere and the good food at a really good price and have fun! read more

I really wasn't expecting much out of a little small diner on a Saturday morning. I was pleasantly surprised with the outstanding service and made from scratch breakfast platters. Each platter probably could've fed a small army, but I felt obligated to finish it all. It was a fantastic breakfast, a great service environment. And by the way, it was packed so get there early. read more

Hey, it's a diner?? Not knocking diners, I love them. Service was excellent from a very busy, but smiling waitress. The food was great also. I'll be trying the rest of the menu. read more

Dawn is a fantastic waitress and the other girls are good too. We enjoy the food there good and reasonable. Parking is an issue but we live 25 miles away and go there a lot. read more

Love the diner atmosphere. Waitress we had, but all of them really, know their stuff. Knowledgeable and efficient. Food was hot and tasty. I had the French dip, wife had pork bbq. Will stop in next time I'm in the area read more

Clean, cute little diner. Service was very friendly and quick. Yummy pancakes and delicious biscuits.

Was in town to watch the SALEM RED SOXS, and heard this was a must eat at. Not disappointed.Delicious food and great service. Make sure you get a biscuit! read more

Nice and friendly staff. Local environment. Food is very delicious. I ordered turkey sandwich , egg, biscuit and hash brown. read more

Chip & Jo's - Southern Near Me - Salem, Virginia

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This is the Go-To restaurant for a delicious and filling breakfast! The service and warm inviting atmosphere is great as well. I just happen to stumble upon this place after living in the valley all these years. I regret the years I missed eating here. Please give it a try and don't get turned off by parking availability. read more

A really nice place to get a traditional southern breakfast. The service was amazing and the food was even better. Prices were surprisingly cheap. Everything in the pictures added up to $30. Seems like a spot that most locals like to gather in. As a hijabi though, I definitely felt eyes staring at me the whole time and received a some scornful looks from staff and customers. read more

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Great atmosphere and even better service. Nice little spot with lots of locals. We were from out of town but were treated like family.

The outside does not match the inside. Definitely a great breakfast place and I will have to return for lunch or dinner. The steak and western omelettes were delicious and filling. The staff was friendly and attentive. read more

Good breakfast and great service. Didn't get any butter with my toast, but then again, I didn't ask. read more

I love a place that supports our police officers!!!! The food is great! I always get the bacon, egg, cheese and hash brown breakfast burrito and it is one of the best I've ever had. My family have tried several different things and always love whatever they order. The server is sooooo sweet. Just love this place. Great food! Great service! And they love cops! Best ever read more

Delightfully unassuming...family run...excellent food...always busy. Breakfast is my favorite meal...and my test for a worthy breakfast place is the Chicken Fried Steak...and when you can easily cut it with a fork and it melts in your mouth, it gets a 10+ rating. Chip and Jo's has the best in the Roanoke / Salem area hands down...the home fries, biscuits, and sausage gravy are also excellent...pancakes are stellar...this is my new favorite breakfast place...Great Job guys!!! read more

The prices are low for the amount food they give you. The pancakes seemed like they were from a mix, nothing really awe inspiring, but they are huge. The syrup seemed thicker than real syrup. The staff was all friendly and felt like we just walked into someone's personal dining room. The coffee was good sweet diner style coffee. Parking just in front, makes it an easy in and out, read more

Visiting Salem for a week and was taken to Chip & Jo's by some work colleagues. This is an amazing place to eat. I definitely recommend especially if you are looking for a great breakfast. read more

The fish and chips were the worst. Undercooked soggy fish. French fries were soggy also. Never had worse food. I threw it out. So much for dinner read more

My sister was visiting from out of town and i had read such great reviews we went to Chip & Jo's for breakfast Saturday, 6/22/24. Service was very good and the biscuits were terrific. The rest of the breakfasts we ordered was awful. The coffee was like dishwater, the sausage patties were dry and totally over cooked. The scrambled eggs were dry! I was very, very disappointed. Will not be going back. read more