Cool store to check out right off the Blue Ridge Parkway. It's packed full of all kinds of mountain…read morestuff, gifts, souvenirs, jams, jellies, produce, candy, ciders, clothing, and they have a big assortment of Lodge cast iron cook wear. They also have a little kitchen in the back where they offer sandwiches and scratch made biscuits and homemade breads, fried pies and a bunch of other stuff. There's no seating inside, there are some tables, rockin' chairs and benches outside if you want to sit and eat. From the kitchen I ordered a ham, egg & cheese biscuit and got a little container of their banana puddin'. The biscuit was great, the nanner puddin' was ok, I also got a couple of their no bake chocolate oatmeal cookies for the road which were awesome, they call them "Preachers Cookies" here, I always knew them as "Cow Patties"... really neat place.

I swung by a place next door for lunch. They were crazy busy though and I saw on Yelp that this…read moreplace did sandwiches so I decided to give them a try. It was barely controlled chaos in the store to say the least. It was a Saturday when I swung through, so all of the tourists from the Blue Ridge Parkway were stopping by for their tourist shopping fix. So I don't blame the chaos on the store so much as the tourists acting all rude and entitled, shoving their way around the store. I digress. The deli sandwich I had was very good, and made promptly. I also had a homemade brownie which had the perfect amount of sweetness and walnut ratio to it. I wanted to try the Possum Pie but just get the nerve up to ask what was in it. I mean it couldn't have been real possum could it? They do have limited outside tables. I was lucky enough to snag one but you may want to pick your food up here and then plan for a nice picnic on one of the parkways scenic pullouts.

I was in the area and decided to stop into Walker Valley Market because I had heard good things…read moreabout it. This is an Amish market I believe. If you've been to one, they tend to have similar items for sale. I bought a sandwich for myself and my son. His was a hot ham and cheese with curly fries. He raved about it. Mine was something else, ham, cheese, lettuce, etc. It was fine. The bread they use is quite large, so our sandwiches made two meals for us. The ingredients seem to be fresh and of high quality. I had a side of fried cheese curds with mine, and they are simply great tasting (but bad for you - as fried cheese should be.) We sat on their patio among the outdoor furniture and enjoyed the meal. After the meal I went in and bought some other stuff. Cheese (American and horseradish) - the American cheese said "ultra sharp" which is why I bought it, but it tasted just like regular American cheese, which I don't really like due to the highly processed nature of it. I also bought some baked goods for my family and some meat snacks. They also have a number of natural health items and bulk ingredients. The service here is excellent. Everyone I encountered was friendly. Based on the price and quality of the deli, I would return.

This place was AMAZING. I got a grilled cheese and BBQ potato chips. So freaking delicious everyone…read morewas so nice. And the atmosphere is insane. Outdoor seating is so beautiful and so was the grilled cheese DEFINITELY would come again!

I was passing in and out of Floyd, and this store kept coming up on "beat things to do in Floyd."…read more I stopped for lunch and got one of the best roast beef sandwiches ever. The sweet 1000 Island dressing made it almost perfect! My only "complaint"--Get Coke products and Dump Pepsi! The store itself offers hundreds of spices, baking ingredients, candy in every form and a Deli. I can't wait to return!

We came here to try their deli sandwiches and while they are passable, they're only just that. The…read moreother "Amish deli" nearer to me, Walker Valley Market, definitely has them beat on portion, food quality, value and especially seating! This place only has outdoor tables and the inside is very small. I can't say it was all bad news, as my guest who got a gluten free sandwich was very happy with it, but the drink selection is also sparse and I'm probably not going to seek this place out again.

I stayed in a hotel across the street and was looking forward to a bit of farmers market shopping…read more The farmers market, located in a really large building, is actually only a few (2) stalls. While I was really hoping for plentiful selection, what was offered gave me a bit of what I wanted.

Nice people, the kind that make you want to return even if you don't need anything! Great info &…read moremaps. Wide variety market

This store is small but has unique items. There are lots of fake meat products (veggie meats,…read moreroasts, chili) as well as flour, seasonings and other items. Check the web site for hours. It isn't open every day.

Deli hours 11 am- 4 pm Monday, Wednesday, Thursday Store…read moreHours 11-6 Mon, Wed, Thurs. Service is great! Very knowledgeable staff passionate about healthy food. Offers wellness classes, weight loss, and Diabetes Programs, Cooking Classes, and more dietary support information. Healthy Organic and non-GMO options, flour and whole wheat, beans, legumes, gluten free, nuts and dried fruit and jams

Totally disappointed. Products are common. Prices are higher than similar stores. Nice people…read morethough.

This store is pretty sweet as I noted in my original review. It's run by a group of Mennonite…read moreladies and sells mainly dry bulk foods despite the name, however they do have ample cheese also. I wanted to revise my review though to share some tips on shopping here. For one, not everything they sell is exclusive to their store. These Mennonites are associated with the Yoders who have a local company making jams and other canned foods but not everything is by them. So for some things like standard trail mix you may find better prices at a larger grocery store elsewhere. The Yoder jams though are very good and worth buying. The fudge is also very good, as is the Troyer brand jerky. They have good stone-ground cornmeal also. The candies aside from fudge they sell however can be found elsewhere and probably cheaper. They make sandwiches back in the deli part of their little store and these are nothing special but good for lunch since little else is in the area. And the ladies who run the shop are expectedly a real delight. Definitely stop in.

Ice cream makes everything better. Homestead Creamery is down the road from Kroger…read more The creamery has lots of home made treats. There are lots of ice cream flavors, milk, baked goods and produce. There are sandwiches and other items available. You can sample the ice cream before purchasing. The seasonal pumpkin was good. The crunchy lemon is strong and great. My favorite flavor is banana. Grocery stores carry some of the flavors. Customers can also purchase any flavor in the store and have it packed into a pint container. The gift shop area has a nice selection of souvenirs and toys. The shirt selection is minimal. The weather was nice so we ate outside. This is the perfect place to have a treat.

Homestead Creamery ice cream was the perfect treat to end my trip to Virginia. It's a small,…read morelocally owned business serving farmhouse products, deli sandwiches, and ice cream. Everything is made with the freshest ingredients that are homegrown and locally sourced. I had high expectations for their ice cream after reading so many stellar reviews, and I'm happy to say I was not disappointed! There was a huge line when I came in the afternoon, but the employees were fast and efficient. They have a variety of flavors to choose from: classics, fruit-infused, savory, seasonal. I wanted to try something new so I tried the Key Lime Pie flavor in a small cup ($4.99). It was sooo creamy and tasted exactly like the pie- tangy and sweet! I also loved that it had bits of graham cracker in it. They have a decent amount of outdoor seating, but it gets crowded very quickly. Don't forget to check out their products! They sell their own ice cream in pints + quarts, milk, baking ingredients, pastries, sauces, etc. I live in NJ and I found out that they sell some of their products in Wegmans and Whole Foods (select locations)... I'm grateful for that :)

Definitely a great place to shop around if you're in the downtown Roanoke area. Such a nicely…read moreappointed interior with antiques strewn throughout. Lives up to the general store tradition selling clothing, cookware, souvenirs and snacks!

One of the most beautiful store in Downtown Roanoke and with the greatest variety of merchandise is…read moreThe Mast General Store. Located in the corner of S. Jefferson Street and Church Avenue this store provides friendly service, and a great selection of quality products at fair prices, and often offer sales to make it easier for customers to obtain their desired item at an affordable price. There is something for everyone at the Mast General Store: a great selection of preserves, butters, jams, jellies, clothing, footwear, outdoor gear, candies, old-time favorites, and the latest styles and products of over 600 brands. Here one can find some unique and hard-to-find gifts. Just view my photographs accompanying this review and you can get a better sense of everything one can find here. I highly recommend this large department store for a nostalgic shopping experience. One you'll never forget, and would want to come back for more.

Nice staff. Cool building. Enjoyed walking around discovering what was around each corner. Lots of…read moredifferent vendors, which means lots of different types of antique/vintage goods and prices for everyone.

One of my favorite stores! The new owner has made the store beautiful and a fun place to shop!read more

Introduction: Need…read moreto give a shout out to Mama Ann Gifts. I was down at Smith Mountain Lake with my girlfriend & her parents at her parent's home down there around 4th of July 2025. We decided to go at their restaurant connected next door on Friday, July 4th for lunch & coffee. I'm going to include in my alphabet series as I left off on U and starts with W (Westlake Coffee & Cafe) for a 2nd W. Presidential M&M's on Friday, July 4, 2025: And speaking of W, I saw Presidential M&M from Bush, which I thought was a cool collectable. I Googled the signature and realized it was not HW Bush Sr. but W. Bush Jr. Also, I saw there was a website listed, which wouldn't have been the case from HW Bush (1989-1993) when Internet was in its infancy. It seemed like a fair price at $5.99, so I bought. The woman at the cashier was very nice. I said I thought it seemed cool and asked if she had other Presidents. She said she had Obama, which I said was cool. (Side note: I happened to look at my 2018 Ben's Chili Bowl DC review & I'll say what I said then about Obama dining there, the Obama candy in this case wouldn't have impressed him; he'd still want Trump as of 7/7/25!). I asked if she had for Clinton or before, which she said yes and even mentioned how she is in government & went on Air Force during Clinton. She said if we came back tomorrow she would bring them in. Other Interesting things I observed in the store on July 4: They had a good variety of various Knick knacks, candy, sweets, chips, salsa, & honey. I didn't need the sweets although a couple were a bit tempting. Also, they had a Prayer request journal, where I wrote my name & mentioned something I'll share personally here on Yelp. I had cancer in August 2023, successful surgery, but cancer back & chemo started in June 2025. Very good prognosis for this type of cancer, thankfully, but still chemo sucks, and should be cancer-free in August. Also, thankfully, the Smith Mountain 4th of July trip was during the tail end of chemo round 1 (6/16-6/20) & right before round 2 (7/7-11). Saturday, July 5, 2025: Going back to the store was off our radar on the morning & early afternoon on July 5. That morning we slept until 9:45 set alarm, and her mom said she was going to wake us soon because the friends wanted us to meet in morning so we needed to leave at 10:30 or so to get there about 11. We rode the boat across down from Franklin County home all the way down by the dam & across to Bedford County. We hung with them from 11-1. Then, got back to house, then at lunch, then her parents said we are going to dock, & played a game outside. We walked back up to the house at 3:30, and I said I just remembered the Presidential M&M + 4th of July weekend event set for Saturday, the 5th. She said that's right, and they are closed Sunday. I said they are open until 5 PM because that's what the event time was. So, we got over there about 4 PM. They had a couple of samples for the event as well as popcorn outside, which I enjoyed, after we left. I looked for the cashier, but I didn't see her. Then, I asked a different woman saying I was here yesterday, got W. Bush Presidential M&M's and had asked about others, and she said oh yes she said you had asked about them, and she left earlier. The cashier handed me the bag with Obama Hershey's Kiss (he decided to go different) and Clinton M&M's. She said it's On the House! On the House is my Favorite 3-word preposition! We might need to get candy or something next time we are down there and/or maybe go back to Westlake Coffee/Cafe.

Mama Ann's is an adorable gift shop that is loaded with Smith Mountain Lake souvenirs. Upstairs…read morethey have tons of decor, including custom wood engraving and artwork. They also have candles, toys, jewelry, and other miscellaneous trinkets. I, of course, gravitated towards the fresh canned goods. They have tons of unique jam and preserve flavors, salad dressings, pasta sauce, bar-b-que sauce, pickles, pickled vegetables, and even peanut butter marshmallow spread. Downstairs they have what appeared to be vendor booths with unique antiques and heirlooms. If you are looking for a unique or custom SML souvenir, this spot is worth stopping at!