A place like this sets an expectation before you even sit down. Between the name and the way it…read morepresents itself, you expect a certain level of care. We came in for breakfast, missed the cutoff, and ended up ordering lunch instead. That shift ended up defining the experience. **FOOD** At the table, we had three different sandwiches, and each one had its own issues, but they all pointed in the same direction. I ordered the Handcrafted King Burger. The name suggests something made in-house, or at least something with a bit of character. What came out looked like a prefab patty. Perfectly round, evenly flat, with the kind of surface you usually see from a frozen product. Flavor was fine, but it didn't match what you expect from a brisket burger. The toppings were standard, lettuce, tomato, mayonnaise, but the lettuce portion was skimpy and the tomato was sliced so thick it threw the balance off. I ended up cutting it down myself just to make it easier to eat. The fries were fine. Nothing wrong, just nothing memorable. My wife ordered the French dip. It came out dry, which is the one thing that sandwich really can't afford. It didn't seem like it had been dipped at all before serving, and the meat leaned overcooked. The au jus on the side helped once we started using it, but by then you're correcting something that should have been handled in the kitchen. We ended up swapping meals, which usually says enough. My mom went with the BLT, and that was the most disappointing of the three. The bacon was overcooked to the point where it broke down into small pieces instead of giving any real texture. It ate more like bacon crumbles than strips. The tomato had the same issue as mine, cut too thick, and needed to be adjusted at the table. She did like the house chips. Those were crisp, not oily, and easily the most complete item that came out. Across multiple plates, the Swiss cheese stood out, and not in a good way. It had the look and texture of a lower-end processed slice rather than something you'd expect from a deli. It showed up more than once, which made it feel like a standard shortcut rather than a choice. **SERVICE** Service was steady. Our waitress stayed on top of refills and checked in without hovering. Orders were taken correctly, food came out in a reasonable time, and nothing got missed. **AMBIENCE** The space is clean and organized, and it's clear they take care of it. It's a little smaller than it looks online, but it works. Nothing feels out of place, and it's comfortable enough to sit and eat without distraction. **CLOSING** This feels like a place that might do one part of the menu better than another. Based on this visit, lunch didn't hold up. Too many small things were off across multiple plates, and it adds up. We'll likely come back and try breakfast, but there's not much here that would bring us back for lunch. **RATINGS** Food: ** Service: **** Ambiance: **** Overall: *** Personal Disclaimer: I value small, independent restaurants and want them to succeed. This review reflects a single visit and may not represent every experience. EVERY RESTAURANT IS WORTH TRYING FOR YOURSELF. Go, see what you get, and be honest in how you evaluate it. I've worked as an executive chef, restaurant manager, and owner. I tend to hold places to a higher standard. Execution matters. Freshness matters. Effort shows. Cutting corners usually does too.

Excellent food, quick service, attentive staff. I often ask for things that are not normal, like…read morehold the cheese, for example. They listen and write down any exceptions, and that gets to the cooks and follows through to higher than normal tasting meals. Large portions are the norm, when busy, can be a longer wait, but worth while in the long run.

Wonderful experience. The food I ordered was shrimp and grits…read more I thought I was near a coastal town on the gulf. Seasoned perfectly and the portions were brilliant ! Thanks ! Highly recommend.

It was so nice, I had to do it twice! From the artwork…read morecelebrating man's best friend, Duke, to the truly professional service from Grant and Dadarius, every part of the experience was outstanding. Smiling faces, hot, freshly served food (keep in mind, we were with a large group), and absolutely delicious meals made this a place worth returning to. We were in the LYH for my son's wedding (congratulations, Kitwana!), and everyone kept saying, "I'm going to My Duke's!" I figured the locals knew best--and they were absolutely right. Omelets (A), turkey sausages (A), chicken sausages (A), potatoes (A), grits (A), grain toast (A), biscuits m (A)... and top it all off with a mimosa! Breakfast rule 101, don't have to be fancy, just good (mission accomplished). Tell Duke we'll be back soon!

Just a little country diner with solid food. Had the breakfast at 1pm and will be back to try other…read morethings.

I still love this place so much. Such a cute little restaurant with great service and great down…read morehome cooking food. I recommend getting there early because they definitely fill up. And I have to say the prices are great for the amount of food you get. Highly recommend trying this place.

First of all, I ordered a white fish sandwich. The fish was so hard. I could barely chew it. It was…read moreovercooked. It's not as good as the sandwich I used to get there when she was located on Memorial Avenue this Timberlake Road location is not up to par like the old one get a new cook

5 Star and then some ! How about the best southern cooking in Lynchburg. Vals is it. I had the beef…read moreliver n onions and I could tell cooked to order. The greens are some of the best I've ever had,(and that's including mine) They remember their customers and if Val has time, she will come out and make sure you are happy. Stewed tomatoes are a little sweet for me but I'll eat em up. Take lessons people, she know how to make fried chicken n keep it moist. TY for moving to Timberlake Rd, so much closer for my folks and I'll come by every time I'm in town.

This place is great! Oddly enough we ended uo here at 10am for breakfast while a tire gets repaired…read moredown the road. It wouldn't have been my first choice looking online but I'm glad we came! Breakfast was excellent and coffee was solid. Service was great too! Smoky inside as it is a bar so we sat outside and it was fine.

Classic Lynchburg hot dog shop. My first visit in 45+ years. Excellent wings and fried pickles…read more Great dive bar!

Perky's is a charming little restaurant with a long line at dinner time...for good reasons. The…read moresteaks we had were without a question THE BEST EVER. We could not believe a tiny little quirky restaurant in this area could have sch great food and the prices are MORE THAN reasonable. Service is excellent and be sure to READ THE WALLS! If anywhere near Lynchburg, it is worth the drive, but be expected to wait so bring your book! LOVE THIS PLACE!

Our dinner cooked right on the grill by Greg and his crew. Amazing food and fun in Altavista!read more

Not enough vegan options :) Don't come if you hate the cheesiest and meatiest burgers and fries…read more Not to mention the most delectable sweet potato pie.

Super clean, insanely fast, and the staff is incredibly friendly! Needless to say, the customer…read moreservice is top-tier. But most importantly, the food is baaaanngin'!!!!!!

If you're a vegetarian / vegan / plant-based, this isn't a good option for you. The food is also…read moregreasy and didn't taste good.

When I moved south I was waiting for a place to stand out as a traditionally southern eatery and it…read moretook a bit but I found her. The service was excellent both times we dined in. The kitchen is open and efficient, the Diet Coke was crispy, the burger tasty and you can just tell the locals love it and come often. Great for a quick bite or carry out. Affordable and delicious.

This was Our second time here in two weeks and it did not disappoint!!! It is a Beautiful old…read morebuilding with cool architecture. Autumn was our waitress .. The most friendly beautiful young lady ;) The Hot coffee and Hot chocolate with whip cream was delicious and we loved how they use different types of mugs for everyone Our Breakfast was cooked to perfection and very tasty, the portions were enormous and we ended up taking half of it home with us. Our Daughter goes to college near by and we will be back every time we travel down from Pennsylvania

I went to this location for breakfast as recommended by the hotel I was staying at. I arrived just…read morea few minutes after they opened hoping to have a quick fresh breakfast before starting my day. Unfortunately, that was not the case. The bacon was cold, the bread was cold, the grits were not ready. Even after my waitress bringing out new "hot" bread, it was still not good. It didn't seem toasted. Just hot. The service was good, but the kitchen was clearly struggling. Not sure if this was an off day, or if it's always this bad.