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    Covert Cafe

    3.9 (72 reviews)
    Closed 10:00 am - 3:00 pm

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    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Good for groups
    Outdoor seating

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    Neal E.

    I've visited The Covert Cafe for breakfast twice now. The first time, I had a sausage and cheese on a biscuit. The biscuit was to heavy and to doughy. A good biscuit should be light and flaky. The second time I had a Breakfast Burrito - with eggs, bacon, potatoes, and cheese, wrapped in a wheat tortilla. I asked for some hot sauce - they provided a soufflé cup of Texas Pete hot sauce. Not a great hot sauce, but better than some. The Burrito was pretty tasty and filling. If I'd been writing this review based solely on my first visit - the review would have been two stars. But the Breakfast Burrito dragged the rating up a good bit. Service was good - both orders were cooked to order. So you end up waiting a few minutes but your food is fresh and hot.

    Sausage breakfast burrito. Yum!
    Adrianna C.

    Yummy place hidden in a cute little town. Google maps didn't quite know how to get us there, but it wasn't too difficult to figure it out. Craving a breakfast burrito on a Saturday morning (and not wanting to pay an arm and a leg for one at eggspectation) Yelp lead us here. $12 and change for two burritos. They were opening up upon our arrival, had just turned the open sign on. We were greeted by a friendly young man and the food was served up quickly. Very yummy. A little heavy on the potato, but that's a common problem with any breakfast burrito. Still very yummy and we are so happy to find a yummy breakfast burrito that is cheap, generous in portion and not too far from home. Can't wait to come again and try other menu items!

    Turkey Avocado BLT with chipotle mayo
    Dawn A.

    I came here for the first time today & grabbed some lunch. I chose the Turkey Avocado BLT with chipotle mayo on wheat with Miss Vickie's Original Recipe chips and a bottle of water. I went in around 12:15 & there were 2 other patrons inside, while I waited to order 4 more came in. I ordered mine to go & sat to wait while 3 more people came in. They seem pretty busy during the lunch hour! They had quite a few tables inside & a couple on a little patio out back. My sandwich was SO good! They don't skimp on anything - you absolutely get your money's worth of food. The flavor was on point - I can't wait to try their Curried Chicken Salad Sandwich next! They also have soups, sides (like potato salad), & drinks (including beer!). If you're in the area, you MUST stop by for breakfast or lunch! They are located next to the winery at Vint Hill.

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    9 years ago

    Yes! We love the Covert Cafe. The food is great and the prices are incredibly reasonable!

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    9 years ago

    Love, love,love this place. We eat their often. They have great burgers, chili, and salads. They also deliver.

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    7 years ago

    Great food every time I go! I really enjoy the cheesesteak and their salads. Best cafe in Vint Hill.

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    Great lunch and breakfast spot. Breakfast burrito is huge. Turkey wrap is tasty. I like everything I have tried on the menu.

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    Had the cheesesteak for $6.75 pretty good and decent price. Great place for a snack/sandwich right after a tasting at the winery

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    Best local restaurant!! Love the Cilantro Lime Dressing. Wish they sold it by the bottle!!

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    Claire's at the Depot

    4.3(442 reviews)
    6.8 mi
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    Claire's at the Depot is one of those spots that makes you glad you put on something nice for…read moredinner. Tucked into a restored 19th century train depot, it blends historic charm with a cozy modern feel: candlelit tables, soft lighting, and a laidback upscale vibe perfect for date night or family gatherings. From the moment we arrived, the staff was incredibly welcoming and accommodating, making the evening feel special right away. The food was spot on, visually appealing, packed with flavor, and perfectly executed, with hearty portions at a great value. Claire's keeps things fresh with varied weekly menus blending regular favorites and rotating specials like seasonal dishes, restaurant week features, fresh fish, or comfort food highlights. Service stayed attentive without hovering, and we ended perfectly with a creme brulee of silky vanilla custard that melts on the tongue. If you're near Warrenton, it's a no brainer for a memorable meal.

    Claire's at the Depot is a hidden neighborhood gem offering fine dining in downtown Warrenton…read more Dining is offered with both a lunch and dinner menu which also consist of daily specials. Ours was a delightful evening in celebration of a successful real estate settlement. Our reserved table was ready upon our arrival, and we were promptly welcomed to dine by our server, Brandy. Service was right on point all evening with Brandy, and her supporting service team. The daily special appetizer of a puff pastry bake stuffed with spinach & artichoke, along with fresh baked bread set our expectations for the best in taste, and creativity all evening. Our entrée selections were two of the daily specials: Prime Rib au jus, horseradish cream sauce, baked potato with butter, chives & sour cream, green beans, and the Lemon Herb Roasted Halibut served over spring vegetable sauté of baby potatoes, asparagus, carrots. The third entrée was a Filet Mignon 7 oz. certified Black Angus, house steak sauce, tobacco onions, Yukon gold mashed potatoes, served with green beans. Definitely worth a visit!!

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    6.7 mi

    I stopped in with my wife and a friend for one drink at 5pm on Jan 23, 2026, place was empty! One…read moreyoung person at the bar, 1 bartender. Ordered 1 beer and 2 cocktails it took 20 minutes for the bartender to serve the drink b/c he was too busy taking to his buddy at the bar! I tried to pay my tab multiple times but eventually I had to interrupt his discussion with the other patron to ask for my tab then he acted surprised! I don't know what to think of this place, they want to compete within Warrenton but they run a 3rd rate operation! The bar was dirty the back bar was in disarray, they didn't have club soda, the bartender made a lemon martini but added olive juice and garnished with a lemon twist. The last time I visited the bartender was rude and the food was terrible. I don't see this place lasting another year, I don't understand how it is sustainable with the high prices and low quality food and drink. I know someone that worked there briefly (10+ years food & beverage experience), they confirmed it's run by people that don't know what they are doing and they don't want to listen to critical feedback from the employees or the customers. Don't waste your time or money go to Denim & Pearls or Mollys for a cocktail or food, this place sucks.

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    4.7(66 reviews)
    6.7 mi

    I had the Best lunch here, with my family, today! -Upon…read morewalk-in it feels like you're walking into a soda shop or candy store from long ago. The Hershey's ice cream counter plays into that a lot. - We came here to get a quick sandwich and fries for lunch but little did we know, the jewel we found! -My French Dip with home cut French fries was absolutely fantastic. The sandwich was huge and no skimping on meat or cheese, either! Au jus was magical. The home cut fries, which I normally don't care for, were probably some of the best French fries I've had! Seriously! -My daughter and daughter-in-law felt the same with thier lunch! My grandson was handed a colossal peanut butter and jelly sandwich! -The servers were very nice and the food was amazing. Not breaking my bank either. Nicely affordable for the large portions they were. -On the way out, I got Hershey's Classic Chocolate gluten free Ice cream in a take out bowl. It hit the spot. I was happy all day! I highly recommend Ellie's Place!

    Delish sandwiches! Every couple of months we grab a sandwich here for lunch and they are always…read moreyummy. I honestly haven't been inside as my husband always does the pick-up so I can't speak to the service or atmosphere, but he can be grumpy and I've never heard a complaint. The order has always been correct and there's never been a delay. I wish they had later hours, at least late in the week like Thursday-Saturday. There's been occasions where we've wanted a simple quick dinner and they are closed already.

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    Airlie

    3.4(113 reviews)
    6.4 mi
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    I stayed at the Airlie for work-related meetings for a few days. I can't comment on the price of…read moreour experience, but it was a really good experience. The grounds are beautiful, scenic and well maintained. I averaged at least 12k steps a day just from exploring the grounds. The staff were friendly and accomodating. We had our meals in their dining room which prepared pretty good meals buffet style with a variety of different options, and different soups and desserts each time. I think a lot of their vegetables were grown on site, so they were really fresh, I'm not sure if I've even as healthy since. Their rooms are spread out in different buildings, I think I stayed at the Lodge. The rooms were clean, decent sized with standard amenities like a coffee machine. There are flashlight lanterns for walking at night as well as bikes you can use to get around the grounds. Wifi on the grounds was pretty good. During our stay, we got an archery lesson which was pretty fun, and we used an outdoor firepit for making S'mores. The place seemed to have a few different lakes/bodies of water. It was really nice to be out in the nature in the middle of different meetings.

    We were visiting our family during the Easter weekend. I have been here several times prior with my…read morelocal family including the Easter and Mother's Day Brunches, when we did enjoy our dining experiences in the past. I reserved the 12 PM Sunday Easter Lunch this year for my family of nine for $890.40, including seven adults and two elementary school children or a total of nine. It was raining quite heavily during our drive down. Luckily when we arrived a little before noon the rain had changed to a light drizzle. Needless to say the weather was not good on Easter Sunday. We parked our vehicle. The atrium was a short walk from the parking lot. When we checked into the atrium entrance we were immediately directed to our table for nine. Luckily they had some coat racks so we could hang our rain gear. The bar was set up outside the pavilion. Six fluted champagne drinks paired with peach, pear and pomegranate were available for $12 each. I enjoyed my two glasses of Roget champagne for $12 each. Complimentary canned carbonated drinks were provided to our two elementary school children. The prime rib was decent, but the lollipop lamb chops were too tough. My other family members also complained about the tough lollipop lamb chops. I only ate one. I enjoyed the snow crab claws the most. My cupcake and small mousse were acceptable. We departed before the next 2 PM lunch reservations arrived. The restrooms are located outside of the atrium up a staircase, which was not convenient. Overall our family of nine and I did not think that this Easter Day lunch was not worth $100 per person excluding alcohol. We will not return here for either Easter or Mother's Day brunch/lunch in the future. Also because of the poor rainy weather an egg hunt was not included. I found another yelper Brandon, who attended the same lunch as my family. Brandon immediately posted a 1 star negative yelp review. Please read it for another customer's perspective of the same event. I found that reviews ranged from 1 to 5 stars so this place is not consistent in ratings. The variation in ratings seems to be due to whether you attended only a conference/housing event or other non-housing event such as Easter Brunch/Lunch. You can judge for yourself by reading all reviews and deciding if you want to visit here for an event. Don't get me wrong, but the natural grounds and pond here are quite nice. That is worth your visit. My review is mainly regarding the Sunday Easter Lunch.

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