We just returned home from eating lunch at Crescent Inn, and it was a disastrous mistake. We have eaten there many times before and went home happy, but today nothing was good. Terrible service, terrible food (I'm not sure the French fries were even considered real food. We both had hamburger steak dinners and asked for the hamburger to be cooked medium rare, nope, nope both were well done with no taste to it at all. I'm not sure we will ever go back, but I know we won't unless something changes for the better. Or I should say unless everything changes I want my time and money back oh yeah, it was miserably hot on top of everything else! read more

We were staying in the area for a graduation. This is your typically diner! Excellent food and service. Don't let the outside scare you off. Grits were phenomenal. We truly enjoyed our breakfast and can tell it's full of locals. Definitely would go again when we are in the area. read more

Crescent Inn Restaurant - 2 eggs over medium with grits corn beef hash and English muffin! - American Near Me - Troy, Virginia

Our family of 4 was very satisfied with the dinner and our little one love the chocolate milk. Thank you!

Just awful food burnt not eatable at all it's uncalled for. Bathroom is disgustingly dirty. Will not be back also when my nieces plate of French toast came out a Roach was on the plate or table the manager came out and said "he's sorry" this place is just gross read more

Crescent Inn Restaurant - This was supposed to be grilled pork loin came out fried and the potatoes were burnt they actually looked like mushrooms. Food score 1 - American Near Me - Troy, Virginia

What a cute spot with no wait (when we arrived around 11am on an October Sunday morning). Our server was open about the longer wait for the food, but she ensured us she would be on top of it when it arrived. The food portions were a good size, and I could only eat about half of my plate (the omelet). I would love to return again on my way to of from the Charlottesville blue ridge mountains- I really enjoyed it! read more

Crescent Inn Restaurant - Omelet (after I cut into it) with home fries & biscuit - American Near Me - Troy, Virginia

Food not so good anymore. Home fried potatoes were deep fried,black. Corn beef hash, Canned. Grits, oh my. Server said they were instant,and it tasted to me like mashed hominy. Ham slice was fried and tasteless. Biscuits, stale. This was our last visit. Server did nothing. It would be nice if when they were not busy, they would clean. The whole counter area was dirty . read more

Interesting place! Food is second tier! It's more of a meeting place than a gourmet! Service is good if AAron is working! Old old old ambience! read more

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Great food and definitely worth the money. We had excellent customer service. It was a little warm inside but I run hot so that's it.

Yummy yummy in my tummy. We're on our way to Luray and were hungry so we found this off the freeway. Service was quick and the ladies were so friendly. The diner is a little old looking on the inside, but the bar stools were really cool. Very retro. I got a coffee with multiple refills and blueberry pancakes. When the pancakes came out, they didn't look like they had too many blueberries in them but they were hiding. They were so full of fresh blueberries and they were so good. They had butter and jams on the table and brought out maple syrup. I only used butter. A lot of butter. It was perfect. It came with three pancakes and I ate them all. Idk what hubby got but he ate all his too. I'd definitely come back here if we're in the area again. Maybe on the way home. read more

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I have come to be a fan of this local joint. Don' judge a book by its cover. We went for dinner this time. Tried the Meatloaf and Chicken Fried Steak. Both were excellent. Just a little dive with home cooked food. I will be here often. read more

Crescent Inn Restaurant - Meatloaf - American Near Me - Troy, Virginia

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Great little old school roadside restaurant. Don't let the style of the building fool you. Very clean, friendly staff and great food at affordable prices. read more

Fries were very greasy and soggy. I was disappointed before I had A good experience with them before. read more

Crescent Inn Restaurant - Fries were greasy and very soggy. I was disappointed because I had a few good experiences with this place before this. - American Near Me - Troy, Virginia

What happened to this place? Used to be pretty good, now its not at all.. Young kids now running the place who have no business being in the kitchen. NONE.. Scrambled eggs wet n runny, toast old stale/dry, bacon black and home breakfast potatoes that look like they've been sitting out for hours just dried greasy, hard n horrible. It has to be nepotism of some kind because no sane boss would put these little goth kids in a kitchen. Ever.. The owner; 'Grandma, or Dad' needs to fire their kin and get someone in there that has a clue.. read more

The food here was hot and the main entrees were tasteful. My wife has a chicken salad sandwich was good but the lettuce was aged and wilted and no tomatoes. The fries were hot with good texture. The chicken strips are huge, great flavor and just the right amount of breading, definitely made in-house and worth the extra wait. The side salad was huge with lettuce, cucumber, tomatoes, bell peppers, carrots, cabbage, and cheese. The service was as expected with todays lack of people wanting to work, so service was a touch slow and sometimes unique in process; however, most were rather young but working, so I definitely applaud them for being willing to work. The place itself is an old fashion dinner with spindle bar stools, booths around the edges and a glass display with deserts. Overall great experience, good food, we will be back. read more

We are from the north and we were in the mood for some southern cooking. This place had a few things on the menu that fit the bill so we checked it out. The place is not much to look at from the outside. Driving by it would not necessarily appeal to us. Inside was very much a diner feel. Only one waitress manning the orders, getting the take out, and cashing people out. Had to wait a bit to be seated and served. She knew and talked to all of the locals like family. She was attentive enough, but also had a somewhat "could care less" attitude. It was an interesting combination but added to the experience. We ordered fried chicken and catfish. We had sides of fries, baked potato and cornbread. All was absolutely delicious. We made sure to get a to go box so we'd have room for dessert. We chose some kind of Irish Cheesecake. It was very good. Most of the desserts were spelled incorrectly on the display case. We were not sure if they just spelled them like they sounded and did that on purpose for a laugh or if they didn't know. Didn't matter to us! They all looked delicious and we would have liked to had more opportunity to come back and try more of them. We definitely will come back here in the future. We were very pleased with the food. read more

Food was good, small town diner vibes. Plenty of parking, they don't bring you your check so you go to the register afterwards to pay. read more

Crescent Inn Restaurant - Steak and Cheese Omelette w/ Home Fries & White Toast - American Near Me - Troy, Virginia

Although I have driven by it several times on the way to my Mom's church, this is the first time I had a moment and the hunger to stop in with my husband to check it out. So sorry it took me this long! In business since 1957, it has that "we're still here for a reason" ambiance. Self seating in booths with just enough signage to be charming. Serves breakfast all day long - yes please! You can pick your own seat and still the waitress was taking our drink order in just minutes. The menu selections for breakfast left no stone unturned (for usual breakfast fare) and the prices fit the amount of food (American diner selections $$). Service was friendly and the food hot. For $9, we received 2 eggs cooked to our liking, 2 sausage patties, choice of bread (English muffin) and almost a third of plate home fries which were real potatoes rough cut and baked crispy on the outside, soft on the inside. We are definitely returning, not only for the good food and "you're family here" atmosphere, but also because this restaurant is family owned with pride - and it shows! Just off the Gordonsville exit on I-64 near the intersection of Rt.15 and Rt.250. read more

This restaurant advertises breakfast all day. It is noon, we ordered breakfast. It was terrible! The pancakes were rubbery and almost impossible to cut with a knife. None ate them. I ordered a cheese omelet with potato fries and turkey sausage. The omelet was drenched in oil. I was served big chunks of potatoes with a ton of burnt potato bits. I was also served two turkey patties ate one and could not stomach the second as the texture was rubbery and the taste was off. I really don't know if I ate sausage or something else. I left a note to the kitchen with suggestions of what to improve. I think this is the first time I feel the need to do such thing. The server was cordial and diligent, thank you. The ambiance is the one of an old dinner in need of freshness, but was seemingly clean. Below is a picture of the potatoes and the patty. I ate the cheese omelet and the excess of grease in my stomach is making me regret the decision. read more

Crescent Inn Restaurant - The potato fries, the rubbery turkey patty and the cheese omelet. Not appetizing to the eye. - American Near Me - Troy, Virginia

very disappointed! fries were brown, waiter was on her phone the entire time, bathroom was gross, and the entire meal was gross. i do not recommend! read more

Great little roadside restaurant, located right off I64 in Zion Crossroads. Was a fairly quick and good, fresh cooked lunch while on the road. It's located in what looks to be an old Howard Johnson's, and offers a very similar menu to that old favorite. Highly recommended pit stop, so much superior to a chain fast food stop, and not much more expensive either. Friendly little spot that seems to have a loyal, local clientele. read more

Crescent Inn Restaurant - Exterior view (a former Howard Johnson's?) - American Near Me - Troy, Virginia

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I wanted to like this restaurant but sadly, when I was sitting in a booth finishing my meal I looked over and there was a cockroach crawling on the wall beside me. Then I paid my bill and felt very disgusted at how much I paid to eat here. I will never be able to bring myself to eat here ever again. read more

comfortable and friendly feels like being in my grandma's restaurant back home good food fun cook and happy staff make a great combo ... best place to come after my overnight shift to decompress read more

Regrettably, I can't even bring myself to rate them one star. The food they served was so unappetizing that I wouldn't even consider offering it to my dogs. read more

We just moved to the area last year and found the crescent Inn close to our house. We tried it and have been hooked ever since on their breakfast. The only thing we ever get there are the omelettes and the biscuits and gravy and they are exceptional. The place was built like in the 50s, so it looks dated, but the breakfast is really good. I haven't tried any other food there so I can't say on that but they do have the best biscuits and gravy I've ever had. read more

i reached out to the restaurant because I deserve a refund. The food was despicable. The "loaded" baked potato tasted like it was cooked in old butter.The loaded part was just cheese and old bacon. The liver was overcooked and gravy was non existent. I even found a small hair covered in what's supposed to be gravy. The onions were so grilled that they tasted like shoe strings. The mac and cheese on both plates were unseasoned and the noodles were brown. The mash potatoes were brown and sweet . The rest rooms were dirty. Reached out to the store and still haven't heard back from the manager, it's been 4rs. The only nice thing about this place was the cashier. read more

Not fancy. The food has never disappointed. They recently cleaned the place up but the bathrooms are still disgusting.

Reviews it's a Mom and Pop place are spot on. The interior decor is from the '60s. And probably hasn't had a good scrub since then. But don't let that deter you from coming. Food was great but what made it somewhere I'd return is the staff. The waitress (only one working) was crazy busy but was still smiling and talkative (not in a bad way). Lots of locals. Which is always a good sign. Even as busy as it was, our food arrived within reason. We ordered Steak and Cheese sub and the Rachel (Turkey Rueben). We both had onion rings. The sandwiches were good, but neither had cheese. Not sure what was going on, but we didn't have time for them to be redone, so we did without. The onion rings were great also. Everything was obviously handmade-- no previously-frozen food here. Got chocolate chip cookies for dessert (were at cash register). I definitely recommend Crescent Inn Restaurant. Next time we're driving thru the area, we will stop here. read more

Very glad we stopped for lunch while passing through the area. We had breakfast and the fried potatoes were excellent as was the omelet and biscuits and gravy. Service was fast and friendly! read more

Fantastic real homemade breakfasts with Virginia hospitality. Reasonable. Warm friendly atmosphere. On our way on Rt 64 east. Stay away from the franchised restaurants eat local. Old time. Very dated but gives you that grandma's kitchen table feel. read more

Pretty decent spot for any time of day at Zions Crossroads. I had their catfish dinner with Mac and cheese and greens and the catfish was AMAZING, super fresh and was delicious. The Mac and cheese and the greens, however, were just meh, both felt a little under seasoned but cooked well. Overall a solid choice for what you pay for, there's not much at zions other than a lot of fast food so this is a slight step up. I would want to try their breakfast and once I do I'll see if I can update my review. My friends all got burgers off their dinner menu and also felt they were solid choices. The food and experience is straight forward, it does the job and we were all satisfied with what we got. read more

My friends and I stopped going several years. We had been going there for several years. Their food was not as good and had gone down dramatically, both in restaurant and carryout. We finally went one last time, took a long time to get our order, coundn't get the attention of a server, when we finally got our order it was incomplete. We kept trying to get the fried mushrooms and didn't get them until we went to pay the bill. We told them we had finished and take it off the bill, we wanted them with our meal - not for takeout. None of us have ever gone back. I was a waitress at several restaurants and assistant manager of one, also worked in fast food and a snack bar. The first time in my life I didn't leave a tip! read more

Typical diner, had to check it out. Had breakfast. The redhead server was very friendly. Food was good. They cooked my eggs correctly

Ate fried chicken a few times and it isn't bad but it's not the best. Also the inside is super dated and not appealing at all so we have just done takeout read more

My wife, grandson, and I stopped for lunch. What an amazing experience this restaurant offers. The food was fantastic, and the culture that they have created is outstanding. Miss Lauren was one of the most friendly, knowledgeable and professional waitresses we have ever met. Please stop by for a wonderful meal! read more

I have been there several times with my husband and grandkids they all love the food and service we have received from them.

Love going here! They treat us like family (in a good way), food is great. Love the egg rolls!

Thank you so much Crescent Inn! My mom, daughter, and I came in for dinner and they were extremely busy yet still very attentive. My 3 year old daughter unfortunately proceeded to get sick all over the floor, bench seat, and table (before eating and not food related at all, she has horrible allergies). I just wanted to thank Crescent Inn for how WONDERFUL the whole staff was!!! They were so caring to us and made my daughter feel special. My daughter felt so bad about the mess that she made and they made sure to make her know that she was perfectly fine. They helped us pack up our food that came out (we wanted to leave so we could get my daughter home), helped us clean up, and spoiled my daughter. The staff was so busy but yet to made sure to help us. A nice man who worked there spoiled my daughter and also gave her mints which I really think helped settle her stomach. He got her smiling again. This kind of care you can't usually find in a traditional restaurant. They truly treat you like family and it is so appreciated. We got a chance to finish our food at home and it was amazing as always! BTW my daughter seems to be doing a lot better, thank you! read more

Super-cute redhead waitress, great service and great breakfast. Place was busy but very well organized. A great little country diner. read more

Crescent Inn Restaurant - Western omelette w/home fries - American Near Me - Troy, Virginia

Had breakfast here and couple of times. It's kind of a rusted country café with its own type of charm. Very solid breakfast menu but not extensive. Food was good That service could be improved a bit. Menu is not extensive but what they have is good. When I'm in this area this is my go to breakfast choice read more

Down home food and friendly service. Has a very homey feel. Sometimes a little slow filling orders but not a very large staff.