The best breakfast! Friendly and accommodating staff, great food! We drive quite a ways to have breakfast here, but it's worth it! This place is clean and rather small, but a very welcoming atmosphere and the food is just second to none and so reasonably priced! read more

First time here. Have to come back again, for the fried cabbage if anything! We had the special for dinner, grilled seasoned moist chicken breast, topped with bacon, on a bed of perfectly tender, crisp, broccoli; Food sensitivities precluded the cheese sauce that would normally come on the chicken breast, however. It came with a roll as well, and two sides, we chose collards and the fried cabbage. Fried cabbage was just awesome, I think it was Fried in bacon grease which made it so yummy. Staff super friendly with lots of smiles. This is a small, downtown place. it's not fancy... little square tables & chairs to sit at, and you can see the cook working behind the counter. Because it's not a fancy place, this is the reason it does not get rated a 5 but it sure is a nice, hometown spot with quality food, and a surprising amount of variety on the menu. They also appear to have a full bar should you want that, as there is a collection of liquor bottles on display at one end of the counter. read more

Great small town vibe. Had dinner and breakfast. Great value, great service and the food was good also.

Went on a day trip while house sitting and found this lil gem of a diner. The service was great, food great with clean facilities, can't ask better than that...I called it on the road to Damascus. read more

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Ate here 2 years ago as I finished a section hike on the AT. I was really hungry and remember being satisfied by the food and beer. Not this time. I really looked at and tasted the food this time. Cheapest ingredients I have ever seen. Dirty restaurant. Poor service. The owner and manager obviously do not care about quality thinking people will eat whatever is served. Will not return. There are better options a few blocks away. read more

Excellent place for real food in a family setting. After a good hike, this place hits the spot. The tree hugger salad is fresh and delicious. read more

My wife and I had the meatloaf with veggies for lunch today. It was phenomenal!!! If you don't try it, you will be sorry. I had mashed potatoes and gravy. The gravy had sauteed onions. WOW!! We had the banana pudding for dessert...so good! Our waitress was very friendly and checked to see if we needed anything. read more

Came in today for a late lunch, and it was wonderful . Fast service, polite waitress and outstanding food. We are from Bristol and will be back !!! Thanks Damascus Diner ! read more

We ate there twice during Trail Days. There was a wait both times, but it was short, probably because the staff works hard to make this place run smoothly, and also because hikers are kind and don't linger over empty plates. But we didn't feel rushed at all. The servers were so kind and everyone there seemed to want you to have a good meal and a great experience. Restaurants always get extra points from me if the staff seems like they care about the quality of the meal and the experience diners are having. It's a diner, so it's not fancy. It's functional, which is all you need. The food is good. We had cheeseburgers, which are large and delicious. I couldn't finish all of mine. When we returned, I had the meatloaf, which was huge, and the fried cabbage. Delicious. Lots of food for hungry folks! Good prices, too, and conveniently located right off the main street in Damascus. These are nice people and the place has a great vibe. You will eat heartily and well here! read more

We have eaten here twice (breakfast and dinner). Good food and large portions. The price is right

I highly recommend this dinner. It came recommended by our creeper trail shuttle driver who said the fish/ fish sandwich was good. This day the had an Alaskan whitefish lunch 7.99 w choice of 2 sides. The waitress said it was her favorite. It was great, thick and lightly breaded. Menu had a good variety. She also said they had fantastic breakfast particularly the thick rich french toast. We were staying in Abington Va and couldn't make it back. She said during the weekend, breakfast line will be out the door so be warned. Enjoy! read more

Great food and great service and the staff were very friendly. The food tasted much better coming off the Appalachian Trail

Ate breakfast here 3 days in a row, not a single one disappointed me. Amazing food, service and price. Be ready to eat because their meals are big. If your in Damascus, I highly recommend it read more

It's a perfect stop after riding the creeper trail to fill your belly with simple deliciousness in a comfortable diner.

True to the reviews, Damascus Diner's breakfast and lunch were great and well priced. Everything you want for in a perfect country breakfast is here. We stopped here on our way to and from Shady Valley, TN not expecting much, and we were surprised by the quality, quantity, price, and friendly service. The classic breakfast consisted of perfectly cooked eggs, bacon, grits, and hash casserole that I could eat all day, everyday. For lunch, grilled chicken salad was well prepared with a variety of greens and vegetables that held us until dinner. Always rolling the dice with a salad at a diner, but they set a new standard for well prepared and quality diner options. Bottom Line: If you pass through Damascus, you must stop here for a great meal. read more

Great, quick stop for breakfast. Staff was kind. Breakfast was great value for the money and everything we had was delicious!

A little "down home" diner in Damascus, VA, serving the best food, in large portions, at reasonable prices! You can order for pick up or sit down inside, no masks required. The food is cooked to order and not stored under heat lamps...as a matter of fact...you can see the cooking area behind the bar seating and counter area. Speaking of "bar", they also serve alcohol! Beer, wine and mixed drinks. read more

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The meatloaf sandwich was delicious! It's not a dense meatloaf, but surprisingly "light", flavorful and the sauce/glaze really pulled it all together. It's on a lightly toasted and buttered hoagie roll with lettuce, mayo, tomato and jalapeño. The staff is very courteous and Bert supportive of one another. read more

Damascus Diner - Interior view of the diner - American Near Me - Damascus, Virginia

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Rode the creeper trail and walked to this local diner. Popular plate to grab lunch. We were seated quickly and enjoyed our experience. Server was friendly and gave good feedback on the dishes we were considering for lunch read more

Wow oh wow what a delight to hop off a bike and into this amazing diner. We were pushing closing time and asked our fabulous server, Jeannie, what we should eat. She said the Hillbilly Reuben, and boy was she right! With a side of grilled cabbage, my husband and I had more than enough for a late lunch. A great crew, fast and friendly service, reasonable prices. It's hard to leave without a smile on your face and a very happy tummy. read more

Best food in Damascus. Quality food and service. Great authentic locally owned hangout. A must have !!!

As visitors in town, my husband and I followed the enthusiastic recommendations of locals to the Damascus Diner. The Damascus Diner is exactly that...a diner. It is not fancy or pretentious, but is a cozy small-town diner that offers friendly service, reasonable prices, and great-tasting, hearty food. We found that the diner was busy, even in the middle of the afternoon. Their other customers seemed to be a mixture of locals and hikers with backpacks. All seemed to be enjoying their meals and camaraderie in The Diner's casual atmosphere. We asked for menu suggestions from our server, who enthusiastically recommended the meatloaf sandwich. Because she was so clearly enamored with this item, we both ordered meatloaf sandwiches and cold drinks. Our sandwiches arrived quickly. The buns were soft, fresh, and lightly grilled. Our generous portions of meatloaf were clearly homemade and flavorful. The mayo, lettuce, tomato, and jalapeño pepper slices enhanced the meatloaf, making every bite of our sandwiches perfectly delicious. These sandwiches were incredibly filling and satisfying after a day of biking and hiking. If we are ever in this area again, we we will definitely return to The Damascus Diner! read more

Best fried chicken sandwich ever! Thick chicken breast filet, perfect crust, hot - Yum! Service was wonderful and food was delivered to table very quickly. We were surprised, as the restaurant was completely full. Will definitely return when I am in the area again. read more

A one story town that is oozing in classic Americana! Love this town. Came here for the bike ride and finished at the Damascus Diner. Local favorite and was greeted by Kristen who was just as great as the food. My daughter loved the Philly cheesesteak and curly fries. My wife and I had the meatloaf with mashed potatoes. Wonderful meal. Great restaurant and affordable. read more

Great food and friendly service. The fried cabbage is the best I ever had . I had breakfast there this morning and the gravy and grits were cooked to perfection. read more

One of the few places that we can get dinner any day of the week. Like most diners, full menu, quick service and friendly staff.

Stopped before the Virginia Creeper ride for breakfast. The food was really good as was the service!

Had just finished the Creeper Trail and needed something to replenish my body, and what an amazing choice I made! Food is GREAT, amazing service, and a nice atmosphere! It's a little cold inside, so bring a jacket! read more

What an amazing filling breakfast 2 eggs, grits, potatoes and onions, country fried chicken, gravy and two biscuits. I will be back ASAP.

After riding down the VA Creeper Trail, my wife and I asked the folks at Shuttle Shack where to go for lunch. They immediately recommended that we go to the Damascus Diner. The food was delicious (I recommend the meatloaf) and the prices are very reasonable. And the service was spot on. read more

Great local diner for those visiting Damascus for the Virginia Creeper Trail, or just passing through! read more

Damascus Diner - Double cheese burger with bacon and fries. Superb! - American Near Me - Damascus, Virginia

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From a local, food is always great. Service is always great. Small and cozy hometown feel.

This is down home cooking where the locals go. Today we had a great lunch with great service from a super friendly staff. I had the meatloaf and she had a philly cheese steak sandwich, both were excellent. You can go to MoJos - where the tourists go, or go here where the locals go. I ve been to both and I prefer this place. read more

Great for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. Home cooked meals with farm raised options. The family and I eat here regularly and we've never been disappointed. read more

Damascus Diner - The Alvarado... without the grits. - American Near Me - Damascus, Virginia

First visit was this morning for breakfast. Eggs were cooked exactly as ordered, gravy was delicious, grits were the best I've had in quite some time. The service was very attentive. As first impressions go, the Damascus Diner knocked it out of the park! I will be a return customer! read more

This place was actually surprisingly pretty good! I love that the kitchen is open so you can see everything that's happening. My major misgiving about this local diner is that because the kitchen is open, you really can see everything the cooks are doing. They would be on their phones the majority of the time and when they got an order and started cooking, they would put their phone away and immediately grab meat without washing their hands or wearing gloves. Even though the argument can be made that the bacteria burns up on the grill, they would do the same with the condiments and buns. Even though the food was good, this made me a little uneasy when eating. read more

Our family of 6 visited yesterday after doing the 17 mile stretch of the creeper trail. The staff was extremely friendly, the food was quick and tasted good - especially the buffalo tots. I would highly recommend. With Covid I know how difficult it has been for restaurants to survive and our visit here was refreshing as we received great service and all of the staff seemed to enjoy their job and appreciate our business. read more

I loved this place and the people that work here. I ate twice- once for dinner, once for breakfast. I cannot say one bad thing....oh wait. Yes I can. I was told that the meatloaf will change your life. Unfortunately I didn't know that meant everyone will order it and there won't be any left for me! :(. Ok, maybe that's not a bad thing...just get there early! The chicken sandwich I had was a great substitute and yummy. Breakfast was just down-home good cooking. Lots of food and cheap. Great place! read more

Small little spot, but the food is always good and the people are very nice. Tends to get a little loud but they have a few outside seating choices. read more

Had a double bacon cheeseburger! One of the best burgers I've had! Nice & friendly staff. Clean establishment. read more