Honestly it's more of a 3.5 but round-up-able enough for me…read more My son had a thing at Randolph Macon during spring break. He needed lunch before we hit the road home. After looking for someplace close we found cafe54. SUPER close to campus. My eggs were ok. The corned beef hash was the canned kind just like I like it, because some stuff you can make fresh and fancy up but that preservative, war time taste just hits and you know I'm right. I had coffee that would put hair on your chest. and an Arnold palmer that was kind of watery. Oddly enough I found those traits acceptable. My son had french toast. This is only the 3rd time he's had it (by choice) and he really enjoyed it. While brunch/lunch was a 3.5 in my book it was a 5 for him There is no tap to pay but they do take the usual cash and card. So just don't forget your cards in your pants pockets and you'll be ok. The place was bright and airy with outdoor seating and the service was just ok. Decent place. You should go in a try it out.

as a longtime resident of Ashland, who really wants to see a successful business in the center of…read moremy town it really pains me to have to give this review. I've eaten here twice now the first time I said, I would never go back, but I wanted to give it a second chance. This place basically does breakfast and if you only do one thing, you should be great and let's face it. Breakfast is one of the easiest things to make and do well but this place misses the mark on every level. First impressions walking in the door, the place is freezing cold even the waitresses all have goosebumps and who wants to sit in a refrigerator and be uncomfortable while you're eating? We walked in the door to a nearly empty restaurant with these big, beautiful sunny windows, but they sat in a dark corner while the booths in the windows were all empty. Business 101 people attract people put them in the windows so that they can have use and people can see that the business has customers!!!! maybe they didn't wanna sit us next to the windows because they were covered with greasy fingerprints that looked like they had been there since the last weekend and hadn't been cleaned. The glass was gross. The menu has all the standard fair that you would expect from a regular breakfast restaurant.... in Kansas. all very American. Nothing stands out as being gourmet or unique in a market where there's a lot of money and a lot of transplants who are used to better stuff than ordinary Americana breakfast food. The prices are a little high, but it's 2026. Everything's high. We order our food. I got scrambled eggs and they were hard as rubber because they were overcooked.! How do you own a breakfast restaurant and you can't cook scrambled eggs? I had the eggs returned and they did a decent enough job on the next batch but generally speaking the food was just barely OK. I got orange juice and it came in a giant glass and it was clearly from concentrate. Maybe that works in Iowa but at a specialty restaurant in a fashionable town I want fresh squeeze orange juice. I don't need 10 gallons of it. I would rather have a little juice glass full of fresh orange juice than a gallon of concentrated crap. I just don't think these people understand their clientele and they don't do anything special like blueberries for your pancakes.... There's so many things you can do with breakfast and they just did the bare minimum. It's so disappointing to have the restaurant with the absolute best geography in our community barely trying to make decent food or make customers comfortable in a clean environment. I was charitable when I gave them two stars because I actually felt bad. I want them to succeed, but they really need to rethink what they're doing and try a lot harder.

Classic Diner! Once in a while when I'm starving in the morning we will come here! They have a lot…read moreof early bird deals that should definitely be checked out! It is exactly what you would expect out of a diner! it is pretty fast paced if there is space for seating and you pay at the front with your ticket after! The fried oyster on the seasonal Benedict was amazing! i'd love to try more dishes next time like the cinnabon pancakes!

Came in at the perfect time because there was a pretty long wait by the time we were heading out…read morethe door. It's your classic local diner with that hometown feel. My husband said their sausage gravy is one of the best he's had in VA. Service was quick and friendly. There was a little bit of a wait for the food, but the place was packed, so it was totally understandable. If you're in town and craving a solid diner breakfast, this local spot is definitely worth the visit

The food was excellent. Crab dip then chicken sandwich on ciabatta with glazed balsamic wth peppers…read morewas delish. Service was outstanding.

If you are trying to support a local business over a chain, this is the place you need to go! This…read morespot is an absolute gem. It was a bit hidden but great location next to an actual train track. Interestingly enough, a train passed through while we dinned. I'm sure the outside experience it better than indoors. However, the outside tables is more limited. They feature a small menu, but you can tell they focus on fresh ingredients. Quality over quantity. I ordered the chicken salad sandwich, and it was easily one of the best I have ever had! What really elevates it is the inclusion of thinly sliced apples; they provide a fantastic crunch and a perfect sweet-tart balance. You have to try it! We stopped by during a busy Tuesday lunch rush, and despite the place being packed, the staff was very attentive. Everyone was kind and clearly working hard, doing their absolute best to check in on us and keep things moving. Highly recommend this local spot for a fresh, high-quality lunch!

If you're near Kings Dominion and craving Mexican food, you've got to try this place! It's…read morebeautifully decorated and has plenty of seating, so you don't feel cramped even when it's busy. We ordered the Enchiladas Yucatan and Enchiladas Mexicanas.. both were absolutely delicious. The portions were generous, and the quality was spot on. Everything tasted fresh and flavorful. Service was quick, and the staff was super polite. What really stood out was that even the manager came by to check on us and make sure everything was good. You can tell they genuinely care about customer satisfaction. Definitely a great spot to relax and enjoy a good meal after a fun day at Kings Dominion, or if you're in Virginia or just passing by and hungry like we were haha :)

Unassuming, attached to Red Roof Inn, but what a hidden gem of a restaurant! My sister visits on…read moreher long drives up the East coast, and I wish I had the opportunity to do so, too. Great portion sizes, fresh food, prompt and kind service.

Service was nice and friendly I got the hickory bbq sandwich with macaroni salad. I thought the…read moresandwhich was a letdown it was pretty bland tasting didn't have much flavor the roll was nice and soft and tasted good. We also got chocolate chess pie. It was nice and rich with great flavor. Nice dark chocolate flavor mixed with buttery crust. My view on this place has pretty tiny portions too.

Last Friday's lunch decision directed me to this small town delicious spot. I hadn't been there in…read moreyears. First, I checked out the menu that is posted on the wall, and tried to make the right decision. EVERYTHING is homemade. Ok, I decided on the Tuna Salad on a white homemade yeast roll. You can select one side, so I had cucumber, tomato and onion salad. I couldn't pass up on fresh lemonade and a slice of one of the most delicious coconut pie I've ever had. The lady that took my order was soooo sweet and of course knowledgeable of the menu. I didn't feel rushed, just relaxed. Soooo we had the most interesting conversation that concluded her parents knew my mother back in the day. I didn't expect tears of joy at lunch. It was lovely! I didn't get her name, but I'll never forget her until I return with friends and family to experience this "small town" treasure. Ok, the food. The roll was golden brown, soft and screamed HomeMade. It was filled with a white flaky and well seasoned tuna salad, topped with fresh crunchy shredded lettuce. YUM ! The cucumber, grape tomato and onion salad had a lite vinaigrette dressing. Fresh !! There is freshly made strawberry lemonade, lemonade, Iced tea and the Pepsi fountain drink products. Ok, the star of the show. That slice of coconut pie was Perfect. The crust was brown, very flaky and filled with a thick creamy coconut filling. This little cute old town restaurant is next to the railroad track and train station that's across from Randolph Macon College. It's popular to the students and residents of Ashland. If you would like A DELICIOUS Lunch in a warm and cute small town restaurant, come to Homemade's by Suzanne!!!! Thank you

Limited seating options and sketchy crowd but would be fine except they advertise karaoke and then…read moreshut it down after the first round I traveled a long ways to see Tim Wade karaoke and was disappointed so we left and spent over $100 next door.

Nothing to write home about. Just an old dated-looking restaurant. Food ok. Prices very good.read more

Thank you Pat! Excellent service and perfect waffle and hash browns. Exemplary! Table was clean…read moreand not sticky as so many other places are! Would take my mother here!!! Super fast service in and out in 40 min or less. Thank you!

Stopped in for a quick breakfast on a Saturday morning. The restaurant is small and doesn't have…read morealot of seating. We had a 15 minute wait for a seat at the side counter. Our view was behind the counter so we saw everything that was going on in the cooking area. This can be good and bad. The service was okay nothing special. The meal was good. The price was average for a meal of this size. I would go again but not on a Saturday morning.

Quaint historic pub/restaurant. Ample parking and charming exterior and interior. Staff is friendly…read moreand cheerful. The menu offers a variety of options and includes specials (Wednesdays - $10 burger and fries). The club sandwich I ordered was a generous portion of fresh ingredients and very tasty. Fries were hand cut but a bit greasy and undercooked. Prices are very reasonable. Soft rock music playing added to the relaxing ambience.

It's been years since I left a review, but last nights dinner was pitiful…read more Dinner for 6 and a busy night. Ordered drinks, apps, apps came out quickly and were good (fried oysters and cheese curds). But our problems began when our waitress Lisa brought the drinks from the bar. My husband ordered the inkjet blackberry mint cider and was brought a beer, suspect it was probably DB, which he likes both but a cider is certainly not a beer. When he confronted our waitress and brought the discrepancy to her attention, she was argumentative and invited my husband to go down to the bar with her to sort it out. He took her up on her offer and did return to the table with cider not with what she had initially served him. Mistakes happen but piss poor attitude makes it an issue. Dinner was not great for any of us (steak frites x3, fried catfish, rockfish, and shrimp and grits). Fried okra, fried catfish, and the shrimp (fried and not fried) were the edible items. Food was unseasoned overall and needed hot sauce which we requested and received. We let the manager know of our issues when she came by our table, not looking for hand outs or comps but for majority of us having been in the service industry at one time, and one currently in the service industry, let her know the disappointment in the dinner but mostly with our waitress. Checks brought and our friend (the one in the service industry) was told when her check was delivered that the comped her husband's meal. The steak frites that were completely inedible with added shrimp. She looked at the bill and they ended up discounting the shrimp. Unexpected but a bit misleading considering it was the entree he didn't eat. We enjoyed our show after dinner. But we will never return to the restaurant, bad food and worse service.

Just wanted to share a current menu. It is NOTHING like the pic shown here. Also, plan on…read morereservations and a long dining experience. Not super family friends--a glass of water is $8. They did tell us they had a family style special of meatloaf for $20 per person.

We went to Ashland to check out The Market at Henry Clay Inn. It's open 7 days a week, serving up…read moredelicious coffee drinks, homemade pasties & light fare. The shop was quiet & had nice background music. There were a few tables to sit at & a long bar counter. The shop was empty, I'm sure due to the recent snowfall. I ordered my go to drink, an oat milk latte & my hubby enjoyed a chai latte & a pear almond pastry. The latte was delicious & the service was friendly on a cold day. The Inn is absolutely beautiful & a treasure of Ashland. It's a must see!

I got the sausage plate ($15) with grits and onions rings and red neck egg roll ($10) It took about…read more10 mins for the egg rolls and another 40 mins for the main dish to come out unfortunately. The grits were really good and the onions rings were fried and battered really well. The sausage however was mediocre. The waitress was very apologetic and even threw in free dessert to make up for the slow service. Thankfully I wasn't in a rush so it was a nice gesture. I would come back and actually get a grit meal based on the side of grits that I had which were phenomenal. Overall I was happy with experience and would come back again. Food(50%): 6.0 Staff/service(25%): 9.0 Value(25%): 8.0 Overall: 7.3/10

I hate leaving reviews without pictures, but I was at a Weddingl Family Rehearsal Dinner…read more They came and set everything up in portable chafing dishes to keep it warm. We had a great selection of food, Pulled Pork, Pulled Chicken, Ribs, Baked Beans, Tater Tots with cheese and bacon, and a very nice cold pasta and veggie salad. There were rolls and biscuits and bottles of Jake's BBQ sauce. Everyone loved the food, the ribs were my favorite... I'm even bringing some leftovers in a cooler! I live 8-9 hours away! I can't wait to take another trip to Ashland and visit Jake's!