When I first dined at this restaurant for dinner the dining experience was so good that I expressed…read morea desire to return for breakfast someday. Today I finally had an opportunity to do so, and so early in the morning I drove up to the restaurant for breakfast. When I arrived, a friendly lady greated me at the Host's station and had me seat at the table of my choice. I sat down in one of the booths and shortly after my server arrived, greeted me, and took my order. I ordered coffee to drink. To eat, I ordered the Meat Lover's Triple Meat Omelet, with homefries and white toast. My server put in the order, and yet it took a bit long to arrive. Other customers who arrived after me received their orders before mine arrived. When my order finally arrived. It looked good. They put cooked peppers and onions on top of my homefries just as I requested. The american cheese melted inside with the bacon, country sausage & ham, however the amount of meat was little compared to other places where I've had breakfast before and the price was almost double. The ambiance of the place was relaxing, and the breakfast tasted good, but just good, not great, so I wouldn't mind having breakfast here again, but I wouldn't call it a favorite place to have breakfast.

I like diner food. When we are in the area, this is an inexpensive option for breakfast or lunch. I…read morecan eat breakfast all day long. The breakfast sandwich's are good too.

Great food and service! There quite nice and I love there food every time! With the newer bar…read moreportion it makes it even better with the new portion being cleaner and having nice ambiance!

I've been here many times but it's been over 5 years since I did a review. Still great service and…read moregood fresh ingredients. The place is nice inside too. The only thing I don't like about their breakfast is there is no platter that includes gravy you have to pay $3 more for it. The gravy is great and the bacon is cooked perfectly

This place is a treasure! We brought our standard poodles and sat on the shaded patio…read more Our server Dylan was the absolute best! He welcomed us and offered water for the pups. He also told us about their rewards program, which we promptly signed up for. My hubby had shrimp and grits which was everything he hoped for! I had corned beef hash with eggs and it was delicious! The patio was clean and had large umbrella coverings to keep us comfortable. 100% recommend! And if you are lucky enough to get Dylan for a server, all the better!

First time and was extremely impressed with the menu and bites. The service was the weaker link,…read morebut still a strong 4 stars in my book and will look forward to returning with now having a Roanoke connection. The business is just outside of Roanoke in a nicer strip. Parking may be challenging on brunch weekends, however my weekday visit no problem. Our party of three was greeted and seated immediately with menus. The vibe feels First Watch chain, but all good. They do have a bar which sets them apart from other brunch joints. I assume Famous Toastery is also chain, how big no idea. Everything presented nicely and was clean. Even the men's room was spotless. The menu was strong with lots of variety. You can find anything you're looking for on any type of diet. They do offer a healthier, protein forward section. Our waitress was good upfront, but then fizzled out with sharing bar duties and was absent. I dialed in on a loaded omelette. Included a side of roasted veggies and sourdough bread with black coffee. My wife a breakfast sandwich and my son chocolate chip pancakes with scrambled eggs. Food pushed out quick, like within 15 minutes. Everything was served hot and yummy. My omelette was packed with flavor, the roasted veggies were fresh and cooked up perfectly. Even the coffee was tasty. The manager dropped by to say hello which made us feel special and secured a strong 4 stars. I look forward to returning later this Summer.

Everything in this area was closed or it was a taco bell or bojangles. I parked my car to deep dive…read moreinto searching. I was starving. I came up with nothing. I was starting to drive again and I saw the sign for Ruby Tuesday, right where I was sitting. They were open. I miss a good open salad bar. (The Ruby Tuesday in Culpeper used to be good back in the 90's but now, not so much.) I was greeted by a polite hostess and she seated me at a table with an outlet, at my request so I could charge my phone. After a bit my waitress came. (She seemed kinda put off). I ordered fish and chips with endless salad bar. Fish and chips: they were out of French fries. Bummer. I got mashed potatoes. Salad bar had seen better days and no cottage cheese. Bummer. I managed to find all else I require for a salad and ate 2 of them! Wasn't so bad. I could only eat one of my fish, as I was then, so full. I got it on a box to go.

The food was great! I got mozzarella sticks and chicken tenders with french fries. It was…read morefantastic! The server named Don was very kind and helpful. Im surprised that these resturants are closing with how delicious this was!

10/10 quick and friendly service! Portions are incredible for the price point. Took an entire…read morecollege soccer team of 40 girls and it was less than $200. They accommodated us and if we're ever back in Roanoke we will be back!!

I enjoy having breakfast at Ernie's for its warm and cozy ambiance. As soon as I enter the place I…read morefeel right at home. The sever already knows what I usually have to eat, and she serves me a freshly brewed cup of coffee as soon as I have a seat at my favorite booth. Ernie's on the Market is owned and operated by Bill Kopcial, a former Roanoke City firefighter and his business partner Scotty Smith. They are wonderful individuals. Bill always greets me when I'm having breakfast and he stops by. Just the other day, I ran into him and his family at McAlister, where they were having dinner. My usual breakfast there is two fried eggs over easy, with bacon, homefries, and white toast. I also enjoy their omelets. On weekdays they are one of the few restaurants that open at 6:00AM, so it gives you an opportunity to get a head start of the day. The server is a very friendly and hospitable young lady, who is always looking after her customers to see if they need a coffee refill or would like a glass of iced water to enjoy with their food. Today I had the usual breakfast. No matter how the cook prepares my breakfast, it always tastes so good. The white Texas toast is always fresh and soft, and the eggs and bacon tastes just right. I also enjoy looking at the historic photographs on the brick wall and their flamboyant decor. Their prices are reasonable enough to be able to leave a well deserved good tip. And one always leaves the place with a good feeling.

This was our first time eating at Cheddar's Scratch Kitchen, and we stopped here while on a road…read moretrip. We had never tried this restaurant chain before, but after this visit, we would definitely eat here again. I ordered the country fried steak with mashed potatoes and gravy. The country fried steak was really good and had a nice crunchy batter on the outside while still being tender inside. There was plenty of gravy over the steak, and the mashed potatoes and gravy went perfectly with it. The portion was also huge, so you definitely aren't leaving hungry. My wife ordered the steak and shrimp with green beans. Her steak was cooked well, the shrimp had good seasoning, and she enjoyed her meal as well. One of our favorite surprises was the croissants they bring to the table. They were warm, sweet, buttery, and almost tasted like a dessert. We loved that the first ones were complimentary, and honestly, charging about a dollar each if you want more afterward isn't bad at all. They were good enough that I could see ordering extras. The service was also very good. Our food and drinks came out in a timely manner, and we never felt like we were waiting around for anything. Everything from sitting down to getting our food went smoothly. Overall, this was a great first experience with Cheddar's Scratch Kitchen. Good food, large portions, good service, and reasonable prices for what you get. Since this was just a stop during our road trip, we didn't know what to expect, but we were glad we gave it a try. We would definitely visit Cheddar's again, and when we get back home, we'll be looking to see if there's one nearby so we can try some other things on the menu.

They are rare the chain restaurants that make you feel at home from the moment you park in their…read moreparking lot and walk towards their beautiful designed building surrounded by lovely landscape. Cheddar's Scratch Kitchen is one of them. After having been selected as number 4 of Yelp's Top 50 most prolific Elites of 2025, a year when I was also awarded the Yelp Triad Squad Photographer of the Year Award at their Yelpies 2025 Award Ceremony, an event that honored the highest-performing Yelp Elites, and where last year I was awarded the Yelp Triad Squad Yelper of the Year Award, I decided that this year, as an All-Star Yelp Elite, I not only wanted to be the first to discover new restaurants and businesses, and bring them to the attention of the public, but also to uncover those found in hidden paths that for one reason or another have not reached the public in its totality. And Cheddar's Scratch Kitchen in the Valley View area of Roanoke, Virginia, is a perfect example. After receiving an email from Cheddar's corporate office wishing me a Happy Birthday and inviting me to dine at their restaurant near me and receive a Free Dessert such as their Legendary Monster Cookie, I decided to go and accept their kind offer. Once inside, their impressive giant ceiling fan coming down from the square high ceiling dome of their main dining room in the center of the restaurant seemed to set the elegant yet relaxed ambiance of this one-of-a-kind restaurant. I was greeted at the entrance by their friendly and welcoming hostess who lead me to a comfortable booth on the left side of the restaurant close to many windows that allowed in lots of wonderful light, perfect for capturing photographs of the food which I invite you to view accompanying this review. Almost immediately after I was seated, my server Tabitha approached with a plate filled with two of their famous Honey Butter Croissants that looked amazing and tasted even better. She had a wonderful personality and it was a pleasure to give her my order. To drink I had one of their Mango flavored hand-crafted Lemonade. To dine I had a hard time choosing from their extensive menu with colorful photographs of their main dishes. But I finally decided to have their Dijon Chicken and Mushrooms: Two grilled chicken breasts with honey dijon and sautéed sliced mushrooms over rice, with the two sides of a House Salad with Balsamic Vinaigrette dressing and Buttered Off-The-Cobb Corn. Not only were the portions very generous but the chicken was tender and juicy, a reflection of its high-quality and being perfectly grilled. And the sautéed mushrooms gave it such a wonderful taste that I made the commitment right then and there, to return more often to dine there. When the time came for the "Grand Finale" dessert, I chose their Legendary Monster Cookie, whom the manager himself ordered it for me while he kindly was visiting my table and receiving my wonderful feedback of my current dining experience. It was amazingly delicious! In conclusion, I highly recommend this restaurant as one of the best chain restaurants around in which I had an extraordinary dining experience.

While in town visiting my college student we decided to go to Cracker Barrel Old Country Store in…read moreChristansburg, Va one morning. We were super hungry so was very thankful there was no line and we got sat immediately. The only reason I am giving this a 4 star and not a 5 is because our waitress kept taking forever to get to us. Took forever to get our drink orders, took forever to get the drinks, and took forever for her to grab our order. Thankfully our food came out quickly and hot.

1 STAR -- $3.99 Wasn't the Problem. The Way I Was Treated Was. I've been eating at Cracker Barrel…read morefor years, and breakfast/brunch has always been one of my favorite reasons to go. I've visited multiple locations and have generally had great experiences. Unfortunately, today's experience was so incredibly disappointing that I feel compelled to share it. I ordered one of the new fall menu items. My waitress, Karmen, asked how I wanted my eggs and then asked what kind of breakfast meat I wanted. I asked what my options were, and she listed them, including ham. I said ham would be great. She then asked what kind of ham I wanted and gave me the choices of sugar-cured or country ham. I chose country ham. My breakfast was fine. Then the bill came. There was a $3.99 charge for the ham. I asked Karmen about it because I was genuinely confused. She was also confused and took the check back to find out why I had been charged. Enter the manager. Instead of simply explaining the charge, acknowledging that there had clearly been a misunderstanding, or even saying, "I'm sorry, our server gave you incorrect information," this manager approached me with an attitude that was nothing short of condescending and insulting. Her tone and comments made it very clear that she thought I was somehow too stupid or "illiterate" to understand that there was an additional charge. I explained multiple times that I had been told by my waitress that ham was an option included with my meal, and that the waitress specifically asked me which type of ham I wanted. Her response? Essentially, "It's your responsibility to make sure your waitress is correct." Excuse me? Since when is a customer responsible for correcting a restaurant employee who is explaining the menu and taking the order? If your employee gives a customer incorrect information, that's a training issue--not a customer's intelligence issue. The manager continued arguing with me and eventually said she would see what the male manager could do. When the male manager came over, I told him something very important: This wasn't about $3.99. I would have gladly paid $3.99 if I had been told there was an additional charge. What bothered me was being treated like I was stupid for questioning a charge that resulted directly from what I was told by their own employee. He apologized for her behavior and told me she was "going through a rough time" and had stepped away. I'm sorry, but having a rough day does not give someone permission to humiliate and disrespect paying customers. I asked for her name because I fully intend to let Cracker Barrel know exactly how I was treated. Interestingly, he wouldn't give me her name. So apparently, I leave knowing that I was treated horribly, the manager responsible simply walked away, and there may not even be any accountability for her behavior. I've worked with the public. I understand that customers can be difficult. I also understand that mistakes happen. What separates a good business from a bad one is how those mistakes are handled. This could have been a 30-second conversation: " I'm sorry, there was a misunderstanding. The ham carries an additional charge." Instead, I was made to feel like I was stupid, incapable of reading a menu, and somehow responsible for an employee giving me incorrect information. That's unacceptable. Cracker Barrel, you can keep the $3.99. What you should be concerned about is the fact that someone representing your company thought it was appropriate to speak to a customer this way. The $3.99 didn't ruin my breakfast. Her attitude did. And if this is how management treats customers when they ask a simple question, I can find plenty of other places to have breakfast.

We had a great breakfast at Eggs Up Grill in Blacksburg. From the moment we walked in, we were…read moregreeted with friendly Southern hospitality. The restaurant has cute, cheerful decor and an extensive menu with plenty of options. I went with the Southern staples- eggs, sausage, a biscuit with sausage gravy, and grits- and everything was very good. The coffee was excellent, too, which is always important at breakfast! Great food, welcoming service, and a bright, friendly atmosphere. Definitely recommend if you're looking for a good breakfast in Blacksburg!

Recently visited Eggs Up Grill in Blacksburg, Va because I was visiting my daughter in college and…read morewe wanted to give this place a try. We actually tried eating here a few months prior but the wait was nearly 2 hours long. This go around we had no wait. We were immediately sat and our drink orders were taken. Both my daughter and I chose apple juice. We also ordered a small appetizer b/c she was starving. The appetizer was yummy, can't remember what it was called but it was basically like doughnuts without the caramel it comes with. Our server was a young man and he did a fantastic job. He was very attentive to our table and our needs. The food was amazing, now I see why there was a 2 hour wait last time. I rarely eat other people's grits but these were pretty tasty and cooked just right. When I got my check I was in total shock though. Two apple juices (with no refills mind you) were approx. $5 a piece. WTF, why so expensive? I could have purchased a large jug of apple juice from Kroger. Yeah, I know I sound cheap. Nope, that the case just shocked at the price of a small glass of apple juice was with again no refills. We will definitely return next time I visit but we won't get apple juice again, we will stick to water.