We found ourselves in Leesburg on a Wednesday morning and decided to stop by Leesburg Diner for…read morebreakfast. It wasn't busy, so we were seated immediately, and the service was friendly, attentive, and never overbearing--thanks Mike! The interior feels like a cross between an old country store and a classic small-town diner. There's a counter with stools, booths lining the opposite wall, and additional tables toward the back. The building definitely shows its age--which makes sense given its location in historic Leesburg. The men's restroom is tiny, and the dining room was a little chilly (something a few other Yelpers have mentioned), but with the humidity outside, it wasn't a dealbreaker. The overall atmosphere was relaxed and welcoming. We ordered an Americano, a waffle with scrambled eggs, and the country fried steak with sunny-side-up eggs and hash browns. Everything was delicious. The Americano, made with locally roasted Cafe Kindred coffee, was excellent--good enough that I may have to stop by their Falls Church location and pick up a bag of beans. The country fried steak was generously smothered in gravy, with plenty left over for the crispy hash browns. My eggs were just a touch more cooked than I prefer, but they were still runny enough to mix into the hash browns. My wife's waffle was enormous, and she enjoyed every bite. The portions are generous, the prices are very reasonable, and the overall value is hard to beat. After reading some previous reviews, I'm glad we visited during a quieter time. Between the comforting food, welcoming atmosphere, and attentive service, Leesburg Diner delivered exactly what you hope for from a hometown diner. We'd gladly stop in again the next time we're in Leesburg.

This was our first visit and we had heard good things about this diner. What a complete…read moredisappointment. The star earned was for the average service. The server was nice he deserves acknowledgment. The food however was zero stars. The restaurant was not too crowded, and we were seated right away. The ambient temperature was uncomfortably cold for the entire time we were there. Even the tables around us were saying the same thing. I ordered the classic American breakfast with soft scrambled eggs, sausage and a cheddar biscuit. I wanted hash browns but they were out (at 9:15 on a Sunday morning?!) so I settled for the breakfast potatoes. My companion ordered a side of medium poached eggs and a Belgian waffle. The food came out in a timely manner. Everything on my plate was n completely overcooked. The soft scrambled eggs were dry, rubbery and brown on the outside, the potatoes were VERY brown and burnt looking and the sausage was dry and overcooked. I was so excited to try the biscuit but when I picked it up it literally crumbled like sand in my hand. It was a dark orange and clearly overcooked. The waffle was not even slightly warm. However the poached eggs were warm and cooked perfectly. That was the only thing cooked correctly in our entire order. We flagged down our server and he even said how overcooked it was. He returned everything except the poached eggs to have it remade. When we got the 2nd attempt it was not much better at all. I still had brown on the exterior of the eggs, the potatoes were about 25% less burnt looking and I got an English muffin instead of a biscuit because apparently they were all overcooked. The sausage looked better but was like eating rubber. The waffle was warm but doughy on the inside. We did finish the waffle and poached eggs and 1/2 of my English muffin but that was about it. Didn't eat the eggs, I only ate 1/2 a sausage because it had such an unpleasant texture to it. We totally struck out. The food was simply not good at all. The service was ok. We don't see ourselves coming back and it was an expensive breakfast given we left hungry. Such a disappointment.

A great local little joint. The food is awesome. Everything we've tried we've been very happy with…read more Will be sad to see it closing this month.

Stopped here to pickup dinner. The staff is super friendly and food is delicious. I got the chili…read moresoup and a side of mac and cheese, it was perfect meal after a chilly evening of walking around.

Trinity House Cafe & Market is an outreach of a religious nonprofit. It's a cafe and market (which…read moresells faith-inspired home goods, gifts, and books). Full disclosure - I'm not a Christian. But I was thirsty when I happened to be walking past Trinity House this past Friday, and I stopped in. The cafe is large, with lots of comfortable seating. The main room had tons of windows and great light. I had enough time to enjoy a cold drink and read my book at one of their tables next to a window. I think it's a great place for studying, reading, or working - comfortable seating, great light, and a menu of beverages and snacks. They clearly have a mission, which I don't know much about, and the the things they sell weren't for me (crosses and Bibles and other Christian themed items), but the cafe was very comfortable.

Had the pleasure of grabbing an iced coffee with a friend here today! I love how cute this cafe is…read moreand all the trinkets they have to offer. My iced latte was out of this world! My friend opted for a breakfast sandwich, which looked tasty as-well. Staff was friendly. Love the outdoor seating option on these fall days.

We absolutely love Bassetts!! It's our favorite restaurant in Poolesville!! You can get burgers…read more(which are the best!!), fish, chicken, Mexican, crab cakes- anything you want! You would think with such a larger menu it wouldn't be good, but we have loved everything we've ever tried!!! We love the local laid back feel. The service and the people are amazing and friendly. It's 1000% worth it!!!

We went to Bassett's for a party of 20, on a Sunday. Bassett's has a lot of different rooms that…read morecan accommodate your party. The food and drinks are amazing and everyone liked their food. The service was great with no undue delays. Even with 20 diners, the food came out at the same time. We had a great time and I highly recommend the beautiful drive to Poolesville for this outstanding dining experience. I was very pleased with the check too! Thank you for a great event Bassett's!

Hidden gem is what comes to mind. The only downside is this place is tucked away and impossible to…read morefind if you don't go looking for it. Food was amazing. I wish they'd put more meat in their sandwhiches, but the quiche brought a smile to my father's face so it made up for it. The coffee was amazing too. If I could leave one critique, It's just to put a bit more In your sandwhiches. I had the Tuscan chicken and it tasted amazing, but the chicken was a thin slice. Not super filling.

I had the Herb chicken salad on spicy ciabatta which was..surprisingly bland. I was expecting…read moreseasoned chicken, but perhaps they forgot or were in a rush when making it. The sandwich was at least overflowing and the bread tasty, sort of a cheddar jalapeño bread but..something was definitely missing in the chicken. At least it was reasonably priced at $9.50 but they will nickel and dime for anything else on it. The kids menu is Expensive! For the price of a PB&J, you could buy a loaf of bread, a jar of peanut butter, and a jar of jelly and make 10 of them. I think they tried to price kids items like adult meals. It was crowded at lunch time, some inside seating, looked like more outside. Parking is in a lot nearby but can fill up. Plenty of drinks and such. Kind of an ordinary deli with comparatively good prices for adult meals when held up against other places in the area.

The food at every Blue Ridge Grill location is outstanding, and so is the ambiance. The music,…read morephenomenal atmosphere, and classic, old-fashioned charm are what make this place so special. The service is consistently excellent at every location, and you can tell they take tremendous pride in it. However, I have to give a special shoutout to Joe, the bartender at the Leesburg location. This man is, hands down, the best bartender I've ever encountered, both in the United States and overseas. He's so exceptional that I still remember the very first time he took care of me. His outstanding service and hospitality made such a lasting impression that I've been a regular at the Leesburg location ever since! As a business developer and salesman, I frequently entertain clients, and Joe is one of the main reasons I love bringing them to this particular location. He is a truly classy, elegant, and charismatic gentleman who knows how to make every guest feel welcomed and appreciated. His professionalism, attention to detail, and genuine hospitality are second to none. He understands that exceptional service goes beyond simply serving food and drinks; it's about building relationships and creating memorable experiences that keep people coming back. Joe is a tremendous asset to Blue Ridge Grill, and I sincerely hope his dedication and exceptional service receive the recognition they deserve!

We ate dinner there on 5/5/2026. My wife had a burger and fries. Burger was cooked well, nice and…read morejuicy. Toppings were fresh. The burger itself needed some seasoning but the sandwich was very tasty. I had the Chicken piccata. The chicken was well seasoned, tender, juicy. It was delicious. The pasta was tender, perfectly cooked. Loved the sauces on the dish. I would have liked more of them. The capers worked well on the the dish. I'd order this again. Our server was attentive. We had a great dinning experience.

The burgers were amazing the time was excellent people worked with joy it was an amazing stop by…read moreplace! Also the people movement it's pretty quick so you can get seated fast and comfortable

MELT Gourmet Cheeseburgers must be operated by culinary lunatics. I mean that as the highest…read morepossible compliment. A normal person looks at a hamburger and asks, "Would you like cheese on that?" The people at MELT apparently look at one and ask, "How can we make this so extraordinary that customers begin questioning whether everything they previously called a burger was actually just meat occupying bread?" I ordered the Paris Burger: Premium beef char-grilled with roasted garlic, then topped with melted French Brie, balsamic-glazed onions, baby spinach, and a smear of Dijon mustard on a house-made bun. This ingredient list sounds less like a hamburger and more like several upscale appetizers became trapped in an elevator and decided to form a government. I do not know what kind of inspired nut job first assembled this combination, but everything contributes to everything else. The Brie, roasted garlic, sweet richness of the balsamic-glazed onions, spinach, and Dijon do not compete for attention; they cooperate with suspicious precision. The flavor is exquisite. This should not be placed in the same category as ordinary burgers unless the category is titled "Round Foods That Technically Contain Beef." And then there is the bun. Most hamburger buns eventually choose one of two career paths: Damp sponge or roofing material. This one rejected both. It was cooked to that nearly mythical point between soft and soggy, firm and crunchy. It supported the burger without collapsing, disintegrating, or scraping the roof of my mouth like an edible Brillo pad. Perfection. For a side, I ordered the sweet potato fries. They were already very good, which apparently was considered insufficient by the resident mad scientists. Someone had the completely unreasonable idea of serving them with marshmallow fluff. Marshmallow fluff. With sweet potato fries. This sounds like a suggestion made at 2:00 a.m. by someone who should have been politely escorted away from the kitchen. Instead, that person may be a genius. The combination is incredible. The salty sweet potato fries dipped in marshmallow fluff produced one of those moments when your brain objects on principle while your hand quietly reaches for another fry. This proves that not every insane idea is crazy; some merely require dipping sauce. I also had the Thin Mint shake, which was excellent except for the only legitimate complaint I could manufacture during the entire meal: It came with an ordinary straw. Every attempt to drink it became a small plumbing emergency when a piece of Thin Mint lodged in the opening. Sip, blockage, investigate, clear obstruction, repeat. I was not drinking a milkshake so much as performing routine maintenance on a delicious cookie pipeline. A proper milkshake straw would eliminate the one defect in an otherwise outstanding operation. This was not merely a good meal from a burger joint. It was a culinary experience disguised as casual food. The Paris Burger was phenomenal, the fries and marshmallow fluff were an act of benevolent madness, and even my complaint involves the shake containing too many actual pieces of Thin Mint to pass through standard beverage infrastructure. MELT is almost worth traveling to Virginia for by itself. If the people running this place are insane, nobody intervene. Whatever treatment would make them normal might ruin the menu.

One of my local "Go-To" spots. Food is always excellent! Ambiance and service are always good!…read moreDefinitely a favorite.

I've been to LPH several times over the years, and really enjoyed everything about it. This is my…read morefirst visit since the new owners took over. We had a reservation on a Thursday at 5:30 and were seated promptly. Our waitress, Ellen E, was pleasant and attentive. First we asked about happy hour (which goes until 6) and were told this is only applicable at the bar. OK, I guess, but not very friendly especially to those of us who are height challenged and can't do the high bar stools - and who also might want to enjoy a meal. I had an LPH burger and subbed sweet potato fries for regular fries. I was surprised to see a $2 uncharge on the bill since on the menu (which I just checked again online) these 2 items (regular and sweet potato fries) are exactly the same price. I mentioned this to the gentleman who took our checks (another server) and he said he was told this was how to charge it. My friend also had an LPH burger and asked for yellow mustard instead of the dijonnaise that was included. She was charged $0.25 for this "addition." Again, we were told this was how they were directed to write the tickets. I don't think I've ever written primarily about pricing policies. But honestly the $2 and the $0.25 - combined with the happy hour only being at the bar - seemed very nickel and dime. Despite the food being ok, I don't think I'll return as these policies left a bad taste in my mouth (pun intended).

Buford's Biscuits absolutely lives up to the hype. If you're a biscuit lover, this place deserves a…read morespot on your must-visit list. We stopped in on a Friday morning and were pleasantly surprised by how quiet it was. We were seated immediately, which gave us a chance to take in the restaurant's charming farmhouse aesthetic. With its high ceilings and rustic décor, it feels like a modern take on an old country farmhouse that's warm and inviting without feeling overdone. As an unexpected bonus, we happened to visit during Restaurant Week, and the special was an incredible value. It included a Buff-Mosa, deviled eggs, and the Low Country Biscuit. My wife ordered the Southern Philly, so we ended up sampling a little of everything. The Buff-Mosa was a refreshing way to start the meal. Made with Blue Ridge Vodka, Cava, and strawberry-watermelon juice, it was light, crisp, and not overly sweet. The deviled eggs were topped with bacon jam, which added a nice savory touch. They had a bit more mustard and horseradish kick than I'm accustomed to, but they were still delicious and packed with flavor. The real star, though, was the Low Country Biscuit. It was absolutely enormous, stacked with perfectly fried chicken, chunky pimento cheese, and hot honey. The chicken was crispy on the outside, juicy on the inside, and the combination of the rich pimento cheese with the sweet heat of the hot honey was outstanding. The honey added just enough spice to complement the sandwich without overpowering the other flavors. I also tried a bite of my wife's Southern Philly, and it was fantastic. It's a creative Southern spin on a classic Philly cheesesteak and one that's definitely worth ordering. Service was friendly and attentive throughout our meal. One fun detail I really appreciated was that the check is presented inside a book, a small touch that fits perfectly with the restaurant's farmhouse theme. Between the outstanding biscuits, generous portions, creative menu, and excellent service, Buford's Biscuits delivered a fantastic breakfast experience. There are still plenty of menu items I'd love to try, so we'll definitely be back.

We were greeted warmly as we walked through the door. The hostess seated us immediately and the…read morewaitress came over right away. However, the waitress walked up to our table sniffling and wiping her nose. The last thing you want to see is a sick server helping you. And I don't know if it's because she was a little sick but she was not friendly. I asked my companion if he thought she seemed unfriendly and he agreed. And although our food came out looking really good, we chatted about how our dishes tasted, and both of us were kind of lukewarm about them. It felt like each dish was relying too much on what went on the biscuit for flavor and the biscuit itself was bland. That was really surprising since that's the entire theme of the restaurant. I don't know if it was an off day and they forgot to add salt or something, but even the leftover biscuit that I had the next day was bland after the second try with it. A colleague had actually recommended this spot to me so I was overall surprised by our visit. I'm not sure if we'd give it another try.