Poppy's Place in Front Royal is a TOTAL return to another time. Poppy, after whom the restaurant is…read morenamed, is the grandfather of the people who work (and I suspect at least partially own) the place. You walk in and order at the counter. This is a down home breakfast place where clearly everything is made to order from scratch. When we arrived, there was a woman waiting on a large takeout order. The order was for the wedding party for her daughter who was getting married that day. The bride so loves this place that she wanted her wedding party to share breakfast from her favo spot. So you get the picture. Very simple, very local. We ordered an array of breakfast items that included omelettes, grilled cheese, egg and cheese and pancakes, toast, along with coffee. The service was wonderful, the people who work here are wonderful. The food is good, certainly not great. I am from a bigger city and perhaps my expectations are skewed from that. This is a great place to visit for breakfast just outside of the National Park and it feels nice to support the local business. Just know what to expect.

So Happy when I learned that Poppy's Place delivered! They have delicious food, but it is…read moresometimes hard to get away from the office. My Egg Salad Sandwich was so good, and it hit the spot! And fast, food was here in less than 30 minutes at lunch-hour...no one can beat that in the area. The delivery person was so polite and had the best smile, not sure if he was an employee or from a delivery service, he made my day. Highly recommend Poppy's Place.

Saw the reviews and had driven by at odd times when they weren't open just in the area so I had…read morewanted to try them Very crowded but they handled the crowd quickly Burgers were very good very nice bun Fries were especially good I had one of their vanilla milkshakes really good Overall a very good burger place Also very kid/family friendly

What we got: Spicy…read morechicken sandwich (helltown spice level) - I will never do this again. I somehow misread what I got last time and thought I'd done this level. NOPE. I'm lucky I split it with someone so we both could have a chicken burger and a hamburger. I couldn't even finish my half and took one of the two pro offered Tum's. Pure spice, couldn't even taste a flavour. Cried. And lips are inflamed. I can't, in good conscience, rate the sandwich. Vanilla custard - 4* hallelujah I had this to help calm the heat. I ordered the junior scoop but in a waffle cone it looked huge. Cavern burger - 5* that was one good hamburger. Would 10/10 recommend.

My friend brought a mountain of smoked brisket from this place yesterday and brought it to Jiffy…read moreLube Live for a tailgate. OMG!!! The brisket was phenomenal! Tender, moist, smoky, and the fat literally melted in my mouth.

Stopped in to get a sammich to go - ordered their version of an Italian sub - with most of the…read morefixings - a 6 inch sub with extra mayo, and with lettuce, tomatoes, onions, pickles and black pepper. And a bag of Jalapeño chips. While I was waiting, I explored the small space. Two Fat Butchers offers a wide selection of freshly ground meats, sausages, steaks, burgers, jerky, and more! I'd love to bring a cooler and stock up! I took the sammich to go - the thing felt really heavy and dense. I wasn't sure I'd be able to eat the whole thing in one sitting! I drove into Shenandoah National Park and sat at the Dickey Ridge Visitor Center and wolfed down the sammich. It was very tasty and filling - and I did eat the whole thing! Check out Two Fat Butchers! #TwoFatButchers

The chicken sandwich was very good however I was blindsided by the price! $14 !! Ridiculous! Now I…read moreknow the reason they don't post the prices on the menu- you don't know the cost until you pay. I believe in supporting local businesses but if theu charge that much for a sandwich I will be going elsewhere.

The cocomocha latte was pretty good, I'd say a 7.5/10. The peach smoothie was a 9.5/10 according to…read moremy girlfriend. The breakfast sandwiches were good, could have gone without the savory spread on them, the croissants were extremely crumbly, may just want to get their croissants at Costco, 7/10. Overall the atmosphere and music are great and the employees are super nice and the service is fast.

Note: I am a crab cake connoisseur. I eat them all over the country and here is my opinion based on…read moremy tastes and experiences (I travel the country and try to find local places like this to try... I've eaten crab cakes all over including several famous MD crab cakes and I work at a fresh seafood market where we make our own crab cakes. So when I say I know my crab cakes.... I know my crab cakes. Talk of the mountain: this is a super cute and friendly small restaurant located on Main Street. It is very local friendly and the kind of place the staff/owners would know your name and your regular order. I LOVE that. The staff are warm and inviting. You can watch them breading your food and chat with them as you eat. I loved watching. We got the crab cake with fried oysters and shrimp plate with Mac n cheese and fries and hush puppies and another fried shrimp plate with their slaw. It was pretty pricey but we expected that when buying quality seafood. The fried shrimp were absolutely incredible as were the fried oysters (minus the pearl my son found in the one he ate... but again not too much of a surprise). The taste was great, the cook time was perfect, they were delicious! The fries were seasoned and tasty as were the hush puppies (nothing to scream about but definitely good!) the slaw was good (according to my son... I'm not a slaw person). The Mac n cheese was definitely different but not exactly mind blowing. I felt indifferent I didn't love it and feel like I needed it tomorrow, but it wasn't bad. I honestly didn't have an opinion either way on it but I did eat it. The crab cake. The good: this was literally packed with crab meat. Obviously we seek out places that Jam Pack their crab cakes with actual pieces of quality lump crab. Talk of the Mountain certainly does this.... In my opinion to the extreme. When they say zero fillers, they MEAN IT. So does zero fillers make a good crab cake? In my opinion not this way. It was not my cup of tea and I love crab and crab cakes (obviously). It seemed like their formula for the binder was a mustard based concoction and then it was solid crab. The flavor left a lot to be desired and it didn't feel like eating crab cake because there was no filler at all. Making crab cakes is such a delicate balance, a true art in my opinion and while TOTM most definitely is serious about ensuring you taste the crab in their "cakes" the end result was more of a pile of lump crab with a sauce. All that being said I would absolutely eat there again. They were fabulous and I truly applaud their style. This is just my personal perspective from the one visit. Definitely worth a try if you're in the area! Rating: my knee jerk is to give this a 4 because I really am not a fan of the Crabcake and would not order it again, however everything else and the people were 10 stars so I feel like a 5 star rating is deserved. If they ever modified their recipe I would try it again happily AND will def eat there again. The shrimp and oyster was phenomenal.

Excellent food, Amazing service and Large portions. Best…read morepotato salad and greens. Best seafood

We stopped here on our way back to DC from Shenandoah. Very spacious and LOTS of options for your…read morecaffeinated heart's desire. I opted for my go-to hazelnut latte and my boyfriend had a mocha. Both were pretty good. It was a Sunday morning, not too terribly busy. The cashier and barista were friendly and our drinks were made fast. They were great pick-me-ups for our drive home.

Super cute spot. Clean, quiet, friendly staff. The atmosphere is very cozy. The milkshakes are good…read moreand the brownies are amazing. It was a great place to stop and have a sweet treat after walking around downtown. Definitely give it a try!

Fun little place! Very much an old country style diner, like a local version of Cracker Barrel,…read moreright down to the store with everything you could ever want with their name on it! We ordered the Rueben and the brisket grilled cheese. Both were outstanding! I had the potato salad which was OK but my son got the onion rings which were very good. We grabbed some of their apple cider donuts for the road which were excellent. The staff was friendly and helpful and we really enjoyed this place.

The Apple House Review Looks can definitely be deceiving…read moreand this spot proves exactly why you should never judge a book by its cover. If you're anywhere near Luray Caverns, Shenandoah, or Massanutten, make sure you stop by The Apple House. This hidden gem is a perfect blend of a local shop, diner, and local bar tavern all wrapped into one cozy experience. Because the food is just that good, expect a line but don't let that scare you. It moves quickly and is absolutely worth the wait. The staff is friendly and helpful which adds to the country experience. Whether you're stopping in for breakfast or lunch, you'll be pleasantly surprised by the flavors, portions, and overall experience. You'll leave full, satisfied, and already thinking about your next visit. If you're in the area... trust me, you're going to want to come back.

CLAYs catered my daughter's wedding! It was fabulous!…read moreA hurricane hit but that didn't stop Clay's from cooking the food and delivering a feast that everyone loved!!!

Everything is amazing about Clay's BBQ! The owner has been a family friend for a long time and he…read moreis amazing and really pulled through and made my wedding as simple as possible! He made sure we were well fed! We got so many compliments on his food, including family who live states away said it was hands down the best BBQ ever!!!! Thank you so so much for everything!! We even take pictures with the burnt ends haha

Yet another great meal at "Las Caverns" the rotisserie chicken is amazing and the fried yuca is…read morealways cooked just right, I always get the pinto beans but the Spanish rise is a good option. The staff there is always friendly and smiling, the restaurant is clean and nicely decorated.

My husband and I really enjoyed our meals here. He had the 1/2 of a chicken with fried rice and…read moreplantains. He said the chicken was very juicy, even the white meat. I had the Arroz Con Mariscos - it was very tasty with plenty of seafood. I enjoyed the vinegar based salad that came with it, as well. Our waitress was very nice - very attentive, friendly, and helpful. In the area? Check them out!

stopped in while visiting shenandoah and wow we loved it! simple and delicious, we started with a…read morecinnamon roll (warmed), and coffee, and tried the sausage biscuits and gravy and the veggie omelet! the biscuit and gravy is a must and don't miss out on the desserts! great prices and great food with a real hometown hub vibe

We were skeptical at first as it took a while for someone to come over to our table. But the food…read morewas served hot & quickly. It's your basic diner food which we like