Excellent food. The Gap Deli is one of my faves! I wish they would offer breakfast though.read more

This is an oasis of food in a rural area. They offer online ordering, which I kind of wish I'd done…read morebecause it was crowded and there was a wait, but when you're driving the parkway down here, getting any kind of cell service is iffy. They have indoor and outdoor seating, both of which was full. Often times I walk into restaurants where I'm the only person who doesn't speak the language; here I was clearly the only non-Appalachian person in sight. They offered a veggie burger based on black beans, for which I got more beans as a side. The burger didn't hold together well and made a bit of a mess, but this was ultimately solvable. The accoutrements added to make a dynamic flavor, so I wasn't too disappointed. Their pinto beans came with onions and chow chow, which again elevated the flavor. I appreciated the opportunity to order an apple cider in season. The ability to get fresh and vegetarian-friendly food in this area is valuable. It's not fancy, but it is fresh.

Great stop on our drive back north. The sandwiches are huge! The price is very reasonable as well!read more

I always stop here when I drive by. It's right off the highway and there are gas station options…read morenearby, making it an easy decision. They have a mix of local bulk foods (honey, jellies, jams, chocolates, candies, etc.), a cooler aisle (drinks, sauerkraut, etc.), and a sandwich deli in the back. Bathrooms are clean. Parking is plentiful. And there's no hurry in shopping. If you can't find something, they'll point you to three kinds of whatever you're asking for. You will always buy twice what you expected and eat some multiple of the candies you promised yourself you'd "save" on the way home. So save room in your trunk, people.

Fantastic customer service. Service with a smile. Excellent…read more Italian sub, court house salad, fresh made pastries ( coconut macaroons to die for) and fresh coffee.

This is one of my favorite spots in Hillsville. Whether ordering takeout or dining in, it's always…read moredelicious! I opted for the uptown BLT and it was so good- crisp bacon, grilled onions, and toasted bread made for the perfect bite. The Ham Swiss and apple croissant is also a winner, but sub the Swiss for cheddar. The cheddar really sets off the thinly sliced Granny Smith apples and honey mustard sauce. Don't skip out on their homemade desserts!

I was in the area and decided to stop into Walker Valley Market because I had heard good things…read moreabout it. This is an Amish market I believe. If you've been to one, they tend to have similar items for sale. I bought a sandwich for myself and my son. His was a hot ham and cheese with curly fries. He raved about it. Mine was something else, ham, cheese, lettuce, etc. It was fine. The bread they use is quite large, so our sandwiches made two meals for us. The ingredients seem to be fresh and of high quality. I had a side of fried cheese curds with mine, and they are simply great tasting (but bad for you - as fried cheese should be.) We sat on their patio among the outdoor furniture and enjoyed the meal. After the meal I went in and bought some other stuff. Cheese (American and horseradish) - the American cheese said "ultra sharp" which is why I bought it, but it tasted just like regular American cheese, which I don't really like due to the highly processed nature of it. I also bought some baked goods for my family and some meat snacks. They also have a number of natural health items and bulk ingredients. The service here is excellent. Everyone I encountered was friendly. Based on the price and quality of the deli, I would return.

This place was AMAZING. I got a grilled cheese and BBQ potato chips. So freaking delicious everyone…read morewas so nice. And the atmosphere is insane. Outdoor seating is so beautiful and so was the grilled cheese DEFINITELY would come again!

This cute little store is such an experience from the outside in. It has nice parking and seating…read moreoutdoors for those who like to just chill while waiting to enjoy a delicious sand which. Their meats are hand carved and made to order. I love going for the dehydrated fruits and veggies. The green beans are my favorite and are so addictive!!! I can't sleeve a favorite smashing because they are all delicious. You can also get a wrap if you choose. Deserts and many tchotchkes to take home. Oh I almost forgot!!! They have lots of fillings for all those bakers who enjoy homemade pastries. if in Mount Airy, please come to this store. You won't regret it

The best hand crafted sandwiches in town made with high quality meats & cheeses. The staff is…read morefriendly & professional too.

I was passing in and out of Floyd, and this store kept coming up on "beat things to do in Floyd."…read more I stopped for lunch and got one of the best roast beef sandwiches ever. The sweet 1000 Island dressing made it almost perfect! My only "complaint"--Get Coke products and Dump Pepsi! The store itself offers hundreds of spices, baking ingredients, candy in every form and a Deli. I can't wait to return!

We ordered sandwiches, which we foolishly thought would be warm, or at least room temperature. The…read morebread was stone cold, straight out of the refrigerator cold, colder than the deli meat. Maybe we expected too much, but we assumed that a place called the "Bread Basket" would make their sandwiches with fresh, tasty bread. We didn't expect hot out of the oven bread, but if you're going to keep your store-bought bread in the fridge, you can at least warm it up before serving it. It really was the worst sandwiches we've ever had. I get unreasonably irritated every time I drive by the place. The 3 stars were because they had birch beer, which is hard to find around here.

He thinks everyone loves meat... I mean, you can almost take his sandwiches home and make another…read moresandwich out of the meat that is on the sandwich. It is fabulous.

Nothing presumptuous about this hole in the wall deli located in a clean, small space, with hardly…read moreany decorations at all. Just a brochure menu with this saying on the cover: "Generous portions, made fresh, specifically for you." After being awarded the NC Triad Yelp Squad Yelper of the Year 2024 Award at the Yelpies Award Ceremony last year, an event that honored the highest-performing Yelp Elites, celebrating their contributions and accomplishments throughout the year, 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 Joe's Deli, in Salem, Virginia, is a perfect example. Located right next to the City of Salem Farmer's Market and its parking lot, where you can conveniently park for up to two hours, enough time to park and walk across the street to Joe's Deli to have something to eat.While I was walking, I noticed a mural with a rendition of people eating at Joe's Deli painted on the side of the building, which I found very interesting. Once inside, during around lunch time, the restaurant was modern and clean with a minimalist decor. The dining area had both regular size and high tables and chairs, and also a small bar counter with a large screen TV and a framed American Flag under it. On the wall leading to the ordering counter there was a poster with a QR code to be able to skip the line by ordering online on their website. Next to this there was another poster with the Roanoke College Wrestling schedule for the season. The atmosphere here was incredibly warm and inviting, making for a really comfortable experience. On top of that, this was by far one of the cleanest delis I've ever visited; it's clear they take take great take great pride in their space. I waited in line as a lady in front of me was making her order at the ordering counter and a gentleman was waiting standing up for his take-out order. While I waited I took a menu brochure from the counter and planned what to order. When it was my turn to order, a friendly lady greated me at the ordering counter and answered some questions that I had about what I was planning to order. I ordered a Reuben Pastrami that came on a white rye bread, and included a bag of chips. To drink I ordered a Pepsi since they carried Pepsi products. When my order was ready they called my name and I went to pick it up. The sandwich came wrapped in a nice, heavyweight waxed sandwich paper. When I opened it at my table, the sandwich was humongous, filled with a generous amount of quality Pastrami, Swiss cheese, Sauerkraut, and Thousand Island on a white rye bread, and was toasted. It was amazingly delicious! So much so that I went back and complimented the owner and chef of the restaurant, in person through the window that led to the kitchen. I highly recommend this deli for breakfast or lunch. For they have the qualities of a great Delicatessen, focusing on quality ingredients, generous portions, and excellent service.

I swung by a place next door for lunch. They were crazy busy though and I saw on Yelp that this…read moreplace did sandwiches so I decided to give them a try. It was barely controlled chaos in the store to say the least. It was a Saturday when I swung through, so all of the tourists from the Blue Ridge Parkway were stopping by for their tourist shopping fix. So I don't blame the chaos on the store so much as the tourists acting all rude and entitled, shoving their way around the store. I digress. The deli sandwich I had was very good, and made promptly. I also had a homemade brownie which had the perfect amount of sweetness and walnut ratio to it. I wanted to try the Possum Pie but just get the nerve up to ask what was in it. I mean it couldn't have been real possum could it? They do have limited outside tables. I was lucky enough to snag one but you may want to pick your food up here and then plan for a nice picnic on one of the parkways scenic pullouts.

I have enjoyed this destination for its uniqueness and scenery. Would not mind having a place to…read morelive near this market. Great food, reasonably priced.

After a miss at the New Yorker and trashing my lunch I headed to RT Smith's for a better outcome. I…read moreordered a corned beef reuben. Great marble rye, loaded with quality Swiss cheese and the sauerkraut was outstanding. The corned beef was a mid, just missing any flavor. Tasted like a horseradish sauce was also added which gave the sandwich a bit more life. Very so-so overall....nice owners, very friendly. Look for street parking. Lot at the corner next to the restaurant is $8/hr to park.

A friend of mine recommended this Deli to me and since this is one of the most effective ways of…read morediscovering interesting places to eat, I decided this morning to go check it out for breakfast. The only New York City Deli in Roanoke, Virginia; located almost in the corner of Jefferson Street and Campbell Avenue SE, it is centrally located with on street parking as well as a parking garage nearby. When I arrived to the building where the restaurant was located, it had a small restaurant front with windows on the two sides of the restaurant's door. It had its name painted in the window, as well as a black stand out sign with golden letter fonts: "R.T. Smith's Delicatessen EST. 2011." From outside it seemed like all small restaurant, but once inside, I found that its was actually a long space with an infinite amount of food products and many menus for breakfast and lunch. The restaurant was decorated with many interesting items, menu signs, and a collection items of Star Trek figurines. The owner greeted me with a friendly hello and asked me to pick a table, serve myself coffee, and take a seat. After reviewing the menu while sseated, I ordered the Hot Mess Omelette. It was one of the largest omelettes in the Breakfast menu. Later I found out that they also had Breakfast Add Ons to the Omelette at an extra price. But the Omelette I ordered already had 4 eggs, ham, bacon, sausage, and American & Gouda cheese. When the Omelette was cooked and served on the counter, I went to pick it up and pay the bill on the cashier counter. When I took it to my.table and opened up the container where it was served; I was amazed at the size of it. It was cooked perfectly. I put salt and pepper on it from the antique Coca Cola bottle shackers and began eating it. It was one of the best Omelettes that I have ever eaten! And I have eaten the best of the best. Another of my best was one I ate at the Boston Marriott Hotel that had Lobster meat, mushrooms, and brie cheese. Afterwards, I stayed for a while drinking my coffee and talking to the owner and his wife. They both have wonderful personalities and we talked about the business, their move from New York to here. How they import their fresh bagels from New York and soon they will be importing other items as well. Their hobby of collecting Star Trek figurines and other items. Before I left I made sure to tell them that they had just gained not only a new customer, but also a friend. I highly recommend this restaurant for breakfast or lunch. They serve quality food in generous portions and cooked extraordinary well. And provide with their wonderful customer service an amazing dining experience!

They mostly have Hispanic food and Sandwiches. You could make a fresher sandwich at home. Very…read moreplain. The only worker doesn't speak English and sometimes takes as long as an hour to make food that is not a sandwich. The food is not very fresh or tasty. Did not feel welcomed

Cute little country store with a deli (sandwiches, salads, breakfast food), home goods, and…read moresnacks/candies. The shop is cozy and they have a nice outdoor seating area. Great to have something like this in the area!