Wow! As a little family, meat & 3 type place back off the road between the highway and state park I expected a nice, tasty basic meal. What I got was professional chef level FLAVOR, A+ service and just all-around satisfaction! Hubby & i considered ordering the seafood platter and sharing it because we are working on portion control, but I was considering the trout but it's a pasta featuring dish and I'm limiting refined carbs. I ordered the southern fried fish (swai) but opted to get it grilled so I could "justify" the hand cut fries I spotted when we were being seated. It was the perfect choice! The fish was perfectly seasoned and perfectly plated. Soft and tender and no extra grease. Of the sides, it's difficult to pick a favorite! I cannot recall if I've EVER such phenomenal collards! Truly, the texture, balanced mix, of onions & bacon & vinegar without being soupy. Each bite was savored. Homemade hush puppies with just a touch of corn kernels and buttery batter- mmmh- chef's kiss! The handout fries were everything I hoped for and when she arrived with the "London's Pub" brand I knew they took their work seriously! Nothing fancy just good eats! Hubby opted for the grilled shrimp with old bay and the portion was generous and again, tender! The food was gone too quick for photos, so I snapped these. The server enjoyed her job and knew all the details of the menu and you could see the rapport among all the staff and kitchen leads which as someone who worked in the industry for 8 years many moons ago, I appreciate how much that impacts the customer's experience! Way to go, team! read more

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We stopped in after a hike Roaring Run before heading back up the mountain to the state park around 2:30. The service was excellent and the people were super friendly. The food was good, I had the breakfast omelette with bacon. It was lacking in the amount of bacon IMO. The eggs were a bit overcooked which made them not nearly as good as it should have been. My daughter had the make your own sandwich and said it was ok. Our other family members had the burger and said it was good and someone else had a build your own sandwich and said it was great. My favorite thing we had was the fried mushrooms they were delicious. I would like to come back and give them another try during lunch or dinner time. read more

Family TreeTs - Fun spot for good food - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Clifton Forge, Virginia

We had a large group for both breakfast and dinner one evening on separate days and the food was very good and the selections were great. Everyone complimented how they liked and enjoyed their meals. Highly recommend this place. read more

Unique experience ! Just a good hole in the wall ! Food is mostly home made ! Sausage gravy was good ! The pancake was super large ! Service was excellent ! ! Very personable ! read more

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Just a quick note to let folks know that this place gets better and better each time we've been over the last year! Portions were huge and delicious. Service was super friendly and attentive, and where we sat the last time, you can see the kitchen at work and having a good time! read more

Love the vibes in this place! So personal and small town cozy! We went for brunch and there was no wait and you seat yourself, and the service was great and everyone was so nice! The food was DELICIOUS and so hot! Definitely get the home fries! I got mine with some sautéed onions and it was so so so good! read more

Family TreeTs - The city slicker, home fries and omelet with gravy - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Clifton Forge, Virginia

Food: 1/5 just bad and gross. Microwave food would be better. Service: alright - had to flag someone down. Ambiance: ok. We went for Easter and I couldn't be more disappointed. Just skip it. read more

Friendly people and good service! The food was good and a real family type atmosphere. Worth going! We'll go back again when passing thru!

I had a pound of crab legs and a side of their hand cut fries. Both were delicious. Service was good and people were friendly.

Absolutely love! I stopped here after backpacking in Shenandoah Ntl Pk and felt right at home. The service was great, our waitress was so lovely and kind! The food was amazing as well. I went at a quieter time with only a few other folks dining in. If I'm ever in the area again I'll be sure to stop by! read more

Family TreeTs - Burger and fries! - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Clifton Forge, Virginia

Family Tree Ts Cafe lures you with its warm, homey diner vibe and a cheerful hostess who lets you choose your seat. The fried pickles appetizer was the lone star--crisp, tangy, genuinely satisfying. But it's all downhill from there. The sweet tea? Bland and unremarkable. My wife's cheeseburger, explicitly ordered no onions and well-done, arrived buried in onions and a pink, medium mess. My double ribeye, requested medium-rare, was served overcooked to well-done--a far cry from the juicy promise. When I pointed out the steak's doneness disaster, the waitress tossed out flimsy excuses about the kitchen "still dialing in" temperatures and cooking times, with no offer to replace or fix it. Worse, these smaller "new" steaks carried the same price tag as the former 16-ounce ribeyes. Sides? Coleslaw was decent, but the potato salad was a flavorless letdown, and the fries had an odd aftertaste like it was cooked in overused fryer oil. Service started rough--our waitress, delayed by a to-go order call, left us waiting for drinks with only a half-hearted apology. A measly 10% discount at the end was an insult for a meal this botched. Whatever chaos gripped Family Tree Ts Cafe that night, it's not worth your time or money. I will not be going back and can not recommend it as a place to stop for food in the area. One star for the hostess and that appetizer. read more

We enjoyed our dinner of the fried fish and country fried steak. They have nightly specials and lots of comfort foods to choose from. Our server was very friendly and kept our drinks full. It was a bit loud in the dining room as the kitchen is there as well. They were having line dancing in the other room which looked fun. read more

Local place, a bot hard to find if you aren't looking. Usual menu of home cooked favorites, sandwiches, burgers. Breakfast all day!! They do have daily specials (although not always). Our most recent visit, they'd did not. Welcoming people and friendly folks. Our go to place when traveling through Clifton Forge. read more

Family TreeTs - Chicken strips, green beans, yeast roll. (Salad too but no pic, BUT the blue cheeks dressing was great)) - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Clifton Forge, Virginia

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Great pit stop we stumbled on!! Very clean, food was terrific!! Staff very friendly!! Small town- local stop. There's shelves of local items for sale as well. Fish sandwich-yum!!! read more

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The staff and food are amazing. If you love fried catfish you must make the trip. Easy location to get to right off I-64. Worth the trip if you live in Roanoke or Lexington. New menu items offer a great variety of choices for everyone. read more

Wonderful little gem of a restaurant hidden off the main road and absolutely worth the drive. It's situated in an old country store and had a great "home cooking" feel to it. My wife ordered the bbq platter and I ordered the fried chicken tender platter. Both are prepared and cooked on site and were delicious! The service was great too! Will definitely return! read more

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Food was great! So welcoming and friendly. It was a little hard to find but they are moving closer to the interstate and I'm sure it will be popular read more

This is a quaint family restaurant that serves delicious food. You walk in and are greeted with a hi and a smile. The menu doesn't seem super big but they do have specials on different days. They also serve breakfast all day! I got the fried mushrooms which were fresh from the fryer and yummy with ranch dip. I also got the spoiled brat which is powdered sugar, whipped cream, and maple syrup on vanilla French toast or pancakes with side of eggs over easy and bacon. It was super delicious! And a pretty decent portion. Family had southern fried fish platter and the taste I had was yummy. Kid had a cheeseburger and it seemed ok. Sorry for the half eaten pictures- I always forget to take a picture before eating. Anyway, in the ladies bathroom there are sweet encouraging messages on the walls. My father in-law asked about why there weren't many doughnuts in the case (they sell doughnuts) and they offered to make us some on the spot if we wanted some! So sweet! read more

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My second visit. I seem to get hungry on my way back from WVA. The meatloaf with collards and green beans with a fresh roll on the side knocked my appetite back for nearly eight hours. Very tasty! Lots of options but the ribeye was not available till after 4 pm. Service was friendly and efficient. The old general store building has nice ambiance with high ceilings and wood floors. Nice newer bathrooms with modern tile. Dim lighting other than picture window in front of building. read more

Very family oriented style restaurant. They have good food and a great selection of different crafts, lotions, soaps, clothing items and accessories. The staff were always friendly. I highly recommended the restaurant. read more

We stopped here for dinner on our way to Williamsburg, VA. We loved everything....the food, the service, and the ease of getting to it from the interstate. I was really delighted to get a club sandwich on gluten free bread. We will definitely be back. read more

Family TreeTs - Club Sandwich with fries. - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Clifton Forge, Virginia

Great food and great service. Stopped in here for breakfast on our way to Kentucky. Everything was fantastic. Recommend and will be back!! read more

Stopped in for dinner on our way back home! Cute little renovated-ish building which still has its original charm. Delicious hamburger steak with some home cooking sides: mashed potatoes, corn, green beans, etc. New digital ordering system made for efficient input/output of meals. Also, picked up a cute pair of earrings for $5. Can't beat it! Staff was friendly and welcoming. read more

Amazing Home cooked Food, great family friendly atmosphere. The staff are very friendly and treat you like family. They also have local artists selling stuff in the restaurant as well. Probably the best restaurant in the county for home cooked American Food. read more

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I found Ts on a road trip to Virginia from St Louis. The food, service, and ambience were all so good, I made a point of stopping here again on my way back home the following week. This is a comfy, homey place. Feels like you've dropped in at a friend's farm for lunch. I had the same two servers both times and I felt they took their jobs seriously and had a determination to always give great service. My first lunch was the lasagna special that day. I'm a very good lasagna maker myself and I was really impressed with the flavor and the presentation since it was served in its own baking dish. I also happened to spot "Deep Fried Avocado Bites,' in the appetizer section and couldn't resist giving them a try. They were so delicious, I ordered them again on my return visit and even got another order to go when I left. What was in that amazing lime flavored cream that came with them??? I'm going to attempt to make these at home this week. For my return lunch, I had the fish, with a portion so big, half of it became my dinner. I stopped here both times in October, so I'm sorry it took me so long to compose a review. I definitely recommend you stop in here and in fact, I've already recommended it to two friends who live in Virginia. It's a short distance, very easy exit from the interstate and has plenty of parking. I also bought a few gifts for friends in their 'general store' section of the dining room. read more

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My mom and I were passing through and stumbled upon this gem of a restaurant after seeing it on a sign off the expressway. We had breakfast and coffee, and we picked up some dip mixes and desserts to go. Everything was delicious and filling. Worth stopping in if you are passing through! read more

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Great lunch. Fries are delicious and the fish sandwich is really good! Super sweet service too.

We stopped here on our road trip twice. The breakfast was on point for our family of five and the lunch was even better. It was the best pulled pork sandwich I've had. read more

Pretty good food for the area. Super small town feel Would definitely recommend this if you are in the area and do not want fast food read more

Good food, friendly atmosphere, great hush puppies. This place is a standard stop for us,

Our family stopped at this cute family restaurant for lunch on the way back up to the DC area today. My husband and I both ordered the pulled pork platter and a veggie plate of sides. Our son had hand cut fries with his corn dog. Service was friendly and fast, and the food was on point. So glad we chose Family TreeTs for a lunch break! read more

Home cooking at its finest! Friendly staff and great service. Favorite of locals (and their visiting family )

We stopped here driving through and we were impressed as soon as we walked in the door. We have two little ones and the sweet women recognized two tired parents & immediately got them coloring paper & put a movie on. But yall. The food. THE FOOD. It was amazing!!! We got the pulled pork (smoked in house), collard greens, burgers, Mac & Cheese. All absolutely delicious. A little hole in the wall in a tiny town with a clean establishment, amazing people, amazing service, and amazing food! Highly, highly recommend!!! read more

If you like small town family owned good plain food, this place is worth a stop. Needed to eat near the interstate but not fast food. Tried this as a yelp recommendation. Best part was the case full of desserts made this morning. Donuts, cupcakes, cookies, and PIE. read more

Family TreeTs - Limoncello cookies! - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Clifton Forge, Virginia

Great place to eat atmosphere is great, old general store you can shop for local products. You are always greeted when you enter and the service is excellent and prompt. The food is always good and hot, I love the daily specials, comfort food. Always go after my appointments at the hospital. read more

Quaint country restaurant with super friendly wait staff. Only picked up coffee to go but enjoyed my brief time in there & interactions. Wish we could've stayed for lunch. They had chicken livers on the menu! YUM!! read more

Really awesome place. Great place for a home style meal and friendly people. They make you feel very welcome

A gem! Delicious made fresh offerings! Just off the beaten path but easy to find and accessible. Attentive servers. This trip I had fried mushrooms served with creamy horseradish sauce, fresh cut fries and a fresh cheeseburger! All were top notch! Great to find this restaurant. Will definitely dine there again! read more

Family Tree is, hands down, the best restaurant in Alleghany County. The food is home cooked, with generous portions, fairly priced, and absolutely delicious! I've not tried their breakfast menu but their lunch choices are plenty and varied, something for everyone. I found this restaurant to be family friendly and with it being less than a mile from I64, it's easily accessed. Oh, the staff is awesome! And there're homemade desserts too! read more

Family TreeTs - Cobb Salad - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Clifton Forge, Virginia

Great food and atmosphere!! Always a great place to eat when we are in town. I always purchase something from all the local vendors they have displayed. read more