Found this off the beaten path gem today on a road trip from TN back home to NJ, using the iExit app. Not much to look at from the outside, but it's what's on the inside that counts. Staff & customers super friendly. Food was A+ and I could have spent hours checking out the writing on the walls. I urge anyone and everyone to take the time to stop and give this place their undivided attention. PS the Whoopie pies they sell at the counter are delicious. read more

We popped in after a hike at Saint Mary's Wilderness. Everyone working there was friendly and hospitable. The prices were great and the food was delicious. I had the chicken tenders, served with fries and Cole slaw, and my husband had a grilled chicken salad. We grabbed a couple of ice cream sandwiches for dessert. They have a nice variety of cold bottled beverages and some cute mugs, thermoses, handmade soaps, etc. Will definitely visit again! read more

If it wasn't for my wife finding this place on Yelp, we would have driven right on by. Man am I glad we didn't. I had a burger and onion rings and my wife had the pulled pork with homemade potato chips. Great burger and my wife loved the pulled pork. I stole half her chips. We will definitely will come back her the next time we are down this way. Don't forget to sign the guest read more

My husband and I stopped here on a whim. I was looking for somewhere to eat lunch and found this place. I've passed this place several time and didn't realize what I was missing! I had the hot Italian sub, it was the best I've ever had. My husband had the 1/2lb burger and he said it was delicious. Our lunch was extremely reasonable and certainly worth every penny. A young couple now owns this place, so be sure to stop by if you're anywhere near the area and help out a small business! You won't regret it! read more

Food is delicious!! If you go in on a Saturday morning they have biscuits and gravy . This is a hole in the wall with great people working there. read more

Highly recommend! The food is outstanding and the owners are awesome. It is a secret gem of Vesuvius, VA.

Saw this little gem on Yelp driving home to Pennsy. Saw they had great sandwiches and well as a Philly native love me a good sandwich. It was four miles off the road but we were rewarded with rural landscapes and a wonderfully mellow lunch. I can't handle fast food anymore a d crave those little hole in the wall type places. Service was friendly and helpful. They also sell local products and host a farmers market on Saturdays. My husband had a hot Italian sun with a great roll and local produce tomato and lettuce. My son had a chicken cheesesteak that would rival those in our hometown. I got the Friday fish fry special but was really interested in the bbq. The coffee was excellent and they served wine and beers besides sofas. All was fresh, hot and delicious. The fries were great too. Bought some honey and black raspberry jam. I'd love to have breakfast there next time! read more

The vibe in this little family-run place is so Mayberry. You feel like a member of the family when you walk in. The young couple who run (along with their 3-month baby, Levi) are super friendly. The menu is limited but it's very good. Biscuits and gravy was the special, so we shared that along with two eggs and strips of bacon. Excellent. It is a 5-mile detour from the Blue Ridge Parkway, and the road winds, but it is a lovely drive. Worth the side trip! read more

We drove a few miles off the beaten path while driving from TN to MD because no one in our group wanted fast food. Gertie's is a small but welcoming restaurant. We opted for carryout due to COVID but otherwise I would've dined in. They have daily specials, a nice sized menu, and a small gift shop too. We ordered the chicken fried steak, an Italian sub, shrimp po boy and shrimp platter. The total was $52. Everyone enjoyed the meal, the only exception is that the po boy didn't have any hint of Cajun seasoning. The staff is friendly and quick, I would go back. P.S. beautiful creek-lined ride WITH waterfall to Gertie's. read more

My husband and I were looking for a quick lunch when we stayed at Steeles Tavern Manor. Gertie's is a good, down to earth place! I had the cheeseburger and my husband had the bologna burger! So good, the owners were super friendly! read more

This place is AMAZING! You would love this place if you went there. They make great food, quick service, they have a fantastic little restaurant with great options! Personally my favorite thing on the menu is the MAC N' CHEESE BURGER, It was SO GOOD! read more

Spent the weekend locally. Dropped in for breakfast. The nice owners greated us and made us feel like family. Food was terrific. They will do well! Went back for great live entertainment on Sat. night. Don't miss this treat if you're anywhere near them. Mike, Karen, Bill, Dona read more

Traffic jam on I 81 cause us to look for a quick snack to pass the time. Found this place in Yelp with good reviews and we were extremely impressed. Small general store in the country with picnic tables and grassy area around back for your pets. Burgers were very tasty fresh made and the BBQ was very tasty too. Very hospitable and welcoming to travelers. We're definitely stop here again. read more

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Excellent Food in a beautiful little village. The Cheesesteak is phenomenal. The candied jalepeno's are fabulous. Friendly folks.

Delicious and very kind people working there. I had a burger and fries. Burger was good but would have been next level with a little seasoning and by buttering and toasting bun! Fries were amazing! So good! $2.50 is a little steep to add 2 slices of bacon to a burger but it was all so good that I didn't mind! read more

Gertie's - Burger and fries - Sandwiches Near Me - Vesuvius, Virginia

We read great reviews and though it took us off the Highway a bit, it was well worth it! Small with not a lot of tables, but intentionally decorated to give a cozy country feel. Waitress was welcoming and gave us a history of the place. We had the grilled chicken salad and fish & chips with Cole slaw. Special recipe in the flour for the fish - nice! The fries were among the best we'e ever had, and the Cole slaw was sweet and good. The place was decorated with the signatures of patrons for many years on the walls and even the ceiling! We highly recommend the place for good food and atmosphere. read more

The best stop on a road trip you can take. The greatest bbq pulled pork I've ever had. Some of the kindest restaurant owners I've ever met. read more

Great burger on our way through scenic Virginia on our motorcycle. Also noticed local beef being sold on our way out. Will definitely be back for that read more

Stopped here on our way home to Chattanooga for a quick bite. The owner was so kind and conversational, the food is SO GOOD!! (I got a burger, 10/10). They have all kinds of little goodies you can buy, I bought 3 jams and my boyfriend bought some cuts of beef they have from a local farm. Overall amazing experience and refreshing for a long drive. read more

Great food and service from a small country restaurant. We got the current special chili and grilled pimento cheese sandwich with the dessert of the day caramel apple cobbler with ice cream. Found this place due to getting off the BlueRidge Parkway from the weather and was so glad we did. If I'm ever back in the area will have to make a another stop read more

Originally wrote this review on my incorrect Yelp account. Wanted to add it here. From early 2012 & still relevant... Stopped here on our way from MA to NC. It's a little off the highway but worth the drive (just a couple miles). Don't let the winding road make you nervous - this place is worth the extra effort!! We were looking for lunch & saw this on Yelp. It wasn't reviewed but we decided to give it a try since Gertie was my husband's mom's name & we were on our way back from her funeral. We had to go when we saw the name. Thank goodness we did! It's a tiny place on the side of the road - a general store/restaurant. Definitely a local kind of place. The BBQ was amazing! The kids opted for pancakes & loved them, too. Lots of things to see in the store. Visitors sign their names on the walls, ceilings, shelving - wherever they can find space! Gertie herself is working the grill and her daughter takes care of the tables. Great people! If you're looking for a unique (quirky) breakfast or lunch stop, visit Gertie's. They'll be glad you stopped by!! read more

DONT pass by this place! Great food and great service. We had the burgers and fries which were perfectly tasty!

Country home cooking served with a smile. Gertie's granddaughter works there too! Grilled ham and cheese, the ham and cheese sub, hamburger loaded, crinkle fries and sweet potato fries round out our order with a Mtn Dew in a glass bottle. DELICIOUS made to order food inside the convenience store. read more

Gertie's - Hamburger is awesome, sweet potato and regular fries. - Sandwiches Near Me - Vesuvius, Virginia

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Gertie's is the BEST! Returning home from dropping our 1st born at college in Radford VA we want anything BUT fast food. We pulled of I-81 intending to get BBQ, but after doing 5 min of research in the parking lot I decided I want 4 or 5 star food not 2 star FOOD! Gertie's popped on my YELP search, after reading 4 reviews I made a command decision that we were going and what a great choice it was! Nothing special as you drive up to the place, but once you step inside Gertie's you are great by the most friendly owners who are full of suggestions and recommendations from their very basic menu. I had the Mac & Cheese Bacon Burger w/fries, my wife had a BLT club sandwich w/sweet potato fries. My burger was amazing, the right balance of homemade mac & cheese, bacon, lettuce, tomato and onion w/mayo on a fresh Kaiser roll. The burger was hot off the griddle w/plenty of flavor, messy and tasty, exactly what I needed to finish the last 2 hours of the trip. My wife's BLT club looked great! Stacked w/fresh tomatoes and bacon on toasted wheat bread, she loved the sandwich and the sweet potato fries. The real bonus was the atmosphere of Gertie's, there was a steady flow of locals and delivery people throughout the hour we where there, all very friendly and obviously regulars. The staff appeared to be relatives of some sort, no matter what they were both very engaging, friendly and accommodating. I can't wait for the next opportunity to stop at Gertie's for more than just food! read more

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If you want the best fried oysters you will ever have this is the place. They only have them maybe once a month so I got on the list the be notified. We had them as an appetizer followed up by the best burger around. The atmosphere is old style and the bathroom was clean and neat. The young couple that own and run the business are going to do well. read more

We stopped at Gerties today. Wow. And I mean wow. We sat down and were greeted by a young couple who has recently bought the restaurant. We had fried oysters to die for followed by one of the best burgers I've ever had. Hand patty well cooked and delicious. The owners are so welcoming and fun. Try it out! read more

How can you not give Gertie's 5 stars? A small little country store that represents whats best about Roadside America. Gertie's offers a full menu of food as well as all the picnic/camping needs you might need when heading into the forest. On our visit we had the BBQ Pork sandwiches, and a Hot Dog. The BBQ was a sweeter homemade sauce with slaw on top it was a very affordable and tasty sandwich. The Hot Dog was all beef, and enjoyable as well. Overall Gertie's is a unique little stop with writing all over the walls don't be afraid to dive into the great food cooking at Gertie's! read more

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Stopped in because of Yelp on our way to the in laws. The bbq was good, the burgers could have been cooked a bit less. But the star here was the chili cheese fries! I would have taken a pic but the fam hoverized them so fast there wasn't time. I asked for extra crispy, as I do for all fries. But even with the topping they were still firm and oh so tasty. We would definitely go back here when passing through! read more

We came here on the recommendation of someone who works nearby, and were glad we did. Our cheeseburgers, fries, and service were all 10/10. Servers were doing conscientious mask wearing, and there's a very peaceful outdoor gazebo in the back with three big tables in it. Highly recommend! read more

Great place! Excellent food and service! Would highly recommend. We have always had a great experience with a great family environment.

We stopped here traveling from NC to PA. We had the burger, chicken wings and the BBQ. Everything was really good and the girls were very friendly. Bonus that we got to sit outside with our dog! Don't forget to sign your name read more

This restaurant is a family run local establishment that is wonderful. The food is excellent and everyone is warm and friendly. It is absolutely worth a visit. read more

Fantastic BBQ! Found this stop through Yelp. Traveled all morning and decided to find something yummy before getting back on the road for another 500 miles! So worth the stop! Delicious pulled pork. My kids devoured their burger and hotdogs. Great service and locals. Had a great conversation with everyone while we enjoyed our lunch. Totally adding this to our list of must goes for our next road trip! read more

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Great BBQ and great people. We love coming to this place every summer when we're in town with our kids for camp drop off. We only wish it was closer to our home so we could come all the time. read more

Good but not five stars or even close to it. I had breakfast which was very good. My wife had the famous barbecue which was very sad. My breakfast consisted on eggs, bacon, pancakes, and coffee. It was all good. My wife's sandwich was nothing special. It was like something you would pull out of a Walmart bag. The same thing was true of the fries. The young waitress was very good and attentive, the older ladies - not so much. There was no friendly chatter. This is not a restaurant, not a diner, it is a dive. It is what it is , a quaint mountain eatery. If you want a five star restaurant, you are in luck, there is one two miles north. read more

An oasis in the middle of nowhere. After hiking and geocaching in the area, a BBQ sandwich with slaw and fries was just what a body needs. The service is personable and quick. Everything is made to order. The wife had the Italian and was impressed with the flavor and helluva amounts. If I didn't live so far away I'd definitely have to go back and back and back again. Prices are great. Breakfast and lunch is what I noticed. It's also a general store do get what you need to continue the day read more

If you're driving through Virginia be sure you stop here! We decided to drive the extra two minutes past the chain fast food and were immediately so glad we did! Their signature BBQ sandwich is amazing, the people are wonderful, and the country store is adorable. Completely the best place we've stopped yet! read more

5 stars for what Gertie's Country Store represents - rural America. We stopped in during a gorgeous bike ride around the Wintergreen area. Gertie's is that little store in the middle of the country. Cinderblock construction, screen doors, low ceilings, fly strips hanging in various corners, coolers full of glass coke bottles, and those two 50+ year old women behind the counter. They served up a big old plate of bbq with sweet potato fries to this tired cyclist and I cleaned my plate out of respect alone. Under $10 including tip. If you expect white tablecloths and linen service, Gertie's is definitely not your spot. If you want to experience a true Country Store, give them a try. read more

We found this little store by accident and found the food & coffee delightful. I would recommend it highly. Give stars.

Delicious BBQ! Small place that is worth visiting if you are in the area. We got the BBQ sandwich, cheese burger and hotdog and all was delicious with the homemade taste. read more