Before getting on the road, we decided to stop here for breakfast to avoid having to stop again…read morehalfway. With two kids in tow, we were worried there would be a wait, but thanks to summer break, we were seated quickly and all of the staff were super friendly and attentive. Holy moly, the eggs. I have no idea what magic they put into them (maybe butter?), but they were sooo flavorful! My kids (who are moderately picky, especially with their scrambled eggs) scarfed them down and asked me for a few bites of my omelette. The kids cleaned their plates (pancakes, egg, bacon) and so did my husband and I! I got a simple meat & cheese omelette (w sausage) and expected a pretty standard omelette - but those eggs, man. Those eggs! Hubs got western omelette with ham, and same. Go get Joe's eggs!! You won't regret it. Added bonus points for a deliciously fluffy biscuit and hot, yummy coffee!

We came in on the morning of 11/16 after we checked out of Main St Inn. Our plan was to grab a late…read morebreakfast, do a little shopping, tour Blacksburg to witness how much it's changed, then attend the basketball game. Joe's was a nice start to the day as they provide good food and good service within a tiny, but capable venue. Joe's is located near the Main St-College Ave intersection, next door to Hokie Hair (mind you, College Ave is no longer open to traffic, it's now a huge sidewalk). They are small and, since all the buildings along this portion of Main St are older, its interior is dark and dated. A makeover could be in order, but its old school look and feel lends itself to the friendly small town vibe I've become accustomed to in Blacksburg. This diner was nearly full, so we sat at the bar. There were three servers on the floor - all students. All three were friendly, helpful and loquacious (we talked about college in general, how to take advantage of a college's resources, and even discussed desired future outcomes of their educations - plenty of interesting topics for a chill Sunday morning). Neal had the t-bone steak and eggs, while I ordered a dish known as Joetaters (diced potatoes, cheddar jack, eggs, onions, peppers, tomatoes, mushrooms; and a choice of either bacon, ham, country ham, or sausage). Joetaters also came with a choice of white or wheat toast (or you can choose a biscuit for an extra $1.50). I chose wheat toast, and the entree was excellent. Neal ate his entire meal, so it's safe to say we enjoyed our food. Joe's is an excellent diner with awesome food and service. I can't wait to dine there again when I return. Thank you, Joe's Diner! JV

Absolutely one of the best smashed grill burgers you will ever eat. Clean, orderly traditional…read morediner with friendly waitstaff. Reminded me of the burgers at the cafe's my parents took me to in the 60's.

The Food, the service and the ambiance were excellent. Stopped there on our way to Asheville…read more Will definitely be returning!

Charming balance of authentic Mexican food and a classic American diner! The fajita omelette was…read moregenuinely one of the best omelettes I've ever had. Fresh ingredients and incredible chorizo, plus great presentation. Our server was so kind, and service was speedy.

If you haven't stopped in yet, you're missing out, just like I was! Great location for locals or…read moretravelers right off I-81. Stopped in on a Monday morning for the first time. Immediately greeted by smiling staff and a very large menu, including breakfast specials! I had lighter fare while my guest enjoyed the stuffed strawberry French toast. Food arrived quickly, coffee and waters never went empty. Looking forward to coming back for lunch and dinner.

Stopped for breakfast, Amazing food and service! If they were a chain Waffle House would be out of…read morebusiness!

What a great find in the town of Floyd! I took my nephew…read morehere when we were on our way to visit VA Tech. The service was impeccable. Every person jumped in to either bring us food, drinks or check in on us. They even chatted about college with him. We felt like family. I usually say what is special about breakfast? It's difficult to mess up. I got the special corned beef hash breakfast and it was simple and delicious. I loved every single bite. They also had homemade strawberry jam which was perfect. Not like those little prepackaged plastic jelly packs. Thank you again for a great meal!

Everytime I go here is well worth to wait for! Friendly staff, and not too bad for the prices for…read morethe amount of delicious food you receive and the cleanliness of the place!

Excellent lunch today at Dolly's!! Loved the vibe! Mr.Dolly was so friendly and a pleasure to…read moretalk to. Our food was delicious and we will definitely be back when passing through the area! Hoagie with chicken, Swiss, peppers, onions and mushrooms! Chicken livers special

Sometimes the least expected roads can take you to places that not even your wildest imagination…read morecan reach. This was the case this morning, when after coming out of my yearly physical examination, I decided to take the Yellow Mountain Road and have breakfast at Lucy Kat's Diner. After being awarded the Yelp NC Triad 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 Lucy Kat's Diner, in Roanoke, Virginia, is a perfect example. As I drove my Lexus up the narrow, curvy, road, I wondered if the destination would be worth the drive. But after I arrived and entered the diner, its nostalgic charm, and reason for its existence, captivated my soul. The diner was almost full of steady customers who along with me, appreciated the welcoming atmosphere, tasty food, and fast and friendly service at reasonable prices. It didn't take long for Kat, the owner of the diner, to recognize that I was new there, and come to give me a warm newcomer greeting, serve me a cup of coffee, and take my order. But before she did this, she answered my question of: "Where did the first name of the diner came from?" She quickly disclosed that Lucy was her beloved grandma, and that the restaurant came to be based on the dream her grandma Lucy shared with her of wanting one day to open a diner. In her honor, she did so. The interior of the diner was very clean and organized, painted yellow, with hardwood floors, and full of roaster decorations. At first I sat in the dining room on the side because all the tables in the main dining room were taken. But as soon one got empty, I asked if she could move me there, for a better appreciation of the place and a greater connection to the diner and its customers. When she was ready to take my order, I ordered from the Breakfast Specials, a number 5. It included a Pork Tenderloin, 2 fried eggs (mine, over-easy), a breakfast side (mine, hashbrowns), and a biscuit or toast (mine white toast). I also requested if she could add 2 strips of bacon and charge me extra for them. While my breakfast was being prepared by her assistant of almost 8 years, she made sure my cup of coffee was always full and that I had a glass of iced water on my table for me. As she brought out my food order, everything looked perfect. The pork tenderloin was just the right size and thickness, breaded and fried. The over-easy eggs were cooked to perfection. And my white toast had butter spread all over them. The hashbrowns were also done well. And the bacon strips were meaty and cooked just right. I highly recommend this diner for breakfast or lunch. It has a welcoming and friendly ambiance, good food at reasonable prices, and an amazing customer service. All things needed for an exceptional dining experience.

We were looking forward to trying Lucy's while we were in the area, unfortunately when we arrived…read moreit was empty and a sign on the door stating they are temporarily closed. Upon further investigation- found a post on their Facebook page expressing a death in the family and they'd be closed until further notice - that post was from January- it's now almost March. Hoping they get to reopen and we get to try them in the near future.

We stopped by here because we had nostalgia for diner food. When we walked in, we were the only…read morecustomers. The service was great. The food was excellent of it sort. Great diner food. Chicken fried steak was great and the mashed potatoes were better than mine. The Side salad was big enough for a family of four and had much more than just lettuce on it. I was dubious about the desserts because they came wrapped in individual plastic envelopes, but the brownie I had was epic And big enough for two nights to be shared with my husband. The place was very clean, including the bathrooms. We will definitely be going back.

Went here last year while camping nearby and had a great meal. We really enjoyed it and planned to…read morego back. Second time last year they were out of a few things but left satisfied. This year when we went they were out of almost everything, and told us the hot bar was down. We ended up leaving to go to another restaurant. Not sure if we will ever go back. A 24 hour restaurant should be able to keep food selections in stock.

This little place has great food with a good size menue. The place is 50's decor and very clean…read more Stop in an habe some homemade food.

Was in town for bridge day and stopped by for a quick breakfast. Portions were great as well as the…read morefood! Highly recommend the corned beef hash! Service was great!

I absolutely love it, we stopped for a quick bite, the food was amazing and the service was…read morefantastic. The atmosphere as soon as we walked in was amazing can't recommend it enough 10/10!!

Good food and reasonable prices, not fancy just a good country place to eat a meal . Have eaten…read morebreakfast numerous times and never been disappointed. Good portions and tasty.Friendly staff, Food was served promptly considering it is fresh cooked.Will return.