Hawksbill Diner

Very spacious and comfortable facility. It has a nice balcony with seating in the back…read more The Tabbouleh Breakfast Salad, the Parfait, and the Mushroom Quiche were very good. They also serve a nice Cortado. Staff was friendly.

Drinks: the cappuccino was 5/5 however the cold brew tasted like water with a touch of coffee…read more Would definitely recommend an espresso drink or just normal hot coffee. Service: 5/5 pretty quick, VERY busy but that's likely because it was the only coffee shop open in Luray at 10am on Sunday. Everyone was super nice! Ambiance: seating indoors and outdoors, larger table near the bathroom if you have a bigger party but generally seating for 2-4.

Dill cream cheese on toast

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Mango Iced Tea

Gathering Grounds Patisserie & Cafe

4.4(397 reviews)

5.9 mi

Food was amazing! I ordered the Philly Steak and Cheese and it was more than I expected it would…read morebe. First, it was huge, second it was delicious, packed full of meat and red and yellow peppers. My friend had the Classic Cheeseburger which she also said was juicy and delicious. Lots of interesting decor on the walls to look at, read, etc. Highly recommend! I cant wait to go back.

I stopped in for a late lunch on a Saturday and the place was busy! As fall foliage is over, I can…read moreonly assume these are locals. That tells me I've discovered something, since locals know the best places to go. I changed my plan from a soup and sandwich to a sandwich with a side based on my (outstanding) servers' recommendation. I selected the 'Monaco' but all the options looked good (and I love the names). Since it's a coffee shop I stayed for a cappuccino, which was served in an adorable tiny cup Great service. Not a fancy place but doesn't pretend or need to be.

Inside of my bacon egg and cheese on an everything bagel

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Outdoor seating

Southern Kitchen

4.0(477 reviews)

11.1 mi

They stayed open for 15 minutes while we finished our dinner, very much appreciated! The hush…read morepuppies were a little well done, but the butter/margarine combination had great flavor. The mashed potatoes were great too. The steak had a lot of fat on it, but it's not like this was a 5 star $100 steakhouse.

Southern Kitchen is in the heart of New Market. Don't blink or you could miss it. The town is…read moresmall. It is a "mom & pop" diner. It was established in 1955. I think some of the fixtures are original. The fried green beans were my favorite dish. The grilled cheese didn't have that gooey melting yumminess that makes a grilled cheese spectacular. It was just okay. The crust was a bit overdone, as if it was toasted. The extra pickles were appreciated. The cherry coke and root beer were great. I rarely drink soda so it was a treat. Hubby had the cod, shrimp platter. It was mediocre. The tiny serving of Cole slaw made him sick. Our friendly server was not locked in on our needs. We weren't in a rush but, it took time to get things.

Cole slaw

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Thunderbird Cafe

4.3(700 reviews)

19.5 mi

The food was well worth the wait. Our server, Janet was energetic, cheerful, and quick. She also…read moregave us amazing menu suggestions. The place was packed but the owner made it a point to come over and check on each table. We will definitely be back next time we are in town!

I want to take a moment to recognize a superb waitress from Thunderbird Cafe. Naomi was attentive,…read morefriendly, informative, and made our dining experience most enjoyable. She was well informed about the menu and suggested the special Monte Cristo sandwich which was absolutely delicious. We had originally planned to have brunch at another local restaurant which was closed. Naomi suggested we stay at Thunderbird for our meal ane went above and beyond to make our dining experience so enjoyable, we were glad we landed at Thunderbird Cafe on 08/26/2026.

Steakhouse omelette

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Coffee

Before & After

4.7(115 reviews)

14.8 mi

Best chicken salad I've ever had in my life! On a very yummy crossiant My macchiato was perfectly…read moremade as well. Worth a visit

Adorable little coffee shop / cafe. It felt like the kind of place that both passers-through and…read moreregulars can enjoy and feel welcome. We got our sandwiches to-go and they were delicious 20 minutes later. I got the turkey fig - wow. I savored each bite!

A hunk of many- ginger OMG!

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Out front!

Off The Grid

4.7(73 reviews)

13.3 mi

We couldn't have found a better place to eat after a strenuous day hiking Old Rag. Looking for…read moresomething vegan friendly, we stumbled onto Off The Grid and were also pleasantly surprised to see they have EV charging. Bonus points there! I got the falafel sandwich which really hit the spot. My partner got their cauliflower crust pizza. Also so delicious! The food was amazing. The cafe itself was so cute and quaint and the servers were all so sweet and hyped us up after we shared why we came in looking all disheveled. If you need the perfect place to grab a bit to refuel and replenish after a day of hiking in Shenandoah, look no further!

Love this spot. Local fresh made meals with low key charm. It's one of my favs for breakfast/…read morebrunch. Outside seating is awesome when the weather is nice right by a small creek. Additional parking on the side as it can fill up quickly.

Breakfast

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Outdoor seating

Magpie Diner

4.5(224 reviews)

22.6 mi

Eclectic energy! We…read morewere steered here for lunch, based on its Yelp reviews. Thank you, again, Yelp. The waitstaff was more than pleasant, they were fun. I think it was because they enjoyed working there. Or, at least it give them a chance to eat some really tasty food. I had their Cubano Tartine. That's kind of like an omelet with the ingredients of a Cubano sandwich, except for the roll, mixed in. (And yes, I get that the cooking process is a bit different.) ' Anyway, this Cubano Tartine shows up on a plate in front of me. I dig in and keep digging. The ingredients, ham, cheese, pickles, etc, were plentiful and delicious. They were sitting on an ample slice of their sourdough bread. That was the first issue. It was IMPOSSIBLE to cut. I guess I could have asked for a steak knife or maybe a power tool. But, there was so much other stuff that I was able to have a very filling meal without it. The other issue was that the lightly dressed side salad was doused in dressing. Again, didn't complain because, for me, it wasn't a problem during this visit. Issues aside, if I come back to Hagerstown, I'll look for an excuse to come back.

I was coming home from the Homestead and stopped off in Harrisonburg. I asked AI for the best…read morebreakfast sandwich in town, and boy was it right! Simply put, the bodega breakfast sandwich might be the best breakfast sandwich I've ever eaten. I took it to eat on the road and was startled about how delicious it was. The freshly baked (you can tell) brioche bun with everything bagel seasoning on top added a great salty taste to go along with the tasty stuff inside. I've traveled all over the country for work for 20+ years, and like I said, this might be the best breakfast sandwich I've ever had! To top it off, the staff was super nice.

Entrance and dining area.

Chorizo Bowl with fried egg

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Bar

Kathy's Home Cooking Cafe

3.9(62 reviews)

11.1 mi

After stopping for the night after a long drive, we started looking for a place for dinner and…read morefound Kathy's. Food was good and service pleasant. Ambiance was nice, we were the only ones eating at the time. If you'd like to see Confederate memorabilia, you will like Kathy's I would also recommend Shenandoah Caverns.

Fried clam strips, French fries and the BEST slaw! This is a tiny restaurant and the customers…read morekeep coming in! It is obviously a local favorite. The workmen next to me love burgers and cheese fries. They said the Peanut Brownie Sundae abd apple crisp are favorite desserts. Plus, they have an OUTSTANDING waitress...Tasha.

Fluffy Pancakes

Kathy's dining room.

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Country Cafe & Catering

4.3(132 reviews)

27.6 mi

We came in on a Sunday morning after church, great food, great service, everyone was super…read morefriendly. The waitress ever brought out little toddler fork for our daughter to eat her breakfast with. The sausage gravy was the best I've ever had! The atmosphere was very homey and we loved all the pictures on the walls. Definitely a family friendly place. We will be back.

Love this place! I got the country cafe breakfast bowl and added sautéed onions. I was pleasantly…read moresurprised by how fast the food came out. The service was great. Love the simply country vibes of this place. What a great find on my way through town! If I'm ever back in the area I'll definitely be back! 10/10 highly recommend!

Creamed Chipped Beef with bacon and 2 scrambled eggs and coffee.

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Outside.

Frank's Diner

3.7(23 reviews)

27.6 mi

came to culpepper for a wedding and looked up some breakfast spots near our hotel, and this cute…read morelittle diner popped up. it is a smaller restaurant, but the food is delicious, the wait staff is so kind and on top of their game! very cute ambiance as well. you will not be disappointed!!

Food served hot and large portions and fresh . Coffee delicious and hot ! And fresh ! Bacon was so…read moreyummy and crispy. And thick . Pancakes fluffy and flavorful. Omelets were stuffed full and large . Service was quick Ambiance place was clean and homey Will return again soon !!

Inside.

Sausage gravy and biscuits with scrambled eggs and fried potatoes.

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Breakfast

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Virginia C.

11 years ago

What an adorable little find we accidentally happened upon exploring (read: LOST) in the Shenandoah. When I saw my son's fried chicken get set before him, I almost gave up on being a vegetarian. Almost quit it right there. He said it was fantastic. I had several sides instead of an entrée, the mashed potatoes, side of pickled beats, the mac and cheese, and for dessert the baked/stewed apples. It's a frumpy but friendly little place where you can get a decent meal very inexpensively. Full of locals so you know it's all mostly pretty good. They only take cash though! That was a paradigm shift for a city girl such as myself. I almost never carry cash! Luckily I had some that day. read more

Poy H.

12 years ago

It is our eat-out place every time we visit Stanley. It's probably the only local diner in town. It's family-own for generations. The staffs are super friendly, reasonable price and the foods are delicious! I only give 4 stars instead of 5 only because the lack of healthier menus, not much of greens :) My husband would say it differently though since he doesn't care much for vegetable lol read more

Leigh A.

12 years ago

Was excited by the ambiance of the diner. The menu sounded great and I was excited to get my meal. When the food arrived, I was still excited. So after arriving at the table you could smell the old oil and of course the food had the taste of old, burned grease. The quality of food is less than acceptable. Staff was friendly and nice. read more

Dan C.

13 years ago

Was there for breakfast on July 7th. You could not ask for better. Almost filled to capacity with mostly locals. The one waitress was extremely friendly and was all over the place serving customers. Prices were reasonable. read more

Ray K.

8 years ago

Nice family dinner , good food, busy little place. Fair prices , nice portions . Great coffee, our waitress had a wonderful personality

James D.

2 months ago

No credit or debit cards. Food portion sizes small. Food average at best. Service was great. Atmosphere ok. Second trip No.

Susan N.

140

15 years ago

Great place to eat! Very friendly locals, great service and a good home cooking meal, highly recommend eating there.

Kenneth M.

10 years ago

Good food and staff was good. We had the special meatballs & rice and a Reuben sandwich. I would come back again.

Shannon F.

8 years ago

Always have good service and food. They staff is always friendly, speedy service, with an at home feeling

Roosevelt F. S.

12 years ago

The food was delicious. The waitstaff was very friendly and personable. It was very affordable as well.

Tim G.

6 years ago

Great food! Great prices! Great service! Great atmosphere!! We will absolutely be back!

Bob A.

12 years ago

It's the only game in town...haute cuisine it's not ...but edible

Jessica W.

12 years ago

Awesome food, great atmosphere and staff, great prices :)

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We had a large group of 'seniors' who just finished hiking Old Rag. We were hungry and tired. Our…read moreserver, a tall girl with red hair, was amazing. So kind and friendly and pleasant. We also really enjoyed the crispy Brussels!!

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This is truly a home cooked meal. Nothing fancy, but each plate is fixed perfectly every time. The…read moreservice was excellent and our waitress was very polite and checked on us in a timely fashion. The atmosphere was a very homey feeling of being at grandma's kitchen. Truly is refreshing to be able to enjoy some good food and bring back old memories of our childhood with Mom.

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