Huddle House

Went here on my way to Richmond for a band event. Restaurant is tiny but it's cozy- not a problem…read morebut if you need to have a super top secret conversation then probably go elsewhere. Lovely decorations and definitely has a 50s feel to it. I got the bacon jalapeno burger omelette, fries and 2 slices of toast are included. The omelette was delicious and chock full of toppings, my only possible complaint would be that the cheese coverage didn't reach the far end. However, that can probably be specified beforehand and its not enough to knock of a star. Regardless of this, I loved it. The bacon and burger were full of flavor and the grilled jalapenos had just the right amount of spice. The grilled onions on top were a great touch. When you're done with your omelette and there's leftover toppings on the plate, you can use fries to sort of scoop them up (awesome). The service was also great. The waitress was talking to regulars, and even asked us what we were up to today. Food came out pretty quick and she asked us if we wanted refills the moment our cups were low. Overall, nice little place. Forgot to get a picture of the food because I was so focused on eating. If I ever come back through the area between the operating hours of 8 and 2 I will certainly be going here. If I happened to pass through after they closed I would probably break in for the pie. (Kidding)

This is a must-visit for diner enthusiasts. The building sits on the north-south main thoroughfare…read morethrough historic downtown Farmville, an area once lined with tobacco warehouses. It is very small, with about fifteen stools wrapping around a classic service counter. According to the menu, the diner is a "One-Master Model 15-Stool Valentine steel building," made by Valentine Manufacturing Company of Wichita, Kansas, in 1955. They have a small parking lot in back of the diner. I parked there and then saw a bathroom entrance sign -- after a 2 1/2-hour trip, nature was calling. It is a very clean bathroom located at the rear of the building, with a separate entrance from the parking lot. There is no access to the restroom from inside the diner -- a unique and nostalgic feature you don't see much anymore. I walked around to the front of the building, entered, sat down on a stool, and was greeted with, "Y'all having a good day so far?" I had a half sweet/half unsweet tea and the Cheeseburger Deluxe with no mayonnaise. It came with lettuce, tomato, pickle chips, onions, French fries, and cole slaw. I put ketchup on the fries, but the fresh tomato alone provided plenty of flavor for the juicy, delicious burger. The French fries were crispy and delicious -- exactly what you hope for at a classic diner. The cole slaw was outstanding and clearly tasted homemade. The pies looked incredible, and because the cheeseburger platter was so good, I had a piece of blueberry buttermilk cake topped with whipped cream -- wow! There is also a clearly posted 3% surcharge if paying with a credit card. Prices are reasonable, so it didn't feel like an issue. This was a great overall experience, and I would recommend this classic, nostalgic mid-20th-century diner to anyone traveling through Farmville. It closes at 2 pm, so plan accordingly!

Fresh burger on the griddle.

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County Grille

4.3(4 reviews)

0.2 mi

Just open up ! A few kinks to work out ! Good location! Nice owners . Friendly staff. Great…read moreservice. Very spacious! So many restaurants have failed here! Good food, friendly environment. Waffle and bacon and eggs were good.

We ordered a create your own omelette with bacon, mushrooms and tomatoes, unfortunately, there were…read moreno mushrooms or tomatoes on one half of the omelette. When we contacted the server and brought it to her attention, even showing her the omelette, she replied, "Oh well, it was supposed to be on there." She then went and checked with the cook. She came back and reported, "The cook said he put it on there, so maybe it's on the other half." Upon checking the other half, we found only 3-4 pieces of mushroom and tomato pieces. Who only fills up one half of an omelette with the ingredients requested!?! No adjustment was made on the bill. Service was less than adequate. No lemon was provided with the water and tea, even after requesting it. No ketchup was provided for the potatoes and onion rings, we had to ask. No butter was provided with the toast, again, we had to ask. Needless to say, we won't be returning. This was our first and last visit.

Uptown Coffee Café

4.2(176 reviews)

1.2 mi

After spending all of your money at Greenfront, you won't have to spend a ton of money for a nice…read morelunch. The BLT and Club sandwiches reminded me of the ones I had a grandma's house years ago. And the cappuccinos were tasty as well. Great local spot. Trust me.

Very frustrating experience. Listing says dog friendly and bike parking. The "patio" is 2 chairs on…read morethe 4ft sidewalk right on a Main Street. It's loud, there are log truckers going by. It's not enjoyable. Further, the "bike parking" is at the high bridge trail, not the restaurant. False advertising.

Cashier station

Mini New York style cheesecake topped with caramel and chocolate sauce and whipped topping.

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North Street Press Club

4.0(131 reviews)

1.1 mi

Our server was absolutely incredible and oh so sweet! The food was pretty good too and they have…read moreoptions for vegans and vegetarians as well! Very flavorful and good prices for what your portions are. It was nice and clean inside too!

We were there on Friday evening during graduation weekend. We had a reservation so we were seated…read moreimmediately. Our server was slow and not attentive. The food was disappointing. It was cold inside and we asked to have the overhead fan turned off but they were unable to do so ( a man exiting held the door open for us and warned us how cold it was inside). As you enter the smell coming from the stage area was awful. I would not recommend.

Beautiful place

Thin, shredded end piece of carrot cake

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Macado's

3.4(147 reviews)

1.1 mi

Service was great for our party of 6! Sandwich NOT so much. Chicken was dry and barely warm. And…read moreI received different cheese than requested and NO bacon as menu listed!!! Happy they had other side options other than French fries. Daughter's Caesar salad was huge and her PF (I think) Mac-n-cheese was great. Wish I'd ordered her food. :(. The Bang Bang Shrimp appetizer was good also. Great selection of menu items! Restaurant wasn't noisy. Bathrooms were clean but they could definitely spruce up the decor!

I hadn't been her in a while and was disappointed, the service wasn't anything to write home about…read moregiven it wasn't busy, and they messed up my husband's order. The fries were cold, my food was decent but it's not as good as I remember before. There are plenty of other solid places to dine in Farmville these days so I think I will take a pass next time I'm in town.

Bar area

Macado's club sandwich with pickle

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Pretzels

Charley's Waterfront Cafe

3.3(278 reviews)

1.3 mi

Honestly a hidden gem. Gorgeous sitting on the patio at night you can hear the river and there was…read morelive music too. The date night special was a huge bang for your buck!! Steak was delicious and the crab dip was our favorite appetizer!

It was my first time visiting Farmville, and I wanted to check out a local restaurant for dinner. I…read moredid notice that Charley's had varied reviews but the more recent ones seemed positive, so we gave it a go for dinner. It was a nice day, so we asked to sit outside. As a party of two, they don't allow you to sit waterside, because, as I heard the host tell most every party that arrived after us as well, those tables are reserved for larger groups. So, keep that in mind if you're looking for waterside dining. We were seated next to the door, and I didn't notice until halfway through the meal that my chair was covered in cobwebs. Kind of gross. The floor to the exterior patio was also very dirty. My mom was stomping away at ants. I'd recommend they consider cleaning more outside, especially considering it's the main allure of the restaurant. After being seated, our server greeted us. She was overall friendly albeit a bit slow, and when I asked which Riesling was sweeter (they had two), she didn't know. She asked a manager, who replied that he can't drink on shift. It was a polarity compared to the service the table next to us later received from the bartender, who provided samples to them and was on top of things for them the entire meal. I was mildly jealous, honestly. Without the option to sample, I selected a Riesling at random (the German one), and it was fortunately very good. I also heard the sparkling Moscato was pleasant. We ordered the jumbo pretzel to start, which came with a tasty cheese mixture. I would say that's where the good part ended for me. My mom didn't want our salads to arrive with the pretzel, so she asked for them to be spaced out, but then it took aaaaages for the salads to come out. The cheese on the ceasar was good, but that's about it. I couldn't taste any dressing, so I left most of it behind. I was torn in between the mahi and red snapper entrees, but ultimately chose the red snapper despite the server calling it fishy. I asked for extra sauce when I ordered it, but it came with regular sauce, so I asked again. It took some time to arrive as the kitchen had to heat it up, but when it did arrive, it was a TINY amount. I was so perplexed. The fish itself was not that great. It didn't taste fresh to me. My mom ordered the ribs, as they were explained to be really good and "fall off the bone." Can attest they were not. They were actually very fatty. They never should've left the kitchen. I relayed this feedback to our server, and she took both of our meals off the bill since we didn't eat them. I was shocked but thought that was very kind of her. I'd say this spot needs some more quality control between food and cleanliness. I'm unlikely to return personally, but it's worth a shot if you're in town and interested in waterfront dining or a nice glass of wine, I suppose.

French onion soup

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House salad

Effingham's

4.1(37 reviews)

1.0 mi

Busy at dinner! This is a very nice restaurant inside of Hotel Weyanoke. It's very pleasant and…read moreconvenient. Our window seats are right across the way from Longwood. We stopped in for a few cold beverages and something to snack on after walking and walking all over the hotel. I just happened to talk to the concierge and she pointed out all the restaurants at the hotel. We shared some yummy truffle fries. I wanted some coffee with Irish cream but no such luck. Only for brunch. So moscato it is! Dessert was a scrumptious carrot cake, very rich and filling. Be back soon!

If you're looking for a high-end dining experience in Farmville, Effingham's is definitely a great…read morespot to try. The cocktails in particular are on point!

Lobby of the Historic Hotel Weyanoke

Outdoor seating is available!

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The Fishin' Pig

4.3(389 reviews)

0.7 mi

I showed up at high noon on a Monday. It was just me so I skipped the wait and bellied up to the…read morebar. It was a nice wide bar with a row of TV's lining the wall. The bartender greeted me and asked if I wanted the regular menu or was the lunch menu sufficient. I perused the lunch menu, which had several different options. Surprisingly, everything on that menu was half price! What a deal! I ordered the most expensive item, the catfish sandwich, which was only $10. Even though they were very busy, I got my sandwich within ten minutes. They call it a sandwich but there ain't no way I could eat it like a sandwich, even with my big mouth. The catfish came with onion, lettuce, tomato, and some kind of sauce on a toasted sub roll. It came with a knife. I cut off the first bite. It was .......... GREAT! Wow! I have always gotten BBQ or fish tacos before. Fantastic blending of flavors. It came with a choice of a side and I chose fries. The fries were barely alive. Good flavor but partially limp. That was the only negative. I wish I lived closer to Farmville. I would make them regular visits during the week. They keep teasing us about expanding to Madison Heights but no action yet.

I didn't dine in so other than being greeted by a welcoming smile and great takeout service, I…read morecan't say anymore other than if the atmosphere is anything like the food, it's great! I had the fried catfish which was nice and crispy yet light breading. Nice portions of baked beans and mac & cheese. Baked beans were very good, with a sweet bacon flavor but I'm a mac & cheese guy and theirs is incredible. Smoked flavor that just is throughout the cheese. Highly recommend stopping in. I will be going back and trying some other items.

Full bar

Fried Pork Skins

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Brisket Philly cheese steak

McDonald's

1.6(37 reviews)

0.8 mi

I avoid McD's as much as possible. My work had me 7 miles out in the country, I needed to eat…read morelunch, and Farmville isn't blessed with many choices, so to the golden arches I went. Service was pretty good; I placed my order and had a minimal wait time. Very clean dining area. Seating area had several flat screen tv's . I ordered the Bacon & Swiss Angus Beef Burger. Nice and hot, larger sized burger with a pretty good taste.

Dirty, out of everything, so far everyone here act like they hate life. Worst Mickey D's ever…read more Sloppy sandwich, fries undercooked, no ice in the drink machine..... both of them. Just a bad experience!

After 3 bites of my McFlurry that was made 25 minutes after the order was placed, I am almost finished with it. Step up your game Farmville

A RAW Quarter Pounder w/ cheese

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Bojangles

3.6(18 reviews)

0.2 mi

Pricing is crazy. $ 3.81 for 3 Bo Rounds and $ 2.79 for a small tea. Insanity. No thanks…read more How does every combo cost 3-4 more than what's listed on the menu when you don't request any upgrade or special request?

Great quick breakfast biscuits, fresh biscuits to bring home for dinner and their 20oc chicken…read moredinner with 4 sides or just with biscuits. Service by employees is usually very friendly and helpful. All the Restaurants we've visited are very open airy clean and welcoming to guests to include their facilities.