Friendly customer service. The cookies are stellar! Cinnamon rolls only on specific Saturdays was a…read moredisappointment, but the cookies made up for it lol

We stopped in for cookies and the owner was delightful. She was helping an older lady-a regular and…read morewas so sweet and definitely knew her customer. She was just as welcoming to us, out of towner. The shop is cute and smelled heavenly. We had the peanut butter cookie and the blueberry. I usually saw PButter is my favorite, but no, the blueberry was out of this world! Can't wait to come back.

A great new woman-owned local business in downtown Strasburg. I came in on a dreary Tuesday morning…read moreand I was greeted by Tara herself! She showed me an array of breakfast treats, including donuts, muffins, and cinnamon rolls. I settled for a cinnamon roll and it was delicious! I think the majority of her business is in custom-made cakes and such, but don't sleep on the baked goods either!

Great little bakery right at the intersection of Main St and Rte 55. Cookies are huge and…read moredelicious, as is everything else made here. Coconut cake is also delicious, have to check FB to make she is open but definitely worth stopping by!

I visited the place ten years ago in Front Loyal. It was very unique and food was great…read more When I found out the new location, I right away pay a visit. But...the service was disappointing the food was burnt and over seasoned.

A standout and truly unique place. It's more than a restaurant. You'll dine on perfectly cooked…read moresteak and God-approved chimichurri or other treats while taking in eclectic art, unexpected hospitality, and maybe even philosophical conversations with the owners. As someone who has traveled extensively in the US for decades this stands out in the best way. Can't wait to return!

I have been following Cakes by Ashton on FB but never made it there until today. The bakery is…read moresuper clean and cute decor. I even bought a blouse there! I have been eyeing the Banana Cream Pie with Banana Buttercream. The gentleman in front of me in line ordered what I thought was the last one and apparently Ashton noticed my shoulders slump . When it was my turn, I ordered half dozen cupcakes. She had one more Banana Cream Pie! I was estatic! Got that, Boston Cream Pie, Cookies and Cream, Red Velvet, and Dark Chocolate with Vanilla Buttercream. Ashton is very friendly and knows her cupcakes! Fortunately, I have no food allergies and neither do my children. However, if we did, I'd definitely get our cakes there. They taste out of this world! Moist and delicious flavors! It took me everything to not sit in my vehicle on the side of the road to devour the cupcakes. I drove an hour one way. Yes, I will drive for good food. I apologize for taking a huge bite of my Banana Cream Pie cupcake before realizing I forgot to take a pic .

After getting my hair done at Salon 214 (which is practically next door) I noticed the lights were…read moreon at Ashton's. I have been wanting to try these cupcakes for a while now so perfect timing! When I went up to the door it was locked. Thankfully Ashton promptly opened it up for me. Since it was closed due to prepping for an event there were no cupcakes in the cases. I said I was hoping to try her cupcakes and she said she did have some in the refrigerator case. Just a day old. They did not taste a day old! My family and I ate them when I got home. They were very moist and delicious. Could not tell they were vegan at all! We will definitely be back. To top off the great cupcakes, Ashton is a very sweet person herself. She thought I was there to pick up an order of gorgeous looking chocolate covered strawberries and when I tried to pay for the 3 cupcakes I chose, she said they were on the house. Even after I told her I had not ordered the strawberries, she did not have me pay for the cupcakes! She has made a loyal customer with her generous act. I will be making my hair appts when she is open so I can take treats home to my family. Thank you Ashton!

Bretzel is closed. It is incorporated into the Crabby Maggie's Seafood Restaurant - they serve some…read moreBretzel menu items during lunch during the week.

What a treat! I was visiting in the NoVa area and wanted to…read morereunite with some old friends. This was the BEST place for it! The Emporium was fun to visit before and after we ate, and the food was fabulous! As one of my friends said, you can't go wrong with a grilled cheese with tomato. I want to go on record as saying that the tomato soup was the.best.ever in the history of the world. Most people in our group could only eat half of the large and delicious sandwiches. I can't even remember what everyone had, but everyone was very happy with their meal and vowed to return. Service was good, but a little dippy, as though the counter staff was new. Definitely friendly, though! Best parking is behind the restaurant at the entrance to the Emporium.

The pies are so good! The fresh fruits and veggies are great quality and taste great! Employees are…read morevery friendly and the service is quick. They selection of wines and Ales is good size and the craft section is nice. The large playground makes it grest for kids as well!

Great selection and such a variety to choose from. I had several of the cookies and I am going back…read moretoday for more. Yummm

I would like to applaud the Owner of the Scoops and Swirls for being a kind human and doing what's…read moreright. After ordering treats with my son, she confronted a group of people who appeared to be related (two teens, one ~10 year old kid and an older looking 18-20 year old sibling) to leave and they were not welcomed back. She further explained that making fun of people with disabilities is wrong and told the bunch of bullies that the slow kid they were making fun of could be their kid one day and it would be awful to see your kid made fun of for being disabled. I appreciate you defending those who cannot defend themselves. Your kindness is inspirational. Not everyone would stand up and say something like you did.

Delicious soft serve with big servings, and the ice cream is good too. There are tables to sit at…read moreout front. Ice cream came out quickly and the two workers were friendly and helpful. Great stop for the whole family especially on a summer day. Next time I want to try a sundae, they have some tasty looking ones!

I have been driving by this interesting market and gas station for the last month. i finally…read morestopped and found a little slice of funkiness. What a fun rest stop. I tried the chicken salad sandwich and it was incredibly satisfying. The store deserves an exploration and has a little bit of everything. I took some homemade kimchee home and it was quickly gone, best I have had in many years. Friendly staff and I can't wait to stop in when the weather warms to enjoy the porch.

Strasburg, VA. Shell/New Star Market. Dec, 2025. We were traveling between Warrenton, VA and…read moreThomas, WV, having just exited I-81 near Strasburg. We wanted to fill up on gas before "going over the mountain". GPS led us to the New Star Market/Shell Gas Station, which was only about a mile off I-81 and directly on our route. The self-service gas area was a bit congested, but we squeezed behind a parked pickup to get to a pump. Gas prices were excellent at $2,75/gallon. I went to check out the small convenience store. They seemed to have pretty much everything that a traveler might want or need, including snacks, a deli, and more. Many other reviewers have mentioned BBQ, and an outdoor sign, advertised this as well. Somehow, my husband and I both missed this -- probably because it wasn't lunch time for us yet! We'll have to check it out again upon our return. The cashier was friendly and polite. Restrooms were outside and clean. .