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.

A wonderful, authentic, delicious, small "Southern food" place in the downtown mall. Stella loves…read morecooking and decided to take the plunge to open her place. Lucky us! We're talking delicious crispy fried chicken or catfish, meatballs, meatless meatballs, mac & cheese, collards, green beans, peach cobbler, pound cake, sweet potato pie, etc...you get it! All done in front of you on the premises. You can also order, grab your packet and head home to eat for a delicious dinner. 112 West Main St., suite 12, on the downtown mall, Charlottesville.

Exactly what you would hope for and expect from classic soul food. Fried chicken was crunchy and…read moredelicious. Potato wedges crispy and perfectly seasoned. Can tell she takes time and puts her passion into her cooking. Stella herself was the only one there. Clean and felt like being at home in your kitchen. Small eating/waiting area with about 10 seats. She was very friendly.

Very good serloin steak. Service nice and the place was quiet, peaceful. I loved it to be honest…read more Would definitely come back

We stopped at the Country Cafe on our way out of Warm Springs. We had been staying at the Omni,…read morewhich is really pricey and wanted an easy and inexpensive breakfast before hitting the road. I think our total bill was less than a single plate at the Omni, for 2 breakfasts and 2 beverages. I think we were in around 10 AM on a Saturday. There was one server and maybe one person in the kitchen, so service was really slow. I had eggs, toast, hashbrowns and orange juice. Decent sized portions, really attractive prices, everything was hot. I love a good diner so was overall a happy camper. I think they prefer cash, but they did have a card option.

I'm not impressed with this place. It's a country style menu which can be great but the food is…read morelacking in quality and flavor. I don't recommend it. Plenty of other places in the area that offer "country fare" cooked properly such as the Gobbler Grill.

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.

We ended up stopping here after a trip to Wardensville. There was literally nothing around for…read moremiles and we were starving. So we popped in. We were greeted and told we could sit anywhere. It was around 4pm so it was pretty empty. We sat at a booth and ordered drinks. Our server was friendly. I will say there was no music playing and we were sitting near the kitchen. We could hear basically everything going on and the other couple in the rooms conversation, which was a bit odd. We ordered the fried chicken based on reviews and it was delicious. I would highly recommend getting the fried chicken. The green beans were also really good. I can't really speak on anything else. The place is pretty large, before we left we took a walk around and found a pretty cool bar in the back and some patio seating. All in all I would compare this to a typical country roadside diner. Good homestyle cooking at good prices.

If you blink you'll miss this great place. From the outside you don't think much of it. Once you…read moreenter, it's clean, it feels at home, the staff are great. We were told to sit wherever we like and a server was there fast. I'm new to the area and I've been skeptical to try this place. I'm glad that I did go in. The food was delicious. Fresh and hot. It tasted like the ingredients were made there in house. Definitely going back soon. I only gave 4 based upon the first visit. It'll change if they remain consistent I don't think they will fail me

The chicken was bland, very little seasoning. The macaroni and cheese tasted like Wawa macaroni and…read morecheese. The banana pudding was a little runny. The employees were very friendly, though. The parking lot can get very crowded.

Hoped this would be a lot better than it was..... Sadly…read morethis is probably more of a 2 stars, the chicken pieces were skimpy and tiny. The batter really didnt have much personality and the bread was dry. I did actually enjoy the greens so that was probably the only saving grace. I've been to countless "meat and 3's" in my life and this was on the lower end. I honestly prefer KFC to this chicken. If you are expecting something special or legit southern fried chicken, this aint it.

Next month will mark one year since I discovered Down Home Comfort Cafe in Woodbridge, Virginia,…read moreand I can honestly say that finding this place has been one of the best things to happen to me. I was in town when I first stopped by, and what started as a visit turned into spending the entire day with the staff. From that very first day, I felt something special. These wonderful people are no longer just restaurant staff to me -- they are family. Now, every month when I fly into town, I make it a priority to spend the entire day with my Down Home Comfort Cafe family. I love the atmosphere, the food, the conversations, and most of all, the people. I even enjoy talking with the customers and recommending different entrées. It feels like I'm coming home every time I walk through those doors. And let me tell you -- the soul food is absolutely incredible! The food is made with love, and you can taste that love in every bite. If you're looking for delicious, authentic soul food and an atmosphere where you're treated like family, look no further. In my opinion, the best soul food cafe is right here in Woodbridge, Virginia -- Down Home Comfort Cafe!

I've only tried the chicken and waffles, but they never disappoint. The sweet potato waffle with…read morethe cinnamon is absolutely amazing, and the chicken is always crispy, flavorful, and perfectly seasoned. I also tried the bread pudding. I love bread pudding, but this one just wasn't my favorite. It wasn't bad it just didn't quite hit the mark for me. The café itself is small, cozy, and welcoming. They have a small bar area, indoor seating, and a customer restroom that's tucked away in the back. When I stopped in, there were several people dining in, and it had a relaxed, homey atmosphere. Overall, I'd definitely recommend Down Home Cafe, especially if you're looking for a comforting brunch or a laid-back Sunday meal. I'll definitely be back for those chicken and waffles! Oh! Open parking!

Looking so forward to visiting Val's at their new location on Timberlake Rd in Lynchburg, VA beside…read morethe old Big Lots. I LOVE the veggies: particularly stewed tomatoes, black eyed peas, pinto beans, mac&cheese, greens, salad. Yum yum yum!!!

First of all, I ordered a white fish sandwich. The fish was so hard. I could barely chew it. It was…read moreovercooked. It's not as good as the sandwich I used to get there when she was located on Memorial Avenue this Timberlake Road location is not up to par like the old one get a new cook

The service was great -- we had two gentlemen assist us, and I believe one was the owner. They were…read morepersonable, friendly, and most importantly attentive. My drink was never left empty. I ordered a Reuben sandwich with coleslaw. They make their own Thousand Island dressing and coleslaw, all using fresh ingredients. The corned beef was sliced thin and perfectly cooked. It was a very good Reuben, and the coleslaw was fantastic. (If you love Reubens, you definitely know when a place shouldn't be allowed to make one -- The Fountain Grill gets a solid stamp of approval.) As for the atmosphere, it's a simple, booth-style family restaurant -- comfortable and intimate. I liked the place and the people.

What a gastronomic delight! We were welcomed by the owner, Wally. He and his family members and…read morestaff immediately began to share their contagious joy! We were treated as treasured family guests! The food was soooo good! Everything is completely prepared in house and they are, as they should be, very proud of their creations! All of this and very easy on the wallet. We waited 20 minutes for this wonderful experience. Wally awarded us a delectable and generous piece of chocolate cake for our time! We found this wonderful restaurant on Yelp. It was close to the hotel where we were staying and parking our car on the first leg of our journey to Madrid. We will definitely return next week when we retrieve our car! Buon appetito!

Had the best waitress Tiffany and I had the fish and my hubby had the salmon and all was very fresh…read moreand delicious

My wife likes me to order her the salmon with rice, mashed potatoes and broccoli. The last two…read moretimes I have ordered for pick up they have been late 20 to 35 minutes late and they could care less. No apologies or nothing. This is some of the worst service I have seen from here. I wish my wife would pick some where else because I want to stop going here. Besides bad service the prices have gone up and the portion size has gotten smaller. The server could have cared less that the food was so late .