Absolutely 1 of 2 best breakfast spots in Harrisonburg. Our other favorite is Heritage bakery... the theme of bakery lets you know that both places make all their bread and baked goods fresh! They don't gave thousands of dishes but every dish is thoughtful and each ingredient necessary to pull off the perfect bite. I think the fig pig tartine might be one of the best things I've eaten in a long time. The fig jam on freshly baked sourdough with fresh prosciutto and white cheddar, nutty arugula and the perfect sprinkle of lemon jest completes the dance in your palate. It's a must get. If you want something hearty... the sweet and hot breakfast biscuit will hit the spot. The jalapeño mixed with pear jam on a freshly baked biscuit... and the gooey white cheddar... so so good! Everything is fresh and delicious! A lot of breakfast places serve burnt industrial coffee... but they serve the coffee from Chestnut Ridge which is just across the street in the basement... but it's amazing! Fresh squeezed orange juice is pricey but delicious and the decor is beautiful! Get here before the doors open and wait in line or you'll have to wait a bit. But you can get on the waitlist and go to the stores across the street. read more

See all

The Plus: Lovely bright dining space, friendly servers, and delightful food options, some with a Southern spin. I appreciated that they were able to give me half/half on the greens and roasted potatoes as sides for the frittata. The Okay: service fell a bit short at times. They forgot about my partner's coffee. But I'll chalk this up to them being really busy. My partner wasn't too crazy about his breakfast sandwich, stating that the bread used was a bit too fluffy. All in all, would definitely give them another try. read more

Magpie Diner - Frittata - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Harrisonburg, Virginia

Amazing stop during a weekend getaway to Shenandoah National Park. Arrived at 8:50 and was able to get a perfect seat indoors. Our server was so attentive and was able to accommodate any additions/substitutions to our orders. We ordered the Seasonal Frittata (Smokey Succotash Frittata) and the Cinnamon Swirl French toast. Both items were phenomenal. The French toast had a balanced flavor profile with both savory and sweet notes. The seasonal frittata was outstanding. The ritz cracker crunch was a wonderful addition to the custard egg and vegetable filling of the frittata. I would absolutely recommend Magpie to locals and visitors alike. The atmosphere is so minimalist with the charm and character of a local restaurant. read more

See all

Unique and wonderful atmosphere. Nostalgic. Bakery next door. Great coffee and mimosas. Food is local farm To table fresh and tasty. Beautiful food presentation with attentive service. Love this place. May have to wait but go across the street to the shoppes! read more

My friend and I came here for brunch on a Tuesday around 12:30pm as we were passing through Harrisonburg. You can sit inside or outside, and we decided to sit outside since we had my dog. It's a boujee diner for sure, and they had a somewhat limited menu option with some interesting specialty options. I got an iced dirty chai with oat milk which was okay. For breakfast I did the soft scramble egg toast which was on sourdough and came with cherry tomatoes, bacon crumbs, and chives. The sourdough was way too buttery for me, like it overpowered the rest of the meal. My friend did the strawberry rhubarb french toast with a side of 2 eggs over medium which he said was good. Service was slow though for not a super buy time, we had 3 different waiters. I'm not sure if that was because we were sitting outside and they weren't sure who was responsible but it took them awhile to come take our drink order, food order, and then my friend had to go inside to ask for the check. Cute cafe though, I wouldn't necessarily call it a diner though. It's cool, the building was an old car shop so I like how they remodeled it. There's a bakery attached to it too which is cool. Overall, food was okay but for the price probably wouldn't come back. read more

See all

We were skiing at Massenutten and wanted a change of scenery. I looked at local options and Harrisonburg looked like a cute city. I chose Magpie diner because it was in the downtown area. I'm so grateful I did! We got free parking just outside. The menu was so great, lots of unique options. I had the fig and pig sandwich that was ham and fig jam. I also got an apple butter latte at the recommendation of our server. The clientele was mostly JMU students which was really cool. Our server also made recommendations of shops to check out while we were in town. Magpie also had a bakery! But that's a different review. read more

See all

We came here one morning while visiting JMU with our son. Solid breakfast! We would for sure come back!

Obsessed is an understatement. Service - wonderful. Atmosphere - such vibes. Really beautiful place. The food is astounding! Cocktails - strong and delish. So perfect. Everything was just amazing and the food came out SO fast. Flavors on point! About to be a regular here for sure. read more

Magpie Diner - Cocktails - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Harrisonburg, Virginia

See all

The chorizo breakfast bowl made my week. It was soooo yummy. My friends enjoyed their dishes as well. I always love the bright and productive environment when I catch breakfast or lunch at Magpie. Can't wait to come back. read more

Magpie Diner - Bodega bacon egg and cheese with potatoes - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Harrisonburg, Virginia

See all

We wanted to eat at the cafe on a Sunday afternoon on our road trip from Roanoke to DC, but there was too long a wait. Instead we picked up a fruit tart, double chocolate scone, a cruller, and a chocolate chip cookie from the bakery side. All were good. The crust on the tarte was flaky and buttery, but the creme was a little bland. The chocolate in the scone was delicious, though it was a tad dry. The cruller was tasty but a little sweet for my palate. I wish they hadn't run out of the chocolate croissant and I may have had buyers remorse about not getting the blueberry tarte... read more

Magpie Diner - Fruit tart, cruller, scone. - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Harrisonburg, Virginia

Delicious, relaxed interior, reasonable pricing and portions. Fresh bread, would go again

I stopped at the bakery section of Magpie Diner and tried the tomato bacon danish. I wish it was on their website because it was delicious! I also got a lemon blueberry scone, which was another wonderful treat. Looking forward to trying more next time! read more

Magpie Diner - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Harrisonburg, Virginia

See all

Magpies was a 50 minute trip from our holiday getaway spot. It was also one of the nearest attractions outside of the many caverns lining route 11. The wait was my least favorite. Definitely should have called ahead. Once we were seating everything moved quickly. Ordered and they served us shortly after. Food was good for the most part. The eggs weren't really my speed but I enjoyed the holiday cinnamon swirl French Toast and my husband had the blueberry pancakes. The little one pretty much ate her share of both our meals. I don't recall being offered a kids menu (or cup for that matter). Ambiance was great, super chill and relaxed. The loudest thing there was our baby of course especially after waiting an hour to eat. Everything was fine, folks were super courteous. Probably wouldn't double back, the menu boasted local pork options which wasn't great for our non-pork eating, preferably halal family but I am sure those items were just as delicious! Happy eating! Food- 8/10 Service- 8/10 Ambiance- 10/10 read more

See all

Ate here for breakfast several times and it keeps getting better. Waited in line pre opening and they were able to seat everyone on the long line and service and food was not delayed due to initial rush. Service and food both excellent. Scrambled eggs light and fluffy with chives on top. Looking forward to coming back. read more

Came to Magpie on a Friday morning to fuel up before leaving Virginia after a week-long visit. There was a wait of about 25 minutes, but the wait is not a problem because right across the street is a collective of little shops/boutiques you can browse in the meantime. Once we were notified, we headed back and upon sitting down, I realized they have little blankets near the front you can grab if you're cold! (It was very cold outside and you got a chill every time the door opened and closed). I'm from Florida and had never seen anything like that before which I found very thoughtful! The menu is limited which is great for someone like myself who has trouble deciding what to order. Immediately I knew that I wanted the sweet heat maple biscuit. We also ordered the cinnamon swirl french toast with a side of two eggs, a cup of coffee and an americano. We had Jess as our server who was hustling the whole time due to being busy, yet never failed to check in on us. The coffee was just okay, which was a bit surprising. I figured since this seemed more like a "hip" and "modern" diner that the coffee would be a bit more robust, but tasted just a tad better than coffee you'd expect at a diner. Albeit it did warm me up, so I'm thankful for that. The sweet heat maple biscuit had such a unique combination of flavors. The honey mustard and maple chile drizzle worked surprisingly well together. The biscuit wasn't too dry, but the bacon could have been a bit more crispy. The homefries it came with were pretty standard. We also got the cinnamon swirl french toast which was pretty good. The only wish would be that they served real maple syrup, that really would have allowed this dish to shine as its not something you find in many places. With this dish we also ordered a side of eggs which were nice and fluffy, and garnished. Overall this meal came to $39.78. The most expensive item was the sweet heat biscuit which was $16, which was definitely overpriced. I dont know if I'd go back to Magpie diner if I was in the area again, HOWEVER, I would absolutely go to their bakery next door again which we visited after our meal. I had the best spinach and feta croissant of my life. They also made a very beautiful and tasty sourdough. read more

Magpie Diner - Sweet heat maple biscuit - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Harrisonburg, Virginia

See all

Everything taste great! Highly recommend this place! Breakfast chorizo was spectacular ! Coffee tastes great! Place is clean and everyone is very friendly :) read more

Magpie Diner - Special pancake - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Harrisonburg, Virginia

Fairly Busy- sat at bar. Our server was adorable and attentive. Cappuccino was eh. But the Fig and Pig was outstanding. Had a breakfast pastry while we waiting - also fantastic. Good vibe. read more

Came to have brunch with my son while visiting him at JMU and they definitely didn't disappoint. We did have to wait about 15 minutes but they texted me when our table was ready. You can go across the street and visit a cute little bookstore and other little shops while you wait. We ordered freshly squeezed OJ and it was amazing and very tasty. We ordered their spinach stuffed egg biscuit with potatoes and their latte and everything was just fresh and delicious. Will definitely visit again and highly recommend. read more

See all

Not good. Cold coffee, over priced food and not so friendly service. Very noisy . Poor dining experience. Sorry I came here.. read more

3 's for Magpie! Crisp. Clean. Coffee. This modern, well laid out diner is the perfect place to meet friends, have a mimosa or good cup of coffee, and get a delicious stack of pancakes. The service was good but the coffee was better. I'd come here again - but next time I'd try one of the homemade pastries from the bakery attached. Indoor and outdoor seating available with street parking. read more

See all

This brunch place is attached to a bakery. It has abundant indoor and outdoor seating, the latter of which is nicely shaded for breakfast. My service experience was not great, as I waited a solid fifteen minutes at my table without so much as a water before someone finally got around to me. I choose to focus more on the food however. Options included sweet baked goods, but I was tempted by the option to get a vegan breakfast bowl. Flavor can come from freshness or from a ton of salt, and here it's really both, as a delicious mix of ingredients included both fresh greenery and some very salty soy-based fake meat. The ultimate result was pretty good in my book, and I can certainly think of a lot of times where I was on the road and wished I could find such a breakfast. Perusing the bakery while I was waiting for someone to show up with my check, I found a sea salt chocolate chip cookie among many other more interesting and creative options, and it delivered satisfaction. read more

See all

Oh my goodness amaaaaaazing food. Long wait but worth it. Amazing food across the board. Get the oj. Everything we had was amazing. I got a cauliflower frittata and it was unbelievable. Daughter got a hot honey chicken biscuit -- delish. Southern poutine was huge and rich but great. Apparently the hot chocolate is divine. Will go again!!! read more

Magpie Diner - Cauliflower frittata with greens and home fries. - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Harrisonburg, Virginia

I honestly don't know if you could put more things I love into one space; a diner, that serves brunch, with a in-house bakery, and a coffee roaster next door (until recently), and cocktails, with their own coworking space, in an historic building (formerly a tire shop and garage)! My foodie heart (and stomach) was about to explode before I ever entered the place. But enter I did. I began with a cup of Chestnut Ridge Coffee and began my gastronomical journey down the menu. As I read, I would occasionally take a look around and found a deep appreciation 1) for their restoration and conservation of the space and 2) the immense amount of sunlight pouring in through the windows (including those of the bay doors). Of course I'm sure this is appreciated even more during the winter months. It is a beautiful place. And though there are many restaurants-cafes-coffee shops-etc. that I speak highly of, concerning quality of menu, I cannot always refer to their space as one of remarkable design. Magpie, I can. And without reservation. I will not go into the exact menu items I ordered, as most were seasonally, but I will speak to their level of quality. This is no run-of-the-mill diner. Their kitchen is producing what I am sure will one day be award winning food. I say this in regards to both their brunch and dinner menu. I look forward to returning soon. read more

Awesome food! Probably one of the best biscuits I've ever had is their raspberry chipotle breakfast biscuit. The service was also very nice while we were there. The place was very open and bright, with a very unique aesthetic. read more

Wanted to love this place, but never got the chance to even try it. Went inside and got set up on the wait list by the hostess. It was morning and freezing cold outside. We were asked to wait outside, to which we responded it was too cold. We were instructed to wait inside the building next door, but we advised we had already tried to go inside prior to arriving at the diner, and the doors were locked. The hostess insisted it was open. We left and again tried the building but it was indeed closed and locked. At this point, we decided to try a different coffee shop that was open and welcoming. I do hope that this doesn't happen to anyone else in the future. I may try this location again, but on a mild weather day in case we have to wait outside again. read more

This food is amazing. The service was incredible. I was greeted right when I walked in. This place had a lively vibe inside and the Southern Poutine with Sausage was incredible read more

Magpie Diner - Southern Poutine (sausage added) - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Harrisonburg, Virginia

Arrived at about noon and was told 35 min wait. Cool, we walked over to the shops next door and shopped and had coffee. At 50 mins we went back to see what was up and were seated. Ten minutes or so to see a server and nearly thirty mins to get fed. Our server must have been working a bunch of other tables. Or in another restaurant maybe? We only spotted her twice. The food was great, potatoes with great sausage gravy and eggs and a oddly flat but tasty waffle. Eventually after sitting there with empty plates for ten mins we went and paid the hostess. I have no idea if they ever found our server. I sure hope she is ok. read more

Magpie Diner - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Harrisonburg, Virginia

See all

Delicious food. We decided to go here because we had time to spare before going to some farms and we had heard it was good. We were able to get parked nearby and had to get on the waitlist, which was 60-75 minutes. We had the time so it wasn't an issue. Once we were called we were seated outside but with great weather, it made for a great experience. The staff was friendly, and the food great. My wife and I started off with spicy passion fruit mockeritas. For my meal, I went with the lemon blueberry waffle, which was so good. My wife ordered the fig & pig tartine, and son the green poutine. Everything was delicious and started our day off with a smile. I would recommend going when they open to avoid the wait, but definitely go. It's worth the wait, if needed. read more

See all

This reminds me of places in the south I have visited with garage doors that open in the summer. Beautifully decorated diner, clean, and service is prompt. The food tastes as good as it looks. I was surprised how good their simple biscuits and gravy were. Hija got the everything bagel sandwich which was tasty and light. The onsite bakery looks divine , but get there early before they sell out. Absolutely a gem in the Burg! read more

Magpie Diner - Everything bagel sandwich - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Harrisonburg, Virginia

See all

Absolutely love it and the food is made fresh and excellent service and it is hip and cute and cozy and wonderful perfect for everyone and love it so much and found it while trying to find a place to eat and it is so amazing and love the design inside and out and only comment I have I just wish they would have a bigger menu of food and drinks and plus add seasonal drinks and items for October and December and oh they are next to a bakery and really cool and fun and everything is so clean and sanitized and all the employees are so nice I feel so welcomed and they are friendly and and definitely come here early before the crowds it is worth it. Love it share and tell everyone and it is awesome. Thanks Lauren read more

Stopped here for Brunch today after church. We had about a 20 min wait but we just walked across the street and did some shopping while part of our group waited. The hubs ordered the Cinnamon Swirl French Toast and I ordered the Key Lime Coconut Waffle. My husband said the cinnamon sugar butter on the toast was awesome. The waffle is thin which i had never had before but actually really liked it. If you want a thick fluffy waffle, this is not for you. They were both delicious(I snuck a bite of the hubs lol)! Both our plates with bacon and drinks was around $30. I didnt catch the young girls named that served us but she was very engaging, professional, and took great care of us. The atmosphere is casual. The bakery is attached and we purchased a few items there before heading out. We were in town for a visit but when we come back we will definitely stop by. read more

See all

Over two hours. We waited over two hours when we were told 50 minutes and the "manager " said "we're doing the best we can." The best we can is not underestimating a wait time by over an hour. I'm sorry but it's not. I don't care if you're a college student. If you know basic math you know how to tell time. read more

You know that thing you are sitting on right now? Yeah, that part of your body that contacts your chair? Or drivers seat? This place kicks that. Left, right, and out the door. Three people, outstaning meals, paid ATTENTION TO THE ONE WITH DIARY ALLERGIES, and the coffee was pretty darn good. $42. Yep, MagPie Kicks Booty. And the building is really neat too. read more

So hard to get a table but the wait is SO worth it. Such a cute spot and great service. The food is amazing. I'd drive hours for their pancakes. The coffee is also so good! The best thing on the menu is the southern poutine! read more

Magpie Diner - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Harrisonburg, Virginia

It was busy on a Friday morning but we were seated quickly. Coffee is excellent! Got the apple bacon biscuit sandwich and cinnamon French toast. Both were good. Service was friendly but when it was time to go they were basically wiping our table off for the next people to sit as we were still getting up to leave - felt a little rushed out. It's also very tight in there, not easy to eat comfortably when someone is right on top of you walking through most of the time. read more

So, So, So cute!!! 5 stars for the interior decorator. We sat outside and enjoyed everything we ordered. The latte was pure perfection. The Turkish eggs were different but flavorful. I'm not sure I'd order that again but I cleaned my plate. The chorizo dish was also tasty. One recommendation: the waitresses should try every dish so they can make recommendations or have more knowledge about the plates. I would come back. I wish I could try everything! read more

See all

Good food! Would love an additional option or two on the menu and kinda pricey. Also busy but can see why. Not going to be a regular spot but maybe here and there. read more

Came here on a Saturday morning around 10am. There was a 30 minute wait for a party of 2. That wait was very much worth it (we just walked around downtown while we waited). Servers were friendly and the service was fast considering that the restaurant was full. Restaurant feels very open and inviting, and there is a lot of seating both indoor and outdoor. Do note that they have a different brunch menu on the weekends. I ordered the cinnamon sugar french toast. French toast was delicious. Sweet and fluffy, and with some rich maple syrup to pair with it. The cinnamon sugar glaze was an interesting addition. I wouldn't say it added or detracted from the dish, just that it added a different flavor profile that was much sweeter. My one complaint is that for $12 you only get 2 pieces of french toast, and I left hungry. I will definitely be back during a week day so I can try something from their normal breakfast menu. read more

Magpie Diner - Cinnamon Sugar French Toast, Iced Brown Sugar Latte, Picnic Frittata - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Harrisonburg, Virginia

I can see why this place is ranked so highly. Luckily we were able to walk in without a wait even though the place was full. Food was epic! So so good. I tried the hangover breakfast biscuit and my son had the cinnamon swirled French toast. I would highly recommend both but note that I thought the French toast was a pretty small portion for the price. We also had a chai latte and fresh squeezed OJ and both were great. Ambiance is industrial chic. Very clean and well appointed. Highly recommend this little breakfast joint when in Harrisonburg! read more

Magpie Diner - Hangover breakfast biscuit and potatoes - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Harrisonburg, Virginia

This place looked good online so my boyfriend and I decided to try it when we were in town with our dog. We got there on Sunday around 11 and put our name on the waitlist. With the dog we could only eat outside which was fine. You could follow along to see where your name was on the list. We ended up waiting over an hour instead of the quoted 45 minutes, but it was obvious that people were still outside and they brought our dog a bowl of water. It was all good. When we were seated they were all out of the baked goods. My boyfriend got the breakfast sandwich with greens and I got the green bowl with sausage. It was so good!! They also came around regularly with water and ice tea refills. I would definitely be back. My only suggestion would be that the restaurant not seat people unless your whole party was present. There were two 6 person tables filled with 2-3 people for over half an hour (one table almost an hour until the whole table arrived) while the people waited for the entire party to arrive. Those seated people only got water and I'm sure a full party could have eaten and gone while those people took up seats. read more

Magpie Diner - the outside of the restaurant - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Harrisonburg, Virginia

See all