Honestly it's more of a 3.5 but round-up-able enough for me…read more My son had a thing at Randolph Macon during spring break. He needed lunch before we hit the road home. After looking for someplace close we found cafe54. SUPER close to campus. My eggs were ok. The corned beef hash was the canned kind just like I like it, because some stuff you can make fresh and fancy up but that preservative, war time taste just hits and you know I'm right. I had coffee that would put hair on your chest. and an Arnold palmer that was kind of watery. Oddly enough I found those traits acceptable. My son had french toast. This is only the 3rd time he's had it (by choice) and he really enjoyed it. While brunch/lunch was a 3.5 in my book it was a 5 for him There is no tap to pay but they do take the usual cash and card. So just don't forget your cards in your pants pockets and you'll be ok. The place was bright and airy with outdoor seating and the service was just ok. Decent place. You should go in a try it out.

This was our first option for breakfast while visiting the town for the first time…read more The food was good, but customer service wasn't great. We attempted to ask for things a few times and our waitress was just flying out to other tables and not very attentive to our requests. Ambiance was ok, the maintenance in the bathroom needs attention specifically the door handles they will get you locked up and it was very hard to get out of the main bathroom.

This place is rough an I wouldn't recommend for breakfast. Service sucks can't understand what the…read moreguy is trying to say he talks so low. The food was bad. Ordered biscuits and gravy and it came in a bowl with three servings of gravy. Bacon was brittle and I just wanted regular eggs. They packed so much cheese in the eggs you could feel it stick in your mouth when trying to eat them... Had two bites tossed it all and left..sorry folks

This place is apparently super popular with locals, but it unfortunately missed the mark for me…read more We were passing through and saw that this place had great reviews and almost everything else in the area is a chain. We stopped in and started reading the menu board and the lady at the counter just stared at us. We decided on what we wanted even though we had some questions about what was on the menu board. (What comes on a phriends burger? What are the tots loaded with?) My brother ordered a NC style pulled pork sandwich (Cole slaw and hot sauce) and some tater tots, and I ordered the potato salad and a chicken Philly. We both ordered a drink, and we ordered a pecan dessert to split, but when we had asked her what it was, she had no idea. Luckily, it was good and ended up being a pecan topped cinnamon roll. One of the reasons we know that this place caters to locals is because she didn't give us cups, they were sitting over by the drink machines, but she didn't tell us to grab them. So when my brother asked her for the cups, she gestures and tells him "they're over there." So as we ate, we realized that the locals know to grab their cups and coffee and then pay for it, we had no idea. We would have grabbed them had she told us to. I started with half of the Philly while my brother ate half of the pulled pork. I liked the Philly, he thought the pulled pork was just okay. We then tried the potato salad and it was completely inedible. It is probably the worst potato salad I have ever tried, and I unfortunately can't even place what we hated so much about it because neither one of us could stomach another bite. It looks beautiful, but it was very dry and sort of astringent. It was not pleasant. We then traded sandwiches and I didn't care for the pulled pork, so my little brother tried to finish it, but whatever flavor sticks with you from the potato salad then just ruined the taste of the pork, so he couldn't eat it anymore. The tater tots were FIRE though, so hot and crispy and perfect. Those were crazy good. The Philly was served in really thin parchment paper or something, so we did grab a paper towel to wrap the other half of the sandwich in when we left, and it ended up completely soaking through the paper towel and onto the car floor we had it on. Overall, the food ranged from okay to absolutely-not-okay, the service was "meh", and the price was a bit high for the quality of the food. There aren't a ton of options here and I could definitely see why people would swing here for a turkey sandwich before going hunting, rather than stopping at like dominos, but I almost wish we had just grabbed a sandwich at subway or food lion.

If you are trying to support a local business over a chain, this is the place you need to go! This…read morespot is an absolute gem. It was a bit hidden but great location next to an actual train track. Interestingly enough, a train passed through while we dinned. I'm sure the outside experience it better than indoors. However, the outside tables is more limited. They feature a small menu, but you can tell they focus on fresh ingredients. Quality over quantity. I ordered the chicken salad sandwich, and it was easily one of the best I have ever had! What really elevates it is the inclusion of thinly sliced apples; they provide a fantastic crunch and a perfect sweet-tart balance. You have to try it! We stopped by during a busy Tuesday lunch rush, and despite the place being packed, the staff was very attentive. Everyone was kind and clearly working hard, doing their absolute best to check in on us and keep things moving. Highly recommend this local spot for a fresh, high-quality lunch!

What an amazing lunch today at The Caboose Market & Cafe in Ashland, Virginia. The cafe is located…read morein downtown Historic Ashland near the railroad tracks. The old building has a nostalgic flare with a cozy interior atmosphere! The cafe was full and for good reason, the food was excellent! We started with the grilled cornbread and Frico wine. The cornbread was absolutely delicious and the wine was perfect! My husband had the Caboose Burger and said it was good but nothing special. I had the Fig Pro Quo and it was spectacular! I had a side salad which was simple but really delicious! It was a great first experience and I'm looking forward to going back! My kind of place for sure!

Service is so good at this location. I always place my orders via the mobile app. My drinks are…read morewell prepared. Today, I noticed that the option to blend my cold brew was not on the app. Strange because I thought that this was how I used to order. I asked the staff member who said they didn't normally blend it but she offered to blend it for me. Now that's great service. The drinks and food were so good. I used to get my oatmeal from Panera but thought I'd try it here. I loved how I could customize my toppings. I also appreciate the individual packets(I know it's not environmental but the portions work for me).

This is my absolute FAVORITE stbx location!!! they know me & my drink, they also know that there's…read moretwo Katie's that order in the morning around the exact same time The barista's here are the absolute kindest people I've ever met, they're fast, accurate & consistent!!! & The location itself is very clean & well organized & maintained! Between the people, the coffee & the cake pops, I can't stay away

What a treasure! Take a step back in time when things were uncomplicated and slow paced. When I…read morewas in Ashland a few months back. I had an incredible VA country ham sandwich here. It was so simple and so good!! Now I'm back and I want the full Southern experience. The deli lunch special was pimento grilled sandwich, and I added VA ham! It was FABULOUS! Ordered Cherrwine soda, a bag of chips and a double chocolate ice cream sandwich all for $16! What an experience!! I didn't get any of their meats or other gourmet products, but this would be my go-to place if I lived nearby. I ate this on a picnic table outside the public library and got to take in the quiet downtown area. I very much enjoyed Ashland Meat Market and everything the town has to offer. Now I'm off to my meeting, then back to DCA then on to Boston. I am so glad I got to soak in an hour of the good life!

I ordered my Christmas eve ham from here over a month ago, on the phone when ordering i was…read moreEXTREMELY specific in saying (multiple times) that I needed a cured but UNSMOKED ham because I was planning on smoking it myself. They said they could do it (after i verified what i wanted a couple more times and was ASSURED that the ham would not be already smoked) so I placed the order. I went to pick it up today and this is a cured and ALREADY smoked ham. When I called to address the issue, the manager laughed at me and said "oh, well I guess we dont have what you wanted then" I now have to entirely change my plans AND disappoint my family on Christmas eve because I promised them all a home smoked ham for dinner. I wouldn't recommend ordering from here unless you want incompetence.

UPDATE! It seems like Corporate has read the reviews because the experience has changed DRASTICALLY…read moreat this location in the last few weeks. The restaurant actually felt clean for the first time, the floors weren't sticky, the table tops looked like they'd been wiped down, trash wasn't over flowing. The normally grumpy workers were actually friendly and explained I could get a better deal if I ordered this vs. that. I PRAY this is a permanent change for this location because it's been...dare I say, pleasant to visit here recently.

I wrote a very critical review of this Hardee's about a year ago (see below). I've got to say…read morethins Hardee's has improved dramatically!! The service has improved, the dining room is much cleaner, and the food is more consistent. Great job Hardee's!!! Let me start by saying that I LOVE Hardee's and I rarely leave negative reviews. However, this might be the most poorly run Hardee's in America. First, there's one lady who works there who is unethical and has purposely overcharged us on two occasions. When we've pointed it out and asked for a refund (of the difference, not a full refund) she doesn't apologize for the error, but instead acts incredibly inconvenienced that we have the audacity to ask to pay the correct price. Second, they chronically understaff on the weekends during breakfast hours. If you want breakfast via the drive through on the weekend, expect to wait in line between 15 and 40 minutes. Finally, eating in is tough because the tables are never clean and are always very greasy. DO BETTER ASHLAND HARDEES!!!

Delicious pastries, amazing coffee, & the cutest atmosphere!! You have to get there early if you…read morewant a full selection of baked goods. My sister and I stopped by on a Saturday around noon and the place was packed. There were only a few pastry options left, but we both really enjoyed our selections. I had a delicious gluten-free almond cookie that was the right amount of crunchy with a soft gooey center. I also enjoyed an amazing lavender oat milk latte.

Ooh la la! A French bakery within walking distance of my home in Ashland, Virginia. The Quiche…read moreLorraine was delicious with perfectly cooked filling in a flaky crisp crust. The almond croissant tasted even better than it looks. The staff is very friendly and attentive. The lines moved quickly as they filled specialty coffee orders. My Americano, which I drink black, was not bitter at all. There is cozy seating that encourages chatting with other patrons. Very family friendly. I've found my Saturday morning go to!

This is supposed to be a fast food restaurant, but the food wasn't fast. It took us about 30…read moreminutes to get two sandwiches. Not only did it take very long, but they also couldn't understand what we were ordering. We had to ask them to remake our sandwiches two different times because they left out bacon. I have also been to this establishment previously, and they were out of many different things that I tried to order for instance, I tried to get a Bavarian cream filled doughnut and they were out. Weather I go through the drive-through or go inside. I have not had a good experience here. Do not recommend.

They are always out of every donut I ask for. THEY HAVE NO DONUTS AT A DONUT SHOP. They also take…read moresuper long and the girls belly was hanging out of her shirt and they asked me what my order was again at the window. The foods not bad tho so at least they take their time. But still wtf

I believe this Waffle House in Ashland has been here for a long while. Because my friend told me he…read morehad a classmate from his childhood used to work here. Come to find out, it was many generations of management ago. Me and my friend came here for breakfast because the hotel's breakfast line closed early. It was my first time dine at a Waffle House. So, I picked the combo from the menu without much of investigation on Yelp. Service was pretty good. After we finished eating, waitress took the empty plates away. It seemed more people were coming in. My food was lukewarm. I ordered All-Star Special only $11.00, it was $13.50. The waffle wasn't special. But I had to have it because it's Waffle House. My friend ordered burger with hash brown and toppings on the bottom. Weird placement. Prices were reasonable. Since it's 24/7, I could come anytime. Nice.

I was really excited to eat here because there aren't any waffle houses near me. I was…read moredisappointed. I was greeted warmly that was good. It looked clean enough but not pristine, which I wasn't expecting it to be. My eggs had too much cheese and my grits had to put butter and it just wasn't good. My waffle was not cooked in the middle. They cooked me another but I just took it go.