Merk's Place

met with another couple. good service with a smile . great meal and oh what a great menu. can't…read morewait to try them all,

If only they could get there orders by phone CONSISTENTLY right. We switched our on line orders to…read moreMerks because of the constant errors of orders being done wrong. When i order a sandwich with cheese, lettuce, Tomato, grilled onions and grilled green peppers that is what i expect to get. This past order i did not get the lettuce, tomato and cheese and hardly got any grilled onions and grilled green peppers. A couple weeks ago we ate in and one of our orders was boneless chicken wings. YUCK! Skip those. They are the worst. Merks is closed Sunday and Wednesday and that is the only reason we go to Macados now. But with the last order being so screwed up we may just have to scratch Macados off our list of local restaurants to either go to or order from no

Bar area

Macado's club sandwich with pickle

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Pretzels

Jersey Mike's Subs

4.8(5 reviews)

1.8 mi

I've only been here once or twice since this location opened, but I'm such a huge fan of Jersey…read moreMike's subs at all other locations so I had to make a point to come by and make sure this new location was just as good. The subs are so yummy and so fresh, and the only reason I'm not giving the review 5 stars is that I wish the medium sized subs were actually bigger for the price that they are. I know it's the same at all the other locations, but the price of a combo here is the one thing that keeps me from coming back frequently. The employees here seemed nice and the location was small, but clean.

Opening Day!!! We ordered online to be picked up and it was…read moreeasy and simple. Got there in their estimated time given to pick up and my order was ready still hot and ready to eat. Everything was perfect and made right, the bread was my FAVORITE ! Rosemary Parmesan yummmm Will be back!

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The Fox and Lamb

4.8(24 reviews)

1.6 mi

My granddaughter's and I had dinner here last night. It's cozy inside with about six tables. The…read moretwo waitresses were super friendly and attentive. The girls had been here before and had raved about their pizzas. They weren't exaggerating. I ordered the balsamic goat cheese and it was amazing. One granddaughter ordered the hot honey and bacon which smelled sooo good. Oh, and I started with a very reasonably priced side salad that was very good. I will definitely be back when I visit Farmville again.

Firstly, the service was amazing. Our Server, who has been…read moreworking at Fox & Lamb since they opened, is wonderful. She obviously knows the menu. Two small pizzas, on large House Salad and dessert, (the Crème Brûlée Cheesecake and Gluten Free Cappuccino Mousse Cake. Pizzas were cooked to perfection, lots of cheese, adequate sauce and a sprinkling of onions and cherry tomatoes. Quite good. The House Salad took the award, though! Oh my gosh! It was delicious! Dressing was just perfect. Tart without being overly so! Excellent. Desserts were a bit disappointing. The Crème Brûlée Mousse with strawberries as topping, just was very flavorful and the Cappuccino cake left me wanting. I'm not a fan of chocolate syrup, and the top was drowning in syrup. Even so, we would definitely recommend and return, we'd just pass on the desserts. Overall... A Lovely little restaurant.

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Royals of Troy

4.7(37 reviews)

44.6 mi

My, my, my...Welp, looks like I'll be driving from Richmond until I work through their menu!…read more This place is "EFFING" legit. I've stood in long lines and paid a lot more for locally loved, (non-tourist-y), cheesesteak spots in Philadelphia that can't hold a daggone candle to this spot in lil' ole semi rural VA. Just a fantastic cheesesteak. Get it with everything. Fantastic bread. I got the seeded. It was perfection. The bread was warm & toasty with the right amount of fillings, whereas somehow the sandwich held together & didn't fall apart upon biting it. Gotta have a functional sang which! Clean place. Clean bathrooms. Most importantly, the owner seems to care.

I was traveling from Richmond Va to Charlottesville and got hungry, then I saw a sign that said…read more"The King of Cheesesteaks." Come on now--you already know I had to stop and see what they were hitting on! Listen, I don't know who Royal or Cooper is, but they are doing something BIG in Troy, Virginia. Everybody claims to have a good cheesesteak, but the bread can make or break the whole sandwich. This bread was soft, the steak was packed with flavor, and everything was done right. But what really took this place over the top was the chopped Italian--10 out of 10! Royals of Troy, you officially have a new customer. Anytime I'm traveling on I-64, this is now one of my stops. Troy, Virginia... it ain't a secret anymore! #RoyalsOfTroy #TroyVirginia #VirginiaFoodie #CheesesteakReview #FoodieRoadTrip I was traveling from Richmond, Va going to Charlottesville Va and got hungry, then I saw a sign that said "The King of Cheesesteaks." Come on now--you already know I had to stop and see what they were hitting on! Listen, I don't know who Royal or Cooper is, but they are doing something BIG in Troy, Virginia. Everybody claims to have a good cheesesteak, but the bread can make or break the whole sandwich. This bread was soft, the steak was packed with flavor, and everything was done right. But what really took this place over the top was the chopped Italian--10 out of 10! Royals of Troy, you officially have a new customer. Anytime I'm traveling on I-64, this is now one of my stops. Troy, Virginia... it ain't a secret anymore! #FoodReview #RVA #Smallbusiness #Cheesesteak #Fyp

Yummy chicken salad with the best fries!

Beef broccoli soup and 1/2 a Garlic Bomb

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Blue Sky

4.4(82 reviews)

65.0 mi

Lovely café and bakery, relaxed yet refined decor. The owners are genuinely caring. We enjoyed the…read moreveggie quiche, veggie melt on focaccia, baked apple side, and a cookie. Thumbs up!

A soup and sandwich joint with lots of baked goods -- that's Blue Sky…read more It was a cold and drizzly day when I visited, and a bowl of butternut squash soup was the perfect thing. I also got The Yardbird sandwich after the server recommended it. It's basically just chicken salad and lettuce between a ciabatta roll, but it was simple and great. And what the heck: I can't visit a bakery that has multiple sweets without getting one. I also listened to the advice of the server when she recommended the orange scone. She was right again! It was tender and tasted like a Froot Loop. Blue Sky is located on the corner of a busy street. There are lots of tables, but if you can, sit at the bar that looks out onto the street to see the hustling and bustling college town.

Seating

Carrot cake

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Pumpkin cinnamon roll

The Wich Lab

4.3(36 reviews)

49.8 mi

It's one man show and as soon as I walked in I new it'd be a good sandwich. You self-order, and…read moreit's just one guy (I assume the owner) making sandwiches in the back. You can watch him make the food and you can tell he's an artist in the zone. His sandwiches are unique and delicious. The bread especially is phenomenal. My sandwich had focaccia bread. He sold out at 1pm, so go early.

Seamless ordering experience for takeaway. Although plenty of space to eat outside if you want to…read moresit and eat. We ordered the charred broccoli, and London broil sandwiches. The bread was phenomenal and both sandwiches were packed with flavor. If you order a sandwich with chips try to eat right away as chips get soggy. Also both sandwiches were somewhat difficult to eat but otherwise super tasty!

Inside - no indoor seating

FISH

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Tables

Goose Creek Market

4.5(24 reviews)

61.8 mi

Great place to stop right off the highway. Clean restrooms, store, friendly staff, and great food!…read more Also they have a local outdoor cat that hangs around, and a made a stop on the way back to feed him :)

Sandwiches here are pretty dope and the market is better than average--good selection and a nice…read morevariety of prepared foods, snacks, and beverages. Service. Now that's a different thing. They're not rude, per se, but they're not not rude if that makes sense. Last time I was there the two folks behind the counter were having a LOUD conversation about something and did not let my presence at the register deter them from continuing their LOUD conversation. It's just a bit jarring. Sand the edges off, ladies. Make some better eye contact and save the decibels and gossip for the bar after work.

Outside

Wintergreen

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Legendary Eats

4.5(46 reviews)

64.9 mi

Well just a few things to note about Lexington. Due to the actions of another restaurant in…read moreLexington we try to avoid eating there. Politics should not be part of the dining experience. We found Legendary Eats on Yelp and decided to try them after reading the reviews and due to the fact they offer outside dining. When we entered we first noticed the cleanliness and then a wide selection of mostly sandwiches on the menu. We both ordered the El Cuco which is basically a Cuban sandwich. It was excellent and under $10. We will definitely return when we come back to the DC area.

Wow wow wow amazing sandwiches. They do not skimp on meet and toppings. Sub was savory and full of…read moreflavor. Met the owners the Hardens who also own Hardens restaurant. Great couple who shared insight on Lexington and W & L as we were visiting. We can see why this place is popular 1 block from campus.

The Sasquatch!!!

A nice smear!!!

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Effingham's

4.1(36 reviews)

1.5 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!

In-house restaurant was dead on a Sunday evening, and perfect for my mood. The gooey wings were…read moregood sized buffalo style drumettes. Not sure how gooey or sticky they were, but tasted nice and the buttermilk dressing cut the heat. It was a nice change from Ranch. The pimento cheese is rather tasteless, but created a nice creamy cheese burger. Stand alone, the pimento cheese would stand up to most store bought varieties. The beef was perfectly cooked, well seasoned, and had great texture. This wasn't a frozen patty. Same spot serves breakfast and I was up early. I would recommend the baked French toast with blueberries and maple syrup if you're in the mood for something sweet. The maple syrup is the real deal, from the tree, not Mrs Butterworth. Again, seemed house made as the layers of French toast were distinguishable. The sausage was great too and almost had a scrapple taste to it. The playing was funny. Why two plates? The sausage looks so lonely and small. Sadly, the coffee is poor quality, but if you can wait, there is a Starbucks only a short walk away on Longwood's campus. Overall, pretty good spot.

Lobby of the Historic Hotel Weyanoke

Outdoor seating is available!

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Waldy's Ice Cream

5.0(4 reviews)

0.5 mi

This is a great place. Ice cream is delicious. Atmosphere is fun. Staff super friendly. Highly…read morerecommend.

gabby, lola, amber, Maddie, and juniper are GREAT my watermelon sorbet was DEEELISHHOUSSS 10/10…read moreWILL RECOMEND The service was good and they wash dishes well too that's all bye

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Aaliyah T.

8 years ago

The employees don't seem to serve certain customers fairly this happened to me and it was my first experience with them

Julie F.

8 years ago

Great restaurant. Good food good service. Friendly wait staff. Good place for families. Good place for kids.

Gentry D.

129

6 years ago

amazing food and you get a great portion for the price

Sarah J.

4 years ago

Good food friendly staff. Pleasant experience

Merk's Place - icecream - Updated October 2026

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