So so good!!! I had the French toast and it was the. best. ever. My dad got the omelet and it was huge he loved it!! Awesome place. Totally recommend!!!! read more

Best omelette I've ever had bar none!! My wife and I love little breakfast joints and stumbling onto this was a stroke of luck. Don't expect white table cloths. This is a local gathering place for great great food, at amazing prices, that makes you slow down and appreciate how simple life can be. read more

Burgers are huge and delicious! Many options on menu that taste fantastic as well. At least a once a week stop for my family.

We were passing through for lunch on our way to TN for Thanksgiving and came across this gem! Burgers are delicious and huge! Where in America can you get a delicious handmade burger with fries under $8? (Single burger and fries was under $6) Where I am from that was a $15-$16 burger. Stop in and see them you won't be disappointed. read more

Our family of four just stopped here at The North Star on our way to the Shenandoah Valley. We enjoyed a late breakfast consisting of biscuits and gravy, pancakes, bacon, hash browns, sausage, and coffee. Everything was delicious and you absolutely CANNOT beat the price and customer service. We will definitely be back should we pass through again! read more

Say no to typical roadtrip fare of gas station snacks and sub-par pizza or sandwiches. Located right off the highway (81), North Star serves up home cooking with a smile. We were clearly not local, but everyone made us feel at home. The sweet tea was perfect, sweet but not sickish. The special was veggie beef stew and a grilled cheese. Both were simple and delicious. Our bill was $11 even for two lunches and the tea. Can't beat that. Can't think of a single minus here. read more

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We had the most wonderful breakfast. We loved everything. We had eggs and sausage and tenderloin biscuit and potato wedges. Everything was wonderful. read more

This long time restaurant is changing hands. I just hope they keep the prices reasonable and the food bountiful and as good as Debbie did. She understands the locals and has made a go of it in this small town. read more

Sandwiches disappointing - took too long for delivery when restaurant was partially empty. The comfort foods coming out of kitchen look like the best choice here if not concerned with calories. Serving staff was attentive. read more

We had a great meal at North Star today. We hiked the Natural Bridge trail and needed to grab a late lunch afterward. We were not disappointed! Food was good, service was great and price was very reasonable. If you leave hungry, it is your fault...big portions! read more

Everyone who lives here already goes to the Northstar for breakfast but if you're traveling through it's a must for an outstanding breakfast and local color. read more

My grandfather drove from Roanoke to eat at your restaurant because of the raving review in the paper. He arrived 3:05 and was told he was to late and they were closed. What kind of restaurant first closes at 3 and second turns away a guest that traveled to eat there! Being a general manager myself, my guests come first. What makes them happy makes me happy. I don't turn away any guests, especially when other patrons were waiting for food anyway?!?! What sense does that make, they might as well have said I don't want your money! read more

Good food and great prices. Get the hamburger it's the bomb. Debbie the owner is cooking a lot of the time and she does not send out the food unless it's right. Great for breakfast or lunch or dinner. read more

Wow, where to start. After 1.5 hrs we watched ever single table but ours get served before us including ones that just walked in. We asked the lone server twice and were told they were regulars so ... as if that is an excuse. Every. Single. Table. My husband was literally reduced to eating the jelly packets on the table (pictures available upon request). Left $5 for 3 coffees then left. Server said not my fault as we were leaving. Only cash here no credit cards -- in my opinion seems sketchy. Couldn't wait for breakfast any longer as they would be switching to lunch soon (not that we would get that either as we aren't regulars apparently). Nice fresh flowers on the table though. Food looked good and cheap but we will never know. read more

I stopped by on the recommendation of friends, and my first meal, on Friday afternoon, was wonderful. Generous portions, inexpensive price tag, great service. Based on that experience I decided to go back on Saturday evening. Boy, what a difference a day made! I ordered the rib-eye steak, and it was probably the worst steak I've ever had. Not much lean meat to the steak, and what there was, while tender, was totally tasteless. I ordered fries, and they were overcooked and hard. The cornbread was cold and pretty tasteless, too. I should've just left everything on the table and gone somewhere else. The service was terrible, and when I paid, I was short-changed $5. When I called it to the waitress's attention, there was no apology. She just handed me the $5 without comment. I had planned to go back on Sunday for breakfast, but decided not to. I ate somewhere else. read more

Amazing food, great people! We stopped here on our drive from Harrisonburg toward Roanoke on a road trip after missing a different restaurant. It's a small place and we were kind of skeptical but after being greeted we sat down. The bacon cheeseburger was amazing! Fresh meat and fresh tomatoes and lettuce made the burger one of the best burgers I've had in a long time. Everything seemed to be fresh and homemade. Great place to grab a quick bite! read more

Random stop on a long road trip, saw a lot of cars and figured they can't all be wrong. I had a steak and she had a chicken dinner special, some of the tastiest food ever, wish it were near home for us. Glad we stopped in. read more

We stopped the North Star for breakfast and could barely finish our meals...great little mom'n'pops style eatery. Prices are really cheap (most expensive breakfast on the menu is $6), monster portion sizes and good service. This is a local favorite and is absolutely worth hitting if you're in the area. read more

Great diner with a down-home atmosphere. This is where the locals eat and for good reason. They are also welcoming to those off the interstate (just don't park in front of their door). Nice portions and a great value. read more

CASH ONLY!!!! Burgers are big, prices are small. Very local, very good. Definitely worth the short trip off the interstate. Don't waste your money on fast food, stop here. We'll be back. read more

We stopped for lunch because of the other good reviews, it was delish! We had sandwiches and fried chicken. Service is a little slow but everything was home made and well worth the wait. Very cute witty signs on the walls too! read more

Great little place! My dad, husband , nephew and I stopped by for lunch on our way to VT good graduation. We had burgers and pie and it was good. My one star for Om the top was because my burger was a little overdone and dry. Service was great! Totally will come back read more

Family Atmosphere, Great service. Laid back. Best Breakfast on our trip and best price. Coffee best ever. If I could would give ten star I would. Better than Paula Deen's. It is a Must stop. read more

North Star is family owned and run by a local lady that is serious about her hearty meals! I really like the omelettes, they're loaded with ingredients of your choice. If you don't have a large appetite, two can share. I also like her BLT sandwiches, hamburgers are awesome and a wonderful Chief Salad too. The decor has a warm cozy country atmosphere, the walls filled with cute pictures and craft like decor. It makes me feel like I'm at a neighborhood friends home. read more

We just made it for dinner, they close at 8:00. Must have cash, but not much - dinner for 2 $13.00. Delicious pork chops. Large portions. We will stop in for breakfast on the way home tom. read more

This was a really cool place to stop on our way from Virginia to Chattanooga Tn.! We had the burgers and they were fresh, large and cooked great! The waiter was exceptionally nice and our meal served up fast. There were lots of locals there and apparently regulars too. My husband ordered the banana pudding for dessert and loved it! We also enjoyed reading the silly signs all over the walls! Entertaining and filling lunch. Enjoyed read more

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Yummy burger and curly fries! In and out in under a half hour. The service was fantastic. Very clean.

I live in NY, food heaven, most of my life, but I spent 4 1/2 wonderful years in Buchanan, Va. There are many splendid things about Buchanan, including its incredible natural setting, the wilderness, kayaking and hiking all around it, including the James River running through it, it's Civil War look and its welcoming people. For me, one of the highlights was the small, friendly little "diner" right outside town, near I-81 - the North Star. The food is delicious. The price is right. The atmosphere is great. The owner, Debbie is great (I'm presuming she is still running things). I haven't had a chance to go back for a few years (it's a 8-9 hr. drive and forget about flying - $$$$$$). But, when I have, it is a must for me to have breakfast there every day, if I can, even if I'm staying in Roanoke, a half-hour away. I love NY, but I miss Buchanan and I miss this place. If you are ever heading down I-81 and you get to exit 162, get off and head a little north on Rte. 11 somewhere between a 1/2 to a mile, and you will find it on your right. I'd stop in on Buchanan too, a little further north, although you might find it sleepy if there is no event going on. But, it's a beautiful place. read more

Great breakfast. Super friendly staff. Great prices. We'll make this a regular stop as we travel from Texas to Maine.

We stopped in this restaurant while driving South on Rt. 11 because it was packed with cars. We placed our order and an hour and a half later after watching everyone else in the restaurant get served, including those who had just walked in the door 10 minutes before, we paid for the coffee we got and left. When we asked the waitress where are food was and why the fellow who had just walked in got served she said well he's a regular. Since that's the way they treat people that are not regulars this one is off my list. By the way looking at other people's food, it looks like it's probably delicious. read more

Authentic, non-pretentious local place. Ordered 2 pancakes (should have only ordered one, but I ate both), 2 sausage patties and coffee. Total price was $4.85. The local regulars get their own coffee and kept coming by and refilling my cup. They also bus their own tables - I didn't. Only one waitress so the service is not real quick but the food is worth the wait. If you want modern surroundings and prefab food with quick service, this isn't your place. If you want real food with an authentic, friendly atmosphere, check it out. read more

Awesome food and good prices especially for breakfast. The double bacon cheeseburger is HUGE! also, dont forget to bring cash they do not accept card. read more

We were on the road early in the morning looking for a place to eat breakfast. The place we were looking for had closed, we ran across North Star by accident. I am so glad we did!! The breakfast was delicious, large portions cooked to perfection. The service was a little slow but well worth the wait. Our bill for breakfast and coffee for two was $9.09!!!! read more

Great alternative to the fast food/gas station food road trip standard. Stopped for lunch on a short trip. Kids got chicken and cheeseburger kid's meals. Adults ordered BLT's, which came with ample bacon and nice thick cut tomatoes (because seriously, what's more annoying than paper thin tomatoes). All meals came with crinkle cut fries. Food wasn't anything out of this world, but hit the spot and was crazy inexpensive (around $21 to feed our family of 5). Staff was friendly. As a bonus for us, we are outside at an adjacent grassy area with picnic tables. This gave us a chance to let our dog out and let us stretch our legs instead of getting everything to go and eating on the road since we can't exactly leave the pup in the car. Looks like a place for locals. Two police officers eating lunch when we got there (isn't it always the case that local cops know all the good places to eat?). Overall good experience and would definitely return. read more

Definitely a popular place for the locals. Buchanan is my hometown and North Star is definitely my pick for the best local restaurant. Food is hot and delicious, portions are big and you cannot beat the prices. Would definitely recommend! One of my favorites for good country cooking for sure! read more

Double bacon cheeseburger is a MONSTER. I dare you to finish it ! Great place to eat !!

burgers and curly fries were yum. they are also known for their fired oysters so we had some too. very tasty. they have that thick fried steak batter on the outside. husband had the onion rings and he said they are pretty good. five stars reserved for amazing. I have to say, very good and way better than chain stores. so glad we stopped. read more

I eat at the the North Star almost every week as I commute on I-81 to a job in Roanoke. This restaurant never fails to have a great meal for very low-cost price. The portions are huge and more than I can eat. The prices are great, the service is great and I enjoy the fact that I am supporting a small, independently-owned business. read more

Sunday morning,the place was packed,good sign definitely. Perfect homestyle restaurant with great food, great service and great price. I would highly recommend this place to anyone. read more

Not sure how this place stays so busy. We tried it a number of times and every time the food was bland or overcooked. The last time I went I ordered pork chops. They were paper thin and like trying to eat leather! Oh, and worst of all they ONLY take cash. Who carries cash anymore?!? Not really horrible but it is 2015 people! read more