From the VDACS on July, 15, 2020 (regarding food safety) -…read more"The Trading Post is out of compliance in many areas, and we have a follow-up inspection scheduled; they are in our "compliance process." I got diarrhea from just reading the 3-page report. All kinds of health violations with most of them being repeat violations. I have never seen a report worse than this one. Spooky Action ________ To: The Virginia Department of Agricultural and Consumer Services (VDACS) Date-Time: July 11, 2020, 7:00PM EDT I just noticed a Yelp review re: The Trading Post. It's from 12/18/2017 but it is the sort of thing I would expect when dealing with a gas station sandwich shop. The problem is magnified by the fact that The Trading Post is a hub for area tradesmen, many of whom do not wear masks to protect themselves from Covid-19. So it's an easy path from customer, to their breathed-upon money, to the cashier, to that cashier also spewing his/her no-mask oral spray and Covid-19 fingers onto sandwiches, to the customer's stomach, to the emergency room and, finally, to the graveyard. All because some poorly trained individual couldn't be bothered or doesn't take this matter seriously. I have to agree with the reviewer that it is absolutely deplorable if the people at The Trading Posts are not, at least currently, taking this matter seriously. Questions: * Has any VDACS staff addressed this issue with The Trading Post? * Is VDACS requiring food handlers to wear masks and gloves? * If so, are there fines for noncompliance? * Does VDACS have any view about the The Trading Post's current health awareness? * What do I do if I witness open-food handling w/o masks or gloves? Note: I will reevaluate this review after receiving a response from VDACS.

"I'm gonna open up a kitchen that focuses on selling food using the best ingredients available, and…read morekeep that standard consistent through the various offerings I'll provide. I'm gonna have the best food around or else I won't offer it" - what I'd imagine the owner of Trading Post said to himself when he opened up shop. There are two types of people that open up restaurants: one does so in order to make money. The other to share their joy of good food with their community. The Trading Post falls under the latter

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.

Amazing service, the people working here are nice. They serve a variety of warm food in the deli…read morewhich I've taken advantage of quite a bit as someone living in the area. I highly recommend trying their chicken and their subs/sandwiches!

Stopped for gas there a couple of days ago. The roadside advertised price per gallon was $3.09. I…read morechecked my receipt after leaving (yes, that's on me) and they charged me $3.99 per gallon. Since I filled my tank, ripped me off almost $14. I will be reporting this transaction to the Dept of Ag of Virginia. Beware.

Sunny Mountain Store is alright, but my review is for the small Mexican restaurant in the back…read morecalled Christina's Place. Food is phenomenal. I got the chicken quesadilla, with rice and beans, and it was awesome. Her re-fried beans are the best. Check it out.

This place rarely disappoints. Usually stop here for lunch, and today we ran into the lunch crowd…read more Maybe should have ordered online ahead of time, but the wait was about 15mins. Should have known it may be a while when we could barely find a parking space when originally pulling in. Luckily their chili is great, so I was able to eat some of that while my sandwich was being prepared. It's really good beef chili and probably should have gotten a large one and only ate that for lunch.

Their sandwiches are amazing. My favorite is the Jefferson, and my wife always gets the Ednam. I…read morelove this brand, and even though it's a gas station, this is one of our regular lunch stops. The best locations are Bellair, Millcreek, and Scottsville. Most other locations don't even have fresh sandwiches.

Last time I stopped to get some minnows and a real good breakfast sandwich and they have more.read more

The ONLY place to get a true burger in Charlottesville! Don't be fooled by the appearance, this is…read morethe best burgers I have had in Charlottesville and at very reasonable prices. Go with the double bacon cheeseburger, you won't regret it.

Absolutely, totally 5 stars…read more 9 out of 10 times I'm in Crozet (typically visiting wine country) I order food online for pickup. The sandwiches are outstanding, although I often augment it with a cookie. Make sure to order online because they can get PACKED. Even weekdays for lunch they are busy, because everyone else has the same idea. They also have a large selection of local wine. If I don't feel like driving to a particular winery, there is a good chance it will be here. There are benches along the side if you want to sit down and eat.

We came in around lunchtime on a Wednesday and had to wait 25 minutes for a sandwich. I was…read moreexpecting more local product but was by surprised by the general/mainstream brands they carried. Our sandwiches were good but it feels like an Overpriced tourist trap.

This is our second visit to Basic Necessities and we found it to be delightful both times. It truly…read moreis a rare gem. Saturday evenings they have real nice soft life music in keeping with the peaceful atmosphere. The meals have been interesting and delicious. Love the rotating menu. Will most definitely return when we're back that way. Margot

We've driven past here several times while in the area and finally decided to stop in this winter…read more I'm glad we did. We also ate here this spring. Both times has its charms! Food (5/5): Best grilled cheese! We always split one and get the daily soup. We've not been disappointed. If you get a bottle of wine you pay a corkage fee. Service (5/5): Always nice service here! Ambiance (4/5): This reminds me of being in an eclectic country house. The rustic decor reminds me of a grandma- perfect for the country grandma vibe!