Stopped in for breakfast and had a really good experience. The breakfast sandwich was great and the…read morecoffee was good too. Unfortunately they were out of muffins when we visited, which was a little disappointing. The place was pretty empty, so service was very quick. The people working were also very friendly and welcoming. Overall, a nice spot for a quick breakfast and coffee.

Stopped by Downtown Local on my way to Shenandoah National Park on a Wednesday morning. It's…read morelocated on their main street so parking was pretty easy to come by. Downtown Local is near a local brewery, yoga studio and other shops. Upon entering the space we were greeted immediately and the space felt cozy. There were plenty of chairs and they had cute decor up for the fall. The menu features your typical coffee/sandwich shop with breakfast and lunch options. I ordered their bacon, egg and cheese on an everything bagel and was very underwhelmed when I went to take my first bite. The sandwich overall was small. The bacon was extremely thin and I think there was only one fried egg on the already small bagel. It definitely felt like something I could make at home yet the sandwich was $10! I wouldn't recommend the BEC bagel however maybe other items on the menu are better. The service again was great.

Poppy's Place in Front Royal is a TOTAL return to another time. Poppy, after whom the restaurant is…read morenamed, is the grandfather of the people who work (and I suspect at least partially own) the place. You walk in and order at the counter. This is a down home breakfast place where clearly everything is made to order from scratch. When we arrived, there was a woman waiting on a large takeout order. The order was for the wedding party for her daughter who was getting married that day. The bride so loves this place that she wanted her wedding party to share breakfast from her favo spot. So you get the picture. Very simple, very local. We ordered an array of breakfast items that included omelettes, grilled cheese, egg and cheese and pancakes, toast, along with coffee. The service was wonderful, the people who work here are wonderful. The food is good, certainly not great. I am from a bigger city and perhaps my expectations are skewed from that. This is a great place to visit for breakfast just outside of the National Park and it feels nice to support the local business. Just know what to expect.

A quiet small little place to grab a big bite with a bigger taste…read more Please forgive the meh photos. I had the Hot Poppy Reuben sandwich. It was loaded with meat, the marbled rye was toasted to perfection, a nice crunch and then it was a sloppy bite to the end and I enjoyed every one of them. This is the best Reuben I have had in Front Royal and the surrounding area. She had the gyro and was very happy with the entire meal, the lamb was very tender fresh veggies and the tang of feta and a yummy tzatziki sauce.

Truly the best burger and fries I've ever had!!! Service was great, clean conditions. Worth every…read morecalorie!

WHAT A GREAT BURGER!!! Kept seeing the hype on the northern Virginia foodies fb group and it did…read morenot disappoint. It was jam packed but the line moves quickly and they give you a number to find you once you place your order. Onion rings were delicious! Hand cut fries better then five guys, that burger my oh my so so good!! My fiance liked the chicken sandwich more then the burger I mean everything we had was just so good and worth the hour drive

Food: 5/5 most reasonably priced sandwiches I've had in a while! We got a pulled pork sandwich and…read morean italian. The pulled pork was not dry and satisfied my taste. We also bought ribeyes to take home and grill and they were great quality meat. Service: very nice people run this store, and it was well organized. Ambiance: small butcher shop where you order the sandwiches in the back and pay for everything else up front.

My friend brought a mountain of smoked brisket from this place yesterday and brought it to Jiffy…read moreLube Live for a tailgate. OMG!!! The brisket was phenomenal! Tender, moist, smoky, and the fat literally melted in my mouth.

I really enjoyed their Mac n cheese.. I'm not a huge fan of Mac n cheese and rarely orders it, but…read moretheirs taste so good..

Stopped in on a cool and cloudy Monday morning in May, and enjoyed my latte. Nice space, only a few…read morepatrons at the nice, soothing folk music playing. The thing that put me off was the aggressive signage everywhere prohibiting this and that. No pets, restrooms for customers only, tables reserved for 2 or more customers, no outside food, etc. I'm sympathetic to business owners trying to prevent customers from taking advantage in various ways, but these kinds of things set an unwelcoming tone that annoys me. If you don't show a little confidence that your customers are good people, they will feel your judgment.

I do not say this lightly: this was best fried shrimp I've ever had. Also the best crabcake and…read morefried catfish that have ever graced my palate. The sides were perfection. Just look at the photos- you can see the perfection. Family owned- there were three (maybe four) generations behind the counter and we watched them bread and fry the shrimp and cook everything on demand. Nothing is frozen or pre made. The guys were friendly and fun to chat with; felt like you're at home. This is by far the best soul food seafood restaurant I've ever been to, and besides one other place in Front Royal that offers very different fare it's the best place to get a meal. Please visit this establishment so they stay in business forever. This is the food we all deserve.

Amazing food. Had the catfish and was fried to perfection. Coleslaw and Mac and Cheese was mmmmm…read moregood. You have to try that Banana pudding. Exquisite!

The coffee shop is a really cute place to get some work done. We ordered a matcha and chai tea with…read morepistachio milk. We asked for less sugar, and it was nice that they were able to customize it. We also ordered some ice cream, which was also pretty good. The shop was a little cold and there was pretty loud Christian music playing on the tv so that can make it hard to work there. Overall though, this was a solid place to sit down with a wide variety of drink and snack options -- they even have food like fries and sandwiches based on what I heard other people order.

We stopped here on our way back to DC from Shenandoah. Very spacious and LOTS of options for your…read morecaffeinated heart's desire. I opted for my go-to hazelnut latte and my boyfriend had a mocha. Both were pretty good. It was a Sunday morning, not too terribly busy. The cashier and barista were friendly and our drinks were made fast. They were great pick-me-ups for our drive home.

Cute little shop and restaurant with apple cider donuts…read more They have some outdoor seating and indoor seating. The food is classic breakfast and diner food. There is a long line to order food but there is also a second check out line that moves faster if you're just buying drinks and donuts. Lots of cute stuff around outside to look at too. Friendly staff.

This has been on my radar for a while to do after a hike and I finally made it! My boyfriend and I…read morecame during the weekend for a late dinner. There was plenty of parking. I agree with others that it's somewhat set up like a Cracker Barrel - a combination of store and restaurant. There are three areas you can eat - outside on the patio, on the bar side (tons of seating of different variety- bench, seats, and couches), and the non-bar side (seating is less and a bit more tight). There's lots of interesting decor and history here. It seems like a nice place to hang out during the colder months when the fireplace gets going. Ordering was super quick and you don't have to sit on the side you ordered from. Just let them know where you will be at and they will come find you (listen for your number). I had the apple cider and I was pleasantly surprised. All the Apple cider I have had is non-alcoholic and I thought that was what I was drinking until my boyfriend set me straight. It was so yummy and I couldn't taste the alcohol at all (my kind of drink)! The ID check should have clued me in...but I thought it was because my boyfriend also ordered an alcoholic drink. My boyfriend ordered the Mushroom Swiss Burger with Mac & Cheese while I had the Brisket Grilled Cheese with Bacon Ranch Potato Salad. We also ordered a dozen Apple Butter. Everything tasted good and there was a decent amount of brisket in my sandwich. Even that I recommend letting some pieces with the bbq sauce mix in with the potato salad. It makes it even better! The donuts were good too, but I recommend taking them home and popping them into the microwave for a bit. Then put a scoop of coffee almond ice cream on it. All in all, I definitely wouldn't mind coming back here again after a hike.

CLAYs catered my daughter's wedding! It was fabulous!…read moreA hurricane hit but that didn't stop Clay's from cooking the food and delivering a feast that everyone loved!!!

Everything is amazing about Clay's BBQ! The owner has been a family friend for a long time and he…read moreis amazing and really pulled through and made my wedding as simple as possible! He made sure we were well fed! We got so many compliments on his food, including family who live states away said it was hands down the best BBQ ever!!!! Thank you so so much for everything!! We even take pictures with the burnt ends haha

Yet another great meal at "Las Caverns" the rotisserie chicken is amazing and the fried yuca is…read morealways cooked just right, I always get the pinto beans but the Spanish rise is a good option. The staff there is always friendly and smiling, the restaurant is clean and nicely decorated.

My husband and I really enjoyed our meals here. He had the 1/2 of a chicken with fried rice and…read moreplantains. He said the chicken was very juicy, even the white meat. I had the Arroz Con Mariscos - it was very tasty with plenty of seafood. I enjoyed the vinegar based salad that came with it, as well. Our waitress was very nice - very attentive, friendly, and helpful. In the area? Check them out!