Was staying in Galax overnight and wanted to grab a hot dog while I was here. Options were somewhat…read morelimited but I was happy to find the Dairy Bar. I pulled in and wasn't exactly sure what my next course of action. Large menu boards outside and people eating in their cars suggested a drive-in but I had kind of wanted to eat inside. Now I wasn't sure if there was an inside. A server came to my car window and asked what I wanted so I committed to dining in the vehicle. The server was friendly, took my order, and headed back inside. From my car, I could watch the Christmas light display on the ball fields below the restaurant. The server returned with my order and I decided to return to my hotel to eat. At least, that was the plan, but my small peanut butter milkshake was gone by the time I parked at the hotel. Very creamy (soft serve I think) with a touch of milk to make it drinkable. Went down quickly - tasty! I also got a hot dog, corn dog, and tater tots. The hot dog was good. A classic mustard, chili, slaw. Cold by the time I got to the hotel but that's not Dairy Bar's fault. The corn dog was good too. Fresh from the fryer though the mustard I had asked for got left out. Tots were crunchy and hot. With I had gotten more than a couple ketchup packets but I could have asked. All in all, I'd recommend Dairy Bar and I'd return to try their other items and get a larger milkshake next time!

Best banana splits ever. The portion sizes are super big. They offer half size also which is nice…read more This was my dad's favorite place and a weekly drive. Also the overlook of mountains are great. They have outside seating or drive up orders. They bring it to your car. Milkshakes are delicious also.

Great little place to get some ice cream, or a light lunch as they also sell grilled cheese sammies…read morewith chips. The Hershey's ice cream is great, the employees are friendly, and the prices are very reasonable compared to most ice cream shops we visit. My wife and I have gotten a cone there several times and never had a bad experience. On the contrary, we often drive here from Greensboro just for the ice cream and awesome New River that the caboose is right next to. Give 'em a try and have yourself a fun little adventure/daytrip. Fries (pronounced 'freeze') is a cool little town, too. Enjoy!

Bummer. Ice cream parlor seems to be closed? Have been by several times on different days and…read moreeverything looks locked up for good. So disappointing.

Very nice museum. With a very good price. $4.00 per adult…read more Loved the classic cars and the Betty Boot collection. They also have tables for sitting and the owner said eventually they will open back up the icecream shop. It didn't do well with Covid. The owner was very nice and answered any questions we might have had about the cars. Definitely worth paying a visit for the adults and families of all ages.

I love this car museum. Maybe more like an old garage or a warehouse than a modern museum with…read morehighly polished displays. But Old Cranks has lots of character and well worth the admission fee ($4 per person) and the time to walk about. They have all kinds of cars, mostly American ones. The periods covered range from the early 1900s through the 1970s. Some really nice classic cars like a Stingray, a little red Corvette (now thinking of the Prince song), a WW2 era Willys GP (Jeep), a Stanley Steamer, and an electric car from a century ago. Nice! Most of the care on display have informative placards that tell about the car, including its price back then. Lest we dream about how cheap the cars were, the placards tell what was the average income for people in that time, what various household goods cost. An automotive history reality check :-) The museum places period props by the cars to give a feel of the times. Elsewhere in the museum, they have other old items on display. Also some of displays have a nice quirky sense of humour.

Extremely clean and extra nice employees I recommend this restaurant to all family and friendsread more

We went for ice cream. They do not have waffle cones even though they have photos of them inside…read morethe restaurant, which is a little deceptive. A worker said they stopped offering them because they went stale before they could sell them. Either figure out how to store them better or take down the deceptive photos. You can't be a serious ice cream shop without waffle cones. The ice cream was decent, about a dozen or so flavors.

So I've known they have the best Cuban Sandwich this side of Havana…read more But this morning I got over medium eggs, ham and Swiss cheese on a croissant. It was toasted perfectly. My new go to breakfast place in the Galax/Twin counties. Counter service but owners and staff are efficient and friendly. Check it out!!

Definitely stop in if you can, I recommend the Flat Footin Ruben if you enjoy a food that takes you…read moreon a lazy river of flavor that ends with a harmonious taste, top two Rubens in the Commonwealth easily. The mac & cheese wont dissapoint. Nice quaint spot.

The food at the Galax, VA location was really very good. The service, however, is another story…read more Arrived at about 7:40. Waited a few minutes. The waitress came out and got our drink orders and delivered them fairly promptly. She said just to let you know it will be about 25 minutes before you get your food. There were 4 people in our area. Over an hour passed before the food came out... Missing the French fries. We had to go and locate the waitress twice to tell her we had not gotten the fries They still didn't come out. In about 30 minutes they finally arrived after asking twice. They were fresh and hot so obviously they had not been cooked 30 minutes earlier. Offered dessert because we had to wait so long. We took it but around 25 more minutes before it was delivered. Not great at all. Brownie obviously old and dried out. Waitress told us there were 3 cooks in the kitchen. Not sure what they were doing. We watched the second half of the Arizona v somebody game and the first half of the Duke v Virginia game. You just can't make this stuff up. Maybe worst service ever!

Lovely Sunday lunch service here! Friendly staff, extensive menu, delicious food and drink…read morespecials, if that's what you're interested in. Ambiance was very welcoming and relaxed. Food was delicious! Highly recommend!

Cute place in downtown Galax, serving soup, sandwich's and salads. Attached to an antique store,…read morethe country farmhouse vide is real. The food is good, but don't be in a hurry.

Came here for a 'second breakfast' after a nice run on the New River Trail. Was a good choice…read more Small menu (smart thinking, imo), but done quite well. I had a basic eggs, toast, meat (bacon) plate, which was done about as good as you'll get anywhere, and my spouse had a waffle which she said was quite good. That's a high rating, friends, because I make waffles often, and mine are outrageously good (ex-chef with the food-ego to match). So, hat's off to the Briar Patch Cafe. And yes, the coffees were good too. Surprising how many places can actually 'do coffee' poorly. Not here. Again, well done. Hope to visit Galax again, and when we do, we'll certainly eat here more than once, because I do hate cooking for myself when I'm on vacation :)

This location takes pride with their store, from Allie, Hannah, Deidra and the entire management…read morestaff, striving to be the best is consistent; food is tasty and atmosphere is fun - let's face it, service is the conduit to a wonderful experience, keep up the good work - Cheers!

Hannah is cool. Great attentive service. She took great care of me up at the bar. Ps rail tequila…read moreis garbage.

Service was quick and very friendly. Food was absolutely delicious. The brown/ BBQ sauce was one of…read morethe best I've had in awhile, pizza seemed to be very popular here. We also tried the teriyaki chicken wings which slid right off the bone perfectly. The nacho chips seemed homemade and were sooo good. They have some outside beer and cider options which is nice because they seem to specialize in a lot of IPAs. They also have a dog friendly patio area! They have a stage with live music frequently. Even though we went on a Wednesday night the place was still pretty busy! They do have somewhat limited parking. We were just passing through the area but had a great time here!

We were back in town for the 4th of July and this was a must stop for our trip. This visit was even…read morebetter than the first! Their menu has grown from what I remember, but we were there for the smoked wings so we had a bit of tunnel vision. Everyone in our group ordered smoked wings. My fiancé and I both got the Buffalo and my brother in law chose the sweet bbq. They were incredible! And the fries were the perfect balance of crispy and soft and nicely seasoned. I tried the lil wit rooster beer and it was *chefs kiss* perfect for a hot day before a float down the river. Service was improved from last visit too! We can't wait for our next trip up this way, and Creek Bottom is a big reason why!