Tragar Brothers' coffee is outstanding! Love the smell of roasting coffee and always enjoy…read morevisiting the shop.

Anyone who knows coffee and lives within a 50 mile radius of Trager Brothers in Afton (also a…read morelocation in Lovingston) has literally zero reason for not making this roaster and coffee shop a regular pilgrimage site. To paraphrase the Beatles, there's nothing I can say that can't be said, but man do I love, love, love this place. Excellent whole bean offerings, roasted to perfection by expert roasters. Delicious hot and iced coffee and espresso drinks that simply can't be replicated anywhere nearby--including, sadly, in my home town of Staunton (hey, Trager Brothers! There's a huge opportunity for expansion in the Queen City!). And top all that off with sublime, informed, and incredibly friendly front of house staff. Yeah, it's a little hard to find, but anything worth having is worth looking for. And in this age of googling and Apple mapping and whatnot, there's no excuse for not availing yourself to the BEST coffee in central Virginia. Y'all who might have read some of my other reviews will know: I usually have a minor nit to pick with even my five stars. Not so with the Brothers Trager, fam. Enter their shop and be greeted by the heavenly aroma of roasting coffee, the whir of a burr grinder, the quiet scream of a steaming wand, the genuine smile and friendly greeting of the barista. Now, you tell me: how could you possibly find a quibble worth the scribble?

Super cute little market with lots of yummy desserts and food prepped in house. Definitely…read morerecommend the edible Reese's cookie dough (in the fridge). I didn't try a sandwich but the menu looked good.

Love Love this place. So much goodies to choose from. The sandwiches are fabulous! I'm tempted to…read morestop there daily. Gotta use self control.

Where to start…read more... Food: The pizza was amazing. We got the margarita pizza, pepperoni pizza, mushroom magic, and a meaty pizza. All of them were amazing. My dad, who's been to Italy, said it tasted like a pizza from Rome. If you want a greasy NY style pizza, this might not be your place. However, if you want a high-quality Italian pizza, go here immediately. Service: Service was amazing. No complaints. Made us life and recommended great items form their menu. So so so good!

Everyone that comes to Wintergreen should visit this place, if you've been going to W'green for a…read morewhile... it's always been a struggle having consistently good food on the mountain, especially at the top. Well this place is amazing, love everything about it and we always get 2 or 3 every visit, owner and staff are amazing too! Don't let this gem leave, support it, it's worth it!

This place is very family friendly and has a fun, relaxing ambiance and the food is just as…read moresatisfying. The entire experience from the parking lot to the door is worth its weight in gold for the reasonable price and overall experience. The food is delectable and every piece of decor is a conversation piece. They do offer beer sampling.

We were really disappointed with our experience, especially considering the price. The outdoor…read morespace is still beautiful and makes for a nice place to relax with a drink, but the dining experience fell well short of expectations. We visited around 3:00 p.m., well before the dinner rush, so we weren't expecting service delays or other issues. Unfortunately, the food was bland, overly oily, and significantly overpriced for the quality. We used to come here regularly and always enjoyed it, but it just isn't what it once was. The dining area was also uncomfortably warm, as the air conditioning didn't appear to be on. The only relief came when the kitchen door opened. Service felt rushed and impersonal as well--we were greeted with a curt "Where do you want this plate?" when our food arrived, which didn't make us feel particularly welcome. The property itself remains a lovely place to spend some time outdoors, but based on this visit, we wouldn't recommend it as a destination for dinner. We hope the restaurant can return to the level of quality and hospitality it once offered.

Went to breakfast with a large group (~15 people). We all lined up, ordered, and took a seat. In…read morepretty rapid succession, all of our orders came out. I ordered The Nelson, a chicken biscuit with Mayo, pickles, and honey. The biscuit was huge! The chicken was well-seasoned and well-cooked, hot and crispy. The combo of mayo, pickles, and honey was great too. The place is really attractive, open, airy, and clean. The bathrooms were really nice too. Overall, the branding and marketing of this place exceeds that of your typical local breakfast spot. I look forward to returning and trying some of the other menu items.

This is exactly what this location needed. What an amazing restaurant built by a legend of the…read more151. The flavors and cooked to order freshness leaves you satisfied and looking for the next encounter. You add that to some amazing coffee and great service I can't wait to stop by again.

Seriously a hidden gem! We attempted to go to breakfast across the street and it was mobbed, so we…read morewent across the street here. It's hidden in the plaza and was not crowded at all. They have scones and muffins on display, as well as quiche and some pies, and a few other savory breakfast and lunch items. They also have a huge cheesecake listing that gives the Cheesecake Factory a run for its money. I got the bacon Swiss quiche. It was delicious! It had a ton of seasoning that was almost pizza like, with oregano. The owner is very nice. There's not a lot of seating inside but there are tables outside.

Sweet Bliss Bakery is located down a little alley besides the IGA. It isn't easy to find, and it…read moreis easy to miss in the plazas sign. But, it's worth it. I wandered in here because of the excessive lines across the street on Mother's day. It is a smaller bakery, though they have an amazing selection of cheesecake. I grabbed a muffin and a tea, while my wife got a quiche. The muffin was good. They've got an interesting selection of teas, which was fun -- I got a black tea, Scottish breakfast, which tasted just like English breakfast. Everything was good, the staff are friendly, there's no wait, and the prices are good. Find the place.

Bold Rock Cidery feels like such a VA staple. If you're a cider person you have to check this…read morecharming spot out. It's family friendly and has a lot of easy parking. There is plenty of seating indoors and outdoors. Do know it can get packed on weekends so outdoor seating can be harder to come by. The Cidery overlooks a huge field below that is good for kids and pets to run around. They have a huge selection of cider. They also offer a cider that you can only get at the taproom. We recently went on Mother's Day and they were doing a cute brunch and giving out free carnations. I enjoyed their classic cider and exclusive one. They have a pretty big food menu which is nice. The food is good for what it is. My group really liked the pretzels. I'd recommending stopping by.

Absolutely a fan fave!…read more Whenever in the Wintergreen area, Bold Rock is a must stop. The beer The views The food The music The vibes We haven't been here in sometime but I'm so glad they're still giving five star service. We were looking a little lost coming in, but David grabbed us up and said "I can help you over here". From there it was love at first SIP! He has us at FREE SAMPLE ciders. David took us through the offerings, educating us along the way. He mentioned what ciders are the most flavorful and why. He hung with our curiosity, eagerness to drink and indecisiveness at the same time. Customer service is crucial to a pleasant experience. I can only hope the rest of the staff are as easy going and likes their job as much as he does. Now for the cider. GET THE FLIGHT! Sample and fall in love with options instead of one. We settled on: Pineapple Imperial Berry Summer Slice Paradise Orchard Imperial orange Vat #1 (champagne cider) Imperial All amazing and refreshing selections. Paradise orchard is my new fave. Let's get into this food. We ordered: Tacos w/ house chips Chicken Nachos Cajun Honey wings & fries All great and very fresh made to order, so good, good flavors. My fave were the wings and the house chips. Only notes is out more sauce and seasoning on the wings, I felt like BR was teasing me with a good time. I needed more! Same with the nachos so good. The chips were fresh, but I need more cheese throughout the chips. Chicken was on point. Everything was super super fresh so good. House chips is a huge staple love them. Keep doing them maybe add a sprinkle of Parmesan cheese if you are reading this and you're debating about coming here get the house chips get a flight get it all. Our total bill $75, but omg we sampled sooo much! Love this place... BR give David a raise!

We have stopped at this store several times and it's not been the cleanest bathroom, but we still…read morecontinued making this our halfway point when traveling to Lynchburg. This past weekend we were shocked to find a quarter machine on the public bathroom. Who carry's cash anymore? I went back out to my car to find a quarter to use the restroom and thought ok this must be pretty clean now. Oh no it had paper on the floor. Toilet was disgusting. If you're going to make people pay to use a public bathroom, then I would suggest making it cleaner. This will be our last visit there.

Went in with my three year old REALLY needing to use the bathroom. Rude woman behind the counter…read moreabsolutely refused to let us use the bathroom. Sign said out of order and she wouldn't let us use the employee one. I begged her for my sons sake and she couldn't have cared less. Didn't even apologize. FWIW we were clean, polite and respectful. WHAT is wrong with people? Who lets small children have accidents when they know they're the only bathroom in the middle of nowhere??

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!

The Blue Toad Trip was the maiden voyage for my wife and me in our recently completed cargo…read moreconversion--and it set the bar high. The hosts were super communicative and easy to work with. The setting was exceptional: perched beside the cidery with a pasture stretching out nearby, it had that perfect mix of open space and laid-back charm. For a first outing, I don't have much to compare it to, but it's hard to imagine a better start. Connectivity was surprisingly excellent--we were pulling 5G UW, which felt like a small miracle and made everything easier. The location couldn't have been more convenient, with trails, venues, and restaurants all close at hand. The cidery itself offered around two dozen options, and the Imperial Peach quickly became our go-to libation. And yes, they've got a happy hour at the cidery--and you already know that's my favorite time of day. Within three miles, you've got IGA, the ABC store, and Beltie's, while Devil's Backbone sits right across the street. The on-site BBQ Beast delivered exactly what you'd hope for--no surprises, just solid, satisfying fare. We lucked into something special during our stay, landing right in the middle of a migration path. One morning alone brought the sights and sounds of over 25 bird species--nature putting on a full show. All told, it's a fantastic place to boondock. We enjoyed it enough to tack on an extra night, which says plenty. Here's hoping the rest of our adventures measure

We are staying across the street in our RV at another brewery and we saw on yelp that there was a…read moreCidery close by and it turns out it was less than half a mile so we absolutely had to check it so we walked over. We are not sad that we did. This place is amazing. The cider is top notch and the barbecue is spot on. Definitely try the ribs and if you're a collard green fan, they are pretty fantastic. They're not like the collard greens in the deep south, but they got game. The cider is very well done!!!