The Barn

Staff was sincere and warm. Food was impeccable! Totally respectable burger, fresh and delicious!…read moreGot a Shiner burger with Swiss. AMAZING!!! Worth waiting for a few minutes to get a table!

Not only did The River Burger Bar serve up an absolutely amazing burger, but the service was also…read moreoutstanding. I currently live in Oregon, but had come to the area where I grew up for family business. Admittedly, the time difference has always been very challenging for me whenever I return east, so I forget to eat until it's usually just about or past closing time for most joints. The staff didn't bat an eye when I sheepishly saddled in 30min to closing; hoping to not go to bed hungry...again. I was graciously served a juicy, flavorful burger with the warm, southern?/Appalachian? charm I don't realize I miss til I'm back home & it's right in front of me. The interior is comfy & no-nonsense. Don't change a thing folks!

Bar! Can't miss it.

Pretzel, cheese, mustard

See all

Vibe!

3rd Generations Grill

3.9(67 reviews)

2.8 mi

I've passed by this spot a thousand times and never thought to go in--tucked, as it is, in the…read morecorner of a large parking lot and abutted by big box stores, it didn't necessarily call out to me. Well thank goodness I finally decided to nip in to 3rd Generations Grill last evening for a hot meal and a cold beer after a long day. I was quite happy with the experience. From the outside it doesn't look like much, but the dining room is large, open, and features a nice bar at the back with a decent selection of draft beer (sadly no dark options for the porter- and brown ale-loving crowd) and sundry spirits. The walls are plastered with rock & roll posters (they get extra credit for the Ziggy Stardust poster on the left side of the room as you enter) and the space is clean and well lit without being antiseptic and blazing. I think with a larger crowd (it was a bit sparse on my visit) the room could be a bit loud, so if quiet is your thing maybe plan for a low traffic time. After negotiating a workaround for the QR code-based online menu (I deduct a full star if that's my only option for ordering because I think it's poor service), I ordered the Generator burger from my very friendly, helpful, and service-forward bartender. What's great is I told him what I was looking for and he competently guided me to one of the best burgers I've had in a while. Double smashed patty, double bacon, cheese, onion. I added lettuce and tomato because I want to dupe myself into believing I had a vegetable that evening. Comes with side of their hand-cut fries and is a hearty portion of well prepared food. When I say this is a two-handed-eat-over-the-plate-like-a-caveman burger, that's exactly what it is. Thing is a monster of beautiful beef and bacon and cheese (sorry vegans, try again). Oh, and the food came out in good time--not fast food, but good food fast. I have a minor quibble with the fries which, while hand cut and nicely seasoned, were a bit under and kinda soggy. Not inedible, but could be better. I think if they blanched the fries before the final cook they'd achieve a crispier outside with that nice cushy potato centre you want in a French fry. But that's the only quibble. Service: six stars Food: four stars Ambiance: four stars Value: five stars I'll be going back again, for sure. No photos this time because I am a pig man and I tend to eat half my plate before my brain says, "hey! Yelp review inbound!"

Met my dad in Waynesboro for lunch and picked this place based on google and yelp reviews. It's a…read moresmall place with a rock and roll atmosphere. The bartender was also server and was very friendly. He is why it is 4 stars. The food was pretty good. My burger was cooked well and the fries were very good. Dad enjoyed his fried shrimp. Bathroom was clean and it wasn't busy for lunch on a Thursday. Looks like they have fun things in the evenings. I would go back if I'm in the area.

Wall decor

Fish plate, with fries & hush puppies

See all

Leprechaun Punch for St Patrick's 2026

Broad Street Grill

3.3(7 reviews)

0.8 mi

Great food & great service! Huge baskets of fries and…read moreawesome smash burgers! Friendly atmosphere

Not what it used to be. Poor service, A/C too cold had to wear coats. Fries came with burgers,…read morenot like before when they came first and early. Hamburger meat was way overcooked and burned. No refills on drinks. Not a good value. BurgerKing has better burger.

Front of restaurant

See all

Front of restaurant

The Green Leaf Grill

4.3(377 reviews)

0.4 mi

Consistently dependable, on time, professional and care. Thankful for finding Augusta Electric,…read morehave counted on multiple times, and every time have followed through with above service. Recently, shout out to Jordan and Zack helping with determining well problem not related to electricity. Narrowed down to who to contact next.

Incredible! Service is quick efficient and friendly. Food is amazingly delicious and music.read more

Shrimp Po' Boy

See all

Philly Cheese Steak

Blue Mountain Brewery

4.0(860 reviews)

4.8 mi

Weekday drop in on way back to Shenandoah. The place is hige in and out. The menu has a good mix of…read morefavorites. I had a smash burger with shrooms and cheese and it was so juicy and tasty, really great. Wifey ordered the fish tacos and our waiter told us people come just for those tacos. He was right. Lots of meaty fish, cooked well and seasoned with the salsa so well. And we had the Dark Hollow and other Hollow beers which were flavorful. Have to also shout out our waiter who was kind, humorous and quick. Wish you all would open a place up here near Philly.

Excellent blue ridge brewery with large and comfortable outside eating area. There is an inside but…read moreunless it's raining why miss the view. Excellent beer, as expected, and a style for every palate Service is surprisingly fast for such large place. Great experience.

This is the lounge area next to the restrooms

Grilled chicken sandwich

See all

Blueberry lemonade shandy

Basic City Beer

4.2(100 reviews)

0.5 mi

How I ended up here: I happened to be in Waynesboro on Wednesday and had free time in the evening…read more I ended up at planet fitness but decided to skip the gym and ride my Segway F3 to Sunset Park. Little did I know, I was about to have a Beer and Music.! I saw HAPP Coffee, (my favorite local craft coffee) But they were closed. Shortly after was Basic City Beer. I rode down the curvy driveway and parked in the Premium Scooter Spacing reserved for the big boys on music nights. The Experience: As soon as I walked in, one of the bartenders came around the bar and showed me his tattoo of The Used, coincidentally the same band t shirt I was wearing. We exchanged names and Trystan poured me up a Basic Ought Dark(yet light). He told me BuckCherry was playing at The Foundry (connected to the brewery). Me being an event videographer, I asked the ticketing booth at the Foundry if they needed anyone to shoot. Due to Artist Contracts I was not allowed. I headed back to the bar and this time, Cayla served me up The Lady (6th Lord Variant). Service so far had been great! I'm drinking on my Beer and one of the Foundry management comes and tells me there was a free ticket someone left at the counter that couldn't make it. I could have it but couldn't use any fancy equipment. I shoot on my IPhone and I was absolutely wowed with such genuity from this place. Thank you all for such a memorable time in Waynesboro.

I came here on a Sunday afternoon and had a great time. They brew a wide variety of beers so you…read morearen't just stuck with 15 variations of IPAs. I especially liked the dark lager, which had almost a porter or stout taste with the lighter flavor of a lager. They also have a couple of guest taps here meaning they serve a couple of beers from other breweries. You can get half pours of the beers so you can try more types without getting too full. It was Sunday so of course they had football on, I was able to grab a seat on their well worn but very comfortable couch in the arcade room and enjoy my beverages while watching some football. They also have outdoor seating if you want to sit outside when the weather is good. The arcade room is large and has a variety of old school arcade games including skee ball, air hockey, basketball, football, pinball, and some video games. They're worth a try but don't expect to be as good at them as you were as a kid. Service was very friendly here and I'll come back here next time I'm in the area.

Score is Hall of Fame level! Doesn't matter if maybe it was broken and giving me credit for missed passes!

Cheers

See all

Date night

Cook Out

3.0(27 reviews)

1.1 mi

Beats Dairy Queen milkshake or blizzard. Loved the Message from Sirius XM! Solid fast food menu!…read moreQuick service with a smile.

Decent stop for fast food, but with BBQ style options. Prices were pretty reasonable…read more I went with the BBQ plate (slaw, fries, hushpuppies, and some BBQ). Not the most amazing BBQ ever, but for the price and speed it was pretty good.

Inside of Cook Out

Menu

See all

Menu

Seven Arrows Brewing Company

4.3(112 reviews)

3.4 mi

Good,, just a sandwich on the run, but it was delicious and it was delivered to our table in record…read moretime! Bar tender was so patient and kind as 2 of us tried to recall a good white wine (we finally nailed it). Then he quizzed us about the kind of beer we'd like. He nailed mine immediately; my friend's took longer. But eventually he got hers too. A good experience all 'round. Corinne. Ross

Interesting place. We were in town and came due to the positive reviews. Unfortunately, we had to…read morewalk out a were informed by the bartender that it was self serve. Not just that... we had to open a tab with him at the bar for our iced teas and then walk to another window to order food (on a separate bill) and then pick up our food at another window. I didn't ask if we were required to bus the tables ourselves when we were done. Problem is, I'm in a walking boot and that's just not possible. The bartender just shrugged so we left. I'm not sure if that's the norm here or we hit a day they were under staffed as we're out of towners. Either way, I know it's an incomplete review, but it was an incomplete experience, so this is the best rating I can offer.

Hug

See all

Daps Burgers & Ice Cream

4.1(35 reviews)

7.2 mi

Heaven on a hot summer day We were looking for a good lunch special and found so much more. The…read morestaff was so warm and friendly, the cashier made suggestions and offered samples of their ice cream selection as we waited. The burger was exceptional juice burger, best hamburger bun I've ever had. Amazing service ,delicious food, its a great place for the whole family.

Service is good. Food is over cooked…read more Milkshakes are lumpy. Onion rings are overcooked and lumped together.

Ice cream selection

Sugar free butter pecan

See all

Hersheys Ice Cream has always been my favorite.

The Fishin' Pig - Waynesboro

3.9(330 reviews)

3.4 mi

The food was excellent and the Service was friendly. The…read moreband was great. The Loya Brothers, especially the blonde haired bass player.

Second time we've been here both returning from the shore…read more Forgot: Edit. VERY pet friendly. First, the service is excellent and speedy. I appreciated the selection of local beers on draft too. Found prices to be very reasonable these days. Next, the sides are out of this world. The green beans and collard greens really compete with the best Grammy homemade ones. Mac and cheese, hush puppies, and chicken tenders were on point. I thought the portion sizes were good for $3 sides. I had the ahí tacos and a side of brisket. lol. I wanted to try the brisket! The tacos has a nice flavor with an excellent sauce but the tuna was unseasoned. The biggest issue is the taco sat in juices from the toppings and became soggy quickly. A little easier on the toppings and it would be a really good dish. The brisket. Man if you hype up your bbq it better be on point. It was not. Crazy crazy dry and not really tender either. I got the flavor they intended with the oak smoke but that was really poorly cooked brisket. If you can find a good main dish everything else is lined up for a great meal. Maybe make a meal of the sides? :)

Best smoked wings ever!!

See all

Why does Yelp recommend reviews?

Hundreds of millions of reviews are posted on Yelp, and our automated recommendation software works in the background to showcase the reviews that it …

6 reviews that are not currently recommended

The reviews below are not factored into the business's overall star rating.

John Mark I.

Elite 19

567

406

625

2 years ago

Between the seven of us, we got the onion rings the mashed potatoes, the french fries and they were awesome. Chicken and hamburger were good. Highly recommended. And there's more parking in the back. The bathroom on the right is more fun. read more

Taylor A.

9

4

0

4 years ago

Great food and great staff! The chicken is cooked perfectly! You can't go wrong with a burger either! The service is fast too!

Ryan R.

18

9

1

4 years ago

Great burgers and kind employees! Everyone who worked there was super friendly and made me feel welcome. A great addition.

They I.

0

3

0

4 years ago

Delicious and fresh, clean restaurant and reasonable prices! Very friendly staff! This is. Good place to eat!

Breanna V.

135

15

5

4 years ago

Great food made fresh! New favorite spot! Highly recommend! And the prices are great!

Valerie M.

31

2

0

3 years ago

Food was really good. Everyone was nice and very clean. Nice small town place to eat.

The Barn - chickenshop - Updated October 2026

Browse Nearby

BEST of Waynesboro, Virginia Restaurants near The Barn

BEST of Waynesboro, Virginia Things to Do near The Barn

BEST of Waynesboro, Virginia Desserts near The Barn

BEST of Waynesboro, Virginia Coffee near The Barn

BEST of Waynesboro, Virginia Pizza near The Barn

BEST of Waynesboro, Virginia Fast Food near The Barn

BEST of Waynesboro, Virginia Takeout near The Barn

BEST of Waynesboro, Virginia Shopping near The Barn

BEST of Waynesboro, Virginia Thrift Stores near The Barn

Best of Waynesboro

Things to do in Waynesboro

Browse Brands

Brands by name

Browse Articles

Articles by date

People who viewed The Barn also viewed

The River Burger Bar

4.6

(182 reviews)

Staff was sincere and warm. Food was impeccable! Totally respectable burger, fresh and delicious!…read moreGot a Shiner burger with Swiss. AMAZING!!! Worth waiting for a few minutes to get a table!

Not only did The River Burger Bar serve up an absolutely amazing burger, but the service was also…read moreoutstanding. I currently live in Oregon, but had come to the area where I grew up for family business. Admittedly, the time difference has always been very challenging for me whenever I return east, so I forget to eat until it's usually just about or past closing time for most joints. The staff didn't bat an eye when I sheepishly saddled in 30min to closing; hoping to not go to bed hungry...again. I was graciously served a juicy, flavorful burger with the warm, southern?/Appalachian? charm I don't realize I miss til I'm back home & it's right in front of me. The interior is comfy & no-nonsense. Don't change a thing folks!

Papa’s Kitchen

5.0

(9 reviews)

Fell in love with Papa's during our first visit here. We had the shrimp basket and shrimp and…read morecatfish poboy, both served with fries. Everything came out hot and crispy, and both the fish and the shrimp had the lightest touch of batter so the seafood flavor really came through. We ordered extra sides (a steal at $3 each!) of mac and cheese and beans. You could make a meal out of the mac and cheese itself-it is a very generous portion of creamy, cheesy goodness! The standout for me of all the dishes was the baked beans. You have never had beans like this. Trust me. I rarely eat beans because they're often too sweet, but Papa's beans are only slightly sweet and laced with an amazing smokey flavor (they are cooked with smoked brisket). I'm excited to come back and try the collard greens! On top of all the fantastic food, Jamar, the owner and chef, came out to ask us about our meal, which was the highlight of our visit. You will not meet a nicer, more caring restaurant owner! He really cares about his customers and you can tell the food is made with heart. It is truly a family business, with Jamar's mom behind the counter and home cooked recipes on the menu. It is worth the wait to get food this good, so kick back with a beer at one of the tables outside while your food is being prepared with love! 5 stars for food, 10 stars for service. It's like going to someone's home for dinner. Pro Tip: You can't see Papa's from the road if you are on North Delphine. It is on the backside of the mini-market on the corner (you may see the picnic tables on the side-that's where Papa's is!).

This new and unassuming restaurant does southern cooking with a homestyle touch you can taste…read more Currently they are still in the process of opening, but they have started to serve food under a limited menu. My wife and I stopped in and got two chicken sandwiches. All and all these sandwiches alone demonstrated a keen eye for quality. The chicken was tender and the breading has a good flavor. I look forward to this restaurant opening its doors completely. If you are just traveling through the area or are a local. I except this place to become a hometown classic.

Kathy's Restaurant

3.9

(273 reviews)

Great local place ! Service great! food standard fare ! Lot of atmosphere ! Biscuit was horrible !…read moreI just think it's ok to serve food that you know is bad ! Also I love the banging of dishes as I enjoy my meal ! $1.25 for an old premade biscuit ! Just ruined my meal !

Service very friendly, fun ambiance with tea cup chandeliers, various nick knacks- decour …read more. 2nd visit here coincidentally

The Fishin' Pig - Waynesboro

3.9

(330 reviews)

The food was excellent and the Service was friendly. The…read moreband was great. The Loya Brothers, especially the blonde haired bass player.

Second time we've been here both returning from the shore…read more Forgot: Edit. VERY pet friendly. First, the service is excellent and speedy. I appreciated the selection of local beers on draft too. Found prices to be very reasonable these days. Next, the sides are out of this world. The green beans and collard greens really compete with the best Grammy homemade ones. Mac and cheese, hush puppies, and chicken tenders were on point. I thought the portion sizes were good for $3 sides. I had the ahí tacos and a side of brisket. lol. I wanted to try the brisket! The tacos has a nice flavor with an excellent sauce but the tuna was unseasoned. The biggest issue is the taco sat in juices from the toppings and became soggy quickly. A little easier on the toppings and it would be a really good dish. The brisket. Man if you hype up your bbq it better be on point. It was not. Crazy crazy dry and not really tender either. I got the flavor they intended with the oak smoke but that was really poorly cooked brisket. If you can find a good main dish everything else is lined up for a great meal. Maybe make a meal of the sides? :)

Whistle Stop Grill

3.4

(40 reviews)

So worthy of your attention and always enjoyable. Great food in a charming setting with great…read moreservice. Who could ask for more?

Exactly what a small diner should be. The vanilla shake was excellent, BLT and homefries delicious,…read moreand the service was excellent. When in Crozet, make this your breakfast/brunch or early lunch stop! And the prices are waaaaat beyond reasonable.

Wayside Takeout & Catering

4.1

(135 reviews)

Wayside chicken has it. And I don't know what it is, but it's got it. I usually go for their big…read moreeater-1 breast, 2 thighs, 1 leg and 1 wing. With that comes rolls which are equally high quality and fresh, not obviously reheated from a fridge like your fast food chicken establishments. I wish I could speak more about the sides, but the mashed potatoes are so on point I've never had anything else. Location is a bit tight for parking-mind your timing when you go. It's near the university and I've been stuck in traffic when they block off the roads for football games. Also note hours-they're closed Sunday and Monday and aren't open late. But no hyperbole-best fried chicken in Charlottesville

The chicken was bland, very little seasoning. The macaroni and cheese tasted like Wawa macaroni and…read morecheese. The banana pudding was a little runny. The employees were very friendly, though. The parking lot can get very crowded.

Broad Street Grill

3.3

(7 reviews)

Great food & great service! Huge baskets of fries and…read moreawesome smash burgers! Friendly atmosphere

Not what it used to be. Poor service, A/C too cold had to wear coats. Fries came with burgers,…read morenot like before when they came first and early. Hamburger meat was way overcooked and burned. No refills on drinks. Not a good value. BurgerKing has better burger.

White's Wayside

4.5

(32 reviews)

The servings were very good sized. We had cheeseburger/pulled pork/fries/jalepeno poppers. By the…read moretime we got it down we were full! We were disappointed that it was not a sit-in, but otherwise liked it.

The other reviews are true! This place truly is a gem, off the beaten path. We got a hamburger…read morespecial sandwich, a grilled cheese sandwich, a Reuben, a flounder sandwich, pimento dip and chips. Each and every item was well prepared and delicious. The staff was friendly and pleasant.

Luv'n Oven

4.0

(12 reviews)