First let's start off with the parking, parking is so tight here and hard to find. I was lucky when I arrived that someone was leaving out of a parking space. There is a business next door but they have strict signs up that for state no parking for "the pod" only their business. Which is understandable. Once entering I was greeted promptly by a smiling male employee. He was super friendly, made me feel welcomed, it definitely made me feel that I was valued as a customer. Thank you young man! The inside is beautifully decorated, they have a variety of things for purchase also. It's so clean, super DOOPER clean!! The restroom is so clean also. The menu is not overwhelming which is good. Enough variety to please anyone. I ended up getting the chicken and gnocchi soup, homemade pimento cheese sandwich. The soup was the bomb, very chunky, carrots, celery, plenty of gnocchi, the chicken seemed grilled and it was a good amount of it. The pimento cheese sandwich was very good, very stout sharp cheese flavor, it's pretty strong, with lots of flavor. I got the bread toasted which is so good, try it. I did try a speciality coffee, Cupid Kiss, it has notes of white chocolate and raspberries. This combination is so yummy together. It was definitely awesome! They do have oak milk, which I prefer. Highly recommend this business keeping this as a routine on their menu. They do have a variety of pastries and other sweets if you would like to give them a try. They looked super yummy! I was full so no room for any sweets. I would definitely, highly recommend , you better stop in and give this place a try!!! You will not be disappointed!!!! Service is off the charts!!!! Food is off the charts!!! Coffee is off the charts!! read more

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What an oasis! Did not expect such a beautiful cafe in this small town. Was so glad I took a slight detour and didn't settle for fast food coffee. Service was wonderful and they made the most amazing coconut and white chocolate specialty latte. Food options looked great but had no time to stop for a meal so just grabbed a strawberry/blueberry muffin which was yummy. read more

Happened to find this place randomly on our drive to WV. So glad we stopped because it was such a super cute place. Amazing bagel and delicious coffee. I wish it was closer to me! read more

Order double meat and white bread for The Fig sandwich. Cute shop, cute town. I would come back. read more

The Pod - BLT - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Gretna, Virginia

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We stopped at the Pod a month ago on our way to NC and had a wonderful lunch, and so this past weekend we stopped by again on our way back to Maryland. I had the French Dip sandwich again because I remembered how much I enjoyed it the last time and was not disappointed. My wife had the Firecracker Chicken Sandwich and said it was one of the very best sandwiches that she has ever had. If you are traveling on US Route 29 through Virginia, don't miss this gem in the small town of Gretna. Make a point to stop by, and you won't be disappointed. read more

Always friendly service, food is good and the cafe is clean and nicely decorated. A great place to dine alone or with friends

Took a detour off the main roads to find lunch on our road trip. We don't eat at fast food places, preferring instead to dine at local restaurants in little towns. The Pod was an awesome cafe with great food and a cute vibe. We both got half sandwiches with chips. I got the Monte Cristo that was just yummy! Hubs got the Turkey Club grilled. He liked it so much he wished he had ordered a whole. Nice selection of sammys and great and fast service. So glad we made the stop! read more

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Hands down the best lunch spot in Gretna. High quality ingredients, friendly staff, and quaint café style dining room which opens to high end gift shop called Sweet Pea. I ate here multiple times in my week in Gretna, and tried both the sandwiches and salads. The whole portion for the salads are generous, with two large dressings. The Caesar is a clear favorite but also the Harvest was good hit a touch sweet. On the second visit I had the French dip, which was perfect! The a jus was not too salty, and the bread was very fresh. I opted to sub the chips for a fruit cup which was strawberries and blueberries. Fresh and sweeten they were perfect. Both visits I purchase a French vanilla ice latte with whole milk, both consistently delicious. All baked goods are made in house so we spilt the Apple Danish with free whip cream. It was served warm and bought to the table mid way thru which was a nice touch. I could probably spend an easy $50 here every visit just trying all they have to offer, and it's well worth it. After eating we ventured next door to check out the cute shop. I also noticed a wine room, and locally sourced honey and coffee for sale. The fresh squeezed lemonade is also to note, they offered a to go cup and free refills, for $2 that's a steal! read more

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Love the Pod! So nice to have a cute place to grab a bite and sit without having to leave town. The food is simple, but tasty, and the staff is always friendly. read more

Wonderful place - worth venturing a couple miles off the highway for - delicious fresh healthy sandwiches - excellent beverages and incredible homemade desserts read more

Stopped at The Pod for a quick coffee on our way to NC because it was an easy detour off 29. So glad we did! Staff is super friendly and coffee was excellent! They even gave our puppy a pup cup. We will be back and will try the food next time as the menu looks excellent. read more

The Pod - Raven says the pup cup was delicious thanks! - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Gretna, Virginia

I had been wanting to try this place for several months, and the opportunity finally presented itself! I had the nut and berry salad with balsamic vinaigrette, and it was fresh and tasty. The greens were crisp and there were no fillers like iceberg lettuce. The fruit was fresh and tasty, and the nuts were proportioned perfectly! For dessert, I had the butter pecan cupcake, and wowza! That thing was ah-mazing! read more

The Pod was one of those places that helped us decide to purchase our home in the area. The quality of the food and the setting in general is as good as you'll find anywhere. The people working there couldn't be nicer. Now that we are residents here we visit the POD regularly. read more

Sandwich Shop...Coffee...Local Folks Found this lil gem about two years ago. Choices are fresh and well prepared portions. The food has always been delicious, wether in house or to go. The staff are always courteous and willing to assist. Its really nice to walk into a business and be recognized. (am not a daily or weekly customer, just a regular) My menu food favorite would be the Monte Cristo. Their house coffee is Callands, makes for a great mid morning/day break from the stress. read more

Love this place. Whenever I am in Gretna I stop here. The chicken salad is delicious. Good wine specials too!

Worth it, but a bit pricy. We were looking for a coffee shop while driving through the area and found this cute spot on Yelp. A bit pricy for 2, but the quality of food, taste, customer service and being able to stop in at the adjacent gift shop made this a 5 star stop for us. Would recommend for anyone traveling thru looking for good coffee and/or food. We purchased the Cobb Salad w Chicken and Fig Delight Sandwich. read more

The Pod - Turkey Fig Delight - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Gretna, Virginia

We were road tripping from Charlotte to NYC, deciding to take back roads and stumbled upon this little gem in Gretna. Great design, ample seating inside and out with umbrellas to shield from the sun. I had the chopped salad with chicken and my husband ordered the club with the the sweet honey mustard recommend by the lovely girl taking orders. We also ordered the Pimiento Cheese with Toasties. The food was fresh, well prepared and delicious. The staff was friendly and service oriented. Cannot recommend this place enough if you are in the area! read more

The Pod - Inside seating with great design elements - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Gretna, Virginia

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I went to The Pod for breakfast with my friends around 9 AM. I ordered a bagel with cream cheese (came with fruit on the side) and a medium iced vanilla latte. It was only 8 bucks and it was delicious. The staff was very friendly when I had questions. The inside of the place is beautiful and had an overall great atmosphere. read more

The Pod - Bagel with Cream Cheese and Fruit - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Gretna, Virginia

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Well worth the stop! Delicious food. Friendly staff. A gem in Gretna. Highly recommend.

Love the vibe. The atmosphere is very accommodating, clean, and beautiful. The staff is so friendly and helpful. Their menu is full of homemade, specials that are really tasty. The coffee was shockingly very good, I really enjoyed my iced latte. This coffeeshop deserves 5 stars all the way. We loved our time here. read more

Driving from Charlotte to DC and desperate for a good coffee and healthy lunch, we avoided the McDonald's and Subway's on route 29 and ducked into a small town called Gretna. A quick Google search pointed us to The Pod, which ended up being a foodie oasis on this long drive. High bright ceilings with industrial black pops of color for beautiful modern decor, we were greeted by a friendly team of women behind the counter. The menu included soups, salads, sandwiches, and breakfasts - including some delicious coffee and tea options. My cafe mocha was delightful. Simple syrup, oat and almond milk, and even a "plate" of food for your dog on the umbrella'ed patio, shows how thoughtful the owner was in crafting her offerings. Lovely stop that anyone passing through Gretna should come in to enjoy! read more

The Pod - Indoor and outdoor seating - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Gretna, Virginia

Saved for our southbound trips, good food im just trying to make it to 85 characters.

Amazing. An oasis with delicious food in a lovely setting. Super yummy carrot cake - our entire lunch was remarkably great. Also lots of convenient parking. read more

Good variety of menu choices. The Pod is not far from Hwy. 29 in Gretna and was a good location to stop for lunch on our road trip. We were pleased! read more

Great place. Stopped on our way to Charlottesville for lunch. Super friendly staff and everything we ordered was fantastic and fresh.

Awesome place!!! We were so surprised to find such a wonderful local place with great food. Our kids each exclaimed that their sandwich was the best they had ever tried. The staff was really friendly. The restaurant itself was beautiful and impeccably clean. read more

Cozy, Classy... nice for Breakfast, Lunch or Dinner. Try the Chicken Salad Sandwich with the Loaded Potato Soup...great for a date night or to bring the family to enjoy. Service is pleasant and attention to detail is perfect. Cappuccino is excellent, if you are driving thru or on Smith Mountain Lake, give this cozy place a try, you won't be disappointed! read more

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We just finished a wonderful lunch at here. We split a Monte Cristo and the loaded baked potato soup. All of it was tasty! We finished it off with a double oatmeal cookie with frosting in the middle. They were very busy and were also very friendly! read more

My daughter & sisters are visiting from Texas and found this wonderful little place this morning...Amazing food, reasonable prices, great atmosphere, and just a very cute place with great music playing in the background! We will definitely be back while we are in town! read more

Excellent food and good portions! Coffee tasted amazing. I got the ham and cheese panini and the chips tasted fresh!

We stopped in at the Pod on our way from Danville to Charlottesville. It's an easy detour off Rt 29. Delicious food, a very stylish and cool atmosphere, and a charming lighting/home goods/accessory shop just next door. We loved this place! read more

We love The Pod. Great food. Great atmosphere. Great takeout during the COVID crisis.