Tropical Smoothie Cafe

Seating can be a challenge if you get here mid morning on a weekend but the food is worth the…read morepotential wait. Some of the specials are crazy, like French toast with pickled jalapeños, but somehow it worked. The baked goods selections are worth checking before you leave as well!!

It saddens me to leave a negative review about Our Daily Bread, but my most recent experience was…read morevery disappointing. I have lived in Blacksburg my whole life and ODB has been a go-to bakery for most locals for a while. Serving a variety of pastries, cakes, breads, and offering lunch, brunch, and dinners. They have a lovely variety of options for customers to enjoy. The bakery primarily serves French pastries and caters to French cuisine at their meals. Although they offer more than just French inspired food. In the past, my family and I have enjoyed grabbing their cakes for celebrations and individual pastries from their pastries case. But recently, they have not been up to par and have left us very unsatisfied. The cakes have been dry and do not taste fresh at all. On my latest visit I tried a couple of things, all of which were cold, with dry, crumbly textures. It was evident to me that these pastries were not made day-of and had clearly sat in a fridge for at least one night (if not more). I found this to be extremely disappointing as ODB used to have a reputation of serving FRESH baked goods and pastries. I cannot attest for the hot food they serve during meal times, but the pastries and cakes have gone down hill. Over the winter break, I had their NY cheesecake bar (which I've gotten in the past and it was phenomenal) and it fell so short of what I remembered. It was lacking flavor and the crust at the bottom was dry. This past visit, I tried a Napoleon (also have had this before and really enjoyed it), a specialty cake, a scone, and a couple macarons and macaroons. The Napoleon was so cold and the puff pastry was super stale, it practically fell apart the second I tried to eat it. The specialty individual cake slice was also very cold and the cake wasn't moist at all. Again, indicating it was not fresh or made day-of. The scone was also a disappointment as it was dry and lacked any moisture. I thought the macrons and macaroons were fine though. While most of this was disappointing, the price didn't help either. Nothing was inexpensive and the quality was completely missing. So disappointing to leave this review as I used to enjoy coming here for sweet treats. It's sad to see that ODB is unfortunately not what it used to be. I will note that the service is very friendly and they do their best dealing with customers. Could have been more efficient, but I did go during a busier time. I hope they can turn things around, but until then I do not think I will be retuning soon.

I liked the raspberry lemon cheesecake but not the top item. Not enough flavor not enough sweetness

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Eastern Divide

4.1(72 reviews)

3.6 mi

Went here to celebrate the last day of classes and grab a quick flight, which I forgot to take a…read morepicture of (as per usual). We tried four different beers, with our favorite being the Coconut Migration porter. The bartender had great recommendations and was very kind and patient when we were figuring out what we wanted to order. The inside had a cool vibe I would describe as industrial meets greenhouse, with lots of board games to keep you entertained. The patio seating is also beautiful, and we sat and watched a storm roll in while enjoying our brews. We didn't try the food, but the table next to us seemed to really enjoy the food. We will absolutely be back to get a new flight (they have a large selection of beers to try) and a meal to enjoy at sunset in the future.

This is the hangout spot! Check their hours because sometimes they have private events, but they…read morealso have trivia and other fun events weekly, too. The beer is good, the non-alcoholic options are also good (I like their ginger beer & lemonade). Recently got a summer racket which was their in-house light beer mixed with their in house lemonade - yum! Their food is also good, smash burgers and fries being the standout. Last time we got some of their pretzels as an app, but they were more like pretzel sticks that you warm up from frozen. Not taste bad, but just not a big pretzel like I had expected. Overall, great space, inside and outside. Parking lot can get full so people often park in the street. Tucked in a scenic and quiet area.

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Lefty's Main Street Grille

3.9(328 reviews)

2.0 mi

A lively local favorite, with reasonable prices and an array of food and drink for most palates and…read morepocketbooks. Reserve well in advance during football weekends or special events, such as graduation week. We enjoyed the Tuscan Tortellini ($23): shrimp and chicken sautéed in garlic with sun-dried tomatoes and spinach, herb sauce, cheese tortellini with basil and parmesan. Two of us split the tasty three-lamb-chop special for $36. Several nearby booths were enjoying the Southern Ribs ($23 ): seven slow-cooked, then crispy-fried pork ribs in a BBQ sauce, served with pimento mac-n-cheese, cornbread, and vegetable du jour. In addition to the dinner entrées ($20-$32) and specials ($40), Lefty's has dinner sandwiches under $14 and dinner burgers under $15. Plus flatbread pizzas, $14. Wines by the glass from $8 to $10.50. 24 beers on tap. Cocktails are $9 to $11. Service is fast, efficient, and mostly friendly (ours got a little snippy when we asked about a cocktail order that was slow to arrive, but it was a busy graduation night). Dependable on all counts; we'll be back.

I stopped by Lefty's for a quick lunch after a long day and it was very satisfying. I looked on…read moreyelp and wasn't able to find many photos of the food, but I still went regardless and I'm glad I did!! The service was amazing, and our waiter was very quick to bring the out the food and checked on us regularly. The overall vibe of the restaurant was cozy and clean, and they had beautiful designs that looked hand carved behind the seating. I would recommend!!

Bar area

Jerk Chicken Philly with onion rings- delicious!

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Impressive sized flight of beers.

Macado's

3.0(222 reviews)

0.3 mi

We stopped by Macado's last Thursday for lunch because I was craving a Reuben sandwich. It wasn't…read moretoo busy since we got there a little after 11 a.m. The restaurant is spacious and decorated with lots of cute memorabilia hanging from the ceiling and walls. I ordered the Reuben, which came with a generous amount of corned beef. It was a little dry, but I asked for extra Thousand Island dressing, which helped. My husband wanted just eggs and bacon. Although they don't normally serve breakfast, our waiter, Garvin, was kind enough to accommodate his special order. Overall, we had a pleasant visit, and the service was great.

I order the same sandwich every time and have for years. If you put in my phone number, I come up…read morename and all. I hadn't had my Brooklyn Bridge in a while thus my reason for today's takeout. I ordered extra meat (because of stagflation) and the meat didn't even cover all the bread compounded by no Mac sauce nor extra mayo as ordered on the ticket. In addition, there were no chips in the bag and the icing on the cake was the meals taxes which came in around 10%! So ridiculous!!!! I will come back bc everyone can have a bad day by not getting a sandwich prepared properly the way you asked is not acceptable!

1st thing you see when you walk in.

The Reuben

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Good prices on beer

The Blacksburg Tavern

4.5(259 reviews)

1.0 mi

Had the Gobbler bowl and it was delicious. Biscuit equally as good. Blueberry pie with vanilla ice…read morecream was the perfect ending. Delightful staff. Will be returning.

If you're into Southern Home Cooking then The Blacksburg Tavern In Blacksburg, Virginia is sure to…read moreknock your socks off. They offer a nationally acclaimed menu that's been featured on NPR, Southern Living Magazine and even the ACC Network. They offer their own parking lot in the rear A huge rarity in a college area. It was clean and maintained. It was a treat to meet the owner in front of the tavern tending to landscaping needs. The historic homes facade presents beautifully. There is also outdoor seating. Our party of seven enjoyed a Sunday brunch while knowing little about the establishment. We were promptly greeted with a smile and menus and seated on the front room. Each of the four interior rooms has a fireplace and nostalgic photos adorn the walls. They also have a small bar with a focus on bourbon. The menu had one hit after another with authentic Southern cooking. The description calls it a "Traditional Regional Farmers Menu."No question the fried chicken is the hero. Five out of seven got the fried chicken. Others the chili and meatloaf. A plate of biscuits and cornbread were placed on the table after drinks placed. The history of the tavern on the menu is worthy of your time. The owner, originally from Blacksburg moved from California to restore for his own home. Later opening the restaurant. His goal to keep the structure original and true to purpose as a tavern. The owner himself comes from a family of tavern proprietors. I digress too long! The FOOD ALREADY!!! Well as you have probably already guessed it was impressive and exceeded my expectations. Every main, every side was a home run. From the mash potatoes & gravy to the macaroni & cheese, backed apples and green beans, to the rarely found succotash. All fabulous! Only starter was ham biscuits which were good. Mains of chili and meatloaf strong. But it was the fried chicken that brings local and tourist alike in the door. The chicken was cooked up to perfection and deliciously moist The breading was exceptional as well with no dripping grease and a medium crispy finish. The only desert ordered was the brownie & ice-cream. So yummy! The owner Daniel checked in on us before departing which made our experience even more special. The Blacksburg Tavern is a Southwestern Virginia gem that's a must to dine at. Checkout was efficient and prices affordable for large quality dishes. I will return later this year and hope to catch live music. Highly recommend.

Cornbread

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Outside / Exterior pic of restaurant from across Main Street

Souvlaki

4.0(167 reviews)

0.9 mi

This was my go to place when I was attending at VT. I find the gyro is the best and I always…read morecompare other gyros when I traveled to this one. I'm shocked to see the place still opens. I remember fondly of the owner here when he corrected me how to pronounce Gyro correctly. Anyway, the place is mostly the same as I remember back in the 80s. The Gyro still tastes the same. I don't remember the curly fries though. That is new to me. Service is fast. Definitely a must visit if in town.

They didn't gave us our full order and still charged for it. Curly fries were half cooked and so…read morewere the falafels. Restaurant inside was baking hot. Check your bill folks. Owner wasn't pleasant at all to deal with.

Hummus and pita

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Two orders of fries.

Next Door Bake Shop

3.9(150 reviews)

0.5 mi

Great coffee and place to hang out with friends. Also there…read morepumpkin cheese cake muffins are a must try!! Also very friendly staff!

I love next door bake shop! It's the perfect place to run in and catch up with friends over a…read moredelicious bagel and coffee! Love treating myself to one of the pastries too. Everyone is so nice, and there is plenty of seating options! I highly recommend if you're in Blacksburg!

The yummy pastries

French maple bagel Sammie

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Jersey Mike's Subs

3.1(7 reviews)

2.1 mi

Ordered a big Kahuna no peppers and no jalapeño. Got sandwich had peppers on it. Asked if they…read morecould make it again. Cook said he didn't mess the order up I did. I have never ordered peppers on anything. Got real defensive and loud. Will not be coming back here. What ever happened to customer service? We were thinking of ordering a large order for a business we do business for. After this that's a bust! Update...... once we got home with the remade sandwich and unwrapped it, it was chicken not steak! Wow!!!!!!! Think Michael the manager needs some training.

Hope you got atleast half an hour to waste. This place is slow as all get out. Actually had enough…read moretime to type this while waiting for my sub to be made. This has happened multiple times... sad.

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Huckleberry Café

4.8(6 reviews)

2.5 mi

Very sweet little cafe in a beautiful setting. The signage is not great. It seems to be located…read morein the Warm Hearth recreation center.

This is off the beaten path and, for a while, we wondered if our GPS was confused. We were…read moreespecially concerned when it took us into an over-55 community. But there is a very nice cafe inside, exceptionally clean, pleasant and quiet. We were warmly greeted and told anyone can eat there. I don't think the menu is extensive, but we just wanted sandwiches. Actually, we specifically wanted BLTs, which they had, and they were excellent. I recall that in addition to sandwiches, they also had soup, salads, fruit, and baked goods. It looked like they were doing a busy take-out business as well. If you want a light meal in nice surroundings--and don't want a chain on the main drag--this is a good bet.

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Firehouse Subs

3.1(18 reviews)

0.1 mi

Staff is friendly and the subs are pretty good…read more I've had the NY Steamer and the Brisket Sandwich so far. While they weren't out of the world subs, they were solid enough and reasonably priced enough that I will be a regular. One thing though, I believe most of these man-subs have only meat and cheese in them. Wouldn't expect anything less. The pickle is good too

Don't go to Firehouse on a game day. Eat in orders are placed in line with online orders. Been…read morewaiting order for 30 minutes while online orders go ahead of eat in orders. Not good!

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I love this place it is healthy and not that expensive. 10000000000000% would recommend

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