We loved this unique and fun little place, with all the old pictures on the wall. It's set up like…read morean old country store with seating on the front porch, and inside as well. If you navigate from the Visitor's Center, it is conveniently located like 5 minutes away. Parking is very limited, but like others have said, if you wait a few minutes, someone will leave. We ate inside because I wanted to look at all the pictures and stuff on the walls. Stormy was an amazing server. She attended to our every need, and helped us with directions to where we were going. We both had the brisket sandwich, and I can't say enough about this brisket. Perfectly smoked, moist on the inside, and the PERFECT amount of crisp char on the outside to give it a little crunch. It's topped in battered onions. My hubby had a side of the Mac and cheese with his, and I was jealous that I didn't get any. It looked perfectly gooey and incredibly cheesy! If I could do more than five stars I would!

I was told by that locals that this place served the best pepperoni rolls in the area, and they did…read morenot disappoint! I snagged three bags for my long journey home. The customer service was fantastic and the stop was very convenient--just a short drive off 19.

The food was really good and the atmosphere was quaint. I recommend to anyone visiting the area.read more

Excellent smash burgers and fries. We highly recommend the charming restaurant and the food. Great…read moreservice from friendly owners and chef. It's easy to miss it, because it's tucked off of the road, but don't!

This place is great! I had a delicious omelette a few weeks ago, and I intend to go back for more…read more The house made honey butter on sourdough is insanely yummy!

We were greeted when we came through the door. We both had waffles and they were delicious…read more Served with fruit. Our coffees were good too The ambiance is very positive with all the encouraging sayings on the windows

Such a cute cafe. Briefly stopped in to grab some caffeine before hitting the shops and it was…read morebeautiful inside. Would love to come back and experience more of their menu.

A business that sells food in a structure that used to be something completely different is right…read moreup and into our alley so it was literally the first thing we did upon stepping foot within the town boundary. We were seated immediately on a Friday at around 1pm. I love their vegetarian options but this is a place that assumes if you are a vegetarian, that you like and must have onions and mushrooms in every meal. I couldn't find much other than pancakes/pastries/sweet shit that didn't have onions and mushrooms but fortunately, they were able to accommodate my request for the tofu scramble without onions or mushrooms. GF ordered the vegetarian quesadilla with, you guessed it, onions and mushrooms (among other things). My tofu scramble was good but calling it a scramble is slightly misleading as it is actually tofu cubes albeit very crispy and tasty tofu cubes. This dish was probably potatoes. A few spinach leaves and maybe 1/100th of a pepper. I will concede to the fact that some of that volume might have been taken up by mushrooms and onions. The dish was very good regardless and the accompanying salsa added a really nice extra je ne sais quoi. I also really like the pay first and then leave whenever you want model to avoid being held hostage to bad service not to say that they would've provided bad service but it is a risk anywhere. Regarding GF's quesadilla which I did not have the pleasure of sampling bc of onions of mushrooms "I thought it was decent". When I asked if she had any details or specifics to add, she replied, "no".

We chose to skip the Waffle House and try something a bit more local. The Meeting Place fit the…read morebill. Despite sharing the building with a gas station and being located right off the Interstate, it was all locals. Some rusty pickups in the parking lot and friendly service. French Toast for Mrs. K and an omelet for me. I'm still trying hard not to eat carbs so I had sausage patties on the side and no potatoes or toast. It was all delicious, our waitress was lovely and we drank about a gallon of their good coffee. Definitely worth a stop! [Review 554 of 2025 - 141 in West Virginia - 24115 overall]

Busy busy busy so many employees all working like a single unit to serve patrons fresh hot food…read more Many locals here. The staff is nice friendly and courteous. I would eat here again. The food price is fair the portion received is lot more then its price. I added so much salad on my plate I am already full.

The food was pretty good. It is relatively pricey but if you have DashPass it helps a lot for…read moreDoorDash. I wish I had taken photos, but I ended up getting their version of a Philly and that Gouda cheese sauce is to die for. I was supposed to get banana peppers but I believe they forgot them, which is okay, but I think it would've been better with them. My fiancé got the blackened steak Alfredo, and the steak was cooked to perfection, but the Alfredo sauce lacked flavor honestly. For appetizers we have tried their hummus with the pita and their cheese sticks. Cheese sticks are always good but I felt as though their hummus was questionable and also lacked flavor. I would eat there again and probably try different options, but I didn't feel as though with this experience that it was quite worth the price.

First in this morning. Our order was simple. We got the Red and the Berghoff with two cups of…read morecoffee. Good food and the coffee truly was a good cuppa. We love small cafes with kind staff.

Cozy family run place. Great food and great prices. Woukd definitely recommend; just closed sunday…read moreand Monday. Need breakfast or lunch, either one is good. On a road trip and had breakfast 2 days in a row as we l loved it 1st time.

Just drop by here on the way to rail trail in hawks nest you won't be sad you did…read more Good sandwiches, salads coffee and tea! Plus the team is really friendly and decor is cute! Will be back!

Had breakfast here last weekend. I 100% recommend the spinach-parmesan bagel, it was so good!…read moreService was friendly and fast and the ambiance of the little shop is wonderful and so cute! We loved all of the pet pictures. This is the sort of little shop that you'll fall in love with and return to over and over. I wish I lived closer.

The og burrito is amazing. I got a pastry last time I came and it was really good fresh, but the…read morebreakfast menu is all around excellent. The everything bacon egg and cheese is one of the best I've had. Definitely a must-go.

Great view. Food is ok and reasonable. Service was great very friendly and attentiveread more

Absolute must-try if you are in or around the area - amazing food with an even better aerial view…read moreof the New River and surrounding mountains! Quick note as of July 2021: the entire Lodge is under renovation besides the restaurant, which is still open but quite empty. First off - the view is breathtaking both inside and outside the restaurant entrance. Be sure to get some pictures and take in the view! The setting is pretty intimate (we were 1 of only 2 parties eating on a Saturday night), and our waitress Emma was sweet and professional. Each entree comes with a salad, and we were offered complimentary dinner rolls (so delicious) and crackers to share. Portions are very generous and the best quality I've had in a while. If you're not sure what to order, the Pulled Pork entree was delicious. Overall fantastic experience - even if you don't dine here, make a quick stop to check out the viewpoint!

Was in town for bridge day and stopped by for a quick breakfast. Portions were great as well as the…read morefood! Highly recommend the corned beef hash! Service was great!

After doing some long hikes at New River, my friend and I decided to stop by Heart of Gold Diner…read morefor some lunch. It's located in a small town and we were pleasantly surprised on the food! The Food: I had the "Double Mushroom Swiss Bacon Burger" and side of "Chili Cheese Fries". The burger itself was delicious! The burger patty was cooked to my liking and was juicy. The toppings were fresh and the mushroom swiss added the nice touch to the burger. The Chili Cheese Fries were just average though. Just regular fries with some chili and cheese topped over. I wouldn't get it again. The Service: Service was great! The staff were very friendly and welcoming when we arrived. And, our food got out to us in a timely manner! The Atmosphere: The restaurant was as expected. Spacious and had a timeless feel to the place. Definitely fit the old small town diner aesthetic. There's also plenty of seating available and parking is available on the side or on the street. Overall, a 5/5! For a small town, this local diner hit the spot for a quick lunch. The food was good and the service as great! If i visit New River again, I'll make a stop again for sure.